https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roadies-rebels--6782209enMusic InterviewsGuesthouse Projectshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cade6448ba53073b6ff0e40e6c891fee.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roadies-rebels--6782209Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:50:30 +0000Greg McVeighGreg McVeighroadiesandrebels@gmail.comGreg McVeigh hosts experts from the professional audio community - live sound mixers, studio pros and artists. falsec047bd7c-9809-5e17-ad51-be9b024f7119episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-had-to-be-there-bonus-episode-1--75218604

• Greg frames the series as a personal, audio-only bonus to Roadies and Rebels, inspired by his book Just One Hundred Questions
• He explains the new theme music for these bonus episodes, including a tribute to the late Rick Elias
• He shares how first visiting New Orleans in 1985 hooked him on the city through food, music, and atmosphere
• He describes the scale and sound of Jazz Fest, from zydeco and brass band to gospel, rhythm and blues, and more
• He names key Louisiana artists he fell in love with, including Zachary Richard, Wayne Toups, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Neville Brothers
• He tells a family story about taking his daughter to see Aaron Neville and her shocked reaction to meeting him backstage
• He recalls how New Orleans music seems to take over your body, even if you are not a dancer
• He reflects on his many messy, unforgettable nights in the city and gives credit to friends who helped make them happen
• He shares the story of first hearing George Porter Jr. in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and being stunned by that swampy, funky bass sound
• He recounts an all-night hang at Tipitina’s involving Jimmy Buffett, Ed Bradley, and a very bad bodyguard plan
• He describes an evening at Daniel Lanois’s studio listening to unreleased music and fighting the giggles over a family story about an upside-down American flag

Timestamps:00:00 — Opening disclaimer and the “unreliable narrator” setup
00:30 — From Just One Hundred Questions to the Roadies and Rebels bonus series
01:28 — Theme music for the bonus episodes and a tribute to Rick Elias
01:58 — First trip to New Orleans and the food that made it unforgettable
02:27 — Jazz Fest and the global mix of sounds in one place
02:56 — The Louisiana artists and bands Greg kept returning to
03:25 — Taking his daughter to see Aaron Neville and her backstage reaction
04:23 — Why New Orleans music makes even non-dancers move
04:53 — Losing his mind in New Orleans and why he keeps going back
05:22 — The friends who made the adventures possible
05:51 — Meeting George Porter Jr. and hearing his bass rig in person
07:08 — “How a beach became a swamp” and the sound that stuck forever
07:35 — A drunken Tipitina’s night with Jimmy Buffett and Ed Bradley
08:09 — Hanging at Daniel Lanois’s studio and hearing unreleased music
08:37 — The upside-down flag story that broke the tension
09:08 — Closing thoughts, New Orleans advice, and the urn joke
09:37 — Where to find more from the show and the book

Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75218604Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:48:07 +0000Greg McVeighYou Had to Be There: New Orleans, Jazz Fest, and a Few Stories Too Good to Forget. Greg kicks off this bonus episode with a disclaimer about memory, then uses it to launch into a story-rich ride through New Orleans, Jazz Fest, and the musicians and...

• Greg frames the series as a personal, audio-only bonus to Roadies and Rebels, inspired by his book Just One Hundred Questions
• He explains the new theme music for these bonus episodes, including a tribute to the late Rick Elias
• He shares how first visiting New Orleans in 1985 hooked him on the city through food, music, and atmosphere
• He describes the scale and sound of Jazz Fest, from zydeco and brass band to gospel, rhythm and blues, and more
• He names key Louisiana artists he fell in love with, including Zachary Richard, Wayne Toups, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Neville Brothers
• He tells a family story about taking his daughter to see Aaron Neville and her shocked reaction to meeting him backstage
• He recalls how New Orleans music seems to take over your body, even if you are not a dancer
• He reflects on his many messy, unforgettable nights in the city and gives credit to friends who helped make them happen
• He shares the story of first hearing George Porter Jr. in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and being stunned by that swampy, funky bass sound
• He recounts an all-night hang at Tipitina’s involving Jimmy Buffett, Ed Bradley, and a very bad bodyguard plan
• He describes an evening at Daniel Lanois’s studio listening to unreleased music and fighting the giggles over a family story about an upside-down American flag

