Conversation ex Nihilo

King of Rats (with Luke Schmaltz)

Billy Episode 14

Luke Schmaltz, one of the founders of Denver based punk band King Rat, talks to Billy via Covid Connection (aka. Skype) about opening for punk legends Bad Brains, Rancid and Face to Face, meeting ones heroes, and the pitfalls of bar ownership during a recession.  Luke is currently a writer for Modern Drunkard and has completed his first novel The Belcher, set for release in September 2020. He also has a starring role in Ricky Neuwirth's upcoming short film The Neighbor.  Lukeschmaltz.com
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