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Step into the world of the Grateful Dead with "Tales from the Lot." Join me as I dive deep into the heart of one of the most iconic bands in music history. In this podcast, I invite passionate Deadheads to share their firsthand experiences from the legendary Grateful Dead shows they attended. My guests take you on a nostalgic journey to the lot scene and concerts they attended. Where the vibrant culture of fans, the music, and the mystical setlists converge. These storytellers transport you ...
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Welcome to Tales from the Green Room - Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media. Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists - before and after shows - in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down with stories abound! Tales from the Greenroom Special Edition (Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary Series) Mount Tam Media is thrilled to la ...
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Runaway Horses is a show about the search for freedom through music, and our shared human experience. Hosted by country musician Margo Price, the show features inspirational conversations with artists who aren’t afraid to break the mold and follow their own path. Produced by work x work for Sonos
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When purchasing a vehicle from a car dealership, every car buyer will find themselves "In the Box" at the end of the buying cycle. They will collect funds, arrange to finance and offer you various after sale products and services for your car. Many car buying customers have said their experiences "In the Box" had been filled with pressure and anxiety. The Modern Dealership magazine's "In the Box" Podcast is to put automotive industry leaders and influencers, in and out of the dealership, in ...
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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene before his second of three sold-out shows at The Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA in February 2024. Joined by his wife, Kyle, who reveals some lesser-known stories and behind-the-scenes moments about their life together, Jackie muses about his music…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep 27 Greatest Hits Volume 2 As we hit a milestone of 25 episodes and over 25,000 downloads, I'm thrilled to bring you a collection of some of the most memorable moments from the journey so far. Join me as we revisit more episodes of Tales From the Lot. From the moments that made us get on the bus to the colorful people …
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Michael Franti, the amazing and crowd loving singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. We sat down with Michael backstage at the Mill Valley Music Festival, 2023. In honor of Mother’s Day we are releasing this now as in this interview, Michael reflects on his own Mother and how she influenced his life and music. Micha…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep 26 Greatest Hits Volume 1 As we hit a milestone of 25 episodes and over 25,000 downloads, I'm thrilled to bring you a collection of some of the most memorable moments from the journey so far. Join me as we revisit the first 12 episodes of Tales From the Lot. From impromptu jams to heartwarming encounters, these storie…
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Send Me a Text Message Venture back in time with Boston's very own Paul Cirincione as we unravel the enthralling narrative of a life steeped in the melodies of the Grateful Dead and the dynamic world of live music recording. Our foray begins with Paul's initiation into the taping culture at a Dead show in '78, with nothing but borrowed equipment fr…
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Send Me a Text Message When Bob Ingersoll describes his first Grateful Dead concert, you can almost feel the pulsing energy of the crowd and the transformative power of the music. This episode takes a wild ride with Bob, a chimp expert, and Deadhead, as he shares his life's tapestry woven with threads of passion for primates and the Grateful Dead. …
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Send Me a Text Message Bill Bigelow takes us on a journey through the heart of the Bay Area's legendary music scene, where the melodies of the Grateful Dead once danced through iconic venues like the Carousel Ballroom and the Fillmore West. As we explore his stories, from the Beatles to Bob Dylan, we witness the origins of a community united by mus…
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Send Me a Text Message Ever found yourself entranced by a rhythm, a melody, or a memory that transports you to another place and time? That's the magic Bruce Ascher, a die-hard Deadhead from Putnam County, brings to the table in our latest episode. With the backdrop of Led Zeppelin and Motown beats, Bruce's musical pilgrimage led him to the Gratefu…
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Send Me a Text Message Join us on a sonic journey as Tommy Kennedy takes us from the electric buzz of a Bob Dylan fandom to the psychedelic swirl of becoming a Grateful Dead convert. The episode kicks off with Tommy's rich storytelling, painting the scene of his first Grateful Dead concert where the air was thick with excitement and faces were ador…
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Elliott Peck, the beloved and multi-talented San Francisco Bay Area singer/songwriter/guitarist visits with host Dennis Strazulo before her sold out “In The Pines” EP Release Party at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA. Elliott is both charming and authentic in sharing her thoughts and emotions before the show, while also reflecting on the pa…
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Wolf Jett founding members Jon Payne (drums) and Chris Jones (guitar/lead vocals) share their evolution from playing in their first band together (Scary Little Friends) leading to their soon-to-be released (March 8, 2024) second album, “Time Will Finally Come.” Their journey took an unexpected turn when they were hunkered down during COVID at Jon’s…
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More interviews from the green room at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco during Grateful Guitars’ inaugural benefit concert with members of Dark Star Orchestra (DSO). Keyboard player, Rob Baracco details his his experiences playing piano and organ on original Grateful Dead gear; drummer Dino English gives a lesson on tone and shares detail…
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Backstage interviews during Grateful Guitars’ Inaugural Benefit Concert at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco: Music director and show participant Alex Jordan talks about herding the group of talented musicians playing at the show; Zach Nugent (Zach Nugent’s Dead Set) chats about his history of playing the famed guitars supplied by Grateful…
