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Inside Out w/ Turner and Seth

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Inside Out with Turner and Seth (wTnS) Podcast.

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Episode 111: Jason Carter

November 29, 2022 18:17 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Rob and Seth get some time with Jason Carter - a man who has played fiddle with the Del McCoury Band yet with the 2022 release "Lowdown Hoedown" he is in the forefront. This podcast episode includes much conversation about "Lowdown Hoedown" whether about the many guests (Dierks Bentley, Marty Stuart, Jon Fishman, Sarah Jarosz, Sam Bush, Billy Strings and Jason's McCoury Band/Travelin' McCoury's band mates. We also hear how Jason selected the songs and about the featured songwriters like Dann...

Episode 110: Grant Green Jr.

August 31, 2022 22:54 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Grant Green Jr. sits down with Seth and Rob and walks them through aspects of his new release "Thank You Mr. Bacharach."  Grant talks about admiring Bert Bacharach since his childhood days, and Grant offers thoughts about specific tracks on this brand new tribute to the legendary songwriter/pianist/producer/performer. Grant also reveals why (and on which song) he was first motivated to sing, that he doesn't use Spotify and one specific example of how Johnny Cash inspired him. He also admits t...

Episode 109: Jeremy Garrett (Infamous Stringdusters)

November 23, 2021 14:58 - 1 hour - 268 MB

This episode focuses on The Infamous Stringdusters. Rob sat down with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/vocalist Jeremy Garrett for an interview/performance session (he plays a bunch of songs!), and then shortly after the interview his band The Infamous Stringdusters announced the forthcoming release of “Toward The Fray.” Andy Falco kindly joined Seth and Rob for the intro, and talked about the record (set for early 2022 release) and offered some other current Stringdusters tidbits. Rob’s chat...

Checking In: Turner and Seth

November 19, 2021 22:08 - 32 minutes - 34.2 MB

Seth and Rob sit down for the first time since Rob was on the road seeing Bob Dylan, The Slip, Steve Kimock, and more. This is their first time talking to each other since saw Goose in Atlanta just a few weeks ago. Seth questions rob about his trip and Rob questions Seth about his beard. Music in episode features the up and coming Fireside Collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 108: Aron Magner (the Disco Biscuits/SPAGA)

October 11, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Aron Magner sat down with Rob and Seth in a suite at CoolRay Field in Lawrenceville, GA. The resulting conversation, and some recent Aron Magner music combine to make up the bulk of this episode. Aron talks about his experiences during lockdown, and how his wife convinced him to bring his captivating and soothing ambient music to the world. He also talks about what inspired him to put together a jazz'y band, how said band came together, why he named it after a Disco Biscuits song and how that...

Episode 107: Nikki Glaspie

August 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Nikki Glaspie kindly went out of her way so that Rob and Seth could conduct their first-ever interview at Stanwood Studios in the Kirkwood section of Atlanta. Nikki talks about her highest profile bands - Kamani, Punkadelic and (of course) Nth Power. She describes some of her lockdown experiences, talks about her somewhat hidden singing talent, shares some of her experiences with Col. Bruce Hampton, explains her attachment to basketball and the relaxed conversation traverses many other topics...

Episode 106 Dave Bruzza/Andrew Lincoln

July 27, 2021 04:19 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Dave Bruzza and Andrew Lincoln of Greensky Bluegrass huddled in a AAA-level minor league dugout to talk shop with Rob and Seth. Bruzza gets cozy talking about songwriting, the recently recorded next GsBg record, experiencing COVID in the wake of a divorce, how the COVID break will probably serve as a hiatus the band was looking to take anyway, and more. Bruzza’ inimitable low-key charisma comes through the entire time. Then, Andrew Lincoln takes us on his journey from having a powerful psyche...

Checking In: Michael League

April 23, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Rob and Seth talk with four-time Grammy award-winning Michael League of Bokanté and Snarky Puppy about his GroundUP Music debut solo release, "So Many Me" in immediate advance of the release of its lead single, "Right Where I Fall." While the sound of this record differs greatly from Michael's other work, he explains how it also has a "bringing it all back home" feel for him personally.  We learn how being in quarantine in Spain and viewing his native US from afar during 2020 greatly impacted...

