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Tales from the Green Room

By: Mount Tam Media
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Tales from the Green Room - Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media. Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists - before and after shows - in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down with stories abound! Tales from the Greenroom Special Edition (Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary Series) Mount Tam Media is thrilled to launch its Tales From the Green Room Podcast with a special series of episodes celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The roster of artists that have crowded onto the club's little stages, first at the original Sweetwater location two blocks away, and now at the new location which opened in 2013, reads like a Who's Who of roots & rock music: Bob Weir, Aaron Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Greg Allman, Van Morrison… the list of musical luminaries is endless. In the 80's, the Times of London hailed Sweetwater as one of the best nightclubs in America and the legacy continues! Mount Tam Media has been granted special access to Sweetwater’s green room during the venue’s 50th anniversary year to interview musicians, photographers, managers and the like, and capture their favorite moments and memories, preserving the untold secrets of what has graced these hallowed walls for half a century, before they are lost forever.
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Episodes
  • Behind the Scenes with Jackie Greene: Music, Family, and Secret Tales
    May 20 2024


    We had the pleasure of sitting down with Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene before his second of three sold-out shows at The Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA in February 2024. Joined by his wife, Kyle, who reveals some lesser-known stories and behind-the-scenes moments about their life together, Jackie muses about his musical journey, upcoming shows, side projects, being a father and his all time favorite passion he’d give up music to do full time. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his music, this episode offers a comprehensive glimpse into the life and art of Jackie Greene.

    Special shout out to Nik Erickson at Full Moon Farms who Jackie credits for teaching him how to garden certain plants.

    This episode is released right before his summer tour and a special appearance at a Music Heals International benefit back at the Sweetwater.
    Credits:


    Jackie Greene“Gone Wanderin” Written and Performed by Jackie Greene

    https://open.spotify.com/track/1zgM9dniAiLC4TVCIVFqkK


    Jackie Greene "Victim of the Crime” Written by Jackie Greene

    https://open.spotify.com/track/3c6gmk1di9OI2QAWJwFzem


    https://www.jackiegreene.com/

    https://sweetwatermusichall.com/

    https://fullmoonhumboldt.com/

    https://mttammedia.com/



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    55 mins
  • Michael Franti backstage at the Mill Valley Music Festival 2023
    May 10 2024

    Michael Franti, the amazing and crowd loving singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. We sat down with Michael backstage at the Mill Valley Music Festival, 2023. In honor of Mother’s Day we are releasing this now as in this interview, Michael reflects on his own Mother and how she influenced his life and music. Michael also shares a special story about one of his other great mentors, time spent at the University of San Francisco and how Woody Harrelson played a role in writing his first big hit “Say Hey”. We hope you all enjoy this episode and check out Michael’s new Album, “Big Big Love” on all platforms.


    Credits

    Michael Franti & Spearhead “ Stay human” Written and Performed by Michael Franti & Carl Young. https://open.spotify.com/track/2AugpoLeLeR2CsHASBVNkc


    Michael Franti & Spearhead "Say Hey (I Love You) featuring Jamaican soul singer Cherine Anderson - Written by Michael Franti / Carl Rogers Young
    https://open.spotify.com/track/383B8ksM58jbV3HbiRJo0K


    Episode Artwork

    Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz

    https://stefaniejstudio.com


    Links


    https://michaelfranti.com/


    https://www.millvalleymusicfest.com/


    https://sweetwatermusichall.com/


    https://stefaniejstudio.com


    #Sweetwatermusichall

    #Michael Franti

    #Mill Valley Music Festival

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    22 mins
  • Elliott Peck and Friends
    Mar 11 2024

    Elliott Peck, the beloved and multi-talented San Francisco Bay Area singer/songwriter/guitarist visits with host Dennis Strazulo before her sold out “In The Pines” EP Release Party at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA. Elliott is both charming and authentic in sharing her thoughts and emotions before the show, while also reflecting on the path that led to her big moment, including her days “growing up” as a musician at Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads and her current experiences as a member of Midnight North. Elliott’s “Friends” lineup for the show reflected both this history and how she is admired by her musical colleagues. Fellow Midnight North band members Grahame Lesh and Nathan Graham join the show, along with Jason Crosby (via his patented "Tales From The Green Room “fly by”), Ross Eustis and Burt Lewis, to honor the incomparable Elliott. This episode is dedicated to the speedy recovery of Elliott, who endured a health crisis in early 2024, and is presented to spread the love and healing vibes she so richly deserves.


    Credits

    In The Pines

    Written and Performed by Elliott Peck

    https://open.spotify.com/track/1xahnYIPB7EfB4mq0B4qtW?si=525bc37db6ca4869

    Episode Artwork
    Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz
    https://stefaniejstudio.com

    Elliott Peck & Friends - Live at Sweetwater Musical 12/8/23

    Midnight Train To Georgia - Jim Weatherly

    Do I Ever Cross Your Mind? - Dolly Parton

    Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

    https://youtu.be/-CoH9cf_pVA?si=mWaKliQezPP1NoHt

    YouTube Channel - Elliott Peck


    Links


    https://www.elliottpeck.com/


    https://www.elliottpeck.com/store/elliott-peck-in-the-pines-ep-cd


    https://midnightnorth.com/


    http://www.grahamelesh.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/ross.eustis/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=8021b242-359a-47e1-89a0-54c4cd458146&ig_mid=A2F9ED3B-47DB-43C3-A5D8-92C1C964E2D9


    https://jasoncrosby.com/


    https://lebomusic.com/


    https://www.nataliecressman.com/


    https://www.facebook.com/gnatdub/

    #midnightnorth

    #elliottpeck

    #grahamelesh

    #jasonrosby

    #sweetwatermusichall

    #nataliecressman



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    1 hr and 3 mins

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