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Only In The Green Room

Mount Tam Media
New Orleans
High Sierra Music Festival
Grateful Dead
Karina Rykman
Terrapin Community
Across the Raccoon Straight
Jazz Fest
Pink Talking Fish
Jazzfest
Dead Funk Summit
Andy Frasco
New York
Mill Valley
Chaparral
Aaron Neville
Sweetwater Music Hall
Berklee College Of Music
Joe Marcinek
Melvin Seals
George Porter, Jr.

Welcome to Only In The Green Room - Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media. Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists - before and after shows - in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down with stories abound!

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Michael Mullins (trombone) and Bradford Lewis (guitar) — two more members of the Legacy Coalition, and bandmates in their own project — join us to fill in the rest of the story.

They walk us through how the Coalition really came together: an idea ye... more

Backstage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum during French Quarter Fest, we caught up with Cyril Neville, his son Omari Neville, guitarist Jake Eckert, and his son River — the teenage keyboard player who rounded out the lineup of the Legacy Coalition, a ... more

Trumpet player and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick sits down with us in the green room at Jazz Fest to talk about her decades-long love affair with New Orleans — a city she calls "its own planet" — and the musical relationships that have shaped her caree... more

Singer-songwriter Kristin Diable joins Only In The Green Room at the New Orleans Jazz Museum during French Quarter Fest — and the conversation goes deep.

We talk about what it really means to lose your creative voice, how traumatic experiences can f... more

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Jennifer Hartswick
Jazz trumpeter and vocalist known for collaborations with prominent artists
Various including Christian McBride and Terrapin/Band collaborations
Episode: Jennifer Hartswick on Meeting Phil Lesh, Christian McBride & Why New Orleans Feels Like Its Own Planet | OITGR
Kristin Diable
Singer-songwriter and recording artist based in New Orleans
Independent artist
Episode: Kristin Diable: She Lost Her Voice for Years. Here's What Brought It Back
Eric Krasno
Musician, guitarist for Soulive
Soulive
Episode: Eric Krasno & Wally Ingram on Phil Lesh, Aaron Neville's Grammy, and the New Orleans–Dead Connection | OITGR
Wally Ingram
Drummer and extension of the Dead-New Orleans musical network
Various projects with Dead-related circles
Episode: Eric Krasno & Wally Ingram on Phil Lesh, Aaron Neville's Grammy, and the New Orleans–Dead Connection | OITGR
Dave Margulies
Founder of High Sierra Music Festival
High Sierra Music Festival
Episode: High Sierra Music Festival Founder Dave Margulies: New Orleans, New Venue & July 2026 Lineup
Cal Kehoe
Guitar player in Pink Talking Fish
Pink Talking Fish
Episode: Pink Talking Fish Interview (Backstage)|Only In The Green Room Podcast
Zack Burke
Drummer for Pink Talking Fish
Pink Talking Fish
Episode: Pink Talking Fish Interview (Backstage)|Only In The Green Room Podcast
Ricky James
Keyboardist for Pink Talking Fish
Pink Talking Fish
Episode: Pink Talking Fish Interview (Backstage)|Only In The Green Room Podcast
Eric Gould
Founder of Pink Talking Fish
Pink Talking Fish
Episode: Pink Talking Fish Interview (Backstage)|Only In The Green Room Podcast

Hosts

Dennis Strazulo
Host of the backstage conversations and guide for interviews; long-time Mount Tam Media collaborator.
Tami Larson
Founder of Mount Tam Media and co-host, frequently guiding interviews and shaping show direction.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Fabulous!

    This is a must listen. So many incredible stories and history for music lovers ..for Deadheads and more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iisoftheworld
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome Show

    We need more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anne146
    United States3 years ago
  • Old school vibes

    This show bring me back..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeoWorldsss
    United States4 years ago
  • Sumptuous Old school Music life

    Love this so much ! Intimate and real interview . ✨🌟✨ CHÉRAY

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHÉRAY
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it.

    The hosts are smart, articulate and funny.

    I love hearing about the music history in my home county. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hulllauren
    United States4 years ago

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Fans appreciate candid conversations with seasoned musicians and the authentic, informal vibe of backstage chats.
Audience loves the intimate, behind-the-scenes storytelling and longtime music-history focus.
Listeners frequently mention nostalgia and the strong sense of community around festivals and live shows.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kristin Diable: She Lost Her Voice for Years. Here's What Brought It Back
Q: How did your move between Baton Rouge, New York, and New Orleans shape your music?
The places taught me different approaches to craft and performance, and New Orleans especially showed me a freer, more collaborative atmosphere that I wanted to embody in my work.
Jon Chi Interview (Backstage) | Only In the Green Room Podcast
Q: What role does improvisation and vulnerability play in your live sets?
He emphasizes openness on stage, embracing mistakes as part of the flow, and how the improv spirit strengthens connections with the audience and fellow musicians.
Jon Chi Interview (Backstage) | Only In the Green Room Podcast
Q: How did you stumble into this community and how has it shaped your music?
Jon Chi explains that moving between the East Coast and Berklee, then reconnecting with Terrapin and meeting key collaborators, expanded his world and created a network that influences his collaborative approach and sound.
Meels Interview (Backstage) | Only In the Green Room Podcast
Q: Tell me about the journey to your second album.
The second album, Across the Raccoon Straight, was recorded in Oakland with Nashville producers, recorded live to tape to capture a raw, cohesive sound, and serves as an ode to the West Coast and Mill Valley, signaling growth and a larger stage ahead.
STEVE POLTZ Interview (Backstage at Sweetwater Music Hall)|Only In The Green Room Podcast
Q: So one of my favorite parts about a Steve Poltz show is you never know what you're going to get. What have been some of your sources of inspiration recently, like in the last week?
Poltz describes writing spur-of-the-moment songs inspired by the sound man and backstage moments, then following where inspiration leads, often without a set list, which keeps the performances fresh and unpredictable.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Only In The Green Room

What is Only In The Green Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on backstage conversations with touring musicians, band leaders, and industry insiders, recorded in green room settings before or after performances. Episodes frequently weave personal origin stories, scene histories (notably New Orleans and the jam-band community), live-performance anecdotes, and collaborative dynamics across bands and festivals. Listeners get an intimate pulse on creative processes, touring life, and the evolving cross-pollination between regional scenes and iconic acts, with standout moments often highlighting memorable meetups, festival memories, and the human side of making music. A notable strength is the relaxed, community-driven vibe that surfaces honest reflections, practical career updates, and l... more

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Recent guests on Only In The Green Room include:

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7. Zack Burke
8. Ricky James

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