The JamBase Podcast

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast presents a final episode of our music festival-focused season. This episode features a look back at the H.O.R.D.E. Festivals that toured amphitheaters across the United States each summer between 1992 and 1998. Listen to host Andy Kahn as he recounts the circumstances that led to the first H.O.R.D.E. Tour in 1992. Blues Traveler frontman John Popper and manager...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast continues with another installment of the “Jerry Stories” series about Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia . Acclaimed author and longtime Deadhead Steve Silberman shares his story of the lone encounter he had with Jerry. Silberman’s “Jerry Stories” entry dovetails perfectly with the last podcast episode focusing on the 50th anniversary of Summer Jam at Watkins...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast continues to celebrate music festivals with a look back at Summer Jam At Watkins Glen on the 50th anniversary of the landmark event. JamBase’s Scott Bernstein spoke to best-selling author Alan Paul, who covered Summer Jam extensively in his newly published book, Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ’70...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast rolls on. This week’s episode features a discussion with Little Feat founding member and keyboardist Bill Payne. JamBase’s Nate Todd recently spoke with Bill about Little Feat’s Sailin’ Shoes and Dixie Chicken deluxe editions as well as the legendary band’s touring plans around the reissues, festivals and more. Todd caught up with Payne via a video call shortly...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast continues with an interview with multi-talented mandolin player Sierra Hull . JamBase editor Andy Kahn recently caught up with Hull backstage at High Sierra Music Festival for an insightful “The Art Of The Sit-In” discussion. After meeting at Blue Ox in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Kahn re-connected with Hull six days later at High Sierra in Quincy, California. The se...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast continues with the return of moe. guitarist Chuck Garvey . JamBase’s Andy Kahn caught up with Chuck backstage at the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, California. In 2020, Garvey twice appeared on The JamBase Podcast for “The Art Of The Setlist” and “Tour Stories” segments that were among the last in-person podcast interviews recorded prior to the COVID-19 p...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast continues with an interview with rising guitarist Yasmin Williams . JamBase’s Andy Kahn discussed Williams’ “Musical Mentors” and more backstage at the Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Williams performed on the Blue Ox Main Stage on Friday and captivated the audience with her singular approach to playing guitar. Williams’ path to playing festival...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast continues with a new episode featuring an interview with The Disco Biscuits keyboardist Aron Magner . JamBase’s Andy Kahn recently caught up with Magner backstage at the Summer Camp Music Festival to talk all things Bisco and more. Summer Camp took place over Memorial Day Weekend, which meant Magner and his band mates were coming directly from the glaciers of Re...

Season Three of The JamBase Podcast officially premeires with an episode featuring an interview with Leftover Salmon ‘s Vince Herman . JamBase’s Nate Todd recently spoke to Herman about the new LoS album, Grass Roots , the band’s rich history performing at festivals over the past +30 years and much more. Herman previously appeared on episode 21 of the podcast , back in 2018. For his return appeara...

JamBase is proud to announce the official launch of Season Three of The JamBase Podcast . The new season officially starts with an episode coming out next Thursday, June 15. Hosts Scott Bernstein, Andy Kahn and Nate Todd have another exciting season of podcast episodes that you won’t want to miss. Subscribe now on your preferred podcasting platform to have each and every episode delivered directly...

The JamBase Podcast Season Two finale episode features a look back at “The Art Of The Setlist” interviews with members of Widespread Panic , moe. and Greensky Bluegrass . JamBase’s Scott Bernstein, Nate Todd and Andy Kahn revisit past podcast interviews with WSP bassist Dave Schools , moe. guitarist Chuck Garvey and GSBG mandolinist Paul Hoffman and dobro player Anders Beck . Season Three of The J...

Season Two of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, continues with an episode featuring an interview with David Bromberg . The legendary musician spoke with JamBase’s Scott Bernstein about his upcoming final Big Band show in New York City and a variety of other topics. David Bromberg connected with Bernstein last week through a video call. The extremely talented multi-instrum...

