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Roadcase Podcast
by Josh Rosenberg
Roadcase brings you backstage, with long-form interviews featuring your favorite touring artists, performers, and the industry executives who help make it all happen. Delve into the creative process behind live shows and performances, and hear more about the influences, projects and stories of the musicians and professionals -- both on and off the stage. Roadcase strives to provide listeners with informative and entertaining insights into the mind of the artist, their unique perspectives towards touring, and the multitude of challenges faced by performers in today's live events world and beyond.
Episodes
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Episode 328: Maggie Rose
I’m psyched to welcome back two-time Grammy-nominated @iammaggierose to Roadcase for this special episode!! Maggie is here to celebrate her new album, Half Moon, which was just released on August 14. One of my favorite artists, Maggie’s musical and vocal talents combined with her down-to-earth…
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Episode 327: Lollapalooza Series Part 4 with Surfing for Daisy
For this final episode from Lollapalooza, I sat down for a quick chat with Nick Francis and Steve Filippone of Surfing for Daisy! Childhood friends from Asbury Park, NJ, Nick and Steve have been playing music together since they were kids. As life then happened and they both went separate...
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Episode 326: Lollapalooza Series Part 3 with Easy Honey
I’m psyched to welcome Easy Honey to Roadcase for Part 3 of my interviews from Lollapalooza which took place in the heart of Chicago a few weekends ago. I sat down with the full band and it was really great to get to know this close-knit group of friends (and brothers)! Easy Honey is Selby…
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Episode 325: Lollapalooza Series Part 2 with SNACKTIME
In this Part 2 of my interviews from Lollapalooza, I’m happy to welcome back SNACKTIME to Roadcase!! Sam Gellerstein and recent stellar addition on lead vocals, Nico Bryant, sit down with me to talk all about the latest news and developments in the their world. This amazing Funk, Soul, Rock band...
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Episode 324: Lollapalooza Series Part 1 with Goldie Boutilier
Last weekend, Lollapalooza rolled into my front yard in Chicago, and in this Series, I’ll be featuring the interviews I did with a handful of amazing artists playing this giant festival. For this Part 1, I was especially psyched to mark the occasion by first sitting down with my friend, the…
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Episode 323: Newport Folk Festival Series Part 3 with Case Oats
In this final interview from Newport Folk Festival, I sat down with the awesome duo of Casey Gomez Walker and Spencer Tweedy, whose project, Case Oats, is one of my favorite alt-country Chicago bands. Casey and Spencer are a uniquely compelling duo — complementing each other’s talents — both...
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Episode 322: Newport Folk Festival Series Part 2 with Morgan Nagler
For this interview from Newport Folk Festival, I spoke to acclaimed singer songwriter and Grammy nominee Morgan Nagler!! Morgan’s debut album, “I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It,” is her first as a solo artist and represents a key step in her personal and professional evolution. When…
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Episode 321: Newport Folk Festival Series Part 1 with Madi Diaz
I was privileged once again to attend Newport Folk Festival and even more grateful to sit down with Madi Diaz — four years after her first Roadcase guest spot in 2022. Madi is a striking artist with a unique flair for vulnerability and for putting her authentic self — and her feelings — on…
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Episode 320: Grace Potter
Grace Potter brings her upbeat energy and Rock vibes to Roadcase for this week’s episode. I’m super psyched to have Grace on the show — she’s a total free spirit, and with her upcoming new album, Trespasser, due out on August 21, she is finding herself at an intriguing crossroads along her…
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Episode 319: Joseph Settine of The Brook & The Bluff
I’m psyched to welcome Joseph Settine to Roadcase for his second visit to the show. This time around, we were in the cozy confines of the podcasting studio at the lovely Russell Hotel in East Nashville. Joseph is the frontman of The Brook & The Bluff, who return to their Rock roots with their...
