Guests

The Bandwich Tapes features conversations with musicians, producers, songwriters, and educators about craft, collaboration, and creative life. Browse the full guest archive below.

Featured Guests

Recent conversations on The Bandwich Tapes include musicians such as Steve Gadd, Sarah Jarosz, Taylor Eigsti, Beth Goodfellow, and many others whose work spans jazz, Americana, classical, and contemporary music.

Guest Index

The Bandwich Tapes features conversations with musicians, producers, songwriters, educators, and creative thinkers across jazz, Americana, classical, roots, and beyond. Browse the guest archive below.

A

• Aaron Kula — conductor, educator, and champion of process-driven music making
• Adam McKnight — singer-songwriter and nonprofit-minded artist balancing gigs with service
• Alison Prestwood — A-list bassist, singer, and bandleader with deep Nashville and Americana roots
• Alwyn Robinson — singer-songwriter, drummer, and builder of thoughtful roots-pop songs
• Arnold McCuller — vocalist, songwriter, and longtime touring singer known for depth, recovery, and soul
• Art McNaughton — visual artist and musician exploring where image, rhythm, and expression meet

B

• Becca Stevens — genre-defying singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer with a singular voice
• Beth Goodfellow — drummer, composer, and sensitive collaborator known for her work with Iron & Wine
• Big Love Car Wash — soul-rooted band crafting expansive songs with heart, groove, and atmosphere
• Bill Cunningham — multi-instrumentalist and tradition-bearer shaped by a life handed down through music
• Bo Bice — singer and songwriter reflecting on fame, grit, and life beyond American Idol
• Brent Paschke — guitarist, producer, songwriter, and educator best known for his work with Pharrell Williams
• Brian Jarrett — drummer, bandleader, and beloved musical force remembered through a special re-release
• Brian Stephens — drummer, producer, and studio-minded musician bridging the bandstand and control room
• Brock Derringer — educator, percussionist, and thoughtful teacher focused on keeping music musical

C

• Carolyn Kendrick — singer-songwriter and folk artist centered on community, craft, and texture
• Chad Jeffers — touring guitarist whose career reflects the value of learning the business on the bandstand
• Chris DeChiara — percussionist and educator shaped by both rock roots and classical depth
• CJ Hooper — independent country singer-songwriter writing honest, story-driven songs
• Colin Currie — internationally celebrated percussion soloist and leading voice in contemporary music
• Courtnie Downs & Coby Rosson — songwriting duo and musical family story rooted in friendship, faith, and connection

D

• Dame Evelyn Glennie — legendary percussionist and listening advocate whose work reaches far beyond the stage
• David Northrup — seasoned drummer known for taste, time, and serving roots-based songs with authority
• David Garibaldi — iconic drummer whose work with Tower of Power helped define modern funk drumming
• David Blamires — versatile vocalist and global musical traveler known for his work with the Pat Metheny Group
• David Ellis — in-demand utility musician fluent on guitar, dobro, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo
• Doug Perkins — percussionist and educator devoted to fundamentals, tone, and the long game
• Dr. Brett Dietz — percussion educator and mentor known for teaching the music and paying it forward
• Drew Simpson — drummer with deep groove instincts and a feel for both the pocket and the show
• Dylan Rosson — road-tested guitarist focused on playing exactly what the song needs

E

• Eddie Brumlow — musician and teacher whose path reflects adaptability, humility, and openness
• Eric Tippens — arranger, collaborator, and musician shaped by friendship and musical trust

G

• George Sandler — versatile drummer whose career reflects feel, reliability, and range
• Glen Velez — legendary frame-drum pioneer, composer, and educator who expanded the instrument’s possibilities

H

• Howard Levy — harmonica virtuoso, pianist, and fearless improviser with a singular musical imagination

J

• Jacob Jolliff — mandolinist, composer, and bandleader building a deeply curious acoustic music career
• Jake Banfield — country singer-songwriter whose path from basketball dreams led to chart-topping songs
• James Raymond — musician, songwriter, and producer following the song across genres and generations
• Janie Barnett — singer-songwriter, arranger, and educator with deep roots in New York creative life
• Jeff Picker — freelance bassist and songwriter whose path runs from jazz to bluegrass to Nashville roots music
• Jeremy Casella — singer-songwriter reconnecting with the music, memory, and friendships that shaped him
• Jim Wood — musician, singer, and longtime friend whose story is built on shared songs and history
• Jody Abernathy — songwriter and close musical friend centered on presence, honesty, and connection
• John Mailander — fearless fiddler and violinist whose work bridges bluegrass, jazz, ambient music, and songcraft
• Jonathan Haas — legendary timpanist, educator, and advocate whose career connects Zappa, Glass, and ELP
• Jordan Perlson — deep-listening drummer and collaborator known for instinct, color, and support

K

• Keith Horne — bassist and vocalist admired for his time, feel, and musical confidence
• Kenny Head — keyboard player and musical friend shaped by ears, feel, and years on the bandstand
• Kevin Wyglad — drummer and collaborator who believes music is built by people as much as practice
• Kevin Albertson — songwriter and longtime bandmate whose friendships have always been set to music
• Kim Trammell — drummer whose groove, resilience, and self-awareness make him a compelling musical voice
• Kris Davis — pianist, composer, improviser, label founder, and one of creative music’s boldest thinkers

L

• Luke Bulla — virtuosic fiddler, singer, and multi-instrumentalist with broad vision beyond the instrument

M

• Maeve Gilchrist — Scottish harpist, composer, and innovator reimagining what the harp can do
• Maria Howell — singer and actress whose career stretches from the bandstand to film and television
• Mark Mundy — musician, producer, and engineer with deep bluegrass roots and a broad studio perspective
• Mark Little — Atlanta-based drummer, percussionist, and educator shaped by shared roads and lessons
• Mark Strickland — drummer and collaborator balancing the role of anchor with the urge to keep growing
• Matt Starr — touring drummer whose work reflects craft, versatility, and serving the artist first
• Matt Rollings — acclaimed pianist, producer, and arranger whose career spans Nashville, jazz, and beyond
• Matt Mundy — mandolinist and bluegrass musician grounded in rhythm, responsibility, and family tradition
• Matt Krahula — singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist finding a true musical home in his own sound
• Matthew Kaminski — jazz organist carrying groove from clubs and churches to the ballpark
• Michael Watson — working musician whose stage life reflects endurance, craft, and adaptability
• Michael LaMattina — percussionist and educator building a life in music through discipline and curiosity
• Mike Seal — guitarist and composer known for his personal sound and exploratory technique

N

• Niia — jazz-informed vocalist and songwriter bringing intimacy, groove, and self-discovery into modern songs
• Noah Young — versatile young percussionist, drummer, and bagpiper finding his own musical voice

P

• Paul Stewart — drummer whose identity is rooted in touch, influence, and serving the song
• Paul Guzzone — bassist, producer, educator, and longtime Bacon Brothers collaborator
• Paul Leim — legendary session drummer whose taste, trust, and time have shaped thousands of recordings
• Paul Wertico — legendary drummer and improviser known for intention, intensity, and boundless creativity

R

• Rachael Moore — producer, mixer, and engineer whose work connects major records, film, and Nashville craft
• Ray Herndon — guitarist, singer, and McBride & the Ride member with roots in the Handlebar J tradition
• Rich Redmond — drummer, educator, speaker, and author bringing energy and purpose to every room
• Rita Bliss — songwriter and banjo player blending old-time, Americana, and folk with a personal voice
• Rob Meany — songwriter and musician devoted to songs that hold up on and off the stage
• Rory Hoffman — multi-instrumental virtuoso whose versatility became a way of life
• Russell Hartenberger — percussionist, composer, author, and founding member of Nexus

S

• Sarah Jarosz — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for both solo work and I’m With Her
• Scott Mulvahill — singer-songwriter, bassist, and musical innovator unafraid of creative risk
• Shannon Wickline — keyboardist and longtime collaborator whose career spans sessions and the Charlie Daniels Band
• Simon Oslender — keyboardist and organist whose joyful playing balances depth, groove, and precision
• Skyler Williams — young drummer and musical son in a warm father-and-son conversation
• Stanton Moore — Grammy-winning New Orleans drummer, educator, and groove ambassador
• Steve Gadd — legendary drummer whose feel, sound, and musical maturity changed modern drumming
• Steve Cunningham — versatile bassist known for range, reliability, and long-haul musicianship
• Steve Ward — singer, guitarist, and songwriter reflecting on voice, craft, and the moment it all clicked
• Steven Fink — musician and sonic explorer led by curiosity, sound, and friendship
• Striking Matches — powerhouse duo blending harmony singing, slide guitar, and hard-earned songcraft

T

• Taylor Eigsti — Grammy-winning pianist and composer whose playing balances preparation with spontaneity
• The Unfaithful Servants - Band-Forward — roots band built around songs, ensemble spirit, and band-forward storytelling
• Third Coast Percussion — Grammy-winning percussion ensemble known for innovation, collaboration, and contemporary repertoire
• Tim Hamilton — seasoned musician and musical storyteller with a life full of bandstand wisdom
• Tim Sweatman — songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and engineer drawn to music with staying power
• Todd Meehan — percussionist, educator, and advocate expanding what contemporary percussion can be
• Tom Brechtlein — world-renowned drummer whose career spans jazz, fusion, pop, and decades of deep groove
• Tom Knight — versatile drummer whose path runs from studio work to the world stage
• Trish Imbrogno — bassist and singer whose classical grounding meets bluegrass feel and song sense

V

• Viktor Krauss — bassist, composer, and producer with a wide musical palette and unmistakable voice

W

• Wayne Viar — drummer and percussionist equally at home in orchestral, rudimental, and groove-based settings
• Wendell Cox — longtime lead guitarist and trusted right-hand man with decades of road wisdom
• Wes McElmoyle — thoughtful musician committed to intention, feel, and musical integrity
• William James — principal percussionist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and a thoughtful modern orchestral player
• Wilson Braswell — guitarist and singer known for warmth, musicality, and following the songs that matter