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Doug Perkins: Fundamentals, Tone, and the Long Game
Episode 96
In this episode, I sit down with percussionist Doug Perkins for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a few personal connections and quickly o…
9 months ago
Jeff Picker: Building a Career as a Freelance Bass Player
Episode 95
In this episode, I sit down with bassist Jeff Picker to talk about the winding road from jazz to roots music, and how his time with Ricky Skaggs beca…
9 months, 1 week ago
Aaron Kula: Mentorship, Music, and the Power of Process
Episode 94
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I reconnect with conductor and educator Aaron Kula, who shaped my summers in the Chautauqua Youth Orchestra at…
9 months, 1 week ago
Jonathan Haas: Inside the Stories Behind Zappa, Glass, and ELP
Episode 93
In this episode, I talk with legendary timpanist, educator, and musical pioneer Jonathan Haas. Jonathan’s journey weaves together St. Louis, Chicago,…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Paul Guzzone: Storyteller, Sideman, Teacher, Lifelong Student
Episode 92
In this episode, I sit down with bassist, producer, educator, and longtime Bacon Brothers collaborator Paul Guzzone. Paul and I first met backstage i…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Becca Stevens: Serving the Song, Serving the Soul
Episode 91
In this episode, I sit down with vocalist, composer, and guitarist Becca Stevens for a conversation that moved me in ways I honestly wasn’t expecting…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Jordan Perlson: Drums, Instinct, and the Art of Support
Episode 90
In this episode, I sit down with drummer Jordan Perlson for a deep dive into collaboration, sound, and how we listen to music in 2025. I’ve admired J…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Third Coast Percussion: Innovation, Interpretation, and a New Era for Percussion
Episode 89
In this episode, I get to sit down with Peter Martin of Third Coast Percussion, an ensemble I have admired for years. Peter and I dive into the inner…
10 months ago
Bo Bice: From American Idol to Serving American Heroes
Episode 88
In this episode, I sit down with singer Bo Bice for a real conversation about life in music, overnight fame, and what it means to grow up and grow wi…
10 months ago
David Garibaldi: The Art of Groove and Listening
Episode 87
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with one of my musical heroes, David Garibaldi. We talk about what he’s been up to since stepping a…
10 months, 1 week ago