In Episode 30 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Ben Bloom of the The Polyrhythmics, a Seattle-based powerhouse instrumental group that emerged from Seattle’s deep funk scene.

Originally just a recording project, the band’s first live show revealed an unexpected energy that changed everything. With over 15 years of touring and recording, their evolving sound continues to blur genre lines, creating hypnotic grooves that keep audiences locked in.

Ben and I get into his background as a musician and some inspiration that can be traced back to a highly influential high school band director. We talk about the formation of The Polyrhythmics, their studio, upcoming album releases and some of their tour stops before and after their headlining appearance at the 2024 Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival.

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Key Moments in our Conversation 🎙️

05:33 Starting a Funk Big Band

08:43 Unexpected Live Band Success

12:46 Recording Process of Non-Live Band

13:45 "Filter System: Non-Band Recording Techniques"

19:43 Improvised Musical Journey Ahead

22:49 Unexpected Festival Connections

25:20 Music Festivals & Subscriber Benefits

About The Polyrhythmics 🫠

Website: https://www.polyrhythmics.com/

Tour: https://www.polyrhythmics.com/tour

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyrhythmics

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polyrhythmics

YouTube: @Polyrhythmics 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43pamwJj22NKepRqNeS412

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/polyrhythmics/399690322

Merch: https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/polyrhythmics

About Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival 🌴

https://www.whippersnapfest.com/

https://floridasandmusicranch.com/

https://www.whippersnapfest.com/whippersnap2025lineup

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Production Credits 🙏

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC

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