Tales From The Green Room by Mt. Tam Media

04/16/2025

We’re so excited! We’re heading to 4/28-30 for behind the scenes interviews . Follow us to catch all scoop from the amazing line up of artists.

03/28/2025

For 50 years, Sweetwater Music Hall has been a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s live music scene. In our latest episode, blues legend TOMMY CASTRO shares his journey from playing small club gigs to headlining this iconic venue with The Painkillers.

Read our blog to learn about Tommy Castro and Sweetwater’s rich history: https://f.mtr.cool/ulzlnjbmdq

Welcome to the first of our flashback series, where we bring to life stories that have been tucked away "in the vault". Episode 31 of Tales From the Green

03/05/2025

ICYMI: We just released our 30th EPISODE!

Read our latest blog for behind the scenes details of this conversation with Max Flansburg & English Chris (Sam Grisman Project), LIVE from Terrapin Crossroads Sunday Daydream Vol.4.

Read more & listen now. 👉 https://m.mtrbio.com/geedlezfeo

This conversation marks a new milestone, it's EPISODE 30! And what better way to celebrate than with the Terrapin Community?!

03/05/2025

🚨Episode 30, out now!

We caught up with Max Flansburg & English Chris of Sam Grisman Project backstage at Terrapin Crossroads Sunday Day Dream Vol. 4! Max shares his mystical experience playing Jerry Garcia’s legendary Alligator Strat, while Chris recounts stepping in for that afternoon. Plus, stories about Billy Strings & Alex Hargreaves sitting in with the band!

Catch Sam Grisman Project on their upcoming East Coast run:
📍 Mar. 5 - Ardmore, PA
📍 Mar. 6 - Woodstock, NY
📍 Mar. 7 - Rochester, NY (Chris’s hometown show!)
📍 Mar. 8 - Northampton, MA
📍 Mar. 9 - Bridgeport, CT

🎧 Listen here and on all podcast platforms 👉 https://m.mtrbio.com/zpkkzlllen

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02/14/2025

3 Nights. SOLD OUT. But you can still be there!

Join the LIVE STREAM of Jackie Greene’s legendary Sweetwater Music Hall run this weekend, Feb 13-15—don’t miss out! Watch it here 👉 https://s.mtrbio.com/xuouwdzmsc

Plus, listen to our Tales from the Green Room episode with Jackie, where we talk music, family, and share untold stories. Listen now🎙️: https://s.mtrbio.com/ypgkmkicpg

02/11/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Sierra Ferrell on our show back in 2023, and now she’s officially a four-time Grammy winner! 🏆 Her album Trail of Flowers took home , and her incredible performances earned her three more awards.

Check out our latest to relive our chat with Sierra and celebrate her well-deserved success: https://s.mtrbio.com/zzgdfrqgus

We’re shining a spotlight on an artist we had the pleasure of hosting on Tales from the Green Room back in 2023—an artist whose star has only continued to

01/28/2025

What does it mean to create music from the heart? Reed Mathis breaks it down in our latest Tales from the Green Room podcast episode! 🎶

Read the blog to uncover Reed’s secrets to improvisation and the rhythm of true musical creativity: https://s.mtrbio.com/xtskepckfp

Then tune in to hear the full conversation—now streaming on all major podcast platforms!

In the vibrant world of music, improvisation stands as a testament to the unpredictability of creativity. If you're passionate about music and the undying

01/24/2025

Just dropped: A brand-new "Tales from the Green Room" episode featuring the one and only Reed Mathis!

Reed shares a sneak peek into his upcoming podcast series, The Gifts of Improvising, debuting January 29 via the Osiris Media Podcast Network. 🎶

This episode explores improvisation, the jam band scene, and the challenge of playing music that honors your heroes while staying true to yourself. Featuring guests like Joe Russo, Marco Benevento, and Jay Lane, plus a heartfelt tribute to Phil Lesh, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

🎧 Tune in now: https://bit.ly/4avkRUI

01/23/2025

The Benefit brought unforgettable energy to the Great American Music Hall! From standout performances to stories behind the guitars, this event was pure magic. ✨ Read our latest for an inside scoop into who we chatted with during this iconic episode: https://bit.ly/40uxjzC

Grateful Guitars Foundation

In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, Mount Tam Media takes listeners backstage at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco during the Grateful

01/08/2025

Our 8/13/24 Benefit episode is OUT NOW…including rising jam band favorite, 17-year old here discussing her other “old soul” music genre influences and the development of her own band! Watch this whole clip to check out her prowess on Jerry Garcia’s famed Alligator guitar!

