The Sid Satellite Podcast| Ep 07: Alex Parez shares about being an Open Mic Host, Musician &, IOTA

On this seventh episode of my podcast, I chat with friend Alex Robert Parez, A.K.A El Rojo, a local DMV (D.C, Maryland, Virginia) Musician. He shares about his life as an open mic host, working musician, love for desserts, music community and passion for all those mentioned.
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Alex's social media and website
Website: https://www.alexparez.com
Instagram: @alexparez
Facebook:   / alextheredparez  
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My social media and music:
Instagram: @sidsilwal
Soundcloud:   / sid409  
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Music and videos used in this episode:
The Monkey song:    • Music Video for The Monkey Song aka W...  
Ramona:    • Ramona at the Ramada Inn by John Bust...  
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Podcast timestamps:

Introduction: 01:13
IOTA: 03:38
Alex’s Open mic journey: 05:15
Rhodeside Grill Open Mic: 09:57
Chalkboard story: 11:02
What does playing live music mean to you Alex?: 15:37
BOBA Bubble Tea: 17:45
Alex's Debut Album, recording process and future plans: 19:03
Clip of Alex playing Ramona: 22:07
People talking over your song/set: 25:31
Alex gives shout outs: 28:56
Alex’s website/ Instagram: 32:43
Monkey song by Alex and the hell rojos: 33:14
Dessert: 34:39
Alex plays an original song for us live: 36:19