About this episode

Chad Smith discusses his music education initiatives and recent collaborations with music legends.

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers joins Sandy Maxx to discuss launching the Chad Smith Foundation in Milwaukee, creating free after-school music programs for kids, and his recent experiences recording on the The Rolling Stones new album and working with Paul McCartney and Will Ferrell on Saturday Night Live. Plus, a preview of GuitarTown Music Festival in Waukesha, Discovery World’s Turtle Fest, and the delicious traditions, music, and culture of the 57th Annual Tosa Greek Fest.

People in this episode

Host: Sandy Maxx

Guest: Chad Smith

Topics covered

• music education
• music festivals
• celebrity interviews
• cultural events
• Milwaukee

Keywords

• Chad Smith
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• music education
• Tosa Greek Fest
• GuitarTown Music Festival
• Rolling Stones
• Paul McCartney

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chad Smith Foundation, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones

Places: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Discovery World

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