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Andy Logan, Founder/President of Grateful Guitars and owner/steward of the famed “Alligator” guitar which was once gifted to Jerry Garcia by Graham Nash, talks about sharing and gifting his amazing collection of instruments with prominent members of the jam band scene. Listen to the story of one of the community’s most beloved members as he talks a…
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Terrapin Crossroads – Sunday Daydream Vol 2 (Featuring Moonalice) – Part 1 Join Tales From The Green Room backstage at the Terrapin Crossroads Sunday Daydream 2 music fest as they visit with members of Moonalice (John Molo, Barry Sless, Pete Sears, Lester Chambers, Dylan Chambers) and sit down with concert host Phil Lesh’s bass tech Brian Rashap an…
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Take a ride with hosts Dennis Strazulo, Tami Larson, and “Augie” on their journey visiting with Jerry’s Middle Finger, the masterful band recreating the music of The Jerry Garcia Band. Broken up into three parts, the episode features band members talking about the origin of JMF, experiences playing at the famed Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley,…
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Backstage at the summit of Mount Tam at the Sidney B. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre for the 7th annual Sound Summit 2023 interviewing band members from the days line up which included Lord Huron · Sierra Ferrell · Kevin Morby · Brokedown In Bakersfield · Vinyl with special guests and captivating moments only being in the Green Room can render! Epis…
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Send Me a Text Message Ever found yourself reminiscing about your first psychedelic experience while listening to the Grateful Dead? Or how about that time when you unearthed your love for genres you didn't even know existed? Join my dear friend Kurt and I as we take a trip down memory lane, discussing our shared love for music, and our unforgettab…
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Send Me a Text Message Ever found yourself lost in a parking lot for hours after a mind-blowing Grateful Dead concert? George Michaels, author of 'Grateful Dead Tour Tales', not only knows exactly how that feels, but also crafted an entire collection of captivating stories based on such experiences. Join us as we journey through George's transforma…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep18 Always Feeling Like Some '69 - 5/6/1990 - California State U. Dominguez Hills My guest, CP, is here from AZ to discuss seeing the Grateful Dead at Cal State on 5/6/1990, the fine wine that is the Dead's catalog, and The 48 Laws of Power. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep17 Super Hippie Dippy - 5/27/1989 - Oakland Coliseum My guest, Michael Leube, is here from Budapest, Hungary to discuss seeing Grateful Dead at the Oakland Coliseum in 1989, the 80/20 Rule, a heartbreaking Stella Blue, and why Billie Jean is the best pop song. #GratefulDead #OaklandColiseum #MusicMemories #StellaBlue #…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep16 A Ring of People Dancing - 10/17/1983 - Lake Placid, NY My guest, Steve White, is here to discuss seeing the Grateful Dead at Lake Placid, the Spud Hut, and much more. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTourTheGame.com Tales …
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An inspirational conversation with Brenden Tacon, creator of the Latin Dead - the ambitious 11-piece band fusing the music of the Grateful Dead with Latin Jazz. Brenden details the 3+ year journey of making his dream a reality, the involvement of Dead music aficionado John Kadlecik with Latin legends and Grammy award winners, Oscar Hernandez and Pe…
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A chat with Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars from the Greenroom at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, reflecting on his first performance at that storied venue and the genesis of his entry into the world of Grateful Dead music; paired with our sit-down with Jason Crosby, musing about playing in the scene and his new record, “Gi…
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A playful, lively, and informative conversation with all members of Pink Talking Fish (Eric Gould, Zack Burwick, Cal Kehoe, Richard James) moments before their recent performance at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA. The boys delve into some of their favorite stories, including playing with George Porter, Jr, performing Phish kids shows, the…
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Tales From The Green Room host, Dennis Strazulo, and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson visit with Wolf Bros./Dead & Co. drummer Jay Lane, Samson Grisman (son of David Grisman), and renowned sax player, Dave Ellis in Sweetwater Music Hall’s green room as they share their memorable moments at the venue celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Lane and El…
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Welcome to Tales from the Green Room - Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media. Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists - before and after shows - in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down…
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Mount Tam Media is thrilled to launch its Tales From the Green Room Podcast with a special season of episodes celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The roster of artists that have crowded onto the club's little stages, first at the original Sweetwater location two blocks away, and now at th…
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When Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig sing together on stage, it’s impossible to tell where one voice ends and the other one begins. “When we sing together, it creates this third voice,” says Jess Wolfe. “It's almost harder to sing without the other now.” In our final episode of Runaway Horses, Margo sits down with Jess and Holly, frontwomen and founde…
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From Bob Dylan to Dolly Parton, from Pink Floyd to Sinéad O'Connor, Bettye LaVette has covered them all—and each time, she’s made the songs she performs uniquely her own. When Margo Price first heard LaVette’s rendition of John Prine’s Souvenirs, it blew her away. In this episode, Margo sits down with LaVette to discuss her childhood growing up in …
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For the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, there is nothing better than being on stage, playing music in front of a live audience. “When you're hitting those notes that your body didn't know it could hit,” says Weir, “I feel beyond human. I can't imagine that there's more that life has to offer.” In this episode, Margo speaks to one of her long-time heroes …
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Swamp Dogg has released twenty-five studio albums, written songs for artists like Doris Duke and Dee Dee Warwick, and collaborated with musicians such as Justin Vernon and John Prine—but he’s had to fight for his creative vision every step of the way. “Nobody's ever thought anything that I did was good enough,” says Swamp Dogg, “until it was unleas…
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“I've had so many different ways that I've described my music,” says singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah, “but it’s always been important to me, to allow myself to explore.” That’s exactly what she’s doing on her latest EP, Pensive Pop—bringing new life and depth to pop-rock songs like Green Day’s “Hitchin’ A Ride” and Katy Perry’s “Chained To The Rhyt…
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Welcome to Runaway Horses! We’re kicking off this special series of conversations between Margo Price and the renegade musicians who’ve inspired her career with the legendary Emmylou Harris. In this episode, recorded in person in Nashville, Margo and Emmylou unravel the divide between country and folk, swap songs, and realize everyone has their “Jo…
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Runaway Horses from Sonos Radio is a show about the search for freedom through music, and our shared human experience. Hosted by country musician Margo Price, the show features inspirational conversations with artists who aren’t afraid to break the mold and follow their own path. Listen to Runaway Horses in your podcast feed every Thursday, startin…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep15 The Circus Is In Town - 9/15/2021 & 7/2/1995 - Deer Creek Music Center My guest, Aaron Okerson, is here to discuss seeing Dead and Company at Ruoff Music Center on 9/15/2021, Hyryder, and much more. In the second half, I take a deep dive into the fence crashing on 7/2/95 at Deer Creek and the "Tour of Doom". Please …
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep02-04 Too Many Shows, Too Little Time - 5/5 & 5/6/1990 - Cal State, Carson, CA My guest, Paul Kjellberg, is here to discuss his experience seeing the Grateful Dead at Cal State on 5/5 & 5/6/90, and much more. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Web…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep13 It's the Soundtrack to Your Life - 12/31/81 - The Oakland Auditorium My guest, Jeff Kerper, is here to discuss his experience seeing the Grateful Dead at the Oakland Auditorium on 12/31/1981. And if you can't decide what to listen to next, check out Jeff's Grateful Dead musical suggestions on his IG page Chestnuts F…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep12 Oh, That's Why They Have Balloons My guest, Thomas Shortall, is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at the Philly Spectrum on 3/18/1995, Kurt Vonnegut, and much more. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTourTheGame.com Tales Fro…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep11 Jerry Had His Game Face On My guest, Gary Kerper, is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at Cornell University on 5/8/1977, and I take a dive into the internet conspiracy surrounding this show. Was Jerry part of the CIA? Did Microsoft and Disney team up? Did it really even snow that night? Please Consider Supporting S…
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As Women's History Month comes to an end, we pay homage to the ladies with the re-release of an insightful and lively roundtable discussion with Lisa Marlsberger, Halina Janusz (Jerry's Middle Finger), Sunshine Garcia Becker (Furthur, Zach Nugent's Dead Set) and Lisa Mackey (Dark Star Orchestra) reflecting on the challenges of women navigating thei…
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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep10 Feeling All This Love My guest, Eric Skjerseth, is the founder of Planetary Transport Company (www.planetarypartybus.com) and the nonprofit STAMP (Sustainable Touring for Artists, Musicians, and Performers) Eric is here to discuss the Grateful Dead at Soldier Field on 7/8/95, sustainable transportation for traveling…
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Send Me a Text Message Tales From the Lot Ep9 - Untethered From Time I talk about my first Grateful Dead show, 6/7/91 at Deer Creek. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTourTheGame.com Tales From The Lot will@talesfromthelot.org Facebook - https://www.faceboo…
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Send Me a Text Message Tales From the Lot Ep8 - The Best Grateful Dead Show I Have Been To Michigan Brian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead at Richfield Coliseum on 3/21/94 and the Soldier Field '93 & '94 shows. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTour…
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Send Me a Text Message Tales From the Lot Ep7 - The Genesis of the Face Melt Geoffrey V. Carter is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead 7/18/1990 & 7/19/1990 at Deer Creek, Neal Cassady's legacy, and much more. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTourTheGame…
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Send Me a Text Message Tales From the Lot Ep6 - I Was Forced to Like It By Mtv Gunnar Hanson is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on 6/24/1984 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTourTheGa…
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Send Me a Text Message Tales From the Lot Ep5 - Maybe U2 Does That, But I Doubt It Cameron Patrick is my guest to discuss his life-changing experience on the way to the Grateful Dead show on 7/4/1990 at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarte…
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Send Me a Text Message Tales From the Lot Ep4 - Doing Questionable Things in Questionable Places Keith Eaton is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead "Formerly the Warlocks" show on 10.9.89 at Hampton Coliseum. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTourTheGame.…
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Send Me a Text Message Tales From the Lot Ep3 - Thank You, Sir. May I Have Another? 9/19/90 MSG Scott Barsamian is my guest to discuss the Grateful Dead show on 9/19/90 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Please Consider Supporting Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page: Summer Tour - The Game Kickstarter Page Website: www.SummerTourTheGame…
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