In this episode of The BoatCast, the Boys had the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented musician Caleb Hawley. As a podcast dedicated to the Rock by the Sea community, they aimed to bring our listeners closer to the artists who make this festival so special, and Caleb's story is one not to be missed. Introduction to Caleb Hawley Caleb started the episode by sharing his excitement about returning to perform at Rock by the Sea. Despite not having played much music lately, he expressed a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm, especially following a fun tour with Andy Frasco. This brief tou ..read more

In the latest episode, The BoatCast Boys had the delight of interviewing Galen Curry from The Currys, a band synonymous with the Rock Boat community. The episode dives into Galen’s vivid memories of past Rock Boat cruises, a tense yet unifying tornado scare at Texafied, and the evolution of the Rock by the Sea festival, a significant event for the band since 2015. Galen discusses RBTS's dual gift of showcasing independent musicians and supporting pediatric cancer research, reflecting on its impact. The conversation also reveals The Currys' songwriting dynamics and teases their new music, offer ..read more

Summary In full transparency, The BoatCast thought it would be great for fellow Philly natives, Floorbird, to jump in at the end of their Cincy-based brothers Green Light Morning's podcast, since the two Sixthman Soundcheck winning bands had podcasts scheduled back to back and had become fast friends aboard TRB XXIII. The result was something out of a music lover's dream - an extraordinary collaboration between the two beloved bands. The episode takes listeners on an engaging journey filled with lively discussions ranging from NCAA women's basketball, to curing pediatric cancer, to Euchre... O ..read more

Summary In full transparency, The BoatCast thought it would be great for fellow Philly natives, Floorbird, to jump in at the end of their Cincy-based brothers Green Light Morning's podcast, since the two Sixthman Soundcheck winning bands had podcasts scheduled back to back and had become fast friends aboard TRB XXIII. The result was something out of a music lover's dream - an extraordinary collaboration between the two beloved bands. The episode takes listeners on an engaging journey filled with lively discussions ranging from NCAA women's basketball, to curing pediatric cancer, to Euchre... O ..read more

Summary In this episode of The BoatCast, we had the pleasure of welcoming back the talented Jack Wepler of Paris Mitchell. Jack shared insights into his latest album, "Mixed Emotions Arcade," which marks his first full album release. He discussed his approach to creating the album, emphasizing the importance of having fun and exploring new directions in his music. Jack also delved into his creative process, revealing how he gathers ideas through voice notes and collaborates with producers and writers to bring his songs to life. He shared a personal anecdote about a chance encounter with a prod ..read more

Summary The BoatCast Boys welcome Zac Taylor to the pod. Zac is a talented musician known for his work with American Authors and his solo project, Van Bellman. Entertaining and insightful stories from his experiences on the Rock Boat, a music festival at sea, and his journey in the music industry were shared. The conversation started with Zac recounting a humorous incident with a fan on her cell phone during that AA Philly show last year. As the discussion delved into the Rock Boat experience, Zac reminisced about the diverse lineup of artists and the unique camaraderie among attendees. The ge ..read more

Me Like… the Rock Boat Summary The BoatCast is excited to welcome TRB XXIII artist, Me Like Bees discusses their experience on their first Boat. Relive all of their favorite moments as they recap, performances, fan interactions, and cabin shows. They open up about their unique practice of sending medals to their top Spotify streamers. The band shares their recent visit to Sixthman in Atlanta and their ongoing tour. They explain their creative process and how their latest single, 'Stay Safe,' was developed. In this conversation, Luke and Jake from Me Like Bees discuss their songwriting process ..read more

Feat. Joe Bachman, Scott Terry, Clee Laster, Drew Cyphers, Alison Hammer, & Ali Novitsky! Set 2 of Happy Hour w/ The BoatCast… Summary Recorded live from “Bar City” on Rock Boat XXIII, the BoatCast welcomes musicians Joe Bachman, Scott Terry, Clee Laster, and Drew Cyphers. They chat with fellow Boaters Alison Hammer (best selling author) and Ali Novitsky MD (weight loss expert), who have become TRB BFFs. ***BoatCast Eammon will compose the write-up and links!*** Connect with Sixthman’s Rock Boat: Official TRB Website: https://www.therockboat.com/ X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com ..read more

Rock Boat Lineup Reveal and Artist Insights Let’s all get lost in the Jungle together… Join us in this TRB XXIV preview, recorded in sea-cret from an undisclosed location on-board the Norwegian Pearl. This episode is a real treat as we sit down with Sixthman Jen, Trae Vedder, and Sister Hazel’s Ken Block to reveal the incredible lineup for the next Rock Boat and share some behind-the-scenes insights into the event's planning and artist dynamics. Summary We kick off the episode reminiscing highlights of TRB XXIII, where artists and fans alike built lasting memories over the span of a few magica ..read more

Jett Beres, Architect of The Rock Boat Join us in this special Sail Away episode of The BoatCast with Jett Beres, bass guitarist of Rock Boat founders, Sister Hazel. . Summary Jett talks about the creation and growth of the Rock Boat music festival. He shares how the idea for the festival came about and how it has evolved over the years. Jett also discusses his role in curating the fan experience and creating themes for the festival. He highlights the importance of the the Hazelnuts and Rock Boat Family and the charity work associated with the Rock Boat. Overall, Jett expresses his pride in be ..read more