Episode 293: Brad Barr

Brad Barr is on the show this week, and I can’t wait to share this interview with you!!  Brad and his brother Andrew make up the amazing combo, The Barr Brothers, and they’re psyched to be back with a new album coming out this Friday, October 17, entitled Let It Hiss. This amazing album features a variety of collaborations with friends including Elizabeth Powell (Land of Talk), Josie Adams (Arc Iris) and none other than Jim James of My Morning Jacket.  Brad is a special human with incredible musical talents and a calm, confident and humble demeanor, and he talks to me about the long journey back after the pandemic. We discuss all the elements — personal and musical — that makes their expression just so unique. Brad is thoughtful and warm and I’m honored to call him a friend. The Barr Brothers is currently out on the road, playing in support of Mumford & Sons through mid-November, and then will hit the road in February to play headlining shows throughout the US.  =========================================Chapters: 00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg05:20 Introduction and Technical Setup  08:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery09:59 The Impact of the Pandemic on Music  17:07 Growing Up in Providence  25:46 Musical Education and Influences  27:29 The Heart of Rock and Personal Connections  34:07 Transitioning to Montreal: A New Chapter  40:27 From Improvisation to Structured Songwriting  43:31 Personal Growth Through Music  46:13 Collaborations and Guest Artists in New Music  54:10 The Journey of Songwriting and Healing58:20 Facing Life's Challenges Through Music  01:03:37 Relatability in Songwriting  01:05:48 The Future of Collaboration  01:07:24 Exploring Duo Dynamics in Performance  01:11:48 Innovative Guitar Techniques  01:18:31 The Unique Sound of The Barr Brothers  01:19:50 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg=============================================For The Barr Brothers tour info and tour dates, click hereFor more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  [email protected] theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer