Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're delighted to have Joanne Shaw Taylor on the show this week. Joanne is an extraordinary blues guitarist and vocalist who was originally discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics when she was just 16 years old -- and she's essentially been on the road shredding guitar ever since. Joanne grew up in the Midlands region of the UK and built her guitar lexicon based on American blues and rock artists -- Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Freddie King, B.B. King, among others, and has become one of the most sought-after guitarists in Blues Rock.  Her latest album, Nobody's Fool, is out now and earlier this year, she released a live recording entitled Blues From The Heart Live, partnered with a concert film of the performance.  The live album was her second Billboard No. 1 record, matching the mark of her 2021 release, The Blues Album, which previously went to the top of the Billboard Blues chart.  Joanne is on a serious roll right now and chatted with Josh about her amazing background and the long journey to where she is today. So jump on the Roadcase bus for this special interview with Joanne Shaw Taylor. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We dive into the talent booking world this week with Paul Bacher of Brooklyn Bowl.  Paul is currently the Talent Buyer at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, and until recently, served in the same role at Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg. An NYC-area native, Paul grew up in the world of performing arts, igniting his passion early in life for music and live performance of all kinds. Paul is a go-getter and networker extraordinaire, whose background reflects a dedication to his chosen field -- a decision he made quite early -- and backed it up with perseverance and a willingness to do whatever it took to learn and move forward. Cold calling venues and booking managers got Paul an early shot in his chosen field and he continues to shine today, booking major acts into one of the premier Indie venues in the industry.  Paul's positive attitude, infectious energy and sheer love of live music makes him a great guest and a terrific resource of knowledge for those looking to learn about talent booking and the live music industry. So tie up your bowling shoes and jump on the Roadcase bus for this fun interview with Brooklyn Bowl's Paul Bacher. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

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https://www.brooklynbowl.com/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are honored to have the one and only Steve Wynn on the show for this special episode. Steve is the founder of The Dream Syndicate -- a band that emerged in Los Angeles in the early 80s as a keystone of the neo-psychedelic movement and crushed it with their 1982 debut album, The Days of Wine and Roses. Now celebrating the 40th anniversary of this spectacular initial effort, The Dream Syndicate is riding high with their most recent album release entitled Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions, another stellar album by this storied band. Steve has enjoyed a long and successful solo career as well, and is simply a stellar human, amazing musicologist and continually psyched to be playing music to his legion of fans around the globe. Constantly evolving, learning and discovering new and innovative ways of creative musical expression, Steve's enthusiasm and excitement to perform and thrill his audience is infectious and inspiring. So grab a seat on the Roadcase bus for this special interview with the amazing Steve Wynn. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are delighted to have Dave and Joey Landreth aka The Bros. Landreth on the show for this insightful and revealing interview.  With their new album, Come Morning, this Canadian duo are in a great place, having both recently become new Dads and having spent a great deal of time during the pandemic considering their own futures both individually and as a band.  Historically tireless road warriors, they have emerged from the forced hiatus with a new sense of purpose and perspective; they are open about sharing the impact of being a musician means to them and how they are both content with their current direction and artistic expression. We reveal in this interview the personal history and learning they both bring to the table, how those elements make up the broader universality of their own personal experiences, and how they have incorporated that into their latest album and out performing on the road.  So hop on the Roadcase bus as we head up to Canada for this amazing interview with The Bros. Landreth. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're super psyched to present to you Martin Earley and Callie Peters of The Ballroom Thieves for this episode. Tireless road warriors Martin and Callie are back on tour on the heels of their latest album, Clouds, which is a stellar work of beauty and upbeat vibes. While these amazing artists both struggle with mental health issues, they confront their world head-on in their latest release while at the same time they exude a lively and fun onstage presence. Their determination to return to touring, get in touch with their fans, and perform their music in a live setting shows a unique level of perseverance and desire to spread their message of hope and gratitude. This special interview demonstrates the beauty and struggle that self-awareness and the willingness to confront one's own unique issues can bring to bear.  So hop on board the Roadcase bus to learn more about The Ballroom Thieves. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