Checking In: Michael League

April 23, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Rob and Seth talk with four-time Grammy award-winning Michael League of Bokanté and Snarky Puppy about his GroundUP Music debut solo release, "So Many Me" in immediate advance of the release of its lead single, "Right Where I Fall." While the sound of this record differs greatly from Michael's other work, he explains how it also has a "bringing it all back home" feel for him personally.  We learn how being in quarantine in Spain and viewing his native US from afar during 2020 greatly impacte...

Episode 105: wTnS 5th Anniversary Special (part 2 of 2)

March 29, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Rob and Seth complete their celebration of five years in podcasting with more segments they found most indicative of this podcast's spirit. This is the first of a two-part 5th Anniversary special with fresh commentary, above said segments, and some other choice moments of words and song. In this episode you will hear from Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Sam Bush, Neal Casal, Brendan Bayliss, Peter Rowan and Michael League. Please download and listen to their insight, and to stories about Chick ...

Episode 104: wTnS 5th Anniversary Special (part 1 of 2)

March 22, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

Seth and Rob tip their hats at five years of podcasting by each choosing five segments they found most indicative of this podcast's spirit. This is the first of a two-part 5th Anniversary special with fresh commentary, above said segments, and some other choice moments of words and song.  In this episode you will hear from Col. Bruce Hampton, Michael League, Karl Denson, Jeff Coffin, Jon Fishman and Billy Strings. Please download and listen to their insight, and stories about The Rolling Ston...

Tweener L - A Very Col. Christmas

December 25, 2020 06:09 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

In 2020, wTnS wasn’t able to bring the Annual Col. Bruce Hampton Tribute to you, our listeners. Given this, and the fact that many of you are still stuck at home almost a year into the COVID nightmare - wTnS decided to bring you a li’l Col. Bruce Hampton podcast gift for the 2020 Christmas/whatever holiday you celebrate season. We dug deep into the podcast vault, and unEarthed some previously unheard audio from interviews conducted in Atlanta’s Diamond Street Studios before one of TDawg’s leg...

Inside Georgia Music - Pilot Episode | ATL Motor Speedway Pandemic Drive-In Concerts

December 15, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

This is the pilot episode of a new Inside Out wTnS series which finds hosts Rob Turner and Seth Weiner focusing on the Georgia music world.  The podcasts’ goal is to shine a light on all things related to the Georgia music industry - and the people, artists and supporters who make it all happen.  In this first episode, we take a look at how Collectiv and Beware Presents were able to put on large-scale concerts at The Atlanta Motor Speedway during a global pandemic.  We focus on the pair of Um...

Inside Georgia Music - Pilot Episode | ATL Motor Speedway Pandemic Drive-In Concerts

December 15, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

This is the pilot episode of a new Inside Out wTnS series which finds hosts Rob Turner and Seth Weiner focusing on the Georgia music world.  The podcasts’ goal is to shine a light on all things related to the Georgia music industry - and the people, artists and supporters who make it all happen.  In this first episode, we take a look at how Collectiv and Beware Presents were able to put on large-scale concerts at The Atlanta Motor Speedway during a global pandemic.  We focus on the pair of U...

Checking In: Jake Cinninger (UM) Talking Eddie Van Halen

November 12, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 42.5 MB

The lead guitarist of Umphrey's McGee and Ali Baba's Tahini, Jake Cinninger kindly gave Seth and Rob some time to talk about one of his elite guitar heroes, Eddie Van Halen. Eddie was a pivotal part of Jake's decision to focus on playing guitar to the extent that he did. We hear Jake discuss (and demonstrate with his guitar) how Eddie was an innovator, how he evolved as a player and the importance of Van Halen. Jake also talks about how he first heard Van Halen, and the time he saw them live....

Episode 103: Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas)

November 02, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Seth and Rob sit down with one of Weiner's absolute favorite musical artists, Bahamas. This is the performance name for Afie Jurvanen, a brilliant Canadian (with strong roots to Finland) singer/songwriter.  The band's fifth release, "Sad Hunk" is a continuation of this artist's brilliant studio career. Afie shares some insight on specific songs on the record, and elaborates on how his songwriting process has evolved. Conversation flows freely as the topics include his forthcoming webcast seri...

