Tales from the Green Room

Michael Franti, the amazing and crowd loving singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. We sat down with Michael backstage at the Mill Valley Music Festival, 2023. In honor of Mother’s Day we are releasing this now as in this interview, Michael reflects on his own Mother and how she influenced his life and music. Michael also shares a special story about one of his other great mentors, time spent at the University of San Francisco and how Woody Harrelson played a role in writing his first big hit “Say Hey”. We hope you all enjoy this episode and check out Michael’s new Album, “Big Big Love” on all platforms. Credits Michael Franti & Spearhead “ Stay human” Written and Performed by Michael Franti & Carl Young. https://open.spotify.com/track/2AugpoLeLeR2CsHASBVNkc Michael Franti & Spearhead "Say Hey (I Love You) featuring Jamaican soul singer Cherine Anderson - Written by Michael Franti / Carl Rogers Young https://open.spotify.com/track/383B8ksM58jbV3HbiRJo0K Episode Artwork Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz https://stefaniejstudio.com Links https://michaelfranti.com/ https://www.millvalleymusicfest.com/ https://sweetwatermusichall.com/ https://stefaniejstudio.com #Sweetwatermusichall #Michael Franti #Mill Valley Music Festival

As Women's History Month comes to an end, we pay homage to the ladies with the re-release of an insightful and lively roundtable discussion with Lisa Marlsberger, Halina Janusz (Jerry's Middle Finger), Sunshine Garcia Becker (Furthur, Zach Nugent's Dead Set) and Lisa Mackey (Dark Star Orchestra) reflecting on the challenges of women navigating their way to equality in the music industry. This episode is part of Mt. Tam Media's "The Women Are Smarter" series of podcasts, now published under the "Tales From The Green Room" banner.

Elliott Peck, the beloved and multi-talented San Francisco Bay Area singer/songwriter/guitarist visits with host Dennis Strazulo before her sold out “In The Pines” EP Release Party at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA. Elliott is both charming and authentic in sharing her thoughts and emotions before the show, while also reflecting on the path that led to her big moment, including her days “growing up” as a musician at Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads and her current experiences as a member of Midnight North. Elliott’s “Friends” lineup for the show reflected both this history and how she is admired by her musical colleagues. Fellow Midnight North band members Grahame Lesh and Nathan Graham join the show, along with Jason Crosby (via his patented "Tales From The Green Room “fly by”), Ross Eustis and Burt Lewis, to honor the incomparable Elliott. This episode is dedicated to the speedy recovery of Elliott, who endured a health crisis in early 2024, and is presented to spread the love and healing vibes she so richly deserves. Credits In The Pines Written and Performed by Elliott Peck https://open.spotify.com/track/1xahnYIPB7EfB4mq0B4qtW?si=525bc37db6ca4869 Episode Artwork Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz https://stefaniejstudio.com Elliott Peck & Friends - Live at Sweetwater Musical 12/8/23 Midnight Train To Georgia - Jim Weatherly Do I Ever Cross Your Mind? - Dolly Parton Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder https://youtu.be/-CoH9cf_pVA?si=mWaKliQezPP1NoHt YouTube Channel - Elliott Peck Links https://www.elliottpeck.com/ https://www.elliottpeck.com/store/elliott-peck-in-the-pines-ep-cd https://midnightnorth.com/ http://www.grahamelesh.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ross.eustis/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=8021b242-359a-47e1-89a0-54c4cd458146&ig_mid=A2F9ED3B-47DB-43C3-A5D8-92C1C964E2D9 https://jasoncrosby.com/ https://lebomusic.com/ https://www.nataliecressman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gnatdub/ #midnightnorth #elliottpeck #grahamelesh #jasonrosby #sweetwatermusichall #nataliecressman

