Eric Krasno Plus One

Hey Plus One Fans!This week, we're revisiting the very first episode of Eric Krasno Plus One, featuring Kraz's interview with Dave Matthews. This is a look back at early 2020 when the COVID pandemic had just begun, and the entire music industry was wondering how long live touring would be shut down. Enjoy!-----------------Kraz talks with legendary jam folk icon Dave Matthews during the coronavirus pandemic. They talk about how they are getting by in these troubling times, their history together, streaming sites versus radio, and Neil Young. Questions? Contact us at krazplusone@gmail.com and your question may be answered in a future episode! Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey There EKPO Fans! We're continuing our focus on Women First with an encore presentation of this chat with Ani DiFranco. Enjoy!-------------------On this episode of Plus One Eric talks with guitarist and folk singer Ani DiFranco, who’s gained critical recognition in the neo-Americana folk world for unaffectedly blending her eclectic sound with socially and politically charged lyrics. She is also widely accredited for mothering the DIY movement in music. DiFranco started her own record label, Righteous Babe, when she was 19 and has since released 22 studio albums. In 2019 she put out a memoir, titled No Walls and the Recurring Dream, in which she details her life as a musician and activist. Last month Ani released a double single, “Do or Die” and “Contagious,” along with a music video for the former. The video promotes voting by dropping the viewer into an illustrious, quintessential display of the streets of New Orleans, to culminate with a social justice street-dance-party, ending in a silent tribute to justice by the Magnolia Bridge. The slick, Wurlitzer-decorated groove in combination with her versatile vocal dynamics provide a nifty instrumental section to compliment her message of unity and justice. Ani and Kraz talk through her recent projects, the journey to the digital age of music, and about her musical style choices and breakthroughs. Ani goes in depth on the influences that brought her to her current standing, and how she did it herself to become a matriarch for the DIY movement in music. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! And check out the podcast Festival Circuit: New Orleans, a new series about the music of New Orleans and the jazz fest from Osiris Media. Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey There Plus One Fans!Over the next few months, we're going to revisit some classic episodes of the show. This week, we continue our focus on Women First with Victoria Canal. Enjoy!---------------------------------------------In this episode of Plus One Eric talks to his good friend and one of his favorite young artists, singer-songwriter Victoria Canal. Having grown up across three continents and moving every year, from an early age Victoria used songwriting to channel her fears of not fitting in. It’s Canal’s complete comfort in her own skin that lets her trust audiences and be truly vulnerable with them, frequently bringing fans to tears. Her newest EP, Victoria, released on August 28th, represents a giant step forward for Canal as a writer and producer, and the resulting tracks convey a maturity far beyond her 22 years. Hear Victoria tell Eric why a seaside cliff near Barcelona was the only place to record such a profoundly personal album, and why it feels right to release it during such a difficult year.  Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group. -------------------Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off your purchase of premium CBD products.Visit GradysColdBrew.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off your first purchase of premium coffee and cold brew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey There Plus One Fans!Over the next few months, we're going to revisit some classic episodes of the show. This week, we're starting with a focus on Women First. Enjoy!---------------Eric's Plus One this week is Laura Lee, bassist for Khruangbin. They discuss how they are weathering the storm of COVID-19, how Khruangbin formed, Laura's newfound appreciation for Phish, and how Khruangbin's plans for 2020 have been altered. Questions for Kraz? Email krazplusone@gmail.com and maybe your questions will be answered on an upcoming episode! Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.---------------Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off your purchase of premium CBD products.Visit GradysColdBrew.