Lindsay Lou joins us from her home in Nashville, TN for an in-depth conversation about her new album, Queen of Time. She will be performing at Blue ox on Thursday 6/27. We listen to a song from the band contest winner, Emmy Woods and the Red Pine Ramblers. Nate and Justin also discuss a couple new festival features. Thanks for listening. Featured Music: “The Waiting Days” - Pert Near Sandstone “Million Miles Per Hour” - Emmy Woods and the Red Pine Ramblers “Queen of Time” - Lindsay Lou  “Nothing Else Matters” - Lindsay Lou “Love Calls” - Lindsay Lou   More Information: LindsayLouMusi ..read more

We are kicking off this season properly by interviewing Mr Festival himself, Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon and the High Hawks. He shows us the true resilience required to be a touring musician that remains as occupied as he is. Nate and Justin get the dish on how for 35 years he has helped maintain progressive bluegrass with his influential bands. With Vince we are all in good hands. A few festival news highlights and announcements are also discussed as we look forward to celebrating the 10th year of the Blue Ox Music Festival this June 27-29 in Eau Claire, WI. Thanks for listening! Featured ..read more

This is the last episode before the Blue Ox Music Festival gates open on Thursday June 22nd! As usual, we’ve treated this as a festival guide and include some helpful advice prior to arriving. Also, Justin meets up with Jimbo from the Potluck String Band. They chat about how Potluck navigated the bluegrass festival circuit as attendees to form what became their ensemble, leading them to build a home at Blue Ox as the stewards of the campground picking circle. Thanks for listening and see you very soon! Featured Music: “Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone “Happy Hollow” - Pert Near Sandstone ..read more

Bonnie, Joy and Eve from Big Richard called us from a campground in California while on the tour that leads them to the Blue Ox Festival mainstage. We talk with them about how the band was formed, their quick rise in the bluegrass scene, and the irony of their name. It was great to get to know them prior to their performance in a couple weeks! Nate and Justin also give some important tips and reminders to consider before heading out to the festival. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: “Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone “Side Canyon (Live)” - Big Richard “Down in the Willow Garden (Live ..read more

Mike Gordon talks to Pert Near Sandstone’s Justin and Nate about the inspiration and process of recording his new album, “Flying Games,” and the band he’s bringing to the Blue Ox Mainstage. We cover a lot of ground with him that includes musical brain states, harnessing the muse, and the Integratron. We also listen to a couple of his new songs and share some pre-festival announcements. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: “Stay All Night”  -  Pert Near Sandstone “Tilting” -  Mike Gordon “Undone” - Mike Gordon   More Information: mike-gordon.com BlueOxMusicFestival.com Per ..read more

In this first and only vancast episode, join Nate, Justin and J as they tour Bowling Green, KY and discuss Blue Ox from the comfy confines of Pert Near’s tour van. The incredible guitarist, Yasmin Williams, talks to Nate and Justin about her musical origins and influences. They explore her unique approach to composing, current collaborations, forthcoming releases and more. Don’t miss Yasmin’s guitar workshop followed by her performance at the festival on Friday. Featured Music: “Stay All Night”  -  Pert Near Sandstone (Intro Music) “Sunshowers” -  Yasmin Williams During the Int ..read more

Kyle Tuttle joined us from the road as he was traveling, not on tour, yet still called in from the van! We had a great chat about his musical background and his many varied collaborations that continue onto the Blue Ox main stage this June. We listen to some of his musical recordings and also a song from the band competition winners, The Spine Stealers, who will be joining us this year on the Backwoods Stage. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: “Stay All Night”  -  Pert Near Sandstone “Waffle House” -  The Spine Stealers “Dire Wolf” - Kyle Tuttle w/ Molly Tuttle & The Gold ..read more

Welcome back as we kick off a new season of the ‘Road To Blue Ox’ podcast! Thanks to The Last Revel for a great interview. We talk about their history and what led them to releasing “Live At The Blue Ox Music Festival.”  Also in this episode, Justin and Nate discuss this year’s lineup along with other festival features and announcements. Thanks for tuning in! Featured Music: “Stay All Night”  -  Pert Near Sandstone “Blind In The Fray” -  The Last Revel “Engine Trouble” - The Last Revel More Information: TheLastRevel.com BlueOxMusicFestival.com PertNearSandstone.com We are ..read more

This is the last episode before the festival opens its gates! In this episode we interviewed Ben Majeska of Armchair Boogie. If you haven’t seen Armchair play at the festival or in your town, take the opportunity. Certainly it seems appropriate that they have the word boogie in their name. We also listen to some music from The Last Revel, gush over Del McCoury and discuss some of the features you can expect at Blue Ox Music Festival ‘22. See you soon! Featured Music: “Stay All Night”  -  Pert Near Sandstone “All Aboard” -  Del McCoury Band “Riding Horizons” -  The Last Rev ..read more

In this episode Justin and Nate have a great chat with Andrew Altman of Railroad Earth and listen to a couple of their newly released songs. With only two months until festival gates open this June even the squirrels seem to be excited! We also feature music from Humbird’s latest release and Cedric Burnside’s recent Grammy Award winning album. Featured Music: “Stay All Night”  -  Pert Near Sandstone “Pink Moon For John Prine” -  Humbird “Keep On Pushing” -  Cedric Burnside “Come and Go Moon” -  Railroad Earth “It’s So Good” -  Railroad Earth More Information: Bl ..read more