Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Poltz

Hey there... we heard about you. Yeah, that's right you're one of those fine human beings that enjoys a real good podcast, huh? Well, hold onto your butts, cuz got one doozy of an episode for ya this week. Frasco opens the show with some advice: listen to that body of yours and marinate in some DOWN TIME. Or better yet, find yourself in the company of some friends like the superbly talented Dan Rodriguez and the inimitably effervescent Steve Poltz! It's a deep dive into the art of songwriting with three of the most disarming and emotionally moving artists that this humble podcast episode description writer has had the pleasure of writing a podcast episode description for...  Suffering from aphantasia and need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Well, fear not. We gotchu. Watch this episode now, exclusively on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with those buddies of ours at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us your opinion on Gilmore Girls: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Americana Podcast explores the artists and ideas shaping American roots music, focusing this episode on the genre-defying Steve Poltz. Poltz is celebrated for his originality, blending tradition with unpredictability in a career that spans decades. Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Southern California, he first gained widespread attention as the co-writer of Jewel's hit You Were Meant for Me. However, his true impact lies in his continual reinvention and subversion of Americana norms. His work reflects the folk tradition's emphasis on storytelling and community, while also embracing humor, vulnerability, and improvisation. Poltz serves as a creative link between the West Coast's DIY folk-punk movement and the broader narrative tradition of American roots music. This episode examines how his artistic approach challenges expectations and keeps audiences engaged. Listeners are also invited to watch a live performance of You Were Meant for Me with the Robert Earl Keen Band on YouTube. Episodes and Bonus content available on YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/@robertearlkeenofficial Donate to the show!https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcastInstagram@robertearlkeen1Have questions or suggestions? Emailcreatedirector@robertearlkeen.com

Steve Poltz is a singer and songwriter originally from Nova Scotia, raised in Southern California, and now making his home in Nashville. He made a name for himself first with his band The Rugburns and later, more famously, as co-writer with Jewel including the mega hit “You Were Meant For Me.” If you are of a certain age, you will remember the video for that song. A spare room with Jewel playing guitar and a dude dressed like 1996. That dude is Steve Poltz himself! Fifteen-year-old me would be losing his mind. Hell, 44-year-old me is losing his mind at this opportunity. Steve's latest record Stardust & Satellites is outstanding! Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you my conversation with Steve Poltz! The song you are hearing in this episode is "It's Baseball Season" from Steve's excellent record Stardust & Satellites. Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5w78cBCEHlZBvnAPHNe1xv?si=4b6c4e84d2d74774 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000704800254 YouTube- https://youtu.be/PlK4UG0e5nc?si=9d52wucpIAzE-lWB Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast    

Steve Poltz is a… a.. what is he? In the man's own words, “I'm just a weirdo, a freak, a bon vivant, a rounder, a rabble rouser, a workaholic, a people pleaser, an idiot and a grateful kid who ran away and joined the circus.”Most of us know Poltz as one of the most charismatic live folksingers working today. Whether he's playing little club in Halifax, or trading verses with Jewel (whose hit song “You Were Made for Me” he co-wrote), or serenading Cayamo, Poltz is Poltz, full on and no exceptions. Hence the the superlative, announced each night, by the man himself:“This is the Greatest Show of My Life!”I shared a show with him once. Unsurprisingly, it was the same night I met Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. We became friends. Weird things happen when Poltz is around.Besides Jewel, the East Nashville-based folksinger has cuts with dozens of artists — Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Deer Tick, Sierra Hull, Nicki Bluhm among them — as well as a collaboration with the Wood Brothers on his critically-acclaimed record Stardust and Satellites.We talk about early years in the California folk rock scene. Hilarity ensues. Steve recounts what a typical show at the Belly Up was like during the Rugburns' heyday. Destroying stuff, making memories for everyone in the house except himself, since he was wasted. But we also explored more sensitive territory. Steve got clean more than fifteen years ago, after suffering a stroke onstage. We talk alot about that time, the before and after. I asked him how his motivations changed when he got clean. His answer is worth the listen alone. One thing about Steve Poltz is that he is better than just about anybody I know at making a person feel like he's the center of the world. Time and again in this interview a few minutes would pass before I'd realize he was interviewing me.Somewhere in there we played a song together, Steve's song Conveyor Belt. Steve played and sang and I did a harmony and even finagled a little solo into the deal. A sweet moment captured in the studio.This interview was the most fun I've had on the Morse Code Podcast so far. I hope you enjoy it. Please subscribe on whatever you're listening to (or watching) and help us grow this spot. Or consider joining as a paid subscriber. Either way, thank you for being part of this community. This episode sponsored by Writerfest, a creative gathering for aspiring writers, published authors, screenwriters, poets, and songwriters in.  Attendees enjoy keynote talks by the best book, song, and screenplay writers in the business as well as in-depth break-out sessions with professional editors, literary agents, filmmakers, and music industry insiders. Writerfest is happening Nov 22 and 23. Find out more information on writerfestnashville.comThe Morse Code is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Morse Code at korby.substack.com/subscribe

As the Good Lovelies say in their track "I See Gold": There's a change comin' Everything's gonna be alright... There *is* a change coming: friends, after 8 years on the airwaves, at the end of this calendar year Georgian Bay Roots Radio is switching off and heading into the sunset. Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she reflects on her 7 years as one of the hosts of this merry little show, and spins some favourites from local legends and Summerfolk alumni alike. Featuring tracks by Joel Plaskett, Suzie Vinnick, Jon Brooks, Stephen Hardy Palmer, Drew McIvor, Marv Perry, Bill Monahan, Fred Penner, Matt Andersen, Steve Poltz, Danny Michel, Bill Dickson, the JD Edwards Band, and the Good Lovelies!

