Episode 53: Brittany Haas, 'This is gonna kick my ass so hard!'
In today's episode, Chris is joined by the incomparable Brittany Haas. Brittany jumped right into a career in music, joining acoustic pioneers Crooked Still right out of college. She quickly made a name for herself as one of the most powerful fiddle players on the scene, blending all the big fiddle influences into one cohesive sound that is always recognizable right away. As her career evolved, she has been a part of many projects and recordings, ultimately leading her to her current gig with Punch Brothers. Alongside Chris Thile and the rest of the Punch gang, Brittany is sure to build on the indelible mark she's leaving on acoustic music. She talks all about getting the gig, the challenges and more - there's a lot to unpack. Chris also looks back on the Dusters long history with the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association), including the glory days of the early 2000's at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. Enjoy!
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Episode 52: G. Love, 'The instinct to be different.'
Episode 52 of Inside the Musician's Brain features a true original, G. Love. With his eclectic blend of folk, blues and hip-hop, G. Love has been blazing his own trail since the early 90's when he went from being a street performer in Boston to signing a major label deal with Epic Records. Hits like 'Baby's Got Sauce' put G. Love and Special Sauce on the map, launching a long and diverse career that is still unfolding. This episode covers that rise to fame and subsequent musical evolution, as well as the drastic changes in the music business over that time, G's drive to always have his own sound, and some amazing tips on must hear blues artists.
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Episode 51: Tony Trischka, 'Every note is a beautiful note.'
Inside the Musician's Brain is back for season 6, and we are kicking things off with one of the great legends of the 5-string banjo, Mr. Tony Trischka! Tony is an innovator of the highest order, with a number of influential albums under his own name. He was also Chris' teacher from back in the day so there's lots to discuss. Tony talks about everything from the importance of finding joy in music, to the magic of Earl Scruggs and some practical pointers for how to be a better player.
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Season 6 Trailer
Welcome back to another season of Inside the Musician's Brain! Premiering August 26, Chris will be in conversation with guests including Del McCoury, Dan Tyminski, Brittany Haas, G Love, Tony Trischka, and many more.
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Episode 50: Taylor Goldsmith
This is episode 50, and today Chris is joined by Taylor Goldsmith - standout singer, songwriter and guitarist for the amazing band Dawes. Their new album 'Oh Brother' just dropped, and Taylor breaks down the vision and songwriting process behind the project. He gets into the evolution of his process over the years, and how he's found his voice as a writer, leading to more personal, impactful songs. Taylor also talks about his approach to productivity, balancing the desire to have a wide knowledge base on writing and production with the ability to decide on a direction and go with it, ultimately allowing you to not get stuck, finish your work and get it out there. This is great experiential advice for any creator! Just like that, another season of the podcast is complete - thx so much for tuning in, and I'll see you bacon here in a few months, when we go back inside the musician's brain!
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Inside the Musician’s Brain is a deep dive into everything that’s behind 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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