Episode 293: Brad Barr

Brad Barr is on the show this week, and I can’t wait to share this interview with you!!  Brad and his brother Andrew make up the amazing combo, The Barr Brothers, and they’re psyched to be back with a new album coming out this Friday, October 17, entitled Let It Hiss. This amazing album features a variety of collaborations with friends including Elizabeth Powell (Land of Talk), Josie Adams (Arc Iris) and none other than Jim James of My Morning Jacket.   Brad is a special human with incredible musical talents and a calm, confident and humble demeanor, and he talks to me about the long journey back after the pandemic. We discuss all the elements — personal and musical — that makes their expression just so unique. Brad is thoughtful and warm and I’m honored to call him a friend.  The Barr Brothers is currently out on the road, playing in support of Mumford & Sons through mid-November, and then will hit the road in February to play headlining shows throughout the US.   ========================================= Chapters:  00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg 05:20 Introduction and Technical Setup   08:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery 09:59 The Impact of the Pandemic on Music   17:07 Growing Up in Providence   25:46 Musical Education and Influences   27:29 The Heart of Rock and Personal Connections   34:07 Transitioning to Montreal: A New Chapter   40:27 From Improvisation to Structured Songwriting   43:31 Personal Growth Through Music   46:13 Collaborations and Guest Artists in New Music   54:10 The Journey of Songwriting and Healing 58:20 Facing Life"s Challenges Through Music   01:03:37 Relatability in Songwriting   01:05:48 The Future of Collaboration   01:07:24 Exploring Duo Dynamics in Performance   01:11:48 Innovative Guitar Techniques   01:18:31 The Unique Sound of The Barr Brothers   01:19:50 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg ============================================= For The Barr Brothers tour info and tour dates, click here For more information on Roadcase: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.com Or contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.com Roadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer