This week, my sometimes Ed McMahon, Eric Huskins (Van Huskins), and I sat down with Simon Strivelli of The Commonwealth here at Flamin' Head Studios (home of GGH... I'm sure the story of the name will come soon!). We talk about his musical journey, including his time in bands such as Gobstopper, Chalkies, Ghosts of Bannockburn, and Bottle of Smoke, the importance of rhythm guitarists, the oxymoron of the term "pop punk", and more!https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthCLT/https://thecommonwealth1.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/bottleofsmokeCLT/https://www.facebook.com/chalkboxheroes/https://chalkies.bandcamp.com/https://www.gabbagabbahuh.com/https://www.facebook.com/gabbagabbahuhMusic for GGHT 29:THE COMMONWEALTH - Time Goes ByAlohoa Broha - Local BarGhosts of Bannockburn - Boys of the Old BrigadeAll Rise - Time Runs OutTHE COMMONWEALTH - Roach BowlBottle Of Smoke - Live at Pilot BrewingChalkies - WTFSmelly Felly - Politically Confused (Live at Tommy's Pub)THE COMMONWEALTH - Dying BreedThis episode is brought to you by Hobo Wolfman Records. Find out how you can help HWM open up their new brick and mortar store and get something cool in return: https://gofund.me/ef195890Gabba Gabba Huh? Records & Vintage Goods: https://www.facebook.com/gghrecords/Located inside Vintage Village at Eastridge Mall (246 N New Hope Rd Gastonia, NC ), three stores down from Dillard's (south entrance)Support the show