Welcome to Roadcase!! We are super-hyped to have Jason Balla of DEHD on the show this week. Jason plays guitar and also produced DEHD's upcoming album, Blue Skies, coming out May 27. This Chicago-based indie powerhouse creates incredibly unique and creative soundscapes rooted in emotional truths and passion that few bands can equal. DEHD's level of detail is stunning and Jason lends his keen creativity and his deep desire for gorgeous and spare, yet intense rhythms and sound to craft DEHD's uniq...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 132
Welcome to Roadcase!! We are super excited to have Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters on the show for this episode. Jeremy composes lyrics, sings and shreds fiddle in this amazing progressive bluegrass band, and has a new solo album out entitled "River Wild," featuring tons of amazing musicians supporting Jeremy's inventive song writing craft. Jeremy has been with the Dusters since its inception in 2006 -- The Stringdusters have won a multitude of industry awards including the 2007 IBM...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 131
Welcome to Roadcase!! We are super-psyched to go North of the Border for this episode with Canadian artist, Tamara Lindeman of The Weather Station. Tamara combines superb musicianship with elegant and profound lyrical content on her many stunning albums. The Weather Station's latest release, "How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars," is a lovely work of subtle and striking spareness highlighting Tamara's prolific songwriting. Recorded in three days, March 10-12, 2020, exactly on the cusp betwe...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 130
Welcome to Roadcase!! We are ready to rock on this episode with Aaron Pinkus of Wasserman Music. Aaron is a Music Agent who books live shows for artists and handles some of the biggest names in the industry including current phenom, Jack Harlow. Aaron's road has been long and fruitful-- growing up in Indianapolis and starting out as a college student working for fellow Indiana faithful, John Mellencamp, who gave him initial direction in the live music business. Aaron followed his heart and lande...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 129
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super psyched to have Maya de Vitry with us for this episode. Maya's latest album -- her 3rd solo effort, Violet Light -- is a lovely folk/american album littered with amazing stories and intertwined with truths and insights about the human condition. Maya's first band, The Stray Birds, disbanded in 2018 and since then she has been working under her own name, creating sonic tapestries with gorgeous vocals and accompanying fiddle playing. Once Maya hit the road as a ki...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 128
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're so psyched to have uber-cool Raina Mullen on the show. Raina plays ripping guitar and lends her stellar vocals to Ghost Light, a relatively new jam band on the scene with their super compelling 2019 debut album, Best Kept Secrets. Proudly taking on the mantle of role model for women who rock, Raina, one of a fairly small club of women artist in the jam band community, relishes her position and seeks to inspire young female performers to push the limits of their musica...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 127
Welcome to Roadcase!! It's family affair for this episode with Ori Naftaly and Tierinii Jackson of Southern Avenue. This amazing grammy-nominated and Memphis-based band mixes soul, blues, R&B, rock and even some elements of jam-based music to their audiences in a joyous explosion of positivity. Bringing their beautiful message of empowerment, self-affirmation, unity and love, Ori and Tierinii blend their unique roots from opposite corners of the globe into a mix of musical influences that ul...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 126
Welcome to Roadcase!! We are incredibly psyched that a Rolling Stone is on the bus for this episode: the one and only Karl Denson!! Karl has been rocking the saxophone for decades with his unique brand of funk, soul, jazz and blues in his various incarnations -- Tiny Universe and The Greyboy Allstars -- as well as lending his musical genius on tour with The Rolling Stones since 2015. Apart from his musical endeavors, Karl is a true Renaissance Man, contemplating many unique forms of artistic exp...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 125
Welcome to Roadcase!! We are so incredibly psyched to present the one and only Corey McCormick for this episode. Corey has been playing bass in Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real since 2010, and has also played with Chris Cornell, Koshi Inaba, Neil Young and Willie Nelson. With a career that has now spanned over two decades, Corey, who is also a father of two young boys, has literally done it all -- and is extremely grateful for the amazing experiences he has encountered in his life as a touri...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 124
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're extra-hyped to have Ash Reiter of Sugar Candy Mountain on this special 4/20 edition of the show. As an appropriate acknowledgement to today's date, Ash, along with her husband and musical partner, Will Halsey, are together the driving force behind this trippy, space-age psychedelic pop band that will melt your soul as well as your mind. While the vibe sounds recalls acid-soaked Beatles and Tame Impala, the impetus is more about the infinite possibilities of the creati...
