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I caught up with Jesse Shultzaberger, the powerhouse drummer behind Larry Keel’s Electric Larry Land and a fixture in the East Coast jam and bluegrass scene. We dug into how he got started on drums with help from his dad, his many bands (like the Woodsheders, the Randy Thompson Band, and his own Jazz Assembly), and how he balances touring with teaching.
Jesse also gave us a peek at the new Electric Larry Land album, plus some inside scoop on the upcoming 21st Watermelon Pickers Festival in Berryville, Virginia, where he’ll be playing with both Electric Larry Land and the Woodsheders.
Festival Performance of the Week
This week's festival performance of the week is from none other than Electric Larry Land and is one of the new singles that will appear on the album slated to drop in 2026. This performance was captured during their live show at Vanish Hall in Boonsboro, MD on July 26, 2024 by the folks at BigRedAudio. You can also see the full show here.
The band turns up the voltage with “Showtime,” a slick, funk-infused rock track that’s equal parts swagger and groove. With punchy guitar riffs, infectious bass lines, and playful lyrical nods to stepping into the spotlight, this song captures the electric anticipation of taking the stage. It’s a catchy, high-energy anthem that shows off the band’s knack for blending classic rock vibes with a fresh, modern twist. Check it out and pay attention to Jesse's stellar work on the kit...

Heyo Neighbors, I'm NeighborN8...
If you're here, we probably met at a festival. Or just maybe you heard about Music Festivals Podcast in the campground from your neighbors. Maybe you were searching for deals on camping gear and found is that way, who knows? However you landed on this website, I'm sure glad your here.
We both ❤️ going to music festivals. The people, the vibes, the music, the campfire jams, the vendors, the food, the party ... all of it.
But planning your experience can be a pain in the ass. Some venues and producers put out a ton of content and information to help you. But for whatever reason, most don't.
Music Festivals Podcast helps you get to know music festivals, festival venues and campgrounds before you go.
From knowing where to camp, to performance schedules, to learning your way around tent city, you'll want to subscribe to makes it easier to plan (and revisit) the amazing experience.
I hope to see you in the Neighborhood, and I hope to we get to be camp neighbors at the next festival! 🏕️
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🎥 Music festival reviews and recaps
Learn about how each festival I attend went down. From performance highlights, the festival vibes and even reviews of food vendors, port-a-johns and more. I'll show you everything from good, to bad, to ugly. Here are some recaps from festivals in 2024 to get you started:
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🎙️ Band & artist interviews
Tune in to discussions with leading bluegrass and jam bands of today, featuring Grammy-nominated artists. Start with these:
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🏞 Venue & campground playlists
See walking tours with commentary and interviews with regular attendees so that you can get to know the camp ground and concert venue. Make sure to check out our growing YouTube Playlists of music festival venue and campground video footage.
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💬 Festival stories from your Neighbors
That might be a chat with you or it might be conversations with musicians, festival promoters, venue owners or even staff. If you're there, your a VIP in my book. My goal is to collect real stories and experiences from all different kinds of festival-goers. You can see watch and listen stories from festival goers, venue staff, merch vendors and more at The Campfire.
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