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Mile High Stash asks what five albums you'd take to a remote Colorado cabin during a zombie apocalypse, armed with nothing but food, water and a crank-powered Victrola. Oh, and we get to know our guests along the way...

Adam Perry

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    The Mile High Stash podcast is an absolute gem for music lovers. Hosted by the talented Adam Perry, this podcast brings together a diverse range of Colorado artists and beyond to have insightful conversations about music, inspiration, weirdness, and even zombies. The premise of the show, where guests choose five albums they would take to a remote Colorado cabin during a zombie apocalypse, offers a unique twist that keeps the interviews engaging and entertaining.

    One of the best aspects of The Mile High Stash podcast is Adam's exceptional interviewing skills. He effortlessly leads conversations with his guests, allowing them to share their stories and perspectives in an honest and vulnerable manner. His relaxed interviewing style brings out the joyful curiosity and sense of play that often drives great art. Additionally, Adam's deep understanding and appreciation for music shine through in every episode. Whether it's through his concert reviews or his interviews in print, he consistently provides excellent insight into the world of music.

    Moreover, the guests on The Mile High Stash have been nothing short of amazing. From local acts to national artists, each episode features talented individuals who bring their unique experiences and perspectives to the table. The conversations are diverse and thought-provoking, with topics ranging from self-acceptance to artistic processes. These interviews not only offer valuable insights into the minds of inspiring individuals but also provide listeners with great literary and music recommendations for any kind of apocalypse.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws in The Mile High Stash podcast, one minor aspect that could be improved upon is perhaps diversifying the range of guests even more. While the current lineup includes both local and national acts, it would be interesting to hear from artists representing different genres or creative fields.

    In conclusion, The Mile High Stash podcast is a must-listen for anyone passionate about music and artistry. Adam Perry's dedication and love for his fellow musicians shine through in every episode, making this podcast a true treat for the ears. The insightful conversations, excellent interviewing skills, and unique premise make it stand out from other podcasts in the same vein. Whether you're a fan of Colorado artists or simply enjoy exploring new music, this podcast is sure to captivate and inspire you. Highly recommended!



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    Latest episodes from Mile High Stash

    Steve Silberman Tribute with Keith Karraker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 127:20


    The final episode of Mile High Stash's season two features Keith Karraker, whose late husband Steve Silberman passed away last month.Silberman, author of the award-winning autism history "NeuroTribes" and co-author of the Grateful Dead dictionary "Skeleton Key," was a world-renowned writer who loved music, literature and people deeply.Steve - who received beautiful obituaries in the New York Times, Rolling Stone and elsewhere - touched so many lives and inspired so many people that attempting to describe his unique and powerful passion for not just connecting with interesting people but connecting interesting people with each other seems impossible. But we tried.

    Remington Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 96:08


    This month's guest on Mile High Stash is the painter Remington Robinson, who has gone viral with his amazingly detailed plein air works inside Altoid tins. Rem, as he's known, also does murals and large-scale hyper-realistic paintings, and is a big music fanatic.

    Scott Coulter of Gasoline Lollipops

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 98:03


    Scott Coulter of the Colorado alt-country band Gasoline Lollipops is our guest this week on Mile High Stash, and until August 8 you can donate to the band's Kickstarter for their upcoming album, via HelpGasPops.comPhoto by Jamestown's own Sal DeVincenzo

    Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 88:15


    Alisha Sweeney of Denver radio station Indie 102.3 is our guest this month on Mile High Stash, and she's a Colorado music icon

    Greta Cornett of FoCoMX and the Bohemian Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 70:37


    This month's episode of Mile High Stash features the Northern Colorado music-industry powerhouse Greta Cornett, of the Bohemian Foundation, FoCoMX and a lot more, including the horn section of the great ska band 12 Cents for Marvin. Greta chose five albums from local bands and five from around the world:Local: 1. Born in the Flood – "If This Thing Should Spill"2. Sickly Hecks – "Go to Heck"3. Fierce Bad Rabbit – "Spool of Thread"4. Electric Animals – "A Bear and the Bull"5. 5. Horse Bitch – "Rest in Peace, Pistachio" Anywhere:1. David Bowie – "Ziggy Stardust"2. Pixies – "Doolittle"3. Miles Davis – Kind of Blue4. Selena - "Amor Prohibido"5. Weezer – "Pinkerton"

    Humancentric Workplace Expert Eryc Eyl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 86:05


    Speaker, DJ, emcee, business consultant and author of the new book on humanity in the workplace, "Stop Engaging Employees," Colorado native Eryc Eyl is the guest this month on Mile High Stash.

    Jesus Christ Taxi Driver frontman Ian Ehrhart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 75:41


    Sponsored by the Boulder Roots Music Project, this episode of Mile High Stash features Ian Ehrhart of the Colorado band Jesus Christ Taxi Driver

    Doug Gaddy of Absolute Vinyl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 69:47


    Doug Gaddy and his wife, Annie, own and operate Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo, which is currently celebrating its 15th year in Boulder County. Doug and I chatted at a Longmont hotel recently for this episode of Mile High Stash, and his five choices were:1. Herbie Nichols 2. Dmitri Shostakovich 3. Wayne Shorter 4. Jade Warrior5. Willie Weeks

    Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 38:03


    Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros is one of the most influential and acclaimed drummers of the last 30-plus years, and one of my childhood heroes. As Porno for Pyros prepares to begin its combination reunion and farewell tour, Stephen spoke with me while sitting at a drumkit in Los Angeles, for the first episode of season two of Mile High Stash.His five album choices were:The Beatles - "The Beatles" (White Album)Pink Floyd - "The Wall"Led Zeppelin - "Physical Graffiti"The Who - "Tommy"Miles Davis - "Sketches of Spain"

    Taylor Sims

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 69:34


    Sponsored by the Boulder Roots Music Project and recorded live at Spirit Hound Distillers in Lyons, Colorado, this episode of Mile High Stash features Taylor Sims of the Bonnie and Taylor Sims Band, Everybody Loves an Outlaw and a lot more. Bonnie and Taylor have a new, eponymous album out now.Taylor's choices for his Mile High Stash were:Bob Dylan – “Oh Mercy”Neil Young – “On the Beach”Asleep at the Wheel – “Western Standard Time”Willis Alan Ramsey – “Willis Alan Ramsey”J.D. Crow – “Bluegrass Holiday”

    Kind Hearted Strangers Frontman Marc Townes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 44:27


    Sponsored by the Jamestown Mercantile, this episode of Mile High Stash features Kind Hearted Strangers frontman Marc Townes

    Eve Panning of Big Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 67:57


    Sponsored by the Boulder Roots Music Project, this episode of Mile High Stash features Big Richard violinist Eve Panning, who discusses her musical background and Big Richard's meteoric rise as a bluegrass sensation. Eve's Mile High Stash is as follows:1. Sufjan Stevens – “Carrie & Lowell”2. Jacob Collier – “Djesse Vol. 3”3. Gillian Welch – “Hell Among the Yearlings”4. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – “Scheherazade”5. Formations –Hawktail – “Formations”

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    Pink Fuzz Drummer Forrest Raup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 50:45


    This week's episode of Mile High Stash features Forrest Raup of the Colorado hard-rock band Pink Fuzz, which has a new album coming out in January and plays the Bluebird Theater in Denver on January 13.

    Otis Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 62:51


    This episode of Mile High Stash features internationally acclaimed, Boulder-based trance-blues artist Otis Taylor. The singer, songwriter, guitarist and banjo player will perform at Dazzle in Denver on December 28.

    Dick Lucas of the Subhumans (and Citizen Fish and Culture Shock)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 67:29


    Sponsored by the Boulder Roots Music Project, this episode of Mile High Stash features singer-songwriter Dick Lucas of the Subhumans, Citizen Fish and Culture Shock. The Subhumans play the Oriental Theater in Denver on Monday, November 6 (show moved from HQ)

    Chris Kresge aka Chris K. aka Goat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 53:31


    Sponsored by Savory Cuisines, this episode of Mile High Stash features Colorado Sound "Lifetime Achievement Award" winner Chris Kresge, known to countless Colorado Playlist listeners as Chris K. and known to many in the Colorado music industry as Goat. Retirement has arrived for Kresge, but he was nice enough to take part in this episode of Mile High Stash.

    Keefer from KBCO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 66:56


    This episode of Mile High Stash features Colorado icon Keefer, longtime DJ for KBCO.

    Waylon Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 54:07


    Boulder native, and Elephant Journal founder, Waylon Lewis stopped by for an episode of Mile High Stash in the midst of his ongoing campaign for Boulder City Council.

    Bison Bone (Courtney Whitehead)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 50:28


    This episode of Mile High Stash features Courtney Whitehead of Bison Bone, the Denver alt-country group whose new record "40 Grit" drops this fall. The record-release show is at the Skylark Lounge in Denver on Friday, October 27.

    Bill Stevenson (Descendents / Blasting Room)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 57:54


    Brought to you by Hennepin Barbers in Boulder, this episode of Mile High Stash features Bill Stevenson, legendary drummer for the Descendents and Black Flag, and co-founder and producer/engineer at the Blasting Room in Fort Collins.

