Pickathon Podcast

Zale sits down with Matt Wagner, Executive Director of Creative Neighborhoods. They discuss the challenges facing Pickathon, how we've been working on these issues for years, and why audience feedback is so critical in shaping a sustainable future for the festival. -Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon podcast: Zale and his good buddy Phil Pirone, co-founder of the band JJUUJJUU, as well as the fabulous music festival Desert Daze, share stories of festival nightmares and miracles, as well as the dedication it takes to conduct a music festival with passion and love for the art, no matter the adversity. Be sure to check out JUUJUU's latest release, Up To You...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon podcast: We're just 8 days away from Pickathon, and at the top, Zale talks about all the creative design plots and neighborhood schematics that are going to be showcased this year. He is then joined by le plus talentueux, Erin Rae, who discusses the influential creatives that dawned from Tennessee and the regions alike, her innate drive to be unique in the m...

This week on the Pickathon podcast: at the top, Zale reveals some exciting news about a new endeavor coming down the Pickathon pipeline! Zale is then joined by esteemed rock-n-roller, Madeline Link of the hit new rock band, Packs, where they discuss the means to help the music community through outreach, and mentorships to build upon the next generation's dreams and creative endeavors. Be sure to...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks a little bit about the work going into designing and constructing the art installations around Pickathon this year. Exciting stuff! Zale is then joined by the crazy talented Julia Steiner, of Ratboys, where they talk about everything from basketball, to the unsung Chicago music scene, to all the excitement of DIY band manageme...

This week on the Pickathon podcast: at the top, Zale talks about how much "vibe" plays an important factor into developing the festival. Zale is then joined by the soulful strut of Adi Oasis as she talks about how music has shaped her world, how the industry is reshaping the world of the artist, finding your artistic identity, and how important it is yo never settle for less than what you want fro...

This week on the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks about the humble origins and goals of the Pickathon festival. Zale is then joined by the one and only Alec Duckart of the hit band, Searows, where they discuss Alec's humble origins, how it feels to be thrust into fame while staying true to your authentic self, and the meaning of finding success on your own terms. Be sure to check out the...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: Zale and his guest, Jake Kohn, soon to be a voice of his generation, spare no time getting down to the nitty gritty about growing up in the eastern United States, the influences that shaped Jake's sound, how he found success at such an early age, and what it means to synthesize the greats while developing an original sound of your own. Be sure to ch...

In this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: At the top, Zale talks about his early days as a music festival connoisseur, and a little about the inception of Pickathon. Zale is then joined by the multitalented co-founder of Elephant Revival, Bonnie Paine, where they talk about everything from bottle rocket wars in Ward, Colorado, cooking-oil powered tour buses, tour bus fires, the tragically b...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale walks us through the current challenges and future endeavors of Pickathon's journey. Zale is then joined by one of the world's most authentic and creative young artists, Billie Marten, where they talk about personal journeys of self discovery, letting passion find you, and to ultimately be patient with yourself and your goals. Be su...

Welcome to season two of the Pickathon Podcast! On todays episode: at the top Zale catches us up on the news of Pickathon's conditional use permit. You probably already know this by now, but.......WE WON! A resounding YES from our friends and neighbors in Happy Valley! Pendarvis Farms, here we come AGAIN! Zale then sits down with one of Country's newest greats, the sultry toned Vincent Neil Emerso...

On this episode of the PIckathon podcast: at the top, Zale gives us an update on Pickathon's status for a conditional use permit, which is being decided on very soon! Our wonderful guests, the wildly talented Piya, Nya and Sabrina, from Say She She, then jump in to give Pickathon some love and support, and express their kinship with Pickathon for social justice and humanitarian advocacy. Along wit...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us an update on the future of Pickathon and the conditional use permit. Community is key! We thank you all for your support! Zale then sits down with legendary artist Doug Martsch of Built To Spill where they talk about all the happenings in the world of indie-rock, the myriad of venues that contribute to the indie-rock scene...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us some updates on the progress of Pickathon getting a conditional use permit. Zale then sits down with the incomparable Mike Dillon to talk about everything from his history in the music industry (some great stories), the inception of Punkadelic, the many pies of rock that percussion dips its finger into, the abundant and imp...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us some updates on the progress of Pickathon getting a conditional use permit, and thanks the wonderful community for all of their support. Zale is then joined by Ramón Perez Prieto and Grimaldo Del Solar, two of the four members of one of Peru's most eclectic and electrifying bands, Novalima. They give us a break down of thei...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us some updates on the progress of Pickathon getting a conditional use permit. Zale then sits down with contemporary Powwow artist, Joe Rainey, to talk shop about bringing Powwow music to the forefront of today's music scene, the art of utilizing recording tech and tapes to create a wholly unique sound, and how the power of fa...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks us through the process of Conditional Use permits, and how important community is for keeping independent festivals afloat. Zale then sits down with Mariam Diakite and Erich Huffaker of the Oakland-Malian rock band, Orchestra Gold, where they discuss the styles and dynamics of Malian music, the intimacy between the instrumenta...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale reflects on how far Pickathon has come, as well as the significance of putting in the work to stand out as an independent music festival. Zale is then joined by the magnanimous duo of They Hate Change, Vonne Parks and Andre Gainey, who give us some insight into the Tampa, Florida music scene, what inspires them to push the genre of...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale dives deep into the influence psych-rock has had on Pickathon, and regales us with an amusing anecdote about the fun and spicy mayhem that can be found at the festival. Zale is then joined by the powerhouse duo, Felipe and Ivan Garcia, of Sgt. Papers, where they get into some of the history of Mexican music, smart management while o...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us an update on what's going on at Pendarvis Farm, the future of Pickathon, and how community can be your biggest support system and help keep you afloat. Zale then sits down with three of the four members of the unanimously beloved southern rock band, Wayne Graham, where they talk about everything from being in touch with you...

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On this episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks about the power of musical diversity, and Pickathon's efforts to bring an eclectic flare to the festival. The scratch-wizard, Nikki Nair, then jumps in and talks with Zale about the his experience coming up in the DJ and sound system scene in Knoxville, Tennessee, how day jobs can save an artist's tukus when starting out, and how bre...

In this episode of the Pickathon Podcast, at the top Zale delves a little more into his roots, musical development, and how small town friendships can yield the greatest results. Zale is then joined the ever-authentic and courageous storyteller, Nat Myers, to discuss the poetic freedoms of blues music, the Homeric traditions of busking, and the history of cultural equality baked within the soul of...

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast, at the top Zale talks about the next phase of Pickathon, and the music that inspires the festival's oeuvre. Zale is then joined by the charming and magnetic members of the Mountain Grass Unit, Drury Anderson, Luke Black, and Sam Wilson, where they get into the weeds of childhood inspirations, the booming culture of country and bluegrass, and the bri...

In this week's episode of the Pickaton podcast, at the top Zale talks about the ways in which Canada provides support for the arts, and what the US could learn about providing the freedom to be an active artist. Zale then sits down with the one and only, Cat Clyde, where she regails him about her work as an artist; from busking as a teenager, attending the Music Industry Arts program in London, On...