Roadcase Podcast

On this week’s episode, I talk to Jon Muq, whose extraordinary tale is one of resilience, courage, fate, and his deep desire to simply “follow the sound.”  Raised in Uganda and now living in Austin, Texas since 2018, when he disembarked from a months-long gig with Norwegian Cruises and found himself in the middle of the SXSW Festival, Jon is set to release his debut album, Flying Away, produced by...

Tyler Ramsey sat down with me for this week’s episode of Roadcase, and I couldn’t be more stoked to chat with the former Band of Horses guitarist.  Tyler is a kind and gentle soul, who truly values the power of music as a means of connection with his audience. His latest album, New Lost Ages, sees him team up with producer Phil Ek (Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes), and takes us on a deep ride, both mu...

One of my favorite artists and humans, Greg Ormont, joins me on Roadcase with the release a their new album, "Day in Time."  We chat about everything from Italy and his well-known love of cheese to musical theatre and the origins of the band at University of Maryland. Greg is a truly unique individual who is both deliberate and free-flowing in his thought: that rare breed of artist who n...

JJ Grey joins me on Roadcase for this week's episode and I couldn't be more psyched!!  I recently caught up with JJ while in the midst of a massive US tour, having recently released his ninth studio album and first since 2016, entitled Olustee. A proud native Floridian, JJ is an intriguing artist with a unique view on life and his creative pursuits. I talked to JJ about his almost Zen-li...

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-nigh...

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 coinc...

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 wom...

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, fami...

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 ac...

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...

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 hi...

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 wo...

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 a...

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 H...

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 tal...

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, acce...

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...

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, releas...

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, fasc...

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 t...

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 ma...

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 o...

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 ta...

I’ve got Justin Osborne of Susto on the show this week and we had an amazing conversation that you’re going to love. He’s just released a new album, My Entire Life, his fifth full-length effort, and I talk to Justin about his current direction — both from an artistic and personal perspective  — and like some of us, he is in the midst of several big, positive changes in his life. Transparency and v...

Roadcase is kicking off Season 4 and I'm talking to musician, actor, performer and overall great guy, Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves for this inaugural episode!!  Shakey Graves' new album, Movie of the Week, is an exciting project demonstrating the manifold perspectives of the creative mind. Alejandro talks to me about how this project came about, reflecting his lifelong intere...