All Jammed Up

Karina Rykman is a guitar player and bass player. We talk about her new album, Late Checkout that comes out next week, her love for Suwannee, her unique relationship with Trey Anastasio, her eclectic early gigs, and her beef with Sabrina Carpenter. Nathan is the founder of Tunehatch, an independent ticketing platform. He has just rolled out Tour Builder - a new approach to make touring musicians life a whole lot easier. Chloe and I get ready for our cruise and recap our night with Radish Bluegrass and 65 North Pickers. Support Karina and Nathan: https://www.karinarykman.com/https://tunehatch.com/Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex BazemoreOutro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Alwyn is the drummer for the band, Leftover Salmon. He tells us his early days loving the Red Hot Chili Peppers, learning steel pans in Trinidad, how he got linked with Leftover, his very first music festival experience, his solo project "Marshall" and the personal motivation behind it, and his definition of Americana music. Support Alwyn: https://www.instagram.com/alwynmusic/?hl=enhttps://www.leftoversalmon.com/Jordan and Luke are both longtime musicians. Jordan was an original member of the band Spafford who is now forming his own project - "Big Deep". They have their debut show this week in Woodstock, NY. We talk about the project being intentional, the difference in previous projects and this one, and Jordan answers my strange FMK question. Support Big Deep: https://www.bigdeep.band/https://www.instagram.com/BigDeepTheBandChloe and I just got back from the Freak Fair with Billy Strings. We give a whole recap day-by-day, discuss his new album, and add a few new songs to the playlist. Lot pod coming next week! Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Neil and Trevor from the band, Free Whenever, join the podcast. We discuss their experience at FloydFest, form and formlessness, music getting you high, and playing live vs playing in the studio. Support Free Whenever: https://www.freewheneverband.com/Evan is the owner of The Ecology Center - which is a culture that he is creating in California. Evan tells the story of how he is using the magic of the Grateful Dead at his farm, his relationship with MusicNeverStopped, not being transactional, and their upcoming show with Skeleton KreweSupport Evan: https://theecologycenter.org/Chloe and I get stoked for the Freak Fair this weekend, run through the daily lineups at Hulaween, and add a song to the playlist. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Jake is the guitar player for Eggy. He tells us about making his wisest decision at 8 years old, learning how to jam from his dad, his pedal board experiments, the close relationship with his longtime friend and bandmate, Dani. We talk about his appreciation for bluegrass, being in the wind, his trick shot skills, and new album loading? Go see Eggy on their final tour of 2026!https://eggymusic.com/Just an intro from Chloe and I today! Go checkout the Good Friends Music Fest! Awesome lineup and free admission! https://www.goodfriendsmusicfest.com/Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Joey is the bass player for Strictly Liquid. We recap his fun weekend with Oteil and friends, he tells us about the formation and steady rise of his band, why he plays a six string bass, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and being a frontman..kind of? Chloe and I share some hot takes, discuss the word - "y'all", and add some new songs of the week. Support Joey:https://www.instagram.com/joeyremibass/https://www.instagram.com/strictly.liquid/Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

The Regulars are a band based out of Athens, Georgia. We got to interview them before wrapping up their summer tour here in Asheville. We get a whole ton of shouts out on this podcast - including the very first one for Avenged Sevenfold? They tell us about the name change from The Taxis to The Regulars, their upcoming debut album, the Athens music scene, their beef with Underground Springhouse, some brotherly love, and their early days at Roadhouse in Athens. We also are joined by one of my best friends, Connor, who tells us his experience at his very first Billy show last week in Hartford, CT. Chloe and I recap some of the music we saw this week in Asheville, we get fired up for Hulaween, and add one song to the playlist. Support The Regulars: https://www.instagram.com/regulars_ath/?hl=enSpotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Carson and Miles are musicians who have been friends for a long time. Carson plays banjo and Miles plays the guitar and they love to play improv music. We talk about the East Nash guys, the influence of Bela Fleck and Colonel Bruce Hampton, "effortless mastery", the reproduction of eels - or at least the mystery of it. They drop a bunch of knowledge on me - if you are looking for some new music or learning more about a musician you have heard of once or twice, this is the episode for you. My video editing software was not working right, so you got the raw video. Sorry if you have to listen through me stumbling on my words! Support Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonmoorebanjo/?hl=enSupport Miles: https://www.instagram.com/hoto_music/?hl=enChloe and I catch up on some new music releases, the fire lineup from Jam Cruise, and add a couple new songs to the playlist. AJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

The fellas from Shed Bugs are back on the podcast. We get into the different scenes in Asheville, making art out of accidents, a call to action to Hannah Ramsey and Franklin, some of their modern jazz influences, the new Shed Bugs album, and we get stoked for AJU Fest! Support Morgan and Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/shedbugsmusic/https://www.instagram.com/andrew.stevens99/https://www.instagram.com/morganbevismusic/Chloe and I finally catch up on life and do a proper intro and outro! We recap the Kendall Street Company show we saw this weekend, get some Bonnaroo takes off, and add a few new songs to the playlist. Go buy your tickets for The Miller Sisters on Friday and get tickets to AJU Fest! Miller Sisters at Liberty House: https://tunehatch.com/shows/the-miller-sistersAJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

We've had both these guys on before, but the first time together! As always with these two a lot of Colonel Bruce Hampton talk, a lot of laughs, some embarrassing first date stories, why music is so important to them, and some new projects they are excited about. Chloe and I finally get to sit down and recap some news in the scene, add some songs to the week, and maybe drop a hint for the final addition of AJU Fest... Support Zach and Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/_ethanjohnson/https://www.instagram.com/thezjones/AJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Charles is a new friend who loves seeing live music. We really cover what seems like everything from architecture to lot art. Billy Strings, Grateful Dead, and we bring back the dream festival game. AJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Sugar is back! We talk about recently feeling closer to the fans, Camp Cosmic, Freedom Junction's new album - "Burn", how he met his wife, Nashville being his home, and being connected to the piano. As aways a great interview...Chloe and I catch up after our long trip, make an exciting announcement, add a few new songs of the week, and make our call to action after Kendall Street had to cancel their show in Kentucky. It was a great episode all the way through! Support Sugarlegg and go listen to Freedom Junction's new album! : https://www.instagram.com/sugarlegg/https://open.spotify.com/album/22HOkrHPhYuP8u795EOqPa?si=h9vgMAm5TNeDpxTj63ow4gAJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_

Magoo is a jamgrass band out of Colorado. We got to sit down with the whole band a couple weeks back at Spring Shakedown. We talk about bluegrass becoming cool, train songs, conversations with the crowd, Magoo being a family, and sticking to the plan. Rick Willoughby is a the bass player for the band, Shakedown Strings. An all-strings tribute to the Grateful Dead. Rick tells us about opening for Oteil, hearing "American Beauty" for the first time, his jazz influences, how this project started, and being an independent artist. Chloe and I are in England, so brief on our end. See you all at Dark Star Jubilee this weekend! Support Magoo: https://www.instagram.com/magootheband/https://www.magootheband.com/Support Rick: https://www.instagram.com/shakedownstrings/https://shakedownstrings.com/AJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=3d63d5124fa84aeeIntro Music - Alex Bazemore Outro Music - Zach Jones Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe Sponsored by One World Brewing IG: Alljammedup_