Sullivan Street : A Counting Crows Podcast

Steve Bowman is one of the founding members of Counting Crows. He played in the band from 1991-1994 and was the drummer on August and Everything After.Join us for this special episode; as Steve reflects on his time with the band.Steve's Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/steve.bowman.946/Steve's Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5cpCa4p8ge0eSPzI8WsEJRSteve's Music Lab:https://www.mumulab.org/

Counting Crows 7th LP of original material-- "BUTTER MIRACLE" -- was released today!Chris and Eric give their take on the new songs and how well the album works as a whole. We also look back on the Crows career.We also spend time talking about all of Adam's recent interviews and their upcoming tour. It's rare to have a new Crows album released..let's enjoy!!!

Eric, Chris, Geoff, "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas Rob" give their insights and thoughts about what they feel are the best songs from the Crows 4th album--Hard Candy.

Eric, Chris, and Geoff are joined by "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas" Rob to discuss all things about the Crows 4th studio album...HARD CANDY.

In this episode, Eric and Chris talk to David McMillin, lead singer and songwriter for the band Fort Frances. David discusses how Counting Crows inspired him musically, as well as the band's experience as veterans of the Outlaw Roadshow and Underwater Sunshine Fests . Perhaps most important, we find out why they are major celebrities in...Lithuania. Find out more about Fort Frances here:https://www.fortfrancesmusic.com/Fort Frances Chicago Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACA8Nc7N9OoFort Frances Summertime:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdATQf6wtw

"Hospital" was one of the songs recorded by Counting Crows for the Underwater Sunshine album. Join us on this special episode, as we get a chance to interview COBY BROWN (the writer and original performer of the song). Learn about his special relationship with IMMY and the Crows, his own health care battles, his past and future projects, and why this song resonated with Adam. Original Hospital Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoiur-33-e4Coby Brown's Website:https://www.cobybrown.com/Coby Brown's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cbrownsongs

Eric and Chris discuss all things RAIN KING. As part of this analysis, Chris identifies 12 videos which highlight the amazing versatility and alternates of the song. Our video companion list can be found here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEYZi_3uytg&list=PLHuwOko4BepJkuLoUc0xTJ3Fj7i4YqQl6

In this episode, we interview Rob Constantine--the lead singer of the *Counterfeit* Crows...a Counting Crows cover band based in Atlanta. For more information about the band, go to https://counterfeitcrows.com/or check out their videos at https://www.youtube.com/@CounterfeitCrowsACountin-qy2yb

Continuing our review of the 2000 "official bootlegs", Geoff Harkness, Bootleg Rich, Eric and Chris....1) Review the "by the time we got to woodstock" CD2) Talk about Woodstock 99, generally; and 3) Discuss the Crows performance at Woodstock 99

In this episode, we give a deep review and breakdown of CC's "official" bootleg Face the Promised Land, recorded almost 25 years ago (December 2, 1999 in Denver). Special guest Rich Kulesa (who actually attended the Face the Promised Land taping!!) helps give us the quarter-century old "inside story". Then, Eric and Zephry review the last show of the Oneness Tour, which was in "The OC" (Costa Mesa, CA), and featured Toad the Wet Sprocket). All I want, indeed.

Danny Eisenberg has been the backup keyboard player for the Crows for decades, including a few shows on this year's tour. He was also a founding member of Mod-L society, one of Adam's first bands. Maybe most important, he's also a childhood friend of Immy. Hear some behind the scenes stories and learn what it's like to fill in (or support) Charlie on the road....Check out Danny's single here:https://dannyeisenberg.hearnow.com/

Join us as we discuss all things "Oneness Tour" and give you the inside information about the Counting Crows 2024 Concert Season. In particular, Chris and Geoff talk about their experiences in NYC (July 11, 2024) and Iowa (August 2). We also officially declare that from this year forward, August 1st be referred to as "Counting Crows Day"Geoff's Youtube Channel (which includes 3 videos of the Iowa show) :https://www.youtube.com/@GHArchives/videos

Music Journalist James Campion joins the show!Crows fans probably know James best from co-hosting "The Underwater Sunshine Podcast" with Adam. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/underwater-sunshine/id1342102809He also helps organize the Underwater Sunshine festival in NYC every year (held this year October 18/19). https://underwatersunshinefest.com/Join us, as he talks about all things Underwater, what makes the Crows special compared to other rock and roll bands, his history in journalism, and...yes....even gives us an update on "the (legendary) Crows book". https://www.jamescampion.com/https://twitter.com/FearNoArt

We continue our review of This Desert Life, talk about what we believe are the Top 5 songs on the album, and get into a few personal stories.....

