Randy McStine is a songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, keyboard player, and all-around stellar musician. He has worked with some of the best drummers in the prog-rock scene including Marco Minneman and Gavin Harrison. He has also worked with collaborators of Miles Davis, members of Tears for Fears, and King Crimson. His tour with Porcupine Tree is sure to be sensational. Welcome, Randy!

Born and raised in the Finger Lakes town of Homer, NY, Aaron Fumarola is a 2007 graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he studied political science and philosophy. In 2010 he completed a Master of Professional Studies in Environmental Policy from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. After three years as Development Coordinator for Lime Hollow Nature Center in Cortland, NY, he transitioned to Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, NY, where he worked for nearly two years as the organization’s sole grant writer. With a lifelong enthusiasm for the arts and humanities, he joined Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in 2015. He was responsible for cultivating and soliciting donations from new and existing donors to support arts and education programming. In addition to his work as a grant writer, Aaron is the drummer in the indie rock band "The Blind Spots." You may have heard of them! We welcome to the show Aaron Fumarola.

Featured Music:

"New Years"

"Big Red Button"

Dan Forsyth is one of the founding members of Driftwood the band. Driftwood has become a staple in the NY State music scene and beyond, appearing at major festivals across the country. There's a lot to explore, not only with Driftwood but with Dan's upcoming solo project and his passion for songwriting. 

Featured Music:

"Switch"

"Heart is a Fire"

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Tripoli's drumming reflects a wide background of independent musical influences. At the root of his dynamic framework resides the deep passion to provide fresh rhythms and artistic perspective. On the road and in the studio, Tripoli performs with Celtic folk rockers, The Town Pants. A consistent audience favorite at Celtic, Folk, World, Irish, and even Rock festivals throughout the United States, Canada, and in Europe.

Featured Music:

"Wabi Sabi"

"Monkey Run"

Hunter Taylor joins the show to discuss his work as a voice-over artist. From podcasts to short stories, to video games, "From the Vine" dives into the world of voice acting and its many applications. Be prepared for some fun and unexpected twists and turns along the way, including "Lyrics without context," "Voice Over Test," and the return of "Strange Candy!"

Originally from Western Pennsylvania and now living in Ithaca, New York, Rev Ezra released his first solo album titled "These Days" on May 6th, 2022. The song "Strange Winds" on that album is currently featured on the "Indie Bluegrass" Spotify editorial playlist.

Rev's music is born from being on the road and dealing with changing circumstances. "These Days" was born mainly from one specific road trip in Rev's stickshift Ford Ranger, passed down to him from his father. A man of many layers, we welcome Rev Ezra to the show.

Joining us on this episode is drummer/producer Sam Fishman (Fish).

Listen closely as Fish shares his story about how he escaped a toxic rock band (albeit a hugely successful one) and discovered his knack for producing and collaborating with others. From prog rock to jazz to hip hop to Americana, Fish thrives on his ability to be a versatile artist.

Fish's latest endeavor involves a rap song about being stuck inside a video game. You will hear how he escaped and how he captured it all on video!

And let's not forget the return of our favorite segment - strange candy!

Featured Music:

"Voices Emerge"

"Superhero"

"Emergence"

"Stuck Inside A Video Game"

Anthony Kannon is a versatile hip-hop artist from Ithaca, NY. Kannon has an underground east coast sound with a mainstream vibe. His life events inspired him to tell his story through poetry, and influences from artists like Eminem and Royce da 5'9 pushed him to begin rapping. Join us as we discuss the process of finding your voice, being ok with imperfection, and what it takes to continue following your passions.

Featured Music:

"1+2+3"

"Big Kannon"

"Ghost"

Way Papamuse is a staple of the Ithaca music scene. Learn about his many entrepreneurial endeavors such as his Band and Breakfast and Muse Fest. You'll also hear about Way's time in Austin and his role as a bandleader. Way and the podcast team dive into social media practices and how to use music to promote healthier attitudes towards activism and positive messaging.

Featured Songs:

Running the School Yard

PM News

If We Stand Together

This is a very special episode! Joining us today is John's daughter Hannah from Leo and the Maydays. We get right into it, discussing what it's like to work in a family business and how to manage that kind of working relationship. Hannah shares her experiences as an emerging songwriter and reminds us to be grateful for our chances to make music. We also feature the segment "New Vine Reacts!" Today's reaction is to the passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and how a Rolling Stones article attempts to shed light on events leading up to his death. You will want to hear how this all plays out!