Pickathon Podcast

Zale sits down with Matt Wagner, Executive Director of Creative Neighborhoods. They discuss the challenges facing Pickathon, how we've been working on these issues for years, and why audience feedback is so critical in shaping a sustainable future for the festival. -Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. -Be sure to check out the Showdown Saloon in Portland, Oregon, for great music and events curated by Pickathon seven days a week!  Keep up-to-date on the schedule at www.showdownpdx.com   -Thank you all for listening!

On this week’s episode of the Pickathon podcast: Zale and his good buddy Phil Pirone, co-founder of the band JJUUJJUU, as well as the fabulous music festival Desert Daze, share stories of festival nightmares and miracles, as well as the dedication it takes to conduct a music festival with passion and love for the art, no matter the adversity. Be sure to check out JUUJUU's latest release, Up To You, as well as the rest of their fantastic catalogue wherever you collect your ear worms!   -Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    -And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.   -Thank you all for listening!

On this week's episode of the Pickathon podcast: We're just 8 days away from Pickathon, and at the top, Zale talks about all the creative design plots and neighborhood schematics that are going to be showcased this year. He is then joined by le plus talentueux, Erin Rae, who discusses the influential creatives that dawned from Tennessee and the regions alike, her innate drive to be unique in the musical landscape, and the myriad of talented folks that have helped her fulfill her musical passion along the way. Be sure to check out Erin Rae's latest single, On Her Side, and the rest of her catalogue of great music wherever you collect your earworms. . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. . Thank you all for listening!

This week on the Pickathon podcast: at the top, Zale reveals some exciting news about a new endeavor coming down the Pickathon pipeline! Zale is then joined by esteemed rock-n-roller, Madeline Link of the hit new rock band, Packs, where they discuss the means to help the music community through outreach, and mentorships to build upon the next generation's dreams and creative endeavors. Be sure to check out PACKS's latest album, Melt the Honey, wherever you collect your earworms. -Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! -And check out our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. -Thank you all for listening!

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks a little bit about the work going into designing and constructing the art installations around Pickathon this year. Exciting stuff! Zale is then joined by the crazy talented Julia Steiner, of Ratboys, where they talk about everything from basketball, to the unsung Chicago music scene, to all the excitement of DIY band management and production. Be sure check out Ratboy's music wherever you collect your ear worms.    - Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    -And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.   -Thank you all for listening!

This week on the Pickathon podcast: at the top, Zale talks about how much “vibe” plays an important factor into developing the festival. Zale is then joined by the soulful strut of Adi Oasis as she talks about how music has shaped her world, how the industry is reshaping the world of the artist, finding your artistic identity, and how important it is yo never settle for less than what you want from your work. Be sure to check out Adi Oasis’s latest release, the deluxe edition of Lotus Glow, wherever you collect your ear worms! Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!  And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. Thank you all for listening!    

This week on the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks about the humble origins and goals of the Pickathon festival. Zale is then joined by the one and only Alec Duckart of the hit band, Searows, where they discuss Alec's humble origins, how it feels to be thrust into fame while staying true to your authentic self, and the meaning of finding success on your own terms. Be sure to check out the work of Searows wherever you collect your ear worms. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.    Thank you all for listening!

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: Zale and his guest, Jake Kohn, soon to be a voice of his generation, spare no time getting down to the nitty gritty about growing up in the eastern United States, the influences that shaped Jake's sound, how he found success at such an early age, and what it means to synthesize the greats while developing an original sound of your own. Be sure to check out the music of Jake Kohn wherever you collect your earworms. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.    Thank you all for listening!

In this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: At the top, Zale talks about his early days as a music festival connoisseur, and a little about the inception of Pickathon. Zale is then joined by the multitalented co-founder of Elephant Revival, Bonnie Paine, where they talk about everything from bottle rocket wars in Ward, Colorado, cooking-oil powered tour buses, tour bus fires, the tragically beautiful origin of their namesake, and what’s down the pipeline for Elephant Revival. Be sure check out Elephant Revival's music wherever you collect your ear worms.    . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.    . Thank you all for listening!

On this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale walks us through the current challenges and future endeavors of Pickathon’s journey. Zale is then joined by one of the world’s most authentic and creative young artists, Billie Marten, where they talk about personal journeys of self discovery, letting passion find you, and to ultimately be patient with yourself and your goals. Be sure to check out Billie Marten’s latest EP, OurVinyl Sessions, out now wherever you collect your ear worms. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.    Thank you all for listening!