    Danny Shafer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 68:40


    Singer-songwriter Danny Shafer has been an integral part of the Boulder, Colorado music scene for the last 30 years. His new album, "Phone Booth," is available now at https://soundcloud.com/danny-shafer

    Photographer George Lange

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 50:04


    Photographer George Lange, known for his iconic Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair images of the biggest celebrities in the world, has a new book called "Picturing Joy," and he's talks with Adam on this episode of Mile High Stash about moving back to Pittsburgh, working with Annie Leibovitz as a young man, his deep love of music, and a lot more. Check out George's photos and biography, and order his new book, at GeorgeLange.com

    Clay Rose of Gasoline Lollipops (Guest Host)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 44:03


    Sponsored by The Dab, this week's edition of Mile High Stash features Clay Rose of Gasoline Lollipops as the guest host, interviewing Adam for his first-ever birthday episode. Adam got a detail about the 1997 "Album of the Year" Grammy wrong in this episode, but it's his birthday episode, so give him a break.

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    Veterans Craig and Jerry Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 52:45


    This episode of Mile High Stash features veterans Craig and Jerry Shaw, who Adam traveled to Los Angeles to interview about their love of music, their history of military service, and a lot more. In addition to hosting Mile High Stash, Adam has worked at the office of veterans' attorney Sean Kendall for over a decade. More information at VetLawUsa.com

    Nathaniel Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 50:54


    This episode of Mile High Stash features young Fort Collins singer-songwriter Nathaniel Riley, whose debut album, "Bird Songs," was just released and is available everywhere.

    Steve Varney aka Kid Reverie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 70:35


    Sponsored by the historic Gold Hill Inn, this episode of Mile High Stash features Steve Varney (aka Kid Reverie), a Colorado-based singer-songwriter widely known as the longtime guitarist in Gregory Alan Isakov's band. This episode was recorded before a live audience at the Boulder Roots Music Project and includes selections from Steve's live performance after our interview.

    Molly Tuttle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 36:15


    Sponsored by the historic Gold Hill Inn, this episode of Mile High Stash features Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Molly Tuttle, whose talents as a singer, guitarist, banjo player and songwriter have made her a worldwide sensation. Her new album, "City of Gold," drops July 21.

    Cary Morin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 76:45


    This episode of Mile High Stash features the great indigenous singer-songwriter Cary Morin, a Montana native whose Colorado-based projects have been revered in the West and beyond for decades. His upcoming album, "Innocent Allies," is based on paintings of Native Americans that surrounded him during childhood in Montana.

    Steve Wynn of the Baseball Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 48:37


    This episode of Mile High Stash, sponsored by Monkton Guitars, features Steve Wynn of the Baseball Project, a hardball-themed rock 'n' roll band featuring Steve, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon and R.E.M. members Peter Buck and Mike Mills. The Baseball Project's new album, "Grand Salami Time," is a home run.

    Joy Adams of Big Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 70:15


    This episode of Mile High Stash, sponsored by Beyond the Mountain Brewing, features Dr. Joy Adams of Big Richard, a Colorado bluegrass band making waves all over the United States and elsewhere the last few years. Joy has multiple musical projects, and we discuss her life and music, and her Mile High Stash.

    Munly J Munly of Slim Cessna's Auto Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 70:53


    This episode of Mile High Stash features Munly J Munly, of Slim Cessna's Auto Club, DBUK, and his own "Munly & the Lupercalians" project. Munly has been a Colorado icon for decades - writing, recording and performing fascinating gothic-Americana that has found an audience around the world.

    Father's Day Doubleheader: Sera Cahoone + My Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 81:36


    This Father's Day doubleheader episode of Mile High Stash features acclaimed alt-folk singer-songwriter Sera Cahoone, who plays Red Rocks for the first time on June 29. Stick around after my conversation with Sera to hear my chat with my dad, Tom Perry.

    Big Samir of The Reminders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 41:44


    Brought to you by Monkton Guitars and HB Woodsongs, this episode of Mile High Stash features emcee Big Samir of The Reminders, a Colorado hip-hop and world-roots group that balances music and activism.

    Dressy Bessy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 66:23


    This episode of Mile High Stash features Tammy Ealom and John Hill from the legendary Denver pop-punk band Dressy Bessy, which is playing the fifth edition of the Punk Is Dad benefit concert in Denver on Saturday, June 17. More info at PunkIsDad.org.

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    Foxfeather

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 41:11


    Recorded live at Number Thirty Eight in Denver, this episode of Mile High Stash features Foxfeather, an alt-folk group based on Longmont, Colorado and led by Laura Stratton and Carly Ricks Smith. More info at FoxfeatherMusic.com.

    Dave Watts of The Motet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 60:54


    Brought to you by Monkton Guitars and The Velvet Elk Lounge, this episode of Mile High Stash features Motet drummer Dave Watts, a funk drummer extraordinaire who has been a staple of the Colorado, and really United States, funk and jam scene for decades.

    Adrienne Ash of Plasma Canvas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 67:10


    Brought to you by Punk Is Dad, this episode of Mile High Stash features Adrienne Ash of Plasma Canvas, a Fort Collins, Colorado emo, metal and punk band whose new album is called "DUSK."

