In this episode, we perform a deep dive into two of the Crows' most popular songs "Mrs. Potters Lullaby" and "Miami". We explain how they are "kind of" singles, talk about how both are Top 15 concert songs, dissect the lyrics, and talk about some of their best live performances.  Eric also spends the first 15 minutes talking about his bucket list recent holiday in Spain....to watch "Holiday in Spain"

Curtis Watson played trumpet on three Counting Crows tracks:  Palisades Park, Angel of 14th Street, and the legendary Chelsea (but not Carriage); culminating in a shout out from Adam on "From A-->Z"".  He also spent a LOT of time with Adam and the band during their "formative years' (around the time of Satellites).     Another fun and special episode where we get to interview the Crows' (official?) trumpet player---Curtis Watson! 

Maybe the most legendary of the Crows live shows, Counting Crows played for 5 consecutive years in New Orleans during Jazzfest..  The "Shim Sham Shows" (played at the Shim Sham Club) occurred from 1999-2003. Lewis Fowler was there for 3 of them and was the "official/unofficial" recorder of those bootlegs.  Yes, if you've heard those shows - it's because of Lewis.   Join Lewis, Chris and Eric as we walkthrough an amazing aspect of CC history. Listen to the shim sham shows on YouTube.  Lewis Shows (00-02): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcF-CUUyX9Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6PySvbpj5Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0n9xWRAPFE 99 Show:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRYD-f97IqE 03 Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK1TYctxDTY

In this episode we review New Amsterdam:  Live at Heineken Music Hall (2003) with esteemed music journalist and amazing interviewer KYLE MEREDITH!   This time, it's Kyle's turn to be "Withed".   For more Kyle Meredith:  Kyle Meredith WITH (Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/@KyleMeredith Kyle Meredith WITH (NPR Podcasts) https://www.npr.org/podcasts/733374323/kyle-meredith-with  Kyle Meredith's Daily Music Show https://www.lpm.org/people/kyle-meredith

Chris starts out the episode by talking about his experience at the World Premier of the "Have You Seen Me Lately?"  Counting Crows documentary. Then, Chris recaps his experience at the 6/29 Jones Beach show and we talk, generally, about the first leg of the 2025 Complete Sweets! Tour.

Steve Bowman is one of the founding members of Counting Crows.  He played in the band from 1991-1994 and was the drummer on August and Everything After. Join us for this special episode; as Steve reflects on his time with the band. Steve's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.bowman.946/ Steve's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cpCa4p8ge0eSPzI8WsEJR Steve's Music Lab: https://www.mumulab.org/

Counting Crows 7th LP of original material-- "BUTTER MIRACLE" -- was released today! Chris and Eric give their take on the new songs and how well the album works as a whole.  We also look back on the Crows career. We also spend time talking about all of Adam's recent interviews and their upcoming tour.   It's rare to have a new Crows album released..let's enjoy!!!

Eric, Chris, Geoff, "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas Rob" give their insights and thoughts about what they feel are the best songs from the Crows 4th album--Hard Candy. 

Eric, Chris, and Geoff are joined by "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas" Rob to discuss all things about the Crows 4th studio album...HARD CANDY. 

In this episode, Eric and Chris talk to David McMillin, lead singer and songwriter for the band Fort Frances.  David discusses how Counting Crows inspired him musically, as well as the band's experience as veterans of the Outlaw Roadshow and Underwater Sunshine Fests .  Perhaps most important, we find out why they are major celebrities in...Lithuania.  Find out more about Fort Frances here: https://www.fortfrancesmusic.com/ Fort Frances Chicago Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACA8Nc7N9Oo Fort Frances Summertime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdATQf6wtw  

"Hospital" was one of the songs recorded by Counting Crows for the Underwater Sunshine album.  Join us on this special episode, as we get a chance to interview COBY BROWN (the writer and original performer of the song).   Learn about his special relationship with IMMY and the Crows, his own health care battles, his past and future projects, and why this song resonated with Adam.   Original Hospital Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoiur-33-e4 Coby Brown's Website: https://www.cobybrown.com/ Coby Brown's Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/cbrownsongs

Eric and Chris discuss all things RAIN KING. As part of this analysis, Chris identifies 12 videos which highlight the amazing versatility and alternates of the song.  Our video companion list can be found here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEYZi_3uytg&list=PLHuwOko4BepJkuLoUc0xTJ3Fj7i4YqQl6

In this episode, we interview Rob Constantine--the lead singer of the *Counterfeit* Crows...a Counting Crows cover band based in Atlanta.  For more information about the band, go to  https://counterfeitcrows.com/ or check out their videos at  https://www.youtube.com/@CounterfeitCrowsACountin-qy2yb

Continuing our review of the 2000 "official bootlegs", Geoff Harkness, Bootleg Rich, Eric and Chris.... 1) Review the "by the time we got to woodstock" CD 2) Talk about Woodstock 99, generally; and  3) Discuss the Crows performance at Woodstock 99

In this episode, we give a deep review and breakdown of CC's "official" bootleg Face the Promised Land, recorded almost 25 years ago (December 2, 1999 in Denver).   Special guest Rich Kulesa (who actually attended the Face the Promised Land taping!!) helps give us the quarter-century old "inside story".  Then, Eric and Zephry review the last show of the Oneness Tour, which was in "The OC" (Costa Mesa, CA), and featured Toad the Wet Sprocket).  All I want, indeed. 

Danny Eisenberg has been the backup keyboard player for the Crows for decades, including a few shows on this year's tour.  He was also a founding member of Mod-L society, one of Adam's first bands.  Maybe most important, he's also a childhood friend of Immy.  Hear some behind the scenes stories and learn what it's like to fill in (or support) Charlie on the road.... Check out Danny's single here: https://dannyeisenberg.hearnow.com/

Join us as we discuss all things "Oneness Tour" and give you the inside information about the Counting Crows 2024 Concert Season.   In particular, Chris and Geoff talk about their experiences in NYC (July 11, 2024) and Iowa (August 2).   We also officially declare that from this year forward, August 1st be referred to as "Counting Crows Day" Geoff's Youtube Channel (which includes 3 videos of the Iowa show) : https://www.youtube.com/@GHArchives/videos

Music Journalist James Campion joins the show! Crows fans probably know James best from co-hosting "The Underwater Sunshine Podcast" with Adam.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/underwater-sunshine/id1342102809 He also helps organize the Underwater Sunshine festival in NYC every year (held this year October 18/19).  https://underwatersunshinefest.com/ Join us, as he talks about all things Underwater, what makes the Crows special compared to other rock and roll bands, his history in journalism, and...yes....even gives us an update on "the (legendary) Crows book".   https://www.jamescampion.com/ https://twitter.com/FearNoArt

We continue our review of This Desert Life, talk about what we believe are the Top 5 songs on the album, and get into a few personal stories.....

Eric, Chris, and Geoff are joined by guest hosts Kevin Tellie and Sara Goodman. Together, the group discusses the Crows' third studio album (and fan favorite) "This Desert Life". Geoff and Eric get into the history of the album; as well as some trivia.  Then, the group gives their ranking of songs #11-#6