Weird Music Podcast

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Ep. 105: Michael Cleveland Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 105: Michael Cleveland

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode marks the return of Michael Cleveland to our show, the world’s undisputed bluegrass Fiddle champion. For those who don’t already know, Michael Cleveland has won the Grammy award, he’s won IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year TWELVE times, despite being born without sight. Michael is a true inspiration and it’s an absolute honor to have him on the show. Enjoy!

Listen to Michael Cleveland’s new album here: https://michaelcleveland.bandcamp.com/album/lovin-of-the-game

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Produced by: Katie Daly

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We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 104: Del McCoury Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 104: Del McCoury Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features an interview with a true legend, Del McCoury. Del rose to fame in the sixties playing guitar and singing in Bill Monroe’s band (many consider Bill Monroe to be the “Father of Bluegrass.”) Six decades later, Del is still going strong. Del is a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry, he is a Grammy award-winner, he is a 9-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year, and he has collaborated with some of the greatest artists in the world in a variety of genres. In this episode, Del shares timeless stories about his days with Bill Monroe, as well as when he joined Phish on stage at their festival. He also shares advice for up-and-coming musicians, his thoughts about the end of life, and so much more… Enjoy! Get tickets to DelFest 2023 in Cumberland, MD from May 25th - 28th here: https://delfest.com/tickets/ And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8 Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ ) Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep 103: Chuck Garvey of moe. Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 103: Chuck Garvey of moe.

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features an interview with Chuck Garvey, guitarist of the iconic jamband, moe. After suffering a stroke in November of 2021, Chuck has worked his way back to health and will be rejoining moe. for a 21-date Winter 2023 tour. There is so much love for Chuck and we are so excited for his return. We hope you enjoy this interview and you can find tickets to moe.’s Winter tour here: https://moe.org/tour

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Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ )

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 102: Jennifer Hartswick of Trey Anastasio Band Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 102: Jennifer Hartswick of Trey Anastasio Band

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, we are joined by the one and only Jennifer Hartswick. Jennifer is well-known for her singing & trumpet playing with Trey Anastasio Band, as well as for her various collaborations with other jam band greats. In this interview, Cam & Jen go deep on songwriting, Jen’s incredible solo music, the nuances of collaboration, and more… Enjoy!

Check out all things Jennifer Hartswick here! - https://linktr.ee/jenhartswick

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Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ )

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 101: Jonny Scoblionko of Bauer Entertainment Marketing & Paul Bacher of Brooklyn Bowl Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 101: Jonny Scoblionko of Bauer Entertainment Marketing & Paul Bacher of Brooklyn Bowl

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, we are joined by Jonny Scoblionko and Paul Bacher. Jonny works for Bauer Entertainment Marketing, a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping entertainment brands grow their fanbase and sell more tickets. Paul is the talent buyer for two locations of one of America’s most legendary venues - Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia and Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg. Both of these guys have done incredible work in the music industry and share all sorts of insights about what it takes to be a successful artist, booking manager, and professional in the music biz… Enjoy!

Learn more about Bauer Entertainment Marketing here: https://www.bauerentertainmentmarketing.com/

And here’s where you can check out what Paul’s got going on at Brooklyn Bowl Philly: https://www.brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia

An more on Brooklyn Bowl's several locations: https://www.brooklynbowl.com/

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Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ )

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 100: Dezron Douglas of Trey Anastasio Band Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 100: Dezron Douglas of Trey Anastasio Band Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, we are joined by Dezron Douglas, the bassist of Trey Anastasio Band. In addition to touring the country with TAB, Dezron is a part of the faculty at NYU. In this episode, Dez takes us through his story of finding his way as an artist, lessons he’s learned about life through music, the magic of improvisation, and so much more. Enjoy! Check out Dezron Douglas’s new album ‘ATALAYA’ here: https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/atalaya And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8 Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ ) Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 99: Dave Weissman & Josh Pollack Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 99: Dave Weissman & Josh Pollack

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode is with two veterans in the music business who have a ton of knowledge about what it takes to be successful in the music business. First off we have our friend Dave Weissman, a marketer and publicist who’s worked with a number of incredible festivals and artists, including Sweetwater 420 Festival, 4848 Festival, Dark Star Orchestra, Greensky Bluegrass, The Werks, and more. Part 2 of this episode features an interview with Josh Pollack of Gem & Jam Festival and The Get Down music venue in Portland, Oregon.

Find tickets for Gem & Jam Festival here - https://gemandjamfestival.com/

And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8

Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ )

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 98: Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 98: Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, we are joined by the Grammy-award-winning banjo player of The Infamous Stringdusters, Chris Pandolfi. Chris is also the host of the podcast - Inside The Musician’s Brain. In this episode, Chris takes us on a deep dive into the history, tradition, and progression of Bluegrass. He also opens up about his thoughts on originality, authenticity, leadership, mental health, and his creative process. Chris is the absolute man and this episode is one of our favorites. Hope you enjoy!

Check out Toward The Fray by The Infamous Stringdusters here: https://fanlink.to/TowardTheFray

Chris Pandolfi’s solo project, TRAD+ here: http://chrispandolfi.com/?page_id=1509

And his podcast Inside The Musician’s Brain here: https://www.osirispod.com/podcasts/inside-the-musicians-brain/

And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8

Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ )

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 97: Adam Berta Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 97: Adam Berta Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, we are joined by concert photographer Adam Berta. Adam just returned from tour with Goose and Trey Anastasio Band where he was contracted to take photos of both bands. In this episode, Adam shares stories of the artists he admires the most, he talks about what TABOOSE tour was like, and of course, this episode is filled with those lovably bothersome (and copyright-protected) Adam Berta antics. We love Adam and we hope you all enjoy the episode! Check out his work at: https://www.bertaphoto.com/ And follow him on socials here: https://www.instagram.com/adambertaphoto/ https://www.facebook.com/adambertaphoto And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8 Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ ) Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 95: Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass Jul 17, 2023

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Ep. 95: Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, Paul shares his perspective on songwriting, the artistic process, performing, and how Greensky Bluegrass continues to stay relevant. We are huge Greensky Bluegrass fans and we hope you enjoy the episode!

Find tickets to Greensky Bluegrass Tour here: https://greenskybluegrass.com/#!/events

Stream "Stress Dreams" here: https://orcd.co/stressdreams

And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8

Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ )

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins