Load-In Through The Back

Our guest today is Pennsylvanian neo-folk artist Denison Witmer. A thoughtful and poetic fusion of Cat Stevens and Nick Drake, Denison has been writing and recording original music since 1995. His up…

Today’s guests are quickly rising to the forefront of a modern roots-rock revival in the vein of Blackberry Smoke andWhiskey Myers. We’re talking about Aaron Sparling of Nashville’sHippies & Cowboys!

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Today’s guest is the singer and guitarist behind one of America's most beloved roots-rock groups: the Wood Brothers.

Growing up in a musical family, Oliver Wood formed the Wood Brothers with his brot…

On the back of his viral hit, “Pray All the Way Home,” our guest today is quickly carving a name for himself in the world of radio-friendly country music. Today we’re joined by Austin Snell.

On the d…

Our guest today is the renowned multi-instrumentalist of the anthemic folk group NEEDTOBREATHE turned acoustic balladeer: Josh Lovelace.

Josh’s debut record, “Shelters”, was released in October 2024 …

ZZ Ward effortlessly fuses elements of modern roots-rock, hip-hop, and throwback soul. She is our guest on Season Two, Episode Seven of “Load-In Through the Back.”

As a member of the esteemed ‘00s-’1…

Today’s guest on “Load-In Through the Back” has most definitely lived a life less ordinary– we’re talking about singer and frontman Barry Privett of the band Carbon Leaf!

Hailing from Richmond, VA, C…

Donovan Woods is your favorite songwriter's favorite songwriter. He is also our guest on Season Two, Episode Five of “Load-In Through the Back!”

Since the release of his debut album “The Hold Up” in …

We are so excited to welcome iconic rock and roll guitarist Dean Roland of Collective Soul to the show. 

Since forming the group with his brother, Ed, in 1992, Collective Soul has recorded 11 studio …

To the best of our knowledge, there’s nothing today’s guest can’t do. He is a singer/songwriter, environmental advocate, a teacher, a watercolor artist, and he can eat an entire apple… that’s right, …

This episode features a conversation with author, advocate, and renowned singer/songwriter Dar Williams. 

Since releasing her debut album “the Honesty Room” in 1994, Dar has grown to be one of the mo…

The Season Two premiere of “Load-In Through the Back” features a conversation with singer/songwriter and frontman of iconic ‘90s rock outfit Toad the Wet Sprocket: Glen Phillips. 

With over 3.5 milli…

Our season finale features an interview with one of the most recognizable names in indie rock: Ryan Miller of Guster. 

Ryan joins us in-studio to discuss 30 years of the band, dive bars, the second l…

Episode 34 of “Load-In Through the Back” features a conversation with outlaw country up-and-comer Tony Martinez.

Tony’s debut LP “Everywhere West” chronicles his life in music by way of the Vans Warp…

Happy Thanksgiving *week* and welcome to Episode 33 of “Load-In Through the Back!” Our guest today is the founder and frontman of one of the most iconic college radio bands of all-time: Art Alexakis …

Our guest on Episode 32 of “Load-In Through the Back” is unlike any other. 

Kurt Deimer is an oil tycoon turned actor turned rock star. He is most likely the only guest we will ever have that has bee…

Today we take a *virtual* trip to Charleston, South Carolina and chat with singer, guitarist, and founding member of Hootie & the Blowfish: Mark Bryan!

Fresh off Hootie’s “Summer Camp with Trucks” am…

Well, the search for our funniest guest is officially over. Episode 30 of “Load-In Through the Back” brings an interview with Americana singer/songwriter Steve Poltz.

Steve has released ten (yes, ten…

Episode 29 of “Load-In Through the Back” features a conversation with drummer Andrew Stravers of the band Katastro. 

Stravs joins us following an emotional weekend of headlining shows at the Marquee T…

There’s nothing bittersweet about today’s conversation, it is ALL sweet. Our guest on Episode 28 of “Load-In Through the Back” is Big Head Todd & the Monsters!

Lead singer Todd Park Mohr joins Troy a…