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The Bandwich Tapes

The Bandwich Tapes is a podcast where host Brad Williams sits down with musicians for thoughtful conversations about the craft of making music. Each episode explores the experiences, influences, and creative decisions that shape an artist’s work. From improvisation and songwriting to collaboration, recording, and life on the road, the conversations go beyond biography to focus on how music actually gets made. Guests include instrumentalists, composers, songwriters, and producers from across the

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27:38

Makenzie Phipps: Singing with Honesty and Purpose

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2026/07/23

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with country singer and songwriter Makenzie Phipps for a conversation about small-town roots, faith, songwriting, performance, and the experience of stepping onto one of music’s biggest television stages.Makenzie grew up in Bluefield, Virginia, near the West Virginia line, and began singing in church when she was four years old. We talk about the support she still receives from her hometown, the transition from a small community to

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32:33

Trey Calloway: Honoring the Roots While Moving Forward

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2026/07/23

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with country singer and songwriter Trey Calloway for a conversation about authenticity, tradition, performance, and the responsibility that comes with carrying country music forward.Trey grew up singing in church, where he learned early how music can bring people together. We talk about the influence of his Pentecostal upbringing, watching his father preach, and how those experiences shaped his instincts as an entertainer and his ability to

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50:31

Evan Zee: Big Ears, Deep Community, and the Music of...

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2026/07/20

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music director Evan Zee for a conversation that begins with musical connection and quickly opens into something deeper. I first found Evan while researching for another interview, tracing a path from Larry Goldings to Lila Forde and then to Evan. That kind of chain reaction is one of my favorite things about this show, and in this case it led to a conversation about listening,

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47:07

Deer Fellow: Color, Harmony, and the Full Sound of...

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2026/07/13

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Deer Fellow, the Austin-based duo of Alyssa and Matt, for a conversation about harmony, songwriting, production, and the creative life of a working independent band.Their new full-length album, Hues, is built around the idea of emotional color. We talk about how that concept developed, how songs from different points in their writing lives found a home together, and how video games, travel, nature, and everyday life all find their way

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44:24

John Cowan: The Voice, the Bass, and a Life of...

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2026/07/06

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with John Cowan, a musician whose voice has been part of my own musical memory since I first heard New Grass Revival as a kid at the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, Georgia.John and I talk about his early influences, from Paul McCartney and Duck Dunn to Leon Russell, and how he developed as both a singer and a bass player. We also dig into the specific challenge of singing lead while holding down the low end, especially when the bass

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52:44

Hank Alrich: Broken River and the Art of Letting...

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2026/06/29

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer, songwriter, producer, studio builder, and longtime Austin music figure Hank Alrich for a conversation about songs, sound, family, and the long arc of a creative life.Hank talks about his early years as a working folk singer, his time building a recording studio inside Armadillo World Headquarters, and eventually taking the helm of that legendary Austin venue in the late 1970s. Along the way, he reflects on the kind of musical

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56:20

Dave Mackay: Sound, Space, and Life on the Road

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2026/06/22

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with pianist, composer, producer, and sound designer Dave Mackay for a thoughtful conversation about musical identity, touring life, and the creative possibilities that live between composition, improvisation, and sound.Dave reflects on the strange rhythm of life on the road, especially after years of near-constant touring. We talk about the physical and emotional shift from playing for massive audiences to suddenly being home, and how that

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59:29

Eric Doob: Taste, Sound, and the Art of Listening

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2026/06/18

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with drummer, collaborator, and educator Eric Doob for a wide-ranging conversation about sound, taste, collaboration, and what it really means to make music in today’s world. I first came across Eric’s playing through his work on Live From Here with Chris Thile, and I’ve been a fan ever since. From the very beginning of our conversation, it’s clear that Eric approaches music with a deep sense of curiosity and care, whether he’s performing,

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48:40

Tim Lefebvre: Tone, Trust, and the Art of Fitting In

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2026/06/15

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with bassist Tim Lefebvre for a conversation about groove, adaptability, tone, and what it really means to serve the music. Tim has built one of the most distinctive and wide-ranging careers in modern bass playing, with credits spanning jazz, rock, pop, experimental music, and singer-songwriter projects. From David Bowie’s Blackstar to Tedeschi Trucks Band, Wayne Krantz, and countless sessions in between, Tim has become one of those rare

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44:25

Wendy Moten: Versatility, Grace, and a Life in Song

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2026/06/11

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with the extraordinary Wendy Moten for a conversation about longevity, versatility, professionalism, and the many different ways a singer can build a meaningful life in music. Wendy has one of those careers that musicians know and revere: a major-label artist in the 1990s, a world-class touring vocalist, a sought-after session singer, a member of the Grammy-winning Time Jumpers, a regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry, and, more recently,

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48:16

Luis Conte: Freedom, Feel, and the Music That Lives...

