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Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe Plummer

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Touring
Seattle
Punk Rock
Los Angeles
Punk Music
Music Production
La Jolla Babylon
Hawaiian Music
New York City
Portland
Traditional Music
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Covid-19
California
Jazz
Public Domain Recordings
Dublin

Joe Plummer and friends share their stories from life on the road. We hear funny, sad and sometimes scary tales from musicians, comedians and writers. He's also "Checks-In" with artists to hear new music, find out what they've been up to and whats next on the creative docket. Have a tour story? Want to get in touch with Joe? Send a message to hello@ruinousmedia.com. Tour Stories is produced by Rui... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Blaha
Musician, member of The Blind Shake
The Blind Shake / Swami Records
Episode: The Check In with Jim Blaha-I Will Die In This Jean Jacket-The Blind Shake
Mallory Hawk
Musician, debut record Chinook
Independent artist
Episode: The Check-In with Mallory Hawk
Lily Wolter-Penelope Isles
Musician and member of Penelope Isles
Penelope Isles
Episode: The Check-In with Lily Wolter-Penelope Isles
Dent May
Musician and songwriter featured on the show
Musician
Episode: The Check-In with Dent May
Johnny Whitney
Guest artist, vocalist mentioned as part of Evil Island
Blood Brothers; Evil Island
Episode: The Check In with Evil Island- Cody Votolato-Johnny Whitney
Cody Votolato
Guest artist, guitarist, part of Evil Island
Blood Brothers; Evil Island
Episode: The Check In with Evil Island- Cody Votolato-Johnny Whitney
Dawson Daugherty
Lead singer of Almost Monday
Almost Monday
Episode: The Check-In with Dawson Daugherty-Almost Monday
Steve Manning
Nine-plus-year Sub Pop Records employee; former Rocket employee; storyteller
Sub Pop / The Rocket; Pacific Northwest music scene
Episode: Special Episode! As Many Weirdos As Possible with Steve Manning
Bob Bert
Musician known for Pussy Galore and Sonic Youth connections
Pussy Galore, Sonic Youth
Episode: The Check in with Bob Bert- Beach Bongo Bloodbath, Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Knoxville Girls

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Joe Plummer
Host of Tour Stories/The Check-In

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Sensitive and creative host + interesting guests x no filler = Excellent show! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Malcolms
    United States3 years ago
  • This is fun!!!

    Hey Now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johamesburg
    United States3 years ago
  • Joe

    Has good taste in music and can carry an interview , impressed by how stimulating some of the artists stories are with articulate nuances.

    Personal, specific and humorous at times! Enjoy this Podcastermasters!!!!

    Rc

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zzfredsd
    United States5 years ago
  • Unique & Personal

    I'm really enjoying this private peek into the lives of such talented and creative entertainers. It feels like I'm eavesdropping on two friends catching up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niko311?
    United States6 years ago
  • GOOD

    Awesome tour stories. Really nice check ins with musicians stuck at home during COVID. The Buzz story will leave a mark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonderful Human
    United States6 years ago

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Host has a warm, engaging interview style that brings out nuanced artist stories.
The format balances gear-talk, process, and touring life in a way that feels actionable for aspiring guests and sponsors.

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The Check In with Jim Blaha-I Will Die In This Jean Jacket-The Blind Shake
Q: You both sing in The Blind Shake and write lyrics. And are your vocals different on this?
Jim explains that the lyrics and vocal approach evolved, with faster writing sessions and a focus on honesty, which influenced the vocal delivery on the solo record.
The Check In with Jim Blaha-I Will Die In This Jean Jacket-The Blind Shake
Q: Hey Jim, how are you doing?
Jim responds that he is well and discusses the ongoing setup and initial tech challenges, leading into the conversation about his project and background.
The Check-In with Dent May
Q: Dent, what's happening?
I'm in a good place, reflecting on my roots and talking through the making of my new album and the people who helped shape it.
The Check-In with Melanie Radford
Q: When and where will the album be released and performed live?
The album is released on June 26th in Seattle, with a fully immersive live show at the Good Shepard Center featuring a full band and collaborators.
The Check-In with Melanie Radford
Q: How do you approach writing when field recordings are your starting point?
I start with the bass and vocals, letting the field recordings guide rhythm and harmony, and the vocals often carry the melody during writing.

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A candid music-focused interview series that blends in-depth artist conversations with behind-the-scenes tour and recording stories. Episodes center on how musicians write, record, and tour—covering studio textures, live performance dynamics, creative decision-making, and the realities of balancing art with touring life. Sponsors and gear chatter are interwoven, offering listeners practical context on production tools and touring workflows. Notable appeal includes intimate, conversation-driven storytelling from a wide range of indie and experimental artists, plus first-hand accounts from the road that illuminate the music industry's day-to-day realities.

A standout aspect is the host's steady, personable interviewing style that sustains lo... more

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1. Jim Blaha
2. Mallory Hawk
3. Lily Wolter-Penelope Isles
4. Dent May
5. Johnny Whitney
6. Cody Votolato
7. Dawson Daugherty
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