Best Sara Jachimiak Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation with David Armas & Hulaween 2024 Recap 1:04:02

9d ago1:04:02

1:04:02

This week on the show, host Sara J dives into the highlights from Umphrey's two sets at this year's Hulaween. This episode also features Sara's conversation with photographer David Armas who was on assignment over the weekend for DATC Media. DATC Media Company is a small operation and donations from our listeners and fans play a crucial role in ens…

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Halloween 2024 26:57

16d ago26:57

26:57

Happy Halloween! This week on the show, host Sara J. discusses all the spooky content coming from DATC Media, including a look at the Halloween shows that Umphrey’s McGee has played over the years, past band costumes, debut covers, mashups, and more! UM Halloween Look Back Collection on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/812074 UM Mashup M…

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A Conversation with Phyphr (Hulaween 2024 Preview) 50:23

24d ago50:23

50:23

This week on the show, I am joined by the musician Phyphr. In this captivating conversation, we talk about all things Hulaween, he takes me back seven years to his first time at Hula (which was also his first ever music festival) and planting the seeds that would manifest this year into his first time at the festival as a performer. Phyphr talks ab…

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Hulaween 2024 Preview 19:39

1M ago19:39

19:39

This week on the show, host Sara J previews this year's 11th annual Hulaween, happening October 24th - 27th at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. DATC Media Company is a small operation and donations from our listeners and fans play a crucial role in ensuring that we can continue to deliver exceptional content to you! Make a one-ti…

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A Look Back: Summer 2024 (Part Four) 55:37

1M ago55:37

55:37

This week on the show, host Sara J continues chronologically discussing the Umphrey's McGee shows in 2024. Part four brings us to the beginning of summer, and features highlights, personal opinions, and more about the shows in June. Check out the show notes for a link to Sara J's 2024 highlights playlist powered by nugs.net Owners of Salvage Statio…

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A Conversation with Mosey Beat 1:22:30

2M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

This week, Sara J is very excited to welcome back to the show for the third time, Progressive funk rock fusion trio Mosey Beat! The band discusses creating the intro and outro for the podcast, as well as catching up on their summer. We dive into their new album, "Breakfast for Champions," now available on all major music streaming platforms. They t…

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A conversation with Rory and Luke from lespecial at Solshine Reverie (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

As host Sara J finishes up discussing the Umphrey's McGee shows in April and May, this week on the show features her conversation with Luke and Rory from lespecial, backstage Saturday afternoon at Solshine Reverie, right after they arrived at the festival grounds. All sorts of special guests make a cameo during this conversation – see if you can pi…

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Alright Solmates, it's time for Sara J's recap of the inaugural Summer Camp Presents: Solshine; A Music & Arts Reverie✨ (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

As host Sara J continues her look back at the shows Umphrey's McGee has played in 2024, we find ourselves up to Spring. As we finish up discussing the shows in April and May, this week will feature an exclusive reair of Sara's recap of this year's inaugural Summer Camp Presents: Solshine Reverie! This episode also features a conversation with Sasha…

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A Look Back: Spring 2024 (Part Three) 1:41:02

2M ago1:41:02

1:41:02

This week on the show, host Sara J continues chronologically discussing the Umphrey's McGee shows in 2024. Part three brings us to spring, and features highlights, personal opinions, and more about the shows in April and May. (UMBowl X & Summer Camp Music Festival are discussed in separate, singular, specific episodes) Snag a Nugs.net 7 day FREE Tr…

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Riding on the Marrakech Express - Everything You Need To Know About MOROCKSHOW & Traveling to Morocco 21:23

3M ago21:23

21:23

This week on the show Sara J gets into all the details about the recently announced "MOROCKSHOW" three nights in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco April 18th-20th, 2025. This once in a lifetime event is presented by Pilgrimage of Sound and Umphrey's McGee Riding on the Marrakesh Express - Everything You Need When Traveling to Morocco: https://www.pat…

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Here it is Folks, Sara J's Comprehensive Look at UMBOWL X! (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

As host Sara J continues her look back at the shows played in 2024, we find ourselves up to April and May. This past April (after being rescheduled due to drummer Kris Myers needing time off in 2023 for shoulder surgery) the band unleashed UMBowl X! This week on the show, we’re going to finish up our look back at UMBowl X with the exclusive re air …

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DATC Media Company Presents: LIVE UMBOWL X Expert Analysis Panel (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 52:15

3M ago52:15

52:15

As host Sara J continues her look back at the shows played in 2024, we find ourselves up to April and May. This past April (after being rescheduled due to drummer Kris Myers needing time off in 2023 for shoulder surgery) the band unleashed UMBowl X. This week on the show will feature an exclusive reair of the live expert analysis panel discussion w…

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A Look Back: Spring Tour 2024 (Part Two) 1:03:44

4M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

This week on the show, host Sara J continues her discussion about the Umphrey's McGee shows played in 2024. Part two features highlights, personal opinions, and more about the shows back in March of this year. Check out the show notes for a link to Sara J's 2024 highlights playlist powered by nugs.net Sara J's 2024 Highlights Playlist Powered by Nu…

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Live Q&A with Sara J. (Sample from Patreon Exclusive Livestream) 25:14

4M ago25:14

25:14

This week on the show, host Sara J is bringing you a sample from her live Q&A on Patreon on Saturday July 13th, 2024. Hear the full conversation and access a ton of other awesome Patreon subscriber exclusive content, with a 7 day FREE trial (for a limited time!) patreon.com/Datcmediacompany Sara J's 2024 Highlights Playlist Powered by Nugs.net: htt…

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A Look Back: Winter Tour 2024 (Part One) 55:52

4M ago55:52

55:52

This week on the show, host Sara J discusses highlights, shares personal opinions, and more in part one of her retrospective of the Umphrey's McGee shows played back in January and February of this year. Sara J's 2024 Highlights Playlist Powered by Nugs.net: https://2nu.gs/3WfhIlf Sara J's 2024 HoF Contenders Playlist Powered by Nugs.net: https://2…

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A Statement from Ben Factor Regarding The New UM FOH Audio Engineer & A Conversation with lespecial Drummer Rory Dolan (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 1:36:10

4M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

This week on the show, host Sara J will be discussing some music news, sharing comments from Umphrey's McGee lighting designer Ben Factor about the band's new FOH audio engineer Chris Ericson, and re-airing one of her favorite conversations with lespecial drummer Rory Dolan. Join the fun and community on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediac…

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A Taste of "Rock & Roll Saved My Soul", The Summer Book Club & More! 20:04

5M ago20:04

20:04

This week on the show, Sara J brings you a taste of the new Patreon exclusive podcast from DATC Media, "Rock & Roll Saved My Soul", the details about the summer book club, and more! Join the fun and community on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany Grab a copy of "Music Is History": https://a.co/d/0cHC9TFv Dropped Among This Crowd Pod…

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A Conversation with Dylan Gleit, guitarist for Eminence Ensemble (Part Two) 1:22:12

5M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

This week, host Sara J is again joined by Dylan Gleit, guitarist for CO. based six-piece Eminence Ensemble. In part two with Dylan, our chat picks up with him sharing some of the greatest pieces of advice he’s ever gotten personally and professionally. We also talk about how having the courage to take the leap back in 2020, and drive across the cou…

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A Conversation with Dylan Gleit, guitarist for Eminence Ensemble (Part One) 1:26:07

5M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

This week host Sara J is joined by Dylan Gleit, guitarist for CO. based six-piece Eminence Ensemble. In this part one of a massive conversation, we take it back to where it all began for Dylan in Long Island, NY, and the music room in his childhood home. Dylan takes us on his journey with music which includes excelling at the recorder in elementary…

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Alright Solmates, it's time for Sara J's recap of the inaugural Summer Camp Presents: Solshine; A Music & Arts Reverie✨ 1:00:28

5M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Alright Solmates, it's time for Sara J's recap of this year's inaugural Summer Camp Presents: Solshine Reverie! This episode also features a conversation with Sasha Savinov from Grateful Gnomads (and Solshine Camp Counselor) bringing you an even more in-depth rundown of the all happenings over the four nights of music, art, & gratitude at Three Sis…

