The latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features Broadway Blotto and filmmaker Rob Lichter—better known to fans as Bert Blotto—discussing the new documentary Hello! My Name Is Blotto. The film recently earned the Spirit of Independent Filmmaking Award at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Music Documentary Film Festival, celebrating its unique chronicle of the beloved band’s story.
What began as an informal project decades ago grew into a full-length film capturing Blotto’s journey from their early days as the Star Spangled Washboard Band to their rise in the 1980s with cult classics like “I Wanna Be a Lifeguard” and “Metalhead.” Lichter, who has been closely connected to the group since the 1990s, spent years collecting performance footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and interviews, eventually shaping the material into a documentary that reflects both the band’s humor and musical versatility.
On the podcast, Broadway Blotto and Lichter reflect on the making of the documentary, the band’s enduring camaraderie, and the importance of preserving Blotto’s legacy for longtime fans and new audiences alike. The episode also highlights the film’s enthusiastic reception, which included support from notable figures in music and comedy.
By combining archival footage, personal stories, and the band’s eclectic catalog, Hello! My Name Is Blotto serves as both a tribute to the musicians who shaped the group and a gift to the fans who have followed them for decades.
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