I can't think of better ambassadors for the state of Montana, at least musically then the Kitchen Dwellers. Their very old school blend of bluegrass combined with effects and crazy covers has always had me thinking that this was a cool band. Their third album, Wise River is a tribute to a Montana river that runs in the Southwestern region of the state and empties into Big Hole River. While they make Bozeman Montana home, about two hours away from Wise River, it's clear that the Kitchen Dwellers sonic palette is  matched only by the picturesque sites of their home state. 
I caught up with guitarist and vocalist Max Davies to talk about the forthcoming record, working with producer Cory Wong, and much more, including getting a sense of how they choose the covers that they add to their ever evolving sets. 

First song: Wise River

Second song: Stand at Ease

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Entering their third decade now, Railroad Earth have solidified their position in the jam world as a Bluegrass tinged Americana outfit. With their notoriety and hustle, also sadly came change in 2018 with the passing of founding member Andy Goessling. So when they went to make their new record, All for the Song due out April 22nd, they headed to New Orleans and recruited singer songwriter and producer Anders Osborne to help at the dials. I caught up with drummer Carey Harmon to talk about the making of All for the Song and much more. 

First song: Come and Go Moon

Second song: Runnin' Wild

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You gotta dig everything about Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. They are fun, have amazing shows and are supremely talented. Though their music is based in funk, they explore a lot more sonic territory in what seems like an effortless way. Like many of the bands in our community, the pandemic meant the Pigeons were grounded for almost two years. The band though used the time to create more great music and have just released their 6th album, Perspective. So I caught up with frontman Greg Ormont and guitarist Jeremy Schon to talk about the record and more…..

First song: Elephante

Second song: Sir Real

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Back in the summer of 2021 The Greyboy Allstars decided to create a four part series of live music they made available via stream on nugs.net; Soul Dream. On April 1st they’re releasing Get a Job: Music from the Original Broadcast Series Soul Dream a 10 song set of some of the tunes they performed for that live event. The record specifically features covers which have all been part of the quintet’s live repertoire but never before available on any official release.  I caught up with guitar wiz Elgin Park to talk about the Soul Dream project and of course the Get a Job compilation plus much more. For more than just our chat, including tour dates visit greyboyallstars.com. 

First song: Got To Get Me A Job

Second song: I’ve Got Reasons

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Even during the pandemic Spafford managed to play some dates including one of the first drive-in shows, but aside from a recent fall tour, for the most part things have been relatively quiet for the boys. At least professionally. On the heels of releasing a live compilation of tunes recording on the road in 2020 called Hindsight, Spafford opened their late winter early spring tour in Colorado last week and we were due for update. 

First song: Fünkenseven 

Second song: Radio 

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