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A conversation with Rory and Luke from lespecial at Solshine Reverie 25:11

6M ago25:11

25:11

This week on the show host Sara J brings you her conversation with Luke and Rory from lespecial, backstage Saturday afternoon at Solshine Reverie, right after they arrived at the festival grounds. This chat features all sorts of special guests – see if you can pick them all out. Sara and the guys chat about Luke vs. Stasik back in 2022, the rite of…

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A few announcements & see ya at Solshine! 🧚🏻 15:32

6M ago15:32

15:32

This week on the show host Sara J goes over some exciting things coming from DATC Media Company in the next couple of weeks! Check out the show notes for additional episodes and content to help you prepare for this weekend's Solshine Reverie in Chillicothe, IL. Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast is now on Cameo! https://v.cameo.com/e/2o7KYNDCMJb Supp…

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Summer Camp Presents: Solshine A Music & Arts Reverie 36:08

6M ago36:08

36:08

This week on the show, host Sara J gets you ready for this year's Summer Camp Presents: Solshine A Music & Arts Reverie May 24th - 26th at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. Support DATC Media Company on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany 20% off all Merch: https://datcmediacompany.com/datc-store/ols/products/datc-media-company-…

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Here it is Folks, Sara J's Comprehensive Look at UMBOWL X! 1:08:14

6M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Here it is folks, the highly anticipated Sara J's comprehensive look at UMBOWL X! Going set by set over the two nights; April 26th & 27th at the House of Blues in Boston, MA, Sara dishes out all sorts of nerdy facts, insight, opinions and more! Support DATC Media Company on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany Buy the official "Droppe…

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DATC Media Company Presents: LIVE UMBOWL X Expert Analysis Panel (EXCLUSIVE RE -RELEASE) 38:41

7M ago38:41

38:41

DATC Media Company Presents: Live UMBOWL X Expert Analysis Panel (AN EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast host, Sara J. is joined by special guests, Scott Marks & TJ Bannon for an in-depth UMBOWL X night one discussion, night two predictions and more! Sponsored by Driftless Mixology, RoughGauge LLC & InternetFM Originally aired li…

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It's UMBOWL X Week! Live Coverage Announcement, UMBowl IX Recap with Adam Scheinberg & Josh Colky (EXCLUSIVE RE - RELEASE) 1:57:49

7M ago1:57:49

1:57:49

In this special bonus episode of Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast, Sara J revels in excitement for the weekend's upcoming two night event & announces DATC Media's coverage plans Saturday in Boston. To help you prepare for what comes next, this episode also contains an exclusive rerelease of episode 210, "UMBowl IX Recap with Adam Scheinberg & Josh …

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It's UMBowl X Week! 31:03

7M ago31:03

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It's UMBowl X week! Dropped Among This Crowd and DATC Media are bringing you all sorts of coverage all week long leading up to night one of the big event, this Friday April 26th at The House of Blues in Boston, MA! In this week's episode Sara J gets into what she voted for on her three UMBowl X ballots, digging a little deeper into what did and did…

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Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 43:33

7M ago43:33

43:33

This week on the show, host Sara J shares her Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 votes and discusses an additional 10 "honorable mentions" from the year. Listen to the "Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 Votes" playlist powered by nugs.net: https://2nu.gs/4cYQPcJ *New podcast intro and outro music courtesy of Mosey Beat! Check th…

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A Conversation with Frank Deringer, frontman for The Jake Deringer Project 42:00

7M ago42:00

42:00

This week I am joined by Frank Deringer, frontman for The Jake Deringer Project! Frank discusses his experience playing an after-party with Jake Cinninger for the first time last February in Madison, WI. describing it as the greatest musical experience of his life. He takes us back to the beginning of his musical journey with his family band, start…

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A Conversation with Polysanto 1:41:22

8M ago1:41:22

1:41:22

It's the 250th episode of Dropped Among This Crowd and this week I am joined by Luke, Mitch, Skylar, and Hartland from Denver, CO-based band, Polysanto! We had such a blast in our conversation and boy did we talk about a lot! We get to know a little bit about each of the guys, and how they came together only 10 months ago. A lot has happened in tha…