Wolf Jett founding members Jon Payne (drums) and Chris Jones (guitar/lead vocals) share their evolution from playing in their first band together (Scary Little Friends) leading to their soon-to-be released (March 8, 2024) second album, “Time Will Finally Come.” Their journey took an unexpected turn when they were hunkered down during COVID at Jon’s 3 acre property in the Santa Santa Cruz Mountains. Just days after construction of Jon’s dream studio was completed, his home on the property - and the studio - were destroyed by a massive lightning fire. Their story of inspiration and perseverance is a testament to the resiliency of these fine gentlemen - and is reflected in their soulful sounds dubbed as “Cosmic Mountain Music” emanating the joyful vibe of their folk, blues and americana inspirations. Credits Wolf Jett Live Promo Video 2023 https://youtu.be/d0vjZnkMzsw?si=SyZwWtMp-DP8Xmte YouTube Channel - Wolf Jett Devil’s Heart by Scary Little Friends (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/R2iepO6_1N8?si=VVli-hNMyVBW7a5N YouTube Channel - ScaryLittleFriends Wolf Jett - Why You Wanna Drag Me Down (Live at Hill House) https://youtu.be/kR6jmhDsSog?si=iXfIGi5uaES5vFvL YouTube Channel - Wolf Jett Wolf Jett - (featuring the T Sisters) “Garden of Pain” https://youtu.be/Wy3TXQeStxE?si=KOu2yOG6neyI7Wsm YouTube Channel - Wolf Jett Wolf Jett - Broken (2022) https://open.spotify.com/track/2Vs2Os7rifJhKFjr5IDLVt Performed by: Laura Lewis, Wolf Jett Written by: Christopher Alan Jones, Laura T. Lewis Wolf Jett - Feel The Way I Feel (2024) https://open.spotify.com/track/6gRuUZkJq27MCbql7qZs2A Performed by: Wolf Jett Written by: Christopher Allen Jones Links https://www.wolfjett.com/ https://wolfjett.square.site/ https://www.bandsintown.com/e/105089864 https://www.lauratlewis.com/ https://www.sfchronicle.com/culture/article/Jon-Payne-made-a-home-filled-with-music-in-15708222.php https://www.thedailytimes.com/entertainment/wolff-jett-is-on-the-prowl-in-east-tennessee/article_6f1dff94-e839-11ed-aa34-d3168838386d.html https://www.alexjordanjams.com/ https://www.hattiecraven.com/ https://www.wildirissantacruz.com/ #midnightnorth #elliottpeck #grahamelesh #brotherscomatose #campnavarro #Neighbor #Motherhips #Conbrio #jamesdeprado #chuckprophet #gardenofpain #jasonrosby #alexjordan #attiecraven #bootjuice #ajlee #mollytuttle #billystrings #lauralewis

More interviews from the green room at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco during Grateful Guitars’ inaugural benefit concert with members of Dark Star Orchestra (DSO). Keyboard player, Rob Baracco details his his experiences playing piano and organ on original Grateful Dead gear; drummer Dino English gives a lesson on tone and shares detail on his amazing side projects; and bass player Skip Vangelas is effusive about his appreciation for a special gift bestowed on him that evening by Grateful Guitars. Plus, close friend of DSO and incomparable guitar player, Stu Allen, offers his take on playing the benefit and has some endearing moments with the hosts; and DSO original member, John Kadlecik imparts some words of wisdom about his musical collaborations and the meaning of playing Jerry Garcia’s “Alligator” guitar. Credits John Mclaughlin, Elvin Jones, Joey Defrancesco-Jazz a Juan, 1996. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjPUrUI4_ek YouTube Channel: Pavel Levin http://www.youtube.com/@paulviolino Grateful Dead Live at the Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA - 7/13/1984 Soundboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4uvsyfQSDc&t=5496s YouTube Channel: Chris From Jam Buzz http://www.youtube.com/@jambuzz California Kind - 8-19-23 Set 1 - Fairfax, CA Katie Skene, Barry Sless, Pete Sears, Rob Barraco, John Molo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uaGx_Q8kZ0 YouTube Channel: The 11 http://www.youtube.com/@The-11 Alan Hertz killin it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJDzW9lfwrU YouTube Channel: carl palileio http://www.youtube.com/@carlpalileo7972 Hard Headed Women From Shimmy Shack by Dino English https://shimmyshack.bandcamp.com/track/hard-headed-women continued… Grateful Dead 8-6-74 Eyes of the World: Roosevelt Stadium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzhqlsN2xRs YouTube Channel: Positively Garcia http://www.youtube.com/@Catfishgarcia82 MOUNTAIN - Mississippi Queen (Live on "The Show" 02-24-1970) - * RARE * remastered audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1EyyXL4Gk YouTube Channel: Mountain MilSim - Private Supro http://www.youtube.com/@suprotwin Ride Captain Ride•Skip Vangelas w Cosmic Jerry Band•Donovan’s Reef•Sea Bright, NJ•06-20-2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo2z5PQMTzg YouTube Channel: Hey Tom Banjo http://www.youtube.com/@heytombanjo6195 Stu Allen + Reflections - Money Honey The Junction, Mill Valley, CA 9/12/23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncg4BOT0i4I YouTube Channel: The 11 http://www.youtube.com/@The-11 "Cucamonga Carl" and More - Neighbor Live From Capitol Theatre | 01/13/23 | Relix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-cSvLJI_18 YouTube Channel: Relix http://www.youtube.com/@RelixMag I Feel Like Dynamite - Legion of Melvin at The Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA - May 30, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne_UtV7m47U YouTube Channel: Ted Silverman AKA TedToob http://www.youtube.com/@TedToob Mountain Song HD (Furthur) - TRI Studios - 6/7/2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGmul2OXQNA YouTube Channel: pairdoc http://www.youtube.com/@pairdoc Franklin's Tower The Latin Dead Provided to YouTube by CDBaby YouTube Channel: The Latin Dead - Topic http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTGAfcR2TQ9ip0515g25yA Links https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/ https://www.instagram.com/californiakindmusic/ https://www.katieskene.com/tour http://dinoenglish.net/Home.html https://shimmyshack.bandcamp.com/album/shimmy-shack https://wallofnews.love/season02-08/dso/ https://cosmicjerryband.com/home https://www.lylebrewermusic.com/ https://www.neighbortunes.com/ https://www.johnkmusic.net/ https://www.latindead.com/

