Inside Out w/ Turner and Seth

Seth and Rob first announce to the audience that Grant Green Jr. has recently expanded his work as a teacher, and that spots are open now for anyone who wants time with this legend of guitar. Then we hear a super casual conversation among three buddies touching on topics like how Grant is so often compared to his father, how his love of melody led him to the music of Bert Bachrach and how he ended up playing at post-Bob Weir show party and hanging with Bob.These are the Zambi Sessions, so Grant shared some Colonel Bruce insight including how when Grant moved to Atlanta he went from not knowing much about Colonel to gigging with him in a very short period of time. He relates stories about being on the bill with Colonel at a Michigan jazz festival, and being in the band with him and others (including Jon Fishman) for a widely-celebrated, still legendary Jam Cruise performance.We learn how Col. Bruce was more into going with gut, musical feelings than in weighing down a performance with too much preparation. Grant speaks about Zambi, the person and the vibe, and explains how he felt Col. Bruce's bands were akin to being a, "finishing school for musicians." We also learn Colonel's odd, and short-lived nickname for Grant, and the connection that Colonel pointed out that Grant had with actor/musician Billy Bob Thornton. Also, Grant shares thoughts about Hampton70, the triumphant, poetic and tragic final Col. Bruce Hampton performance.We get a bunch of other tidbits too.....about James Jamerson's Cadillac Fleetwood, Marvin Gaye as a football player, the "walk of shame" at Salt & Pepper club jam sessions early in Grant's career, and his badass trio with Bernard Purdie and Ike Stubblefield years later. We also find out what a meaningful and helpful mentor Lonnie Smith was to Grant (and Seth tells a funny story about he and Lonnie's Florida days together a quarter-century-plus ago). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth and Rob were allowed into Jeff Sipe's rehearsal space to talk about how Sipe's drumming/producing career unfolded, and the many roles Col. Bruce Hampton played in Jeff reaching his musical self-actualization.The hosts first learn how the young, aspiring Virginia drummer found his way to the Berklee College of Music, and about how he became buddies with Steve Vai right around the same time Vai was working toward being a full-time member of Frank Zappa's touring band.  Sipe talks about why he ultimately chose to leave Boston and move to Atlanta, and how he met and began playing with Col. Bruce Hampton.  Bruce initially shocked Sipe quite a bit - but they soon found their space together.Jeff discusses how this led to him being a major part of the "Monday Night Jams" - which started in Little Five Points in Atlanta - and how Aquarium Rescue Unit sprouted out of these legendary nights (Sipe brought Oteil Burbridge and Jimmy Herring into the fold).Jeff discussed the ARU years with such effusiveness that the powerful meaning that era of his career has to him is undeniably palpable.  The band was wildly spontaneous and had many crazy nights, countless moments of spontaneity and a slew of interesting fans. We hear about some humorous interactions with these show attendees during, and between performances. Jeff also offers insight into why ARU came to an end.Sipe also explains Colonel Bruce's clairvoyance, and the extremely positive influence it had on some.  He also talks about the one time he had an out of body experience - and it happened while playing with Col. Bruce.We also hear about the recording, teaching, producing and playing he is doing these days - much of close to his current home with musicians like Travis Book, but also all over the southeast with New Dawn Starkestra and others.We discuss Hampton 70!, and how The Colonel's initial greeting when they saw each other at rehearsal surprised him. Jeff shares some very personal insight about his view of that at-once-both-tragic-and-poetic, legitimately historic 2017 show at The Fox Theater in Atlanta.We learn about the comedic genesis of the Zambiland Orchestra and why Jon Fishman requested a certain specific Hoover vacuum cleaner to play while performing one of the years he joined in the fun.Jeff talks about touring with The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh, and the cryptic way Lesh gave Jeff feedback on his drumming.....Jeff shares his memory of when he finally heard, "the brown note!"He even reveals that while his mentors are slowly going away, he still has a few left........including Grant Green Jr. - and Grant will be the focus of the next episode of this podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Nick shares some more of the intangible lessons he learned from Col. Bruce, and that he chased down a strat for his initial rehearsals with Randall Bramblett Band.  We find out how Nick learned what a diamond was, and when he first got the call about Widespread Panic needed a temporary guitarist.  Nick explains his approach to rig selection and learning the material.  Johnson offers little windows into his interactions with the band during preparation, and some of the things that helped him to not only get a firm grasp on the material but also how to maintain the spirit of the music as he brings forth his own musical slant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this debut episode of The Zambi Files, we learn how Nick Johnson went from being an aspiring musician in high school to being asked to join Widespread Panic while their regular lead guitarist Jimmy Herring was on leave for health reasons. We learn about how Nick first had the opportunity to meet Col. Bruce, and how he was inspired to move to Atlanta.  Nick talks about his first days in Atlanta, and how his career would unfold to the point where he first played with Col. Bruce Hampton, and later was recommended to Randall Bramblett by The Colonel.  We hear some great stories from the Colonel days, about the Col. Bruce ethos and the unique ways Colonel Bruce conveyed subtle, but vital lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth and Rob return to podcasting after a multi-year absence and discuss their thoughts on resuming Inside Out with Turner and Seth (wTnS).   They throw around a few ideas and give a strong notion of what the central theme would be, and how the show would unfold. They also discuss Rob’s trip to see Billy Strings in Europe, Seth’s ever-burgeoning “Rocktioneer” career and the passing of Bob Weir (who was one of Rob’s two favorite living musicians). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.