In this episode of Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down for a fireside chat with Jesse Iaquinto from Fireside Collective. We talk about the role that family plays both on and off the stage, Jesse’s life in Asheville, North Carolina, and what it’s like to bring his wife and young daughter along to festivals and shows. Jesse shares some heartfelt stories about musical moments with his daughter, how music lessons are evolving for her, and how the bluegrass and jam band community truly feels like a second family.
We also get into the evolution of Fireside Collective’s sound, including their transition from traditional bluegrass to exploring a wider mix of genres after adding drums to their lineup. Jesse opens up about the band’s creative process, choosing cover songs, and what it takes to reach those electrifying flow-state moments on stage—especially during festivals.
We wrap up with a look at their upcoming shows like Watermelon Pickers Festival, and the excitement around their new single, “Memphis in the Morning,” plus news of their forthcoming album.
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