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 incredible musical talents and a calm, confident and humble demeanor, and he talks to me about the long journey back after the pandemic. We discuss all the elements — personal and musical — that makes their expression just so unique. Brad is thoughtful and warm and I’m honored to call him a friend.
The Barr Brothers is currently out on the road, playing in support of Mumford & Sons through mid-November, and then will hit the road in February to play headlining shows throughout the US.
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Chapters:
00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg
05:20 Introduction and Technical Setup
08:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery
09:59 The Impact of the Pandemic on Music
17:07 Growing Up in Providence
25:46 Musical Education and Influences
27:29 The Heart of Rock and Personal Connections
34:07 Transitioning to Montreal: A New Chapter
40:27 From Improvisation to Structured Songwriting
43:31 Personal Growth Through Music
46:13 Collaborations and Guest Artists in New Music
54:10 The Journey of Songwriting and Healing
58:20 Facing Life's Challenges Through Music
01:03:37 Relatability in Songwriting
01:05:48 The Future of Collaboration
01:07:24 Exploring Duo Dynamics in Performance
01:11:48 Innovative Guitar Techniques
01:18:31 The Unique Sound of The Barr Brothers
01:19:50 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg
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