Ep. 75: Rob Chafin and Chris Houser of The Werks

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. This episode features a band that's truly a staple of Ohio music — The Werks. Our first segment features drummer & entrepreneur, Rob Chafin, who runs The Werk Out Festival, The Summit Music Hall, Crunchwerks Restaurant, and manages the band Barefuzz. In this episode, Rob reflects on the history of The Werks, shares valuable music industry advice, opens up about how he evaluates bands, and he talks about how he curates The Werk Out's lineup. Part 2 of this episode features a conversation on music & life with The Werks beloved guitarist, Chris Houser. Enjoy!

We can't wait for The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival at Legend Valley, July 14th - 16th! 

Tickets are available here — https://werkoutpresents.ticketspice.com/wo22  

Produced by: Katie Daly

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Ep. 74: Eli Winderman of Dopapod and Octave Cat

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. 

Eli Winderman is one of the greatest improvisational keyboard/synth players that we've come to know and love from his playing with both Dopapod and Octave Cat. In this episode, Eli opens up about his work ethic, how he got to where he is today, his favorite aspects of Dopapod's music, improvisation, phrasing, and more. Enjoy!

Produced by: Katie Daly

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Check out the animated film for Dopapod's new album here — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_nOrfOzrHc   

Catch Dopapod at The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival in Thornville, OH July 14-16: werkoutpresents.ticketspice.com/wo22   

And grab your tickets here for Dopapod's Summer tour here — https://www.dopapod.com/#tour-section

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music.

This episode features the incredibly talented guitarist of Dopapod, Rob Compa. Rob and Cam discuss what Rob admires about the other members of Dopapod, the role of darkness in art, and a slew of other musical tidbits & tangents. Enjoy!

Produced by: Katie Daly

Interested in taking a guitar lesson from Rob? — robcompaguitar.com 

Check out the animated film for Dopapod's new album here — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_nOrfOzrHc

Catch Dopapod at The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival in Thornville, OH July 14-16: werkoutpresents.ticketspice.com/wo22

And grab your tickets here for Dopapod's Summer tour here — https://www.dopapod.com/#tour-section

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Ep. 72: Adam Deitch of Lettuce and Break Science

Adam Deitch is one of those drummers who has left his mark on music. As the son of generations of professional drummers and drum teachers, Deitch has made a name for himself as one of the world's greatest funk/hip-hop drummers. In addition to the legends in Lettuce, Deitch has played with renowned artists such as John Scofield, 50 Cent, Talib Kweli, Pretty Lights, and the list goes on...  

Stream Unify, Lettuce's new album, here: https://orcd.co/lettuceunify

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music.   

Produced by: Katie Daly  

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Ep. 71: Ben Atkind of Goose & Elephant Proof

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. Ben Atkind the drummer of the red-hot Connecticut-based band 'Goose', as well as the jazz fusion band 'Elephant Proof'. In this episode Ben gives Cam the scoop on Goose's upcoming album, "Dripfield." Ben also reflects back on Goose's path to success, gives us a window into Goose's group dynamics, discusses his favorite aspects of Goose's music, and he goes in-depth on his love for potatoes.

Produced by: Katie Daly

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Grab your tickets here for Goose's Summer tour here — https://www.goosetheband.com/tour

Pre-order "Dripfield" vinyl & merch — https://goose.themerchcollective.com/collections/Dripfield

Ep. 70: Chris Wood of The Wood Brothers and Medeski Martin & Wood

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. Chris Wood is a legendary bass player known for playing with and co-founding jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood and the Americana fusion band The Wood Brothers. Chris Wood has been recognized internationally as one of the greatest improvisational bass players of all time. In this episode, Cam and Chris discuss Chris's unique perspectives on rhythm, feel, and the meditation of playing music. We appreciate you giving us a thumbs up and subscribing!

The Wood Brothers are going on tour this Summer with Guster! Check out their dates and grab tickets here: https://www.thewoodbros.com/

Produced by: Katie Daly

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Ep. 69: Kunj Shah — Founder of Live for Live Music

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. Kunj Shah is one of the most influential movers & shakers in the funk/jam band music festival scene. In this episode, Kunj shares his story from his humble beginnings as an avid music blogger to producing many of the Jam Band scenes' hallmark events. Kunj & Cam also discuss key lessons Kunj has learned throughout his career, Kunj's perspectives on the business side of being an artist, Live for Live Music's current endeavors, and much more.

Grab your tickets for Live for Live Music's "Fool's Paradise" in St. Augustine, FL June 4th & June 5th! The lineup includes Umphrey's McGee (x2), Lettuce (x2), Andy Frasco & The U.N., Jennifer Hartswick & Nick Cassarino, and The Isaiah Sharkey Band (x2) — https://www.ticketmaster.com/fools-paradise-st-augustine-florida-06-05-2022/event/22005C6BBFAACB14

Produced by: Katie Daly

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We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 68: Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee

Joel is the keys and piano player of the legendary Umphrey's McGee. He talks with Cam about marketing in the music industry, his favorite approaches to music, and the magic between band members that has led to their success.  

Books mentioned:  

Umphrey's McGee's new album Asking For A Friend drops July 1st. More info here: https://www.umphreys.com/2022/03/asking-for-a-friend/  

Catch Umphrey's at The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival in Thornville, OH this July 14-16: http://www.thewerkoutfestival.com  

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elkins explores the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in the music festival scene. We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors that make this show possible. If you’d like to contribute, feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Produced by: Katie Daly

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Ep. 67: Erick "Jesus" Coomes of Lettuce

Lettuce releases their new album Unify on June 3! Pre-order and pre-save here: https://orcd.co/lettuceunify

Catch Lettuce on tour: https://www.lettucefunk.com/tour

Song referenced: Bobby McFerrin — Friends

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elkins explores the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in the music festival scene. We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors that make this show possible. If you’d like to contribute, feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Produced by: Katie Daly

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Ep. 66: Ben of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 

Ben is a founding member and bass player of high-energy, psychedelic, funk band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. He talks about PPPP's new album, Perspective, and his excitement for the upcoming Domefest at Legend Valley on May 19-21. Ben continuously fascinates us with his outlook of life, his approach to dealing with anxiety and pressure, and his recognition of the power of music. 

Check out Ben's virtual canvas/website: https://lowendzen.com

Books mentioned: The Tao of Physics - Fritjof Capra

Check out PPPP's new album, "Perspective" here: https://pigeonsplayingpingpong.fanlink.to/Perspective

Buy tickets to Domefest here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/domefest-2022-tickets-222004731127

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where our host Cam Elkins explores the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in the music festival scene. We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors that make this show possible. If you’d like to contribute, feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Produced by: Katie Daly

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