What keeps you playing music when the money isn’t always there, the gigs can be hard to find, and the years keep flying by?For Trent and TJ, the answer is simple: you just don’t stop.Trent and TJ have spent years playing in bands, writing music, jamming, recording, touring, and chasing that feeling you only get when you’re making music with other people.Their journey has taken them from local gigs and open jams to some seriously unexpected moments—including Trent getting pulled onstage to play bass with Warrant and opening for Nelson.Now, they’re still making music with Shamil Burr’s Lost and Found, recording at home, releasing new material, and doing things their own way.This episode is about more than just the bands they’ve been in. It’s about why musicians keep coming back to music, even when the path isn’t always easy.🎸 IN THIS EPISODE WE TALKED ABOUT:- How Trent and TJ first met through the local music scene- The bands, gigs, and experiences that shaped their musical journeys- Why finding places to play original music can be such a challenge- How Shamil Burr’s Lost and Found came together- Recording music at home and creating new material- The INSANE story of Trent getting pulled onstage to play bass with Warrant- What it was like opening for Nelson at the Orpheum- And ultimately… why they never stopped playing musicSome musicians chase fame. Some chase money.And some just can't imagine not playing music.Trent and TJ have spent decades proving that sometimes, the real reason you keep going is simply because music is part of who you are.🎙️ Watch EP 62 of The Minnesota Music Note now.If you're part of the Minnesota music scene—or know someone with a story worth sharing—we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us and let's shine a spotlight on the artists, bands, venues, and creators that make Minnesota music special.The Minnesota Music Note is always looking for the next great guest!Resources:PodcastCrew website: podcastcrew.onlineThe MN Music Note FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/minnesotamusicnote/Email: william@podcastcrew.online
