Live from Banjo
A transcendental podcast discussing life and art from recovery to discovery
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 82 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Nicole Atkins - If Dice Could Kill
In Episode 1 (Season 2) I speak with singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, illustrator, and actress, Nicole Atkins. We discuss her pandemic release Italian Ice, and Sinatra-esque reimagining rel…
Episode 34 - Jeffrey Martin - Story About A Coal Fire
In Episode 34, I speak with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jeffrey Martin. We discuss his most recent single, “I Know What I Know,” Life as a PK in Eugene, Oregon. Jeffrey’s songwriting, the beat…
Episode 33 - Jason Pipkin - When The Dust Settles
In Episode 33, I speak with the singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jason Pipkin, known as The Lone Bellow's keys and bass player, but has also produced one of the bands EPs and s…
Episode 32 - Evan Westfall - A CAAMP Tale
In Episode 32, I speak with the multi-instrumentalist and Columbus, Ohio native Evan Westfall, known for and wide as the banjo player and co-founder of the folk powerhouse CAAMP. Evan and I chat abou…
Episode 31 - Noah Engh - Uke In A Suit
In Episode 31, I talk with roots musician Noah Engh known for his distinct singing and ragtime and blues guitar and ukulele. We discuss both Noah’s and Uke’s journies in music; we reminisce about ou…
Episode 30 - Anna Tivel - The Answer
In Episode 30, I have a very open and vulnerable conversation with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ana Tivel. We discuss Ana’s new album, “Blue World,” her life…
Episode 29 - Joe Troop - This Machine
In Episode 29, Joe Troop and I sit down to discuss Joe's new album, Borrowed Time, co-produced with Jason Richmond (Avett Brothers, Branford Marsalis) We discuss working with legends Bela Fleck, Abig…
Episode 28 - Lauren Morrow - Waiting In The Wings
In episode 28, Marcus talks with Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Lauren Morrow. They discuss her upcoming solo debut LP, her and her husband Jason’s transition from Atlanta and The Whiskey Gentry, s…
Episode 27 - Keith Billik - Picky Fingers
In Episode 27, I sit down with Keith Billik, the podcast host for The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast. This week’s episode discusses Keith’s introduction to music through his mom’s homemade La Bamba sou…
Episode 26 - Lowland Hum - Sonically Ironic
In Episode 26, I sit down with Lauren and Daniel Goans of Lowland Hum. Both members of the husband and wife duo split singing and songwriting duty for the band. During the pandemic, they brought a ch…
Episode 25 - Mike Marsh - Avett Confessional
In episode 25, I gained the ear of Mike Marsh. Mike is a drummer and a producer the currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Mike has been the drummer for The Avett Brothers since 2012. Mike grew…
Episode 24 - Erin Rae - Flying Towards The Mirror
In episode 24, I sit down with Erin Rae. Erin is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Erin and I discuss her life, growing up in Jackson, TN, and Bellevue, a neighborin…
Episode 23 - Jon Stickley - More Punk Than Punk
In Episode 23, The Live from Banjo Podcast hit the road and headed to Lafayette, GA. With heavy rains just coming to an end and the crowd in full party mode, ready for a series of incredibly acts to…
Episode 22 - Daniel Rodriguez - We Are Water
In episode 22, I sit down at the kitchen table of Daniel Rodriguez. He is a singer and songwriter who has spent the last few years recording and performing as a solo act. He has released one EP and o…
Episode 21 - Joshua Rilko - Separate But Together
In episode 21, I sit down with Joshua Rilko, founding member of Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys and current touring mandolinist for Sierra Ferrell. Joshua grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. While a teena…
Episode 20 - Cristina Vane - Nowhere Sounds Lovely
In this week's episode, I talk with Cristina Vane, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist solo artist that recently released her first full length solo album, "Nowhere Sounds Lovely." Crist…
Episode 19 - Taylor Meier - CAAMP
In this week's interview, I sit down with Taylor Meier. Taylor is the singer, songwriter, and co-founder of CAAMP. In today's episode, we look back at Taylor's start in music and the multiple influen…
Episode 18 - David Wax - Euphoric Ouroboric - Part Two
In this week's interview, I sit down with David Wax. David is the singer, songwriter, and founder of the incredible "David Wax Museum." In today's episode, we discuss life at the smallest college on …
Episode 17 - David Wax - Euphoric Ouroboric - Part One
In this week's interview, I chat with David Wax. David is the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and founder of the incredible, “David Wax Museum.” In today’s episode we discuss their first bi…
Episode 16 - Mat Davidson - Legend of Twain
Today I talk with Mat Davidson, the singer and songwriting powerhouse behind the incredible band Twain. We discuss Mat's life growing up in multiple areas around the country, his time at Berklee Coll…