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MFP's First Media Residency + Sunshine Hootenanny Recap

Music Festivals Podcast's First Media Residency + Sunshine Hootenanny Recap

In Ep.65 of the Music Festivals Podcast, get the scoop on our 1st media residency at a festival venue!

Plan the Perfect Festival RV Road Trip - Harvest Hosts

Plan the Perfect Festival RV Road Trip with Harvest Hosts

In Ep.64 of the Music Festivals Podcast I share my experience as a full-time RV festival roadie.

Whippersnap's VIP Camping Setup & INSANE Lineup Revealed

In Ep.63 of the Music Festivals Podcast I’m back with an inside look at Whippersnap 2026.

Mountain Grass Unit + Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at Sunshine Hootenanny 2025

In Ep.62 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit with Turner C. Moore and Jillian Grant.

Nausheen Punjani of Eventeny on Music Festival Management Software

In Ep.61 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit with Nausheen Punjani, COO and Co-Founder of Eventeny.

A Festival That Feels Like a Backyard Campout with Your Closest Friends

In Ep.60 of the Music Festivals Podcast I take you on a full recap of Lazy Jam #7, a truly intimate gathering

Behind the Scenes at 14 Festivals: Music Festivals Podcast 2025 Mid-Season Recap

Behind the Scenes at 14 Festivals: MFP 2025 Mid-Season Recap

In Ep.59 of the Music Festivals Podcast I guide you through the 2025 festival season so far.

Watermelon Pickers Festival 2025 — Camp Neighbor Stories in Berryville, Virginia

In Ep.58 of the Music Festivals Podcast I recap my experience at the 21st Watermelon Pickers Festival

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Bluegrass, Festivals, and Building a Solo Career

In Ep.57 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit down with Grammy-nominated Bronwyn Keith-Hynes.

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Lazy Jam 7 — A Festival Preview with Promoter O.J. Wilson

In episode 56 of Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with OJ Wilson of Lazy Jam Music Festivals.

Grassfire Festival 2025 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park — Festival Recap

In Ep.55 of the Music Festivals Podcast I’m recapping my day at Grassfire 2025.

INKCARCERATION Music & Tattoo Festival 2025 — Festival Recap

In Ep.54 of the Music Festivals Podcast I'm recapping a wild weekend at INKcarceration 2025.

Jesse Iaquinto of Fireside Collective — Family, Festivals & Finding Flow

In Ep.53 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit down with Jesse Iaquinto from Fireside Collective

4848 Music Festival 2025 at Snowshoe, WV — Festival Recap

In Ep.52 of the Music Festivals Podcast I recap my trip to the 4848 Music Festival.

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Pickin on Picknic 2025 - 10th Anniversary Festival Recap

In Ep.51 of the Music Festivals Podcast I recap my trip to the Pickin' on Picnic Music Festival.

Inside Larry Keel's Electric Larry Land — with Drummer Jesse Shultzaberger

In Ep.50 of the Music Festivals Podcast I’m hanging out with powerhouse drummer Jesse Shultzaberger.

A Long Friendship, Twin Fiddles & The Watermelon Pickers Festival

In Ep.49 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit down with Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland.

Billy Strings Plays the 53rd Charlotte Bluegrass Festival — Festival Highlights

In episode 48, I recap my visit to the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Michigan.

All Good Now 2025 — Full MusiFestival Recap with LIVE Performances

All Good Now 2025 — Full Music Festival Recap with LIVE Performances

In Ep.47 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap and documentary on the reimagined All Good Now Music Festival.

Hookahville 60 Music Festival Recap

In episode 46, I recap Hookahville 60, an Ohio music festival that has run twice annually for 30 years.

Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers — New Albums, Vinyl Collections & Festival Debuts

In Ep.45 of Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers.

Inside Dark Star Jubilee 2025: Music, Vendors, and Exploring Deadhead Festival Vibes

In episode 44, get festival highlights and real stories from the 12th annual Dark Star Jubilee.

Watermelon Pickers' Festival 2025 Preview — Behind-the-Scenes with Producer Stacey Sinclair

Watermelon Pickers' Festival 2025 Preview with Producer Stacey Sinclair

In Ep.43 of Music Festivals Podcast, get the inside scoop on the 21st Watermelon Pickers Festival from producer Stacey Sinclair.

Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska Talks Bluegrass Guitar, Summer Tour Stories and Pickin' on Picknick

Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska Talks Bluegrass, Summer Tour Stories and Pickin' on Picknick

In Ep.42 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I chat with Ben Majeska—lead guitarist and vocalist of Armchair Boogie.

Poe Rd. Music Sanctuary in Grand Rapids Ohio 2025 Season Opener Recap

In Ep.41 of the Music Festivals Podcast I’m breaking down the Poe Road Music Sanctuary’s 2025 Season Opener in Grand Rapids, OH.

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Pickin on Picknic 2025 Preview with Ryan Kemp - A Decade of Bluegrass Festival Vibes

In episode 40 of Music Festivals Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with festival producer and promoter, Ryan Kemp.

Dark Star Jubilee Preview with Jeff Matson of DSO — Dead Eras, Festival Vibes & More

In episode 39 of Music Festivals Podcast, get the inside scoop on the upcoming 2025 Dark Star Jubilee.

Camp Cosmic 2025 — Festival Recap with Band Interviews

In episode 38 of Music Festivals Podcast, I recap Camp Cosmic 2025, held annually at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

No Hassles or Bad Attitudes: Dave Katz on 30 Years of Ekoostik Hookah

In episode 37, I was delighted to sit down with Dave Katz, founder and maestro behind Әkoostik Hookah.

Rhythm & Sails: The Music Festival Voyage of a Lifetime

In episode 36 of Music Festivals Podcast, we dive into how Rhythm & Sails, an intimate, floating festival came to life.

So Many Stories to Tell: Ed McGee on 30 Years of Hookahville

In Ep.35 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down for a conversation with singer-songwriters, Ed McGee.

Behind the Scenes of Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now & 4848 Festival

In episode 34, we go behind the scenes on the All Good Presents 'Trifesta'.

WinterWonderGrass 2025 Recap: Bluegrass Takes Over Steamboat Springs, CO

In episode 33, I recap WinterWonderGrass 2025 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Inside Pigeons Playing Ping Pong: A Talk with Drummer Alex "Gator" Petropulos

In episode 32, I talk with Alex "Gator" Petropoulos, Drummer for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

Whippersnap 2025 Festival Recap: Music, Arts, & Vendor Highlights

In Episode 31, I recap and review the Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival.

Inside the Seattle Funk Scene with Ben Bloom of The Polyrhythmics

In Episode 30 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Ben Bloom of the The Polyrhythmics.

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The New Mastersounds: Behind 26 Years of FUNK with Eddie Roberts

In Episode 29 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds.

What YOU Can Expect at Sunshine Get Down Music Festival 2025

In Episode 28 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I preview the Sunshine Get Down Festival with Promoter Turner C. More.

Keller Williams on Music, Looping and his Upcoming Set at Whippersnap 2025

In Episode 27 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Keller Williams about his long and amazing musical career.

ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band: A Look Inside the Program with Professor Dan Boner

In Episode 26 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Professor Dan Boner, the ETSU Bluegrass Program.

Sister Sadie's Deanie Richardson Talks WinterWonderGrass

In Ep.25 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with bluegrass fiddle player Deanie Richardson from Sister Sadie.

Talking Colorado Bluegrass with Dan Andree of The Fretliners

In Episode 24 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Dan Andree from The Fretliners.

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Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival: Insider Preview with Producer Shane LaVigne

In Ep.23 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Shane LaVigne about the Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival.

Katia Racine from Pixie & the Partygrass Boys Talks New Album & WinterWonderGrass

In Ep.22 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Katia "Pixie" Racine from Pixie & the Partygrass Boys.

Trey Hensley on Balancing Family, Touring & Bluegrass Guitar Mastery

In Ep. 21 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Grammy Nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist, Trey Hensley.

Talking with Mountain Grass Unit: Band History and Upcoming Performances

In Ep. 20 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Mountain Grass Unit, one of the hottest bands on the bluegrass scene.

Matching Bands With Venues: A Conversation with the Founders of TuneHatch

In Ep. 19 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with TuneHatch about matching bands and musicians with local venues.

Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Art Festival Recap

In Ep. 18 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap my trip to Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Art Festival.

Inside the Live Music Industry with Cary Psutton

In Episode 17 of the Music Festivals Podcast I talk with long-time live music industry veteran Cary Psutton.