Best Keith Haas Podcasts (2024)

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EP13. Brünnhilde and Götterdämmerung 1:00:02

21d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In this episode we explore Götterdämmerung from the perspective of its heroine, Brünnhilde, with thoughts and musical excerpts from Professor Peter Franklin, conductor and pianist Justin Brown, and Longborough's own Brünnhilde Lee Bisset. This was recorded at an event for Longborough members. Find out more about Longborough Festival Opera at ⁠lfo.o…

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EP12. Season launch 2024 - and a look ahead to 2025 55:42

2M ago55:42

55:42

In this episode we celebrate the upcoming 2024 season at Longborough - a new production of La bohème in the centenary year of Puccini's death, alongside the culmination of our Ring cycle. With readings and music from some of our brilliant Emerging Artists, we also look ahead at the exciting plans for our 2025 programme, with Longborough's Artistic …

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EP11. Book Launch - Longborough Festival Opera: the first 30 years 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

Longborough Festival Opera: the first 30 years is a new book chronicling how a dream of an idea became bricks, mortar and sublime music. In this recording of the book launch, author Richard Bratby talks to music historian Sophie Redfern about Martin and Lizzie Graham's remarkable achievement, and the story of opera at Longborough. Internationally r…

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EP10. Interpreting Monteverdi's manuscripts, with Robert Howarth and Lynda Sayce 31:50

1y ago31:50

31:50

Looking ahead to Longborough's 2023 production of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, music director Robert Howarth and lutenist Lynda Sayce discuss interpreting manuscripts from Monteverdi's era. Find out more about Longborough Festival Opera at LFO.org.uk

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EP9. Orfeo's journey, with Robert Howarth, Olivia Fuchs and Tom Randle 43:01

1y ago43:01

43:01

Looking ahead to Longborough's 2023 production of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, Robert Howarth, Olivia Fuchs and tenor Tom Randle explore Orfeo's pivotal scenes and monologues as he journeys into the underworld to find Euridice.In this podcast, two of the lead creatives on this summer's production at Longborough - Music Director Robert Howarth on keyboard,…

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EP8. Wagner's Ring and ecology. With Professor Michael Spitzer and musical illustrations by Kelvin Lim 49:25

1+ y ago49:25

49:25

Wagner fits within a German ecological tradition stretching from Von Humboldt through Haeckel and Himmler to the Greens. Can any of this be heard in the music itself? This talk will show you how. This episode is a lecture by Professor Michael Spitzer, author of acclaimed book The Musical Human, with musical illustrations by Longborough's Ring cycle…

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EP7. La liberazione di Ruggiero and Freya Waley-Cohen's Spell Book. With Polly Graham, Jenny Ogilvie, Keith Pun and Clíodna Shanahan 32:25

2y ago32:25

32:25

In July 2022, Longborough Festival Opera features an exciting double bill performed by our Emerging Artists: Francesca Caccini's La liberazione di Ruggiero, paired with Freya Waley-Cohen's contemporary song cycle Spell Book. In this episode, Longborough's artistic director Polly Graham speaks to the production's director Jenny Ogilvie about her pla…

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EP6. Korngold's Die tote Stadt, with Jessica Duchen, Michael Haas and Charles Matthews 55:00

2+ y ago55:00

55:00

Korngold's Die tote Stadt forms an exciting part of Longborough's summer 2022 festival. In this episode, Korngold experts Jessica Duchen and Michael Haas teach us more about this remarkable composer. With musical extracts from pianist Charles Matthews. This talk was recorded at an event for Longborough members. Thanks to Stuart Essenhigh on trumpet…

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EP5. Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, with Anthony Negus and Prof Ken Hamilton 42:59

3+ y ago42:59

42:59

Longborough Festival Opera's Music Director Anthony Negus joins the pianist and musicologist Professor Kenneth Hamilton, as they discuss the surprising personal and musical relationships between Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt. Hosted by writer and librettist Sophie Rashbrook. Thanks to Stuart Essenhigh on trumpet in the introduction. Find out more …

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EP4. Finding comedy in Wagner's Ring cycle, with Polly Graham and Sir David Pountney 26:44

4y ago26:44

26:44

In this episode, Longborough Festival Opera's Artistic Director Polly Graham joins the acclaimed librettist and opera director Sir David Pountney, who was in the midst of staging his own Ring cycle in Chicago when the pandemic first struck. The subject of their discussion is comedy in the Ring cycle: where and how we can find humour inside this hug…

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EP3. Janácek's The Cunning Little Vixen, with Justin Brown and Olivia Fuchs 41:22

4y ago41:22

41:22

In this episode, conductor Justin Brown and director Olivia Fuchs chat to music journalist Richard Bratby about this incredible work: Janácek's musical language; his parallels to Wagner; and why grown adults would want to see an opera about talking animals. Longborough Festival Opera's Emerging Artist production of The Cunning Little Vixen will now…

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S2E11: Rory D'Lasnow 56:35

4y ago56:35

56:35

Keith called up Rory D'Lasnow in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Rory, who hails from Bergen County, New Jersey, is a talented singer-songwriter who is setting out to capture the human experience through his music. Listen as Rory talks about how he procrastinated pursuing music, his on and off relationship with The Beatles, his song "An Amer…

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S2E10: Ruby Sparks 52:27

4y ago52:27

52:27

Keith spoke to Jake Sternberg about his band Ruby Sparks, a project that started to come together when he moved out west to Los Angeles, California. Listen as they talk about Father John Misty, what went into producing Jake's new EP In Your Head, why it's important to talk about mental health and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever yo…

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EP2. Wagner's Women, with Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough and Lee Bisset 45:28

4y ago45:28

45:28

In this episode, writer and librettist Sophie Rashbrook chats to historian Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough and soprano Lee Bisset, who was set to have been Brünnhilde in Wagner's Die Walküre at Longborough in the postponed 2020 season. In their discussion they explore the roles and mythical origins of Wagner’s women. For further reading, see Eleanor's…

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S2E9: Avery Mandeville 56:16

4y ago56:16

56:16

Avery Mandeville of Little Hag spoke to Keith on The Dimestore Jukebox! Listen as they talk about the importance of speaking out about the issues people face, why she is officially changing her band's name to Little Hag, why she thinks open mic shows are integral to the music community and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you liste…

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S2E8: Brian Erickson 1:03:57

4y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Keith had a laid-back chat with Brian Erickson in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Brian is the frontman of the band The Extensions and is about to release his debut solo album, "Little Secrets." Listen as Brian talks about his approach in producing his upcoming record, shows that he hosts, why he thinks the guys in Black Sabbath are among th…

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EP1. Wotan's Journey, with Anthony Negus and Paul Carey Jones 33:29

4y ago33:29

33:29

In this episode, music journalist Richard Bratby chats to Longborough's Music Director Anthony Negus and bass-baritone Paul Carey Jones, who was scheduled to sing Wotan in Wagner's Die Walküre at Longborough in the postponed 2020 season. In their discussion they trace Wotan's journey through Wagner's Ring cycle. Thanks to Stuart Essenhigh on trumpe…

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Podcast trailer 0:43

4y ago0:43

0:43

Welcome to the Longborough podcast. Artistic Director Polly Graham introduces Longborough Festival Opera, a 500-seat homegrown theatre in the Cotswolds. Our podcast series was born out of the Covid lockdown. We'll be welcoming lots of our friends from the world of opera and the arts, including singers, players, directors, conductors and more, for w…

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S2E7: Jackie June 49:05

4y ago49:05

49:05

After she reached out to the show, Keith had the chance to speak with Jackie June in this episode The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen to this laid back conversation as Jackie talks about following her inner voice over the last few years to pursue music, the inspiration her music has had on her young fans, her take on why she thinks people believe she's a…

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S2E6: Ruby Bones 1:00:48

4y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Keith spoke with Chris Fox and James Janocha, half of the band Ruby Bones, in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Brace yourself for enjoyable banter and arguements about Wilco, stories behind a couple of their songs from their EP Tooth, why bands shouldn't wear shorts on stage and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to …

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S2E5: Tara Dente 56:15

4y ago56:15

56:15

Keith got a glimpse at Tara Dente's life and music in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Tara talks about her involvement in a compilation cover Springsteen's Waitin' on a Sunny Day, accidentally stumbled upon playing music in Americana style, her upcoming EP Truth in the Mud and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you l…

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S2E4: Reese Van Riper 46:21

4y ago46:21

46:21

Keith got to speak with Reese of Reese Van Riper over the phone in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Reese talks about all the music he and his band has worked on in quaratine, major influences such as Tom Waits and Black Sabbath, how his great aunt taught him about the spiritual aspects of nature and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore…

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S2E3: Brianna Musco 47:30

4y ago47:30

47:30

Meet Brianna Musco in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Keith gave her a call and was a good time getting away from all of the stress that the COVID-19 as brought on. Listen as Brianna talks about learning how to play music from her uncle, calls herself out for being a washed-up athlete, what inspired some of her songs and more! Subscribe to T…