Backstage interviews during Grateful Guitars’ Inaugural Benefit Concert at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco: Music director and show participant Alex Jordan talks about herding the group of talented musicians playing at the show; Zach Nugent (Zach Nugent’s Dead Set) chats about his history of playing the famed guitars supplied by Grateful Guitars; Gary Lambert (Sirius Radio Tales From The Golden Road host) reflects on his Grateful Dead journey and the band’s staying power; and keyboard player extraordinaire, Danny Eisenberg tells a memorable story about his first exposure to the music and Jerry Garcia’s under appreciated voice. Also, a bonus interview with Johnny “Mojo” Flores (Achilles Wheel) moments after he played the famed “Alligator” guitar at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA. All guests express their deep appreciation for Grateful Guitars Founder and President, Andy Logan! He’s Gone Internet Archive.org: Grateful Dead Grateful Dead Live at Musikhalle on 1972-04-29 https://archive.org/details/gd72-04-29.aud.vernon.5250.sbeok.shnf/gd72-04-29d2t04.shn Uncle John’s Band Internet Archive.org: KSAN Grateful Dead 1970 Winterland SF KSAN 1970-10-04 https://archive.org/details/grateful-dead-1970-winterland-sf-ksan/gd1970-10-04t14.mp3 Ripple (2015 Remaster) Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia YouTube Channel: The Grateful Dead Provided to YouTube by Grateful Dead/Rhino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wh7ylJManI Magnificent Sanctuary Band Sunshine Garcia Band - Days Between, Laytonville, CA August 7, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9TqJpz_YqI YouTube Channel: Ted Silverman AKA TedToob http://www.youtube.com/@TedToob Seasons of My Heart George Jones Seasons of My Heart - Previously unreleased studio rehearsal from 1969 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylxKwa691if_PVE90rwYwLI3ZJ13WnupFfBz5FS2gO4/edit YouTube Channel: DaysBetween http://www.youtube.com/@daysbetween6339 Romance of The Violin Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op. 55, No. 4 (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra) Joshua Bell · Michael Stern · Antonín Dvorák · Craig Ogden · Academy of St Martin in the Fields https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw0HqxWJvPk YouTube Channel: Joshua Bell http://www.youtube.com/@joshuabellmusic Stella Blue Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia “Stella Blue” - Oteil Burbridge From the album “Lovely View of Heaven” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOy5zVDoyR8 YouTube Channel: Relix http://www.youtube.com/@RelixMag Billy’s Bag Billy Preston Provided to YouTube by The state51 Conspiracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC77Qw9FIfM YouTube Channel: Billy Preston - Topic http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk0o3_qkXiJn8ZNiIoAOWmQ Wharf Rat Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia Grateful Dead - Live at Fillmore East, New York, NY, April 26, 1971 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6NDmh86RA YouTube Channel: Grateful Dead http://www.youtube.com/@gratefuldead Peggy-O PEGGY O-GRATEFUL DEAD- 9/3/1977-Vocals and Guitar Isolated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmG3IzrPZOM YouTube Channel: Grungy Channel http://www.youtube.com/@GRUNZY Links https://gratefulguitars.org/ https://www.alexjordanjams.com/ https://www.zachnugent.com/ https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/grateful-dead-channel https://www.facebook.com/tftgr/ : https://oteil.fanlink.to/stellablue https://www.facebook.com/danny.eisenberg.758 https://www.facebook.com/p/G-Deloian-Band-100070913872268/ https://www.motherhips.com/

Andy Logan, Founder/President of Grateful Guitars and owner/steward of the famed “Alligator” guitar which was once gifted to Jerry Garcia by Graham Nash, talks about sharing and gifting his amazing collection of instruments with prominent members of the jam band scene. Listen to the story of one of the community’s most beloved members as he talks about guitars, gear, music, and family two weeks before Grateful Guitar’s Inaugural Benefit Concert featuring members of Dark Star Orchestra and an array of others honoring Andy’s spirit and generosity. Credits Cold Rain & Snow Grateful Dead 4-3-1988 Civic Center - Hartford, CT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8rOUmfwPHo YouTube Channel - Half Step http://www.youtube.com/@halfstep1973 West L.A. Fadeaway Grateful Dead - 12/27/1983 - San Francisco Civic Auditorium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34pupy5CHU YouTube Channel - Wolfgang’s Grateful Dead http://www.youtube.com/@Wolfgangsgratefuldead My Sisters and Brothers Jerry Garcia Band - Jerry Garcia Facebook Page https://fb.watch/pBq0El9LyC/ www.jerrygarcia.com Teach Your Children Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young * Deja Vu * 1970 Written by: Graham Nash Produced by: David Crosby, Graham Nash, Neil Young, Stephen Stills https://open.spotify.com/track/29HaKOpeLSYvqdFyEQSRdj How Sweet it Is To Be Loved By You (Marvin Gaye) Keystone Revisited Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA July 27, 2023 Tony Saunders, Johny Mojo, Scott Guberman , Larry Vann, Sunshine Garcia Becker, Stephanie Mandela YouTube Channel - Ted Silverman AKS TedToob http://www.youtube.com/@TedToob Looks Like Rain Grateful Dead 5/8/1984 - Hult Center, Eugene, OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz8Mn1aHoc4 YouTube Channel - OkieDeadhead http://www.youtube.com/@OkieDeadhead Keys To The Highway Tedeschi Trucks w/Susan playing Jerry's Alligator! Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA 8/20/2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUCPdrf_Goo YouTube Channel - MrTopdogger http://www.youtube.com/@MrTopdogger https://gratefulguitars.org/ https://www.facebook.com/keystonerevisitedband/ https://achilleswheel.com/aw-bios/jonny-mojo-flores/ https://www.alexjordanjams.com/ https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/ http://www.natelapointe.com/ Sunshine (Garcia) Becker https://www.tedeschitrucksband.com/ https://www.loslobos.org/site/ https://jerrysmiddlefinger.com/ https://www.blakesberg.com/ https://stefaniejatkinson.photoshelter.com/index

Terrapin Crossroads – Sunday Daydream Vol 2 (Featuring Moonalice) – Part 1 Join Tales From The Green Room backstage at the Terrapin Crossroads Sunday Daydream 2 music fest as they visit with members of Moonalice (John Molo, Barry Sless, Pete Sears, Lester Chambers, Dylan Chambers) and sit down with concert host Phil Lesh’s bass tech Brian Rashap and fellow extraordinary bass player, Angeline Saris – all on hand to celebrate the unforgettable 10-year history of Terrapin Crossroads while carrying the musical mission and spirit of the now closed historic venue. An intro of soundbites reflecting on Terrapin Crossroads by Luther Dickinson, Reed Mathis and Nicki Bluhm sets the stage for the conversations. https://www.facebook.com/TerrapinCrossroads/ https://www.moonalice.com/splash https://petesears.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DylanChambersASCAP/ https://www.facebook.com/barry.sless/ https://www.motherhips.com/ https://www.angelinesaris.com/

Jerry's Middle Finger founder, Rodney Newman, reflects on Bill Walton's endorsing the band - as he did on on the Dan Le Betard show, revealing that discovering Jerry's Middle Finger at age 70 has given him " the chance of a full and complete life." Listen to the full episode for more surprises and green room fun with the entire band!

