This is a special episode because we get to talk with Tony Brendel, the owner of The Den, which is one of our favorite DIY venues in North Carolina. We chat about why he started hosting shows at his house (the original Den), his mission for the new space, and why he believes it is important to have an all ages venue in Winston-Salem, NC ++ way more! Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are #notanislespodcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are! NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS A GREAT INTERVIEW! Want your band added to our Prospect Report Playlist? Submit your band here: https://forms.gle/upDfTDV4tKayHqeK6 FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bardownbrea... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bardownbreakdwn FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BarDownBreak... WEBSITE: https://bardownbreakdown.com MERCH: https://isles-meetups.creator-spring.com PLAYLISTS: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Fo... BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HOCKEY PODCAST NETWORK: https://www.thehockeypodcastnetwork.com Gambling problem? Call 1 8 00 Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (8 00) 3 2 7 50 50 or visit gambling help line m a dot org, In New York, call 8 7 7 8 HOPE N Y or text HOPE N Y (4 6 7 3 6 9). In Kansas, call 1 8 00 5 2 2 47 00. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1 8 00 GAMBLER or visit w w w dot 1 800 gambler dot net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 8 8 8 7 8 9 77 77 or visit c c p g dot org. 21 + in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings dot com slash sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. 1 boost per eligible game. Opt-in required. Max bet $ 50. 10 + leg req. for 1 00 % boost. Eligibility, wagering, and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash baseball terms.  #poppunk #punk #emo #hardcore #hockey #nhl #podcast #elderemo #bardownbreakdown #bardownbreakfest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices