Load-In Through The Back

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, tr...

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 pl...

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 th...

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 B...

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...

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 independ...

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 on...

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 ,...

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 re...

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 m...

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 eff...

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 joi...

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...

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...

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 to...

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...

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 spo...

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 ....

It’s the moment that some of you have all been waiting for– We are SO excited to share our conversation with  Wheatus  and  Steve Poltz  from the  Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center  in Stowe, VT. Recorded in front of a live audience on May 2nd, 2025, Brendan B. Brown and Steve join Troy and Pauly to discuss shoot-outs, kidnapping  John Prine , and  Jewel  soliciting a  JUUL  sponsorship (don’t wo...

It’s the Season Finale of “Load-In Through the Back” and it features a conversation with Doug Robb– the lead vocalist of alt rockers Hoobastank. On the back of their 2004 mega-hit “The Reason”, Hoobastank has sold over 10 million records worldwide and been nominated for three GRAMMY Awards. The band experienced a huge resurgence post-pandemic coinciding with the 20th Anniversary edition of their s...

Our guest on Season 02, Episode 39 of “ Load-In Through the Back ” is  Chris Vos , the rootsy lead vocalist and guitarist of blues rockers  The Record Company . The band burst onto the national scene with their 2016 debut “ Give it Back to You ” and have since released four full-length albums and been named an “ Artist You Need to Know ” by  Rolling   Stone  Magazine. They have toured extensively...

Say “so long” to Astoria, and “hello” to Kristopher Roe of the Ataris on Season 02, Episode 38 of “ Load-In Through the Back ”! The Indiana rockers 2003 album “ So Long, Astoria ” is widely regarded as one of pop punk’s best, and has been Certified Gold by the RIAA on the back of the hit singles “ In This Diary ” and their immensely popular Don Henley cover “ Boys of Summer .” Kristopher joins us...

Our guest today is one of the most iconic rock and roll pianists of all time– and if you don’t believe us, you can take it up with Elton John or Jimmy Page . We’re talking about Bill Payne , co-founder of the legendary group Little Feat . Born from the rubble of Frank Zappa ’s esteemed Mothers of Invention backing band, Los Angeles’ Little Feat formed in 1969 and quickly rose to cultural and criti...

Reid Parsons is a Vermont singer/songwriter poised for national success following the release of her debut LP “Back to Back.” She is also our guest on Season 02, Episode 36 of “Load-In Through the Back!” Reid joins us to discuss her creative process, hanging 100-yards of clothesline to sling merch, and provides insight on how to avoid the dreaded “load-in.” Follow @ReidParsonsMusic and visit ReidP...

Today’s guest is deserving of all their flowers– maybe that’s why they were left holding all the roses. We chat with Charlie Starr of Atlanta-based country-rockers Blackberry Smoke on Season 02, Episode 35 of “ Load-In Through the Back !” Since forming in 2000, Blackberry Smoke have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working acts in the country with their relentless touring schedule and sel...