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A Conversation with lespecial drummer Rory Dolan 1:26:02

8M ago1:26:02

1:26:02

This week on the show I am very excited to be joined by lespecial drummer Rory Dolan! Rory and I cover a lot in our chat, taking it back to the beginning, growing up in Connecticut, starting to play music with bassist Luke at a young age and what it’s like being in a band that’s already been playing together for 20 years. Rory takes us through his …

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UMBowl X voting + a raw stewage conversation with Jimmy Knowledge (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 1:16:17

8M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

It's a little over a month before UMBowl X in Boston, MA. And the time has come to cast your votes! For the first time, every UM fan can vote, not just ticket holders. If you're feeling overwhelmed with the task, especially the 'raw stewage' vote, this episode is for you! First up, host Sara J brings you a look at this year's ballots and what the f…

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News of the week, tell me your favorite show of 2024 + a conversation with Lotus drummer Mike Greenfield (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 56:27

9M ago56:27

56:27

Join host Sara J for some fresh news of the week & an exclusive re-release of her conversation with Lotus drummer Mike Greenfield, recorded fresh off his four night run with Umphrey's McGee back in September 2023, where he filled in for their drummer, Kris Myers. Mike tells Sara more about when his passion for drumming started, sharing a little abo…

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New Year's 2023 Run! 1:45:55

9M ago1:45:55

1:45:55

Here it is folks! The highly anticipated, Dropped Among This Crowd podcast episode looking back at New Year's Eve 2023, December 29th, 30th and 31st at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL. Check the show notes for my NYE 2023 highlights playlist powered by nugs.net! This podcast is sponsored by: https://flashcityrecords.com Grab a LIMITED EDITION pr…

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Happy New Year! 21:05

10M ago21:05

21:05

Happy New Year! Sara J here checking in on this week's episode of the show. Tune in for some news from DATC Media, tangents, catching up and more! Grab your LIMITED EDITION copy of Crooked Conversations: Issue #7 before they're gone! (https://datcmediacompany.com/datc-store) This podcast is sponsored by: https://flashcityrecords.com DATC Media is v…

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Live Special NYE Edition of "Wrapped Around" (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 58:24

11M ago58:24

58:24

Join Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast host Sara J, Umphrey's McGee chief technology officer Adam Scheinberg & Much Obliged Podcast cohost Benji Rosenzweig for a replay of this special episode. The trio recap night one of the Umphrey's McGee run at The Riviera Theatre with Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater & Rory Dolan from lespecial on drums. We also…

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Checking in & see ya' in Chicago! 23:10

11M ago23:10

23:10

Sara J here, checking in and bringing some recent news, announcements & more! Support DATC Media Company on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany Check out official DATC Media Company sponsor Flash City Records: https://flashcityrecords.com DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com DATC Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan…

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A Look Back at Summer Tour; Part 3 (August 17th at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, August 18th at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD, August 19th at Saranac Brewery in Utica, NY & August 20th at Soundcheck ... 1:45:21

12M ago1:45:21

1:45:21

This week on the show, host Sara J continues her look back at Summer Tour 2023 in part 3 of this series. Featuring a discussion about the shows on August 17th at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, August 18th at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD, August 19th at Saranac Brewery in Utica, NY & August 20th at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA Check …

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Hall of Fame 2022 25:47

1y ago25:47

25:47

This week on the show, host Sara J gets into her votes for Hall of Fame 2022. Listen to the "Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast 2022 HoF Votes" nugs.net playlist: https://2nu.gs/3QsubiH "Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: 2022 Highlights" nugs.net playlist: https://2nu.gs/40rPMw3 Support DATC Media Company on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmedia…

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The show was taking the week off, but then this turned into a mini episode 🤷‍♀️ 17:17

1y ago17:17

17:17

Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast was taking the week off, but then this turned into a mini episode. Not mad about it though, tune in for a rundown of the latest news from UM, DATC Media and more! Joel Cummins & Brendan Bayliss in South Bend 10/27/23: https://juke.band/umphreysmcgee/brendan-joel/landing Willie Waldman Project featuring Jake Cinninge…

