Ben Atkind is back on the Pod on this final installment of my series of interviews from @northlands.live, and I couldn’t be more psyched about this one!! I caught up with Ben on the last day at the amazing Northlands Music & Arts Festival, and it’s a fitting way to end what was a super fun weekend of insane jams, positive vibes and connecting with friends both new and old.

Ben is a well-known and celebrated drummer and simply an awesome human whom I’m honored to call a friend. Ben attended Berklee College of Music and was the drummer in Goose, of which he is a founding member. He has since left that band and moved on to new ventures, namely his new home with the stellar Louisville-based band @houseplantjams, along with his continued involvement in long-time project @elephantproof.

Ben talks to me about the journey that has been his career to date, including his somewhat tumultuous departure from Goose, and how he has now found a place where he is truly happy, doing exactly what he wants to do, and most importantly, doing it with the people he loves.

This is yet another epic interview from an equally epic festival weekend, and you’re not going to want to miss this one!!

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Show Notes:

For more information about Northlands Music & Arts Festival, click here

Click here for Houseplant tour dates

Follow Roadcase on Instagram here: @Roadcasepod

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Road Case and Northlands Festival
02:39 Ben Atkin: Journey from Goose to Houseplant
05:36 The Life of a Touring Musician
08:12 Transitioning to New Projects: Elephant Proof and Houseplant
11:22 The Dynamics of Band Relationships
14:17 Balancing Multiple Musical Endeavors
16:57 The Joy of Live Performance
18:50 Finding Happiness in Music
22:05 The Evolution of Ben's Musical Style
24:51 Plans for Houseplant and Future Tours
27:38 Personal Growth and Industry Insights
29:46 Reflections on Touring and Music Community
32:47 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

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Roadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

I’m so psyched to have sat down with Andy Frasco for this second installment of interviews from @northlands.live -- and this one is completely unfiltered, totally fun, and not to be missed!! Andy is super happy these days and riding the momentum right now in the wake of his latest album, Growing Pains. Life is Good in Frasco's World.

Andy and I discuss his commitment to authenticity — and his live shows are a paradigm of getting real. Filled with tons of antics, the music is top-notch with Andy’s band, The U.N., continuing to totally bring it. They come to play and the energy is super infectious.

With Growing Pains, Andy’s unique lyricism is on full display and is filled with heartfelt confessions, life advice and empowering messages — much like his live shows. Andy is a unique, and inspirational artist, yet you never quite know when sh*t might go sideways, and this interview is certainly no exception — in a really great way!!

Show Notes:

For more information about Northlands Music & Arts Festival, click here

Click here for Andy Frasco & The U.N. tour dates

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Andy Frasco and Roadcase Podcast

04:32 The Unfiltered Interview with Andy Frasco

08:55 Growing Pains: The New Album and Self-Production

16:44 The State of the Music Industry

30:58 Challenges Facing Artists Today

39:58 Personal Growth and Authenticity

51:14 The Future of Andy Frasco and His Music

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Follow Roadcase on Instagram here: @Roadcasepod

For more information on Roadcase:
https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.com

Or contact Roadcase by email: info@roadcasepod.com

Roadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer