After The Gig with Jesse Humphrey

Today on the show I have my buddy and singer/songwriter Brooks Hubbard.  Brooks has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard, and he will draw you in with his authenticity.  In this conversation, we talked about being new dads, John Mayer, Drummers, and a bunch of other stuff.  Please check out Brooks wherever you get your music and head over to brookshubbardmusic.com for videos, upcoming news and e...

This week on the podcast I have singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Maya De Vitry.  Maya (formerly of the Stray Birds) has a new solo album out called Violet Light.  In this conversation we talk about her process and evolution of the recording process during the pandemic,  musical bullying, old time music starter kits and much more!  Please enjoy the episode!   Music From the show   Intro: “No...

Today on the podcast is my good buddy Billy Woodward.  Billy is a VERY talented singer/songwriter and performer among other things.  He is also responsible for the After the Gig cartoon logo!  He has a new album coming out this fall and I really can’t wait to listen to it.  Please check him out wherever you do your social media stuff, and buy his records!  Please stick around for the music and enj...

#95 Andy Sorenson - “We’re all over the place”   This week on the show is my buddy Andy Sorenson.  We played together and traveled around the country on a tour with Stephen Kellogg a few years back and became fast friends.  When Andy isn’t producing or playing guitar with his band Atlas Grey, you can find him in the garden picking tomatoes for his world famous (at least to me) salsa.  This was als...

This week on the show I have Jason Wexler!  Jason plays keys for various artist including Alternate Routes and Stephen Kellogg, but finds himself releasing tons of music under his solo persona “The Chillest”.  Be sure to add The Chillest to your Spotify playlists for the perfect instrumental soundtrack to any scenario of your life.  Enjoy the episode!    Music From the show   Intro: “Within” perfo...

Today on the podcast, I talk to singer/songwriter, Drew Angus.  I met drew when he opened for Carbon Leaf at the Gramercy Theater in NYC.  I got to hear his amazing voice and chatted with him a little bit, and knew I wanted to have him on the show.  Drew has new music out now, and you can find him at www.drewangus.com .  Enjoy the episode!   Music From the show   Intro: “Made to Love You” by Drew...

This week’s episode is with my pal Jon Wiley.  Jon is a singer/songwriter and guitarist that has a new project called Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir.  The band has an album coming out on Friday February 25th that will be accompanied along with an album release show on the same date.  The show is at Jammin’ Java and you can get your tickets along with any other Jon Wiley info at jontylerwiley...

If you joined us on the Patreon a couple of weeks ago, you were able to see and participate in the 2nd of our live After the Gig podcasts.  Here is the audio only rebroadcast of the second episode, and please bear in mind that this was recorded a few weeks ago, and some of the references may be dated.  These are quickly becoming a personal favorite of mine.  Putting these nights together and podca...

This week on the show I am joined by the lovely Elsa Dreisig.  Elsa is a French-Danish opera singer that just released a new album called "Mozart x3" which is now available on all platforms.  In this conversation we talk about her new album, what it takes to become the character,  hard work, and much more!  Enjoy!   Music From the show   Intro: “ Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act IV: “Giunse alfin i...

This week on After the Gig, I have producer, engineer, and pianist Sam Kassirer.  Sam headed out on the road with singer/songwriter Josh Ritter the second he stepped out of New York University and he has been playing and creating with Josh ever since.  Sam has a beautiful studio up in the woods of Maine that I have had the pleasure of recording in.  Sam is all about the vibe and getting the authen...

This week’s episode is a special one, because it’s the first episode that was streamed live with audience interaction.  We get into a ton of stuff including but not limited to the future of shows and Covid, Rolling Stone, the Grammy’s and oh yea… My Covid.  Enjoy the episode and if you want to interact and see the live YouTube version, please concider supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/afte...

Hello Hello Hello!  Today on the show I have the lovely Marie Miller.  Marie and I met at Carbon Leaf’s summer music festival, “Sealeaf”, where she was one of the featured artists.  Sitting down and having a conversation through microphones with someone you just met is always a little weird at first, but I can safely say that from the moment we started chatting, Marie made me feel like we were old...

Hey hey hey.  It’s a new episode of After the Gig!  This week on the show we see the return of the great Jon Markel.  When this episode was recorded we were about 6 weeks deep on a 10 week tour.  We hope you enjoy our rambling convo from the road.  Stick around for the new Love in Stockholm single “Open Road” at the end.    All links right here!! https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey   Music From the sh...