Episode 102: Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards

September 15, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Rob and Seth chatted with Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards shortly after she and her band had released the single, "Revolution." Erika talks about the message of the song, and how it is a part of a record that will be the first full-length release from Heartless Bastards in over five years. We hear the song in its entirety, and we hear Erika talk about how the record was completed just before COVID locked us all in our homes.  We include a bunch of music from her debut solo record...

Episode 102: Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards

September 15, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Rob and Seth chatted with Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards shortly after she and her band had released the single, "Revolution." Erika talks about the message of the song, and how it is a part of a record that will be the first full-length release from Heartless Bastards in over five years. We hear the song in its entirety, and we hear Erika talk about how the record was completed just before COVID locked us all in our homes.  We include a bunch of music from her debut solo record...

Episode 101: The Greyboy Allstars - Robert Walter and Elgin Park

July 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 179 MB

In honor of Como de Allstars, the first studio release from Greyboy Allstars in 7 years, Seth and Rob share a recent a Zoom chat with Robert Walter (keyboards) and Elgin Park (guitar) of the band. We learn a good bit about the ethos that these two and Karl Denson (sax, vocals), Chris Stillwell (bass) and Aaron Redfield (drums) had in mind when recording the seductive new release. They talk about how the initial genesis of the record came out of what was initially unfortunate circumstances, an...

Episode 99: Billy Cobham

May 29, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 275 MB

Last Fall, Billy Cobham invited Rob Turner into his hotel room for a career-spanning discussion.  This was between shows during the Atlanta stop of Cobham's tour in support of Crosswinds Project: Time Lapse Photos. Cobham talks about the ethos behind this project, and how he ended up finding JUST the right musicians for it. Billy also talks about the book Six Days At Ronnie Scotts's - a book written by his long-time friend Brian Gruber which examines Cobham's history, takes an inside look at ...

Episode 98: Jesse Lauter

May 13, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Rob and Seth sit down with the multi-talented "Uncle" Jesse Lauter, and first they speak about the genesis and success of his popular, interactive "QuaranTrain" (quarantrain.live) weekly online dance parties via Osiris Media. Jesse elaborates on some of the guest DJs, and Seth points out some of the other online events that Jesse seems to have inspired.  Jesse also shares insight from his experience working on The Tedeschi Trucks Band "Live From The Fox Theater Oakland" DVD, and he gives inf...

Episode 97: How Music Based NPO's are helping and how you can help too!

May 07, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

It is a very confusing time right now on many fronts - and in the music world there is widespread concern for those who have lost work recently. This episode focuses on four non-profits who have each been created out of concern for others, and who each have "pivoted" to address the current clear and present danger to our music community. Those of you who are in need can learn how to reach out, and those of you who are of the means to do so can learn how you can help. Seth and Rob gain insigh...

Ryan Stasik (with Kevin Cassels joining for an Oldschool Umph chat)

April 15, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 166 MB

This week's episode centers around a chat that our producer Rob Turner had with Ryan Stasik (Doom Flamingo, Umphrey's McGee) and music expert Kevin Cassels (Mother Vinegar, Pleasure To Burn) about the early days of Umphrey's McGee. The trio discusses pre-Umphrey's bands, how material evolved, line-up changes, specific shows, songwriting ethos and many other elements of those halcyonic early days. Since the conversation took place in Asheville this February, the COVID19 pandemic has shut down ...

Checking In: Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz Reports From Quarantine

April 10, 2020 04:01 - 44 minutes - 55.2 MB

Seth and Rob were able to track songwriter/guitarist Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz down to get an update about how he and his family are handling this unprecedented societal situation.  He gives us a window toward how he is staying in touch and continuing to create with his band, ALO. Lebo also talks about some of his experiences performing streamed concerts from his house, and what he has recently learned about, and some moving interactions with his fan base. He also talks about some of the streams he...

Checking In: Scott Bernstein of JamBase Reports from a COVID-19 Epicenter

March 31, 2020 04:05 - 58 minutes - 64.2 MB

Rob and Seth first share some of their thoughts on the current Coronavirus COVID-19 -driven nightmare. Rob relates how he wants to devote all of the show's energy to helping people who have lost jobs in the music and entertainment industry, and Seth announced his forthcoming Virtual Passover Seder to raise money for Conscious Alliance. Then they speak with Scott Bernstein of JamBase. Scott talks about how JamBase "pivoted" and swiftly developed a new "Live Streams" section of the web site - h...