Timestamps:00:00 — Opening disclaimer and the “unreliable narrator” setup
00:30 — From Just One Hundred Questions to the Roadies and Rebels bonus series
01:28 — Theme music for the bonus episodes and a tribute to Rick Elias
01:58 — First trip to New Orleans and the food that made it unforgettable
02:27 — Jazz Fest and the global mix of sounds in one place
02:56 — The Louisiana artists and bands Greg kept returning to
03:25 — Taking his daughter to see Aaron Neville and her backstage reaction
04:23 — Why New Orleans music makes even non-dancers move
04:53 — Losing his mind in New Orleans and why he keeps going back
05:22 — The friends who made the adventures possible
05:51 — Meeting George Porter Jr. and hearing his bass rig in person
07:08 — “How a beach became a swamp” and the sound that stuck forever
07:35 — A drunken Tipitina’s night with Jimmy Buffett and Ed Bradley
08:09 — Hanging at Daniel Lanois’s studio and hearing unreleased music
08:37 — The upside-down flag story that broke the tension
09:08 — Closing thoughts, New Orleans advice, and the urn joke
09:37 — Where to find more from the show and the book

Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>610aaronneville,cafedumond,concerts,daniellanois,dixieland,georgeporter,jazzfest,jimmybuffett,lindaronstadt,nevillebrothers,neworleansmusic,qscaudio,zydecomusicfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/detroit-to-david-lee-roth-steve-mcguire-s-wild-ride-in-concert-sound--73629227
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73629227Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:53:08 +0000Greg McVeighSteve McGuire has spent a lifetime making big rock shows sound massive, from David Lee Roth and The Cult to Bowie tributes, but the real story is how a shy Detroit kid became the kind of front-of-house engineer artists trust with the whole room. This...
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2746concertsound,davidleeroth,detroitrockcity,digico,donwas,heilsoundmicrophones,solidstatelogic,thecultfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diverse-career-of-russ-long-studio-engineer-live-sound-yamaha-pro-audio--73110417
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73110417Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:09:16 +0000Greg McVeighDiscover the journey of Russ Long, a versatile sound professional whose career spans studio engineering, live sound, and his impactful work with Yamaha Pro Audio. This episode dives into lessons learned, industry insights, and personal stories that...
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2680amygrant,belmontcollege,concerts,livesound,mixingconsoles,nashvillemusic,rickelias,rivage,toursound,vincegill,yamahaproaudiofalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-church-audio-to-the-queens-tour-courtney-gladney-talks-mixing-concert-sound--72810294#wavesaudio LV1 and #digico. Courtney discusses the reason for choosing certain microphones. Finally, the relationship between character, talent, and longevity in the music industry and Courtney's efforts to inspire the next generation through college advising and mentorship. 

Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72810294Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:54:14 +0000Greg McVeighCourtney Gladney shares his journey from church volunteer to touring sound engineer for major R&B acts including behind-the-scenes of the Queen's Tour, stage rotation technology, and arena setup. Hear Courtney and host Greg McVeigh discuss the...#wavesaudio LV1 and #digico. Courtney discusses the reason for choosing certain microphones. Finally, the relationship between character, talent, and longevity in the music industry and Courtney's efforts to inspire the next generation through college advising and mentorship. 

Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2350alphasound,churchsoundmixer,concertsound,digico,gladysknight,heilsound,livesoundengineer,memphismusic,microphones,pattilabelle,stephaniemills,wavesaudiofalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buford-jones-concert-sound-legend-talks-pink-floyd-zz-top-eric-clapton-and-other-platinum-acts--72160001
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72160001Mon, 25 May 2026 22:27:06 +0000Greg McVeighBy his estimate Buford Jones has mixed 32 Platinum recording acts in concert during his storied career. Join us as he takes a deep dive into his early days as well as a look at a secret or two in his technique for getting great sound. Did you know...
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>3805false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-runge-talks-tour-management-punk-rock-and-parkinson-s--71900163
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71900163Thu, 07 May 2026 00:55:37 +0000Greg McVeighTour veteran Jim Runge and his wife Stacy join host Greg McVeigh for a revealing conversation about the couples journey. From touring with top bands and artists worldwide to having to stop due to Jim's Parkinson's diagnosis, their story is poignent...
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>1901false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-workman-talks-production-grand-ole-opry-charlie-daniels-and-heil-sound--71322014
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71322014Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:43:20 +0000Greg McVeighLong-time pro audio veteran, Bob Workman, currently works at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry where he oversees many aspects of that venerable buildings productions. He's also toured extensiviley with the late Charlie Daniels and Billy Ray Cyrus.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2691billyraycyrus,charliedaniels,concerts,gibsonguitars,grandoleopry,heilsound,livesound,nashvillefalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jackson-smith-talks-all-things-guitar-plus-collaborating-with-legendary-artists--71071816
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71071816Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:22:52 +0000Greg McVeighGuitarist Jackson Smith plays bingo halls one day and major music festivals with his mom, Patti Smith, the next. He's recorded with Steve Earle, Lisa Marie Presley and many others. 
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2629concertsound,electricguitar,eltonjohn,livesound,pattismith,tboneburnettfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/erik-rogers-talks-mixing-john-fogerty-black-crowes-and-more--70782985
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70782985Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:04:54 +0000Greg McVeighVeteran sound mixer Erik Rogers talks about his work with John Fogerty as well as mixing the Black Crowes. We get into a discussion about new gear and wind up with a very touching story from Erik.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2519@blackcrowes,concertsound,fortunateson,johnfogerty,@wavesaudiofalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-liberman-talks-jimmy-buffett-rolling-thunder-and-more--70484359
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70484359Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:48:56 +0000Greg McVeighBob Liberman, AKA "Lipbalm" gives a touching and hilarious account of his days as Tour Manager for Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2234false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frank-gallagher-the-scotsman-talks-sound-mixing-for-the-b52s-talking-heads-and-others--70208223
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70208223Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:32:56 +0000Greg McVeighJoin host Greg McVeigh as he talks with Frank Gallagher on a wide ranging list of topics related to concert sound. From Suzi Quatro and Talking Heads to this years Super Bowl, Frank has done it all. 
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2748b52s,concerts,livesound,microphones,talkingheadsfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-landy-talks-war-stories-vs-memories--69912029
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69912029Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:44:48 +0000Greg McVeighJan Landy is the founder of Soundbroker.com as well as the host of his own podcast, "Thinking Out Loud With Friends." 
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2717false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-hines-talks-voice-over-work-ai-steve-harvey-and-nikki-sixx--69334825
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69334825Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:09:43 +0000Greg McVeighDave Hines, a noted radio pro and voice-over performer talks about his career path as well as challenges with AI. Also, a hilarious conversation and bad translation of his Norwegian gaming VO work.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2363ai,gaming,iheartradio,microphone,nikkisixx,podcast,steveharvey,voiceoverfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-sully-sullivan-talks-about-touring-with-roger-waters-rihanna-and-many-others--69134975
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69134975Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:56:00 +0000Greg McVeighFamed sound mixer Sean "Sully" Sullivan visits Roadies & Rebels" to talk about his career path and mixing high profile artists.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2500false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ken-newman-talks-sound-mixing-for-barry-manilow-anita-baker-and-others--68834272
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68834272Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:05:41 +0000Greg McVeighVeteran sound mixer, and cool guy, Ken Newman spends time with Greg McVeigh talking about his New Jersey background, his early days with A-! Audio and mixing for acts such as Barry Manilow, Paul Anka and Anita Baker.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2149anitabaker,artistrelations,barrymanilow,concerts,livesound,microphones,tourlife,toursoundfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-weiss-talks-about-touring-with-lyle-lovett--68576396
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68576396Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:28:14 +0000Greg McVeighLive sound engineer Steve Weiss gives an in-depth talk on his career path and touring with Lyle Lovett.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2169lelandsklar,livesound,lylelovett,russellkunkelfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-brothers-through-music-and-film--68569061
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68569061Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:02:55 +0000Greg McVeighIn this episode, host Greg McVeigh interviews his brother Scott McVeigh. Listen as they discuss their separate, yet related, journeys through film and music. Hear Scott talk about his time with Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Boy George,...
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>1928artistrelations,brucespringsteen,concerts,drunkanddirties,livesound,michaeljacksonfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-dias-talks-artist-relations-branding-and-more--68508201
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68508201Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:36:55 +0000Greg McVeighOur guest Mike Dias is an expert in artist relations and branding. He is also a board member of The Roadie Clinic in Niles, Michigan. 
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2467false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/film-director-denny-tedesco-talks-wrecking-crew-immediate-family-and-more--68450601
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68450601Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:54:36 +0000Greg McVeighOn this episode our guest is film director Denny Tedesco who talks about his new doc project with the Manhattan Transfer. We also talk about The Wrecking Crew and Immediate Family films.
Many of the guests on this podcast are featured in my "Just 100* Questions" book. For purchasing please visit Guesthouse Projects. Also available on Amazon.]]>2323halblaine,immediatefamily,manhattantransfer,music,musicdocumentary,thewreckingcrew,tommytedescofalse11full