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“ A lot of these people have become some of my best friends - We’re inviting a bunch of Rock Boaters to our wedding… I know their families, I know their kids, we’ve stayed in their houses…“ reflects Mateo Vosganian ( of Wild Adriatic). Listening to this engaging episode, it will come as no surprise how Mateo has made so many friends on The Boat. As an artist, he is constantly impressed by Sixthman...

“Nobody knew what the rules were because there weren’t any… It’s about everybody living this moment and living the hell out of it!” reflects TRB Veteran, Fred LeBlanc (of Cowboy Mouth ) on his first Rock Boat, TRB II. Fred joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things Rock Boat. The high energy frontman relives some exciting memories from past boats, including the Cowboy Mouth rendition o...

TRB XX artist, Sammy Rae (of Sammy Rae & The Friends ) joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive her favorite memories from her first Rock Boat. Fellow Rock Boat Artists, Night Without Cars (formerly SCR), had educated Sammy about the Rock Boat family prior to setting sail, but the experience surpassed her band’s expectations. The Sammy & The Friends quickly became TRB Family. On the B...

“The community and camaraderie of all the artists is what inspired me the most.. the fact that there is a podcast dedicated to this specific festival, it tells you a whole lot about the community. It’s people who love and support artists.” reflects TRB XVI artist and former American Idol performer, Paul McDonald . Paul talks all things Rock Boat with Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark, including his am...

Eight-time Boater, Jeremiah Shirk , brings some incredible TRB stories in this episode. He shares his wild introduction to The Rock Boat family. It all started with meeting the Rosenberrys at a Red Wanting Blue lunchtime concert on a radio station and getting the invite to The Dayton Downtown Revival Music Festival. “ Everyone kept talking about the rock boat and I was like ok crazies, calm down…....

“I didnt realize just how big the culture was about finding new music within the community - they walk in and want to love you… It’s been a good community to get to know…” reflects two-time TRB artist, Dan Rodriguez . Dan has been a busy man on the boat, whether it was participating in the TRB Spelling Bee, jamming in his pajamas, or collaborating with friends. He credits the Rock Boat Community t...

“ We like Rock and we like Boats - Put them together and we’re in…” jokes TRB XXI addition, Yam Haus . This will the the Minneapolis-based pop band’s first Boat and marks the first time that The BoatCast has interviewed a band who has not yet been on TRB. During the pandemic, these guys have been cranking out incredible music (including a Chistmas Album) and have been busy on-line keeping us all e...

“ The thing on the Rock Boat is the Collaborations are celebrations of each other… on the Rock Boat it’s like ‘No Man you play the Solo’… it’s a winning recipe for a good time…” reflects NINETEEN-TIME TRB artist/producer, Brian Fechino , on The Rock Boat. Brian shares the early years of the boat, including the very first first jam session on TRB along with Ryan Newell of Sister Hazel. Brian recogn...

“ If you’re going to go on The Boat, Dive in and be part of the scene” reflects three time TRB singer-songwriter and frequent Cayamo artist, Drew Holcomb , on his Sixthman experience. Drew has risen the ranks since TRBXXI to Billboard Chart Topper and thanks the support of the Rock Boat community. He has many fond memories from the boats, from collaboration with fellow artists, to connecting to fa...

“2013 was probably the worst year of my family’s life… my business partner and friend, Chris Webb nominated my wife and I for a scholarship on The Rock Boat… and we actually were selected …. we got on the Boat and the rest is history…. but the magic of The Boat is the reason I keep on coming… I have to really thank The Rock Boat for saving me - It set me right!” Hear Dave Furukawa ( aka “Dave the...

“Epic, Seriously the best vacation a human could ever take - Spring break for Adults - Everything you could imagine it was - and it was summer camp meets sleepover fun…” reflects TRB stalwart, Will Byington , on his first Rock Boat in 2002. We all know Will as the personable photographer on-board capturing the precious moments of the “worlds greatest floating music festival” - but did you know tha...

Kalie Martin ( a.k.a. Sixthman Kalie ) joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to discuss her dream job with Sixthman. Sixthman Kalie is taking over the reins of Sixthman Jen but shows in this podcast that she is the perfect person for the job - and in typical Kalie fashion, she credits her fellow Sixthman Warriors and Ninjas for how well the experience runs. Kalie shares that her first Sixthman exper...