Apr 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 123
Welcome to Roadcase!! We are super-psyched to have Jenn Wasner on the show! Jenn is the uber-talented and incredibly charming artist responsible for Flock of Dimes and Wye Oak, and also performs on the road with Bon Iver. An incredibly thoughtful musician, Jenn talks to Josh about the creative forces behind her multi-faceted musical life from both a practical and creative perspective. Despite the plethora of external forces straining today's music industry, Jenn is grounded in her creativity and...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 122
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super psyched to have Neal Evans on the show!! Neal is the amazing drummer of the band Dopapod, whose improvisational-based efforts combine elements of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass and electronica to create a super-energetic, eclectic and mind-blowing explosion of musical energy. Neal and his bandmates unlock myriad avenues of their creative minds both onstage and off exploring fun concepts such as time travel and palindromes, delighting their fans with a plethora of e...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 121
Welcome to Roadcase!! We are so incredibly psyched to have Joe Funk on the show! Joe plays bass for Kitchen Dwellers, one of the most exciting bluegrass bands out there today. Joe and his bandmates infuse elements of folk, bluegrass and rock to create a unique sound, with a rollicking vibe that reflects their deep love of the outdoors. This amazing Montana-based band has been out there on the road for many years, playing tons of shows and garnering new fans wherever they go. Their new album, Wis...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 120
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super psyched to have Saidah Blount on the show for this exciting and informative episode! Saidah is a music guru who currently is Executive Producer at Sonos Radio and Senior Manager of Global Content Marketing. Saidah has been at the forefront of Sonos Radio, playing a key role in the conceptualization of the platform, since its inception in May 2019. In lending her vast musical knowledge in this hyper-competitive space, Saidah oversees content for Sonos Radio's Sou...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 119
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super psyched to have John McCauley and Ian O'Neil of Deer Tick for this episode. Deer Tick epitomizes high-energy performance with their (historically) beer soaked, grunge-based and hyper-physical brand of post-punk epic rock shows. At the same time, and what really casts Deer Tick in a unique spotlight, is their heartfelt, often poignant and frequently sardonic lyrics that bring together both the energy and the soul-searching depth of what music is all about. John a...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 118
Welcome to Roadcase!! Emily Wolfe is an Austin-based rocker who combines 70s rock with 80s pop and 90s grunge to create a truly compelling blend of genres underscored by her deep commitment to rock riffage and high-energy performance. Her latest album, "Outlier," produced by Michael Shuman of Queens of the Stone Age, successfully blends genres and musical lanes culling influence from a vast spectrum of artists -- Emily cites her love of such widely divergent sources as Judas Priest and Ariana Gr...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 117
Welcome to Roadcase!! Sam Biasucci and Clay Finch comprise LA- based Mapache, whose groovy rhythms and exquisite harmonies bring alive a 70s vibe in a new and exciting form. This amazing duo are long-time friends and have been making music together since their high school days. Modern-day storytellers, they weave a passion for their Southern California musical roots into a sound that recalls early CSN, The Byrds and a touch of Gram Parsons. Filled with exquisite harmonies and stellar arrangement...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 116
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super psyched to have Neal Francis on the show for this episode. Neal is an extraordinarily talented musician whose latest album, "In Plain Sight," has propelled him to the highest levels of his career. But it hasn't been an easy road for Neal to get to this place. He has had his struggles with anxiety, depression and alcohol abuse -- fortunately for Neal (and for his multitude of fans), he is now clean, sober, and filled with a renewed and confident sense of purpose ...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 115
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super psyched to have Erin Rae on the show. Erin's new album, Lighten Up, is a wonderful Tour de Force acclaimed by Rolling Stone Magazine as a "stunning collection of psych-folk and West Coast roots pop." Produced by Jonathan Wilson, Erin has been anointed as part of the new Laurel Canyon sound, and her cosmic country vibes combine seamlessly with her down-home Tennessee roots. Erin has been on an absolute tear since shows came back over the summer, playing at Red Ro...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 114
Welcome to Roadcase -- we're so stoked to have JD Simo on the show!! JD is a stellar musician with deep roots in blues and psychedelic rock -- combining genres and styles to create a unique mixture which has been lauded by Rolling Stone and Guitar Player magazine, among others. He is a true road dog, playing 100s of gigs annually and has collaborated with the likes of Jack White, Luther Dickenson, Blackberry Smoke, and Phil Lesh and Friends. JD's latest album, Mind Control, is his Covid-era albu...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 113
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super-stoked to have Lindsay Lou stop by to chat. Lindsay is a Michigan native and a permanent fixture in the bluegrass community -- with an absolutely gorgeous voice and a deeply soulful musical groove -- she has blended her own varied musical direction with tradition elements to create some of the scene's most compelling artistic works. Her 2018 album release, Southland, incorporates the myriad elements of Lindsay's musical life and while notable for its departure f...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 112
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're so psyched to have the incredibly talented and prolific Tom Hamilton on the show this week. Tom, a Philadelphia native, is a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist whose list of bands is a deep reflection of his long career, massive work ethic and exceptional talent: Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Ghost Light, Lacuna, Billy & the Kids, Brothers Past, American Babies, and Electron, among others. His musical efforts are deeply improvisational and the iconic Lacuna project, fo...
Mar 09, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 111
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're super-psyched to have Nashville-based artist, The Kernal aka Joe Garner, for this episode. Joe's recently released album, "Listen to the Blood," is a compelling alt-country take on traditional roots music and also a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Charlie Garner, who played bass in the Grand Ole Opry for thirty years. Joe is an incredibly astute and at times acerbic songwriter who, despite his lineage, came into music as a path in his late teens, studying poetry...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 110
Welcome to Roadcase!! We're so psyched to have the amazing Andy Frasco on the show. Andy is a native L.A. dude -- which we love -- but more importantly, Andy is the ultimate hard-worker and road warrior. Having performed upwards of 250 shows a year for almost 10 years, he has built a huge following both on the road and with his successful podcast, Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast. Andy's live shows are full-on collective explosions of fun, great music, and a celebration of life, albeit at time...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 109
Welcome to Roadcase!! Nicole Atkins, who hails from The Garden State, is an amazingly talented Singer Songwriter with a unique knack in her successful career for gathering together diverse and incredibly talented musicians to bring her creative visions to life. Her 2020 album, Italian Ice, for example, features Binky Griptite (The Dap Kings), Britt Daniel (Spoon), Erin Rae, Seth Avett (The Avett Brothers) and Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) just to name a few. Her eclectic taste and fearless de...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 108
Welcome to Roadcase!! Dave Schools is the critically acclaimed bass player and founding member of Widespread Panic, and is also accomplished producer. His latest producing effort is a heartfelt album, "Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal," which features over three dozen major artists contributing songs to honor the late member of Circles Around the Sun, who sadly took his own life in 2019. Dave has also played in a number of different bands including Stockholm Syndrome, Gov't Mule, J Mas...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 107
Welcome to Roadcase!! Madison Cunningham is a native of Southern California and a two-time Grammy nominated artist whose latest effort, "Wednesday," is in the running for Best Folk Album for the 2022 Grammys. And to further solidify her genre-spanning artistry, she was nominated in the Best Americana Album category for her "Where Are We Now" album in 2019. Her development as an artist -- having been homeschooled in a fairly religious household, and not having been exposed to popular music heroes...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 106
Welcome to Roadcase!! Tré Burt is an exceptional folk artist -- new on the scene -- with a truly inspiring personal story of perseverance, struggle and determination. His latest album and sophomore effort, "You, Yeah, You," was released back in August on Oh Boy Records, and is a wonderful collection of songs and stories not to be missed. Tré was been picked up by Oh Boy in late 2019, and given a personal stamp of approval by the late John Prine, which was, in Tré's words, "life changing." 2021 w...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 105
Welcome to Roadcase!! Mikaela Davis is a classically trained harpist with a gorgeous voice who performs with her band, Southern Star. Her 2018 debut album, Delivery, was produced by Grammy-winner John Congleton and is a super-groovy collection of songs, and we're pleased to report that a new album is due for release later this year, along with a new live album as well. Mikaela has also been incorporating Grateful Dead covers into her live set for quite some time now, and her Tiny Desk appearance...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 104
Welcome to Roadcase!! Erika Wennerstrom has been performing in her band Heartless Bastards for close to 20 years now has recently released a gorgeous new album, A Beautiful Life, which she co-produced with Kevin Ratterman, in which confronts the challenges and nuances of the day within a truly innovative sonic landscape. A native of Ohio, Erika now calls Austin, TX home, and she talks about her early days booking her own shows, working hard and playing every gig she could -- which ultimately res...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 103
