The Craft Brewed Music Podcast

Good Morning Bedlam claimed the first-place title at the John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Competition, and were finalists at the NWSS Band Competition. They've played at festivals alongside artists such as Shakey Graves, Sam Bush, Jason Isabell, The Infamous Stringdusters, Trampled By Turtles and others, and the band has been featured on Bluegrass Today, Relix Magazine, State and Water, and Pa...

Ted Yoder has been called "the Bela Fleck of the hammered dulcimer" and was 2010's National Hammered Dulcimer Champion.  His cover of Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" went viral, racking up 53 million views in 4 days (currently well over 100 million!).  Ted tells the truly captivating story of his journey with this unusual instrument.     Read and hear more at www.tedyoder.com...

ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Sylvia discusses her evolution as a singer, songwriter, and storyteller as we dive deep on her new album, "Nature Child - A Dreamer's Journey."     All songs used by permission: Nobody (Kye Fleming, Dennis Morgan) Avalon (Sylvia Hutton, Verlon Thompson) Nature Child (Sylvia Hutton, John Mock) (Hey, Hey, Hey) It's A New Day (Sylvia Hutton, John Mock) I Love You For W...

This week we let the music speak for itself.  The episode features a song each from our top 6 interviews to date:   6. Erin Zindle & the Ragbirds - Curious 5. John Mock - The Keeper's Companion 4. Derek Brown - Catch 'Em Up 3. Robby Rothschild - Open Wide 2. Howard Levy - Harmonia Mundi (Mvt. III) 1. Kip Winger - Ghosts (Mvt. III)   Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams music fo...

Drawing from his diverse background, wide open stylistic sense, and years of experience as a hired gun in the studio and on stage, guitarist Andy Wood has created a body of work that checks all of the Craft Brewed Music boxes.  You'll enjoy Andy's articulate, honest, and thoughtful answers, and the clips will have you adding him to your playlist within the week!   Craft Brewed Music® The music dis...

Pioneering electric violinist Tracy Silverman shares his thoughts on the music of our time, and its role in the evolution of string playing and classical music. Formerly first violinist with the Turtle Island String Quartet, Silverman was named one of 100 distinguished alumni by The Juilliard School and was lauded by the BBC as "the greatest living exponent of the electric violin." He has performe...

Part 2 of the 2nd Annual “Holiday Edition” of The Craft Brewed Music Podcast, featuring traditional and original holiday music from CBM artists and friends!  As a thank you to our listeners, we’re offering a 25% discount in the merch store at www.craftbrewedmusic.com through January 1 – use promo code HOLIDAY25 !  Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!   Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (Jeff Coffin, Jordan Per...

The 2nd Annual “Holiday Edition” of The Craft Brewed Music Podcast, featuring traditional and original holiday music from CBM artists and friends!  As a thank you to our listeners, we’re offering a 25% discount in the merch store at http://craftbrewedmusic.com/Merch through January 1 – use promo code HOLIDAY25 !  Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!   O Christmas Tree (Martin Sexton from Camp Holiday) www.m...

Guitarist Molly Miller is one of LA's go-to guitarists, working with Jason Mraz, the Black Eyed Peas, and many others.  Dr. Molly Miller is head of the guitar department at the Los Angeles College of Music and her trio just released its second album.  She discusses the role these various elements play in her musical life and how they elevate each other.     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery...

As we continue to have fascinating conversations with some of the world's most creative artists, a couple of themes keep coming up.  In this episode, we'll look back and explore a couple of these common threads side-by-side.   Featuring Derek Brown, Adam Ben Ezra, Shun Ng, Andrew Paul, Emily Keener, and Helen Gillet.   Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams music for serious list...

“When jazz hits you in the face with a stack of bricks, Mike Dillon is there…twisting chaos into order before turning it back on itself again.” –Splinters & Candy   Check out this week's episode to hear more about it!   Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com   The Craft Brewed...

C.F. Kip Winger is frontman of the multi-platinum-selling rock band Winger and is a Grammy-nominated classical composer.  We explore his fascinating and singular world of music as we begin our second year of The Craft Brewed Music Podcast.    Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic....

Guitar World recently included Yasmin Williams in its list of "The best acoustic guitarists in the world right now."  She's also a dynamic composer and a delightful conversationalist.  Enjoy!     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com   The Craft Brewed Music Podcast Music inte...

Quincy Jones said it best: "You won't believe your eyes nor your ears, he belies all stereotypes, all premonitions. I was simply blown away by both his soul and his science - his creativity and his uniqueness is astounding."  We talk with Shun about his recent journey and its manifestation in his new album Homunculus.   Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for seri...

Andrew Paul, leader of NYC-based cooperative Jesus On The Mainline, discusses the threads that connect it all, on stage and off.     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com   The Craft Brewed Music Podcast Conversations with those who make better music for serious listene...

Singer-songwriter Albatross discusses the winding road that is his life in music, from guitar-teching for the best of the best, to creating interesting and exquisite albums, to the creation of his new home, a converted school bus complete with recording studio.     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Pla...

Saxophonist, composer, educator, and all-around good guy Doug Mosher discusses his two Ear Up Records releases, Southern Lights and There, There.  The understated beauty of his music, as well as his thoughts on identity and fulfillment, will leave you wanting more.     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google...

Down a co-host (Aaron is on vacation), Brian talks about Craft Brewed Music's flagship product, the music discovery streaming app.  And in the episode's highlight (and maybe the show's highlight!), he talks with Craft Brewed Music's youngest fan.     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.cr...

Acclaimed studio musician, recording artist, producer, and composer John Mock talks about the many facets of his career and how music brought him home.     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com   The Craft Brewed Music Podcast Conversations with those who make better mu...

Brennan Mackey is the lead singer and songwriter for Denver-based band King Cardinal.  We talk about the evolution of the band's sound, Brennan's late start as a writer, and his feelings on Boulder!   Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com   The Craft Brewed Music Podcas...

One of the earliest artists to be invited to join the Craft Brewed Music streaming service is the focus of this episode.  World-renowned bass player Ariane Cap and legendary bassoonist Paul Hanson, joined by their producer Wolf Wein, discuss their duo, OoN.   Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http...

Great chat with singer-songwriter Jesse Terry, discussing his soon-to-be-released album When We Wander.  Jesse opens up about the silver linings of 2020, in all their complex glory.     Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com   The Craft Brewed Music Podcast Conversations...

For the past decade, double-bass phenomenon and multi-instrumentalist Adam Ben Ezra has been redefining and breathing new life into the double-bass and inspiring many with his flawless musicianship and his striking songwriting, carving out a unique spot for himself in today’s international musical landscape. With well over twenty million views to date on his videos and a strong following on all so...

We explore the latest album from singer-songwriter Emily Keener, "I Do Not Have To Be Good," a bold, beautiful, and authentic artistic statement.     Craft Brewed Music® The app that streams better music for serious listeners. Available at the App Store and Google Play http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com   The Craft Brewed Music Podcast Conversations with those who make better music for serious listen...

The legendary guitarist Charlie Hunter discusses his approach to combining bass and guitar on his hybrid guitar and his roots in early blues, and even remembers how to play one of his songs live on the show!  Featuring a couple of cool listening examples of Charlie back-to-back with influences like Joe Pass and Charley Patton.     Craft Brewed Music® The app that streams better music for serious l...