Tj Redding, founder of Shoreline Summer Fest, returns to the show to share what's going to be better at the 4th annual iteration of the festival, why he's always competing against himself, selecting from the 250+ bands that submitted to play, joining Anthms to play bass, starting DuhFunkt Pirate Radio, how he's more focused than ever on pursuing his personal happiness, and so much more - enjoy!

SHORELINE SUMMER FEST // JULY 12, 2025 // ARMADA BREWING // NEW HAVEN, CT
| $25 Tickets From Bands or Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoreline-summer-festival-2025-presented-by-salt-jacket-booking-tickets-1299525318209?aff=oddtdtcreator
| Volunteer // https://shorelinesummerfest.com/contact/
| All Info // https://shorelinesummerfest.com/

Support Tj //
| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/tj_redding/
| Anthms // linktr.ee/anthms
| Booking // https://www.instagram.com/saltjacketbooking/
| Design // https://www.instagram.com/reddingdesign/
| DuhFunkt Pirate Radio // https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kpv8fmeMapbe0YHdzUWSP?si=417d218af2d34568
| Screen Printing // https://monumentalmerch.com/

0:00 Tj is here!
0:29 SHORELINE SUMMER FEST TICKETS ON SALE NOW
1:43 Now at Armada Brewing (New Haven, CT)
4:51 A Festival for the Community
10:09 The Goal is to Break Even
15:44 Competing Against Yourself
18:58 Volunteer to Help the Festival
24:44 Update on Buying a Stage
28:57 New Improvements to the Fest!
34:04 250+ Bands Submitted to Play
36:52 Be Your Own Advocate
46:03 Joining Anthms
49:49 Deciding Set Times
58:06 Nobody Knows What They're Doing
1:04:40 DuhFunkt Pirate Radio
1:12:34 Releasing Things for Personal Happiness
1:19:08 Appalachian Trail Hiking
1:22:43 Adding MORE Festivals?!
1:28:04 Buy Tickets From Locals!!!!!
1:29:19 New Anthms Coming
1:31:49 Support Tj!
1:32:34 JULY 12 SHORELINE SUMMER FEST IN NEW HAVEN

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Kevin Zito, of KZ Lighting LLC, joins the show to share the truth about his recent viral post, working with Shadow of Intent since their first show, growing his rig from one singular light to full rental packages, creating memorable productions, and so much more - enjoy!

Support KZ Lighting //
| https://www.kzlights.com/home
| https://www.instagram.com/kzlightingct/

0:00 Kevin is here!
0:39 Hire Kevin For Your Tour/Show/Event
0:57 Viral Post About Shadow of Intent
6:34 Does Entertainment Have to be Honest?
10:46 Working SOI's First Show
16:17 Starting With One Light
20:20 Self-Identified Gear Nerd
22:28 Renting Out Light Rigs
27:08 Realizing Lights Were The Passion
32:22 "I'm In All My Favorite Bands"
35:55 Tour vs Home
40:08 Creating a Unique and Memorable Product
44:42 Accepting Feedback From Comments
50:59 Blowing Out Power At The Webster
1:01:15 Staying Grateful For Our Jobs
1:10:43 Kevin Automated His Home?!
1:16:56 Support Kevin!

In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.

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JP Ratta, vocalist of Devitalized, joins the show to celebrate booking Devitalized's first tour, the moments when life got weird on that run, what it's like being in a band with his brother, dealing with anxiety before shows, and so much more - enjoy!

Support Devitalized //
| https://devitalizedofficial.com/
| https://linktr.ee/devitalizedma

Follow JP //
| https://www.instagram.com/sewergoblinofficial/

0:00 JP is here!
0:38 Booking Devitalized's First Tour
5:03 Sleeping in Freezing Temperatures
8:51 Tour Finances
12:41 Finding Help to Book the Shows
18:04 The Challenge of Finding Promoters
21:23 Life on Tour Gets Weird
27:54 The Florida Mishap
31:31 Being in a Band With Your Brother
37:28 Taking Influence from Rap
44:49 Learning Drums at 5 Years Old
50:10 Lyrics Inspired by History
54:14 Writing/Producing Rap for Practice
57:47 Managing Show Anxiety
1:05:15 JP Met Me Through My Business Cards
1:08:56 Life Outside Music in Pest Control
1:10:37 Support JP & Devitalized!!

In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.

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