Roadcase Podcast

I'm happy to welcome Grammy-nominated artists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius to the show!!  For two decades now, Holly and Jess have been crafting their unique vocal skills into an amazing sonic blend which combines into a singular, stunning voice -- an iconic sound that has informed the basis of their one-of-a-kind sound.  Holly and Jess are both self-aware and reflective, and they t...

The 502s frontman, Ed Isola is here this week!! Often referred to as “the happiest band on Earth,” The 502s bring the joyous energy to everything they do and their live shows are raucous celebrations of positivity!!   In this super fun interview, I ask Ed about the nature of the band’s consistent outpouring of good vibes exemplified both onstage and on their most recent studio album, Easy Street,...

I’m psyched to welcome back two-time Grammy-nominated @iammaggierose to Roadcase for this special episode!! Maggie is here to celebrate her new album, Half Moon, which was just released on August 14.  One of my favorite artists, Maggie’s musical and vocal talents combined with her down-to-earth vibe have earned her a devoted fanbase and critical acclaim —  a sweet story of success given the challe...

For this final episode from Lollapalooza, I sat down for a quick chat with Nick Francis and Steve Filippone of Surfing for Daisy!  Childhood friends from Asbury Park, NJ, Nick and Steve have been playing music together since they were kids. As life then happened and they both went separate directions for a bit, they never forgot the keen musical connection they have always shared. They re-formed t...

I’m psyched to welcome Easy Honey to Roadcase for Part 3 of my interviews from Lollapalooza which took place in the heart of Chicago a few weekends ago. I sat down with the full band and it was really great to get to know this close-knit group of friends (and brothers)! Easy Honey is Selby Austin, Webster Austin, Darby McGlone and Charlie Holt, and these guys have been absolutely crushing it recen...

In this Part 2 of my interviews from Lollapalooza, I’m happy to welcome back SNACKTIME to Roadcase!!  Sam Gellerstein and recent stellar addition on lead vocals, Nico Bryant, sit down with me to talk all about the latest news and developments in the their world.  This amazing Funk, Soul, Rock band with a beautiful joyous energy have been spreading the love and good vibes since 2020, when they bega...

Last weekend, Lollapalooza rolled into my front yard in Chicago, and in this Series, I’ll be featuring the interviews I did with a handful of amazing artists playing this giant festival. For this Part 1, I was especially psyched to mark the occasion by first sitting down with my friend, the amazing and inspiring Goldie Boutilier, who’s making her third appearance on the show. Since Goldie’s last i...

In this final interview from Newport Folk Festival, I sat down with the awesome duo of Casey Gomez Walker and Spencer Tweedy, whose project, Case Oats, is one of my favorite alt-country Chicago bands. Casey and Spencer are a uniquely compelling duo — complementing each other’s talents — both personally and professionally. Case Oats’ most recent album, the critically acclaimed Last Missouri Exit, c...

For this interview from Newport Folk Festival, I spoke to acclaimed singer songwriter  and Grammy nominee Morgan Nagler!!  Morgan’s debut album, “I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It,” is her first as a solo artist and represents a key step in her personal and professional evolution. When her work with Phoebe Bridgers on the song “Kyoto” turned into a Grammy nomination, Morgan’s life change...

I was privileged once again to attend Newport Folk Festival and even more grateful to sit down with Madi Diaz — four years after her first Roadcase guest spot in 2022. Madi is a striking artist with a unique flair for vulnerability and for putting her authentic self — and her feelings — on display in her songwriting. She is also a two-time Grammy nominee for her album Weird Faith, and was a member...

Grace Potter brings her upbeat energy and Rock vibes to Roadcase for this week’s episode. I’m super psyched to have Grace on the show — she’s a total free spirit, and with her upcoming new album, Trespasser, due out on August 21, she is finding herself at an intriguing crossroads along her lifelong path of creative expression. Constantly pushing the barriers and challenging norms, Grace proudly an...

 I’m psyched to welcome Joseph Settine to Roadcase for his second visit to the show. This time around, we were in the cozy confines of the podcasting studio at the lovely Russell Hotel in East Nashville. Joseph is the frontman of The Brook & The Bluff, who return to their Rock roots with their latest album, Werewolf. With loads of personal changes over the past several years, Joseph is well ac...