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Episode 318: Winnetka Music Festival Part 4 with V.V. Lightbody
For this final installment of interviews from Winnetka Music Festival, I spoke to Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Vivian McConnell just after her set at this amazing local festival which took place June 19-20 on Chicago's North Shore. Vivian’s solo project, V.V. Lightbody, is best known for…
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Episode 317: Winnetka Music Festival Part 3 with Steph Strings
Australian sensation Steph Strings is on the show for this Part 3 of my series of interviews from Winnetka Music Festival!! The Winnetka Fest happened June 19-20, just north of Chicago in a stunning suburban setting, and I was psyched to sit down with Steph for a chat to talk about her recent…
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Episode 316: Winnetka Music Festival Part 2 with Ben Nichols of Lucero
Ben Nichols of Lucero (@benlucero74) is on the show for this Part 2 of interviews from Winnetka Music Festival, a local Chicago fest, which took place June 19-20!! Ben and I reflect on his many reasons for celebration these days including his new solo album entitled “In the Heart of the…
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Episode 315: Winnetka Music Festival Series Part 1 featuring Ben Kweller
I was at Winnetka Music Festival June 19-20, where I spoke to @benkweller, a multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, whose very personal and revealing songwriting has been his trademark throughout his more than 20-year career. This episode is Part 1 of a four-part series of in-person interviews from…
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Episode 314: Laid Back Country Picker Live from The Basement in Nashville
Roadcase was back in Nashville where I interviewed @laidbackcountrypicker just before their show at The Basement last week, and I'm super excited to share this interview with you!! Dave Prince and his wife Teresa (aka Honey, in hair curlers, moo-moo and sunglasses) are the self-described…
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Episode 313: Val Haller, Founder and Co-Producer, Winnetka Music Festival
This week’s guest is Val Haller, Founder and Co-producer of Winnetka Music Festival, a local Chicago music fest celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The festival takes place this week, June 19-20 and features a stellar lineup with headliners Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty, Grace Potter and...
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Episode 312: Steve Poltz
I'm thrilled to have the one and only Steve Poltz on the show this week!! Steve Poltz represents everything that is special about the collective vibe that is live music. He is a storyteller, songwriter and musician traveling the globe, bringing good vibes and spreading the love wherever he may…
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Episode 311: Boy Golden
Boy Golden is my guest on Roadcase this week!! Liam Duncan, the brains at the heart of Boy Golden, is a Winnepeg–based artist whose uniquely insightful and thoroughly thought-provoking new album, Best of Our Possible Lives, has brought him critical acclaim and an Americana Awards nomination in…
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Episode 310: Cory Wong
I’m super excited to talk to Cory Wong for this week’s episode!! Cory is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and producer recognized for his extensive collaborations across the musical spectrum — and best known for his amazing rhythm guitar playing in his bands Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers. He...
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Episode 309: Tom Hamilton Live from The Basement in Nashville
I'm so psyched to welcome everyone to this debut episode of Roadcase Live from The Basement in Nashville!! For this inaugural interview, Tom Hamilton and I sit down prior to his set to talk about his creative life with Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD) as well as the variety of other projects he's...
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Episode 308: Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens
Longtime friends and collaborators Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist, co-founders of The Band of Heathens, are on the show this week!! Ed and Gordy have a special bond that goes beyond music, and are celebrating their 20 years as a band with their latest album Country Sides. These guys are all about...
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Episode 307: Daniel Donato
I sat down with Daniel Donato at the lovely Russell Hotel in Nashville, and the resulting conversation was one of the most unique I’ve had here on Roadcase. Daniel is both a deep thinker and a truly talented musician, and in this interview we explore the metaphysics of live performance — and just...
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Episode 306: Mike Chadinha, Director and Co-Founder of Northlands Music & Arts Festival
This week’s guest is my friend Mike Chadinha, Festival Director and co-founder of Northlands Music & Arts Festival which takes place June 19-21 in Swanzey, New Hampshire. I’m a big fan of Northlands and I’m super psyched to welcome Mike to the show!! Mike co-founded Northlands with his partner…
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Episode 305: Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman of Briscoe
A big welcome back to Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman of Briscoe who return to the show this week. Briscoe’s phenomenal second full-length album, Heat of July, came out in September. Produced by Brad Cook, who assembled a folk-rock supergroup, the album features members of Houndmouth, Mipso...
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Episode 304: Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow
Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow is here!! The Lone Bellow’s new album, What A Time To Be Alive, is out there now — and is a wonderful celebration of togetherness, collaboration and the joy of music!! Zach talks to me about the ups and downs of putting this album together — from the positive…
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Episode 303: Calvin Langman and Raina Mullen of The Happy Fits
The Happy Fits are on the show this week, and I’m really psyched to welcome founding member Calvin Langman along with his newest bandmate and my friend Raina Mullen to Roadcase for this awesome and super fun conversation. It was really great to catch up with them just after their epic European…
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Episode 302: Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters
I’m psyched to welcome Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters to Roadcase!! The Stringdusters are celebrating their 20th year as a band and they’ve got a new album, 20/20, coming out February 13 to mark this special occasion. Andy talks to me about the evolution of the band — their roots in...
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Episode 301: Jorma Kaukonen
I’m so excited to kick off Season 6 of Roadcase with Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, the one and only Jorma Kaukonen!! Jorma was a true pioneer of the counter-culture era of psychedelic rock in the late 60s San Francisco music...
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Episode 300: Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket
2025 is quickly coming to a close and what an honor it was to sit down for an intimate conversation with Carl Broemel in his hometown of Nashville for the 300th episode of Roadcase!! Carl is best known for his work in My Morning Jacket, and has released a series of notable solo projects over the...
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Episode 299: Joe Funk of Kitchen Dwellers
I’m excited to be back in Chicago after an EPIC European holiday and Joe Funk of Kitchen Dwellers is back for a second round with me on Roadcase for this week’s episode! Joe’s always down for a fun conversation, and he not only talks to me about his growing family, but also about the impact of...
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Episode 298: Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers
Jano Rix is on Roadcase this week, and I couldn’t be more psyched to share this amazing interview. Jano has been behind the drum kit in The Wood Brothers now for almost 15 years, and his magical drumming, percussion, keys, and vocals add that critical third dimension to the trio’s wonderful…
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Episode 297: Roadcase on the Road Part 2 featuring Jeff Lucci and Kirby Sybert of Mo Lowda & The Humble
I caught up once again with Mo Lowda & The Humble on their Tailing the Ghost Tour for their recent shows in Birmingham and Nashville. On this episode, I continue my Roadcase on the Road Series, as I feature interviews with the two “newest” members of Mo Lowda, bassist Jeff Lucci and guitarist…
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Episode 296: Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
This week’s episode features Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share this with one with you!! Pigeons is one of my favorite bands — I absolutely love their brand of rollicking, funky rock. Their jams are simply exquisite, and Ben drives this forward…
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Episode 295: Sara Watkins
Please join me in celebrating Bluegrass on Roadcase this week with Sara Watkins of I'm With Her!! Sara is a native of San Diego, where she began her musical journey along with her brother Sean, playing wherever and whenever they could. When they met Chris Thile and formed Nickel Creek in 1989…
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Episode 294: Justin Kreutzmann
Documentary Director and Producer Justin Kreutzmann is on the show this week!! Born into rock and roll — his Dad is Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kruetzmann — Justin grew up with a unique perspective and set of experiences all of which fed his love of music, especially that of The Who, The Doors…
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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...
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Episode 292: Roadcase on the Road Part 1 featuring Jordan Caiola and Shane Woods of Mo Lowda & The Humble
I was out on the road last week where I joined Mo Lowda & The Humble for the start of their tour in support of their amazing new album, Tailing the Ghost!! I hopped on for the tour kick-off in the Midwest including dates in Columbus, Indy, Chicago and Phelps, Wisconsin, and got an intimate,...
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Episode 291: Kyle Hollingsworth
Renowned keyboard player and all-around great human Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident is here!! Kyle has been behind the keys and on the road with Cheese for almost three decades, and has been at it as a solo artist for two decades. His latest album, All We Are, is a timely and...
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Episode 290: Scott Metzger
I’m super excited to have @scottymetz on the show for this week’s episode. Scott’s stellar guitar work has been the hallmark of his 25-year career, and he's now grown permanent roots with his project (and lifelong dream) @lamp_trio along with bandmates @russlawton and @raypaczkowski (both of Trey...
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Episode 289: The Lemon Twigs
After a short and much-needed break, I’m back with new episodes and excited to have The Lemon Twigs on the show this week! Brian and Michael D’Addario have perfected a vintage pop sound to make it their own, and their shimmery, fun vibes combine with vocal harmonies seemingly only brothers can...
