I’m psyched to welcome Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters to Roadcase!! The Stringdusters are celebrating their 20th year as a band and they’ve got a new album, 20/20, coming out February 13 to mark this special occasion.
Andy talks to me about the evolution of the band — their roots in progressive bluegrass, and how they all came together — and we go deep into that collaborative vibe that makes the Stringdusters so special.
The Stringdusters is one of my favorite bands, and I’m delighted to have Andy on the show. You can check out this one by clicking on that link in the bio — and stay tuned for more special coverage of the Dusters coming up next week!
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Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg
00:04:15 Introducing Andy Hall
00:07:21 Post-Tour Recovery and Mental Decompression
00:10:22 Curating a Balanced Home Life
00:13:20 20th Anniversary Reflections and New Album Insights
00:16:06 Song Selection and Creative Process
00:19:12 The Dynamics of Band Collaboration
00:21:55 Navigating the Music Industry Changes
00:24:59 Business Strategies for Success
00:27:53 The Energy of Live Performances
00:31:11 Evolving Live Show Philosophy
00:38:16 The Evolution of Bluegrass Performance
00:45:13 Adapting to Different Performance Environments
00:48:17 The Journey to Mastering the Dobro
01:00:14 From Upstate New York to Bluegrass Stardom
01:06:51 The Evolution of Jamming and Collaboration
01:08:24 Living the Colorado Lifestyle
01:09:45 The Influence of Colorado on Bluegrass
01:10:30 Balancing City Life and Nature
01:11:49 Skiing Adventures and Local Favorites
01:13:38 The Intersection of Music and Skiing
01:15:36 Creating Music in Beautiful Settings
01:17:03 Exploring Themes of Struggle and Positivity in Music
01:23:15 The Impact of AI on Music Creation
01:30:32 The Joy of the Artistic Process
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