Episode 299: Joe Funk of Kitchen Dwellers

I’m excited to be back in Chicago after an EPIC European holiday and Joe Funk  of Kitchen Dwellers is back for a second round with me on Roadcase for this week’s episode!  

Joe’s always down for a fun conversation, and he not only talks to me about his growing family, but also about the impact of Kitchen Dwellers steady rise over the past decade of grinding it out on the road, and how band member roles are constantly changing and evolving… in a good way. The Dwellers latest album, Seven Devils, is an intriguing ode to Dante’s Inferno — a concept album that ultimately found its conceptual direction pulled — literally — from the depths of Hell. It’s a heady concept that only a heady band such as the Dwellers could have pulled off, and they nailed it.

It’s always fun to have Joe on the show — he’s smart, personable, and very much aware of his own role and how it’s evolved over time. The Dwellers are out on the road this Winter and coming to a Western ski town near you, so go check out this extraordinary (and trippy) band of brothers!!

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Episode Chapters: 

00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg

04:27 Technical Challenges and Introductions

07:28 Parenthood and Personal Growth

10:25 Life on the Road and Family Dynamics

13:30 Nature and Environment

16:35 Transitioning in Music Career

19:21 Creative Processes and Challenges

22:25 Inspiration and Life Events

27:37 Maintaining Emotional Connections Through Technology

29:16 The Journey of Growth in Music

30:10 Taking Risks for Production Quality

31:47 The Benefits of a Steady Climb

33:18 The Challenges of Sudden Fame

34:35 Investing in Future Success

36:37 Creative Collaboration in Music

39:48 The Evolution of Improvisation

44:09 Conceptualizing the New Album

48:57 Differences in Album Production Styles

53:15 Navigating the Balance of Jamming and Structure

56:21 The Unique Charm of Bluegrass Bands

56:37 Pine Creek: A Growing Music Venue

1:00:18 Themed Performances and Creative Shows

01:04:28 Meal Prepping and Culinary Adventures

01:07:51 New Music and Upcoming Projects

01:10:52 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg

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