EP107 of the #ATIpodcast w/ Barrett welcomes RUSTY LEONARD of #PENNIESFORALLAH, #LASTflightHOME, #QuarterbackPunk & more! In this episode, #RustyLeonard, former member of Pennies for Allah & Last Flight Home, joins the podcast to discuss his musical journey and the impact of his band on the local music scene. The conversation covers topics such as childhood connections, the eclectic sound of Last Flight Home, collaboration and musical progression, the influence of the band on present work, nostalgia and fan appreciation, personal connections and hometown representation, songwriting and personal experiences, the formation of Penny's for Allah, DIY touring, and musical influences. In this part of the conversation, Rusty Leonard discusses his discovery of the Farmington music scene and how it changed his worldview. He also reflects on the rise and fall of music venues in Farmington and the lessons learned from that experience. Rusty talks about taking a break from music and later returning to work on other people's music. He shares the process of creating his project Quarterback Punk and discusses influential musical acts that have shaped his taste in music. Rusty also mentions his efforts to stay current with new and relevant music. In the close of the conversation, Rusty Leonard and Barrett discuss their love for music and the experiences they've had in the music scene. They talk about discovering new music and the nostalgia of bands from the early 2000s. They also discuss their thoughts on overproduced metal and the importance of production in music. They explore the concept of uniqueness in music and finding originality in a saturated market. They share their experiences in the Florida, and reflect on their favorite show experiences. They also discuss future music projects and the camaraderie of the music scene.

The Episode finishes with Quarterback Punk's single "Peace of Mind"

Where to find #RustyLeonard: Quarterback Punk IG: https://www.instagram.com/qbpunkmusic/

Quarterback Punk Bandcamp: https://quarterbackpunk.bandcamp.com/

Quarterback Punk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FTAiwK4CYswZ4WH6tnOnF?si=vzBUdtHQSqOuQ4xn5_WJEA

Pennies for Allah archive: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOz4oEk-kzul-EkZLOp_B5ZWqVp_GFf50&si=MDQDiB2TQs09VElP

Last FLight Home S/T EP: https://open.spotify.com/artist/70uTs9aPyfHnhIB6y1kCqd?si=UcrrqycbQXmT6cuDjlJKxg

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