The Jam with Jonathan Shank

Andy and Dean take a different approach to The Jam and discuss the connection between music and sport as well as Andy’s continued growth as an artist, performer, and all around master of ceremonies in the jam community.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Molitz, Darren Pujalet, and Eric Gould reunite in this very special season closer to rap about Particle’s origins and key role in growth of the scene, playing Bonnaroo and Coachella in the same year, and being ahead of their time.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Grisman chats about growing up in his father David Grisman's musical world, learning bass on a cello, and forming the Sam Grisman Project to honor the collaborative spirit of his father and Jerry Garcia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Hollingsworth reflects on The String Cheese Incident’s formation, legacy, and touring roots, his connections to the Grateful Dead, and how their team helped co-found Electric Forest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cyril Neville shares how New Orleans rhythms shaped his sound, New Orleans Social Club and Mardi Gras Indian culture, playing with the Grateful Dead, defining funk as a spiritual force and praising Mean Willie Green as the rhythmic anchor of The Neville Brothers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay Lane and Mark Karan discuss the roots of Ratdog and touring with Bob Weir, The Other Ones, and Dead and Company while bringing their own flavor to the canon of GD music.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Brownstein of Eggy and manager Michael McDonald discuss the band’s origins, the jam scene’s growth and evolution, the community’s spirit of improvisation, and why this is a golden age for bands like Eggy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Chad from Dispatch reflect on the band’s college beginnings, indie spirit, reggae influences, social impact, touring philosophies, and thoughts on music’s role in saving democracy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wood Brothers discuss how their blend of folk, funk, and jazz keeps their sound fresh, their approach to improvisation, excitement for the new album Puff of Smoke and upcoming summer tours.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jonathan sits down with Grace Bowers, an award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader who released her first album in 2024, Wine On Venus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.