Roadcase Podcast

A big welcome back to Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman of Briscoe who return to the show this week. Briscoe’s phenomenal second full-length album, Heat of July, came out in September. Produced by Brad Cook, who assembled a folk-rock supergroup, the album features members of Houndmouth, Mipso and Bon Iver along with Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse and legend Phil Cook. Philip and Truett are childho...

Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow is here!! The Lone Bellow’s new album, What A Time To Be Alive, is out there now — and is a wonderful celebration of togetherness, collaboration and the joy of music!!   Zach talks to me about the ups and downs of putting this album together — from the positive vibes of a truly collaborative effort, to the lows of literally having it all almost taken away. We discu...

The Happy Fits are on the show this week, and I’m really psyched to welcome founding member Calvin Langman along with his newest bandmate and my friend Raina Mullen to Roadcase for this awesome and super fun conversation. It was really great to catch up with them just after their epic European tour of late last year. Despite some lineup changes over the last few years, things have settled in quite...

I’m psyched to welcome Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters to Roadcase!!  The Stringdusters are celebrating their 20th year as a band and they’ve got a new album, 20/20, coming out February 13 to mark this special occasion. Andy talks to me about the evolution of the band — their roots in progressive bluegrass, and how they all came together — and we go deep into that collaborative vibe that m...

I’m so excited to kick off Season 6 of Roadcase with Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, the one and only Jorma Kaukonen!!  Jorma was a true pioneer of the counter-culture era of psychedelic rock in the late 60s San Francisco music scene, and having him on the show is particularly relevant as we sadly just lost another music icon, Bob...

2025 is quickly coming to a close and what an honor it was to sit down for an intimate conversation with Carl Broemel in his hometown of Nashville for the 300th episode of Roadcase!!  Carl is best known for his work in My Morning Jacket, and has released a series of notable solo projects over the past several decades. His upcoming album, Celestun, set for release on January 15, marks a continuatio...

I’m excited to be back in Chicago after an EPIC European holiday and Joe Funk  of Kitchen Dwellers is back for a second round with me on Roadcase for this week’s episode!   Joe’s always down for a fun conversation, and he not only talks to me about his growing family, but also about the impact of Kitchen Dwellers steady rise over the past decade of grinding it out on the road, and how band member...

Jano Rix is on Roadcase this week, and I couldn’t be more psyched to share this amazing interview. Jano has been behind the drum kit in The Wood Brothers now for almost 15 years, and his magical drumming, percussion, keys, and vocals add that critical third dimension to the trio’s wonderful musical exploration that is at the heart of The Wood Brothers unique sound. The band’s sonic journey continu...

I caught up once again with Mo Lowda & The Humble on their Tailing the Ghost Tour for their recent shows in Birmingham and Nashville. On this episode, I continue my Roadcase on the Road Series, as I feature interviews with the two “newest” members of Mo Lowda, bassist Jeff Lucci and guitarist Kirby Sybert.  At the tail-end of this seven-week tour, the band is totally in the pocket, vibes are h...

This week’s episode features Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share this with one with you!!  Pigeons is one of my favorite bands — I absolutely love their brand of rollicking, funky rock. Their jams are simply exquisite, and Ben drives this forward motion with his unique style on bass guitar.  Pigeons’ eighth album, Feed The Fire is out now, and they’re...

Please join me in celebrating Bluegrass on Roadcase this week with Sara Watkins of I'm With Her!!  Sara is a native of San Diego, where she began her musical journey along with her brother Sean, playing wherever and whenever they could. When they met Chris Thile and formed Nickel Creek in 1989, they formed a musical bond that has lasted decades. In the wake of the Nickel Creek hiatus of 2006,...

Documentary Director and Producer Justin Kreutzmann is on the show this week!!  Born into rock and roll — his Dad is Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kruetzmann — Justin grew up with a unique perspective and set of experiences all of which fed his love of music, especially that of The Who, The Doors, and of course, the Grateful Dead.      Justin has directed a variety of music documentaries including Le...

Brad Barr is on the show this week, and I can’t wait to share this interview with you!!  Brad and his brother Andrew make up the amazing combo, The Barr Brothers, and they’re psyched to be back with a new album coming out this Friday, October 17, entitled Let It Hiss. This amazing album features a variety of collaborations with friends including Elizabeth Powell (Land of Talk), Josie Adams (Arc Ir...