Episode #1062 New music, we turn the clocks back to 2016, play a couple of rounds of Too Close for Comfort, and previews of a couple of exciting upcoming shows: Devin Latimer called to chat a bit about this Thursday's Make Poverty History fundraiser and a leftover from the new episode of Fly with your Shadow, featuring Danny Michel talking about his tour with Steve Poltz! Make Poverty History fundraiser: https://www.wecc.ca/events/1-rbb5a-krstw-me4je Danny Michel & Steve Poltz: https://www.wecc.ca/events/2024/11/19/danny-michel-amp-steve-poltz Fly with your Shadow: https://flywithyourshadow.com/danny-michel-episode-32/ More Danny Michel rarities & collaborations playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fZD

Make Your Own Scene like Steve Poltz..he most interesting person in every room.He's a true pioneer who believes in forging your own musical destiny—and WOW, has he done just that!Steve's journey began with the underground sensation The Rugburns in San Diego, but he truly burst onto the scene when he co-wrote two tracks for Jewel's diamond-certified debut, Pieces of You. Ever heard of the iconic hit “You Were Meant For Me”? That's Steve you can spot in the video!His 1998 solo debut, One Left Shoe, set the stage for a rich catalog filled with evocative lyrics and a blend of positivity and tragicomedy. This unique style has turned him into a live performance phenomenon, adored by fans at festivals like Byron Bay Bluesfest, High Sierra Music Festival, and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival—he even tied the knot on the Cayamo Cruise!Steve's collaborations read like a who's who of the music industry, working alongside talents like Jewel, Billy Strings, and the late Mojo Nixon. With over a dozen albums under his belt, he continues to earn critical acclaim from outlets like Rolling Stone and Billboard.As Steve says, “Usually when these folks come over to my house in Nashville, we end up with something I love. I try not to overthink it—there are no rules. It's kind of like fishing; you don't catch anything if you don't throw your rod in the water. I just try to be open to inspiration, mixed with a bit of perspiration and exasperation.”You'll Also DiscoverSteve's Powerful Life Philosophy.What He Learned Watching Springsteen on Broadway.A Band that Influential in his Life.The Original Alt Country.Tech that Accelerated His Success.The Legendary Rugburns.How Weird Al and Steve Inspired Each Other.A Collaboration that Surprised Him.The Song that Got Him Kicked Out of Catholic Mass..The Massive Hit He Wrote with Jewel.How Having a Stroke on Stage Changed Him.His Cathartic Music.Steve's Next Album.How Steve Led Executives in a Song-Writing Workshop.Learn more about Steve here: https://poltz.com/AND follow Americana Curious on Instagram for the latest interviews and the behind-the-scenes with your favorite artists! https://www.instagram.com/americanacurious

This week on Dopey! We are reunited with Dopey Legend, Folk Singer, Comedy Genius and Super Naturally Good Story Teller Steve Poltz! Steve plays tunes and takes us on a journey to the optimist and pessimist inside! PLUS the tackle box full of drugs and how Steve maintains his sunny disposition! Next Thuan from Mountainside is back to share with us how spirituality works and how it can be accessed! PLUS voicemails, emails and much more on this brand new, good timey episode of that Good Old Dopey Show! AI SAYS: summaryDavid Manheim shares his morning routine of eating oats and drinking coffee, and discusses his positive outlook on life and his love for people. He talks about building his career from gig to gig and the importance of staying grateful. David also mentions the impact of the Dopey Nation and the sense of community it has created. Steve Poults shares his practice of declaring every show as the greatest show he's ever played, and how it brings joy to both him and the audience. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and enjoying the journey rather than focusing on external success. The conversation also touches on the pressure to always be positive and the occasional moments of doubt or sadness. David and Steve discuss their love for connecting with people and spreading positivity through their music and interactions. In this part of the conversation, Steve Poltz shares a deeply personal story about the tragic death of his friend due to drug addiction. He also discusses his own struggles with addiction and how it led him to quit drinking. The conversation touches on themes of loss, forgiveness, and the fragility of life. Steve also talks about his love for music and his experiences as a musician. Overall, the conversation is a mix of light-hearted moments and profound reflections on addiction and recovery. In this episode, David and Tuan discuss spirituality and its role in recovery. They explore the concept of higher power and how it can be accessed through various practices. Tuan shares his daily spiritual routine, including meditation, attending meetings, and using a mindfulness bell app. They also touch on the idea of quantum jumping and the importance of living a life centered around spiritual principles. The episode ends with a call for musicians to submit songs for the upcoming DopeyCon theme song contest.   keywordsmorning routine, positivity, career, gratitude, Dopey Nation, greatest show, pressure, doubt, sadness, connection, spreading positivity, addiction, drug addiction, loss, forgiveness, fragility of life, music, musician, recovery, spirituality, higher power, recovery, meditation, meetings, mindfulness, quantum jumping, spiritual principles, DopeyCon takeaways Having a positive outlook on life and spreading positivity can bring joy to oneself and others. Building a career from gig to gig and staying grateful for the opportunities can lead to organic growth and fulfillment. The Dopey Nation and the sense of community it has created can provide support and inspiration for those in recovery. It's important to be true to oneself and enjoy the journey rather than focusing solely on external success. While it's natural to experience moments of doubt or sadness, maintaining a positive mindset and connecting with others can help overcome these challenges. Addiction can have devastating consequences, leading to the loss of loved ones and personal struggles. Quitting one substance may be necessary to break the cycle of addiction and prevent further harm. Music can be a powerful outlet for expressing emotions and connecting with others. Forgiveness is an important part of the healing process, both for oneself and for others. Life is fragile, and it's important to appreciate the present moment and make choices that prioritize well-being. Spirituality can be accessed through various practices and beliefs, such as meditation, attending meetings, and living by spiritual principles. A higher power can be a person, nature, or the universe, and it can provide guidance and support in recovery. Being aware of and utilizing spirituality in moments of vulnerability can help bring ease and peace. Living a life centered around love, compassion, gratitude, and humility can contribute to a more spiritual existence. Musicians are encouraged to submit songs for the DopeyCon theme song contest. titles The Dopey Nation: A Community of Support and Inspiration Embracing the Journey: Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment The Power of Forgiveness Embracing the Fragility of Life Calling for Musicians: DopeyCon Theme Song Contest Exploring Spirituality and Higher Power in Recovery Sound Bites "Every day when I wake up, I go, this is the greatest day." "I love people that are the addicts. I love them. I love them so much." "Brand new song." "I probably would still be drinking today had I not discovered my love of cocaine." "Once you go into crack, it's a dark world." "Life is a thing where you just think about, you know, there's a million things I wish I could go back and not have done." "Being human and feeling all the emotions is a spiritual experience." "Spirituality is accessing a higher power, whether seen, felt, heard, or just known." "Releasing character defects is a moment-to-moment choice, and meditation can help expand the window between stimulus and response." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Morning Routine 09:46Spreading Positivity and Building a Career 19:46The Dopey Nation: A Community of Support 29:50Embracing the Journey and Overcoming Doubt 40:06Connection and Positivity in Recovery 47:49Music and Drug Stories 48:28The Tragic Consequences of Addiction 52:06Finding Healing and Sobriety Through Music 58:26The Power of Forgiveness 01:09:49Embracing the Fragility of Life 02:55Exploring Spirituality and Higher Power 15:01Daily Spiritual Practices for a Grounded and Peaceful Life 29:50Quantum Jumping and Setting Intentions 44:53Living by Spiritual Principles and Embracing a Higher Power 01:00:05Calling for Musicians: DopeyCon Theme Song Contest 01:15:03Conclusion and Final Thoughts

On the latest episode of The Present, Lisa talks with singer-songwriter Steve Poltz and Spike McGuire before their show at the Virgil on August 9th. Follow Lisa, our performance coach with over 20 years of experience, on Instagram @tmgsportspsych or visit her website at www.tmgsportspsych.com

Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew catches up with singer/songwriters Steve Poltz and John Craigie at Newport Folk Support the Show.

Singer/songwriter and sought after collaborator, Steve Poltz stopped by the JPR Steve Nelson Performance Studio ahead of a gig in Ashland and on his way to the Oregon Country Fair.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about using common roadside plants to make natural dyes for fabrics. Also, folk hero and storytelling master Steve Poltz has our Mountain Stage Song of the Week. The post Making Natural Dyes From Roadside Plants And Steve Poltz Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

If you're looking for recommendations for desserts, might I suggest asking folk music and comedy savant Steve Poltz? This man loves gluten and carb-heavy deserts. He also loves collaborations, camaraderie, creativity and using humor in music. It all began for Poltz, or Poltzy as his friends call him, in his birthplace of Halifax Nova Scotia, making him an official Canadian. He spent his formative years in Palm Springs and Los Angeles where, due to his stutter, allergies and asthma, he learned to talk fast to get himself out of trouble. His sense of humor was cultivated in part by his funny parents as well as radio and television. He was particularly taken with The Smothers Brothers, Laugh-In and the novelty songs he heard on Dr. Demento's radio program, which solidified his own aspirations for being silly as hell in his own writing. Along the way, he picked up the guitar at six years old and it's been by his side ever since.After he moved to San Diego to attend college in the 80s, he formed the cow-punk band The Rugburns with Robert Driscoll. The band, who Steve has described as "really slow speed metal," developed a cult following across the US in the early 90s. It was at that time, Poltz met Jewel, who was a struggling musician in the San Diego scene. The two dated (they remain friends to this day) and ended up co-writing one of the biggest songs of the 90s with "You Were Meant for Me." After a brush with a major label (thanks to all the Jewel stuff), he remained an independent artist who developed a reputation for a singular live performance experience. In 2014, he actually had a stroke on-stage, which temporarily caused him to lose his vision, the ability to read and also gave him a new outlook on life. Also: post-stroke, he found a late-in-life obsession with The Grateful Dead. In 2016, he and his wife, Sharon, moved to Nashville, where he discovered that he actually does like the Nashville co-writing thing. He's written songs with people like Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings. His friend Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) produced his most recent record, Stardust and Satellites. Here's to Steve Poltz!Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/ Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknews Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/ Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

All the way from Sydney Austrailia, songwriter Imogen Clark drops into the sty to chat with Ramblin' Ror' and showcase tunes from her new record "Art of Getting Through," just days before it drops! This episode includes the CD tracks "Sebastian" and the title track, along with Imogen playing the songs "All Hard Feelings" and "Squinters" a tune she cowrote with Steve Poltz.

New PODCAST RELEASE - INTERVIEW with Australian Singer / Songwriter (and now resident of Nashville) IMOGEN CLARK! Rob and Matt had a great fun conversation with the greatly talented Imogen Clark.   We had a ton of laughs (which is always a good thing). Besides bringing up Springsteen, Colin Hay, Sheena Easton and Sheryl Crow we talk about her big move to Nashville, the inspiration behind her newest video for THE NOISE, the time she played a mining town of only men, writing and recording with Colin Hay (Men at Work) and much much more! ******** JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOUT IMOGEN CLARK: From an early age, Imogen's life was steeped in music. From just eight years old, she was trained as an opera singer, the foundation for her roof-raising vocal power and range. By the age of twelve, she had transitioned to the guitar and piano and the start of her songwriting journey.  Raised on a cocktail of Bruce Springsteen and Violent Femmes, her musical palette expanded with influences from contemporary artists like HAIM, Maggie Rogers, and the indomitable Taylor Swift. Her father, a former punk rocker and now retired high school teacher, also played a pivotal role in shaping her musical inclinations. His influence, combined with her own experiences, gave birth to a unique and timeless sound, blending pop-rock and indie-pop.  Imogen's determination is evidenced by her achievements of the last three years, especially her two acclaimed EPs, 2020's "The Making of Me" and the AIR-nominated 2021's "Bastards". After recording “Bastards” over Zoom amidst the COVID lockdowns in Sydney, Imogen was determined to flip the script completely for her album. After writing over a hundred songs, she embarked on a musical pilgrimage, traveling to cities that have inspired her musically - London, Nashville, and Los Angeles. This journey took her to some of the world's most iconic recording spaces including Peter Frampton's Studio Phenix in Nashville, Abbey Road in London, and East West in Los Angeles, where the legendary "Pet Sounds" was recorded. The forthcoming album “The Art of Getting Through” is proudly genre-agnostic, encapsulating Imogen's range as a songwriter and recording artist. The lyrics are her most bracingly personal and vulnerable, the music more powerful and anthemic than ever. From navigating her identity to touching on the shadows of an eating disorder, each of Imogen's songs unfold like a chapter in a deeply personal diary, capturing moments, memories, and confessions from her journey.  It's no wonder collaborators from Alex Lahey to Colin Hay to Steve Poltz to members of Gang of Youths, Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello's Imposters, Dawes, My Morning Jacket and more have lined up to collaborate with an artist whose dynamism, relentless creativity and striving to be the most fully evolved version of herself, both in and out of the studio, shows her as a force to be reckoned with, and one who is just getting started. ************ You can find IMOGEN at imgogenclarkmusic.com.au , Facebook and Instagram (@imogenclarkmusic) Be sure to look for her upcoming 3rd studio album "The Art of Getting Through" on May 31st, 2024!  ************ KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.     If you go to www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic you can find all the links to the podcast platforms we are on.    Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video promos from some of our interviews.  Just search "know good music"." Show your support for the podcast and order all your KNOW GOOD MUSIC MERCH HERE!  https://www.teepublic.com/user/knowgoodmusic   Remember always TURN OFF THE TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Steve Poltz is a national treasure. Known for co-writing "You Were Meant for Me" with Jewel, Poltz is one exposure away from becoming a ubiquitous star. You'll be riveted and entertained from the very beginning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last 30+ years Steve Poltz has released more than 14 records both solo and with his 90's band The Rugburns, on his own label as well as Mercury Records, as well as a longtime collaboration with Jewell including co-writing her hit "You Were Meant for Me." We talk with Steve about everything from having a stroke on stage, mid-song (and continuing to sing the song), all the way to viewing life as a treasure hunt, slaying the dragons, his infectious positivity and optimism, and getting pinned to the mat.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Steve PoltzThe Rugburns30A Songwriter FestivalCayamoGrateful Dead - "American Beauty"Grateful Dead - "Workingman's Dead"The ReplacementsJewellWillie RandolphDan BernRocky Mountain Folks FestEp 28 - The Wood BrothersAJ CroceAndy FrascoChris GelbudaThe Buddy & Jim ShowClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Troubadour Steve Poltz has a legendary Baja tale involving a whale-watching excursion that went comically awry. As he infers, it might not have been as comical as it sounds today in today's Slow Baja conversation. In the early 90's, Poltz was a singer-songwriter with a massive cult following in his adopted home of San Diego. He and his girlfriend at the time, a little-known folk singer named Jewel, decided to go on a getaway to write some songs for a few days. Without much of a plan, they headed South and found themselves on a dark and lonely road late at night somewhere south of San Felipe. Finding a few dim lights down a washboard stretch that doubles as an airstrip, the duo broke into a semi-derelict motel room to crash for the night. They awoke to a glorious day on a gorgeous bay; Jewel, taking in the scene, decided they needed to find a boat to go whale watching. The only boat they could find belonged to a group of Federal Police. Poltz surmises that months of boredom AND seeing Jewel in her bikini may have motivated the Federalies to become tour guides. A high-speed nautical chase ensued; Poltz and Jewel were given bullet-proof vests and offered automatic weapons for their protection. They ran the boats hard onto an island beach. A short foot pursuit led to the apprehension of the slowest drug smuggler; after a brief beating, he revealed where they had hidden a massive stash of marijuana. Poltz tells the harrowing and hilarious story and the after-bust-party antics that led to their writing Jewel's 1996 smash single “You Were Meant For Me,” which reached number 2 in the US. Listen to Jewel tell the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hBXcpGHPVA And here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHNKgze6ERc Check out Steve Poltz here: https://poltz.com/ For more information about Slow Baja: ⁠https://www.slowbaja.com/⁠ Get your Baja insurance here:  ⁠https://www.bajabound.com/quote/?r=fl9vypdv2t⁠ More information on Slow Baja Adventures: ⁠https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures

It's the long awaited return of Steve Poltz with Dave! Steve is, well Steve....awesome as usual!

Christmas comes early this year as Andy and the boys bring y'all a new song at the top of the episode and it's a certifiable BANGER. Life is easy with friends like Steve Poltz. Our boy, Damn Skippy joins the fray, and wait, Joe Hertler is also opening the episode?? If you don't know these fine fellows already: Get. On. This. Train. (Stay off the devil's dandruff tho) And on the Interview Hour we got the guitarist of North Mississippi Allstars, Luther Dickinson! As is tradition, Andy dives deep into the shallow end of the conversation pool and we all learn a little bit about life, the universe, and this crazy thing we call music. Ain't life grand, Katie? oh and guess what.... you can watch this episode; now in color!  Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us if you think one can get addicted to mushrooms: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our good friends that help us unwind and sleep easy while on the road and at home: dialedingummies.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Arno Bakker The U.N. Damn Skippy, aka Alex Veazey

Sometimes we like to share great music because of a theme we're trying to build or a show we're looking to promote, but sometimes it's fun to share great music "just because"! This is one of those shows -- join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she shares a little of this, a little of that, and offers another HUGE welcome to our new host Lloyd Lemon who has his first show NEXT WEEK! Catch it all here! Featuring tracks by The Walkervilles, Deep Blue Honey, Peter Paul and Mary, Serena Ryder, Karla Bonoff, Danny Michel, Steve Poltz, Eric Nagler, The Small Glories, Jeremy Fisher, Christine Lavin, Matt Andersen and a brand new track from the Good Lovelies!

Will Kimbrough has spent a lifetime writing songs and performing them, along the way becoming a respected recording artist, producer and musician. Will's songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Little Feat, Todd Snider, Jack Ingram, Gretchen Peters and many others. His production credits include Buffett, Doug Seegers, Todd Snider, Radney Foster and Steve Poltz. Will is a prolific writer and recording artist, a member of Willie Sugarcapps, DADDY and Emmylou Harris' Red Dirt Boys.Will Kimbrough, born in Mobile, Alabama in 1964 is an American Singer-Songwriter, musician and producer. Kimbrough currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.Will started his musical career with Will & the Bushmen — a popular college band in the eighties that produced a handful of albums and singles — in 1985 and made it to MTV. He then went on to form the Bis-quits with long-time buddy Tommy Womack. The Bis-quits produced a self titled album which was released on John Prine's Oh-Boy label.Kimbrough is also a producer and has produced albums for Adrienne Young, Rodney Crowell, Todd Snider, Kate Campbell, Kim Richey, Garrison Starr, Matthew Ryan, and Josh Rouse.Will teamed up with Tommy Womack, John Deaderick, Paul Griffith and Dave Jacques in 2005 to create the five piece band Daddy. They recorded a live album in Frankfort, Kentucky — Daddy at the Women's Clubhttps://www.willkimbrough.com/https://www.facebook.com/willkimbroughmusic/https://www.instagram.com/will_kimbrough/Host - Trey MitchellIG - treymitchellphotographyIG - feeding_the_senses_unsensoredFB - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848Sponsorship Information  -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - The Wanshttps://www.thewansmusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/thewansmusic/https://www.instagram.com/thewans/?hl=en

Hour 3: Mark Reardon welcomes singer Steve Poltz, who is playing tonight at forest Hills Country Club for Break Room Concerts. Then, Matt Singer, editor and film critic of ScreenCrush.com, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his new book is titled "Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever." Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

This episode was recorded on August 6th, 2023 at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, California. The lineup includes Booker T. Jones, Chris Smither, Karla Bonoff, Steve Poltz, and Amber Rubarth. https://bit.ly/3MfEMvQ

This Week on Dopey! In one of my very favorite interviews, we are joined by world renowned singer/songwriter Steve Poltz. It all happened on location at the Park City Song Summit where we got to meet and I I had the pleasure of hearing some of the greatest Dopey stories I'd ever heard. Getting hired on acid, preposterous drinking on stage, waking up to an elephant while in a benzo blackout all culminating to his musical romance with folk/pop sensation Jewel and the story of 'You Were Meant for Me' followed by the classic  decent into Rock and Roll excess and misery before rising like a phoenix into recovery!   So much good stuff in here! PLUS Dopeycon IV INFO! Voicemails, emails and much, much more on this brand new episode of the good old dopey show!   More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world's greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!  

In this special bonus episode, songwriter Steve Poltz chats from the road with Jamie Coffis as heads into town for a 2023 show.

John Noltner is a freelance photographer based in Minneapolis. For 25 years, he has created images at home and around the world for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations. His images have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, Forbes, Health, Midwest Living, New York Daily News and more.  He is the author of two award-winning books from his series A Peace of My Mind. His work exhibits regularly across the country and he leads lectures and workshops around the idea that art and storytelling has the ability to transform hearts and communities. www.noltner.com   Darren Garvey is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer best known for his extensive touring and session work as a drummer and percussionist. He has written and released records under his own name (Under A Common Ceiling, Heart Attack Sleeves, Social Distance), co-written with the likes of Daniel Rodriguez (Elephant Revival) and Jimmie Linville (Daniel and the Lion), and appears on 200+ albums as a session musician and sideman in his 25+ year career.  Garvey's latest single No Love Is Wrong is a song of acceptance and possibility inspired by and dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Followed up by the release of his cover version of Friday I'm In Love, Garvey is currently putting the finishing touches on his third full-length studio album. A member of Colorado transcendental folk sextet Elephant Revival since 2016, Darren is widely regarded for his creative and collaborative work in the folk and indie music communities as a cross-pollinator. As a drummer Darren has worked with Daniel Rodriguez, Cameron McGill & What Army, Shook Twins, Courtney Hartman, Steve Poltz, John Craigie, Bonnie Paine, Andreas Kapsalis Trio, Danny Barnes, Lindsay Lou, Chicago Farmer, Daniel and the Lion, Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, Sandra Bernhard, Danny Burns & The Defectors, Ernie Hendrickson, and Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons. www.darrengarvey.com

This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio we're talking about local music, upcoming shows like the Paisley Blues Festival, we're spinning tracks from artists coming to Summerfolk 48 this August, and we feature a very special tribute to the legendary artist Gordon Lightfoot, offered by the wonderful Steve Poltz. You can catch it all here! Featuring tracks by Shane Pendergast, Ken Dunn, Suzie Vinnick, Richard Garvey, Dave Gunning and JP Cormier, Le Winston Band, Shred Kelly, Amber May, Marshall Veroni, Matt Andersen and Gordon Lightfoot.

On this Will Kimbrough Interview: Will talks about growing up in Mobile, Alabama and its impact on him, personally and musically… working with Jimmy Buffet, Todd Snider, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Mavis Staples (and the lesson she taught him)... great advice on recording and songwriting, taking care of his father and more. Great stories from a great songwriter: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com A multi-instrumentalist sideman who's also released 9 solo LPs, Will has written, toured, recorded with, or produced Rodney Crowell, Shemekia Copeland, Todd Snider, Steve Poltz, Kim Richey, Garrison Starr, Josh Rouse, Matthew Ryan, Jimmy Buffet, Little Feat, Todd Snider, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Mavis Staples & others   Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

The DSC Show for Thursday 11/10/22: On today's show we heard how reckless our listeners parents were when they were kids, and we welcomed Steve Poltz into the studio for his final appearance on The DSC Show!

The DSC Show for Wednesday 10/19/2022: On today's how we played "One's Gotta Go: Padres Edition", Steve Poltz called in to talk about his concert coming to San Diego, we played Battle Of The Sexes for Waterfront tickets & heard stories on how listeners got revenge on their exes!

(Broadcast Date -August 23, 2022)Today we head backstage at Live Oak music festival for a conversation with Steve Poltz, singer/songwriter, electric performer, and excellent storyteller. An hour not to miss!

Jeff Berkley, musician, producer, and go-to guy for all things music in San Diego, talks about the current climate for musicians, as well as the old days at Java Joe's in Poway and Ocean Beach. With many projects in the works, he brings us up to speed on who is doing what in town and his new band "Jeff Berkley and the Banned" (we also feature one of their new songs!). Jennifer, Bill, and Jeff mull over some ideas to promote and enhance the music scene in San Diego, and Jeff brings his customary good humor and pragmatic approach to today's challenges in the music industry. With Bill Aho (he's also back!).Jeff's website:https://jeffberkley.com/Jeff Berkley and the Banned Facebook page:https://m.facebook.com/JEFFBERKLEYANDTHEBANNED/Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://www.discreetguide.com/podcast-books-shows-tunes-mad-acts/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/books-shows-tunes-mad-actsSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguideJennifer on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideJennifer on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/Discreet Guide Training:https://training.discreetguide.com/

You last heard from us on June 1st with a Steve Poltz concert. What happened the morning after that concert had both our families in chaos for almost the entire month of June.MClet #2 fell ill and the families scrambled with childcare, driving to and from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, dance classes, summer activities, you name it. Oh, and sleep.There just wasn't a chance to fire up the microphones and be topical. We apologize for our absence but as we've always said, family comes first. Always.So, come hear the details of our absence and a few topics we hope to discuss in the coming weeks!Support the show

They say to never meet your heroes because you'll feel let down.I'm here to tell you that ain't always true. After beating back Covid, MC and the family were able to make it to their favorite event of the year: Strawberry Music Festival.While waiting in line to have one of his favorite artists sign some vinyl, MC and MClet #3 were gifted a one-of-a-kind item by the aforementioned artist, Steve Poltz.Poltzy was handed a flash drive of his epic, near two-hour set, and he ultimately gave it to MClet #3 and told MC, "You should put it online!"Consider this that, Poltzy!Friends, enjoy one of this country's best songwriters, story tellers, and guitar players in this special concert edition of WYE!Support the show

Steve Poltz is a modern day troubadour, touring relentlessly and playing long and winding and energetic as all heck live solo acoustic shows. Some of you might recognize his handsome face as the guy in the Jewel video for “You Were Meant For Me” a role he shared by being the writer of the song! We first met when I booked his old band the Rugburns at wetlands and then let them stay in my tiny apartment. And we've stayed buds over all these years. We caught up on my former town of McCalm Idaho and chewed the fat for an hour about life, love and the pursuit of just being. Check him out some more at www.Poltz.com

You can support the show with monthly contributions through our Patreon site at: https://www.patreon.com/MakersAndShakersIt's our first show of Season 6 and we're thrilled to bring you this interview with the incredibly unique singer/songwriter, guitarist and all-around hilarious fellow, Steve Poltz. Steve just put out a new record called “Stardust and Satellites” that I love, and we got into that a bit before going on massive tangents about everything under the sun - Chet Atkins, words of wisdom from Roger Miller, getting into sticky situations with Sean Penn, touring til you drop, songwriting, how to overcome stage fright, and everything in between. Then we played a Christmas song together. And it was all a total riot. Enjoy, share and please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!The accompanying playlist for this episode, which features the artist's own music, plus many of the songs that were discussed during the show can be found at:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76uyIoB89Z84nc3PzzsdsQ?si=113ad27170414fccInfo on Steve Poltz's records, merch and tour dates can be found at: https://poltz.comThis episode is brought to you by Izotope - check out their amazing recording software at https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/soulpod.htmlYour fearless host, Steve Dawson can be found at: https://www.stevedawson.ca

Today we sit down with Lisa Sanders, longtime San Diego musician and recent Hall of Fame inductee, and hear about her many projects, from new songs to furniture making, as well as her long association with other musicians and local venues. She reflects on her long career and the various rabbit holes that have brought her to now. She also provides valuable advice for musicians who are just starting out and shares a beautiful song about love. A quintessential San Diego episode. With co-host Bill Aho.Lisa's website:https://lisasanders.com/Upcoming events:https://lisasanders.com/lisa-showsLisa Sanders & Brown Sugar "Live Above The Chateau Above The Garage" Most Thursdays on Facebook 7 Pacific 9 Central 10 Easternhttps://www.facebook.com/lisa.sanders.942145Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://www.discreetguide.com/podcast-books-shows-tunes-mad-acts/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/books-shows-tunes-mad-actsSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguideJennifer on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideJennifer on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/Discreet Guide Training:https://training.discreetguide.com/

RC2C host Neil Scott has an up-close recovery conversation with award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Poltz, who wrote the monster hit for Jewel - You Were Made For Me! Steve, who should have been dead many times over,  is a grateful guy in long-term recovery. Check him out onstage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9D53jWW0Lg&t=901s  

Episode 201: Friendly and funny, enthusiastic and energetic, Steve Poltz has released his tenth album Stardust & Satellites as he embarks on another year of intense touring. In a conversation at his home in East Nashville, Poltz speaks with Craig about his surprise embrace of Nashville co-writing, his wild experience writing one of the 90s big hits and the pot brownies that showed him the way to performing solo, which he does so well. 

Singer-songwriter Steve Poltz is interviewed on 'The JamBase Podcast' Episode 116.

Alberta based storytelling singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk joins us on Episode 622 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest album, "An Honest Effort", which tells stories of people who are trying to make a go of it, despite life's challenges - and who are not going to give up just because things get difficult. It's a great album, and a fun conversation with a fine songwriter who writes songs that just can't help but draw you in. As always, we wrap up the episode with more of the latest new releases and this time around we hear from Grace Morrison, Tim O'Brien, Jackson Grimm, Bryan McPherson, The Accidentals, Jessica Pearson & The East Wind, The Weather Station, Steve Poltz and The Pine Hearts. If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music and then you'll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it's much more challenging to find live show opportunities. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-622-feat-matt-patershuk-an-honest-effort-more-new-releases/

Rickie Lee Jones' 1981 album Pirates emerged on the other side of what had been a complex period for the artist. Her 1979 self-titled debut charted top five on the Billboard Album Charts and her single "Chuck E.'s in Love" performed similarly well. Touring extensively, her popularity continued to rise as additional media exposure, including a performance on Saturday Night Live, further elevated her profile. She would face challenges both personally and professionally as she began planning for her sophomore album.Singer-songwriter Steve Poltz joins Jeff and Matt to look back at Pirates and everything surrounding the album. He goes deep with rock and roll war stories from his own career and we discuss Stardust and Satellites, his newest solo album. As we get started, Steve shows us a bunch of personal memorabilia that he has on his walls. Here's a video of that portion so you can actually see what he's showing us!Join our Record Club to help support this podcast + get access to additional  audio and bonus material! We appreciate your support.

Another week has come and gone and Jeff and Matt are back to try to make sense of it all. There's plenty for you to listen to and read, as you'll hear (and read in the show notes below).The guys preview the next two episodes that are on tap for this week. Join our new Record Club!Cassingle Notes:Mary Chapin Carpenter - Songs from HomeMike Campbell's Instagram (his videos breaking down classic Petty songs are so good!)Matt's unintentional flex. Apologies about that.Mary Chapin Carpenter - One Night Lonely Before I Go (2021)The Guest House by RumiJason's mother.Jeff is participating in the annual February #MWE (Music Writing Exercise)Eddie Vedder - Earthling (featuring contributions from Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Ringo Starr)The Pearl Jam guys are music fans and deep cuts guys at heart. They respect their musical elders (except Motley Crue).Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs - External Combustion (watch the great video for "Wicked Mind")Pearl Jam - "Love Boat Captain"Jules Shear - Dreams Don't CountMike Watt is awesomeThe time that Mike Watt barged into a Cleveland sports talk station and just started talking sports.Mike Watt - Ball-Hog or Tugboat"Against the '70s" is the tune you probably know by Mike WattOh, we realized after we finished this, that it's actually Andrew Watt. Oops.Rax King's new book, Tacky: Love Letters to the Worst Culture We Have to OfferDana Carvey and David Spade's new SNL podcast, Fly on the WallTwo podcasts this week! Steve Poltz talking about Rickie Lee Jones and Michael Elliott talking about Little VillageMichael Elliott's new book, Have a Little Faith: The John Hiatt StoryJustice for "Spies Like Us" (the song, not the movie)My Friend: A Tribute to Rusty Young, being released by Blue Elan Records.Cimarron 615 (with our latest guest, Bill Lloyd) - "Rough Edges" (from the Rusty Young tribute album.Poco - "Call it Love"The distinctive voice of Rusty YoungRusty Young - Waitin' For The Sun

Includes selections from Ronnie Spector, Steve Poltz, Maroon 5, TLC, Santana, Lady Gaga, The Cranberries, Marc Anthony, Luther Vandross, Donna Summner, Rick James, Blondie and Grand Funk Railroad.

Dave catches up with Vicki Pompea, one of his guests from Episode 15 of Season 2, to hear her talk about a new song she's recently written and what other musical adventures she's been having. Along the way, they talk about writing outside of your usual style, using mentors to support your writing, and the positive energy of Steve Poltz. It's another raw and riveting discussion about song craft!For more music, check out https://vickipompea.com/

I have met my tangenting match. I went into this interview, backstage at the legendary Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a slate of questions for Steve Poltz, about his new album Shine On, about writing “You Were Meant For Me” with Jewel, about humor in music. I probably could have gotten a good hour with Steve with two or three questions. There is no telling where his mind might flash next. Just in terms of music, the conversation covered his early days with The Rugburns, Nirvana and 90s “goat music,” the Replacements, the Dead Milkmen, Mojo Nixon, Tom Lehrer, and Allan Sherman over the course of a few minutes. We talked about spirituality, Risky Business, Hyman Roth from Godfather II, Jesus, Marianne Williamson, Styx in another five-minute section. At one point, when I told Poltz the name of the podcast, he said, “We're living up to the name.” This breakneck tangenting is something you have experienced if you've seen Poltz onstage. I hadn't seen him play since he did an in-the-round show with Beaver Nelson, “Scrappy” Jud Newcomb, and Adam Carroll perhaps seventeen or eighteen years before. I certainly hadn't remembered this version of him. When he smiles, it splits his face almost completely, and he smiles a lot when he's not singing. He also jigs, which makes him seem like a Muppet version of Jimmie Dale Gilmore. The first several minutes onstage, he told stories, picked up his guitar and put it back down again, and threatened not to pick it up the rest of the show. It'll be there, he said, the audience would see it, but maybe he wouldn't use it. He played the Grateful Dead's “Althea” off the top of his head, which surprised even him. He apologized for the bad notes, but backtracked, saying, “Think of how many bad notes the Dead hit.” The new album is called Shine On, and you can find more info about that and Poltz on www.poltz.com, and find him on Facebook and Twitter under Steve Poltz. You can also find more about Club Passim at www.passim.org. And if you're intrigued by some of the music you heard in the background, that's Boston singer/songwriter Rachel Sumner, formerly of Twisted Pine, and you can find her stuff at www.rachelsumnermusic.com. I am currently putting together this year's Daily Horror Film Fest, for which I post a different short horror film every day in October. If you are a short horror filmmaker, or even if you just have a short horror film you love dearly, e-mail your suggestions to nick@nickzaino.com. And now for something completely different. Or maybe not. This week's featured track is "Comfort" from Secret Shame of Asheville, North Carolina, from their new album, out today, September 5th, called Dark Synmthetic. This new album would have sounded great in nestled somewhere in your collection with the Pixies, The Cure, and Nirvana. It's propulsive guitar rock, mixing glassy chorus and echo with heavy, distorted riffs to create this wide-open sound. From somewhere within that sound, singer Lena is trying to reach you through waves of reverb. Seven songs come in just under twenty-six minutes total. Not a note wasted. The band is kicking off a tour this week, and you can find them on BandCamp and Facebook to find out more.

This is the third and final interview I recorded at NECON 2019, which I have previously described as a mashup of a horror writers conference and summer camp with adult beverages. I attended NECON for the first time in 2018, and this week's guest, Matt Moore, was my roommate. Lucky for me, he is also a fine and thoughtful writer. His debut book is It's Not the End (and Other Lies), a collection of short stories about what Moore calls personal apocalypses. What Moore means by that is that these stories aren't necessarily about the apocalypse writ large with zombies or the annihilation of the human race, although it doesn't exclude those possibilities. They are more about a moment when a character is facing the end of their life as they have known it so far. There are elements of sci-fi, horror, and what has come to be known as speculative fiction. I would highly recommend picking it up. It is on the Toronto-based Chizine Publications, which has featured the work of some wonderful authors, including Gemma Files, Helen Marshall, Bracken Macleod, David Demchuk, Christopher Golden, Stephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, Ed Kurtz, and many more. Moore and I took a deep dive on a few of the stories in It's Not the End, and also the craft of writing short stories. It's a magical art all its own, different from writing novels. Moore found a great quote for it, which he says in the conversation, “Short stories writers are like someone who knows how to make one cookie.” The stories in this book are concise, and they stop at exactly the moment the story is over. Which sounds obvious, but is a difficult thing to navigate in writing. Moore had another great quote for that he heard recently. “Perfection isn't when you can't add anything more, perfection is when you can't take anything more away.” Moore is currently working on a new novel, and I'm looking forward to see how he applies that to a longer work. I was happy to have gotten to read Moore's work and to have gotten to speak with him at NECON. You can hear a bit of the conference going on in the background. When we started the conversation, we were in an out-of-the-way spot where people weren't gathering. But there are giant bags of books that each attendee gets with their admission price, and people were scavenging the leftover bags behind us at one point. So you get a little bit of a feel for the festive and active atmosphere of NECON. Based on the joy of the folks around us, we got into a bit of the psychology of horror writers. You can find out more about Moore on his website at www.mattmoorewrites.com, on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook under @mattmoorewrites. You can find ChiZine Publications on their website at www.chizinepub.com. Also, if you make short horror films, we've got the Daily Horror Film Fest coming up in October, for which I present a new short horror film every day throughout the month. I am currently open for suggestions for your favorite shorts as I put together the 2019 edition. I will write about each one, and interview some of the filmmakers to give a bit more depth. Our featured track this week is “Windows of Halifax” by Steve Poltz from his new album, Shine On. I caught up with Poltz at Club Passim in Cambridge last week, and he will be the subject of next week's episode of the Department of Tangents. You will hear a bit about the background of this song in that episode. Poltz can write an earnest song or a write with a sense of humor, two things that can sometimes feel at odds, at least emotionally. There is a wistfulness in this song to start, but then you get to this kind of gonzo middle section, in which two windows are talking about their plight, and the unsavory occupants of their houses. Poltz was born in Halifax, spent a lot of time in California, and now lives in Nashville, and that means sometimes his accent changes in weird ways. You can hear that in the conversation between the windows on this song, and I am fairly sure I will never get the opportunity to write that sentence again. Find out more about Steve Poltz at poltz.com and on Twitter under @stevepoltz.