Episode #60- John Merchant is the frontman for the new band, "Ghosts of Sunset."  They have a new EP coming out soon on Golden Robot Records titled "Headed West."  The first single is "Miles In-Between" and available everywhere. 00:00 - Intro01:07 - Early Influences02:20 - The Beatles 03:50 - Enuff Z'Nuff & Donnie Vie04:30 - Music Partner - Todd Long05:50 - "Hair Metal"07:53 - Dutch Henry: Alt-Country Band11:36 - White Rabbit - 60s/70s Cover Band12:50 - Working Musician for 30 Years16:50 - Opening for Big Bands 18:10 - Teaming Up With Other Bands 21:55 - Golden Robot Records 27:03 - Finding New Bands Now Vs Then 30:33 - Songwriting Process 31:50 - Inspiration For Songs 35:45 - Taking the Plunge37:15 - "Headed West" EP 42:07 - Connecting With Similar Music Taste44:43 - Arena Style Show at the Club Level47:50 - Being Up Close With Rockstars 49:24 - Drugs, Alcohol, Fear & Sobriety 52:55 - Seattle Rock Scene 54:35 - MusiCares 55:50 - Wrap UpGhosts of Sunset Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofsunsetMusiCares:https://www.grammy.com/musicaresChuck Shute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shuteSupport the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)