Eric, Chris, and Geoff are joined by guest hosts Kevin Tellie and Sara Goodman.Together, the group discusses the Crows' third studio album (and fan favorite) "This Desert Life".Geoff and Eric get into the history of the album; as well as some trivia. Then, the group gives their ranking of songs #11-#6

In this episode, we shine a "song spotlight" and perform a very deep dive into two Crows' songs that are perhaps somewhat unappreciated: Daylight Fading , and Raining in Baltimore. SullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

In the first half of this episode, Chris and Eric play "catch up", talking about all the Crows news and notes over the last few months.; and even get to a few listener emails. In the second half, the focus is on Hammerstein Ballroom - a venue for some of Crows' classic shows (and not just the "10 spot" show). In particular, time is spent discussing:November 7, 1999 (Eric Attended)https://www.countingcrows.com/show/hammerstein-ballroom-7November 16, 2004 (Chris Attended)https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/counting-crows/2004/hammerstein-ballroom-new-york-ny-3bd450c8.html SullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

David Lowery is the lead singer of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven. He also produced Counting Crows' amazing third album This Desert Life.Join us for this special interview, where we talk about his vision for the album and his memories recording it. To learn more about David:https://davidlowerymusic.com/homeTo email us:SullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

Chris Porterfield leads the band "Field Report". Chris was influenced by the Crows, toured with the Crows in 2012 (including the famous "Codfish Hollow Barn" concert), and remains friends with Adam to this day. Join us as we explore a very special part of the Crows legacy--their opening acts. Field Report on Instagram: @fieldreportmusicCrows Codfish Hollow Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D38QF6-mhnIField Report Codfish Hollow Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EePIn0iA8M

Chris, Eric, Geoff, Will Hodge, and Ryan McCaffrey continue their Across a Wire retrospective.

By popular demand, we get into all the details and conduct a complete review of the Crows' unique and historic double live acoustic/electric album "Across a Wire: Live in New York City."Chris and Eric are again joined by Geoff Harkness. In addition, we welcome music journalist Will Hodgehttps://twitter.com/will_hodgeas well as entertainment journalist / podcaster Ryan McCaffreyhttps://twitter.com/DMC_RyanContact the Pod:SullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

In this episode, we shine a "Fan Spotlight" on Zubia and her two daughters (Sidra and Sabrina), whom Eric met at the 2023 LA show. We use this time to answer one of parenting's most important topics: What is the best way to raise our children so that they also become Counting Crows fans? We also review their favorite show. September 20, 2015 (Concord, CA), which gets the group nostalgic about the Somewhere Under Wonderland songs..https://www.countingcrows.com/show/concord-pavillionInterested in your own podcast? Use our link for a discount:https://zen.ai/6hgudwmFrpDfUu2EamBocw

Not even the most passionate Counting Crows fans may appreciate how important The Netherlands has been for the band. In this episode, Dutch podcaster Sytse sits down with Eric and Chris to cover all Holland-ish things about the Crows, including Blof's Holiday in Spain, Pink Pop, Adam's backpacking, Dutch Plagiarism, and Heineken Hall. Our E13 YouTube Companion Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHuwOko4BepIcTT9GaIr1umYVr5DPwpsXWe also review the Crows' 1994 show at the Melkweg in Amsterdam.https://www.countingcrows.com/show/melkweg-2Sytse's Nirvana Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nqkzMYorR4Wjole8y1FlcSytse's Iron and Wine Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LSHtidrlIjA94xCyHz0xGReach us atSullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

Matt Malley is one of the five founding members of Counting Crows. He was in the band for over 15 years (from 1991 until 2005) and played on each of the first four studio albums. Join us on this very special episode, where we had the opportunity to interview MATT MALLEY. Matt's YouTube Page:https://www.youtube.com/@mattmalleyMatt's Solo Record (2008) "Goddess Within"https://www.amazon.com/Goddess-Within-Matt-Malley/dp/B001AZ89G6

Eric, Chris, Geoff, Zephry, and "Florida Eric" continue their deep dive into the RTS songs. They talk about what they believe are the "Top 8" songs from the album, all while Geoff provides the requisite history and trivia. Zephry and Florida Eric end by talking about some personal experiences with the band.Zephry's Youtube Channel (and Walkaways Cover)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFq-yWmrRBdbFXn8SMEtDQ/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=da&flow=gridRain King Book:https://www.amazon.com/Rain-King-Music-Duritz-Counting/dp/B0C5241RM4

Eric and Chris are again joined by "Counting Crows Historian" Geoff Harkness, as well as superfans Zephry and "Florida Eric". Together, they celebrate the 27th anniversary of Recovering the Satellites.The group talks about the history/recording of the album and their first memories with it. They also analyze, and provide trivia about, seven songs off the album (with the other eight to come in Part II).

