Nathans & Roncast

Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt
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Each episode of the Nathans & Roncast features a deep dive into a single song. Hosted by Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, this podcast includes conversations with the artists, as well as subject matter experts about the real-life stories behind story songs you know and love.

  1. 27 JUN

    Professor Louie remembers Garth Hudson

    In our Season 2 finale, we speak with Professor Louie about his memories of working with The Band for over 16 years. He produced their three comeback CD’s in the 90’s: “Jericho,” “High On The Hog” and “Jubilation.” Louie played on and produced their hit song Atlantic City. He talks at length about his time working with the great Garth Hudson. He also talks about his recording engineer work with other clients.

    38 min

  2. 20 JUN

    Livingston Taylor: Life without a rear view mirror

    In the saucy second half of our interview with Livingston Taylor, the legendary folk musician gets philosophical about life, electricity and fire, performing, teaching, and hope. Notably, he discusses why he doesn’t want to dwell too much on his past. He said he sees more patterns as he works with more students over time. “I learn from them what they learn from me.” And he takes out his guitar again to show us how standards inform his own creations.

    32 min

  3. 12 JUN

    Crowin' around with Professor Louie

    We speak with the great Professor Louie of Professor Louie and the Crowmatix, taking a dive into his formative years and musical education. He spoke about how he found his voice in a tough business. “You’ve got to elevate yourself” and be happy for your friends when they are successful, he said, echoing one of the band’s new songs. He spoke about how he learned about healthy competition from gospel groups. The band, from Woodstock, New York, has been performing since the year 2000 at numerous festivals, theaters, clubs and art centers, averaging 150 shows a year. Their new album is “Crowin’ […]

    38 min

  4. 4 JUN

    Livingston Taylor on being prepared and being of service

    We were honored to interview folk music legend Livingston Taylor, someone whose music has been in Aaron’s music collection for a very long time. In part one of our conversation with Liv, he talks about the importance of dressing for the occasion. We talk about how he worked with the BBC concert orchestra for his new album, including how he works with his friend, arranger Bill Elliott, for orchestral treatments.  He talks about how he does not write simple albums or songs, and how inspired he gets by songs from the great American songbook. And he takes out his guitar […]

    27 min

  5. 30 MAY

    Z. Mulls' "Rumpelstiltskin, Dead at 95"

    Michael speaks with Z. Mulls, who has co-written elegant and offbeat songs with Michael (you may know their song “Me and My Purple Monkey.”) They released their collaborative album “Less Hospitable Terrain” earlier this year. In their conversation, Z. talks about the origins of “Rumpelstiltskin, Dead at 95,” which required him to go back and review the old story — and then flash forward 40 years.

    23 min

  6. 23 MAY

    At summer's start, reflecting on its end (with Neysa Ricciardi)

    Michael recently recorded an album, “Blue Bayou,” with Neysa Ricciardi, and in this week’s episode, he speaks with Neysa about her songwriting process, the value of musical schooling, and writing for others. They discuss the song “September Sad,” which reflects on the end of summer.

    15 min

  7. 15 MAY

    Some thoughts on memorial songs

    This week we’ve lost some important people in our world. Aaron lost his brother in law, David. And the music world lost songwriter and guitarist Christine Havrilla. So it’s no surprise that Aaron has memorial songs on the brain. It’s always tricky to find the right song to play at a memorial service. Maybe you pick something that tells you a little about the deceased, or perhaps you want the song to make a comment on how we’re all feeling at this low moment. That’s the topic he explores for this episode.

    4 min

  8. 9 MAY

    To bridge or not to bridge?

    It’s one of the most delicate questions in songwriting. Do we add a bridge to our songs? Do they need that little bit of variation, those different chords, that rising melody? Michael takes a deep dive into the question of when a bridge is necessary; when it isn’t; and do they really have to sit two-thirds of the way through the song every time? He discusses a few of his songs and how he employed bridges in them, using them to transport the listener to somewhere new.

    13 min
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Each episode of the Nathans & Roncast features a deep dive into a single song. Hosted by Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, this podcast includes conversations with the artists, as well as subject matter experts about the real-life stories behind story songs you know and love.

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    Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
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