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Episode 288: Lollapalooza Part 3 with Malik Flint (bLAck pARty) and Eric Ojeda and Charlie Baird of benches
I’m capping off the Lollapalooza Series with today’s Part 3 from Chicago’s Grant Park, including interviews with first-timers Malik Flint of bLAck pARty, along with Evan Ojeda and Charlie Baird of San Diego rock band benches. Malik is an LA-based artist originally from Arkansas (hence the LA and…
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Episode 287: Lollapalooza Part 2 with Carter Vail, Jesse Detor and JEV
I sat down to chat with tons of amazing artists at Lollapalooza last weekend, and I’m psyched to present this second installment — Part 2 — of my interviews from this giant festival that took place right in my front yard in downtown Chicago!! This episode features the LA-based Carter Vail whose...
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Episode 286: Lollapalooza Part 1 with Ratboys and La Femme
Lollapalooza happened in Chicago last weekend, July 31 to August 3, and I was there to once again sitting down on the couch in the Media Area with amazing artists!! For this Part 1 of my Lollapalooza Series, I sat down with Ratboys, one of my favorite Chicago bands, with whom I had an awesome...
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Episode 285: Newport Folk Festival Series Part 3 featuring Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light, and also featuring flipturn
My series of interviews from Newport Folk Festival comes to a close with this Part 3 featuring Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light and the band flipturn. Jake Cochran, together with his bandmate Jeff Gorman, has run the Bike Stage at Newport now for four years and it has become an exciting nexus for...
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Episode 284: Newport Folk Festival Series Part 2 with Tom Odell, Jensen McRae, and Roz Raskin (NOVA ONE)
Let’s keep it rolling with more interviews from Newport Folk Festival!! This Part 2 of the Series features my conversations with three amazing artists, each with a unique perspective on self-reflection, self-acceptance and the power of music as a vehicle for personal change and catharsis. First…
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Episode 283: Newport Folk Festival Series Part 1 with Kevin Morby, Tyler Ballgame and Tyler-James Kelly
I’m kicking off this Part 1 of a three-part series of interviews from @newportfolk with indie legend Kevin Morby, followed by two Rhode Island natives and Newport Folk first-time performers Tyler Ballgame and Tyler-James Kelly. Kevin Morby is truly an artist’s artist, who has produced a plethora…
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Episode 282: Max McNown
Songwriter, storyteller, and stellar vocalist Max McNown is here this week to share with me his compelling, poignant and triumphant personal story. What inspires Max and his legion of fans is his honest and grounded attitude, rooted in the personal health struggle of his brother, Brock, who had...
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Episode 281: Jordan Caiola and Kirby Sybert of Mo Lowda & The Humble
@molowda is in the house this week, and I talk to Indie-rock legends Jordan Caiola and Kirby Sybert in this epic interview filled with tons of laughs, loads of fun and awesome insights into this truly unique band from Philadelphia. Mo Lowda & The Humble’s brand new album, Tailing the Ghost, is…
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Episode 280: Jeff Gorman of Illiterate Light
Jeff Gorman is cycling on The Road to Newport and he’s here to talk to all about this epic adventure. One half of the amazing and powerful rock duo Illiterate Light, Jeff, along with his bandmate Jake Cochran — who both pioneered the pedal powered and off-the-grid Bike Stage at Newport Folk — are...
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Episode 279: Ben Atkind of Houseplant -- Live from Northlands Music & Arts Festival
Ben Atkind is back on the Pod on this final installment of my series of interviews from @northlands.live, and I couldn’t be more psyched about this one!! I caught up with Ben on the last day at the amazing Northlands Music & Arts Festival, and it’s a fitting way to end what was a super fun…
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Roadcase brings you backstage, with long-form interviews featuring your favorite touring artists, performers, and the industry executives who help make it all happen. Delve into the creative process behind live shows and performances, and hear more about the influences, projects and stories of the musicians and professionals -- both on and off the stage. Roadcase strives to provide listeners with informative and entertaining insights into the mind of the artist, their unique perspectives towards touring, and the multitude of challenges faced by performers in today's live events world and beyond.
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