Season Two of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, continues with the return of acclaimed bluegrass musician Peter Rowan . The episode features the premiere installment of “Jerry Stories,” a new series of interviews featuring memories of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia . The “Jerry Stories” concept – to present stories about Jerry Garcia told by the people who knew him...

Season Two of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, continues with the return of Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats . JamBase’s Andy Kahn interviewed Johnson about the excellent new Fruit Bats album, A River Running To Your Heart. The chat also included Johnson, who previously appeared on the podcast in 2019 and 2021 , relaying the story of the time he performed his “Worst Show Ev...

The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, takes a look back at the Phil Lesh & Phriends concerts featuring Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell of Phish that were held back in April 1999. Narrated by JamBase’s Andy Kahn, the episode is the first to present a new format exploring seminal moments in the history of the jam scene. The long strange trajectories of the Grateful Dead a...

An interview with legendary musician Nils Lofgren is featured on the latest episode of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network. The E Street Band and Crazy Horse member chatted with JamBase’s Scott Bernstein about three new albums involving Neil Young and his Crazy Horse bandmates. Lofgren was enjoying a day off from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s first tour since 201...

Season Two of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, resumes with an episode featuring an interview with John Medeski . The keyboardist discussed “The Art Of Improvisation” with JamBase’s Scott Bernstein. John Medeski has an illustrious resume that includes co-founding Medeski Martin & Wood , The Word , MAGO , DRKWAV and numerous other projects. Medeski spoke with Bernstei...

Season Two of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, continues with an interview with bassist Joe Dart and guitarist Cory Wong of Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers . Wong and Dart recently spoke to JamBase’s Scott Bernstein while aboard Jam Cruise. This is the second time Wong has appeared on The JamBase Podcast. The talented guitarist previously spoke to Andy Kahn about his “M...

Season Two of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, begins with an episode featuring an interview with Oteil Burbridge . The bassist spoke with JamBase’s Scott Bernstein about the end of Dead & Company , an album of Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia ballads he recorded and much more. Oteil, who last appeared on The JamBase Podcast in 2019 , sat down with Bernstein aboard Jam Cru...

After taking a hiatus to regroup and refocus, The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media Network , is set to return. A new season officially launches next week, Thursday, March 16. Hosts Scott Bernstein, Andy Kahn and Nate Todd are back for another season bringing you the premiere live music podcast. So what can you expect to hear on the JamBase Podcast in the coming weeks and months? You’...

Episode 153 of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media Network , features an interview with Adrian Quesada . The multi-instrumentalist talked to JamBase’s Andy Kahn about his pair of recently released solo albums, Boleros Psicodélicos and Jaguar Sound , and more. Quesada spoke to Kahn over a video call from his home in Austin, Texas. The interview explored Quesada’s decision to release...

Episode 152 of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media Network , features an interview with Rayland Baxter . The singer-songwriter chatted with JamBase’s Nate Todd about his recently released album, If I Were A Butterfly and more. Nate connected with Rayland Baxter while the singer-songwriter was enjoying some time in Key West, Florida after participating in the recent Coast Is Clear fe...

Episode 151 of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media Network , features an interview with Lake Street Dive ‘s Bridget Kearney . The bassist and band’s primary songwriter spoke with JamBase’s Scott Bernstein about the group’s upcoming New Year's Eve concert in Boston , 2023 Gather Round Sounds Tour and more. Kearney recently caught up with Bernstein via video chat from her Brooklyn hom...

Episode 150 of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media Network , features an interview with Rising Appalachia ‘s Leah Song. The singer-songwriter, multi-instrumental musician, who co-founded the band with her sister Chloe Smith, chatted with JamBase’s Scott Bernstein about the new Rising Appalachia album, Live From New Orleans At Preservation Hall , which is available now for streaming...

Episode 149 of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media Network , features an interview with Son Little . The singer-songwriter spoke with JamBase’s Andy Kahn about his latest album, Like Neptune , which is out now on ANTI- Records. Son Little (Aaron Livingston) was on tour in Dallas this week when he chatted with Kahn. The interview began with a discussion about the current state of tou...