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 and hip hop with a dash of country and R&B. The excitement of this young artist has be...

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 really bring the Girl Rock energy and excitement to Roadcase. Jesse and her pals met at Berkle...

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 loved this interview I did with the founders of French psych band, La Femme, Sasha Got and Marlo...

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 Jake about what cycling and the role environmental change play for Illiterate Light and we ...

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 streams of his music across all platforms. Much to my delight, Tom brings down-to-earth vibe and hi...

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 to self-reflection. Kevin really puts it all out there; he’s thoughtful and insightful and a joy ...

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 with me his story of having only picked up a guitar just a few years ago, when he found himse...

@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 this one — recorded live in multiple locations around the country for a super unique sound and ...

Jeff Gorman is cycling on The Road to Newport and he’s here to talk to all about this epic adventure. One half of the amazing and powerful rock duo Illiterate Light, Jeff, along with his bandmate Jake Cochran — who both pioneered the pedal powered and off-the-grid Bike Stage at Newport Folk — are cycling the 700 miles from the Shenandoah Valley all the way to Newport, Rhode Island for this year’s Newport Folk Festival!! Illiterate Light represents the true epic nature of t...

Ben Atkind is back on the Pod on this final installment of my series of interviews from @northlands.live, and I couldn’t be more psyched about this one!! I caught up with Ben on the last day at the amazing Northlands Music & Arts Festival, and it’s a fitting way to end what was a super fun weekend of insane jams, positive vibes and connecting with friends both new and old. Ben is a well-known and celebrated drummer and simply an awesome human whom I’m honored to call a friend. Ben a...

For this Part 3 from Northlands Music and Arts Festival is Brad Wagner and Juan Soria of the video production company I Know We Should, which captures artist performances in unique, one-off settings. Brad and Juan’s mantra of “no problems, only challenges,” has served them well and they talk to me all about their amazing project which has produced over 3500 videos with countless artists! I’m also psyched to share my interview with Mustang McGee who plays rocking bass in Daniel Donato's Cosmic...

I’m so psyched to have sat down with Andy Frasco for this second installment of interviews from @northlands.live -- and this one is completely unfiltered, totally fun, and not to be missed!! Andy is super happy these days and riding the momentum right now in the wake of his latest album, Growing Pains. Life is Good in Frasco's World. Andy and I discuss his commitment to authenticity — and his live shows are a paradigm of getting real. Filled with tons of antics, the music is top-notch with An...

In this first of four episodes from Northlands Music & Arts Festival, I’m super psyched to share two very special interviews. First up, I’m happy to share my chat with festival co-founders Mike Chadinha and Seth McNally along with festival co-owner and co-producer Jen Meyerhardt on the last day of this amazing festival to review the proceedings at the fourth annual installment of this wonderful festival. We talk about it all, from the inherent festival ups and downs to their amazing...

I’m so excited to welcome Jake Brownstein to Roadcase this week!! Jake plays shredding guitar for the band Eggy, which has been lighting up stages, and turning on fans with their unique brand of what I like to call “collaborative rock.” Jake is a super thoughtful and humble artist, who seeks to find joy in the moment, and he talks to me about how being vulnerable and seeking to be true to oneself is the key to living authentically — in both the arts and in one’s personal life. To...

I’m excited to welcome back Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers as he makes his return to Roadcase for this week’s episode. Oliver is an extraordinary artist with killer guitar chops and a mellow and intentional vibe that, dare I say, exudes Zen-like qualities. We talk about his life in music, songwriting, and that elusive goal of being and staying “in the moment.” Improv is a big part of Oliver’s art, both in the studio and in a live performance setting, and staying grounded and open to ...

I’m super happy to have the delightful couple Jackie Berkley and Zach Schmidt of Golden Everything on the show this week!! Both lovely humans and talented artists with separate paths, Zach and Jackie recently formed an amazing alt-country super-duo, and are celebrating their successful debut album together, Sweet Old World, an absolute gorgeous take on folk, country and Americana vibes. I discuss with Zack and Jackie about how their choices have lead to a healthy outlook in what can be ...

JJ Julius Son of @kaleoofficial is here this week, and I’m super excited to share this one with you!! JJ’s been in the US for over a decade now and proudly celebrates his native Iceland and its vibrant music community. Having grown up on the classic rock albums, JJ has crafted his own anthemic sound, culminating in the vast soundscapes present on his new album, MIXED EMOTIONS. JJ’s unfiltered and stripped down vibe is super refreshing and we share tons of laughs as he talks to me ...

SNACKTIME is here this week and I couldn’t be more excited to share this one!! Sam Gellerstein and Ben Stocker have been friends since high school, and this amazing seven-piece Philadelphia-based groovy funk band is out having fun and spreading the love with their sensational live show filled with positive vibes and great tunes. Born out of the pandemic, with a DIY ethic deeply embedded in the Philadelphia music culture, SNACKTIME thrives on community, and Sam and Ben talk to me about their m...

I’m super excited to welcome Bill Payne, founding member of @littlefeat_official, for this week’s episode!! For over five decades, Bill has been playing music and delighting fans with his expert piano and keyboard playing, great vibes and amazing songwriting. Bill is also a legendary collaborator and has played on 100s of albums and toured with a legion of amazing bands in addition to his enduring commitment to the music of Little Feat. He’s toured with The Doobie Brothers, ...

In celebration of Earth Day, I’m excited to have classical pianist @hunternoack on the show this week!! Hunter founded and operates @inalandscape, a non-profit which seeks to benefit environmental and conservationist causes. The In A Landscape series features unique outdoor performances by Hunter, taking place in amazing natural settings around the country. I talk to Hunter about the path his artistry has taken from early competitive performances, to being inspired by ...