Mitten Backstage
Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker that focuses on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. I chat with current gigging artists, those who have taken their Michigan-grown talent around the world, and people in production and the business end of the industry!
Each week, you can see discussions on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you subscribe on Patreon you can get early access to episodes!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 90 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
Mitten Backstage Ep 62 - Matthew Finch Returns!
With discussions continuing around AI development and how it intersects with creativity, I thought it would be great to invite Matthew Finch back on the podcast to help educate and inspire folks who …
#61 - Adam Marth | Mitten Backstage
I'm joined today by a great guitarist and great friend, Adam Marth! Many know Adam as a go-to gun-for-hire for gigs and studio sessions, a member of the stellar group Paddlebots, and a solo artist in…
#60 - Karli Morehouse | Mitten Backstage
I am joined today by Karli Morehouse, a wonderful human and stellar bandleader in the indie alt-pop band Lipstick Jodi! We chat about our upcoming show together with my band, Earth Radio, and Lady Ac…
#59 - Brad Fritcher | Mitten Backstage
We kick off 2023 with today's guest, trumpet player, composer, and one of the artists I've personally worked with the longest who introduced me to so many folks in the Michigan music scene as a young…
#58 - Mak Mattis | Mitten Backstage
Today's episode features a wonderful friend, musician, and the editor of many recent podcast episodes (and others going forward), Mak Mattis!
Listeners of the podcast might remember my previous inte…
#57 - Jay Gavan | Mitten Backstage
I had a great chat back in May with Jay Gavan about his career in the Michigan music scene, history, his recent album A Public Thing (which you can read my review for here), and swap stories of the p…
#56 - Jay Jackson | Mitten Backstage
#55 - Dave Palmer | Mitten Backstage
Today I'm joined by musician and Walk the Beat director Dave Palmer! He has been a fixture of the Grand Haven music community in a variety of ways, from his years of performer to creating and funding…
Podcasting Summer 2022 Update
It has been awhile since I've posted, as I'm sure you've noticed, so I detail the craziness that has been my life the last couple of months as I anticipate going into a busy next couple of months pla…
#54 - Kevin Kozel | Mitten Backstage
I'm joined today by Kevin Kozel! Many around West Michigan know him as the lead engineer at Third Coast Recording Company, a guitarist/singer with The Bluewater Kings Band, and a recent Emmy winner, …
#53 - Joshua Dreyer | Mitten Backstage
I'm joined today by Joshua Dreyer! He is a percussionist and drummer in Grand Rapids that has a variety of roles: instructor, the GM of the new School of Rock location in Grand Rapids, and a freelanc…
#52 - Matt Ryan | Mitten Backstage
I'm joined today by bassist Matt Ryan! We've known each other for years since sharing a cabin as Blue Lake Fine Arts campers, and it was great catching up with him since we last saw each other at NAM…
#51 - Joe Phillion | Mitten Backstage
We're back baby! After a trip that took up a large chunk of March rolling right into an important tribute show event, I'm joined today by drummer Joe Phillion! We chat about our lives as gigging musi…
#50 - Caitlin Cusack | Mitten Backstage
Hello folks! Good to be back from my two month hiatus, and I'm feeling refreshed and ready for a great year of conversations! We've known each other for years and both attended Grand Valley State Uni…
#49 - Year in Review | Mitten Backstage
I take some time to reflect on the first year of Mitten Backstage! So many great memories, conversations, and I learned a ton. I also announce my 2 months off of socials to kick off 2022, which also …
#48 - Emily Pearce | Mitten Backstage
Fresh off of her 3 month tour as a monitor engineer with Blue October, I catch up with my friend Emily Pearce! She talks about stories from the road, what it's like going on that long of a stretch of…
#47 - Kris Johnson | Mitten Backstage
So glad that I got to chat with Kris Johnson this week for the podcast! Those of you who follow Michigan jazz scene know of Kris Johnson's passionate work as a trumpet player, educator, arranger, and…
#46 - Zack Volkers | Mitten Backstage
Fresh off of his return to the stage opening for Desmond Jones at Elevation, Zack Volkers joins us today for the podcast! We chat about passion projects, our background and history with video games, …
#45 - Matthew Finch | Mitten Backstage
Matthew Finch and I worked on a ton of projects together while we were at GVSU, from jazz combo to the composition studio to gigs in GR, and it was so great to catch up with him for the podcast! He n…
#44 - Chris Cranick | Mitten Backstage
After an insanely busy wedding gig season, culminating in me playing his wedding reception, I catch up with guitarist/singer Chris Cranick! We touch base and chat about our creative projects, includi…