Hello everyone!  Have you missed me.  It’s been a long couple of months filled with moving and shows and raising a little human, but alas… I’m here to give you what many will call the greatest music podcast of all time.  This week,  I have the lead guitarist of Carbon Leaf, Mr. Carter Gravatt.  As the name of the episode suggests, this is just a short teaser for a longer episode we will be recordi...

Hello and welcome to another episode of After the Gig!  Today on the show I have the wonderful Yasmin Williams.  I heard and met Yasmin at Carbon Leaf’s “Sealeaf” festival in August and I was completely blown away.  She was nice enough to sit down and talk with me after her set, and also nice enough to keep going after I forgot to hit the record button.  Please check her stuff out and go see a sho...

#83 John Mayer’s Sob Rock Review   Well… John Mayer released an album and I’m here to talk about it.  If you want to skip me googling the album booklet,  head to the 8-10 minute mark.  This is a bit out of the ordinary for me to do on this show but I really enjoy this record.  Why not, right?  Hope you enjoy   https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey   Music From the show   Snippets from “Sob Rock” by John...

Welcome to another episode of After the Gig with Jesse Humphrey.  This week features singer/songwriter Grayson Foster.  Greyson is based out of Nashville and has a new single out called “Cash Money Honey” out now.  I met Greyson while we were both guests on the records revisited podcast reviewing John Mayer’s album “Try”.  You can check out that episode in the link below.  I hope everyone has a gr...

Today on the show we get into the return of indoor no cap shows,  being Tony Robbins, why returning to shows doesn't feel like that big of a deal, why drummers always want to be up front, and much more! Also, this podcast is available on video for patrons only!   Please subscribe!   https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey   Email the podcast! afterthegigpod@gmail.com   Support the podcast!   The Merch sto...

What better way to celebrate 80 episodes than with everyone’s favorite guest, Jon Markel.  As usual, its stories and silly goose times as we prepare to head out on the road for the latest Carbon Leaf tour.  You can get your “Everyone’s favorite guest” and your “I’m a hard tryer” shirts at the After the Gig Merch store!    https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey   Email the podcast! afterthegigpod@gmail.co...

This week on the podcast is the great Greg Rahm of Red Wanting Blue.  We get into a slew of topics and it was genuinely so nice to talk to Greg and get to know him a little better.  Enjoy the episode!   https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey   Email the podcast! afterthegigpod@gmail.com   Support the podcast!   The Merch store  Go to jessehumphrey.com and click the merch button on the homepage! NEW “OVER...

It’s part 2 with Scott Terry!  This episode, Scott and I get into vocal techniques, songwriting, where the ideas come from, and much more!  Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the episode!   https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey   Email the podcast! afterthegigpod@gmail.com   Support the podcast!   The Merch store  Go to jessehumphrey.com and click the merch button on the homepage! NEW “OVER T...

Today on the show I have Red Wanting Blue frontman Scott Terry!  If you couldn’t tell by the title, this is a 2 part episode… So look out for part 2 next week!  Scott and I chat about his musical upbringing, writing songs,  album concepts, pandemic live streaming and much more.  Scott is such a sweetheart, and has become an artist and friend I admire very much.  I hope you enjoy this conversation...

There you are!  It’s another episode of After the Gig and this time it’s with badass Nashville based drummer, Megan Jane.  When Megan isn’t on the road or recording with a variety of different artists such as Chrissy Metz, Kree Harrison, Lauren Jenkins, Erin Enderlin, Misa Arriaga, Sonia Leigh, Hailey Steele, Hannah Dasher and others… She is in Nashville playing with her band Sidepiece.  In this c...

Welcome to episode 75 of After the Gig!  Today on the show I have recording artist Nick Howard.  Nick’s music has been featured on many shows such as Pretty Little Liars, Switched at Birth, The Hills, Jersey Shore, and many more.  He won the Voice of Germany in 2012 and since then he’s been really busy touring around the world and releasing new music.  Speaking of new music, he has just released a...

#74 .  Welcome to another episode of After the Gig with me…Jesse Humphrey.  On the show today I have my friend Ian Allison.  Ian is a badass bass player that tours with Eric Hutchinson, but when he isn’t on the road, he calls Minneapolis home.   Ian has recorded with a multitude of artist, and over the course of the pandemic he has turned his home into a content creation laboratory!  He is the per...