Episode 299: Joe Funk of Kitchen Dwellers

I’m excited to be back in Chicago after an EPIC European holiday and Joe Funk  of Kitchen Dwellers is back for a second round with me on Roadcase for this week’s episode!   Joe’s always down for a fun conversation, and he not only talks to me about his growing family, but also about the impact of Kitchen Dwellers steady rise over the past decade of grinding it out on the road, and how band member roles are constantly changing and evolving… in a good way. The Dwellers latest album, Seven Devils, is an intriguing ode to Dante’s Inferno — a concept album that ultimately found its conceptual direction pulled — literally — from the depths of Hell. It’s a heady concept that only a heady band such as the Dwellers could have pulled off, and they nailed it. It’s always fun to have Joe on the show — he’s smart, personable, and very much aware of his own role and how it’s evolved over time. The Dwellers are out on the road this Winter and coming to a Western ski town near you, so go check out this extraordinary (and trippy) band of brothers!! ==================================== Episode Chapters:  00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg 04:27 Technical Challenges and Introductions 07:28 Parenthood and Personal Growth 10:25 Life on the Road and Family Dynamics 13:30 Nature and Environment 16:35 Transitioning in Music Career 19:21 Creative Processes and Challenges 22:25 Inspiration and Life Events 27:37 Maintaining Emotional Connections Through Technology 29:16 The Journey of Growth in Music 30:10 Taking Risks for Production Quality 31:47 The Benefits of a Steady Climb 33:18 The Challenges of Sudden Fame 34:35 Investing in Future Success 36:37 Creative Collaboration in Music 39:48 The Evolution of Improvisation 44:09 Conceptualizing the New Album 48:57 Differences in Album Production Styles 53:15 Navigating the Balance of Jamming and Structure 56:21 The Unique Charm of Bluegrass Bands 56:37 Pine Creek: A Growing Music Venue 1:00:18 Themed Performances and Creative Shows 01:04:28 Meal Prepping and Culinary Adventures 01:07:51 New Music and Upcoming Projects 01:10:52 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg ==================================== For Kitchen Dwellers 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