    Ryan Warner (plus Bud Bronson & the Goodtimers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 65:14


    Brought to you by the historic Gold Hill Inn, this episode of Mile High Stash features Colorado Public Radio journalist Ryan Warner, a bright, funny and talented radio host who has fallen in love with Colorado and its people. Check out Ryan's important work on the show "Colorado Matters" by heading to CPR.org. This episode of Mile High Stash also features a short backstage interview with Brian Beer of the Denver band Bud Bronson & the Goodtimers before they group took the stage for an unforgettable going-away party at the Hi-Dive.

    Wonderbound Ballet's Garrett Ammon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 66:58


    Wonderbound Ballet artistic director and choreographer Garrett Ammon has a long, successful history as a dancer, director and choreographer but his collaborations with Colorado rock bands are what drew me to Wonderbound's incredible work. "The Sandman," a fantastic Gasoline Lollipops and Wonderbound Ballet collaboration, will return to Denver for a two-week run starting May 3 and all the info is at Wonderbound.com.

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    Reed Foehl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 43:44


    Reed Foehl, whose latest album is called "Wild Wild Love," is this week's Mile High Stash guest. Reed is a Massachusetts native known for heartfelt Americana songs that have appeared on many TV shows and in movies, and his career took off in Boulder, where our conversation took place.

    Lisa Siciliano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 53:43


    Brought to you by Savory Cuisines Catering, this episode of Mile High Stash features rock 'n' roll photographer Lisa Siciliano, who has been one of the most respected concert photographers in Colorado for decades and is a music aficionado. More info about Lisa's concert photography (and wedding, graduation, etc. photography) at DogDazeRocks.com and DogDazePhoto.com.

    Rachel Sliker of the River Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 38:05


    This episode of Mile High Stash features violinist Rachel Sliker of the River Arkansas. Rachel grew up in Colorado Springs and now lives in Boulder, where she teaches violin and is a busy, sought-after musician who has played with Nathaniel Rateliff, Gregory Alan Isakov and more.

    Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 43:31


    Sponsored by the Dab and Woodsongs, this episode of Mile High Stash features Leftover Salmon banjo player Andy Thorn, who talks with Adam about his upbringing in North Carolina and his journey to jamgrass stardom in Colorado.

    Vivek Tiwary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 38:03


    This episode of Mile High Stash features producer and writer Vivek Tiwary, a Tony and Grammy award-winning force behind Broadway shows ("Jagged Little Pill," "American Idiot") and groundbreaking immersive experiences. He's also a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and consulting producer on "Heart of Grace," which is at the Boulder Roots Music Project on Friday, March 24.

    Joshua Emerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 50:26


    This episode of Mile High Stash features Denver stand-up comedian Joshua Emerson, co-founder of Deadroom Comedy and managing director of Creative Nations Collective, a permanent onsite establishment for indigenous artists at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder.

    Flogging Molly's Bridget Regan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 36:09


    Sponsored by Rising Tide Tattoo, this episode of Mile High Stash features Bridget Regan of Flogging Molly

    Hazel Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 61:18


    Sponsored by The Dab and Woodsongs, this episode of Mile High Stash features blues and jazz singer Hazel Miller, a Colorado icon who moved from Louisville, Kentucky to Denver in the 1980's and never looked back.

    Emma Rose of Big Richard and Sound of Honey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 60:45


    Sponsored by Woodsongs and the Jamestown Mercantile, this episode of Mile High Stash features Emma Rose of Big Richard and Sound of Honey. Emma's debut album as Sound of Honey drops this week.

    Nick Urata of DeVotchKa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 62:15


    Sponsored by Rising Tide Tattoo Emporium and Colorado Mushrooms, this episode of Mile High Stash features singer-songwriter Nick Urata of the beloved Colorado band DeVotchKa. Balancing his life as a film composer in Los Angeles and, with DeVotchKa, a household name in Colorado, Nick found time to chat with Mile High Stash about DeVotchKa's upcoming gig with the Boulder Philharmonic and a lot more.

    Phill Bartell of Rising Tide Tattoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 76:08


    Brought to you by Full Throttle Distillery and Thirst Colorado, this episode of Mile High Stash features renowned Boulder tattoo artist Phill Bartell of Rising Tide Tattoo. Phill discusses his life in art and music, his connection to Shambhala Buddhism and his Mile High Stash.

    Adrian Belew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 31:33


    Sponsored by Monkton Guitars, this episode of Mile High Stash features Adrian Belew, whose unique, brilliant guitar work is featured on albums by David Bowie, Talking Heads, Paul Simon, Frank Zappa, Nine Inch Nails, King Crimson and more. Mr. Belew famously played on the Talking Heads' seminal "Remain in Light" album, and he's embarking on a "Remain in Light" tour with the Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison and Turkuaz.

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