It’s time for another episode of Inside The Musicians Brain! In today’s episode, Chris talks with vocalist, banjo player and guitarist Molly Tuttle about her new EP of cover songs titled ...but i’d rather be with you, her process for making this EP as well as her process in general, and Molly shares her journey with alopecia.  Molly Tuttle is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known for her work in the bluegrass, folk, and Americana genres. This podcast is available...

Welcome back to Inside The Musican’s Brain! After a few weeks off, Chris is back with a fresh new episode featuring an interview with his friend Oliver Wood (Wood Brothers). Today, Chris begins by taking us through some state-altering breathing exercises that he has been digging recently. Getting into the interview, Oliver discusses how weird the last year has been but how he has spent the time making music and taking positives out of it. The guys also talk about Oliver’s new record Always...

Today on Inside the Musician’s Brain, Chris begins the episode by sharing his thoughts about music genres, why we have them, and why they don’t really matter. The episode continues with Chris talking with successful singer-songwriter Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek, I’m With Her) about creating her first concept album and how it came to be. Sara also shares the moment she realized at a young age that being a full time musician was a feasible career. Stick around to hear about Sara’s time with The...

In today’s episode of Inside the Musician’s Brain, Chris takes time to share his optimistic views and thoughts about the timeline for live music coming back this year. He also shares an interview with Ronnie McCoury (Del McCoury Band, The Travelin' McCourys) that he taped in May of 2020, two months into the pandemic. During their conversation, Chris and Ronnie  discuss their individual realizations that touring and life as a whole were coming to a halt, and the sadness that comes along with...

Chris’ interview with Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band, Dead and Company) continues with more conversation about playing the banjo and the thrill of having a beginner’s mindset while learning a new instrument. Oteil also shares memories from his time with Col. Bruce Hampton in the popular band Aquarium Rescue Unit and how the Colonel helped him to see what lies underneath the music. Just Announced! Chris is joining the Oteil Burbridge Trio for two shows during their runs at the Boulder...

Today, Chris talks with Oteil Burbridge, the legendary bass player and member of bands such as Dead and Company, The Allman Brothers Band, and Aquarium Rescue Unit. They dive deep into Oteil’s spiritual awakening, the importance of family in his life, and what he thinks the future of touring will look like in a post-pandemic world. Oteil also shares the story of how he got into playing the banjo and how he has come to love this long period away from the road.   This podcast is available on...

In today’s episode, Chris chats with acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz about ways she has stayed creative during the pandemic, her newest album World on the Ground, her songwriting process, and much more. Chris also takes time to highlight some of his favorite livestream shows that he recommends to check out. Sarah Jarosz is a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter originally from Wimberley, Texas. She is also a founding member of the progressive folk trio I’m With Her along with...

Rick Mitarotonda and Peter Anspach are members of the popular indie-groove band Goose, whose fan base continues to grow even during this global pandemic. In today’s episode, Rick and Peter discuss the moment they knew they wanted to play music for a living and the origins of the band, Goose’s various virtual/socially distanced shows, their process of making an album, and more.  Goose is an American Indie-Groove band from Connecticut made up of Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Bass,...

Welcome to season two of Inside the Musician's Brain! We stoked to bring you a bunch more great interviews, with artists like Goose, Sarah Jarosz, Ronnie McCoury, Oteil Burbridge, Sara Watkins, and many more! Inside the Musician's Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media and Americana Vibes. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Produced by Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Mastered by Matt Dwyer. Original music by Chris Pandolfi.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Hamilton Jr. is a man of many talents and many endeavors, from Joe Russo's Almost Dead, to Ghost Light to his new studio venture in Philadelphia. He gets deep into the art of producing, the challenge of reinventing yourself with successive projects and the story behind JRAD and their unintentional success. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dave Simonett is the lead singer and primary songwriter for one of the most popular acoustic bands of the last 10 years, Trampled by Turtles. His powerful, heartfelt songs have come to define the Trampled sound, engaging legions of fans and energizing huge live crowds across the country. Inside the Musician's Brain is presented by Osiris Media—which helps deepen your connection to the music you love through podcasts and unique live music experiences. For information regarding your data...

Bill Nershi is a founding member of the String Cheese Incident, one of the most influential rock/acoustic/jam bands in recent history. Andy Falco is a powerful and versatile player who has made his mark as the guitar player and one of the vocalists for the Infamous Stringdusters.

Paul Hoffman is the mandolin player and lead singer/songwriter for the jamgrass juggernaut Greensky Bluegrass. Trout Steak Revival is a Colorado based string band with great songwriting chops and a dynamic, modern sound that is drawing much attention.

Holly Bowling is a classically trained piano player who made a name for herself crafting and performing impeccable transcriptions of the music of Phish and the Grateful Dead. These days she is a member of the up and coming rock band Ghost Light, a highly innovative group that mixes heavy grooves and ethereal textures on a growing catalogue of original music.

This episode features an interview with Bill Nershi, a founding member of the jam world juggernaut, the String Cheese Incident.

Episode 4 features two interviews. First up, the Kitchen Dwellers are a young jamgrass band on the rise, with a new record that showcases their power as a unit and their strong songwriting chops. Our next guest, Jon Stickley, has developed an incredibly distinct and skilled voice on the acoustic guitar, and fronts the genre-bending Jon Stickley Trio.

In Episode 3, Chris interviews Sierra Hull, a mandolin virtuoso, and a gifted singer/songwriter who is on the cutting edge of modern acoustic music.

Billy Strings is a rising young star in the bluegrass world. He and his band have made a serious impact in recent years, touring across the country, selling out shows, and bringing many new ears to acoustic music.

Paul Hoffman is the lead singer and mandolin player with Greensky Bluegrass, one of the most prominent bands on today's live music scene.

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