Checking In w/ Turner and Seth

March 22, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 35.5 MB

Rob and Seth check in with each other we all are in quarantine. Seth surprises Rob with some music trivia. Sending LOVE to all our friends out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tweener K - Music Industry Insurance Expert Peter Tempkins

March 12, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 58 MB

Seth and Rob chat with Peter Tempkins - an insurance broker specializing in the live music world. He talks about how COVID-19 has recently consumed his life, and gives specific examples of how the nature of various insurance policies impact the risk that artists and festivals will assume moving forward. He also talks about how many of the decisions to cancel are made, and how the cause of these decisions impacts compensation. Tempkins also speculates on how the virus could impact live events ...

Episode 95: Ben Factor

March 10, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 168 MB

During Umphrey's McGee's two night arena run in Asheville, North Carolina, new Umphrey's McGee Lighting Designer (and long-time listener to this podcast) Ben Factor broke off a few minutes to speak with Rob Turner.  The conversation starts with a discussion about the nuances of some of the rooms Factor had just worked and some of the new lighting approaches he's bringing to the world of Umphrey's McGee. Then they jump into the Wayback Machine and Ben waxes poetic about his parents and what le...

Episode 94: Railroad Earth Performs and Todd Sheaffer Speaks

February 26, 2020 05:01 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MB

Railroad Earth kindly came into Diamond Street Studios in between the Colorado and Georgia portions of their most recent New Year's run. The band played three songs from their 2020 release, All For The Song (including the title track). Principal songwriter and lead vocalist Todd Sheaffer stuck around after this performance to chat with Rob and Seth. Todd talks about how the band negotiated their way through the recent devastating loss of founding member and multi-instrumentalist Andy Goesslin...

Episode 93: John Kadlecik

February 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

This episode features Rob's interview with guitarist and songwriter John Kadlecik, who comes roaring out the gate with some strikingly candid commentary on previous songwriter collaborations. John talks about how it feels as though "ancient intelligence" takes over during improvisation, about how while in Furthur he was able to find his space between the approaches of Bob Weir and Phil Lesh (from tempo to touring preferences) and playfully speaks of Mickey Hart "raiding" a Hunter lyric John ...

Episode 92: Keller Williams

February 14, 2020 05:56 - 1 hour - 105 MB

This episode features the wildly versatile singer/songwriter/musician Keller Williams, who comes right out the gate with enthusiastic tales from his experiences with his family seeing theater on Broadway. Williams was on the heels of having just released three records (ADD, SANS and SPEED) and he shares insight about each, particularly SPEED, his third with the spirited acoustic musicians Larry and Jenny Keel. Before the first of three exclusive performances, Keller gets inspired to read the ...

Episode 91: Kellen Asebroek (Fruition)

January 16, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This episode features Rob's interview with Kellen Asebroek of Fruition from last fall. They discuss the two EP's this band has released recently (Wild As The Night last fall and Broken At The Break of Day early in 2020), how having 14 new songs in play makes writing setlists more fun. Many of the songs are results of the band becoming more collaborative than ever and increasingly able to have open, clear and at times blunt communication with regard to composing and recording songs...

Episode 91: Kellen Asebroek (Fruition)

January 16, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This episode features Rob's interview with Kellen Asebroek of Fruition from last fall. They discuss the two EP's this band has released recently (Wild As The Night last fall and Broken At The Break of Day early in 2020), how having 14 new songs in play makes writing setlists more fun. Many of the songs are results of the band becoming more collaborative than ever and increasingly able to have open, clear and at times blunt communication with regard to composing and recording songs. Kellen ...

Episode 90: Part II with Marc Brownstein

January 10, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 93 MB

This episode features the second part of Rob's lengthy chat with Marc Brownstein, the bassist of Star Kitchen and Disco Biscuits. Marc explains how the initial genesis of Star Kitchen occurred when he chased down guitarist Danny Mayer at Mayer's son's little league baseball game. Brownstein goes on to reveal how the band decided to add keyboardist Rob Marscher and drummer Marlon Lewis and the spices that each continue to bring to the kitchen. We even hear a snippet of a song from Roadsid...

Episode 89: Marc Brownstein, Jon Gutwillig (The Disco Biscuits)

January 03, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Seth and Rob first speak with Jon Gutwillig and we learn about how Osiris podcasts like Under The Scales, No Simple Road and this one inspired him to begin his own podcast. This podcast, Touchdowns All Day, in turn inspired his Disco Biscuits to return to active touring. Many other recent and past Gutwillig insights are revealed, including the ethos behind the new Biscuit "alter ego" Tractorbeam, and why having Marc Brownstein as a bassist has been pivotal to the continuing evolution of th...

Rare Spontaneous Check In w/ Rob and Seth

December 31, 2019 06:57 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

Rob and Seth emerge and explain recent show delays, talk about recent Railroad Earth and Keller Williams interviews. Oh, and Rob waxes poetic about his first Grateful Dead New Years Run just under, yes, 4 decades ago! wTnS Sponsors:Polay + Clark21st Century Accounting (Don't wait till April and get screwed, get Polayed)www.polayclark.com Inside Out w/ Turner and Seth: insideoutwtns.comTwitter: @InsideoutWTNSInstagram: www.instagram.com/insideoutwtnsFacebook: www.facebook.com/insideoutwTnS ...

Rare Spontaneous Check In w/ Rob and Seth

December 31, 2019 06:57 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

Rob and Seth emerge and explain recent show delays, talk about recent Railroad Earth and Keller Williams interviews. Oh, and Rob waxes poetic about his first Grateful Dead New Years Run just under, yes, 4 decades ago! wTnS Sponsors: Polay + Clark 21st Century Accounting (Don't wait till April and get screwed, get Polayed) www.polayclark.com Inside Out w/ Turner and Seth: insideoutwtns.com Twitter: @InsideoutWTNS Instagram: www.instagram.com/insideoutwtns Facebook: www.facebook.com...

Episode 88 - Pete Shand (The New Mastersounds)

November 20, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

Rob sits down with Pete Shand of The New Mastersounds just before the band's show at Terminal West in Atlanta. The band just recorded Shake It with the brilliant singer/songwriter Lamar Williams Jr. Pete reveals that some in the band first met Lamar Williams Jr. here in Atlanta, and explains how this record finds the band in new territory with regard to composing. Pete also reflects on the band's ever-expanding career, rich history of New Orleans appearances, 20th Anniversary and of cours...

Checking In: Jay Cobb Anderson debuts a Fruition Track

November 06, 2019 15:30 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Jay Cobb Anderson, from Fruition, calls in to debut the studio track "Forget About You" from the band's forthcoming Wild As The Night album. He also talks about the track, and shines a little light on his songwriting process in general. The mini-episode ends with the new track, followed by the debut live version of a Mimi Naja song "Playin' On (Words)" which was originally released as part of the Volume 2 of the band's limited release 7" vinyl series. wTnS Sponsors:Polay + Clark21st Cent...

Episode 87: John Medeski + Billy Cobham

October 30, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

The majority of this episode features Seth and Rob chatting with the eclectic ace of the keyboards John Medeski about everything from his high school days playing with Jaco Pastorius, to his current days playing in the adventurous Mad Skillet. John talks about why his landmark organ trio Medeski, Martin and Wood's initial choice to hit the road in the 90s was a bold one at the time, and what has motivated him to continue to push the envelope in all of his acts over the years. Medeski share...

Episode 86: Mental Health with Nuci's Space, Anders Osborne and Andy Frasco

October 16, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

Mental health is a difficult topic, but it is important that it not be an ignored one. There are many musicians (and people in general) dealing with brain disorders, and in this episode we celebrate Nuci's Space. Seth and Rob hope with this episode to shine a light on how Nuci's Space provides a culture free of stigma for anyone who is struggling with mental health issues. This actually started as a conversation Seth had with Anders Osborne's manager Phil Einsohn (7S Management) at the Cons...

