Roadcase Podcast

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Travis Book (The Infamous Stringdusters) Dec 22, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this expansive and in-depth chat with Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters, which has won a multitude of awards, including the Grammy in 2018 for Best Bluegrass Album, and is currently nominated for the Grammy for their album, A Tribute to Bill Monroe. Having just come off their mega-successful Fall tour, The Stringdusters have new album, Toward the Fray, which is set to be released into the world on February 18. Travis is a unique individual who lives life with intention and gratitude while bringing his heartfelt excitement to the stage; his enthusiasm and confidence are palpable, and he brings a "be-in-the-moment," mindset to all aspects of his life. Travis is also host of his own podcast, The Travis Book Happy Hour, which features interviews with artists and friends in both video and audio format. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this fun conversation with Travis Book -- and learn more about the Bluegrass musical art form, the ins and outs of the upright bass, and what it means to be both a philosopher and musician. This is a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Chris Vos (The Record Company) Dec 17, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this killer, rock-infused interview with Chris Vos, who is recently coming off The Record Company's Fall tour on the heels of their third album, Play Loud, released into the world on October 3. Chris is an LA transplant and Wisconsin native with huge heart; his mega-passion for rock and roll runs deep and true, with a musical upbringing and a DIY spirit that he brings wherever he goes. Rock and blues comes from the gut and Chris is an embodiment of the pure rock ethos whenever he hits the stage; his perseverance, determination and desire to follow his heart is both endearing and infectious. Chris firmly believes that you've got to do what you love and thrown down hard whenever you perform -- and he does! Chris lives with gratitude, dedication, and love for his fans as well as a deep respect for his form of musical expression. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this super-compelling and intriguing interview with Chris Vos of The Record Company. It's a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Jay Sweet (Executive Director, Newport Festivals Foundation) Dec 15, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this interview with the uber-fascinating Jay Sweet, who not only runs the Newport Festivals Foundation, but is also the Executive Producer of Newport Folk Festival, one of the country's premier music events. Jay is a super-engaging personality whose love and enthusiasm for live music is legendary. Newport Folk Festival is world renowned for its unique vibe, and Jay is best known for creating an environment which provides artists with the freedom to create amazing performances while fostering the opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. This interview came into being during a sad time for the Newport Festivals community with the very recent passing of Newport Folk founder and music festival legend, George Wein. Roadcase wants to honor his legacy and give him a huge thank you for all he did for live music. So come aboard the Roadcase bus for this interview with Jay Sweet and learn about world-famous Newport Folk Festival, the amazing work that Jay does, and the legacy of George Wein. It's gonna be a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Ben Atkind (Goose) Dec 10, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this fun conversation with Ben Atkind, drummer of the band GOOSE, who is also celebrating the release of a new EP with his side-project Elephant Proof. Ben attended the Berklee School of Music to study Drum Performance and has been on a continuous and determined pursuit of his musical dreams from very early on in his life. Now, with Goose's soon-to-be legendary meteoric rise in popularity during Covid and beyond, Ben is making the best of his new found success. Ben's preparation, both mentally and physically has prepared him well for the rigors of tour as he brings it hard every show to fans new and old in sold out shows across the U.S. in stunning and hard-driving performances night after night. Having just come off a massive and incredibly successful Fall tour with a tour-ending two-night sold out run at Denver's Mission Ballroom, Ben has launched himself into Elephant Proof, which will be performing several East Coast dates in January. So hop on aboard the Roadcase bus and give a listen to this uber-cool and super-informative conversation with Ben Atkind of Goose. It's gonna be a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Dec 08, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this fun conversation with Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz. Sadie is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her first releases which became the foundation of Speedy Ortiz and has issued a new, re-mixed album entitled The Death of Speedy Ortiz & Cop Kicker... Forever. Available now on streaming services, the physical version of the anniversary album will be available on January 28. Sadie is also at the helm of her indie punk solo project, Sad13, and as if that's not enough, also runs the Wax Nine record label. With a poetry MFA, Sadie has crafted amazing songs filled with clever and complex themes that are a joy to listen to. While having toured globally with her band, Sadie is very hands-on and continues to exude a DIY spirit in everything she does. Advocacy is her forte, and is actively involved in UMAW, a musician's advocacy group working for equality, transparency and safety for musicians and those in the industry. Come listen to this cool and super-informative conversation with Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz. It's gonna be