Round Here is one of the Crows' most famous "Live Alt" Songs. That is, they have played the song with numerous different arrangements and with various additional lyrics. In this Episode, Chris presents and reviews (in chronological order) his favorite 12 live and extended versions of Round Here, detailing the evolution from 1994 to 2013.You can follow along on Youtube, where we made a playlist of all 12 (plus another bonus nine videos for the true Round Here fan).https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL90BAueZIRXiIVjw-3Ge1FPRUM80Ul_QEAll this, and we give a brief shout out to Adam's Hard-Candy-Era "Mohawk Dreads".

In our final episode covering the Banshee Season Tour, Eric talks about his experiences at the two LA-area shows:Highland on August 30, 2023https://www.countingcrows.com/show/yaamava-theater-2023and Inglewood on September 6, 2023https://www.countingcrows.com/show/youtube-theater-2023Next, Eric and Chris spend considerable time going over their conclusions on the tour as a whole. They run down the songs played every night and the songs played only a few times, talk about the resurgence of Charlie's accordion, and, yes, discuss that Taylor Swift cover.Last, the guys use this wrap-up episode to think about their history seeing the Crows. In doing so, they announce their "Top Songs You Haven't Heard Live but want to (Concert White Whales)" and "Top Song you heard live only once and are dying to hear again".

Enjoy the second hour of our interview with Geoff Harkness, who wrote the book ""Rain King: The Life and Music of Adam Duritz and Counting Crows".https://www.amazon.com/Rain-King-Music-Duritz-Counting/dp/B0C5241RM4In this hour, we talk about when the band's critics have been wrong (and admit when they may have been right). We also talk about how relating to the Crows may be different at age 45 (when compared to 25), the band's move to more abstract lyrics, and whether Adam really never cheated on a girl...Geoff also discusses his experience early this summer, when he found out that the band already knew of the book, and Adam already had his copy!Last, we review Geoff's favorite CC concert experience: the August 27-28, 2001 shows at House of Blues in New Orleans.https://www.countingcrows.com/show/house-of-blues-11https://www.countingcrows.com/show/house-of-blues-10_________________________For bootleg recordings of CC shows go to and register athttps://www.crows-town.com/Email usSullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

A few months ago, author Geoff Harkness released the book "Rain King: The Life and Music of Adam Duritz and Counting Crows".https://www.amazon.com/Rain-King-Music-Duritz-Counting/dp/B0C5241RM4We review the book (not-so-spoiler alert: it's an absolute necessity for CC fans), interview Geoff, and have fun conversations about a number of CC topics. In this first hour (of two), topics include: Geoff's motivation behind this labor of love, the early/official CC message boards, what kind of fans go to the shows nowadays, the 2000-ish strategy of CD "hidden tracks", the Coke commercial/Pearl Jam "rivalry", how Adam balances his dual-motivations of fame and artistic vision, and whether CC fans really do have the highest IQ.

As the Banshee Tour continues, Eric takes this time to talk about his experience attending the semi-private Troubadour (Hollywood) kickoff show last month (June 5, 2023).https://www.countingcrows.com/show/the-troubadourThis got Chris thinking, "I wonder how a 500 capacity Hollywood CC show in 2023 compares to a 500 capacity CC show in 1994". So we review the Whisky a Go Go show in Hollywood on March 16, 1994.https://www.countingcrows.com/show/whiskey-a-go-goFor bootleg recordings of CC shows go to and register athttps://www.crows-town.com/Email usSullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

Chris gets back from the Counting Crows' Long Island show (July 8, 2023) and gives his detailed review of the big night (from his view in the second row). https://www.countingcrows.com/show/northwell-health-at-jones-beach-theater-2023Then, Chris and Eric talk broadly about the Banshee Tour (including setlists, Dan's COVID, Adam's Duet with Dashboard Confessional etc;) _______Show Email: sullivanstreetPC@protonmail.com

Eric, Chris, Jeremie, and Dan talk about their Top 5 songs from the Crows' landmark album August & Everything After.Jeremie and Dan also share some personal stories of meeting the band. _____If you want to hear more from Dan Piling, you can find him on his podcast Danny P on Carshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danny-p-on-cars/id1671466836____Feedback or want to join the podcast as a guest? Email us atSullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

Eric and Chris welcome Jeremie Harris and Dan Piling to the show. Together, they talk about their earliest memories listening to and buying the Crows' landmark album August & Everything After. Then, together, they rank songs #11-#6 from that album (with the rest coming in Part 2). If you want to hear more from Dan Piling, you can find him on his podcast Danny P on Cars https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danny-p-on-cars/id1671466836Feedback or want to join the podcast as a guest? Email us at SullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com

COUNTING CROWS fans, it's time to celebrate! In this first episode, the two co-hosts (Eric and Chris) introduce themselves, talk about how their Crows obsession started, explain what makes the band so special, re-live a few concert memories, and talk about their plans for the podcast going forward.Feedback or want to join the podcast as a guest? Email us atSullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com