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Tales from the Green Room

Tales from the Green Room

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 Welcome to Tales from 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! Tales from the Greenroom Special Edition (Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary Series) Mount Tam Media is thrilled to launch its Tales From the Green Room Podcast with a special series of episodes celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The roster of artists that have crowded onto the club's little stages, first at the original Sweetwater location two blocks away, and now at the new location which opened in 2013, reads like a Who's Who of roots & rock music: Bob Weir, Aaron Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Greg Allman, Van Morrison… the list of musical luminaries is endless. In the 80's, the Times of London hailed Sweetwater as one of the best nightclubs in America and the legacy continues! Mount Tam Media has been granted special access to Sweetwater’s green room during the venue’s 50th anniversary year to interview musicians, photographers, managers and the like, and capture their favorite moments and memories, preserving the untold secrets of what has graced these hallowed walls for half a century, before they are lost forever.© 2024 Mount Tam Media - All Rights Reserved Musik
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  • Jon Chi's Harmonious Circle: Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Live Music

    Jon Chi's Harmonious Circle: Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Live Music
    Jan 17 2026
    Marin County singer-songwriter, community and music collaborator Jon Chi joins “Only In The Green Room” as the first guest under the show’s new banner—recorded in the Sweetwater Music Hall Green Room before Jon played to a packed house for his birthday show at the iconic venue. In a conversation full of gratitude, community love, and live-music philosophy, Jon reflects on how the Terrapin scene helped shape his musical orbit, why vulnerability is where the magic lives, and how live shows remain irreplaceable—no matter what AI does to recorded music. Special guests Stephanie Salva (Tumbleweed Soul) and Elliot Peck (Midnight North, Phil Lesh & Friends) pop in before joining Jon on stage, adding stories about collaborations, harmonies, and the deep relationships built through the Bay Area music community. Creators & Guests Tami Larson - HostDennis Strazulo - HostCreators & Guests Tami Larson - HostDennis Strazulo - HostCreators & Guests Tami Larson - HostDennis Strazulo - Host The “how lucky am I to have stumbled into this community?” moment—and why Jon leads with love The Terrapin Crossroads/Marin/Bay Area musician ecosystem (and all the overlap that makes it work) - spawning collaborations and lasting friendships Jon’s musical roots: Massachusetts → Berklee College of Music → Bay Area scene The JP McClean (Melvin Seals JGB)) origin story: their first day as students at Berklee, a chart that looked like “hieroglyphics,” and instant respect Vulnerability on stage: choosing connection over perfection The “Yoga Mafia” crossover: how Now Yoga in Corte Madera became part of the music ecosystem Dead nights + mashups: blending Bee Gees, Biggie, Lou Reed, and more into jam setsWidespread Panic as Jon’s “first jam band show”—and later collaborating with bassist Dave SchoolsThe passing-down tradition: Jon’s kids performing and singing at shows Guest drop-ins: Stephanie shares what she’s working on (Tumbleweed Soul, new trio, gigs with Dave Nelson Band) Elliot talks first duo collaboration with Jon, returning from hiatus, and community support Jon Chi’s Birthday Show All-Star lineup: Sean Nelson — Drums Angeline Saris — bass Jordan Feinstein — keys Minglewood Lewis Jr. — percussion Patrick Byers, Natalie John, Andrew Ferren - Horns Elliott Peck and Stephanie Salva - Vocals Memorable moments & quotes: “I mean, I want to talk about how much I love everyone.” “I’d rather make a bunch of mistakes on stage and stay open to connect with people.” “If you’re willing to share vulnerabilities, that’s where deeper relationships grow.” “Even if AI disrupts recorded music—how do you ever replace live music?” Topics that hit hard: Why this scene works: It’s collaborative, supportive, and built on people being decent humans and strong musicians.Why live music wins: Because it’s shared presence, unrepeatable moments, and real connection.Why mashups matter: They expand the audience and keep traditions alive without turning them into copies. If you’re new here… This episode is a love letter to the Bay Area’s live music ecosystem—where jam culture, original music, yoga communities, and deep friendships all collide in the best way.Tags John Chi, Only in the Green Room, Sweetwater Music Hall, Terrapin Crossroads community, Bay Area music scene, jam band culture, live music podcast, Grateful Dead community, improv music, vulnerability on stage, post-COVID live music, Now Yoga Corte Madera, Elliot Peck, Stephanie Tumbleweed Soul, Dave Schools, Widespread Panic
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    43 Min.
  • Jonathan McHugh: From College Radio to Music Supervision — Mixing Sound, Film, and the Next Generation - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 4)

    Jonathan McHugh: From College Radio to Music Supervision — Mixing Sound, Film, and the Next Generation - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 4)
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, recorded backstage at the 2025 High Sierra Music Festival, the hosts sit down with veteran film producer, director, and music supervisor, Jonathan McHugh. Jonathan shares his experiences growing up in New Orleans, starting in college radio at WTUL, and his journey through the music and film industries leading to his current role as Hilton-Baldridge Eminent Scholar and Chair in Music Industry Studies at Loyola University New Orleans.

    The conversation delves into his time working on documentaries and music supervision projects, including his work with the artist Avery Helman (aka “Ismay”) and the film/podcast Finding Lucinda. Reflecting on the intersections of live music, film, and storytelling, Jonathan also addresses the importance of fostering community in music festivals, engaging younger audiences, and supporting emerging artists.


    This fun and insightful interview captures Jonathan McHugh’s vibrant personality with rich dialogue highlighting his decades-long career, mentorship, and passion for music, film, and education.


    HIGHLIGHTS


    “Younger music has to seep in more — you gotta book more of those acts. They have the disposable income; they’ll camp, they’ll go.”
    – Jonathan McHugh on engaging new festival audiences

    “It’s payback time — I owe Dave for every step of the way.”
    – Jonathan McHugh on mentorship and early career guidance by Dave Margulies, (Co-Producer, High Sierra Music)

    LINKS

    Jonathan McHugh – Faculty Profile at Loyola University New Orleans
    cmm.loyno.edu

    Finding Lucinda - Film and Podcast - https://www.findinglucindafilm.com/

    The Pure Band -Pure Rehearsal-Lucinda Williams- can’t let it go-https://youtu.be/t64_WYZFwt0?si=oiHAJx7kPc3L2Ew-

    Crooked-Truckin Kingofthecastle7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIL-E_wCzK8&list=RDtIL-E_wCzK8&start_radio=1

    High Sierra Music Festival
    Official Website -https://www.highsierramusic.com/


    #JonathanMcHugh #HighSierraMusicFestival #TalesFromTheGreenRoom #MusicIndustry #FilmProducer #MusicSupervisor #FindingLucinda #EmergingArtists #CollegeRadio #FestivalLife #IntergenerationalAudience #LiveMusic #Storytelling #MusicPodcast #BehindTheScenes #LoyolaUniversityNewOrleans #Ismay #LucindaWilliam
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    31 Min.
  • Karina Rykman: Joy Rides, Bass Lines, and Finding Her Voice Within Improv Vibes - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 3)

    Karina Rykman: Joy Rides, Bass Lines, and Finding Her Voice Within Improv Vibes - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 3)
    Oct 24 2025
    In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, recorded backstage at the 2025 High Sierra Music Festival, host Dennis Strazulo sits down with hardcore New Yorker and bad-ass bass player, Karina Rykman. Karina shares her experiences growing up in a highly intellectual family, her early start in punk bands at the age of 12, and her journey through various musical styles - including her experiences in the improvisational jam band scene - leading to her current solo projects and other collaborations. The conversation delves into her time playing with renowned multi-instrumentalists and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead’s keyboard player, Marco Benevento, the influence of her professional background in the music business, and how that shaped her career as a performer. Reflecting on her influences and the eclectic style defining her performances, Karina also addresses the importance of songwriting - how she has developed that craft - and her approach to creating music that integrates structured songs with improvisational elements.This fun and insightful interview captures Karina Rykman’s vibrant personality with rich dialogue highlighting her talent, adaptability, and dedication to her craft.If you don’t find Karina playing around New York City while rejuvenating from her summer tour, catch her at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya January 20 - 24, 2026 as part of Widespread Panic’s Panic En La PlayaHIGHLIGHTS And then for the next seven and a half years, I worked for Rocks Off and ended up as a GM. I made a whole salary. That was my whole life. I was working, working, working…and playing in five bands at the same time, and getting kind of cool illustrious gigs - I was on the Today Show with Julia Michaels backing her up and played on America's Got Talent in the backing band - like I was doing shit for sure - but I never ever thought that would parlay itself to where I would play music for a living. There was not a part of me that thought that would be a thing.-Karina Rykman on the unexpected outcome of her music career. It's very intoxicating to have people sing your songs back at you. It is very intoxicating! And to see Joy Ride, my song, being played on NFL football games. It’s being played on the radio. Like all these things where I'm just like, shit…that's crazy.-Karina Rykman on writing songs. I met my band mates, and I asked them to practice improvising with me because I got this crazy gig where it was gonna be an hour of improv. IAnd they were like, yeah. And then all of a sudden we got all these gigs and all this attention. We were just stepping on stage with no roadmap, zero, not an A section, not a B section, not a cover, nothing, and just improvising from the ground up. And people liked it. -Karina Rykman on the genesis of her improv bandLINKSKarina Rykman WebsiteMusic, Videos, Press, Merch, NewsletterKarina Rykman - “Joyride” (Official Music Video)Joyride, Karina RykmanVideo by Charlie CaukinAnimated by Charlie LaudKarina Rykman with Grahame Lesh and Friends at Pier 48 (Heart of Town) SF, CA Set 1, Night 3 - August 2, 2025Audio recorded by: Cam KeoughVid Cap by Ted SilvermanAKA TedToob.comSee Karina at Panic en la Playa - Jan. 20-24, Hard Rock Hotel, Riviera Maya, MXConnect with Karina RykmanFacebookInstagramTwitter/XSpotifyHigh Sierra Music Festival#KarinaRykman #HighSierraMusicFestival #TalesFromTheGreenRoom #JamBandScene #MarcoBenevento #JoeRussosAlmostDead #WomenInMusic #Joyride #BassPlayerLife #NYCMusicScene #ImprovisationalMusic #MusicPodcast #FestivalInterviews #MusiciansOnTour #SongwritingProcess #LiveMusicLovers #WidespreadPanic #PanicEnLaPlaya #BehindTheMusic #RockInterviews
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    40 Min.
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