Episode 85: Lindsay Lou & Scotty Stoughton (WinterWonderGrass)

October 09, 2019 13:34 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

This episode Seth and Rob celebrate WinterWonderGrass. This is a crazy-fun, kid-friendly festival of music, beer, winter and culture which this year once again takes place in Colorado, California and Vermont. They first chat with veteran WWG performer Lindsay Lou. She talks briefly about how she met a traditional bluegrass band called The Flatbellys at an "open mic" event, and how they would come to impact her professionally and personally. She also elaborates briefly on how her music has...

Checking In: Kebbi Williams

October 07, 2019 13:15 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Kebbi Williams joined Seth and Rob in the Diamond Street Studios a few weeks before the 9th Annual Music In The Park festival. Kebbi talks about how he "accidentally" started Music In The Park, and about how it has expanded over the years (MITP has even partnered with Atlanta Food Banks for food giveaway programs). Kebbi also fills us in on this year's festival, which takes place October 18 + 19 at Gordon White Park in Atlanta. Kebbi explains how he first discovered music while being punis...

Episode 84: The Shook Twins and Taylor Kingman (TK and The Holy Know Nothings)

October 02, 2019 01:18 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This episode is a Portland blowout. First, Rob sits down with Taylor Kingman, principal songwriter of the band TK & The Holy Know Nothings. Taylor explains how blowing his voice out at a young age resulted in a burst of writing for him. The band's debut cd is called, Arguably Ok yet it is actually arguably absolutely excellent. Taylor relates the process behind many of these compelling songs, and maps out his view of the band's future. He also talks about how he met Jay Cobb Anderson, an...

Checking In: Show Update

September 25, 2019 17:59 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Seth and Rob update the listeners on some of the exciting things that are planned for this fall. For example, there are five releases scheduled for October alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 83: Ronnie McCoury and Ziek McCarter (Con Brio)

September 11, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Seth and Rob update the listeners about some of their recent live music experiences throughout this episode, but the rest is a Seth Fest! Seth first interviews Ronnie McCoury and discusses his work with the legendary Del McCoury Band as well as his own The Travelin' McCourys outfit. They talk about Ronnie's son's 10-piece Jazz/Funk band, the new wave of bluegrass bands, the importance of being musically versatile and many other topics. Ronnie also speaks for the first time publicly about...

Episode 82: Neal Casal (Circles Around The Sun) & Author Joel Cummins

August 21, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Neal Casal is an accomplished guitarist whose interesting career has led him from Blackfoot in the late 80s to the singer/songwriter world in the 90s to Ryan Adams in “The Oughts” and then onto Phil Lesh to his current adventurous band Circles Around The Sun. Seth and Rob spoke with him before Circles took the stage at the Terminal West in Atlanta. The conversation starts with a discussion about the unique way this band came together and how the members push each other to continue to rei...

Episode 82: Neal Casal (Circles Around The Sun) & Author Joel Cummins

August 21, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Neal Casal is an accomplished guitarist whose interesting career has led him from Blackfoot in the late 80s to the singer/songwriter world in the 90s to Ryan Adams in “The Oughts” and then onto Phil Lesh to his current adventurous band Circles Around The Sun. Seth and Rob spoke with him before Circles took the stage at the Terminal West in Atlanta. The conversation starts with a discussion about the unique way this band came together and how the members push each other to contin...

Episode 81 - Chad Stokes/Brad Corrigan (Dispatch) + Ben Ellman (Galactic)

August 13, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

This episode features two separate interviews. The first of these is from when Rob and Seth sat down with Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan of the wildly successful independent band Dispatch just before the band performed at the 2019 Candler Park Festival. Among the many topics discussed are their Boston farewell show which took place over a decade ago and reportedly drew over 150,000, as well as the strikingly raw documentary "The Last Dispatch" which thoroughly documents the build-up to...

Episode 80: Brandon “Taz” Niederauer

July 17, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

Rob and Seth sit down with the ever-improving 16-year-old guitarist Brandon "Taz" Niederauer and learn how a performance at a Rock n Roll University event at a Mets game ultimately led Niederauer to Ellen DeGeneres, Gregg Allman, Col. Bruce Hampton and other musical luminaries. Brandon speaks of his teammates in his current band, and about how he has stepped up his own songwriting to provide material for the nationally touring act. Brandon talks about how he still gives a great deal of tim...