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The Bandwich Tapes

Brad Williams
Music Industry
Music Education
Drumming
Bluegrass
Percussion
Nashville
Jazz
Big Love Car Wash
Music
Collaboration
Country Music
Pat Metheny
Live Music
Los Angeles
Teaching
Atlanta
Pat Metheny Group
Brian Stephens
Family
Engineering

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 actuall... more

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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 life, and the creative possibilities that live between composition, impro... more

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 it really means to make music in today’s world. I first came across Eric’... more

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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 has built one of the most distinctive and wide-ranging careers in modern... more

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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 ways a singer can build a meaningful life in music. Wendy has one of those c... more

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Wendy Moten
Singer with a versatile career across pop, country, jazz, and Americana
Episode: Wendy Moten: Versatility, Grace, and a Life in Song
Luis Conte
Legendary percussionist
Various artists (Cuba to LA session work)
Episode: Luis Conte: Freedom, Feel, and the Music That Lives in You
Brad Lubman
Conductor, composer, and advocate of contemporary music
Ensemble Signal; Eastman School of Music
Episode: Brad Lubman: Precision, Community, and a Life in New Music
Mark Kibble
Member of Take 6, vocalist, arranger, and collaborator
Take 6
Episode: Mark Kibble: Harmony, Purpose, and a Lifetime of Listening
Joe Dyson
Drummer on tour with Pat Metheny
Musician
Episode: Joe Dyson: Listening, Lineage, and the Path to Innovation
Shawn Galvin
Percussionist, educator, and orchestral musician
Episode: Shawn Galvin: Musical Thinking, Orchestral Life, and the Art of Teaching
Michael Bacon
Musician, composer, educator, member of The Bacon Brothers
Episode: Michael Bacon: The Craft Behind the Collaboration
Michael Burritt
Percussionist, composer, and educator
Eastman School of Music (longtime faculty)
Episode: Michael Burritt: Teaching, Legacy, and the Sound of a Life in Music
Liam Duncan
Winnipeg-based singer, songwriter, producer, and bandleader known as Boy Golden
Boy Golden
Episode: Boy Golden: Songs, Feel, and the Freedom to Let Go

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Brad Williams
Host of The Bandwich Tapes; interviews musicians about craft, collaboration, and the realities of making music.

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Michael Bacon: The Craft Behind the Collaboration
Q: What have you learned about preparing for live orchestral performances tied to touring schedules?
He shares that preparation is key, aiming to minimize stress during rehearsals, coordinating schedules to avoid conflicts with film work, and ensuring everyone understands the plan to keep performances smooth and cohesive.
Michael Bacon: The Craft Behind the Collaboration
Q: How did your approach to collaborative songwriting evolve from Nashville sessions to your work with your brother?
He describes two main modes: the traditional Tin Pan Alley approach with structured sessions, and a more spontaneous, confessional style that his brother often drives, highlighting how they differentially contribute to the songs they write together.
Michael Bacon: The Craft Behind the Collaboration
Q: What does a typical week look like for you across teaching, composing, and performing?
The guest explains he guards a schedule where Lehman College obligations and band gigs are balanced, with everything shifted around concerts and tours, and he emphasizes the importance of flexible planning and a supportive family to manage it.
Joe Dyson: Listening, Lineage, and the Path to Innovation
Q: How did your relationship with Pat Metheny begin and evolve into a collaboration?
A mistaken email led to an initial audition-like exchange, subsequent house recording sessions, and finally joining the trio on tour, with Metheny continuing to share music and opportunities during the pandemic.
Joe Dyson: Listening, Lineage, and the Path to Innovation
Q: Do you attribute learning to be a good listener to a head start in becoming a successful musician?
Yes, listening is foundational; it's a training ground from early church experiences and from working with mentors, and it translates into staying present with great artists and communities.

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The Bandwich Tapes centers on musician-to-musician conversations that peel back the curtain on how music actually gets made. Across episodes, guests discuss craft, collaboration, and the realities of recording, touring, and staying creative in a fast-changing industry. The format blends deep dives into process with personal stories from drummers, composers, singers, and producers, often touching on live performance, genre-blending, and the evolution of the music business from streaming to indie releases. A standout theme is the emphasis on listening, collaboration, and the human side of making art—an approachable, studio-to-studio vibe that's valuable for listeners who want practical insight into the craft and career of making music. One-of... more

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1. Wendy Moten
2. Luis Conte
3. Brad Lubman
4. Mark Kibble
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7. Michael Bacon
8. Michael Burritt

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