Schecky's Jam Bands

Hey jam heads, welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands — the show where we dive deep into the groove, the improvisation, and the magic behind the best jam bands on the planet. Today, we’re talking about a group that perfectly walks the line between precision and chaos — a band that’s as tight as Rush but as unpredictable as Phish. Yep… we’re talking about Umphrey’s McGee.

The story of Umphrey’s McGee starts back in 1997 at the Universit...

Hey hey, jam family—welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, where we dig deep into the music, the legends, and the rising stars of the jam scene. Today we’re heading to Athens, Georgia—home to a lot of great music—to talk about a band that’s been laying down ethereal, melodic grooves for over two decades now: Perpetual Groove, or as the fans call them, P-Groove.

So let’s rewind the tape. Perpetual Groove formed in 1997 at the Savannah ...

Hey now, jam lovers, and welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands — the place where we spin stories, break down the jams, and shine a light on the bands that are pushing improvisational music into new directions.

Today, we’re heading down south to Athens, Georgia — a city with a legendary music history — to talk about one of the most exciting young bands on the scene: Underground Springhouse.

Underground Springhouse came together back in ...

“Hey everyone, welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, the place where we dig deep into the bands that keep the spirit of improvisation, community, and straight-up grooves alive. Today, we’re heading into the tribal, spiritual, world-infused universe of a band that really carved out its own lane in the jam scene of the ‘90s and beyond — that’s right, we’re talking about Rusted Root.

So, let’s get into it.”

“Rusted Root was formed back i...

Hey now, jam family — welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, the podcast where we dive deep into the stories, sounds, and spirit of the bands that keep the improvisational flame alive. Today, we’re going back to the source — the godfathers of the jam scene, the band that changed how we think about live music: The Grateful Dead.

Whether you’re a lifelong Deadhead or just getting your feet wet, this episode’s going to explore how this l...

“Welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, where we shine the spotlight on the bands that make every night feel like a new adventure. Today, we’re talking about one of the most enduring and beloved names in the jam scene — the one and only moe.

If Phish and the Dead laid the groundwork, moe. took it, strapped on some distortion pedals, and built a whole new playground. So let’s dig into how they came to be, their signature sound, and of ...

“Hey hey jam heads — welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, the podcast where we dive into the roots, grooves, and improvisational journeys of the bands keeping the jam scene alive. Today, we’re heading straight into the heart of Ohio to shine a light on a band that has built a reputation for explosive energy, fearless jams, and a fiercely loyal fanbase: The Werks.

If you haven’t given these guys a serious listen yet, trust me — you’r...

“Welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, the podcast where we dive deep into the legends and rising stars of the jam scene. Today, we’re talking about the band that sits on the throne of the jam-band kingdom. The group that took what the Grateful Dead pioneered and brought it into a new generation. That’s right—we’re talking about Phish.”

“Phish formed in Burlington, Vermont back in 1983 when Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon, Jon Fishman, a...

Welcome back, friends, to another episode of Schecky’s Jam Bands — your guide to the weird, wild, and wonderful corners of the jam band universe. Today, we’re diving into one of the most beloved and unique groups to come out of the modern jam scene — Twiddle.

Now, if you’ve ever set foot at a festival in the past decade, you’ve probably heard their name tossed around, often followed by someone saying, “Man, you gotta catch their set...

Hey hey, jam lovers, welcome back to another episode of Schecky’s Jam Bands, where we take a deep dive into the best grooves, improvisations, and stories in the world of jam. Today we’re talking about a band that’s carved out their own corner of the jam universe with a blend of rock, funk, psychedelic, and just enough weirdness to keep things beautifully unpredictable. That’s right—we’re talking about Big Something.

Big Something fo...

Welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, the show where we dive deep into the best bands pushing improvisation, energy, and genre-bending creativity. Today, we’re talking about a powerhouse of progressive rock-fusion that’s been taking the jam scene by storm — TAUK.

TAUK hails from Oyster Bay, New York. The core members — Matt Jalbert on guitar, A.C. Carter on keyboards, Charlie Dolan on bass, and Isaac Teel on drums — came together wit...

Welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, where we unpack the stories behind the bands lighting up festival fields coast-to-coast. Today, we’re diving into Baltimore’s own gleaming beacon of funk and good vibes: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong began in 2009 as a dorm-room project between college freshmen Greg "Scrambled Greg" Ormont and Jeremy Schon at the University of Maryland. From humble beginnings jamming on cov...

Hey, jam heads, welcome back to another episode of Schecky’s Jam Bands, the show where we dive deep into the grooves, the magic, and the madness of the jam band scene. Today, we’re heading to Prescott, Arizona, to talk about a band that’s been steadily climbing the ranks of the jam community with their explosive improvisation and fearless setlists — Spafford.

Spafford formed back in 2009 when guitarist and vocalist Brian Moss met ba...

Hey everyone, welcome to Schecky’s Jam Bands, where we cut through the noise and dig into the stories behind the bands lighting up stages across the globe. I’m Rob Scheckman, and today we're taking a deep dive into the soulful scorcher band called the Blues Pills.

Formed in 2011 in Örebro, Sweden, Blues Pills sprang from a transatlantic meeting between stepbrothers Zack Anderson (bass) and Cory Berry (drums), they were veterans of ...

Welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, the podcast that digs deep into the stories, sounds, and souls of the bands redefining live music today. I’m your host, Rob Scheckman, and today, we're sniffin’ around one of the fastest-rising acts in the jam band scene—Dogs In A Pile.

Yup, you heard that right—Dogs In A Pile. Quirky name, killer chops, and a whole lotta vibe. Let’s get into it.

Dogs In A Pile hails from the East Coast—specifical...

Welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands, the podcast where we dive deep into the wild world of genre-bending rock stars and musical revolutionaries. Today, we’re pulling the red curtains back on one of modern rock’s most enigmatic and electrifying figures: Jack White.

You may know him best as the frontman of The White Stripes, but that’s just the beginning. Jack White isn’t just a musician — he’s a walking record store, a sound engineer...

Hey everyone, welcome back to Schecky’s Jam Bands —your weekly deep-dive into the stories behind the best jam bands lighting up the scene today. I’m your host, Rob Scheckman, and today we’re cracking into one of the fastest-growing acts in the modern jam circuit—Eggy.

No, you didn’t mishear me. They’re called Eggy—like the breakfast food—and they’re serving up improvisational rock with a side of sincerity, groove, and psychedelic en...