Load-In Through The Back

Bust out your sh*ttiest guitars– wait, I mean your sh*tar! Our guest on Season 3, Episode 19 of “Load-In Through the Back” is the esteemed percussionist of the Wood Brothers: Jano Rix!

Beyond traveling and recording in one of the biggest Americana outfits of the modern era, Jano is also a celebrated producer and songwriter.

He recently teamed up with his father Luther (Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue, Leonard Cohen) to write, recor...

If you’re poking around Season 3, Episode 18 of “Load-In Through the Back” looking for soulful songwriting, honest reinvention, and the quiet power of independence — you’ve found it.

Our guest is Nicki Bluhm, the Americana singer-songwriter behind Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, who recently released a brand-new solo record crafted entirely on her Tennessee farm — tracked between hay baling, trail rides, and the kind of wide-open qui...

Another episode of “Load-In Through the Back” and ANOTHER return guest… Well, sort of. We’re chatting to ANOTHER iconic member from one of the most successful rock outfits of the 1990s and early-2000s: Will Turpin, bassist and founding member of Collective Soul on Season 03, Episode 17. 

BONUS FUN: spot the error / omission in the Cold Open and leave it in the comments.

Collective Soul is the platinum-selling band behind hits like “S...

Some of you asked for it, some of you didn’t, but either way… we’re back with the second half of “Load-In Through the Back” Season 03!

We’re kicking it off with an emotionally dense and wildly entertaining conversation with singer/songwriter Morgxn!

A Nashville native by way of New York and Los Angeles, Morgxn got their start in the original production of Spring Awakening on Broadway. Chiseling their way into the popular mus...

As if being members of renowned Americana group Wilco wasn’t enough, Pat Sansone and John Stirratt create hauntingly beautiful and intellectually engaging throwback pop-rock a la Big Star under the moniker the Autumn Defense.

They recently released a new record entitled “Here and Nowhere,” following an eleven year break. They are also our guests on Season 3, Episode 15 of “Load-In Through the Back.” 

Pat and John join us via Zoom to ...

Today’s guest is hell on heels and then some. She is an artist. A singer. A mother. A survivor. She is Ashley Monroe, and she is our guest on Season 3, Episode 14 of “Load-In Through the Back”!

A native of Knoxville, TN, Ashley and her family moved to Nashville to pursue music following the death of her father in her early teens. Ashley found success on country radio and beyond as a solo artist, a member of the female-fronted superg...

Is it so bad to want a good life? 

We’re not sure, but it’s not so bad to want a new episode of Load-In Through the Back with New York songster and Top 4 member of the band Fantastic Cat: Brian Dunne!

Brian recently released a brand-new solo album entitled “Clams Casino” which is arguably Troy’s favorite record of 2025.

In this conversation we dive into the obstacles of releasing music independently, avoiding van theft, chronic creati...

Don't worry, I won't hurt you, I only want you to have some fun–

And fun we had during this conversation with author, podcaster, and all-around nice-guy James Campion!

James recently released his brand-new book “Revolution: Prince, the Band, the Era” chronicling the chaotic rise and strange lore surrounding Prince and his iconic group.

Don’t let his job description fool you, this is one of the most engaging musical conversatio...

SunDown47’s Steve Drymalski is more than just a singer, songwriter, front man, tour manager, lighting technician, and music fiend… he’s also our guest on Season 03, Episode 11 of “Load-In Through the Back!” 

A life-long lover of music turned band member, Steve’s first life in the business came as a lighting technician and production manager for esteemed artists such as Soundgarden, Aerosmith, and Pearl Jam.

When COVID-19 shuttered th...

Are you really a Vermont-based music podcast until you’ve chatted with this Waitsfield native?

That’s right, it’s a milestone episode featuring songstress Grace Potter and the Special Projects Conductor of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) Matt LaRocca!

Following the successful maiden run of their orchestral and rock n’ roll mod podge, Grace is once again sliding into her sousaphone for a reimagined journey through her iconic cata...

Whether you know it or not, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the timeless licks and tones of today’s guest: Zak Loy.

A native of Dinero, Texas, Zak made a name for himself as a guitarist in the Austin music scene as early as twelve years old. He has since formed and fronted well-known nationally touring groups such as Alpha Rev, Damesviolet, and Mother’s Anthem. 

In 2012, he became a permanent member of iconic ‘90s rockers +LIVE+ and...

Our guest today is a country troubadour in the tradition of Waylon and Wille by way of pop-sensible country rockers ala Brantley Gilbert and Kip Moore. 

He is Kolton Moore, and if you’re not already privy to his Texas country balladeering, you’re in for a treat.

Kolton joins us to discuss the recording process of his upcoming record, embracing the co-write, playing to one and a half fans, the effects eating Subway tuna fish can have ...

If you’re looking for us to show you what you’re looking for, you’ve found it.

Our guest today is one of the internet’s earliest musical stars: Chad Wolf of Carolina Liar.

In the nearly two decades since his debut LP “Coming To Terms” spawned the massive hit “Show Me What I’m Looking For”, Chad has been in the trenches creating art, writing songs, and mining authenticity.

On this episode, Chad joins us to describe the lat...

Our guest today said “let’s start a riot,” but we said “let’s start with a podcast and see how it goes.” 

We’re talking to Neil Sanderson, the renowned drummer of alt-rockers Three Days Grace!

Since forming in 1997, Three Day Grace have transcended era and genre amassing 19 Number 1’s on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts including “Never Too Late,” “Animal I’ve Become,” “Pain,” and their major label debut “I Hate Everything About ...

Mason Jennings may well be Minnesota’s greatest export that hasn’t performed at the Super Bowl. He is also our guest on Season 3, Episode 5 of “Load-In Through the Back.”

Since releasing his self-titled album in 1997, Mason has made a name for himself on the back of relentless touring and his stunning third-person narrative songwriting. 

His most recent album, “Magnifier” was released earlier this year. 

Mason joins us to discuss bala...

Heart and soul without the bullsh*t,  our guest on Season 03, Episode 04 is S.G. Goodman– an esteemed singer/songwriter out of Kentucky who has shared bills and collaborated with the likes of My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and renowned balladeer Jason Isbell. 

She recently released her third solo LP entitled “Planting By the Signs” in June. 

S.G. joins us on a rare day-off to discuss chronic touring, carving out space to be creative, ...

Today’s guest joins us from the back lounge of a moving tour bus (talk about committing to the bit, right?) to discuss her esteemed career as the singer, songwriter, and frontwoman behind one of the most well-known bands of the 1990s. We’re talking to Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer!

Formed in 1992 alongside songwriter guitarist Matt Slocum, Sixpence rose to national prominence following their 1997 self-titled major label deb...

Despite geographical improbability, we’re heading west to the Cumberland Gap with today’s guest– the esteemed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist behind Old Crow Medicine Show: Ketch Secor!

Ketch recently released his first proper solo album, “Story the Crow Told Me,” a 12-song collection that chronicles the rise of his iconic band by incorporating roots, folk, rock, hip-hop, and spoken-word elements to fully encompass the...

No one asked for it, but here we are– back for Season Three of “Load-In Through the Back!”

Our guest today is a certified badass… well, definition dependent– but regardless, anyone who rocks Prince in a minx coat as their ZOOM hold screen certainly warrants some praise when it comes to badassery. Of course (based on our episode’s title) we’re talking about my forever man-crush: Matt Nathanson.

Matt is the Massachusetts-born singer/so...