Don Gehman has produced records for everybody from Stephen Stills to John Mellencamp to R.E.M. to Bruce Hornsby to Tracy Chapman to Hootie and the Blowfish. This is his story from Pennsylvania and Clair Brothers, to Florida and Criteria, to name producer. Quite a journey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Spivack, talent buyer for Danny Wimmer Presents rock festivals, discusses building festival lineups, challenges in the music industry like Woodstock 50, securing headliners, emerging bands, and the impact of festivals on band careers. Insights on budgeting, booking strategies, rising headliner prices post-COVID, and the importance of rock streaming. Reflections on memorable career moments, family dynamics, and unity in the rock world.

He's got a new autobiography, "What a Fool Believes."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Thomas, the smooth frontman of Matchbox Twenty, discusses his evolution in music preferences, nostalgia for past experiences, and watching habits. He reflects on personal stories, relationships, life on tour buses, and coping mechanisms. The conversation covers contrasting maternal care, family dynamics, and growing up with turbulent family dynamics. Rob shares insights into his musical journey with Matchbox Twenty, publishing ownership, financial values, and the future of the music industry.

Michael Shrieve was the drummer on the first five Santana albums, you know him from the Woodstock movie! Michael goes deep into all of those records, as well as his work with Stomu Yamashta, Automatic Man and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Grimm is Chief Counsel for Policy and Strategy for the House Judiciary Committee majority staff. We address intellectual property legislation and how the sausage is made. This is an insider's view into what really goes on in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist for Television and solo act. Interesting guy...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Elliot-Kugell has a new book about her mother, "My Mama Cass: A Memoir."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Dire Straits from their one and only manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Native American Stevie Salas played guitar for Rod Stewart, was the guitarist and music director for Mick Jagger, and has worked with a cornucopia of artists, from Terence Trent D'Arby to T.I. and Justin Timberlake. Stevie is a personable raconteur, you'll love him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.