Pipeman in the Pit

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Matt from the band Spoken at the Louder Than Life Festival. They discuss the journey that brought Spoken to the festival, the evolution of music festivals in the US, the importance of kindness and gratitude within the music community, and memorable stories from Matt's three decades of touring. The conversation highlights behind-the-scenes festival preparatio...

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Ed and Riley Breckenridge of Thrice at the Louder Than Life festival. They discuss the festival experience, their musical origins, band dynamics, creative freedom, and upcoming tours. The conversation is candid, filled with stories about their musical upbringing, sustaining a band for nearly three decades, and reflections on what it means to be authentic as...

In this vibrant conversation recorded at Louder Than Life Festival, Pipeman sits down with Troy Sanders of Mastodon to talk festival experiences, the evolution of live music in the US and Europe, creative longevity, bucket-list bands, personal passions beyond music, and what makes performing so magical for both artists and fans. Main Topics Covered Mastodon’s history with Louder Than Life and Wimm...

In this lively episode recorded at the Louder Than Life festival, Pipeman sits down with Pär Sundström from Sabaton to discuss life on the road, global touring, cultural insights, the importance of history in music, and their latest collaboration with Pop Evil. They share personal anecdotes, reflect on cross-cultural experiences, and explore how music can bridge divides. Main Topics Covered Tourin...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews members of Scary Kids Scaring Kids, including vocalist Albert, live at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation covers the band's evolution after the passing of their original singer, performing under extreme weather conditions, the importance of authenticity in music, and exciting new releases on the horizon. Th...

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Alex and Paul from the Berlin-based band Vianova at Louder Than Life festival. They discuss their origins, musical inspirations, experiences in extreme weather, passions beyond music, current touring, and future creative pursuits. The conversation is filled with humor, personal stories, and reflections on the energy and joy of performing live. Main Topics Co...

In this dynamic episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipe Man sits down with internationally acclaimed violinist Lindsey Stirling at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation delves into Lindsey Stirling’s journey redefining the violin, her blend of music and movement, her charitable efforts to eliminate medical debt, the stories that shape her career, the culture she fosters...

In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman interviews Adrian Patrick and Ryan Patrick from the band Otherwise at Louder Than Life, reflecting on their 12-year journey since playing the festival’s very first edition. The discussion spans the band’s evolution into full independence, their nonprofit initiatives with Life by Music, the importance of authenticity in music, family dynamics of working together,...

In this candid and engaging episode of Podcast, Pipeman sits down with Donovan Blair of The Toadies (with contributions from Mark Resnacek) at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation dives deep into the band's anti-hate messaging, the unifying power of music, their journey with major festivals, and an intimate look at recording their latest self-financed album with legendary producer Steve...

In this episode of the Podcast, Pipeman sits down with Zach and Jamie from Sent by Ravens for an exclusive reunion interview at Louder Than Life. The conversation covers their return to the stage after 13 years, life changes, songwriting evolution, industry support, and the challenges of performing in extreme heat. The band also introduces their latest single, "A Quiet War," and shares insights in...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman catches up with the band Chained Saint at the Louder Than Life festival. The group dives into what it’s like performing in extreme heat, their first main stage festival experience, the difference between US and UK crowds, and their brand new release. With high-energy banter and behind-the-scenes festival stories, this conversation...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Matt B. from From Ashes to New at Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation covers the band's recent successes, the grind behind their achievements, support within the music community, meaningful tattoos, Philadelphia pride, sports loyalties, and what fans can look forward to from the ever-busy band. Main Topics C...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman sits down with Tyler Burgess of the band American Monster at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation delves into nostalgia-inspired fashion, the motivation behind forming American Monster, the realities of performing under extreme conditions, and the freedom of creative self-expression. Listeners are treated to stories from the festival...

In this episode of Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Andrew and Matt from Dance Gavin Dance at the Louder Than Life (dubbed "Hotter Than Life") festival. They discuss the festival experience, changes within the band, haunted venues, balancing performance with extreme weather, and what's next for Dance Gavin Dance. Main Topics Covered Festival Life and “Hotter Than Life” T...

Join Pipeman on The Adventures of Pipeman from Louder Than Life festival as he chats with drummer and lead vocalist Billy McNicol. Discover Billy's unique journey in music, how his high-energy trio came together, his deep Louisville roots, and some heartfelt life advice. Main Topics Covered Billy McNicol's musical background and heritage Collaborations with the University of Louisville Assembling...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Jack from Dead Poet Society at Louder Than Life festival. They dive into the challenges and rewards of performing at festivals, the process behind Dead Poet Society's new album "Monarch," the importance of artistic evolution, and maintaining authenticity as artists. They also discuss upcoming tour plans and what fans ca...

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait at Louder Than Life Festival. The discussion is full of humor, festival stories, rock n’ roll insights, and personal reflections on music, style, and the artist’s journey. Lee Jennings gives an inside look at the band’s upcoming record, the creative process, and the importance of authenticity and community in music. Main...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman catches up with Canadian band Freeze The Fall at the Louder Than Life Festival—dubbed "Hotter Than Life" due to the heat. The conversation explores the band's origins, their journey from small-town Canada to major festivals, the role of introversion in artistry, and the importance of friendship and vulnerability in music. The band...

In this episode of the Adventures Pipeman W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Brandon and Ryan from Hot Mulligan backstage at the Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation dives into the band's festival experiences, personal passions, thoughts on tattoos and artistry, and what fans can expect from Hot Mulligan in the coming months. Main Topics Covered Performing at Louder Than Life & festival exp...

In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman interviews Lowry from The Rasmus Band live at the Louder Than Life festival. The discussion covers The Rasmus' excitement about playing major US festivals, their journey building a fanbase in America, experiences touring both large festivals and intimate venues, and the personal passions of Lowry outside of music. The episode also delves into stories about legen...

In this episode, Pipeman interviews Michael Barr and Mike Terry from the band Volumes, live from the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation spans their debut at Wimmer festivals, the evolution of their music, the importance of creativity versus nostalgia, personal passions outside of music, and exciting news about upcoming tours and albums. The interview is rich with stories about their journ...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Kurt Vanderhoof and Ken Mary of Metal Church at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation dives into Metal Church’s long-standing creative drive, the evolution of heavy metal, artist experiences on the festival circuit, and the power of staying true to classic metal roots. Listener favorites like musician-run...

In this lively episode, Pipeman sits down with Hugo from Tantric at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation spans festival antics, life on tour, rock culture, the challenges of singing the Star-Spangled Banner, multigenerational bands, and the unique sense of community in the rock and metal world. Packed with humor and heartfelt moments, this episode offers both insider stories and reflect...

In this lively and personal interview at Louder Than Life festival, Pipeman welcomes Terry Corso of Alien Ant Farm. They dive into stories about pugs, quirky fan moments, festival life, and the 25th anniversary of Alien Ant Farm's seminal album "Anthology." Terry Corso shares details about their celebratory tour, new music, and his passion for both dogs and music, providing listeners with both hum...

In this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Josh Todd and Nick Wolf of Death Valley Dreams. The conversation dives into the band's unique approach to music, their fashion choices on stage, the impact of authenticity in creativity, and surprising stories about their connection with Sheetz. The discussion highlights the importance of passion, authenticity,...