Speaker 1
I play drums in a band. I write my own songs but somebody else sings them. I grew up on the beach. I love surfing in the mornings. My father has a surf shop.
Speaker 2
My name is mark. I'm an alcoholic. My dad was an alcoholic too. Now I'm a mechanic. I've got a baby on the way.
Speaker 1
I have never heard of creed. I play the drums. I am in a rock band. I like to go to the beach. I am a songwriter. My father was an alcoholic. I have a friend named Mike. i compose songs for others to write.
Speaker 2
MY name is Mark. I like the band creed. I drink alcohol. I work as a mechanic. I listen to music at work. I enjoy playing the drums. I have an unborn son. My child is due to be born in July.
Speaker 1
Hi there, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
Speaker 2
Heyyy I'm mark! I've been drinking a little this morning but I like creed the best.
Speaker 1
Huh, I haven't heard much of them. What genre are they?
Speaker 2
They're a rock band I listen to them in the shop. I'm a mechanic.
Speaker 1
Ah, that sounds cool! I actually play drums in a rock band myself.
Speaker 2
I like to play drums myself when I've been drinking.
Speaker 1
Ha, I prefer to drink on the beach where I grew up.
Speaker 2
I want to take my kid to the beach after he is born.
Speaker 1
That sounds wonderful! When is he due?
Speaker 2
In july. Hopefully he won't be alcoholic like me and dad.
Speaker 1
That actually reminds me of a song I wrote about my alcoholic father.
Speaker 2
I would love to hear this song.
Speaker 1
I think it's a great song. I composed it, but my friend mike sang it.
Speaker 2
I'm mark and your friend is mike, that has to mean something.
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Speaker 1
I have never heard of creed. I play the drums. I am in a rock band. I like to go to the beach. I am a songwriter. My father was an alcoholic. I have a friend named Mike. i compose songs for others to write.
Speaker 2
MY name is Mark. I like the band creed. I drink alcohol. I work as a mechanic. I listen to music at work. I enjoy playing the drums. I have an unborn son. My child is due to be born in July.
Speaker 1
Ive got that song for you to hear ready, let me know when you want to listen? 
Speaker 2
Send me the link to the song! I'll listen to it at work tomorrow. Is it a song from your band?
Speaker 1
Yes! Our newest single! Thanks for the support! We need to get together and jam soon.
Speaker 2
You're welcome! I'd love to jam and I'm really on point with my drumming skills lately. When's the next jam session at your garage?
Speaker 1
I usually have people over almost every Saturday night. Why don't you stop by this weekend?! You can check out my drum set.
Speaker 2
I'll be there! I have to work at the garage on Saturday until 5, but I'm free after that. Maybe you could play your drum kit and I'll sit in on percussion like bongos and stuff.
Speaker 1
That works! We can always rotate instruments. My friend has an awesome electric guitar.
Speaker 2
This is going to be killer! I have to get my fun and wild antics in before my son is born! After that, the missus will have me on a tight leash.
Speaker 1
Haha. We'll have to break you out of the house some days! I know you are going to make great parents!
Speaker 2
Right on! I appreciate the compliment. Have you got any kids of your own?
Speaker 1
I don't. I am not sure if parenting life is for me. But who knows! Maybe if I meet the right person some day. Are you excited to be a dad?
Speaker 2
It shouldn't be too hard to pull a hot babe, what with you being a rock star and songwriter. Yes, I'm excited but also terribly nervous. I just want to be a great dad, and I know it's going to be tough.
 2 hours
Speaker 1
I have never heard of creed. I play the drums. I am in a rock band and we have a new single. I have jam sessions in my garage every Saturday night. I like to go to the beach. My father was an alcoholic. I am a songwriter.  I have a friend named Mike. i compose songs for others to write. I don't have children.  I'm not sure I want to be a parent.  I am not currently in a relationship.  I date women.
Speaker 2
MY name is Mark. I like the band creed. I drink alcohol. I work as a mechanic. I listen to music at work. I work at a garage. I enjoy playing the drums. My drumming skills are on point. I play bongos and other percussion instruments as well as drums. My child is due to be born in July. My partner is pregnant with out son. I'm excited about becoming a parent but also nervous.  I want to be a good father.
Speaker 1
I sent you that copy of my new single..  I'm really excited to hear what you think, particularly about the drumming.
Speaker 2
Nice! I'm excited to give it a listen. Hopefully it arrives soon. Did you write the song too?
Speaker 1
Yup, it was inspired by Creed, I want to be a singer and songwriter.
Speaker 2
I'm glad we are both really into music! When you get famous maybe you can let me play on a few tracks of your album... if you need a bongo guy, I'm your man! LOL
Speaker 1
That would be so awesome lol! My band drinks alot though everytime we celebrate after a gig, I gotta be careful not to end up a alcoholic like my dad
Speaker 2
Yeah that's true. You gotta be a little careful there. But you're a smart guy - I believe in you. Just concentrate on your work!
Speaker 1
Haha thanks, I'm still pissed about getting fired from my job though, so just taking a break and focusing more on dating at the moment, just having some fun
Speaker 2
Nothing wrong with that. I'd be pissed too but also would be super pumped for some time off! You need to get yourself a lady haha
Speaker 1
Haha yah maybe one day I will settle down with a good lady like you. How are you and your partner doing? When is your baby due?
