Bob is the rare guy who seems like he’d give you one of the best hugs of your life, then turn around and melt your face off on guitar.

Lizzy and Bob talk about his path through music, the Vermont scene, the audition that led to playing with Mike Gordon, the stories behind I’ve Been Down, making music on a chicken coop, and the psychology career he nearly pursued.

Press play for the stories, laughs, and heart behind the music. Don’t miss this one!

I sat down with the one and only Marc Brownstein to talk about exactly that, plus his background growing up in NYC, coming up in the music scene, the conspiracy of test-tube jam bands, playing SPAC with Goose, and a whole lot more.

Marc is thoughtful, hilarious, incredibly down to earth, and an all-around easy-going delight. 

We talk about growing up in the musically rich, ever-dynamic community of Evanston, Illinois; making beats as a kid on a Dr. Rhythm; and the difference between what he calls “morning” and “nighttime” music.

Along the way, we get into working with Goose, Fela Kuti, improvisation, imitation, inspiration, learning how to truly listen, managing nerves, and what’s next on the horizon.

Sitting down with the legendary Jay Blakesberg was an absolute thrill. We talked photography, music, counterculture, creativity, and the wild stories that only come from spending decades documenting history as it unfolds.

An unforgettable conversation with a true original and an all-around gem of a human.