Roadcase Podcast

I sat down with Daniel Donato at the lovely Russell Hotel in Nashville, and the resulting conversation was one of the most unique I’ve had here on Roadcase. Daniel is both a deep thinker and a truly talented musician, and in this interview we explore the metaphysics of live performance — and just what it means to explore the outer limits of both music and consciousness. Daniel also talks to me about his own experience and growth as an individual, and how his faith and a belief in a higher for...

A big welcome back to Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman of Briscoe who return to the show this week. Briscoe’s phenomenal second full-length album, Heat of July, came out in September. Produced by Brad Cook, who assembled a folk-rock supergroup, the album features members of Houndmouth, Mipso and Bon Iver along with Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse and legend Phil Cook. Philip and Truett are childhood friends — they’ve lived almost parallel lives, and they talk to me about the delicate balance ...

The Happy Fits are on the show this week, and I’m really psyched to welcome founding member Calvin Langman along with his newest bandmate and my friend Raina Mullen to Roadcase for this awesome and super fun conversation. It was really great to catch up with them just after their epic European tour of late last year. Despite some lineup changes over the last few years, things have settled in quite nicely for the band, and the success of their latest album, Lovesick, has solidified it all for ...

I’m so excited to kick off Season 6 of Roadcase with Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, the one and only Jorma Kaukonen!! Jorma was a true pioneer of the counter-culture era of psychedelic rock in the late 60s San Francisco music scene, and having him on the show is particularly relevant as we sadly just lost another music icon, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. I spoke to Jorma in November, thus prior to recent events, ...

I’m excited to be back in Chicago after an EPIC European holiday and Joe Funk of Kitchen Dwellers is back for a second round with me on Roadcase for this week’s episode! Joe’s always down for a fun conversation, and he not only talks to me about his growing family, but also about the impact of Kitchen Dwellers steady rise over the past decade of grinding it out on the road, and how band member roles are constantly changing and evolving… in a good way. The Dwellers latest album, S...

I caught up once again with Mo Lowda & The Humble on their Tailing the Ghost Tour for their recent shows in Birmingham and Nashville. On this episode, I continue my Roadcase on the Road Series, as I feature interviews with the two “newest” members of Mo Lowda, bassist Jeff Lucci and guitarist Kirby Sybert. At the tail-end of this seven-week tour, the band is totally in the pocket, vibes are high and the entire operation was a well-oiled machine. And their playing followed suit...

Please join me in celebrating Bluegrass on Roadcase this week with Sara Watking of I'm With Her!! Sara is a native of San Diego, where she began her musical journey along with her brother Sean, playing wherever and whenever they could. When they met Chris Thile and formed Nickel Creek in 1989, they formed a musical bond that has lasted decades. In the wake of the Nickel Creek hiatus of 2006, Sara went on to pursue a solo career, with her debut 2009 self-titled album produced by John Pau...

Brad Barr is on the show this week, and I can’t wait to share this interview with you!! Brad and his brother Andrew make up the amazing combo, The Barr Brothers, and they’re psyched to be back with a new album coming out this Friday, October 17, entitled Let It Hiss. This amazing album features a variety of collaborations with friends including Elizabeth Powell (Land of Talk), Josie Adams (Arc Iris) and none other than Jim James of My Morning Jacket. Brad is a special human with ...

Renowned keyboard player and all-around great human Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident is here!! Kyle has been behind the keys and on the road with Cheese for almost three decades, and has been at it as a solo artist for two decades. His latest album, All We Are, is a timely and lively collection of wonderful songs and great jams, all the while celebrating life and reflecting on the challenges many of us face. Kyle has a fun-loving charm; he’s quirky and kind, and h...

After a short and much-needed break, I’m back with new episodes and excited to have The Lemon Twigs on the show this week! Brian and Michael D’Addario have perfected a vintage pop sound to make it their own, and their shimmery, fun vibes combine with vocal harmonies seemingly only brothers can achieve. Despite their relatively young age, they are industry veterans, and have been performing for the majority of their lives. With a musical family as a support network, they started out ove...

I sat down to chat with tons of amazing artists at Lollapalooza last weekend, and I’m psyched to present this second installment — Part 2 — of my interviews from this giant festival that took place right in my front yard in downtown Chicago!! This episode features the LA-based Carter Vail whose terrific sense of humor and eternal optimism is totally captivating. Jesse Detor is next up and they really bring the Girl Rock energy and excitement to Roadcase. Jesse and her pals met at Berkle...

My series of interviews from Newport Folk Festival comes to a close with this Part 3 featuring Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light and the band flipturn. Jake Cochran, together with his bandmate Jeff Gorman, has run the Bike Stage at Newport now for four years and it has become an exciting nexus for the Newport Folk community and a centerpiece for tons of breathtaking musical performances. I talk to Jake about what cycling and the role environmental change play for Illiterate Light and we ...