Live from Banjo Marcus Gillis

In Episode 1 of Season 2, I talk with the Queen of Neptune City, Nicole Atkins. Nicole and I discuss her most recent releases, Italian Ice and Memphis Ice, pandemic and post-pandemic life, alcoholism, and recovery, and focusing on your anus, not the seventh planet from the Sun.

In Episode 34, I talk with Portland-based singer-songwriter Jeffrey Martin. Jeffrey and I discuss life, music, the sometimes-overgeneralized dichotomy of society, beat writers, and songwriting.

In Episode 33, I sit down with the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Jason Pipkin. Jason is currently the touring keys and bass player for The Lone Bellow. Jason and I discuss his life, his life in music, and his life in music and touring in a band with his wife Kanene, and Jason's hopes for life and music in the future.

In Episode 32, I sit down with the multi-instrumentalist Evan Westfall, known worldwide as the banjo player for the folk band CAAMP. Evan and I discuss his journey into and deep dedication to music and the genuine friendships that have allowed for the band's continuing success.

In Episode 31, I sit down with roots musician Noah Engh, also known for his alter ego Uke In A Suit. Noah is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. We talk about Noah’s life in music and how “Uke In a Suit” came to the world.wide.web.

In Episode 30, I chat with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ana Tivel. We talk about Ana’s new music and what we gained and lost with quarantine.