In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down for a evening conversation with one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Ed McGee. We talk a walk down memory lane to explore the rich 30 year history of this iconic music festival and Ed's own personal experiences surrounding Hookahville..
Ed reflects on his first Hookahville performance in 1994, sharing how he became part of the festival's origins and his initial connection with the band, ekoostik hookah. He shares more on his recent shows with One Under, detailing how the band overcame some unexpected challenges to deliver an incredible performance at last year's Lazy Jam 6 Music Festival.
Ed also shares some interesting things about his personal creative process as he discusses writing music for films, including the inspiration behind the 2023 single, "Last Good Knife." We wrap up with stories of Hookahville's past and raise a glass to good friends past.
Find Ed McGee 🎸
@edmcgee9594
edmcgee.com
Find Ekoostik Hookah 🫠
ekoostik.com
Spotify
About Hookahville ⛺️
@ekoostikhookah3535
hookahville.com
About Roost on the River 🔥
Roost on the River Preview Flyover Drone Footage
rotrmusic.com
Key Moments 🎙️
00:00 Tyler's Last-Minute Musical Switch
05:30 "Unforgettable Rehearsal Experience"
11:41 "Song Creation for Movie Credits"
17:46 "Songwriting for Movies: A Reflection"
25:34 Unexpected Job Interview at Party
26:29 Hookahville Memories with Heffe
35:07 Discovering Joy in Singing
38:55 Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary Reflection
44:53 Reunion Anxieties and Resolutions
49:11 Nostalgic Moment at Frontier Ranch
57:33 "Unity Through Rhythm and Art"
01:02:48 Intimate Music Festival Dynamics
01:07:03 Bobby Schindler's Role in Reunion
01:13:17 Exclusive Deals for Music Enthusiasts
01:13:55 Hookahville 60 Festival Preview
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Production Credits 🙏
Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC
Title Sequence Music Bed 🎧
Holly Bowling from Dark Star Jubilee 05/25/24.
hollybowling.com
Stream the set on Nugs
Closing Music Bed 🎧
Closing Music Bed Recording Credit: @Yxz3ss
Dragon fly eh2.0
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B-Roll Credits 🎥
B-Roll Credit: @musicfestivalspodcast
Lazy Jam 2024 - One Under - Sundial at Lazy Acres in Hartsville, IN (Friday 09.20.24)
B-Roll Credit: @coolnesscomplex
Fall Hookahville 9-01-2001 Buckeye Lake Music Center
B-Roll Credit: Brian Glass
Willie Nelson - Hookahville, May 2001 - Frontier Ranch, Columbus, Ohio
B-Roll Credit: Andy Sheppard / WireImage
Dr. John in London on July 18, 2012
B-Roll Credit: @ekoostikhookah3535
ekoostik hookah w/ Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead - Throwing Stones - Spring Hookahville 1999
B-Roll Credit: gratefuldeadmv
Grateful Dead - Estimated Prophet / Terrapin Station - 10/29/1980 - Radio City Music Hall
B-Roll Credit: Cincy Groove
Hookahville Returning to Frontier Ranch on Labor Day Weekend
B-Roll Credit: Facebook Video Archives
Live Clips from Hookahville - End of Summer Sessions 2015
B-Roll Credit: @tg420eh
Ekoostik Hookah - El Bandito
B-Roll Credit: @musicfestivalspodcast
NEW Venue for Hookahville 60 🐓 Get to Know Roost on the River in Newark, Ohio
B-Roll Credit: Facebook.com
Hookaheads Facebook Group
B-Roll Credit: @frozenmoonproductions
Sue Ellen & Jeff Hookahville, 2024
B-Roll Credit: @musicfestivalspodcast
Austin & The Syd Experience - "Mother" LIVE at Lazy Jam #6 - 09.21.24
B-Roll Credit: @iamavl
Jahman Brahman @ Asheville Music Hall 7-1-2016
B-Roll Credit: Ed MCGee Music on Facebook
Ed McGee livestream 2/26/21 Together & Everywhere
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