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https://www.ballroomthieves.com/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are absolutely delighted to have S.G. Goodman with us for this week's episode when S.G. sat down with Josh just prior to her show at Schubas in Chicago during this stop on her very first headlining tour. Her recently released second album, Teeth Marks, is a simply stellar work of remarkable scope and comes close on the heels of her first effort, Old Time Feeling, released in 2020 and produced by none other than Jim James of My Morning Jacket. In the wake of her debut album, S.G. was lauded by Rolling Stone as an "untamed rock n roll truth-teller," and Teeth Marks is no exception. Her brutal honesty and courage is put on display as she covers a myriad of tough subjects, from self-love to the opioid crisis to deep trauma that lingers in the body. Much like her live performance, Teeth Marks is a poignant and compelling example of vulnerability combined with the power of music and the human spirit. In this unique and powerful conversation, we cover tons of ground while exploring S.G.'s personal background and why these topics are of such profound importance to her. So climb aboard the Roadcase bus for this amazing listen and learn more about the world of S.G. Goodman. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

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http://www.sggoodman.net/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're super stoked to have the wonderful Elise Okusami on the show this week. Elise performs under the name Oceanator, and she explores the contrasts and polarity of emotions in today's world with her stunning latest LP effort, Nothing's Ever Fine, co-produced by Elise and Bartees Strange, both originally from the DC area. As Oceanator, Elise provides insights into a multi-varied world, at times a dystopian universe, but always with a glimmer of hope... depending on the day. An experienced veteran of the road, Elise has toured with Pup and Pedro the Lion, among others, and has crafted a music career based on her strong foundation of punk and thrash, while building gorgeous soundscapes to create songs that are inviting, challenging and compelling. Elise is quietly self-confident and exudes a strong self-awareness. She shares with us her love of the road, the importance for her of being on stage and how she hopes to be a comfort to her fans -- to provide that connective glue that brings people together. So hop on the Roadcase bus to learn about this compelling and multi-faceted artist, Elise Okusami. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

For more about Oceanator click:
https://oceanator.surf/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're very excited to have the extraordinarily talented Patrick Holland on the show. Primarily known for his electronic music as Project Pablo, Patrick has just released his first guitar-driven, indie pop album entitled You're The Boss. Having spent years touring the world playing DJ sets and festivals, Patrick became disenchanted with the Electronica scene and has taken a turn inward, writing and performing his own songs, and to his own surprise, finally put his own voice out there, singing his own lyrics. The contrast of these two worlds is striking yet Patrick is up for the challenge, confronting his own demons head on as he moves forward in his most authentic way possible. It's wonderful and refreshing -- and the finished product of Patrick's initial foray into this new lane has yielded a beautiful, melodic, and wholly original musical effort.  So hop on the Roadcase bus to learn about this intriguing and thoughtful artist, Patrick Holland. It's gonna be a great ride!! 

https://hollandpatrick.com/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're super psyched to have Corey Harper on the show this week. His new album, Future Tense, is out now and we were pumped to sit down for a lengthy chat with this new and exciting artist. Corey grew up in Vancouver, WA, not too far from Portland, Oregon, where he would head to catch the latest and greatest shows. But this athlete turned performing artist and songwriter started out in a low-key fashion, writing lyrics and crafting songs in the quiet of his own room, still unsure of his own future in music but very confident he had something special to share.  Having moved to LA in 2016, he has opened for and toured with a number of massive artists since then including Justin Bieber, with whom he has developed a personal and professional relationship. While Covid threatened to crush his momentum and derail his dream, he got busy in the studio during that time with producer Alex Salibian (Harry Styles, The Head and The Heart), and emerged over a year later with this remarkable new album.  His story is one of perseverance, determination, inspiration and focus.  So hop on the Roadcase Bus and don't forget your sunscreen 'cause we're headed to Malibu for this one, Roadies.  It's gonna be a great ride!! 

https://www.coreyharpermusic.com/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're super stoked to continue the in-person interview vibe with the conclusion of our series from the inaugural Lightning Bug Music Festival in Valparaiso, Indiana.  First up on today's episode, we are delighted to have Tim Carbone and Andrew Altman of the legendary roots and jam-grass institution, Railroad Earth. Tim and Andrew exchange stories (and several barbs) with Josh in this fun-filled and informative chat with these two insightful, philosophical and super-knowledgeable road veterans.  And for the last of our backstage chats, we're elated to have the Head Honcho himself, John Westbrook, Lightning Bug Music Festival Organizer, who kindly sat down with us for a final re-cap of the weekend's events.  John reveals just what it takes to put on a show of this magnitude and the impact it has had on him, having worked tirelessly and continuously for well over a year to bring music fans this landmark inaugural event. So set up your lawn chair and spread out that blanket for this awesome round 2 of interviews.  Enjoy!!

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