For this final installment of interviews from Winnetka Music Festival, I spoke to Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Vivian McConnell just after her set at this amazing local festival which took place June 19-20 on Chicago's North Shore. Vivian’s solo project, V.V. Lightbody, is best known for its “flute-forward” lush compositions, and also known for her work synth pop project Valebol with n...

Australian sensation Steph Strings is on the show for this Part 3 of my series of interviews from Winnetka Music Festival!!  The Winnetka Fest happened June 19-20, just north of Chicago in a stunning suburban setting, and I was psyched to sit down with Steph for a chat to talk about her recent rise in popularity with her debut album, Feel Alive, released earlier this year hitting #2 on the Austral...

Ben Nichols of Lucero (@benlucero74) is on the show for this Part 2 of interviews from Winnetka Music Festival, a local Chicago fest, which took place June 19-20!! Ben and I reflect on his many reasons for celebration these days including his new solo album entitled “In the Heart of the Mountain,” his first stand-alone effort since 2009, recently turning the ripe old age of 51, and all of this as...

I was at Winnetka Music Festival June 19-20, where I spoke to @benkweller, a multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, whose very personal and revealing songwriting has been his trademark throughout his more than 20-year career. This episode is Part 1 of a four-part series of in-person interviews from the Winnetka Music Fest, and I’ll be featuring these throughout this and the following week. Ben’s lates...

Roadcase was back in Nashville where I interviewed @laidbackcountrypicker just before their show at The Basement last week, and I'm super excited to share this interview with you!!  Dave Prince and his wife Teresa (aka Honey, in hair curlers, moo-moo and sunglasses) are the self-described Hillbilly Power Duo that make up the remarkable story behind Laid Back Country Picker. Skilled lifelong m...

This week’s guest is Val Haller, Founder and Co-producer of Winnetka Music Festival, a local Chicago music fest celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The festival takes place this week, June 19-20 and features a stellar lineup with headliners Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty, Grace Potter and Futurebirds among other fantastic acts.  Throughout her career in music, Val has embodied a vibrant can-do s...

I'm thrilled to have the one and only Steve Poltz on the show this week!!  Steve Poltz represents everything that is special about the collective vibe that is live music. He is a storyteller, songwriter and musician traveling the globe, bringing good vibes and spreading the love wherever he may be. Known for his indie band The Rugburns, as well as for the mega-hit "You Were Meant For Me,...

Boy Golden is my guest on Roadcase this week!!  Liam Duncan, the brains at the heart of Boy Golden, is a Winnepeg–based artist whose uniquely insightful and thoroughly thought-provoking new album, Best of Our Possible Lives, has brought him critical acclaim and an Americana Awards nomination in the Best Emerging Artist category.  Liam is a genuine and earnest student of the human bonds we all shar...

I’m super excited to talk to Cory Wong for this week’s episode!!  Cory is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and producer recognized for his extensive collaborations across the musical spectrum — and best known for his amazing rhythm guitar playing in his bands Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers. He recently released a new album with his Cory Wong Band project entitled Lost in the Wonder — and it&ap...

I'm so psyched to welcome everyone to this debut episode of Roadcase Live from The Basement in Nashville!!  For this inaugural interview, Tom Hamilton and I sit down prior to his set to talk about his creative life with Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD) as well as the variety of other projects he's been involved with over his almost 30-year career. Tom also talks to me about his new so...

Longtime friends and collaborators Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist, co-founders of The Band of Heathens, are on the show this week!!  Ed and Gordy have a special bond that goes beyond music, and are celebrating their 20 years as a band with their latest album Country Sides. These guys are all about authenticity. DIY to their core, they talk to me about how the band reflects the true indie spirit of the A...

I sat down with Daniel Donato at the lovely Russell Hotel in Nashville, and the resulting conversation was one of the most unique I’ve had here on Roadcase. Daniel is both a deep thinker and a truly talented musician, and in this interview we explore the metaphysics of live performance — and just what it means to explore the outer limits of both music and consciousness. Daniel also talks to me abo...

This week’s guest is my friend Mike Chadinha, Festival Director and co-founder of Northlands Music & Arts Festival which takes place June 19-21 in Swanzey, New Hampshire.  I’m a big fan of Northlands and I’m super psyched to welcome Mike to the show!! Mike co-founded Northlands with his partner Seth McNally after enjoying success with the Drive-In Live shows in Swanzey during Covid. Mike and S...