Listen to the entire episode here: https://bit.ly/3C3EZk6

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See Bella Rayne:
1/11/24 in Crocket, CA
1/12/24 in Mill Valley, CA supporting
1/18/24 - Bella Rayne & Friends with , , , Alex Jordan, and

Cool B&W Photos by

01/08/2025

RIP Austin de Lone 💔 Legend. Mentor. Music & Community Icon. Gentleman. had the privilege of featuring in its October 2022 magazine issue chronicling his amazing career🎹🎼 and the Prader-Willi Homes of California Foundation. To honor and commemorate Austin at his celebration of life Benefit tonight for the De Lone Fund via a limited number of special reprints of the story will be available to attendees. We love you, Audie!🩷🧡💛💚

01/07/2025

ICYMI: 🎸 Tales from the Green Room took a trip to the historic Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY, to sit down with Dark Star Orchestra’s lead guitarist, Jeff Mattson!

Jeff reflects on his personal connection with Phil Lesh, what it felt like to play Jerry Garcia’s legendary “Alligator” guitar, and the vibrant differences between East and West Coast Deadheads.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
📖 Read the blog: https://bit.ly/422mHdq
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/4a4wrG1

01/02/2025

Jeff Mattson visits with backstage during its debut at The Capitol Theatre between Dark Star Orchestra’s first two shows since ’s passing. Jeff expresses his gratitude to Grateful Guitars Foundation for their support in keeping the music alive, shares his musical experiences with Phil and more! Dive into this special episode with us - OUT NOW! Listen here: https://bit.ly/4a4wrG1

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See Jeff and Dark Star Orchestra at The Capitol Theater 1/3/25 and 1/4/25.
Happy New Year!✨

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas from Tales From The Green Room! 💚❤️💚
We also celebrate two years since launching this project, and noticed our Holiday candle 🕯️ illuminating the work of 📸 - our first guest in December 2022. ☮️

12/21/2024

Fun holiday vibes 🎄🎅with and her band last night with (“Jimmy!”)! 🎸🔊
‘Tis the Season! 💚❤️

Happy Birthday 🎂

Thanks for the photos 📸

12/18/2024

Our Terrapin Crossroads “Sunday Daydream Vol. 3” episode is OUT NOW. Here, Stanley Jordan reflects on playing his favorite Grateful Dead song, taught to him by Phil Lesh; Greg Loiacono(Greg Loiacono and Stingray, The Mother Hips) recalls weeping hearing “Box of Rain” for the first time; Jerry Saracini of FORGOTTEN SPACE recalls his excitement playing at Terrapin Crossroads.

Listen to full episode here: https://bit.ly/3DhWmhe

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Photos by Gabriel Barkin

The Terrapin Family Band - Thurs. 12/19 Guild Theater - Menlo Park
Forgotten Space w/ and Nick Sandoval) - NYE 1/31 Granada Theater - Dallas
Stanley Jordan - 12/19 Dakota (Minneapolis), 12/21; 1/30-31 Fanatics -Lima, NY
The Mother Hips - 12/20,21,22 - Great American Music Hall -SF

12/18/2024

This week on , we go behind the scenes at Terrapin Crossroads' Sunday Daydream in San Rafael. It was a historic day—the late ’s final performance—and we sat down with legendary musician Stanley Jordan, Greg Loiacono of The Mother Hips, and Jerry Saracini of FORGOTTEN SPACE, all of whom shared the stage with Phil that day.

The conversation is filled with emotion and history as these artists reflect on their journeys, the magic of , and Phil's lasting legacy.

📖 Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/4gjHA8t

12/12/2024

:: Our latest podcast episode with is OUT NOW! Visit our link in bio to hear Steve Kimock discuss his gift from - a certified Wolf 2.0 guitar, crafted by - and other behind the scenes stories, including this clip about playing with lyricist Robert Hunter - exclusively on .

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3D4kLa9

Check out Steve this weekend with Jazz Is Dead in Memphis TN, Birmingham AL, and Columbia, SC! 12/13, 14, & 15