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A Conversation with drummer Scotty Zwang 48:42

1y ago48:42

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This week on the show, Sara J is joined by drummer Scotty Zwang, who recently sat in with Umphrey's McGee for four songs at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre in Bellvue, CO on September 7th, 2023. Sara and Scotty cover an array of topics throughout their conversation, that begins with Scotty sharing how drumming has been beneficial to his life since the a…

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A Conversation with InternetFM Co-Founder Steve Leventhal 45:39

1y ago45:39

45:39

This week on the show, host Sara J is joined by Chicago based InternetFM co-founder Steve Leventhal. Sara and Steve nerd out about music, dive into Steve's start in radio, the Chicago market, Acid Flashback Radio & what inspired the creation of InternetFM. We get into music streaming, the future of radio, Umphrey's McGee, King Gizzard & the Lizard …

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A Conversation with Much Obliged Podcast cohost Benji Rosenzweig about Healing Appalachia Festival 37:21

1y ago37:21

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This week on the show, host Sara J is joined by Much Obliged podcast cohost Benji Rosenzweig, who talks about all things Healing Appalachia Festival. Benji gets into the history of the festival and the organizations that were present over the weekend, Much Obliged's involvement, and the artists and bands that stood out to him. Benji shares multiple…

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A Look Back at Summer Tour; Part 2 (Resonance Music & Arts Festival, Garrettsville, OH - July 1st, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI - July 2nd, 4848 Festival, Snowshoe, WV July 13th) 50:09

1y ago50:09

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This week on the show, host Sara J continues her look back at Summer Tour 2023 in part two of this series. Featuring a discussion about the shows at Resonance Music & Arts Festival in Garrettsville, OH on July 1st, Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI on July 2nd, and 4848 Festival in Snowshoe, WV on July 13th. Check out the show notes for a…

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A Conversation with Lotus drummer Michael Greenfield 31:32

1y ago31:32

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This week on the show, host Sara J chats with Lotus drummer Michael Greenfield fresh off his recent four night run with Umphrey's McGee, where he filled in for their drummer, Kris Myers. Mike tells Sara more about when his passion for drumming started, sharing a little about his musical history prior to joining Lotus in 2009. Mike reveals what it w…

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A Look Back at Summer Tour; Part 1 (Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, TN - 6/18, Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY - 6/29, The Peach Music Festival, Scranton, PA - 6/30) 51:41

1y ago51:41

51:41

This week on the show, host Sara J begins her look back at Summer Tour 2023 in this part one. Featuring a discussion about the shows at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN on June 18th, Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY on June 29th and The Peach Music Festival in Scranton, PA on June 30th. Check out the show notes for a link to listen to S…

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A Conversation with Leslie & Hannah from Goose Chicks Podcast 51:03

1y ago51:03

51:03

When worlds collide! This week on the show host Sara J is joined by Leslie and Hannah from Goose Chicks Podcast. The trio chat about the recent Jake and Joel sit in with Goose at Resonance Music & Arts Festival in Garrettsvile, OH on July 1st 2023, make predictions for when Ben Atkind sits in with Umphrey's McGee during some upcoming dates in Kris …

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Triple Wide Weekend in Colorado! 1:08:11

1+ y ago1:08:11

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This week on the show, host Sara J talks about the "Triple Wide Weekend" in Colorado, June 15th at The Dillon Amphitheater in Dillon, CO and June 16th & 17th at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. Check out the show notes for Sara J's 2023 nugs.net highlights playlist! Support DATC Media Company on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacomp…

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UMXXV - June 1st at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, June 2nd at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH, June 3rd at Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, MA and June 4th at ... 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

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This week on the show, host Sara J gets into the shows in the northeast back in the beginning of June. June 1st at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, June 2nd at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH, June 3rd at Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, MA and June 4th at State Theatre in Portland, MA. Check out the show not…

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Summer Camp Music Festival 2023 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

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This week on the show, host Sara J gets into the happenings at this year's Summer Camp Music Festival, May 26th - 28th at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. Check out the show notes for Sara's Scamp 2023 nugs.net highlights playlist! Support DATC Media Company on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany "We've Come So Far" (datcmediaco…

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