Mountain Music Breakdown Podcast

About Mountain Music Breakdown Podcast

The mountain comes to you! Shasta Mountain Music presents 'Mountain Music Breakdown', a weekly podcast inviting you to explore Northern California's vibrant Americana music scene. Learn about the artists, personalities, festivals from across the region who make the music and community. From Mount Shasta to you, just enjoy the music!

Publisher

Shasta Mountain Music, a 501(c)(3) non profit

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Feb 2026

Latest episode

6 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jun 2026

   Co-Host Mike Willner

   Turnabout is fair play – Dave turns the mic on Mike and does an in-depth interview of his co-host.

2. 

   31 May 2026

   Dan Gabel of Peghead Nation

   This episode Dave and Mike go in-depth with Dan Gable, President of Peghead Nation.

3. 

   23 May 2026

   Chris Jones of Wolf Jett!

   Welcome back to Season 2 of Mountain Music Breakdown! Dave and Mike sit with Chris Jones, front man of  Wolf Jett.

4. 

   19 Apr 2026

   Bluegrass Legend: Laurie Lewis - Part 2

   Mike and Dave continue their fascinating conversation with bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis.

5. 

   11 Apr 2026

   Bluegrass Legend: Laurie Lewis

   Meet bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis! Dave and Mike have a wide-ranging discussion with Laurie - pull up a chair and join in!

6. 

   4 Apr 2026

   Never Come Down

   Mike and Dave get to explore a range of topics with Joe Suskind and Crystal Lariza, members of the award winning Portland-based band Never Come Down.

7. 

   27 Mar 2026

   Banjo Virtuoso Frank Evans

   Banjo virtuoso Frank Evans talks with Dave and Mike about his musical journey, favorite banjo players, and his upcoming album.

8. 

   21 Mar 2026

   Strings & Stories: Linda Leavitt and Tom Nechville

   Meet musician and organizer Linda Leavitt, and banjo maker and inventor Tom Nechville.

9. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Behind the Scenes with Helen Ludé

   Dave and Mike chat with Helen Ludé, who takes us on a tour behind the scenes in the bluegrass music business. Enjoy!

10. 

    6 Mar 2026

    Inside Shasta Mountain Music with Dave Reynolds

    Meet Dave Reynolds, the Executive Director of Shasta Mountain Music, and hear about the upcoming season of music among many other things.

11. 

    27 Feb 2026

    George Schroder's Musical Journey

    Meet George Schroder, veteran songwriter, participant and witness to the transformative 1960’s music scene  in San Francisco.

12. 

    19 Feb 2026

    Master Guitarist Jordan Tice

    Welcome to our new podcast! Join Mike and Dave for their interview with Nashville-based musician, songwriter and ace guitarist Jordan Tice. Jordan shares his journey from a garage band rocker smashing guitars, to his career today as a sought after musician and cofounder of the Americana super group Hawktail. Jordan and his band are embarking on a West Coast tour that includes an evening on the Shasta Mountain Music stage in McCloud, California. Enjoy the music! Mentioned in this episode:Shasta Mountain Music / @shastamountainmusicJordan Tice / @jordan.ticeBrittany Haas / @brittfiddleKenny FeinsteinJordan Tice at Shasta Mountain Music - February 25th @ 7PM Music in this episode (In order of appearance)"Badlettsville" - Jordan Tice"Chicken Dog" - Jordan Tice A production of Shasta Mountain Music, in conjunction with Bluegrass BKLYN LLC© Copyright Shasta Mountain Music, a 501(c)(3) non profit. All Rights Reserved.

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