Roadcase Podcast

I’m super pumped to speak with Anders Beck for Episode 226!! Anders is the dobro player for Greensky Bluegrass, whose unique blend of Bluegrass and Rock and makes it one of the most compelling sounds in live music today.  Greensky has been touring practically non-stop for over 20 years, and Anders stopped in to chat with me just after completing their Winter Tour with yet another sold out two-night run at the Ryman Auditorium. Ande...

This was certainly one of the most poignant and moving interviews I’ve conducted on Roadcase. I talked to the amazing Rett Madison, who tells the story of her investigation, discovery and ultimately, vindication in uncovering the source of her Mother’s pain during her short life, and it was both chilling and empowering to hear. You need to really hear this story to believe it — we’re talking coincidences and psychic mediums reveali...

March was International Women’s Month and I sat down with Anna Ayers, the General Manager at Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg, for this week’s episode of Roadcase. I talked to Anna not only about her role at Pete Shapiro’s flagship venue but also chatted about her background in performing arts, the music business, and what it means to her to work in the unique environment at the Bowl, which features women in all major management roles. A...

Dallon Weekes is here on Roadcase this week, and I'm excited to share my interview with this veteran performer and experienced touring artist.  Dallon began his career in Salt Lake City with his band The Brobecks, and then spent years with Panic! At The Disco before settling on most recent project, I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW). Dallon is an intriguing mix of artistry, family man, and musical sage, if you wi...

I’m so pleased to have Myron Elkins on the show for this week’s episode. Myron is a super sweet and sincere human with a gentle and forthright presence, and we talk about his upbringing in rural Michigan as a self-admitted outlier, all the while devoting his free-time to honing his musical chops. After high school, Myron eventually landed a job as a welder when he was discovered after a seminal acoustic gig in Nashville, miraculous...

Fans need tickets and artists need fans. On this week’s episode, I talk to Brando Rich, co-founder and CEO of Cash or Trade, the popular ticket exchange app. Brando’s mission is to get tickets that might go unused into the hands of fans that need them -- at face value or less. As the de-facto head of the Face Value Movement, Brando talks to me about the intricacies of ticketing, how best to thwart scalpers, and how the live music e...

Durand Jones has a lot to say, and we really get into it in this amazing and refreshing conversation. Effusive, warm and fun-loving with a terrific sense of humor, Durand is here to honor his Louisiana roots and his hometown of Hillaryville, on the Mississippi just north of New Orleans. Having recently released his debut solo album, Wait Til I Get Over, Durand and I talk about going out without his band, The Indications, and I lear...

Marcus Rezak is here and we're diving deep into the world of improvisational modern rock. I talk to Marcus about his commitment to collaborations and sit-ins as well as his new album Guitar Head, produced by Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy) and featuring Kris Myers and Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee, among others! Collaboration is a way of life in Marcus's world and he's played with a lon...

We’re delving into the world of artist management this week when I talk to manager Drew Simmons, who’s riding high with his chief client, Noah Kahan -- one of the biggest names in music today.  Drew is a Partner at Foundations Artist Management in Nashville and is now at the pinnacle of his career. Nine years ago he discovered Noah’s music on SoundCloud, subsequently drove to Vermont to meet him and the rest is history. Drew had al...

Mayer Hawthorne is with me on Roadcase for this week’s episode, and I was honored to talk with this intriguing and widely-respected artist at this particular point in his life. Mayer’s latest album, For All Time, is a uniquely psychedelic ode to love in the style of the R&B and Soul artists who have been an inspiration throughout his long career. But more importantly, as Mayer winds down his Hawthorne Rides Again Tour, he will ...

Big shoutout to all you Auburn University fans out there for this week’s episode when I sit down with Birmingham, AL natives and members of The Brook & The Bluff, who began their career playing house gigs and frat parties while pursuing their studies. This is a super lively five-way epic interview with band members John Canada, Joseph Settine, Fred Lankford and Alec Bolton who joined me to talk about their latest projects and l...

The amazing and inspiring Allison Russell joins me on Roadcase this week for a very special conversation. Allison’s latest album, The Returner, which received four Grammy nominations including Best American Album, truly celebrates the concept of “chosen family,” and I talk to Allison — a survivor of abuse — about the importance she places upon surrounding oneself with those that provide love, acceptance, and a nurturing environment...

While major summer festival announcements are coming in fast and furious, I dig deep into the Roadcase Vault and dream of warm summer days with four previously unreleased in-person interviews I did at last year’s Lollapalooza 2023 featured on this week’s episode.

First up is Texas rocker and legendary road dog Austin Meade who is now a new Dad, having welcomed his son into the world shortly after I spoke to him, and is just coming o...

Say She She is here and I am still smiling from this super fun conversation I had with this stellar trio!!  The amazing Nya, Piya and Sabrina have been close friends for ages, and have finally come together in recent years to combine absolutely enthralling vocals with a vibey funk style they've dubbed "discodelic," and it's totally infectious. Their second album, Silver, released in 2023 has set a high benchmark...

Stewart Copeland of The Police is on Roadcase for this week’s episode!  Stewart is a noted author, composer, multi-Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and just all-around great dude. He's a truly legendary drummer who created a style uniquely his own, and approaches life with a great sense of humor, kinetic energy and wit; we really get into it with his loads of opinions, fascinating background info and deep un...

I’m honored to feature Adam Weiner on this week’s special Hanukkah episode. Not only is he a fellow Jew, but he’s also one of the most dynamic and hard-working performers out there today. “Live performance is what wakes me up in the morning,” exclaims Adam proudly, and I’m grateful for that. His live performances are legendary and are the embodiment of inclusivity; a place where his fans can let their freak-flag fly. On the heels o...

I spoke to the super-chill Oklahoma native Max Rainer of Wilderado in this compelling interview, and it was like meeting an old friend. Max is a family man who cares deeply about the relationships in his life and quite intentionally strives to strike a healthy balance between his home life and his time on the road. However, after having played over 250 shows in 2022, Wilderado is now seeking to maintain a bit more measured pace. Bu...

In this revealing conversation I had with Zac Carper of FIDLAR, we talk about everything from the scrappy and crazy beginning of his journey, to his struggles with addiction, and his maturing into a fully self-aware human strengthened by his belief in the power of positive thinking. Now clean and sober, Zac appreciates even more the life he lives on the road, where he gets to share his deep love of live performance with his devoted...

Zzzahara joins me on Roadcase this week on the heels of their latest album, Tender, to talk to me about their current path of self-improvement. But it has not been an easy journey that brought them to this point.  Zzzahara and I talk not only about the self-reflection, awareness and confidence needed to reach a level of vulnerability, but also the hard work (and a strong meditation practice) it takes to become the best person you c...