Rob and Seth get some time with Jason Carter - a man who has played fiddle with the Del McCoury Band yet with the 2022 release "Lowdown Hoedown" he is in the forefront. This podcast episode includes much conversation about "Lowdown Hoedown" whether about the many guests (Dierks Bentley, Marty Stuart, Jon Fishman, Sarah Jarosz, Sam Bush, Billy Strings and Jason's McCoury Band/Travelin' McCoury's band mates. We also hear how Jason selected the songs and about the featured songwriters like Danny...

Grant Green Jr. sits down with Seth and Rob and walks them through aspects of his new release "Thank You Mr. Bacharach."  Grant talks about admiring Bert Bacharach since his childhood days, and Grant offers thoughts about specific tracks on this brand new tribute to the legendary songwriter/pianist/producer/performer. Grant also reveals why (and on which song) he was first motivated to sing, that he doesn't use Spotify and one specific example of how Johnny Cash inspired him. He also admits...

This episode focuses on The Infamous Stringdusters. Rob sat down with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/vocalist Jeremy Garrett for an interview/performance session (he plays a bunch of songs!), and then shortly after the interview his band The Infamous Stringdusters announced the forthcoming release of “Toward The Fray.” Andy Falco kindly joined Seth and Rob for the intro, and talked about the record (set for early 2022 release) and offered some other current Stringdusters tidbits. Rob’s chat...

Seth and Rob sit down for the first time since Rob was on the road seeing Bob Dylan, The Slip, Steve Kimock, and more. This is their first time talking to each other since saw Goose in Atlanta just a few weeks ago. Seth questions rob about his trip and Rob questions Seth about his beard. Music in episode features the up and coming Fireside Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aron Magner sat down with Rob and Seth in a suite at CoolRay Field in Lawrenceville, GA. The resulting conversation, and some recent Aron Magner music combine to make up the bulk of this episode. Aron talks about his experiences during lockdown, and how his wife convinced him to bring his captivating and soothing ambient music to the world. He also talks about what inspired him to put together a jazz'y band, how said band came together, why he named it after a Disco Biscuits song and how that...

Nikki Glaspie kindly went out of her way so that Rob and Seth could conduct their first-ever interview at Stanwood Studios in the Kirkwood section of Atlanta. Nikki talks about her highest profile bands - Kamani, Punkadelic and (of course) Nth Power. She describes some of her lockdown experiences, talks about her somewhat hidden singing talent, shares some of her experiences with Col. Bruce Hampton, explains her attachment to basketball and the relaxed conversation traverses many...

Dave Bruzza and Andrew Lincoln of Greensky Bluegrass huddled in a AAA-level minor league dugout to talk shop with Rob and Seth. Bruzza gets cozy talking about songwriting, the recently recorded next GsBg record, experiencing COVID in the wake of a divorce, how the COVID break will probably serve as a hiatus the band was looking to take anyway, and more. Bruzza’ inimitable low-key charisma comes through the entire time. Then, Andrew Lincoln takes us on his journey from having a powerful...

Rob and Seth talk with four-time Grammy award-winning Michael League of Bokanté and Snarky Puppy about his GroundUP Music debut solo release, "So Many Me" in immediate advance of the release of its lead single, "Right Where I Fall." While the sound of this record differs greatly from Michael's other work, he explains how it also has a "bringing it all back home" feel for him personally.  We learn how being in quarantine in Spain and viewing his native US from afar during 2020 greatly impacted...

Rob and Seth complete their celebration of five years in podcasting with more segments they found most indicative of this podcast's spirit. This is the first of a two-part 5th Anniversary special with fresh commentary, above said segments, and some other choice moments of words and song. In this episode you will hear from Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Sam Bush, Neal Casal, Brendan Bayliss, Peter Rowan and Michael League. Please download and listen to their insight, and to stories about Chick...

Seth and Rob tip their hats at five years of podcasting by each choosing five segments they found most indicative of this podcast's spirit. This is the first of a two-part 5th Anniversary special with fresh commentary, above said segments, and some other choice moments of words and song.  In this episode you will hear from Col. Bruce Hampton, Michael League, Karl Denson, Jeff Coffin, Jon Fishman and Billy Strings. Please download and listen to their insight, and stories about The Rolling...

In 2020, wTnS wasn’t able to bring the Annual Col. Bruce Hampton Tribute to you, our listeners. Given this, and the fact that many of you are still stuck at home almost a year into the COVID nightmare - wTnS decided to bring you a li’l Col. Bruce Hampton podcast gift for the 2020 Christmas/whatever holiday you celebrate season. We dug deep into the podcast vault, and unEarthed some previously unheard audio from interviews conducted in Atlanta’s Diamond Street Studios before one of TDawg’s...

This is the pilot episode of a new Inside Out wTnS series which finds hosts Rob Turner and Seth Weiner focusing on the Georgia music world.  The podcasts’ goal is to shine a light on all things related to the Georgia music industry - and the people, artists and supporters who make it all happen.  In this first episode, we take a look at how Collectiv and Beware Presents were able to put on large-scale concerts at The Atlanta Motor Speedway during a global pandemic.  We focus on the pair of...

The lead guitarist of Umphrey's McGee and Ali Baba's Tahini, Jake Cinninger kindly gave Seth and Rob some time to talk about one of his elite guitar heroes, Eddie Van Halen. Eddie was a pivotal part of Jake's decision to focus on playing guitar to the extent that he did. We hear Jake discuss (and demonstrate with his guitar) how Eddie was an innovator, how he evolved as a player and the importance of Van Halen. Jake also talks about how he first heard Van Halen, and the time he saw them...

Seth and Rob sit down with one of Weiner's absolute favorite musical artists, Bahamas. This is the performance name for Afie Jurvanen, a brilliant Canadian (with strong roots to Finland) singer/songwriter.  The band's fifth release, "Sad Hunk" is a continuation of this artist's brilliant studio career. Afie shares some insight on specific songs on the record, and elaborates on how his songwriting process has evolved. Conversation flows freely as the topics include his forthcoming webcast...

Rob and Seth chatted with Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards shortly after she and her band had released the single, "Revolution." Erika talks about the message of the song, and how it is a part of a record that will be the first full-length release from Heartless Bastards in over five years. We hear the song in its entirety, and we hear Erika talk about how the record was completed just before COVID locked us all in our homes.  We include a bunch of music from her debut solo record...

In honor of Como de Allstars, the first studio release from Greyboy Allstars in 7 years, Seth and Rob share a recent a Zoom chat with Robert Walter (keyboards) and Elgin Park (guitar) of the band. We learn a good bit about the ethos that these two and Karl Denson (sax, vocals), Chris Stillwell (bass) and Aaron Redfield (drums) had in mind when recording the seductive new release. They talk about how the initial genesis of the record came out of what was initially unfortunate circumstances,...

Last Fall, Billy Cobham invited Rob Turner into his hotel room for a career-spanning discussion.  This was between shows during the Atlanta stop of Cobham's tour in support of Crosswinds Project: Time Lapse Photos. Cobham talks about the ethos behind this project, and how he ended up finding JUST the right musicians for it. Billy also talks about the book Six Days At Ronnie Scotts's - a book written by his long-time friend Brian Gruber which examines Cobham's history, takes an inside look at...

Rob and Seth sit down with the multi-talented "Uncle" Jesse Lauter, and first they speak about the genesis and success of his popular, interactive "QuaranTrain" (quarantrain.live) weekly online dance parties via Osiris Media. Jesse elaborates on some of the guest DJs, and Seth points out some of the other online events that Jesse seems to have inspired.  Jesse also shares insight from his experience working on The Tedeschi Trucks Band "Live From The Fox Theater Oakland" DVD, and he gives...

It is a very confusing time right now on many fronts - and in the music world there is widespread concern for those who have lost work recently. This episode focuses on four non-profits who have each been created out of concern for others, and who each have "pivoted" to address the current clear and present danger to our music community. Those of you who are in need can learn how to reach out, and those of you who are of the means to do so can learn how you can help. Seth and Rob gain insight...

This week's episode centers around a chat that our producer Rob Turner had with Ryan Stasik (Doom Flamingo, Umphrey's McGee) and music expert Kevin Cassels (Mother Vinegar, Pleasure To Burn) about the early days of Umphrey's McGee. The trio discusses pre-Umphrey's bands, how material evolved, line-up changes, specific shows, songwriting ethos and many other elements of those halcyonic early days. Since the conversation took place in Asheville this February, the COVID19 pandemic has shut down...

Seth and Rob were able to track songwriter/guitarist Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz down to get an update about how he and his family are handling this unprecedented societal situation.  He gives us a window toward how he is staying in touch and continuing to create with his band, ALO. Lebo also talks about some of his experiences performing streamed concerts from his house, and what he has recently learned about, and some moving interactions with his fan base. He also talks about some of the streams he...

Rob and Seth first share some of their thoughts on the current Coronavirus COVID-19 -driven nightmare. Rob relates how he wants to devote all of the show's energy to helping people who have lost jobs in the music and entertainment industry, and Seth announced his forthcoming Virtual Passover Seder to raise money for Conscious Alliance. Then they speak with Scott Bernstein of Jambase. Scott talks about how Jambase "pivoted" and swiftly developed a new "Live Streams" section of the web site -...

Rob and Seth check in with each other we all are in quarantine. Seth surprises Rob with some music trivia. Sending LOVE to all our friends out there. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Seth and Rob chat with Peter Tempkins - an insurance broker specializing in the live music world. He talks about how COVID-19 has recently consumed his life, and gives specific examples of how the nature of various insurance policies impact the risk that artists and festivals will assume moving forward. He also talks about how many of the decisions to cancel are made, and how the cause of these decisions impacts compensation. Tempkins also speculates on how the virus could impact live events...