Chuck Shute interviews Nicholas Niespodziani from Yacht Rock Revue, a band that opened for Train and REO Speedwagon.  Nick discusses the band's unique yacht rock covers and their energetic, fun-filled performances. The band emphasizes attention to detail and musicianship, playing songs at a faster tempo they call "cocaine tempo." They've been influenced by Train's audience engagement and have plans to escalate their own audience interaction. The band has a new double album, "Escape Artist," featuring original songs with a yacht rock vibe. They've toured with notable acts like Kenny Loggins and Eddie Money, and their guitarist, Mark, has an impressive resume, including stints with Butch Walker and Skid Row.

00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Initial Impressions
01:29 - Energy & Performance Style
03:41 - Band Members & Vocal Impressions
04:15 - Tour with Train & Other Artists
07:15 - Future of Yacht Rock & Original Artists
08:53 - Headlining Shows & Original Music
12:24 - New Album & Songwriting Process
18:47 - Background & Influences
22:00 - Upcoming Shows & Tour Pranks
24:30 - Guitarist Mark & Final Thoughts
31:09 - Outro 

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