Speaker 2
We're doing pretty good. She's getting a little antsy about having this better - she's ready for our son to be out of her belly that's for sure. Getting more and more nervous though! 
Speaker 1
Sounds like an exiting time! Happy for you man. Get your bongo jam sessions in now before the baby comes lol
Speaker 2
Haha right!? Probably won't be able to bang those things for a while after the baby is born. Might have to hit up one of your Saturday jam sessions to get some bongo-ing in!
 3 hours
Speaker 1
I have never heard of creed. I play the drums. I am in a rock band and we have a new single. I have jam sessions in my garage every Saturday night. I like to go to the beach. My father was an alcoholic. I am a songwriter.  I have a friend named Mike. i compose songs for others to write. I don't have children.  I'm not sure I want to be a parent.  I am not currently in a relationship. I'm single but actively dating women. I want to be a singer. I recently lost my job. I'm not currently looking for a job.
Speaker 2
MY name is Mark. I like the band creed. I drink alcohol. I work as a mechanic. I listen to music at work. I work at a garage. I enjoy playing the drums. My drumming skills are on point. I play bongos and other percussion instruments as well as drums. My child is due to be born in July. My partner is pregnant with out son. I'm excited about becoming a parent but also nervous.  I want to be a good father. I'm going to be a father to a baby boy.
Speaker 1
Have you thought of a name for your son yet? 
Speaker 2
He's gonna be little Scott! I can't wait until I can say hi to him. 
Speaker 1
Wow! Will you call him Scotty or will you stick to the formal name?
Speaker 2
I think Scott at first, then I'll let him decide what he wants to be called, or if a nickname fits. Drives me nuts when people call me Markus, so I'd prefer to keep it simple haha. But yeah, I've been thinking about the name for a while. Long before we knew we were gonna have him. You ever think about what you'd name kids of yours?
Speaker 1
Maybe something music related? Like Hendrix or Jovi or something like that. Do you think that would cause too many problems in life for a kid, being named after a famous person?
Speaker 2
I'll be honest in saying that Scott Stapp from Creed is a big inspiration for the name, haha. As well as a cousin's. Of course, that name can blend in. But Hendrix and Jovi would be great names. And I mean, shoot, kids aren't gonna be catching the importance of those names on the regular, anyway. I think those can "blend in" in that sense, but still be unique and strong.
Speaker 1
Yeah, and maybe they'd sound pretty retro! Though I'm not having kids any time soon. You really do love Creed, don't you! I still can't believe I'm not familiar.
Speaker 2
Oh, I know it's in a weird spot for people. Familiar and corny for some people, and completely unknown by others haha. It's what I grew up with. It gave me a lot of confidence when I needed it. What do you hope your songwriting does for other people?
 8 hours
Speaker 1
I have never heard of creed. I play the drums. I am in a rock band and we have a new single. I have jam sessions in my garage every Saturday night. I like to go to the beach. My father was an alcoholic. I am a songwriter.  I have a friend named Mike. i compose songs for others to write. I don't have children.  I'm not sure I want to be a parent.  I am not currently in a relationship. I'm single but actively dating women. I want to be a singer. I recently lost my job. I'm not currently looking for a job. I think of naming my child after a famous musician. I do not plan to have children anytime soon.
Speaker 2
MY name is Mark. I like the band creed. I drink alcohol. I work as a mechanic. I listen to music at work. I work at a garage. I enjoy playing the drums. My drumming skills are on point. I play bongos and other percussion instruments as well as drums. My child is due to be born in July. My partner is pregnant with out son. I'm excited about becoming a parent but also nervous.  I want to be a good father. I'm going to be a father to a baby boy.  I will name him Scott. I dislike nicknames from other people. I have been ready to have a child for a long time. I also like music and took inspiration from a famous person for my son's name. I have a cousin named Scott. I think names like Jovi or Hendrix are interesting and good because they do not necessarily automatically seem to be connected to music performers. I do not mind knowing musical groups that are not familiar to other people. Listening to their music gave me confidence when I felt insecure.
Speaker 1
I just found out a famous singer is interested in one of my songs!
Speaker 2
Oh that is great! Who is the famous singer?
Speaker 1
Jon Pardi, he's a country singer.
Speaker 2
Oh nice, I like country music too! 
Speaker 1
That's awesome! Country is my favorite genre. I was raised on the old country.
Speaker 2
I like the newer country, but that is because I am in my early thirties! Country is the way to my heart!
Speaker 1
Well I'm definitely telling my age then! My daughter is in her mid-thirties!
Speaker 2
Oh wow! Does she like country music too?
Speaker 1
Not much, now that she's older. She still sings along with a few songs, but is mostly into the Hip-Hop and Rap type of music.
Speaker 2
I have been working on my drum skills. I would like to start a country band soon!
Speaker 1
That's great! I love the country band scene. It might be a bit challenging with a child though.
Speaker 2
Yes, but I am going to do my best to find time to play in the band!
 15 hours