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off your first purchase of premium coffee and cold brew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“... when I listened back to “The Man In Me,” I was like okay we created this via “satellite” … but it really felt live, and it had a feel ... It felt like we were a band.” -- Eric Krasno  For the first episode of 2022, Eric Krasno returns to sit down with Otis McDonald to celebrate the release of their new album, Always! In this conversation, you’ll hear an in-depth rundown of the making of the record, including the story of how the two met through Adam Deitch in the beginning of the pandemic, the genesis of the Otis McDonald project, and using demo vocals for final mixes on the album. They also talk about Otis’ home base at Hyde Street Studios, which gave birth to classic albums by artists including the Grateful Dead and Herbie Hancock, using technology to work together remotely, and take a look inside of Kraz's musical headspace when he talks about the writing process for the album. Joe Bagale, also known as Otis McDonald, lives by the philosophy that there are only two kinds of music; good music and bad music. He was born in upstate New York, but his tenure in San Francisco was where he definitively honed his craft, releasing three albums under his name from 2008 to 2014. Following the success of his early releases, Joe was commissioned by YouTube to write and record 30 new tracks for their audio library, which was the beginning of a new project he calls Otis McDonald. Playing all the instruments, writing, producing, mixing, and mastering 30 songs in a 3 month period, it proves to be his funkiest and most interesting music to date. Joe has shared the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, Mike Gordon, and many other legendary artists, and by the end of this episode, you'll know why he's had the success that he's had in recent years. Listen to Always on Spotify or Apple Music. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off premium CBD products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Plus One, singer-songwriter and masterful pianist Neal Francis sits down with Kraz to discuss making his new record while living and recording in an old church, his early influences and the musical experiences that lead to the formation of the instrumental funk band called the Heard, and his recent tour with the Black Pumas. Neal and Kraz also trade stories of taking essential big leaps early in their careers, and talk about the Chicago music scene, Neal’s methodology for writing music and lyrics, and much more. Neal Francis is a singer and songwriter from Oak Park, IL. “From a very early age, I was playing late into the night in a very stream-of-consciousness kind of way,” Neal has previously stated while citing influences ranging from ragtime to gospel soul to The Who. With a prodigy-like gift for piano, he sat in with a dozen different blues acts in Chicago clubs as a teenager, and formed a widely beloved funk band called The Heard before going solo. His new album, In Plain Sight, came out earlier this month, and is a portrait of profound upheaval and weary resilience, presented in a kaleidoscopic sound that’s endlessly absorbing. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on Apple PodcastsEric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off premium CBD productsIt’s visit BetterHelp.com/plusone to get 10% off your first month of professional online therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Plus One, drummer Nate Smith joins Kraz to talk about the making of his new record, Kinfolk 2: See the Birds, his eclectic range of influences which spans from The Police to Living Colour, and how he developed his vamp-based groove style that still allows for the addition of rhythmic color through the drums. You’ll also hear Nate dive deep on a songwriting credit that he received on a Michael Jackson tune, and Kraz tells Nate about a similar experience he had when 50 Cent used one of his own beats. The two friends also discuss how they were inspired by Herbie Hancock’s implementation of new-age technologies in his music, discovering James Brown and other funk artists through hip hop samples, and why Nate is thankful that he didn’t grow up around other musicians. Nate Smith is an American drummer, songwriter, producer, and three-time Grammy nominee from Chesapeake, Virginia. He has been a key piece in reinvigorating the international music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming. Nate’s resume of collaborators includes diverse and legendary names including Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, members of Vulfpeck, Brittany Howard, Chris Potter, José James, John Patitucci, Ravi Coltrane, and Somi among many others. His 2x Grammy-nominated debut album, KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere, exhibits the fusion of his original modern jazz compositions with R&B, pop, and hip-hop. In recent years, through a series of viral videos, he has emerged as one of the most influential and popular drummers of his generation. His videos have been viewed millions of times and have inspired countless musicians and fans, and in this episode he tells Kraz about the creative work that goes into his music.