Take a ride with hosts Dennis Strazulo, Tami Larson, and “Augie” on their journey visiting with Jerry’s Middle Finger, the masterful band recreating the music of The Jerry Garcia Band. Broken up into three parts, the episode features band members talking about the origin of JMF, experiences playing at the famed Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, and their joyful and love-filled road to gaining notoriety, uplifted by the endorsement of NBA legend Bill Walton after the band’s appearance at the Skull & Roses music festival. Interviews were recorded at The Mystic Theater in Petaluma, CA and Sweetwater, and all reference the wonderful Andy Logan and Grateful Guitars Foundation for generously donating guitars contributing to the magic of JMF. This episode is dedicated to co-host Agustin “Augie” Oropeza who sadly passed before its release. RIP Augie! Episode Links https://jerrysmiddlefinger.com/ https://sweetwatermusichall.com/ https://mystictheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/p/G-Deloian-Band-100070913872268/ https://www.sonvosongs.com/ https://gratefulguitars.org/ https://skullandroses.com/ https://billwalton.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bill-walton-and-the-latin-dead-recorded-live-at/id1262809028?i=1000621134440 https://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/ https://stefaniejstudio.com/ Episode Credits Internet Archive: Jerry's Middle Finger Live at Venice West on 2023-06-23 - "Promontory Rider" https://archive.org/details/jmf2023-06-23.JerrysMiddleFinger2023-06-23.flac16/JMF2023-06-23d2T09.flac Internet Archive: Jerry's Middle Finger Live at Venice West on 2023-06-23 - "Waiting For A Miracle" https://archive.org/details/jmf2023-06-23.JerrysMiddleFinger2023-06-23.flac16/JMF2023-06-23d1T04.flac Internet Archive: Grateful Dead Live at St. Louis Arena on 1977-0515 - “St. Stephen” https://archive.org/details/gd1977-05-15.sbd.bertha.31605.sbeok.flac24/gd77-05-15d3t02.flac Internet Archive: Grateful Dead Live at Greek Theater - University of California on 1983-05-15 - “New Minglewood Blues” https://archive.org/details/gd1983-05-15.fob.sonyecm220t.keshavan.miller.fix.94516.sbeok.flac16/gd83-05-15d1t02.flac Internet Archive: Grateful Dead Live at Oxford Plains Speedway on 1988-07-02 - “Jack Straw” https://archive.org/details/gd88-07-02.sbd-matrix.dan.21211.sbeok.shnf/gd88-07-02d1t02.shn Internet Archive: Grateful Dead Live at Manhattan Center on 1971-04-06 - “Oh Boy” https://archive.org/details/gd1971-04-06.sbd.lai.118.sbefail.shnf/gd71-04-06d1t106.shn The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz - June 6, 2023 https://youtu.be/5iGQVDFcNq8?si=S_YwhMJG5od_sy7Z

Backstage at the summit of Mount Tam at the Sidney B. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre for the 7th annual Sound Summit 2023 interviewing band members from the days line up which included Lord Huron · Sierra Ferrell · Kevin Morby · Brokedown In Bakersfield · Vinyl with special guests and captivating moments only being in the Green Room can render! Episode Links: https://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/ https://www.soundsummit.net/ https://roots-and-branches.networkforgood.com/ https://vinylbandmarin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brokedowninbakersfield https://www.knbr.com/murphandmac/ https://www.sierraferrellmusic.com/ https://peristavern.com/

