00:26 – Scott kicks off this episode sharing a story about the life of one of GCP’s authentic stickers, Jeff reflects on the days he and Scott met, and talks about the recent weather in the PNW. Scott talks about his recent visit to Northwest Trek, people watching at the zoo, and Jeff talks about his love for people watching. Scott talks about his zoo membership and Jeff talks about their recent interview with Sami Chohfi at the Top Gun Bar and Grill.

16:15 – Jeff talks about the show at Top Gun, Scott expresses his love of the bar's taco pizza, and Jeff talks about the recent earthquakes in the area. They talk about emergency go bags, robot dogs, and person-sized drones people can ride in. They talk about where they would go if an emergency did happen, Jeff talks about the two things he’s glad he’s educated on, and recommends people learn to read a compass.

32:04 – They talk about Popeyes new pickle menu, Jeff shares which Popeyes in the area is best to order from, and how much things have changed since the song Money for Nothing came out. Jeff talks about sharing cable TV back in the day with his brother, bartering to watch the MTV shows he loved, and watching the first Headbangers Ball.

48:11 – They dive into a game, spin the roulette, and Jeff invites others to join the fun. They try Rock A Bot Royale, explain how the game works, and Jeff talks about the opening of Zips Cannabis near his house. He shares the deals he got there and gives reviews of each of the items he bought.

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• Sami Chohfi Official Website — Sami Chohfi doesn’t just play music. He embodies it.
• Intro six8 by Sami Chohfi
• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | Eatonville, Washington
• Sami Chohfi interview at the Top Gun Bar & Grill in Puyallup, WA - YouTube
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The guys kicks off with conversation on the GCP’s 4 year anniversary and Justin’s new house in Tacoma. Justin chats about his neighbors and they play a voicemail Brogan left Justin while he was at the Solstice Fremont Street Festival. Jeff talks about seeing Girl Trouble in concert and they give an update on Blue Helix who is performing on July 20th at the Chris Cornell Tribute at The Crocodile where portions of the proceeds go to the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation.

17:00 – Brogan introduces how he was introduced to Blue Helix. Sami explains how the band came together in 2008, building a recording studio, how he learned about recording with other engineers, and putting out his first record. He talks about playing full time, being a music teacher, in addition to how he taught himself to play the guitar and writing his own music.

25:15 – Sami discusses what his back up quest would be if he didn’t play music, which is playing in the NFL. He then talks about the other two members of the band, the move from a four person band to a three piece band, incorporating backing tracks, and future plans as the band continues to grow.

36:36 – The guys ask Sami’s opinion on a venues responsibility and an artist’s responsibility for promotion of the event. Sami explains that unlike most bands, they themselves promote their band via social media, where most bands are burnt out on self-promotion and they do expect the venues to do most of it.

50:27 – Discussion of the two years it took to make the “Aliens” video and what they went through for the planning and permits that were needed to make it happen. He explains working with Touch or Not Productions to turn his vision into a reality. Sami then talks about the trip with his wife to Africa, the video he recorded there, and what local tribe members have to do before getting married.

This episode comes to and end with them chatting about where people can find the band online, the importance of making a video with metaphors in it, their show on October 22nd, 2016, and the significance of getting feedback from their fans.

Thank Sami for joining the guys on this episode and you’re insightful look into the life of a musician.

Special Guest: Sami Chohfi.

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• Blue Helix — Blue Helix is an independent rock band from the state of Washington, USA and São Paulo, Brazil formed in 2008 by Sami Chohfi. Following in the sacred footsteps of the ’90s movement, their music is a perfect blend of melodic rock and powerful heavy grunge.
• Chris Cornell Tribute w/ Outshined – Tickets – The Crocodile – Seattle, WA – July 20th, 2018 — Chris Cornell Tribute w/ Outshined Outshined (Soundgarden & Temple of the Dog Tribute Band), Blue Helix