Conversation with life coach Mindy Lutch. Mindy and I talk about her first live Umphrey’s McGee show, shares some places she would love to see the band play live, talks about her friendship with the guys in the band, what she feels is key to a great marriage that lasts 20 years, takes us on a little journey through her own healing, and also offers some words of wisdom we can apply to life anytime, but especially now.

Conversation with author of The Pharmer’s Almanac: the unofficial guide to Phish Vol 6 and Mother Vinegar drummer, Kevin Cassels. We talk about what music he was into as a kid, going to his first Grateful Dead show, how he wrote his book, his first Umphrey’s show, opening for Umphrey’s and shares details about a very interesting project that he’s working on.

A brief recap of JoelBowl2020! Also this week my conversation with 12-year-old guitar player Ian Maynhart. Ian and I talk about playing guitar, shares a few of his favorite guitarists, talks about meeting Jake Cinninger, Ryan Stasik and Joel Cummins and the Umphrey’s McGee song that got him interested in the band.

Conversation with dad, husband, fellow umphreak and founding member of the group Much Obliged, Benji Rosenzweig. Benji and I talk about how social distancing is going for his family of 4, the purpose and mission of starting the group much obliged, gives a fantastic back story on the Yellow Balloons and shares a few really great recommendations for some must listen to UM tunes.

Conversation with writer, producer, and director of the film 'The Canyonlands', Brendan Devane. We talk about Brendan’s different path to film making, the process of how the idea for this movie came to fruition, Brendan Bayliss’ initial reaction to being approached about doing the music for the film, what it was like working at Skywalker Sound and a bunch more!

Conversation with online guitar teacher and founder of guitargate.com, Michael Palmisano. We talk about him and his family, his musical background and journey with music, why he started his YouTube channel and what he’s most excited about when he sees his first Umphrey’s McGee show.

A full recap of Umphrey's McGee 3 night run at the Belly Up in Aspen Colorado on March 5th, 6th and 7th.

Finishing up the recent Umphrey's McGee pacific north west run this week on the show. We'll discuss the show at the Crystal Ballroom in Bend OR on February 28th + at the Showbox SODO in Seattle Washington on February 29th

A full recap of the recent Umphrey's McGee show at Midtown Ballroom in Bend OR February 26th + The McDonald Theater in Eugene OR February 27th.

Conversation with Ali Baba's Tahini Keyboardist, Justin Powell. Conducted over the recent Umphrey's McGee Asheville NC run over Valentine's Day 2020. We talk about parenthood, Ali Baba's Tahini's new album bottom feeders, seeing Umphrey's at Bonnaroo in 2004, what it was like sitting in with UM, and a ton more!