An inspirational conversation with Brenden Tacon, creator of the Latin Dead - the ambitious 11-piece band fusing the music of the Grateful Dead with Latin Jazz. Brenden details the 3+ year journey of making his dream a reality, the involvement of Dead music aficionado John Kadlecik with Latin legends and Grammy award winners, Oscar Hernandez and Peter Nadar, leading to their sold out performance at Sweetwater Music Hall amidst their mini-West Coast tour…with promises of more to come! Show Notes tami@mttammedia.comhttps://www.latindead.com/https://skullandroses.com/box-office/https://www.johnkmusic.net/https://www.spanishharlemorchestra.com/

A chat with Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars from the Greenroom at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, reflecting on his first performance at that storied venue and the genesis of his entry into the world of Grateful Dead music; paired with our sit-down with Jason Crosby, musing about playing in the scene and his new record, “Gilder.” Luther and Jason have played countless shows together with Phil Lesh & Friends, making for an episode of complimentary talent and experiences. https://www.nmallstars.com/tourhttps://jasoncrosby.com/http://newwst.com/setsailwehttps://skullandroses.com/box-office/https://sweetwatermusichall.com/event/jason-crosby-solo-piano/sweetwater-music-hall/mill-valley-california/https://blue-rose-music.myshopify.com/collections/jason-crosbyhttps://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/

A playful, lively, and informative conversation with all members of Pink Talking Fish (Eric Gould, Zack Burwick, Cal Kehoe, Richard James) moments before their recent performance at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA. The boys delve into some of their favorite stories, including playing with George Porter, Jr, performing Phish kids shows, their history with Berklee School of Music, and other fun antics. http://www.pinktalkingfish.com/tour.htmlhttps://www.neighbortunes.com/https://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/

Tales From The Green Room host, Dennis Strazulo, and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson visit with Wolf Bros./Dead & Co. drummer Jay Lane, Samson Grisman (son of David Grisman), and renowned sax player, Dave Ellis in Sweetwater Music Hall’s green room as they share their memorable moments at the venue celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Lane and Ellis recount their early years playing with Bob Weir’s Ratdog, and all three guests talk about first meeting Weir and the connections influencing their musical journeys. https://bobweir.net/bobby-weir-wolf-bros-2023-winter-tour/ https://www.samgrismanproject.net/ http://www.davellis.com/bio.html

Welcome to Tales from the Green Room - Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media. Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists - before and after shows - in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down with stories abound! Tales from the Greenroom Special Edition (Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary Series) Mount Tam Media is thrilled to launch its Tales From the Green Room Podcast with a special series of episodes celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The roster of artists that have crowded onto the club's little stages, first at the original Sweetwater location two blocks away, and now at the new location which opened in 2013, reads like a Who's Who of roots & rock music: Bob Weir, Aaron Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Greg Allman, Van Morrison… the list of musical luminaries is endless. In the 80's, the Times of London hailed Sweetwater as one of the best nightclubs in America and the legacy continues! Mount Tam Media has been granted special access to Sweetwater’s green room during the venue’s 50th anniversary year to interview musicians, photographers, managers and the like, and capture their favorite moments and memories, preserving the untold secrets of what has graced these hallowed walls for half a century, before they are lost forever. Episode 1: Famed Rock & Roll Photographer Jay Blakesberg It is only fitting this series is kicked-off by presenting an interview with a person who is just as home in green rooms as most musicians - famed rock and roll photographer, Jay Blakesberg. Join the podcast as Jay recounts the events of many great Sweetwater moments, but one in particular in 1989 you absolutely don’t want to miss. Find Jay at (http://www.blakesberg.com) (http://www.rockoutbooks.com) (http://www.retrophotoarchive.com) Check out the complete list of other podcasts from Mount Tam Media, including "The Women Are Smarter" series at www.mounttammedia.com

Mount Tam Media is thrilled to launch its Tales From the Green Room Podcast with a special season of episodes celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The roster of artists that have crowded onto the club's little stages, first at the original Sweetwater location two blocks away, and now at the new location which opened in 2013, reads like a Who's Who of roots & rock music: Bob Weir, Aaron Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Greg Allman, Van Morrison… the list of musical luminaries is endless. In the 80's, the Times of London hailed Sweetwater as one of the best nightclubs in America and the legacy continues! Mount Tam Media has been granted special access to Sweetwater’s green room during the venue’s 50th anniversary year to interview musicians, photographers, managers and the like, and capture their favorite moments and memories, preserving the untold secrets of what has graced these hallowed walls for half a century, before they are lost forever.