Catapult City and Its Beginning – Joy Kyser

Episode #35

Joy is the lead singer for Catapult City, an Indie band based in Central Virginia. Hearing how the band came together and her role in it was such an honor to hear directly from her, and I'm so glad it could be captured in this conversation. I'm also thankful to her for the opportunity to be able to share pieces of my own story and share pieces of wisdom I've learned on my own journey. Check out their website at this link: https://catapultcity.framer.website or look them up on Instagram! Thank you!

CHAPTERS

0:00-Intro

1:22-Balancing day-job and music / getting into the band

3:50-Collaborative spirit / branding on band name

6:33-Meeting / doing something about your dreams

10:25-On live performing and improvement

12:50-Highlight moments performing

15:16-Experience, skill, and assumed assets

16:20-Growth in musicianship

18:08-Not giving credence to some feedback / band vs. solo

21:23-Bragging on the band

30:49-Prepping for tour

35:30-I've always known I'd do music / my story

38:36-The heartbreaking journey of business school

40:48-First memory of wanting to be on stage

42:20-Goal of podcast

42:50-My first live show

44:35-Enjoying the process

47:18-We're in the good ol' days / Echosmith / Hey Ocean

49:30-Industry trends in engineering details

51:40-Engineering rant

55:45-Benefits of being the lead singer

1:01:00-Fitting in as the right piece of the puzzle

1:03:30-Band branding

1:07:00-Outro / final thoughts