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High Sierra Podcast

By High Sierra Music Festival

The High Sierra Podcast looks at the past, present, and future of the High Sierra Music Festival.
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High Sierra Podcast ep. 2 - Femi Kuti

High Sierra PodcastMar 30, 2022

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High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 6 - Sierra Hull

High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 6 - Sierra Hull

In a very worthy Season 2 Finale, Tim is joined by Grammy award nominated artist Sierra Hull to talk about her music career, her experiences on tour, and her feelings on High Sierra Music Festival. Sierra Hull is this year's Artist at Large, which means that you're likely to see her sitting in on all sorts of different sets in 2023. Don't miss out on this intimate interview experience with this excellent musical artist!

Jun 26, 202353:18
High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 5 - Steve Poltz

High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 5 - Steve Poltz

In Episode 5 of Season Two of the HSMF Podcast High Sierra favorite Steve Poltz joins our host Tim to talk about his history as an artist as his connection to High Sierra. From the beginnings in a hotel room showcase to playing every single stage at High Sierra, Steve takes us through his favorite experiences at the festival.

Jun 16, 202343:01
High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 4 - Dan 'Lebo' Lebowitz

High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 4 - Dan 'Lebo' Lebowitz

Tim sits down with High Sierra fan favorite and many time returned Dan 'Lebo' Lebowitz - guitarist of ALO and head of Lebo and Friends - to discuss his storied history with the festival. From his first time at High Sierra (or any music festival!) playing with a burgeoning ALO on some tennis courts, to being Artist at Large year after year and collaborating with countless artists, Lebo discusses how much the festival means to him. He also gives a little preview about his sets this year - 50 Years in the Rearview and his late night set with Lebo and Friends: Yacht Rock!


Give this episode a listen and join in the conversation to learn more about this iconic High Sierra staple.

May 30, 202342:33
High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 3 - the Nth Power

High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 3 - the Nth Power

Tim Lynch comes back with Episode 3 of the 2023 High Sierra Music Festival with a wonderfully insightful interview with two members of the Nth Power - drummer Nikki Glapsie and bassist Nate Edgar.
They cover topics including their longstanding relationship with Dumpstaphunk as well as what their GAP Band Tribute is going to be like, and what it's all about.
Tune in to get a deep dive into the Nth Power and High Sierra Music Festival!

May 17, 202341:47
High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 2 - Andy Falco of the Infamous Stringdusters

High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 2 - Andy Falco of the Infamous Stringdusters

Season 2 Episode 2 brings us face to face with Andy Falco - guitarist of the Grammy award winning bluegrass quintet the Infamous Stringdusters. Join our host Tim Lynch as he and Andy delve into what makes festivals (especially High Sierra!) so special, how the Infamous Stringdusters came to be, their success and so much more!

Apr 10, 202344:09
High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 1 - Robert Mercurio of Galactic

High Sierra Podcast - Season 2 Episode 1 - Robert Mercurio of Galactic

Welcome back to the High Sierra Podcast for 2023! Tim Lynch once again brings us into the worlds of some of High Sierra Music Festival's greatest music makers - for Season 2 Episode he is joined by Robert Mercurio, bassist of Galactic. Mercurio shares with us the band's origins as well as their exploits thru the years. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Mar 28, 202338:29
High Sierra Podcast ep. 6 - Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

High Sierra Podcast ep. 6 - Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

In this episode, Tim Lynch interviews Greg Ormont, guitar and vocals for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. With travel to the 30th annual High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, CA commencing in mere hours for some, we bring you our final episode of 2022. Tune in for a whole bunch of love for the jammy goodness we are all about to experience. There's no better place to hear it than with these exciting interviews that tell us more about these fantastic artists, as well as their love of High Sierra! Learn more at HighSierraMusic.com

Jun 26, 202230:10
High Sierra Podcast ep. 5 - Ron Artis II and Marco Benevento

High Sierra Podcast ep. 5 - Ron Artis II and Marco Benevento

In this episode, Tim Lynch interviews Ron Artis II and Marco Benevento. With mere days to go until the 30th annual High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, CA, anticipation is in the air and there's no better place to hear it than with these exciting interviews that tell us more about these fantastic artists, as well as their love of High Sierra! Learn more at HighSierraMusic.com

Jun 20, 202248:23
High Sierra Podcast ep. 4 - The Slip

High Sierra Podcast ep. 4 - The Slip

In this episode, Tim Lynch interviews The Slip.

Jun 01, 202243:42
High Sierra Podcast ep. 3 - Greensky Bluegrass

High Sierra Podcast ep. 3 - Greensky Bluegrass

In this episode Tim Lynch interviews Greensky Bluegrass.

May 04, 202235:16
High Sierra Podcast ep. 2 - Femi Kuti

High Sierra Podcast ep. 2 - Femi Kuti

In this second episode, Tim Lynch interviews Femi Kuti.

Mar 30, 202231:51
High Sierra Podcast ep. 1 - Railroad Earth and Peter Rowan

High Sierra Podcast ep. 1 - Railroad Earth and Peter Rowan

In this inaugural episode of the High Sierra Podcast, Tim interviews Railroad Earth and Peter Rowan.

Feb 23, 202244:29