a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Jenny Lee (Warpaint) Dec 03, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this wonderful conversation with Jenny Lee of the band Warpaint. Jenny is releasing her first solo effort since 2015 in the form of three 7" singles, all adorned with original artwork by Jenny herself, who has also created Jenny Lee Singles Club, where she shares her thoughts on each song with fans who in turn exchange their ideas and feedback with her. The 7" single Newtopia/Clinique is available now and Tickles/Heart Tax is out on December 3 both in physical format as well as on streaming platforms. Jenny excels at continually finding new and exciting ways to exploit her own creative ideas which have served to propel her throughout the years both as a solo artist as well as playing bass in her band, Warpaint, which has toured the world for the past decade plus. Come listen to this wonderful human and exceedingly creative artist tell her story in this uber-informative conversation with Jenny Lee of Warpaint. It's a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Ethan Miller (Howlin' Rain) Dec 01, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this fascinating conversation with Ethan Miller of Howlin' Rain. Ethan is as prolific as he is talented and hardcore, and has a new album, The Dharma Wheel, released in October of this year. Howlin' Rain has been together for upwards of 15 years and during that time, Ethan has also steered several other projects including Heron Oblivion, Feral Ohms and Comets on Fire -- all of which rock very hard, but all in very different and subtle ways. Ethan also owns and runs Silver Current Records which features Wooden Shjips and Earthless in addition to his own multitude of projects. But perhaps most importantly, Howlin' Rain live shows are absolute explosions of sound and energy and Ethan has spent years on the road with his band honing his live craft while learning many lessons and taking copious notes on being "out there." Come listen to this amazingly creative artist break it all down in this exciting and uber-informative episode with the one and only Ethan Miller of Howlin' Rain. It's a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Rebecca and Megan Lovell (Larkin Poe) Nov 26, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this special interview with blues rock superstars and Grammy nominated artists Rebecca and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe. This amazing musical team is truly a family effort; they love and nurture their sister bond both onstage and off and are currently winding down a nationwide Fall tour on the heels of several amazing recent albums produced during the pandemic, including their 2020 effort Self Made Man. Also in 2020, they released Kindred Spirits, an inspiring collection of traditional blues and contemporary covers, and this year, they released a spectacular and engaging live album Paint the Roses, recorded live with the Nu Deco Ensemble in Miami. This amazing duo just does not stop!! Rebecca and Megan are hardcore "road dogs," in their own words, having worked super hard to get where they are, logging years on the road and loving every minute of it. Their story is inspiring and exciting as they navigate the various aspects of their busy lives while maintaining their love for what they do -- and it truly shows! So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this wonderful and exciting episode with the Lovell sisters, Rebecca and Megan, of Larkin Poe. It's gonna be a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Devon Allman (Allman Betts Band) Nov 24, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this special interview with Devon Allman. Devon is fresh off a summer tour with Allman Betts Band and is primed and ready to talk about all things Allman, including the upcoming Allman Family Revival tour that kicks off in late November 2021. Devon is an intriguing human with a super compelling story about his relationship with his father, Gregg Allman, with whom he had no contact until Devon was well into his teenage years. It's a compelling and heartwarming story about reconciliation, forgiveness and the power of family. Now with a successful solo career at this back, Devon has joined up with his pal Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts), and they both have set out on their own road creating wonderful and powerful rock songs in a style all their own while paying homage to their great southern rock heritage. It's a powerful musical statement and one loaded with tons of meaning that we crack open and explore. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this wonderful and exciting episode with Devon Allman. It's gonna be a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Yasmin Williams (Fingerstyle Guitarist) Nov 19, 2021

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!! Join us for this conversation with the amazing and extraordinarily talented guitarist, Yasmin Williams, whose unique fingerstyle and percussive techniques on guitar is a sight to behold. Yasmin began playing guitar early in her young life, tapping and plucking the guitar strings while tapping her feet as well to keep the rhythm. It's a stunning demonstration of virtuoso playing, fully demonstrated on her most recent album, Urban Driftwood, released in 2020. Yasmin recently performed at Newport Folk, and at the Ryman Auditorium, and was featured on a recent episode of Tiny Desk Home Edition. Yasmin is also up for Grammy consideration as Best New Artist and the Urban Driftwood album is up for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, among other categories. Yasmin is as engaging and fun to talk to as she is talented. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this wonderful episode with Yasmin Williams. It's gonna be a great ride!!
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Theme music: "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

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