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off premium CBD productsIt’s visit BetterHelp.com/plusone to get 10% off your first month of professional online therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“... we all have something. Don’t be so worried about what the guy next to you has, just do your thing. Do your thing because your personality belongs to only you, and your playing should be your personality. That’s the best advice I could give man, be fearless …” -- Jimmy Vivino  On this episode of Plus One, guitarist Jimmy Vivino joins Kraz to talk about his familial roots in music and how he gravitated towards the guitar, keeping it simple during improvisation, and nurturing musical interest in young artists. You’ll hear Jimmy and Kraz dive deep on blues guitar playing and talk about all components of the style from gear, to soloing techniques, to conceptual philosophies about the instrument. They also discuss the calling from the blues that Jimmy felt as a young guitarist, Jimmy’s deep appreciation for black music, and jammin’ with Muddy Waters. Jimmy Vivino is an American guitarist, producer, and musical director. He is best known as the bandleader of Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, the house band for the TBS late night program, Conan. Aside from his work with the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy has played with many other exceptional groups including Beatles tribute band The Fab Faux, alongside another former Plus One guest, Will Lee. Jimmy has recorded several studio albums under his own name and contributed fantastic guitar playing to countless others, and he’s also served as an orchestrator and music producer for several films. In this episode Jimmy speaks humbly and informatively about his musical experience, and offers a wealth of wisdom for guitar players and musicians of all kinds. If you're a guitar player, you certainly don't want to miss this one! This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off premium CBD productsIt’s visit BetterHelp.com/plusone to get 10% off your first month of professional online therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Plus One, vocalist and songwriter Alecia Chakour joins Kraz to talk about the making of her upcoming album, Lotusland. You’ll hear the two longtime friends discuss the songwriting and recording processes behind the new record, growing up in a musical family and how that helped shape her perception of collaboration, and a genuine onstage moment that she shared with B.B. King when she was 10 years old. You’ll also hear Alecia tell Kraz why she appreciates the “parts making up the whole” in the context of background singing, and Alecia and Kraz take a trip down memory lane to their old neighborhood in NYC, reminiscing about being in close proximity to their creative companions. Alecia Chakour is a vocalist and songwriter best known for singing background vocals for Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Warren Haynes Band, and for her amazing collaborations with some of our favorite musicians. Alecia is set to release her debut solo album Lotusland on October 29, and in this episode you’ll hear her dive deep on the creation of the record, and why she’s so thankful for working with the incredible musicians who she’s collaborated with over the years. Check out Alecia’s new album, Lotusland, here. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off premium CBD products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Plus One, Kraz talks with fellow musical collaborator and longtime friend, Danny Mayer, who is best known as the guitarist for Star Kitchen, On the Spot Trio, and Kraz’s own Eric Krasno Band. In this conversation you’ll hear Danny and Kraz talk about Danny’s upcoming debut solo record, his musical background and the genesis of On the Spot trio, how learning to use Ableton inspired Danny to create his own music, and much more. You’ll also hear them talk about balancing their touring and family lives, how learning classical guitar changed Danny’s approach to the instrument, and Danny tells Kraz about his top 5 most influential guitar players, as they discuss Jimi Hendrix’s interpretation of the blues and a talkbox solo from Kraz on “Jesus Children” that spoke to Danny.  Danny Mayer is the guitarist for On The Spot Trio, Star Kitchen, and a number of other bands including Eric Krasno Band. He has toured nationally for the past 15 years and his unparalleled, expressive style of playing has landed him on stage with some of the most legendary musicians of this era including members of the Grateful Dead, The New Mastersounds, Trey Anastasio Band, Snarky Puppy and more. Through extensive touring and releasing numerous critically-acclaimed albums with the various groups that he’s a part of, Mayer has become an incredibly experienced musician with a wealth of knowledge to share with listeners. You can listen to his two new singles, “Basic Goodness,” and “Upsetter” here.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Plus One, Kraz chats with his friend Dave Gutter, best known from the band Rustic Overtones. Dave and Kraz have recorded, written, and produced together many times, including co-producing Aaron Neville's Apache album, as well as Eric's own Blood From A Stone. The pair also discuss Dave's punk roots, how Rustic Overtones managed to land a record deal with Arista records, and an hilarious evening which affected Dave's guitar playing from that night forward.Dave Gutter is a singer, songwriter, composer, and performer from Portland, Maine. Gutter has been hailed as one of the most perceptive and enigmatic lyricists of his time, and he’s best known for his work as frontman of indie rock groups Rustic Overtones, Armies, and Paranoid Social Club. Rustic Overtones are a seven-piece rock band with an extensive discography that includes 8 studio albums since 1995. The band's unique take on indie rock is heavily inspired by soul music, garage punk, jazz, and psychedelic music of the 60's and 70's, and Rolling Stone has called their style "a unique sound steeped in both Earth, Wind and Fire-style funk and late-era Beatles psychedelia.