077: PETER LEVIN [keys - Gregg Allman, Blind Boys AL, The Highwomen] + Summer Tours '24 Preview w/ J.A.

Welcome NY-bred, Nashville-based PETER LEVIN, a keyboardist/singer/producer to Episode 077! A veteran of multiple music scenes, bands, and geographies, Peter Levin has written/performed with numerous artists who've appeared on this show, & dozens more who have not. A well-respected musician, songwriter and producer, across 3 decades Peter has collaborated with legends like the late, great Gregg Allman, cultural institutions such as the Allman Brothers Band and Blind Boys of Alabama, rising stars i.e. Amanda Shires, and appears on the award-winning album The Highwomen.   0:00 - ep.077 preview 3:00 - a word from our sponsor For the Funk of It Festival 6:20 - The Upful Update 11:00 - introducing PETER LEVIN 14:25 - interview w/ Peter [65min] 1:20:30 - introducing Jason Abrams 1:23:00- Summer Tours '24 Preview w/Jason  [37min] 1:59:00 - Afterglow, Vibe Junkie JAM   Late last year, Levin released the fantastic record under his own name: 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning'. The LP features an all-star slate of contributors that dot his musical journey, including guitarists/friends-of-the-pod Adam "Shmeeans" Smirnoff and Eric Krasno. Most recently, Peter has been an integral member of the Allman Brothers tribute ensemble 'Trouble No More', with our hero Nikki Glaspie, among others. Peter Levin was kind enough to take some time to drop in and explore his career and collaborators, a conversation that took place at the very end of 2023. Special Thanks to Solaris Entertainment Studio for making Peter available for this interview. After Peter's interview wraps, we head right into the Summer Tours 2024 Preview segment with returning fave Jason Abrams, co-host of the Rock n' Wrestling Connection Podcast, my friend of nearly 35 years and an encyclopedia of both rock n' roll and pop culture.   Vibe Junkie JAM "The Chain" [Fleetwood Mac cover] - The Highwomen   Check out our awesome sponsor FOR THE FUNK OF IT FESTIVAL , going down August 9-11 in NorCal   Upful LIFE 2023: Favorite Records & More!  Reviews, Purchase Links, Playlists   EMAIL the SHOW PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Theme Song: "Mazel Tov"- CALVIN VALENTINE