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S2E2: Blue Vervain 56:04

4y ago56:04

56:04

Weeks before the quarantine began, Keith drove to Fort Lee, New Jersey to chat with Jon Khan of the band Blue Vervain. Get to know Jon as he talks about how he started Blue Vervain, politics in music, the time he recorded a Fleetwood Mac cover at Red Bull Studios and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podcasts and follo…

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S2E1: Music Under Quarantine 22:41

4+ y ago22:41

22:41

While COVID-19 has brought almost everything to a halt. Not musicians though. Listen as Keith talks to Bobby Mahoney, Taylor Davis, Jarod Clemons, Matt Cook and Dillon Shindler about the current state of the music scene under quarantine and how they are getting through these bizarre times. Song featured: "Coastal Bottom"- Lionties. *Music is used w…

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The Dimestore Jukebox - Season 1 Closing Statement 6:56

4+ y ago6:56

6:56

"Hey guys, it’s Keith. Well, for the sake of just saying it, I’m wrapping up The Dimestore Jukebox… and by wrapping up The Dimestore Jukebox, Season 1 of the podcast has come to a close. I realize for all of you regular listeners out there that this may be a little sudden, as it is a little sudden for me too. As much as I’ve enjoyed giving you guys…

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S1E26: Bryan Hansen Band 55:29

4+ y ago55:29

55:29

Keith met up with the guys in the Bryan Hansen Band, or BHB for short, in Morristown, New Jersey in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Many laughs were shared with these guys! Listen as the band talks about their mentors, what went into making their recent record 'Gas Money,' why they can't imagine a life without music and more! Subscribe to Th…

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S1E25: Jarod Clemons 39:43

4+ y ago39:43

39:43

Keith went back down to Asbury Park to meet Jarod Clemons, the son of Big Man Clarence Clemons, in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Jarod talks about his band the Late Nights, his Uncle Bruce, what motivates his music and more! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podca…

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S1E24: Morningside Lane 52:50

4+ y ago52:50

52:50

Keith met up with Marc Del Giudice of Morningside Lane in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Marc discusses what it means for him to be the frontman of the band, what went into recording Morningside Lane's upcoming album, why he loves playing Telecasters and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podcasts and …

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S1E23: Becca Stevens 46:33

4+ y ago46:33

46:33

Becca Stevens showed up on The Dimestore Jukebox and she wants you to know she's out there to make men cry. Or so she told Keith. Hear about what went into the production of her upcoming album 'WONDERBLOOM,' her well-rounded musical background, the difficult songwriting challenge David Crosby gave her and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wh…

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S1E22: Austin Plaine 37:48

5y ago37:48

37:48

Keith got around to meeting up with Austin Plaine before he played a show at the Mercury Lounge in NYC early in October in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen to what Austin had to say about his youth in Minnesota, what song in his latest album Stratford was particularly difficult to write, why he writes "with a tinkle of wonderlust" and …

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S1E21: Kayleigh Goldsworthy 50:11

5y ago50:11

50:11

Keith had the pleasure of talking to the talented Kayleigh Goldsworthy at Ludlow Coffee Supply before she put on a set at The Mercury Lounge in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Kayleigh talks about her music, the different bands she's played in, why it's important to find humor in everything and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Juke…

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S1E20: Matthew Ryan 1:07:31

5y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Keith got on the phone and had the chance to talk to Matthew Ryan in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Take a seat and soak in Matthew's wisdom as he talks about the stories being told in his new EP Fallen Ash & Embers, memorable interactions he's had with fans of his, why he considers himself an all around agnostic and more! Subscribe to The …

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S1E19: Mike Vidal 1:01:39

5y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Are you a fan of Nine Eighteen (now called Boardwalk Saints)? In this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox, Keith finally got around to talking to Mike Vidal! Listen as Mike talks about the rise of vinyl records, his band's album being produced by The Gaslight Anthem's Alex Rosamilia, his solo work and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever …

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S1E18: Matt Cook 56:55

5y ago56:55

56:55

Keith returned to the Stay Gold Cafe in Howell, New Jersey to meet up with Matt Cook in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Matt talks about The Beach Boys, living with Type 1 Diabetes, his TEDx Talk and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podcasts and follow it on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also check…

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S1E17: Connor Bracken 57:57

5y ago57:57

57:57

Keith went down to Asbury Park, New Jersey to meet up with Connor Bracken of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as the guys talk about Connor's single "Photographs of Johnny Cash," the history of his band, the different uses of ashes of cremated loved ones and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore J…