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2026/06/08

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with legendary percussionist Luis Conte for a conversation that goes far beyond music, into life, freedom, faith, and the deep roots of rhythm. Luis has played with just about everyone, from James Taylor to Pat Metheny, and has been a defining voice in modern percussion for decades. But what struck me most in this conversation is not just what he’s played, it’s how he thinks about music and where it comes from.We begin with where he is

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Brad Lubman: Precision, Community, and a Life in New...

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2026/06/04

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with conductor, composer, and longtime contemporary music advocate Brad Lubman for a wide-ranging conversation about interpretation, rehearsal, composition, and the deeper responsibilities of making music with other people.Brad first came onto my radar through his work conducting Steve Reich's music, but this conversation quickly opened into something much larger. He talks about the way audiences often associate him with Reich’s music, while

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45:33

Mark Kibble: Harmony, Purpose, and a Lifetime of...

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2026/06/01

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Mark Kibble of Take 6, a group whose music has been part of my life since the very beginning of my musical journey. We start with a full-circle moment, me seeing Take 6 live as a teenager, and now getting to sit down and talk with Mark about his career, his process, and the music that continues to inspire him.We begin with his work on Pat Metheny's latest project, in which Mark contributed vocal arrangements that add an entirely new

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55:04

Joe Dyson: Listening, Lineage, and the Path to...

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2026/06/01

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down in person with drummer Joe Dyson, the first in-person conversation I’ve recorded for the show, and it couldn’t have been with a better musician or person. Joe is currently on the road with Pat Metheny, and we talk about the experience of being inside that music night after night, how the band continues to grow, how chemistry develops on the road, and what it truly means to live inside the music.We begin at the very beginning, Joe’s earliest

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57:30

Shawn Galvin: Musical Thinking, Orchestral Life, and...

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2026/05/28

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with percussionist and educator Shawn Galvin for a wide-ranging conversation about orchestral life, teaching, and the deeper thinking behind great musicianship. I first learned about Shawn through my son Skyler, who studied with him at LSU, so this conversation felt especially meaningful for me.We begin by talking about Shawn’s approach to teaching and how he balances technique with musicality. His philosophy is simple but powerful: musical

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51:56

Michael Bacon: The Craft Behind the Collaboration

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2026/05/25

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Michael Bacon for a conversation that moves naturally through songwriting, teaching, film scoring, orchestration, and the long arc of a creative life.Michael reflects on the musical education that shaped him, both formal and informal. He talks about returning to Lehman as an adult to fill in gaps in theory, harmony, counterpoint, and music history, and about the profound influence of composer John Corigliano. We also dig into Michael’s

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48:23

Boy Golden: Songs, Feel, and the Freedom to Let Go

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2026/05/21

Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Liam Duncan, the Winnipeg singer-songwriter, producer, and bandleader better known as Boy Golden. Liam has been carving out a distinct lane in modern roots music through records like Church of Better Daze, For Jimmy, For Eden, and now Best of Our Possible Lives, his 2026 album released by Six Shooter Records. Along the way, he has earned major recognition in Canada, including a Juno nomination for For Eden and a Canadian

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Michael Burritt: Teaching, Legacy, and the Sound of a...

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2026/05/21

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with percussionist, composer, and educator Michael Burritt for a wide-ranging conversation about teaching, performing, composing, and the responsibility that comes with shaping generations of musicians. Michael reflects on his years at Eastman, the path that brought him there, and the deep sense of purpose he feels in helping students grow not just as players, but as people.We spend a lot of time talking about mentorship and what it means to

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51:09

Adam Schoenberg: Finding Your Voice, Surviving the...

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2026/05/18

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with composer Adam Schoenberg for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about artistic identity, creative conviction, and the long arc of a life in music. Adam reflects on the early success of Finding Rothko, the orchestral work that helped put him on the map, and what it means to look back on a piece written in his twenties with both gratitude and perspective.We talk about the tension between writing to please others and writing from a

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55:53

Casey Cangelosi: Constraints, Curiosity, and the...

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2026/05/14

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with composer, performer, and educator Casey Cangelosi for a conversation that moves comfortably between teaching, podcasting, composing, and the realities of building a life in the percussion world. Casey teaches at James Madison University, where he directs a busy percussion studio and constantly balances artistic ambition with the practical challenges of giving students meaningful performance opportunities.We talk about how he approaches

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