The Bandwich Tapes is a podcast where host Brad Williams sits down with musicians for thoughtful conversations about the craft of making music. Each episode explores the experiences, influences, and creative decisions that shape an artist’s work. From improvisation and songwriting to collaboration, recording, and life on the road, the conversations go beyond biography to focus on how music actually gets made. Guests include instrumentalists, composers, songwriters, and producers from across the musical landscape. The tone is relaxed, curious, and musician-to-musician—an opportunity to hear artists reflect on their process, their collaborators, and the musical moments that have stayed with...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:41:47
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with drummer and educator Nate Morton for a wide-ranging conversation about musicianship, preparation, versatility, listening,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:14:30
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with legendary drummer Joey Baron for one of the most thoughtful conversations I’ve ever had about what it truly means to make…
Sep 14, 2026 · 55:24
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with acclaimed percussionist Joby Burgess for a fascinating conversation about life as one of the world’s most in-demand…
Sep 10, 2026 · 39:33
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer-songwriter Aubory Bugg for a conversation about songwriting, collaboration, musical identity, and the experiences…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:13:24
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer, and engineer Giulio Carmassi for a conversation about instinct,…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:21:38
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with drummer Pat Steward for a wide-ranging conversation about groove, feel, listening, and the experiences that shape a…
Sep 3, 2026 · 43:44
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with SAVNT, lead singer of Ghost Hounds , for a conversation about the band’s new album Justified , vocal interpretation,…
Aug 31, 2026 · 41:29
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Erik Hall to talk about his evolving relationship with minimalist music. We…
Aug 31, 2026 · 51:33
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Italian guitarist, composer, producer, and sound engineer Emanuele Naima. Our conversation begins with Steve Reich's music…
Aug 27, 2026 · 21:25
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter Josie Sal to talk about her new single “Cowboys & Barbies,” songwriting, finding her sound, and what she…
Aug 27, 2026 · 27:12
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Jeff Bush, director of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra , for a conversation about swing music, leadership, ensemble playing,…
Aug 27, 2026 · 20:41
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Chris Malpass of The Malpass Brothers for a conversation about traditional country music, brother harmony, gospel, and the…
Aug 24, 2026 · 51:10
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer-songwriter David Mead for a wide-ranging conversation about singing, record-making, fatherhood, and the changing…
Aug 20, 2026 · 31:12
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Lee Newton and Heidi Parton to talk about their new recording of the country standard “Silver Threads and Golden Needles,”…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:09:10
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with percussionist, composer, educator, and Sō Percussion member Josh Quillen for a wide-ranging conversation about teaching,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 26:35
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Darin and Brooke Aldridge to talk about Soul Condition , their first full gospel album in nearly two decades. Rooted in…
Aug 13, 2026 · 42:22
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Tropidelic drummer Rex Larkman to talk about the band’s new album, First Light , and the musical evolution behind it. Rex…
Aug 13, 2026 · 53:37
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Ruthie Foster to talk about her new album, Just Say Yes , and the musical journey that gave her such a powerful connection…
Aug 13, 2026 · 27:04
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Johnny Owens for a thoughtful conversation about carrying one of country music’s most important legacies into a new…
Aug 13, 2026 · 21:52
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with country music legend Moe Bandy for a conversation that spans more than five decades of country music history. We talk…
Aug 10, 2026 · 40:27
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with pianist Floyd Domino for a conversation about Western swing, boogie-woogie, jazz, musical identity, and a career spent…
Aug 6, 2026 · 46:11
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer, songwriter, harmonica player, and bandleader Christopher Wyze for a conversation about creativity, discipline,…
Aug 6, 2026 · 32:08
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer-songwriter Stephanie Rabus for a conversation about resilience, perseverance, and what it really looks like to…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:02:12
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Eliot Lewis for a conversation about rhythm, versatility,…
Jul 30, 2026 · 45:01
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Barns Courtney for a wide-ranging conversation about performance, songwriting, musicianship, ambition, and the strange…
Jul 27, 2026 · 50:03
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Terri Lyne Carrington to discuss her remarkable career, her artistic evolution, and her ambitious new album, Trip the…
Jul 23, 2026 · 32:33
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with country singer and songwriter Trey Calloway for a conversation about authenticity, tradition, performance, and the…
Jul 23, 2026 · 29:15
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer-songwriter Celeste Marie Wilson for a conversation about songwriting, identity, performance, and the long road…
Jul 23, 2026 · 31:35
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer, songwriter, producer, author, and visual artist Kelly Lang for a conversation about creativity, confidence,…
Jul 23, 2026 · 27:38
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with country singer and songwriter Makenzie Phipps for a conversation about small-town roots, faith, songwriting, performance,…
Jul 23, 2026 · 29:43
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with brothers Jesse and Noah Bellamy to talk about their outstanding new album, The Sunshine Shop , and what it means to build…
Jul 20, 2026 · 50:31
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music director Evan Zee for a conversation that begins with musical…
Jul 13, 2026 · 47:07
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Deer Fellow , the Austin-based duo of Alyssa and Matt, for a conversation about harmony, songwriting, production, and the…
Jul 6, 2026 · 44:24
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with John Cowan , a musician whose voice has been part of my own musical memory since I first heard New Grass Revival as a kid…
Jun 29, 2026 · 52:44
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer, songwriter, producer, studio builder, and longtime Austin music figure Hank Alrich for a conversation about songs,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 56:20
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with pianist, composer, producer, and sound designer Dave Mackay for a thoughtful conversation about musical identity, touring…
Jun 18, 2026 · 59:29
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with drummer, collaborator, and educator Eric Doob for a wide-ranging conversation about sound, taste, collaboration, and what…
Jun 15, 2026 · 48:40
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with bassist Tim Lefebvre for a conversation about groove, adaptability, tone, and what it really means to serve the music. Tim…
Jun 11, 2026 · 44:25
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with the extraordinary Wendy Moten for a conversation about longevity, versatility, professionalism, and the many different…
Jun 8, 2026 · 48:16
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with legendary percussionist Luis Conte for a conversation that goes far beyond music, into life, freedom, faith, and the deep…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:02:32
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with conductor, composer, and longtime contemporary music advocate Brad Lubman for a wide-ranging conversation about…
Jun 1, 2026 · 45:33
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Mark Kibble of Take 6 , a group whose music has been part of my life since the very beginning of my musical journey. We…
Jun 1, 2026 · 55:04
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down in person with drummer Joe Dyson , the first in-person conversation I’ve recorded for the show, and it couldn’t have been with a…
May 28, 2026 · 57:30
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with percussionist and educator Shawn Galvin for a wide-ranging conversation about orchestral life, teaching, and the deeper…
May 25, 2026 · 51:56
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Michael Bacon for a conversation that moves naturally through songwriting, teaching, film scoring, orchestration, and the…
May 21, 2026 · 48:23
Episode Summary On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Liam Duncan , the Winnipeg singer-songwriter, producer, and bandleader better known as Boy Golden . Liam…
May 21, 2026 · 1:15:11
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with percussionist, composer, and educator Michael Burritt for a wide-ranging conversation about teaching, performing,…
May 18, 2026 · 51:09
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with composer Adam Schoenberg for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about artistic identity, creative conviction, and…
May 14, 2026 · 55:53
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with composer, performer, and educator Casey Cangelosi for a conversation that moves comfortably between teaching, podcasting,…
May 11, 2026 · 47:56
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer and songwriter Lila Forde for a conversation that feels like it’s unfolding mid-song, equal parts instinct, craft,…
May 7, 2026 · 44:23
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Billy Allen and Jay Burgess from Billy Allen + The Pollies for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more…
May 7, 2026 · 54:13
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Texas songwriter Amber Westerman for a conversation about new chapters, creative honesty, and the courage it takes to…
May 4, 2026 · 1:06:46
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with percussionist Jake Nissly , Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony , for a conversation about what it…
Apr 30, 2026 · 45:55
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Elizabeth Ziman of Elizabeth & the Catapult , and at the time of this conversation, she’s about to release her new album.…
Apr 30, 2026 · 45:16
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter Ryan Dart for a conversation that goes far beyond music, into growth, healing, and what it really means…
Apr 27, 2026 · 48:34
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with guitarist, composer, and producer Matthew Stevens for a conversation about identity, collaboration, and the kind of…
Apr 23, 2026 · 51:16
About the Episode On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer and songwriter Aubrie Sellers for a conversation about her remarkable new album Attachment Theory…
Apr 20, 2026 · 52:27
About the Episode On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with keyboardist, arranger, bandleader, and all-around musical Swiss Army knife Jeff Babko . Jeff is one of…
Apr 16, 2026 · 44:29
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with singer and songwriter Tenille Townes for a conversation about truth, freedom, and the long road back to yourself. I’ve…
Apr 13, 2026 · 54:39
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with guitarist and composer Bob Lanzetti , best known as one of the founding members of Snarky Puppy . I’ve admired Bob’s…
Apr 9, 2026 · 41:39
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with guitarist and composer Stash Wyslouch for a conversation that moves easily between music, teaching, parenthood, and the…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:08:18
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with pedal steel guitarist Travis Toy for a wide-ranging conversation about craft, longevity, and what it really takes to build…
Apr 2, 2026 · 53:31
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with bassist Chris Tordini for a thoughtful conversation about what it really looks like to build a sustainable life in music.…
Mar 30, 2026 · 42:55
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with guitarist and composer Mark Lettieri for a conversation that lives right at the intersection of groove, discipline, and…
Mar 26, 2026 · 39:33
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter Grace Humphries , and we talk about what it feels like to be at the very beginning of an artist’s…
Mar 23, 2026 · 53:33
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Larry Goldings —keyboardist, organist, composer, and one of the most respected musical collaborators working today. Larry…
Mar 19, 2026 · 45:30
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Jake & Shelby , a Nashville-based songwriting duo whose music is built on a natural chemistry that you can hear…
Mar 16, 2026 · 50:49
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with guitarist, singer, and songwriter Trey Hensley , and it’s a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Trey…
Mar 12, 2026 · 47:34
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with pianist, composer, improviser, label founder, and educator Kris Davis —one of the most forward-thinking voices in creative…
Mar 9, 2026 · 33:53
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz at a remarkable moment in her career, fresh off multiple Grammy…
Mar 5, 2026 · 58:10
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with drummer and composer Beth Goodfellow , a musician whose touch, curiosity, and musical sensitivity have made her a…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:06:22
In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Eigsti , and this conversation goes everywhere I hoped it would. We talk about preparation versus spontaneity, writing music that leaves…
Feb 26, 2026 · 1:01:49
I sat down with Janie Barnett, a singer, songwriter, arranger, and educator whose career reflects a steady commitment to saying yes to what fits and no to what does not. We begin…
Feb 23, 2026 · 55:49
This episode is a special one for me: Steve Gadd. Steve is not just a great drummer. He is one of those rare musicians whose feel and sound are instantly recognizable. A few…
Feb 19, 2026 · 50:50
In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Oslender , and I’m not exaggerating when I say his playing lit me up the first time I heard it: pure joy, but with real depth underneath. We…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:07:51
I got to sit down with Alison Prestwood, an A-list bassist, singer, and bandleader whose playing has been anchoring records and stages for decades, and it felt like catching up…
Feb 12, 2026 · 41:07
In this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter CJ Hooper to talk about building songs—and confidence—as an independent artist without rushing the process. We dig into how…
Feb 9, 2026 · 49:03
In this episode, I sit down with percussionist Colin Currie for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, originality, live performance, and the lifelong pursuit of musical…
Feb 5, 2026 · 56:20
In this episode, I sit down with drummer Kim Trammell for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about groove, identity, longevity, and finding your way back to joy in music. Kim…
Feb 2, 2026 · 59:49
In this episode, I sit down with percussionist, composer, and author Russell Hartenberger for a deep and reflective conversation about sound, mentorship, history, and the long…
Jan 29, 2026 · 55:58
In this episode, I sit down with mandolinist, composer, and bandleader Jacob Jolliff for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, discipline, and building a musical life that…
Jan 26, 2026 · 59:44
In this episode, I sit down with drummer David Northrup for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about groove, longevity, and serving the song. David has built an incredible…
Jan 22, 2026 · 46:40
In this episode, I sit down with singer, songwriter, bassist, and musical innovator Scott Mulvahill for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, collaboration, and building…
Jan 19, 2026 · 59:13
In this episode, I sit down with Dame Evelyn Glennie to talk about what listening really means and why it matters far beyond music. We start with the origins of the Evelyn…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:05:57
In this episode, I sit down with drummer, educator, speaker, and author Rich Redmond, and this conversation goes far beyond the drum set. From the moment we start talking, it’s…
Jan 8, 2026 · 1:01:58
In this episode, I sit down with bassist and vocalist Keith Horne, and it feels like reconnecting with a player I’ve admired for decades. I talk about the first time I…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:08:12
In this episode, I sit down with drummer Paul Stewart for a conversation that starts with how music can connect people across oceans and turns into a deep dive on taste, touch,…
Dec 29, 2025 · 52:07
In this episode, I sit down with percussionist Doug Perkins for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a few personal connections and quickly opens up into a bigger…
Dec 22, 2025 · 53:52
In this episode, I sit down with bassist Jeff Picker to talk about the winding road from jazz to roots music, and how his time with Ricky Skaggs became a real-world education in…
Dec 18, 2025 · 1:02:20
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I reconnect with conductor and educator Aaron Kula, who shaped my summers in the Chautauqua Youth Orchestra at the Chautauqua Institution…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:08:14
In this episode, I talk with legendary timpanist, educator, and musical pioneer Jonathan Haas . Jonathan’s journey weaves together St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Juilliard, Frank…
Dec 11, 2025 · 1:06:08
In this episode, I sit down with bassist, producer, educator, and longtime Bacon Brothers collaborator Paul Guzzone . Paul and I first met backstage in Atlanta years ago when my…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:06:02
In this episode, I sit down with vocalist, composer, and guitarist Becca Stevens for a conversation that moved me in ways I honestly wasn’t expecting. We start with life right…
Dec 4, 2025 · 1:03:15
In this episode, I sit down with drummer Jordan Perlson for a deep dive into collaboration, sound, and how we listen to music in 2025. I’ve admired Jordan’s playing for a long…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:04:39
In this episode, I get to sit down with Peter Martin of Third Coast Percussion, an ensemble I have admired for years. Peter and I dive into the inner world of a percussion…
Nov 27, 2025 · 44:43
In this episode, I sit down with singer Bo Bice for a real conversation about life in music, overnight fame, and what it means to grow up and grow wiser without losing your love…
Nov 24, 2025 · 41:44
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with one of my musical heroes, David Garibaldi. We talk about what he’s been up to since stepping away from Tower of Power,…
Nov 20, 2025 · 55:48
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with percussionist Chris DeChiara , whose musical journey spans from teenage rock bands to drum corps, classical training, and…
Nov 17, 2025 · 45:16
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Jake Banfield, a singer, songwriter, and performer with deep Oklahoma roots who turned a career-ending basketball injury…
Nov 13, 2025 · 55:58
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with drummer, singer, and songwriter Alwyn Robinson , whose story travels from East Texas to Boulder, Colorado , and now to…
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