"A High Time" wsg's Jay Blakesberg & Steve Poltz | Secondhand Talent #110

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 6, Episode 11, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! This week, Steiner interviews two of the wonderful talents in the industry, Jay Blakesberg & Steve Poltz. Jay & Steve are building anticipation for their upcoming collaboration, "Workingman's Dead:   at Garcia's in Chicago on July 15. Get your tickets while you can, because this even WILL sell out!!!Get yer tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/jay-blakesberg-and-steve-poltz-workingmanss-chicago-illinois-07-15-2026/event/04006486FC511B0DWorkingman’s Dead is a one of a kind live performance that includes Iconic songs of the Grateful Dead performed by legendary folk singer Steve Poltz, interspersed with a Live slideshow-storytelling presentation by Renowned Grateful Dead photographer Jay Blakesberg with a heavy dose of Steve Poltz “songwriting in the moment” sprinkled on top.Event Page: https://garciaschicago.live/garcias-events/jay-blakesberg-and-steve-poltz-workingmanss-deadIn this episode of Secondhand Talent, host Steiner has an insightful conversation with Jay Blakesberg and Steve Poltz as they discuss their innovative collaborative project 'Workingman's Dead,' blending live music, storytelling, and improvisation to honor the legacy of the Grateful Dead. Discover how they blend their creative processes, learn about upcoming performances, and join us in discovering some of the magic that only exists in spontaneous artistry.Jay Blakesberg is a San Francisco-based photographer, filmmaker and public speaker. He is best known for his music photography beginning in 1978. Jay has worked with many legendary artists including the Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Carlos Santana, Tom Waits, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Flaming Lips to name a few. Jay’s work has been published in 1000’s of magazines worldwide, in books, and many documentary films. From Steve: "According to Wikipedia, Steve Poltz (me) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is a founding member of the indie-rock band the Rugburns and collaborated on several songs with singer Jewel, including the 1996 single "You Were Meant for Me", which reached number 2 in the US."Stay tuned for next week's Episode #111, featuring producer Tommy Dietrick of Joshua Tree Recording Studio!!!________Click Here For 10% Off Your Total Purchase From Black Box Prompter!https://blackboxprompter.com/?coupon=secondhandtalent________Our featured charity for Season 6 is The Visions Foundation. The Visions Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the Chicago area. The Visions Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Make a difference TODAY for those who truly need it by making a contribution to The Visions Foundation, the official charity designee of Season 6 of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast."To learn more about The Visions Foundation, please visit their website: https://www.thevisionsfoundation.org/Support the showWith "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while!Like, Subscribe, and TELL YO FRANDS!!! New Episodes Every Wednesday!!!Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to be on the show!!!Follow us on IntagramFollow us on Facebook Much love, Steiner & Steener