I was out on the road last week where I joined Mo Lowda & The Humble for the start of their tour in support of their amazing new album, Tailing the Ghost!!  I hopped on for the tour kick-off in the Midwest including dates in Columbus, Indy, Chicago and Phelps, Wisconsin, and got an intimate, first-hand view of this close group of friends and bandmates as they brought their special vibes and an...

Renowned keyboard player and all-around great human Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident is here!!  Kyle has been behind the keys and on the road with Cheese for almost three decades, and has been at it as a solo artist for two decades. His latest album, All We Are, is a timely and lively collection of wonderful songs and great jams, all the while celebrating life and reflecting on the...

I’m super excited to have @scottymetz on the show for this week’s episode. Scott’s stellar guitar work has been the hallmark of his 25-year career, and he's now grown permanent roots with his project (and lifelong dream) @lamp_trio along with bandmates @russlawton and @raypaczkowski (both of Trey Anastasio Band).  LaMP’s latest album, “One Of Us” is out there now for your listening pleasure;...

After a short and much-needed break, I’m back with new episodes and excited to have The Lemon Twigs on the show this week!   Brian and Michael D’Addario have perfected a vintage pop sound to make it their own, and their shimmery, fun vibes combine with vocal harmonies seemingly only brothers can achieve. Despite their relatively young age, they are industry veterans, and have been performing for t...

I’m capping off the Lollapalooza Series with today’s Part 3 from Chicago’s Grant Park, including interviews with first-timers Malik Flint of bLAck pARty, along with Evan Ojeda and Charlie Baird of San Diego rock band benches. Malik is an LA-based artist originally from Arkansas (hence the LA and AR of bLAck pARty), who for over a decade now has been creating compelling beats mixing funk, afrobeats...

I sat down to chat with tons of amazing artists at Lollapalooza last weekend, and I’m psyched to present this second installment — Part 2 — of my interviews from this giant festival that took place right in my front yard in downtown Chicago!! This episode features the LA-based Carter Vail whose terrific sense of humor and eternal optimism is totally captivating.  Jesse Detor is next up and they re...

Lollapalooza happened in Chicago last weekend, July 31 to August 3, and I was there to once again sitting down on the couch in the Media Area with amazing artists!!  For this Part 1 of my Lollapalooza Series, I sat down with Ratboys, one of my favorite Chicago bands, with whom I had an awesome conversation — and they’ve got a new album coming out early next year, so heads up for that!! I also love...

My series of interviews from Newport Folk Festival comes to a close with this Part 3 featuring Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light and the band flipturn. Jake Cochran, together with his bandmate Jeff Gorman, has run the Bike Stage at Newport now for four years and it has become an exciting nexus for the Newport Folk community and a centerpiece for tons of breathtaking musical performances.  I talk to...

Let’s keep it rolling with more interviews from Newport Folk Festival!! This Part 2 of the Series features my conversations with three amazing artists, each with a unique perspective on self-reflection, self-acceptance and the power of music as a vehicle for personal change and catharsis. First up is one of my new favorite artists, Tom Odell, a British sensation who has garnered over 14 Billion st...

I’m kicking off this Part 1 of a three-part series of interviews from @newportfolk with indie legend Kevin Morby, followed by two Rhode Island natives and Newport Folk first-time performers Tyler Ballgame and Tyler-James Kelly. Kevin Morby is truly an artist’s artist, who has produced a plethora of stellar albums, each with a unique vision and vibe, but also similar in their vision and commitment...

Songwriter, storyteller, and stellar vocalist Max McNown is here this week to share with me his compelling, poignant and triumphant personal story. What inspires Max and his legion of fans is his honest and grounded attitude, rooted in the personal health struggle of his brother, Brock, who had battled cancer for several years — a winning battle — and now joins Max on tour full-time.  Max shares w...

@molowda is in the house this week, and I talk to Indie-rock legends Jordan Caiola and Kirby Sybert in this epic interview filled with tons of laughs, loads of fun and awesome insights into this truly unique band from Philadelphia.  Mo Lowda & The Humble’s brand new album, Tailing the Ghost, is out there now and it’s a total banger. One of my favorite bands, these guys totally bring it for thi...