Jeff is a drummer who's played in all kinds of different projects. If you like Bruce Hampton, you will like this episode! We dive into the story of how they met, the real magic they made, his current project with some serious Asheville talent, his take on the "jam band" world, Joe Zambi, and we finish with a gong show.

Chloe and I try to mix things up with the podcast - I encourage you to listen to the whole intro! We also discuss the upcoming festivities in Asheville and our favorite TV shows of all time.

Support Jeff:

https://jeffsipemusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sipedrums/

AJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

IG: Alljammedup_

Jay is a photographer, author, public speaker, and producer. He has been in the Grateful Dead universe for over forty years and we have him on the podcast today to discuss his new exhibition: Between the Dark and Light. He tells some stories of getting caught up with the law, the I Beam on Haight, his big break with Rolling Stone, Bono apologizing to him, how the Dead scene remains, and more!

Support Jay:

https://www.blakesberg.com/

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thealcazar/2044026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-the-dark-and-light-the-grateful-dead-photography-of-jay-blakesberg-tickets-1980907605974?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://theecologycenter.org/event/between-the-dark-and-light-jay-blakesberg/

Chloe and I get excited that some live music is back in Asheville, discuss the Grammys, and a little Super Bowl preview. Two more songs get added to the weekly playlist!

AJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

IG: Alljammedup_

Vince is the guitar player and frontman for the band, Leftover Salmon. We discuss the great comeback of Polka music, being external on stage, musicology, the birth of Slamgrass Music, geographic genetics, and an important message about showing up.

Chloe and I talk about some hall of fame inductees, the best places to get drunk, and tickets are on sale now for AJU Fest. Get your tickets now!

Support Vince: https://www.leftoversalmon.com/https://www.instagram.com/vinceherman.music/

AJU Tix: https://tunehatch.com/shows/273112440

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

IG: Alljammedup_

Michael is the guitar player for Annie in the Water. We talk about Dude Ranch being the best blink-182 album, the dancing bears as a gateway, "aha" moments during Harry Hood, his journey to sobriety, the hilarious story of the where the band name came from, and cultivating energies.

Chloe and I recap the Kitchen Dwellers show over the weekend, Geese on SNL, and add two new songs to the playlist. Tickets go on sale Sunday for AJU fest. Check IG bio for the link!

Support Michael:

https://www.instagram.com/the_musical_astrologer/

https://www.instagram.com/annieinthewater/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

IG: Alljammedup_

Ryan is the drummer for Kendall Street Company, a DJ, and a vinyl lover. We talk about his early prodigy days as a drummer, discovering the "jam" world through the magic of Warren Haynes, meeting Derek Trucks, some of his favorite KSC shows, how they choose their set lists, and he tells us some of his favorite vinyls.

Chloe and I discuss our fast food death row meals and preview some upcoming shows and tours.

Support Ryan:

https://www.instagram.com/ryan_wood_ksc/

https://www.kendallstreetcompany.com/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

Jesse and Skylar are romantic partners, musicians, and a big part of the Asheville music scene. Jesse is a member of the band, "Strictly Liquid" and Skylar is a multimedia artist and musician herself. We get into their recent trip to Europe including their proposal story, Jesse tells us about Strictly Liquid's new album, taking risks, Phish influences, Skylar recaps her art jam with Chris Dyer, and a lot of talk about living down in Florida!

Chloe and I finally fix the issue plaguing the poor headphone users, we prepare for the snow storm, and add some new songs to the weekly playlist.

Support Jesse and Skylar:

https://www.instagram.com/pure_jesseness/

https://www.instagram.com/sky.root_/

https://www.instagram.com/strictly.liquid/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

Mark is a guitar player who has played with many bands including RatDog, The Other Ones, Phil Lesh and Friends, The Rembrandts, and his own projects including Mark Karan's Buds. Mark tells the story of one of his first guitar purchases, seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, almost quitting music, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, some Bob Weir stories and corn squeezin'

Support Mark:

https://www.facebook.com/mark.karan.79/

https://markkaran.com/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

Womz is the frontman for the band, Futurebirds. We talk about how they got their name, how they found their sound, making a hit, bluegrass in the fall, Gregorian chants, playing with your heroes, and a strawberry moon.

Chloe and I catch up on the passing of Bob Weir, some Billy Strings tour dates, and add a few new songs to the playlist.

Support Womz:

https://www.futurebirdsmusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/_womz/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

Our first two-fer in a little while! We got Tyler back from Jammy Buffet and LaRue Allegretto from the new show, "Wooking for Love".

Tyler and I recap his first time seeing Phish over New Year's, alpha males, Denver legend: Big Mickey, sandwiches, the WSP sexgate, and Jammy Buffet plans for 2026.

Wooking for Love is a new reality dating show focused on finding love in the festival/music scene. LaRue is the mastermind behind it all and we have him on the podcast to discuss what we can expect.

Chloe and I catch up on the Jimmy Herring news and a new rendition of an old song.

Support Tyler:

https://jammybuffet.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tytygwynn/

Support LaRue:

https://www.instagram.com/wooking_for_love/

https://wookingfor.love/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing

Ya know that catchy song you hear at the beginning of every episode? Yeah, that's Alex Bazemore and he is back on the pod! We talk about being in the weeds, Yonder Mountain String Band, being stoked, dadgad, method acting, finding that spark, and make some goals for 2026.

Chloe and I debate the keys in bluegrass a little bit more, and declare 2026 the year of the Dogs (in a Pile).

Support Alex:

https://www.instagram.com/alex_bazemore/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01jw9NYtyUFlckKoh2EQ60?si=mrl2B1PxT92nz7FVvTn0mQ&pi=wVb0osDuRtqy2

Intro Music - Alex Bazemore

Outro Music - Zach Jones

Transition Music - Kevin Skuthan

Logo Design - RankStrangeDesign and Brandon Lowe

Sponsored by One World Brewing