Weird Music Podcast

Bill Frisell is an American jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger who the New York Times has called “The most significant and widely imitated guitarist to emerge in jazz since the beginning of the 1980s.”  In 2005, Frisell was awarded the Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for his album Unspeakable. Frisell’s alma mater, the prestigious Berklee College of Music, awarded B...

Ep. 63: Mike Rivard of Club D'elf — Lessons of World Music Mike Rivard is a bassist, sintir player, and leader of Club D'elf. In this episode, Mike shares what he's learned from the Gnaoua Music of Morocco, his journey of learning about the healing properties of music, and how he translates this knowledge into his work with Club D'elf.  This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elki...

Ep. 62: Karl Denson — Jazz and Storytelling Singer and saxophonist Karl Denson is one of the best in the business. He's a musical genius with an absolutely electric stage presence. Originally from San Diego, Denson tours with The Rolling Stones as their saxophonist, as well as The Greyboy Allstars and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. He's stopping by Woodland's Tavern on April 3rd. Tickets available h...

Ep. 61: Michal Menert Michal Menert is a revolutionary EDM/hip-hop/soul producer who many consider to be a musical pioneer. Menert has toured with Dead & Co. as their Sound Designer, co-produced Pretty Lights chart-topping album Taking Up Your Precious Time, and he is coming out with his own album, Body Hi, on March 25th with Philos Records.  In this episode, Michal and Cam talk in-depth...

Ep. 60: Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers — Music, Expectations, Nervousness, and What Truly Matters In Life Mark Lettieri is a guitarist known for his work with 4-time Grammy Winning band, Snarky Puppy, as well as his work with members of Vulfpeck in The Fearless Flyers. In this episode, Mark shares his perspective on his back-and-forth with achievement. From the thrill and ne...

Ep. 59: Maddy O'Neal — Making Authentic Music Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Maddy O'Neal has blown up in an industry commonly dominated by men. In this episode, she shares with us the importance of recharging yourself after time on the road, the positive impact the Denver music scene had on her career, and why you should nev...

Introducing Quick Sesh 2 in which our good friend Jason Pennington tells us stories about the lyricism and live performance of bands like Twiddle and Goose that have helped him in the hardest times of his life. This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elkins explores the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in the music festival scene. We are very grateful for our...

Ep. 58: Devin Sutton & Phil Simon — Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… This episode features two interviews with entrepreneurs in the music industry. Part One features Devin Sutton; the founder of Art-Illery Production. He shares tales of life as a stage hand and the communities that mak...

Ep. 57: Keller Williams — Life, Music, Comedy, and His New Album 'Grit' Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Keller Williams returns to the Weird Music Podcast to discuss his new album, Grit, his musical relationship with his daughter, Ella, how comedy influences his song writing, and more! Stream Grit here: https://www.kellerwilli...

Ep. 56: John Medeski — The Magic of Improvisational Music Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… John Medeski's latest musical venture is Saint Disruption with interviewee from last week's episode, Jeff "Firewalker" Schmitt. In this episode Medeski explains his distaste for the term "jamming," why he doesn't label music, and the memo...

Ep. 55: Jeff "Firewalker" Schmitt — Life as a Medicine Man, The Unseen World, and Creating Saint Disruption with John Medeski Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Jeff "Firewalker" is one part of Saint Disruption, formed with keys legend John Medeski. Firewalker is also a scientist, medicine man, and overall insanely interesting an...

EP 54: Owen Murphy (@onedropdesignstudio) — Designing Psychedelic Posters & NFTs Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Owen Murphy has designed concert posters for Dead & Co, Foo Fighters, Billy Strings, and many more incredible music acts. You more than likely even have his art hanging on your own walls. In this episode, he...

Ep. 53: B. Getz of (@upful_life) — Starting a Podcast & Capturing Music History Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… This episode features charismatic culture creating podcast host B. Getz of The Upful Life Podcast. Everything from B's "AHA" moment with podcasting, chronicling music history, asking great questions and more. Che...

Ep. 52: Random Rab (feat B. Getz of The Upful LIFE)— How Psychedelics & Music Are a Spiritual Doorway Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… This episode features master of soundscapes, Random Rab, with a special feature clip from the host of The Upful LIFE podcast, B. Getz. Tune in to learn Rab's outlook on using psychedelics as...

Ep. 51: Dixon's Violin, Kevin Lamb (@thisisagoodsound), & Josh Goldfarb (@sidestage_collective) — The Road From an Office Job to Performing at TedX, Electric Forest, and Burning Man Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians…   This is a 3 part episode featuring musical genius Dixon's Violin; his manager and original "This is a G...

Quick Sesh 1 kicks off our new series of mini episodes!  This week Josh Goldfarb, co-founder of Sidestage Collective, gives us a taste of his incredible bass music inspired beatboxing skills. Keep an eye out for a full interview with Josh in this week's episode featuring Dixon's Violin.  This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elkins explores the minds of the most creative an...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians…   Seth Godin — Marketing Advice for Musicians, The Creative Practice, Lessons from The Grateful Dead & Keller Williams, and More. Seth Godin (@sethgodin) is a celebrated entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and public speaker. In addition to his acclaimed blog, podcast, and workshops, Seth'...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… This episode features 2 Interviews — Part 1 with Austin Litz & part 2 with Dan Gellerman. In addition, our friend Ally Gally makes a guest appearance. Austin & Dan are 2/4ths of the incredible rock group LITZ. We dive deep on philosophies, their inspirations, lessons learned from altered...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Luke is one part of "heavy future groove trio," lespecial and we had a blast talking with him about spiritual healing through sound and vibrations, the band's experience and future in film scoring, and how their music has developed into the unique amalgamation of sound it is today. S...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Billy Brouse is a founding member of Papadosio in which he plays keys, synth, and vocals. In this episode we discuss his favorite Papadosio songs, psychedelic mushrooms, and theories on origin and evolutionary importance of music. Billy performs with his brother in their duo, Brether, opening fo...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Nikki Glaspie and Nick Cassarino are 2/3 of power trio The Nth Power. In this episode we discuss "Reverence," their latest album featuring the late, great Kofi Burbridge, as well as the stories behind their passion for music and how they are using their talents to make the world a kinder...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… Wenzl McGowen is a saxophonist in Moon Hooch and the author of The Sequence of Latent Truths and The End of Fear. In this episode we discuss his perception of psychic phenomenons, death, fear, anomalies of entanglement, and musical transcendence. Find Wenzl's books, guided meditations, and more...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… This week’s Weird Music Podcast features Jake Brownstein and Dani Battat of Eggy with a special guest appearance by Kel Kawas from Live For Live Music. Tune in as the boys of Eggy discuss their recent tour with Spafford, lessons learned living together as a band, and perform an exclusive acapell...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… This week we’re featuring NYC-based EDM record label — The Rust Music. Cam dives deep with the unbelievably talented producer 5AM (Sam Andrus), plus a part 2 ft. Pasquale Zinna & Wyler Sanka, two of the people leading the label.  This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elkins exp...

Imagine an episode of “60 Minutes” mixed with a Ram Dass lecture, but starring your favorite musicians… This episode features Tom Hamilton and Holly Bowling. Tom & Holly play together in Ghost Light, and have a new duo project on the horizon dubbed "Lacuna." Tom is well known for his role in Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Billy and The Kids, and his work with Brother's Past. Holly is...