For today’s season finale of Inside The Musician’s Brain, Chris is thrilled to welcome Grahame Lesh (Midnight North, Terrapin Family Band). The pair begin by discussing Terrapin Crossroads, the music venue/restaurant in San Rafael, California that was founded by his father and Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh. Grahame shares how it has served as the perfect place for his band Midnight North to play and rehearse. They also dive deep into the making of Midnight North’s new album, There’s Always a Story, and how it was a different process from how they’ve done it in the past. Grahame also shares what it was like growing up in the wild world of the Grateful Dead.Grahame Lesh is a Bay Area musician most well known for being a part of Midnight North, The Terrapin Family Band, and Phil Lesh and Friends. Midnight North’s new album There’s Always a Story is available to buy or stream now! This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Justin Thomas and Revoice Media. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In today's episode, you get a double dose of killer interviews! First, Chris sits down with Craig Ferguson (Owner/Promoter for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival) to take you behind the scenes of how the legendary festival is planned and executed. The second interview is with Panda's longtime friend and collaborator Chris Eldridge. The two discuss learning music, playing together throughout the years, and share some wonderful stories from their days partying and jamming in Nashville. You'll definitely want to hear those!Chris Eldridge is an American guitarist and singer, best known for being a member of Punch Brothers. He also frequently performs in a duo with fellow guitarist Julian Lage and is the guitarist in the house band on Live From Here, with Chris ThileThis podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Justin Thomas and Revoice Media. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode19: Chris Eldridge

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 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Justin Thomas and Revoice Media. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 18 - Molly Tuttle

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 Smilin’, how it came to be, and how he is seeking to get to a playful place mentally where he can freely create music. Oliver Wood is a successful American Roots musician who is best known as the frontman of The Wood Brothers, with his brother Chris Wood and Jano Rix. His debut solo album Always Smilin’ is available now.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Justin Thomas and Revoice Media. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 17: Oliver Wood

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 Decemberists and how it changed her perception of performing live.Sara Watkins is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known for her solo work as well as being a founding member of well known bands Nickel Creek and I’m With Her. Check out Sara’s new album, Under the Pepper Tree, available now! This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Justin Thomas and Revoice Media. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production assistance by Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 16: Sara Watkins

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 it seeing musicians in their twilight years, like Ronnie’s father Del, being sidelined from the stage. They also talk about CDs, vinyl, Spotify and how the rapidly changing landscape of the music industry has affected their careers. Additionally, Ronnie shares some fantastic stories that you won’t want to miss, including his interactions with Jerry Garcia.Ronnie McCoury is a renowned mandolin player, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for being in popular groups such as Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys. Ronnie is the son of legendary bluegrass musician Del McCoury. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Matt Dwyer. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 15: Ronnie McCoury

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 Theater (March 16th) and the Vilar Performing Arts Center (March 20th). For ticketing information, check out https://oteilburbridge.com/tour/.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Matt Dwyer. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 14: Oteil Burbridge (Part 2)

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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Matt Dwyer. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 13: Oteil Burbridge (Part 1)

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 Sara Watkins and Aoife O'Donovan. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Executive Producers are Christina Collins, RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi and Matt Dwyer. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 12: Sarah Jarosz

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, and Ben Atkind. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Inside the Musician’s Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Executive Producers are Christina Collins, RJ Bee, and Zach Brogan. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out OsirisPod.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 11: Goose

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.

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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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 10: Tom Hamilton of Ghost Light and Joe Russo's Almost Dead

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 9: Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles

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.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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 8: Bill Nershi (part 2) and Andy Falco

This episode features two interviews. The first is part 2 of the interview with Paul Hoffman, the mandolin player and lead singer/songwriter for the jamgrass juggernaut Greensky Bluegrass. The second interview is with Trout Steak Revival, a Colorado-based string band with great songwriting chops and a dynamic, modern sound that is drawing much attention.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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 7: Paul Hoffman (part 2) and Trout Steak Revival

Inside the Musician’s Brain is a deep dive into everything that’s underneath the music and the artists that inspire us. Join Grammy Award winning artist and producer Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters, as he explores life as a musician, and sits down with other influential artists to discuss inspiration, creativity, and the many facets of bringing a musical vision to life.

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