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S1E16: Taylor Davis 55:48

5y ago55:48

55:48

Keith talked to Taylor Davis when he was around for the New Jersey leg of his Longest Summer Tour in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Taylor discusses his admiration for Asbury Park, his approach to songwriting, the friends he's made along his musical path and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podcasts …

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S1E15: Sammy Kay 57:57

5y ago57:57

57:57

Keith had the chance to have converse with Sammy Kay in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Relax and enjoy the conversation as Sammy discusses his album civil/WAR and why it's similar to Springsteen's Nebraska, mental hurdles he's had to overcome, his take on East Coast food VS. West Coast food and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox where…

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S1E14: GoldenOak 33:32

5y ago33:32

33:32

Keith chatted up Zak and Lena of GoldenOak over at the Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn, NY in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as they talk about their song "River," the time they opened up for The Marshall Tucker Band, what recommendations they would make to anyone visiting their home state Maine, and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukeb…

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S1E13: Zoochie 48:22

5y ago48:22

48:22

Keith met up with members from Zoochie, another group that formed in New Brunswick, in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Take a load off and listen as the band discusses their new single "Talk," whether or not they were ever discouraged from playing music, weird times in Buffalo, New York and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever y…

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S1E12: The Dead Flowers 36:18

5y ago36:18

36:18

Keith went down to the Philadelphia area and had the chance to chat with Zach, Johnny and Steve of The Dead Flowers in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as they talk about The Rolling Stones, Spotify, raiding Area 51 and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podcasts and follow it on Twitter, Instagram and Face…

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S1E11: The Break Lights 52:29

5y ago52:29

52:29

Keith met up with Mike Saiewitz and Jake Roggenkamp of The Break Lights, an alternative rock group with a sound reminicent of Classic Rock. Mike and Jake talk about how they met doing theater, how they have friendly competition when writing songs, why they consider the group to be "a band full of Ringos" and more! Listen to the whole episode as the…

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S1E10: Bobby Mahoney 54:08

5y ago54:08

54:08

The show is now in the double digits! Keith got around to meeting Bobby Mahoney of Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. The guys discussed "Aha" moments and "Ah, S**t" moments, Bobby's love for Disney, his plans for releasing music in the future and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen …

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S1E9: Idle Wave 39:43

5y ago39:43

39:43

Keith took the time to chat with Guy Battaglia of pop punk band Idle Wave in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Guy talks about Marvel movies, how he treats Idle Wave as a solo projects, how feelings of guilt and being falsely accused are expressed in his song "You Caught Me" and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you l…

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S1E8: Olivia Riggio 35:50

5y ago35:50

35:50

Keith met up with Olivia Riggio in New Brunswick, New Jersey to chat up about her band Olive & The Pitz in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Hear about when Olivia got the band together, what views on the DIY scene, what it was like for her to open up for Jeff Rosenstock and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podca…

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S1E7: Zak Ferentz 37:34

5y ago37:34

37:34

Keith went over to Bayonne, New Jersey to converse with Zak Ferentz, frontman of Ferentz and The Felons, in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Zak talks about why he refers to his music as "Street Folk," how music has helped him through troubled times, why he walks over the Bayonne Bridge everyday and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore …

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S1E6: Cold Weather Company 36:46

5y ago36:46

36:46

Keith had the chance to talk with Brian, Jeff and Steve of Cold Weather Company in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. The guys talk about their new album "Find Light," how they bring their different strengths to the table when writing music, their different "family" roles in the band and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you lis…

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S1E5: Cory Branan 27:26

5y ago27:26

27:26

Keith met up with Cory Branan at one of his tour stops in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen to Keith's conversation with Cory as he talks about his kids, discovering John Prine in his twenties, why you shouldn't have a "wait and see" attitude and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to podcasts and follow it on T…

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S1E4: The Quiet Giants 36:35

5y ago36:35

36:35

Keith met up with his friend Adam to chat with his band The Quiet Giants in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Hear how the band got together through former bullies and interactions at McDonald's, and also get a listen as to how they look at their growth as a band, how amazing it is that a song could mean something totally different to each ind…

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S1E3: The Vaughns 32:20

5y ago32:20

32:20

Keith meets The Vaughns from Springfield, New Jersey to learn about their album F.O.M.O. in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Listen as Keith chats them up about their evolution in sound, what community means to them, why you should be careful with balsamic vinegar on tour and more! Subscribe to The Dimestore Jukebox wherever you listen to pod…

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