Lisa and Jürgen Boese are an amazing pair Rock Boat veterans who join The BoatCast from Germany. “If we are in the US we visit bands and friends in their homes and if musicians from the US tour in Germany, they usually come to our home and play in our living room…” reflects Jürgen Boese. Lisa and Jürgen talk everything Rock Boat, from Top performances to cabin shows to hosting an elevator party to...

“Sister Hazel put out their first record and that’s how the relationship began - that was my favorite band growing up… ” reflects Steve Everett on his path to joining the Rock Boat family. He credits the relationships he established with Rock Boaters while opening up Sister Hazel to his Soundcheck competition success. This three-time TRB artist joins Christopher Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relieve...

“The hospitality, the kindness, the graciousness… The Sister Hazel guys were super friendly and welcoming.. it was one of the best exeperiences I’ve had… It was special” reflects JR Linaberry, of The Bones of J.R. Jones after his first performance on The Rock Boat. This solo artist enjoyed the Rock Boat community - and was a fan of catching multiple shows a day by fellow artists. J.R. joins Christ...

With great excitement, The BoatCast welcomes TRB alumni and Singer-Songwriters, Toby & Pip from London. Based on the sound of their recent releases, the next time you see these two on TRB, they will likely be wearing Artist lanyards. They join Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk their Sister Hazel roots, mutual love for Simplified (and Welshly Arms), and cabin shows. Check out the music vide...

“ Everybody who is going for the first time, I always tell them to get ready to find their new favorite band…” reflects J.R. Moore, who has been on eight boats. His first seven boats had been in a matter of ten years as lead singer of Ingram Hill and he made an epic return on TRB XX. J.R. joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive his favorite Rock Boat memories. He opens up about the legendary...

“ …It really didn’t settle in as far as how committed the fans are until the first show after we got announced… immediately people walked up to us and were like ‘We’re Rock Boaters’ and every show after that Rock Boaters were showing up” reflects Mike McFadden, lead singer of Animal Years. Recorded shortly after the Animal Years addition to the TRB XXI lineup, McFadden joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCa...

“ …And people kinda went Rock Boat nuts…” reflects Sam Getz of his standing solo on the pedal steel on TRB VII, a pivotal moment in the trajectory of his musical career. Getz explains to Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark how this performance led to his introduction to Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers (which he eventually joined). He credits his connections made with the Rock Boat community to winning th...

“ In a very large degree, the Rock Boat has shaped The Brevet’s sound…” reflects two-time TRB artist Aric Damm. The lead singer of The Brevet joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive his favorite TRB experiences …(soft serve included). Aric notes that they transformed from a film/TV group to a live band in thanks to The Boat. He recalls the moment he realized that his Sixthman session friend,...

“ I wear the mantle of being a ‘Rock Boat Band’ with pride the most… I make it very well known that I love and appreciate everything the Sixthman has given me - and it’s a lot … ” reflects four-time TRB artist (as well as SATS stowaway), Andy Suzuki . Andy joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to reminisce on TRB experiences. Even prior to his first Boat, he recognized how strong the TRB Community i...

“ It was the most rewarding and fun… life-giving musical experience I’ve ever had… It will be tough to top that ” reflects singer-songwriter, Carly Burruss , about her first Rock Boat and Sixthman Sessions. While Carly had never been on a Rock Boat prior to TRB XX, she is no stranger to Sixthman cruises. Carly had interned with Sixthman and later played on several charters, including Train SATS an...

“ You don't get it until you are in it… ” reflects singer-songwriter, JD Eicher, from Youngstown, Ohio. JD, a four-time TRB fan favorite joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things TRB. He talks about his progression in building relationships on the boat, starting with “Guily Pleasures with the Goose…”. to his stowaway Star Wars show performance with Tony Lucca to wearing a tutu on stag...

“ It’s the most well-run festival I’ve ever been involved with …” reflects singer-songwriter Pat McGee about his experience on The Rock Boat. This nine-time TRB legend joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to reminisce on memories from the Boat that he helped build. Stephen Kellogg proclaimed Pat McGee as “the original Godfather of The Rock Boat” - and for good reason, Pat was one of the first artis...

Singer, Songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Christian Lopez joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk about his Rock Boat and Cayamo Cruise experiences with Sixthman. Though he was one of the younger artists on the boats, Christian is an old soul - and credits years of touring with Sister Hazel to his growth in the music industry. His 21 word description is one of the most artistic depictions...