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit Melophy.com and use the promo code TIME to get 20% off your first lesson with top touring and studio musicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Plus One, brother and sister Clyde and Gracie Lawrence of the band Lawrence join Kraz for a wall-to-wall discussion that covers everything from their young career playing in an 8-piece band, to the recording process for their latest release Hotel TV, to how to go viral on Tik Tok. You’ll hear about how they balance their songwriting by both working together as a live band and by individually crafting arrangements in the studio, and how their parents fed them just the right music that they needed growing up. They also discuss Gracie’s acting career, the band’s savviness on social media, and working with Kraz on their debut album Breakfast, which gives listeners a look inside of Kraz’s mindset as a producer.Lawrence is a New York City-based 8-piece band fronted by sister and brother Gracie and Clyde Lawrence. Gracie and Clyde, as well as multiple other members of the band, have been playing together since their childhood, and in 2016 they released their debut album Breakfast, which hit #6 on the iTunes R&B charts on its first day of release. Since then, they have sold out headline shows across the country and appeared at festivals including Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and Firefly, and have also opened for Lake Street Dive, Vulfpeck, Soulive, Jacob Collier, and many other big-name acts. Last month they released their third studio album, Hotel TV which features many of the uplifting sounds that allowed them to make a name for themselves in the first place.You can listen to Hotel TV here.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit Melophy.com and use the promo code TIME to get 20% off your first lesson with top touring and studio musicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Plus One, Kraz welcomes one of the most proficient guitarists of all time, Leo Nocentelli of The Meters, onto the show. Leo and Kraz discuss everything from Leo’s thoughts on super-star artists sampling Meters songs, to his unconventional methods of gaining the confidence to play in front of crowds at an early age. The two also talk about Leo’s signature sound that he gets out of the Gibson ES-175, and he sheds light on the incredible rhythmic connection between drummer Zigaboo Modeliste and bassist George Porter Jr. You’ll also hear Leo talk about why The Meters split up in the late 70’s, the messiness of the business side of music, and why Leo enjoys being an essential contributor to the band from the background, and never the spotlight. This is a must-hear conversation between two masters of the guitar, and one of the most monumental musicians that funk has ever heard.Leo Nocentelli is a founding member and the lead guitarist for The Meters, a band that is often credited alongside all-time greats like James Brown as being one of the sole originators of funk music. He’s written classic songs including “Hey Pocky A-Way,” and "Cissy Strut," which he and Kraz discuss in-depth in the conversation. On top of his work with The Meters, he boasts an incredible musical resume as a session player, having recorded with legends such as Etta James, Temptations, Dr. John, and Robert Palmer. He’s a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award as a member of The Meters, but his playing and the band’s incredible discography speak for themselves, needing no official recognition. In this episode he details how he developed his one of a kind style that fuses funk, rock n’ roll, and jazz like no guitarist has ever done before.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit Melophy.com and use the promo code TIME to get 20% off your first lesson with top touring and studio musicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Plus One, Kraz talks with one of the hardest working musicians alive, world-renowned bassist Will Lee. In this conversation Will and Kraz talk about Will’s seasoned background as a session musician, their mutual connection to Yusef Lateef, and the 36 different albums that Will worked on during quarantine, which ranged from fusion, to blues, to funk, to Elvis impersonation. The two also discuss Will’s mastery as a band director while they dive deep on Love Rocks, the annual benefit show directed by Will that brings together an astonishing lineup of musical talent.  Love Rocks NYC has helped raise more than $13 million dollars to date, and has funded over 1.3 million meals to New Yorkers in need.  Will Lee is a bassist from San Antonio and HuntsviTexas known for his proficient session and touring work with a lengthy list of all-time great musicians. He has collaborated with Steely Dan, Diana Ross, D'Angelo, Mariah Carey, and many other incredible artists over the course of his 40+ year career, and is the founder of the world class Beatles tribute band, The Fab Faux. He is also one of the original members of The World's Most Dangerous Band, the house band on NBC's Late Night with David Letterman. Despite having such an extraordinary musical resume, the longtime veteran of all genres is incredibly humble about his work, and he has a great deal of wisdom to lend listeners in this episode.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code PLUSONE for 20% off premium CBD productsTo learn more about unique music workshops you can join this summer with Music Masters Collective, visit www.musicmasterscollective.org/plusoneVisit Melophy.com and use promo code PLUSONE for 20% off your first virtual lesson.Align your investments with your values at Greenfuturewealth.com. Receive a free report on your existing accounts by referencing “Osiris” when scheduling your virtual consultation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Plus One, mind-blowing pianist Marco Benevento joins Kraz to talk about recording and writing music over the last year, and the wide array of musical projects that he’s been a part of throughout his career. You’ll hear Marco tell the cheerful story of how he reconnected with Joe Russo after attending Berklee College of Music, and talk about his early musical development, including the “life-changing” moment when his parents surprised him with a Hammond organ. Marco and Kraz also dive deep on JRAD, discuss their circle of friends at Berklee and how that became the nucleus of the music scene that they’re both presently a part of, and much more. Marco Benevento is a keyboardist, songwriter, and producer from Livingston, New Jersey. He gained initial recognition for playing in the Benevento/Russo Duo, and the group eventually combined forces to tour with Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish under the name GRAB, in 2006. Aside from releasing 7 stellar solo studio albums, Marco also plays with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and has captivated audiences from all over the world with his indescribably enlivening playing style. He is also the co-founder of Royal Potato Family, a Catskill-based indie label that has released music for artists including Garage A Trois, Neal Casal, Stanton Moore and many more exceptional musicians. Marco is one of the most talented pianists in the world, and you won’t want to miss this conversation, as he details the events that led to him dropping the jaws of fans of all genres.   This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“... I put my head down, and I kinda feel like I’ve never looked back up. I just played, I woke up. Played, listened, learned. It was just music, guitar ‘till I went to bed. I’d be eating dinner with the guitar on.” -- Ariel Posen This week on Plus One, Kraz is joined by guitarist and singer Ariel Posen, who just released his second solo album, Headway, in March. In this episode Ariel details his musical development from the time he started playing piano in elementary school, up until the spontaneous moment when he realized that he was a full-time touring musician. You’ll also hear Ariel talk about recording his latest album at the same studio that his parents used to record at, and at the end of the episode he and Kraz nerd out about guitar, as they dive deep on Ariel’s guitars, open tunings, and slide playing.   Ariel Posen is a Canadian guitarist and singer from Winnipeg who gained initial recognition from fans and critics after releasing his debut solo album, How Long, in 2019. Ariel grew up surrounded and infatuated by music, as his parents toured and recorded in a folk band called Finjan. His soulful songs, unique slide style, and experimentation with alternate guitar tunings make him as distinguished as any young guitarist out there, and in this conversation you’ll hear him and Kraz talk about what makes his playing stand out. Ariel’s sophomore studio album, Headway, can be listened to here.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.To learn more about unique music workshops you can join this summer with Music Masters Collective, visit www.musicmasterscollective.org/plusoneVisit Melophy.com and use the promo code TIME to get 20% off your first lesson with top touring and studio musicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Plus One, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Helm joins Kraz to talk about her extraordinary life of music. You’ll hear Amy explain the writing and production processes behind her upcoming album What The Flood Leaves Behind, and how the legendary barn that her father built brings out the most genuine expression from the musicians who play within its walls. You’ll also hear Amy detail Levon Helm’s process for building the barn, discuss working with T Bone Burnett and how he helped her band Ollabelle grapple with immediate success, and her one of a kind story about seeing Joni Mitchell at The Last Waltz. Amy Helm is a singer-songwriter best known for her work with Ollabelle, the New York City-based folk group. She is also the daughter of Levon Helm, one of the greatest American musicians of all time and a founding member of The Band. She has won multiple Grammys as a performer and a producer, and her impressive discography and musical resume are testaments to her intense dedication towards her craft.   