Load-In Through The Back

Season 02, Episode 31 brings us a conversation with Stacey, Her, and Jane– wait, that’s not their names. Let’s try again– today we chat with Katie and Jules of the Ting Tings!

Their 2008 debut album “…

On Season 02, Episode 30 we have our first return guest: the incredible John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting!

Five for Fighting is the multi-platinum selling moniker of singer/songwriter John Ondrasik, …

We’re getting a lesson in romantics on today’s episode with Derek Sanders from Mayday Parade.

Since their formation in 2005, Mayday Parade has become one of the best-selling and well-recognized emo ba…

Our guests on Season 02, Episode 28 are frivolous with their hearts. They watch them bend ‘til they break, then they pick up the parts… They are the Ballroom Thieves.

Frontman Martin Earley joins us t…

Our guest today is renowned blues-guitarist, singer/songwriter, and all around good-guy Seth Walker.

Seth joins us to discuss his latest record, “Why the Worry?” released April 4th, 2025, as well as h…

Season 02, Episode 26 reaches cruisin’ altitude with Umphrey’s McGee!

Since their formation at the University of Notre Dame in 1997, Umphrey’s McGee has become one of the most prolific and well-respec…

We are doing anything but settling for today’s guests: Robbie Wulphsohn and Sampson Hellerman of alternative pop rockers Ripe. 

Since forming in 2011, the Berklee School of Music graduates have made a…

Cat Ridgeway is our new best friend… well, she was until she sassed us. Now we like her more.

Cutting her teeth on van tours with her band the Tourists, and at apres ski gigs across the United States,…

WE ARE HOSTING A LIVE SHOW!

Join us for a concert and conversation with Wheatus and Steve Poltz on May 2nd at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, VT!

Featuring a round-table conversation a…

Our guest today is up-and-coming pop star McKenna Michels.

An operatically trained vocalist with modern sensibility, McKenna’s music grapples with the human condition and the complexities that accompa…

Gabe Dixon is the virtuosic pianist behind Tedeschi Trucks Band and renowned frontman of the Gabe Dixon Band. He is also our guest on Season 02, Episode 22 of “Load-In Through the Back!”

Gabe joins us…

On this episode of “Load-In Through the Back” we’re sailing away with Lawrence Gowan, frontman of the iconic rock group STYX.

Since joining the band in 1999, Lawrence has been tasked with writing and …

Griffin William Sherry is the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter behind one of the 2010’s most popular stomp-and-holler bands: the Ghost of Paul Revere. He is also our guest on Season 02, Episode…

Today’s guests are the pride and joy of Portland, Maine– a truly independent roots rock and roll group who has shared stages with Turnpike Troubadours, Blackberry Smoke, Robert Earl Keen, .38 Special…

Our guest today is a virtuosic mandolin player and a renowned singer/songwriter who independently released her debut album at age 10 before signing to renowned Americana label Rounder Records at age …

Our guest today is the Diamond-selling singer/songwriter behind one of America’s most beloved rock and roll bands: Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon.

After 52 years, Kevin is branching out on his own to …

Our guest today is running from reality… well, he’s not, but his touring schedule might lead you to believe otherwise. He is one of the most prolific touring artists the jam scene has ever seen, freq…

Well, well, well– It’s Season 02, Episode 15, and that means we’re celebrating 50 Episodes of “Load-In Through the Back!” 

On this episode we are joined by Speech, the groundbreaking MC behind one of …

Our guest on Season Two, Episode 14 is Austin, Texas-based singer/songwriter Bob Schneider. From humble beginnings as the frontman of rock outfit the Ugly Americans, Bob has released over 20 records …

Our guest on Season Two, Episode 13 of “Load-In Through the Back”  is a folk songwriter in the purest form of the word. As self-described in her bio, she is “a preacher’s kid, a Black woman, a Butch …