Welcome to Roadcase!!  Erika Wennerstrom has been performing in her band Heartless Bastards for close to 20 years now has recently released a gorgeous new album, A Beautiful Life, which she co-produced with Kevin Ratterman, in which confronts the challenges and nuances of the day within a truly innovative sonic landscape. A native of Ohio, Erika now calls Austin, TX home, and she talks about her early days booking her own shows, working hard and playing every gig she could -- which ultimately resulted in a chance meeting with Patrick Carney of The Black Keys and signing with Fat Possum Records!  Erika has been defiant in staying true to herself and considers herself "a songwriter that performs live." She has played countless shows and her tours with Drive-By Truckers are legendary.  Although the band was forced to cancel their January 2022 European dates due to Covid, she will be hitting the road again in February and April with Flaming Lips -- a unique combination of artistry for sure!  So hop on aboard the Roadcase bus and learn more about this thoughtful and one-of-a-kind artist, Erika Wennerstrom.  It's gonna be a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  Talya Elitzer is the co-founder of Godmode, a Grammy-nominated artist development company and label whose clients include Channel Tres, JPEGMAFIA and Yaeji.  Talya started out in the mailroom at William Morris and then moved on to Senior A&R at Capitol Records where she looked after artists such as Katy Perry, Sam Smith and Beck.  At Godmode, Talya takes young and fresh talent that do not necessarily fit into "pre-existing formats," and guides them along their way with assistance in touring, brand management and merch operations. Talya's story is not only one of managing artists and helping to shape their careers, but also a more personal story about her own persistence in an industry with which she has been both at odds and aligned simultaneously.  Come hop aboard the Roadcase bus and learn more about this unique and creative manager, Talya Elitzer.  It's gonna be a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  Please welcome The Kernal, Joe Garner, to the Roadcase community. Joe's latest album, "Listen to the Blood," released January 14, is a very personal journey through the mind of this amazing artist whose modern take on country music is both heartfelt and wonderfully structured.  His album is a posthumous tribute to his Dad, who was a touring musician and played at the Grand Ole Opry for 30 years. Joe takes it to an even higher level by wearing his Dad's original blood-red suit on stage -- a striking and lovely tribute. Joe's heart also belongs on the road where he relishes the opportunity to portray his songs in a live setting, and where his gift for intimate storytelling -- honed at open mics and with a deep love of poetry -- truly comes alive. So climb aboard the Roadcase bus and learn more about the intelligent and compelling Joe Garner, The Kernal. Hold on tight... it's gonna be a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!   For this first episode of Season 3, we are super-psyched to have on the show Faye Webster, an extraordinarily talented artist, songwriter and vocalist.  Her latest album, I Know I'm Funny haha, is a soulful and striking album of profound emotional content and gorgeously layered textures of sound.  Faye is a very private person but at the same time connects deeply with her myriad fans with an honest, direct and disarmingly thoughtful manner, which draws the listener into new vistas and positive world views. Despite her soft-spoken demeanor, Faye loves to perform and relishes in the opportunity to play in front of her audience, whether it be in smaller venues or on a massive stage.  Faye just launched her first tour of 2022 on February 1 in Birmingham, Alabama and will continue to zigzag across the country for the remainder of the Winter. She will also be on tour with Haim in May of this year and then heads out for European dates.  So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this compelling and super-informative interview with Faye Webster.  It's a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!  Please join us on this landmark 100th episode of Roadcase for an amazing interview with Tom Blankenship of My Morning Jacket to conclude our Season 2!!  We are so psyched to have had this awesome conversation with Tom, who plays rocking bass in one of the greatest live bands out there today.  My Morning Jacket has just come off the road after their first extensive touring in over four years -- having taken a hiatus from the road in 2018. Now, with their latest self-titled album having just been released this past October, Jacket has hit the road with renewed vigor and purpose after over 20 years of absolutely grinding it out.  Tom has a unique perspective as an original member, having been with MMJ since the beginning of it all along with founder Jim James, and who self-admittedly had come to grips with the band almost calling it quits. Tom talks about his role in the band, his own personal challenges, and what are the things most about touring and performance that "light him up."  It's a fun episode, packed with nice Jacket nuggets for the fans, along with great anecdotes from the road and from the early days of My Morning Jacket.  So hop on aboard the Roadcase bus for this fun and informative interview with Tom Blankenship of My Morning Jacket.  It's a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this expansive and in-depth chat with Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters, which has won a multitude of awards, including the Grammy in 2018 for Best Bluegrass Album, and is currently nominated for the Grammy for their album, A Tribute to Bill Monroe. Having just come off their mega-successful Fall tour, The Stringdusters have new album, Toward the Fray, which is set to be released into the world on February 18. Travis is a unique individual who lives life with intention and gratitude while bringing his heartfelt excitement to the stage; his enthusiasm and confidence are palpable, and he brings a "be-in-the-moment," mindset to all aspects of his life.  Travis is also host of his own podcast, The Travis Book Happy Hour, which features interviews with artists and friends in both video and audio format. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this fun conversation with Travis Book -- and learn more about the Bluegrass musical art form, the ins and outs of the upright bass, and what it means to be both a philosopher and musician.  This is a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this killer, rock-infused interview with Chris Vos, who is recently coming off The Record Company's Fall tour on the heels of their third album, Play Loud, released into the world on October 3.  Chris is an LA transplant and Wisconsin native with huge heart; his mega-passion for rock and roll runs deep and true, with a musical upbringing and a DIY spirit that he brings wherever he goes. Rock and blues comes from the gut and Chris is an embodiment of the pure rock ethos whenever he hits the stage; his perseverance, determination and desire to follow his heart is both endearing and infectious.  Chris firmly believes that you've got to do what you love and thrown down hard whenever you perform -- and he does!  Chris lives with gratitude, dedication, and love for his fans as well as a deep respect for his form of musical expression. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this super-compelling and intriguing interview with Chris Vos of The Record Company.  It's a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this interview with the uber-fascinating Jay Sweet, who not only runs the Newport Festivals Foundation, but is also the Executive Producer of Newport Folk Festival, one of the country's premier music events.  Jay is a super-engaging personality whose love and enthusiasm for live music is legendary.  Newport Folk Festival is world renowned for its unique vibe, and Jay is best known for creating an environment which provides artists with the freedom to create amazing performances while fostering the opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations.  This interview came into being during a sad time for the Newport Festivals community with the very recent passing of Newport Folk founder and music festival legend, George Wein.  Roadcase wants to honor his legacy and give him a huge thank you for all he did for live music.  So come aboard the Roadcase bus for this interview with Jay Sweet and learn about world-famous Newport Folk Festival, the amazing work that Jay does, and the legacy of George Wein.  It's gonna be a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this fun conversation with Ben Atkind, drummer of the band GOOSE, who is also celebrating the release of a new EP with his side-project Elephant Proof.  Ben attended the Berklee School of Music to study Drum Performance and has been on a continuous and determined pursuit of his musical dreams from very early on in his life.  Now, with Goose's soon-to-be legendary meteoric rise in popularity during Covid and beyond, Ben is making the best of his new found success.  Ben's preparation, both mentally and physically has prepared him well for the rigors of tour as he brings it hard every show to fans new and old in sold out shows across the U.S. in stunning and hard-driving performances night after night.  Having just come off a massive and incredibly successful Fall tour with a tour-ending two-night sold out run at Denver's Mission Ballroom, Ben has launched himself into Elephant Proof, which will be performing several East Coast dates in January.  So hop on aboard the Roadcase bus and give a listen to this uber-cool and super-informative conversation with Ben Atkind of Goose.  It's gonna be a great ride!!

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this fun conversation with Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz.  Sadie is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her first releases which became the foundation of Speedy Ortiz and has issued a new, re-mixed album entitled The Death of Speedy Ortiz & Cop Kicker... Forever. Available now on streaming services, the physical version of the anniversary album will be available on January 28.  Sadie is also at the helm of her indie punk solo project, Sad13, and as if that's not enough, also runs the Wax Nine record label. With a poetry MFA, Sadie has crafted amazing songs filled with clever and complex themes that are a joy to listen to.  While having toured globally with her band, Sadie is very hands-on and continues to exude a DIY spirit in everything she does.  Advocacy is  her forte, and is actively involved in UMAW, a musician's advocacy group working for equality, transparency and safety for musicians and those in the industry. Come listen to this cool and super-informative conversation with Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz.  It's gonna be a great ride!!

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