Amy’s upcoming album, What The Flood Leaves Behind can be pre-saved here, and is available on June 18. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit gradyscoldbrew.com and use code PlusOne20 for 20% off your orderVisit sunsetlakecbd.com and use code PLUSONE for 20% off your orderTo learn more about unique music workshops you can join this summer with Music Masters Collective, visit www.musicmasterscollective.org/plusone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this all-access release of Eric Krasno Plus One: The Guest List, enjoy a free preview of Kraz’s premium-subscriber content as he sits down with writer and podcast host Bee Getz for a riveting conversation about the jam world.  The Guest List is Kraz’s chance to connect more deeply with some of Plus One’s most engaged listeners, as he offers a closer look inside of some of the show’s exciting conversations. When you join The Guest List you’ll receive two bonus episodes per month, ad-free versions of all episodes, and access to Kraz’s Ask Me Anything page, where you can submit questions that he’ll answer in bonus segments. Subscription options are $5 per month or $50 per year.Join The Guest List here: https://plusone.supercast.tech/In this free preview episode, Kraz and Getz discuss Questlove and the Philly music scene in the 90’s, the impact that D’Angelo’s Voodoo had on neo soul, why it’s important to have a sense of community in music, and much more. You’ll hear Getz share unique insights about some of our favorite artists, as he and Kraz bring to light backstage tales that only seasoned insiders could tell. With over 20 years of experience covering music for various media outlets, Getz is a tested veteran of the jam scene and has a knack for bringing out the rawest, most genuine stories and opinions from artists like Kraz, and you won’t want to miss this special preview or what’s to come on The Guest List.Visit gradyscoldbrew.com and use code PlusOne20 for 20% off your orderVisit sunsetlakecbd.com and use code PLUSONE for 20% off your orderTo learn more about unique music workshops you can join this summer with Music Masters Collective, visit www.musicmasterscollective.org/plusoneThis podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kraz has one of his most captivating Plus One conversations to date, as legendary MC Pharoahe Monch joins Eric on the show. Pharoahe Monch has had one of the most accomplished careers of any hip hop artist over the last 30 years, thanks to his meaningfully complex lyrics, masterful manipulations of rhythm, and his meticulous production process. Rapper Kool Moe Dee wrote that Monch “is like an eloquent linguistics professor moonlighting as a rhyme serial killer terrorist, challenging the listeners' I.Q. while daring him or her to keep up.”In this episode, you’ll hear Kraz and Monch dive deep on the versatility of hip hop and what made Pharoahe fall in love with the genre, the writing and recording process for Internal Affairs, the legal fiasco behind the “Simon Says” sample, and much more. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Eric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group.Visit gradyscoldbrew.com and use code PlusOne20 for 20% off your orderVisit sunsetlakecbd.com and use code PLUSONE for 20% off your orderTo learn more about unique music workshops you can join this summer with Music Masters Collective, visit www.musicmasterscollective.org/plusone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Plus One, Kraz talks with songwriter, producer, and performer Citizen Cope. Citizen Cope is known for his authentic style, which blends elements of soul, rock, hip hop, and folk. In this episode Cope and Kraz dive into some of Cope’s lyrical influences, and talk about how he draws inspiration from a range of musicians that expands from Randy Newman to hip hop artists. You’ll also hear the two discuss changes in the record industry and how Cope found the right label, and stories about signing with Capitol Records and recording with Pharoahe Monch.Citizen Cope has put out 10 studio albums since launching his career in the early 90’s, and has worked with an impressive list of artists including Carlos Santana, Richie Havens, and Pharoahe Monch. His song “Let the Drummer Kick” from his 2002 album Citizen Cope is certified gold, and he has sold over 1 million records. Cope’s most recent album The Pull of Niagara Falls was released in April, and you can listen to it here.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Visit gradyscoldbrew.com and use code PlusOne20 for 20% off your orderVisit sunsetlakecbd.com and use code PLUSONE for 20% off your orderTo learn more about unique music workshops you can join this summer with Music Masters Collective, visit www.musicmasterscollective.org/plusoneEric Krasno Plus One is presented by Osiris Media. All original music by Eric Krasno. Executive Producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Produced by Ben Baruch of 11E1even Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.