22 - Taj Turner, comedian

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First, Art updates you on exciting advancements in his podcasting career, such as being added to the iTunes store for real, joining Stitcher Smart Radio, and most importantly, his first public appearance as a podcasting star (details below)!

Then, rising comedian Taj Turner is welcomed to the studio. Turner shares his amazing story of leaving behind a troubled childhood in Sacramento, California on a Greyhound bus, to running for the Atlanta city council, photography, mixed martial arts, and finally, breaking into the Atlanta comedy scene. He also talks about his new comedy project, The Black Nerd Show. His story of self-reliance and humor is sure to intrigue you. 68 minutes.

Art's comments: "This interview has everything: funny stuff, serious stuff, nonsensical stuff. If I were browsing around for a podcast to download, I would definitely go with this one."

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Taj Turner links:
Taj Comedy.com
The Black Nerd Show
Taj's photography

Ale Con info:
General ALE CON info
Come see Art at ALE CON! Buy tickets here!

18 - Six Shot Revival, hard rock band

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Once again the At Night mobile truck goes live on the scene. This time it's up-and-coming hard rock band Six Shot Revival, live from Smith's Olde Bar. Songs performed are "Snake Eyes," "Money in My Pocket," "Under the Gun" and "Hard Up."

Then, Art chats with Six Shot Revival singer Marc Manley Phillips at The Majestic, the iconic Atlanta diner. They discuss the band's history, the new rock scene and Six Shot's relationships with heavy hitters like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Black Oak Arkansas. 54 minutes. NOTE: Explicit language.

Art's comments: "I've been looking forward to interviewing Six Shot Revival for a long time. Whereas most new bands pattern themselves on Panic! at the Disco or 30 Seconds to Mars, these guys are doing rock n' roll the right way! I just think maybe I should leave off the adult beverages before I interview in the future. I'm a little obnoxious."

This episode IN STEREO, where available!

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Six Shot Revival links:
Six Shot Revival.com
YouTube page
Facebook page
Live review from GSB

Also:
Smith's Olde Bar
The Majestic

17 - Gnomonaut

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For the first time ever, the At Night mobile truck goes live, on site at a club! You'll drink the beers, smell the smoke*, and rock out to the music, just as it happened.

The guest is self-described "progressive space rock" band Gnomonaut, who perform tracks from their debut album, The Chronocosm. Songs performed include "Bekajamir," "ManBearPig," "Beard Mudding (1/4)," and "The Chronocosm."

But first, shred guitar instructor Doug Steele calls in to talk about a special offer for those who want to learn Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen songs. 42 minutes. NOTE: Explicit language.

Art's comments: "As a savvy broadcaster, I know the path to a massive listenership is paved with instrumental progressive rock. Its appeal is as universal as chocolate ice cream. Really, though, this makes two episodes in a row where I feel almost totally satisfied with the end result. I've listened to this one twice myself. This show is definitely improving."

NOTE: Explicit language, and IN STEREO, where available!

* Actually most Atlanta bars have a no smoking policy now, but for effect, we'll pretend it was smoky.

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Doug Steele links: Learn Shred Guitar.com, DougFKCNSteele.com

Gnomonaut links: Gnomonaut.com, Gnomonaut on Facebook