In this episode, we perform a deep dive into two of the Crows' most popular songs "Mrs. Potters Lullaby" and "Miami".

We explain how they are "kind of" singles, talk about how both are Top 15 concert songs, dissect the lyrics, and talk about some of their best live performances. 

Eric also spends the first 15 minutes talking about his bucket list recent holiday in Spain....to watch "Holiday in Spain"

Curtis Watson played trumpet on three Counting Crows tracks:  Palisades Park, Angel of 14th Street, and the legendary Chelsea (but not Carriage); culminating in a shout out from Adam on "From A-->Z"".  He also spent a LOT of time with Adam and the band during their "formative years' (around the time of Satellites).    

Another fun and special episode where we get to interview the Crows' (official?) trumpet player---Curtis Watson! 

Maybe the most legendary of the Crows live shows, Counting Crows played for 5 consecutive years in New Orleans during Jazzfest..  The "Shim Sham Shows" (played at the Shim Sham Club) occurred from 1999-2003.

Lewis Fowler was there for 3 of them and was the "official/unofficial" recorder of those bootlegs.  Yes, if you've heard those shows - it's because of Lewis.  

Join Lewis, Chris and Eric as we walkthrough an amazing aspect of CC history.

Listen to the shim sham shows on YouTube. 

Lewis Shows (00-02):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcF-CUUyX9Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6PySvbpj5Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0n9xWRAPFE

99 Show: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRYD-f97IqE

03 Show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK1TYctxDTY

In this episode we review New Amsterdam:  Live at Heineken Music Hall (2003) with esteemed music journalist and amazing interviewer KYLE MEREDITH!   This time, it's Kyle's turn to be "Withed".  

For more Kyle Meredith: 

Kyle Meredith WITH (Youtube)

https://www.youtube.com/@KyleMeredith

Kyle Meredith WITH (NPR Podcasts)

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/733374323/kyle-meredith-with

 Kyle Meredith's Daily Music Show

https://www.lpm.org/people/kyle-meredith

Chris starts out the episode by talking about his experience at the World Premier of the "Have You Seen Me Lately?"  Counting Crows documentary.

Then, Chris recaps his experience at the 6/29 Jones Beach show and we talk, generally, about the first leg of the 2025 Complete Sweets! Tour.

Steve Bowman is one of the founding members of Counting Crows. 

He played in the band from 1991-1994 and was the drummer on August and Everything After.

Join us for this special episode; as Steve reflects on his time with the band.

Steve's Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.bowman.946/

Steve's Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5cpCa4p8ge0eSPzI8WsEJR

Steve's Music Lab:

https://www.mumulab.org/

Counting Crows 7th LP of original material-- "BUTTER MIRACLE" -- was released today!

Chris and Eric give their take on the new songs and how well the album works as a whole.  We also look back on the Crows career.

We also spend time talking about all of Adam's recent interviews and their upcoming tour.  

It's rare to have a new Crows album released..let's enjoy!!!

Eric, Chris, Geoff, "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas Rob" give their insights and thoughts about what they feel are the best songs from the Crows 4th album--Hard Candy. 

Eric, Chris, and Geoff are joined by "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas" Rob to discuss all things about the Crows 4th studio album...HARD CANDY. 

In this episode, Eric and Chris talk to David McMillin, lead singer and songwriter for the band Fort Frances.  David discusses how Counting Crows inspired him musically, as well as the band's experience as veterans of the Outlaw Roadshow and Underwater Sunshine Fests .  Perhaps most important, we find out why they are major celebrities in...Lithuania. 

Find out more about Fort Frances here:

https://www.fortfrancesmusic.com/

Fort Frances Chicago Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACA8Nc7N9Oo

Fort Frances Summertime:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdATQf6wtw