Welcome to season two of the Pickathon Podcast! On todays episode: at the top Zale catches us up on the news of Pickathon's conditional use permit. You probably already know this by now, but.......WE WON! A resounding YES from our friends and neighbors in Happy Valley! Pendarvis Farms, here we come AGAIN! Zale then sits down with one of Country's newest greats, the sultry toned Vincent Neil Emerson, where they talk about everything from Vincent's heritage, his connection to Southern country in particular, and what it truly means to put in the work, and somehow make it through the struggle that is following your passion, your call, your niche. Be sure check out Vincent Neil Emerson's music wherever you listen to your favorite music. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. Thank you all for listening!

On this episode of the PIckathon podcast: at the top, Zale gives us an update on Pickathon's status for a conditional use permit, which is being decided on very soon! Our wonderful guests, the wildly talented Piya, Nya and Sabrina, from Say She She, then jump in to give Pickathon some love and support, and express their kinship with Pickathon for social justice and humanitarian advocacy. Along with their impressive backgrounds as soul/funk singers and songwriters, Say She She utilizes their talents and positions to not only voice rich harmonies, but give voice to struggling communities, and the disenfranchised. Be sure check out Say She She's music, and their latest release, Silver, wherever you listen to your favorite music. . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. . Thank you all for listening!

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us an update on the future of Pickathon and the conditional use permit. Community is key! We thank you all for your support! Zale then sits down with legendary artist Doug Martsch of Built To Spill where they talk about all the happenings in the world of indie-rock, the myriad of venues that contribute to the indie-rock scene all across the US, his love and appreciation for what Pickathon brings to the festival world, and how perseverance in your craft and what you love to do does have a power to fulfill you whether or not you make it big. It's your art and no one can take that away from you. Be sure to check out the work of Built To Spill wherever you listen to your favorite music! . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. . Thank you all for listening!

On this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us some updates on the progress of Pickathon getting a conditional use permit. Zale then sits down with the incomparable Mike Dillon to talk about everything from his history in the music industry (some great stories), the inception of Punkadelic, the many pies of rock that percussion dips its finger into, the abundant and important musical culture in New Orleans, and the struggles of being a working musician in an ever-inflating country. Be sure to check out the work of Mike Dillon and Punkadelic’s music wherever you listen to your favorite music. . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. . Thank you all for listening!

On this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us some updates on the progress of Pickathon getting a conditional use permit, and thanks the wonderful community for all of their support. Zale is then joined by Ramón Perez Prieto and Grimaldo Del Solar, two of the four members of one of Peru’s most eclectic and electrifying bands, Novalima. They give us a break down of their roots, the many machinations of putting an album together, and a little history of Peruvian instruments and musicality. Be sure to check out the work of Novalima wherever you listen to your favorite music. . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. . Thank you all for listening!

On this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us some updates on the progress of Pickathon getting a conditional use permit. Zale then sits down with contemporary Powwow artist, Joe Rainey, to talk shop about bringing Powwow music to the forefront of today’s music scene, the art of utilizing recording tech and tapes to create a wholly unique sound, and how the power of faith in your culture, yourself, and in others can take you beyond your own wildest dreams. Check out Joe Rainey’s ever growing creative archive of Powwow music and culture at soundcloud.com/rainmanmnx. And be sure to buy his albums on Bandcamp at  joe-rainey.bandcamp.com! . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. . Thank you all for listening!

On this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks us through the process of Conditional Use permits, and how important community is for keeping independent festivals afloat. Zale then sits down with Mariam Diakite and Erich Huffaker of the Oakland-Malian rock band, Orchestra Gold, where they discuss the styles and dynamics of Malian music, the intimacy between the instrumentation and Mariam’s vocal style, and the crucial element that is being a cross-cultural, local band that has the power to share musical stylings that come from another part of the world. Be sure to check out Orchestra Gold’s music wherever you listen to your favorite tunes. And check out their latest EP, Vol II: The Lost Tapes, available for digital download on Bandcamp. . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcast on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.

On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale reflects on how far Pickathon has come, as well as the significance of putting in the work to stand out as an independent music festival. Zale is then joined by the magnanimous duo of They Hate Change, Vonne Parks and Andre Gainey, who give us some insight into the Tampa, Florida music scene, what inspires them to push the genre of hip-hop, and how you can make a name for yourself no matter where you come from. . Be sure to check out all of They Hate Change's music wherever you get your vibes adjusted! . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcast on! And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.

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On this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale gives us an update on what’s going on at Pendarvis Farm, the future of Pickathon, and how community can be your biggest support system and help keep you afloat. Zale then sits down with three of the four members of the unanimously beloved southern rock band, Wayne Graham, where they talk about everything from being in touch with your local scene, to becoming an American spark oversees. Check out Wayne Graham’s latest release, Ish, on Bandcamp, Spotify, or wherever you discover your true loves.