Adrian Tramontano is the drummer for Twiddle, The Breakfast, Marble Eyes and Kung Fu to name a few. The gang talks about music recording processes of the past, Mike gets baptized by Adrian's favorite drummer Keith Moon and The Who, EJ introduces the gang to the Jam Jam, we learn how amazing Adrian's brain is and we react to Photon, Dopapod drummer …

Greg Knight is the Publicist Extraordinaire for Goose, an American jam band from Norwalk, Connecticut. The gang talks about the art of evolving your music while retaining your fan base, how it was inevitable that Motown became a huge powerhouse and the story of Greg's relationship with Goose and Osiris Media Podcast Network among other things. Greg…

Alan Evans is the founder of record label Vintage League Music, and drummer for the storied soul fusion outfit, Soulive. The gang discusses the feeling of being comfortable with your own voice, Alan's experience supporting The Rolling Stones on tour, the limitless potential with trusting your fellow bandmate and the micro vs macro of songwriting - …

Bill Laurance is a composer, pianist, keyboardist and original member of the 5x Grammy Award winning funk fusion outfit Snarky Puppy as well as the founder and CEO of London-based record label Flint Music. The gang discusses minimalism in music, paying an homage to the greats while forging your own path, the evolution of jazz music, and the joy and…

Benjy Eisen is the co-author of the best selling book 'Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead' - a biography of legendary drummer Bill Kreutzmann. He's also the co-host and head writer for the Undermine Podcast. The gang talks about how a really great song can be modulated to any genre/style, how Benjy coordina…

Owen Murphy is the creator of One Drop Design Studio which specializes in custom illustration and merchandise designs for organizations like Dead & Company and Foo Fighters among many others. The gang talks about the art of Macro vs. Micro, ten big decisions that change your life, how a song doesn't need fancy tricks to connect with its audience an…

Kris Hodges is the Founding Producer and Chief Creative for Floydfest, a Music and Arts Festival held annually in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The gang talks about achieving authenticity in the constraints of your brand and genre, Kris's experience with producing Floydfest and the 'On The Rise' series, how a great team behind you makes all the differe…

Jesse Brede is the Founder and CEO of Gravitas Recordings, an Austin, Texas based record label and creative collective that serves as a platform for international artists to showcase their work. Since its inception in 2011, Gravitas boasts over 156 releases from a selection of producers worldwide including CloZee, Of The Trees, AHEE, A Hundred Drum…

That Eric Alper Show SiriusXM Host and Publicist, Eric Alper The gang talks about live music making a huge comeback, why people are upset that Billie Eilish doesn't know who Van Halen is, the huge importance that cultural context plays towards a song and why Eric Alper loves Jerry Lee Lewis, among other things. Eric Alper had nothing for lunch, but…

Tom Hamilton from Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Ghost Light, Billy & The Kids, Electron & Brothers Past The gang talks about how intentions are so important when recording music, when music activates parts of your brain that you may be uncomfortable with, focusing on the macro of songwriting and people talking during concerts - among other things. Tom H…

Philip Lassiter is an 11-time Grammy award winning horn/string arranger, and former section leader/arranger of Prince and the New Power Generation. The gang talks how important a great music video can be, Philip's experience working with Prince, using tools to keep listeners engaged and utilizing horn arrangements to compliment a composition - amon…

The String Cheese Incident is an American jam band from Telluride, Colorado and formed in 1993. Their music has elements of bluegrass sounds, as well as rock, electronica, calypso, country, funk, jazz, Latin, progressive rock, reggae, and psychedelia. The gang discusses hyper maximalist music, when a song compels you to take action, how the physica…

Pantheon Podcast Network is the largest music podcast network in the world. Christian Swain is also the co-creator and host of Rock N Roll Archaeology The gang talks about whether the music or the members is what defines a band, the pros and cons of having politically charged material as an artist, creating music for the setting you desire, and Tac…

Jesse Miller is a Philadelphia-based musician best known as the Bassist, Sampler and Modular Synth player for the instrumental electronic jam band, Lotus. Lotus has influences of classic electronic dance music, funk, post-rock and dance-rock. Over the years, their unique musical blend of electronica with jam music has helped forge a new path in the…

No Simple Road is a Grateful Dead Podcast highlighting musicians, artists, writers and fellow members of the psychedelic, jam band, festival and Grateful Dead communities. The gang talks about how 'No Simple Road Podcast' received its name, the merits of breaking the rules while songwriting, when artists deliver a moment of clarity in their music a…

Consider The Source is a sci-fi middle eastern instrumental band from New York City. The gang talks about Gabe's experience and fascination with Slavic music, paying attention to how your band presents itself on stage, when high energy fusion bands first started to reach popularity, and the proper way to pronounce the AT-AT Walker from Star Wars - …

Natalie Brooke is a talented keyboardist and band leader from Washington, D.C. The gang talks about Natalie's music education experience, what it takes to be the frontwoman of a band, the differences between synthesizers and Mike and Natalie's mutual love of BABYMETAL, among other things. Skule Toyama - Stereo Van Halen - Jump Woodhands - I Wasn't …

Headcount is a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. The gang talked with Andy about Supergroups, the treasure of The Traveling Wilburys, and meeting and dealing with celebrities. Andy had chicken parmesan with angel hair pasta for lunch. Asia - Heat Of The Moment The Trave…

Dopapod is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. The gang talks about how proficient musicians can seamlessly jump in and out of the pocket, when delivering high energy doesn't have to be aggressive and when ghost noises make it onto a recording, among other things. Queen - A Kind Of Magic Eric Johnson - Trademark | 1 Tom Waits - Rain D…

Dan Mason is a vaporwave producer from Orlando, Florida. The gang talks about staying passionate while marketing your material, creating your own identity as an artist, creating music to maximize the environment you want to be in and the best place to find samples, among other things. Vulfpeck feat. Antwaun Stanley - 1 for 1, Dimaggio Kool And The …

Russ Lawton is the drummer for Trey Anastasio Band (Phish Guitar Player) The gang talks about Russ Lawton's experience playing on Late Night Television Talk Show Programs, how musicians navigate between serving themselves and serving the song, the fundamental differences of music and rhythm around the world, and what Russ had for lunch among other …

What if you could have your favorite artist...listen to YOUR favorite song? What song would you pick for them to listen to, and why? Starting November 22nd, join our hosts Michael Mahgerefteh and EJ Toudt….for a new kind of podcast. The kind that you can directly participate in. How? By submitting your favorite songs for us to react to and then cha…