Weird Music Podcast

Ep. 89: Scott Metzger of Joe Russo's Almost Dead & WOLF! Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features guitarist Scott Metzger from the bands Joe Russo's Almost Dead and WOLF! In this episode, Cam and Scott talk about everything from Scott's mental approach, to the nuances of h...

Ep. 88: Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, Cam and Andy Thorn discuss his experience joining a band with bluegrass legends, the connection between nature and music, and his pandemic hobby gone viral: "Songs of the Sunrise Fox."      Stream Songs...

Ep. 87: Marketing & The Music Industry Pt. 2: Kevin Calabro & Ethan Shwartz   Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features Kevin Calabro, a music publicist who is the co-founder of the Record Label "Royal Potato Family" as well as Ethan Shwartz, the co-founder of Buck...

Ep. 86: Marketing & The Music Industry Pt. 1: Kate Bradley Chernis & Elspeth Paige Sack   Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, Cam talks with two rock star entrepreneurs — Kate Bradley Chernis and Elspeth Paige Sack. Elspeth is the founder of the marketing agency Hunter Marketi...

Ep. 85: Mr. Bill  Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, Cam and Mr. Bill talk about electronic music, Mr. Bill's creative practice, mental health, and more.   "Mr. Bill has been a leader in the audio production world for years. Beyond producing dazzlingly intricate ori...

Ep. 84: Ali Shakeri — Co-Founder of ToneDen  Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with Ali Shakeri, the founder of the digital advertising platform for musicians & venues — ToneDen. In this episode, Ali and Cam dive deep on marketing strategy for ar...

Ep. 83: Ari Fink of SiriusXM Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, Cam and Ari talk about interviewing legends, what it takes to be a great leader, advise for artists, and more.   Ari Fink is SiriusXM's Senior Director of Music Programming. In addition to hosting Phish Radio and...

Ep. 82: Mihali of Twiddle Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with the one-and-only Mihali Savoulidis, Twiddle's lead singer and lead guitar player. Cam and Mihali talk about music, the life of an artist, Mihali's creative practice, and more. Buckle up! Mih...

Ep. 81: Mike Greenfield of Lotus Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with Mike Greenfield, the drummer of Lotus, about music, drumming, meditation, life, and everything in-between. Enjoy! We'll see you at Lotus's festival, Summerdance, September 2 - 4 at Ne...

Ep. 80: Peter Shapiro and Dean Budnick Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features an epic conversation with the legendary music industry entrepreneur Peter Shapiro and the Editor-in-Chief of Relix, Dean Budnick. Peter Shapiro is one of the world's most notable concert promoters...

Ep. 79: Tim Palmieri of Lotus Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with Lotus' newest member, Tim Palmieri. Tim is a guitar mastermind who has led bands like Kung Fu and Psychedelic Breakfast. In this episode we discuss his minimalistic approach to guitar, h...

Ep. 78: Steve Kimock  Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a deep conversation about life & music with guitar legend Steve Kimock. Kimock is well-known in the jamband world for playing with guys from the Grateful Dead and Phish in bands like RatDog, The Other Ones...

Ep. 77: Larry Carlton — Grammy Winning Guitar Legend Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with one of the greatest guitar players of all time — Larry Carlton.    Larry Carlton is a 4-Time Grammy Winning Jazz guitarist known for his work with artist...

Ep. 76: Zack Szabo and Casey Schneider of Essential Productions This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. This episode features one of the great movers and shakers of the Midwest music scene — Essential Productions. Long story short, the work these guys put in is one of the main reasons why the midwest...

Ep. 75: Rob Chafin and Chris Houser of The Werks This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. This episode features a band that's truly a staple of Ohio music — The Werks. Our first segment features drummer & entrepreneur, Rob Chafin, who runs The Werk Out Festival, The Summit Music Hall, Crunchwerks...

Ep. 74: Eli Winderman of Dopapod and Octave Cat This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music.  Eli Winderman is one of the greatest improvisational keyboard/synth players that we've come to know and love from his playing with both Dopapod and Octave Cat. In this episode, Eli opens up about his work et...

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. This episode features the incredibly talented guitarist of Dopapod, Rob Compa. Rob and Cam discuss what Rob admires about the other members of Dopapod, the role of darkness in art, and a slew of other musical tidbits & tangents. Enjoy! Produced by: Katie Da...

Ep. 72: Adam Deitch of Lettuce and Break Science Adam Deitch is one of those drummers who has left his mark on music. As the son of generations of professional drummers and drum teachers, Deitch has made a name for himself as one of the world's greatest funk/hip-hop drummers. In addition to the legends in Lettuce, Deitch has played with renowned artists such as John Scofield, 50 Cent, Talib Kweli,...

Ep. 71: Ben Atkind of Goose & Elephant Proof This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. Ben Atkind the drummer of the red-hot Connecticut-based band 'Goose', as well as the jazz fusion band 'Elephant Proof'. In this episode Ben gives Cam the scoop on Goose's upcoming album, "Dripfield." Ben also ref...

Ep. 70: Chris Wood of The Wood Brothers and Medeski Martin & Wood This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. Chris Wood is a legendary bass player known for playing with and co-founding jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood and the Americana fusion band The Wood Brothers. Chris Wood has been recognize...

Ep. 69: Kunj Shah — Founder of Live for Live Music This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. Kunj Shah is one of the most influential movers & shakers in the funk/jam band music festival scene. In this episode, Kunj shares his story from his humble beginnings as an avid music blogger to producing m...

Ep. 68: Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee Joel is the keys and piano player of the legendary Umphrey's McGee. He talks with Cam about marketing in the music industry, his favorite approaches to music, and the magic between band members that has led to their success.   Books mentioned:   The Realist’s Guide to a Successful Music Career — Joel Cummins & Matt DeCoursey The Music Lesson: A...

Ep. 67: Erick "Jesus" Coomes of Lettuce Lettuce releases their new album Unify on June 3! Pre-order and pre-save here: https://orcd.co/lettuceunify Catch Lettuce on tour: https://www.lettucefunk.com/tour Song referenced: Bobby McFerrin — Friends This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elkins explores the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in the music festival s...

Ep. 66: Ben of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong  Ben is a founding member and bass player of high-energy, psychedelic, funk band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. He talks about PPPP's new album, Perspective, and his excitement for the upcoming Domefest at Legend Valley on May 19-21. Ben continuously fascinates us with his outlook of life, his approach to dealing with anxiety and pressure, and his recognit...

Ep. 65: Dialed In Gummies & Engager Brands — A Conversation About Cannabis Entrepreneurship  This is a 4/20 special 2 part episode featuring Keith Portman of Dialed In Gummies and Keive Huffman of Engager Brands; two entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry and veterans in the music scene. Denver based Dialed In Gummies prides themselves on product transparency. Keith Portman takes us throu...