Load-In Through The Back

Imagine if the Lumineers were the TITANIC's house band, and they performed Springsteen on Broadway. That is Sons of Town Hall, and they are our guest on Season 04, Episode 14 of “Load-In Through the Back.”
A story-driven transatlantic folk duo composed of singer/songwriter David Berkley and producer Ben Parker, the pair navigates themes of love, loss, and the human experience through the lens of 10th-century seamen George Ulysses Brown and Josiah Chester Jones.
Part stage production. Part musical. 100% authentic. 
David and Ben join us remotely from a hotel room outside Salem, Massachusetts, to discuss their latest record and new podcast, writing within the confines of a non-traditional world, the timeliness of comedy and timelessness of music, and so much more. 
Their new album “Of Ghosts and Gods” is available now wherever you stream or purchase music.Visit SonsOfTownHall.com and follow @SonsOfTownHall on social media for tour dates, merchandise, and more!
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This episode is sponsored in part by Tank Recording Studio in Burlington, VT.

No, it’s not like the movies… it’s even better. We’re talking to Dryden Mitchell of Alien Ant Farm on Season 04, Episode 13 of “Load-In Through the Back.”
Since bursting onto the alternative rock scene in the early 2000s with hits like “Movies” and their iconic take on Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” California rockers Alien Ant Farm have been a mainstay of festival lineups and radio programming for nearly three decades. 
Dryden joins us remotely to discuss the grey area between Sade and SLAYER, how bus tours broke the band, tour buy-on’s, finding your authentic voice, and denouncing self-doubt. 
AAF recently released a brand-new single entitled “Reasons” via Judge and Jury Records. The 25th Anniversary Edition of their breakthrough album “ANThology” is also available for purchase at AlienAntFarm.com
As always– be sure to “Follow” or “Subscribe” to our show wherever you are listening. Show us some extra love by leaving a comment or a review! 
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This episode is sponsored in part by Tank Recording Studio in Burlington, VT.

Humble… Kind… we can use all sorts of flattering descriptors to describe today’s guests, especially since Troy almost had them banned from the ZOOM meeting. We’re chatting with Jordan Caiola and Jeff Lucci of Mo Lowda & the Humble on “Load-In Through the Back” Season 04, Episode 12!
Formed in Philadelphia, PA, Mo Lowda & the Humble have built a ravenous and dedicated fanbase on the back of emotionally-driven indie folk songs and energized live performances. 
Their latest record, “Tailing the Ghost,” was released in June of 2025.
Jordan and Jeff join us remotely to discuss their songs living dual lives, life on the road, navigating multiple creative projects, maintaining their DIY ethos, and much more. 
Visit MoLowda.com and follow @MoLowda on social media to stay in-the-know about the band and upcoming tour dates.As always– be sure to “Follow” or “Subscribe” to our show wherever you are listening. Show us some extra love by leaving a comment or a review! 
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This episode is sponsored in part by Tank Recording Studio in Burlington, VT.

Chad Wolf and Brian Ulery of Carolina Liar join Troy to chat about their upcoming spring tour.

Click Date for Tickets!

April 17th - Taffeta Music Hall - Lowell, MA
April 18th - Stowe Cider - Stowe, VT
April 19th - the Bitter End - New York, NY
April 20th - CONNArtists House Concert - Southbury, CT
April 21st - Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA
April 22nd - WaR3house 3 - Swarthmore, PA

We love Steve Poltz. Steve Poltz loves us… and Steve Poltz. Lucky for everyone, he’s our guest on Season 04, Episode 11 of “Load-In Through the Back”.
Fair warning– if you’re hoping for a traditional interview episode, this one IS NOT for you.
We field a phone call, and you get to listen. It’s absurd. It’s brash. It’s everything we’re thankful for about this friendship. 
We chatted about his new album. We talked about his iconic band The Rugburns. We also get in the weeds about politics, films, and Buc-ee’s. 
You know what, maybe listen anyway? 
Poltzy is chronically on tour. He released his brand-new album “Joyride” in January of this year. Visit Poltz.com and follow @StevePoltz to hear the tracks and find out when he is *inevitably* coming to a town near you.
Be sure to “Follow” or “Subscribe” to our show wherever you are listening. Show us some extra love by leaving a comment or a review! 
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This episode is sponsored in part by Tank Recording Studio in Burlington, VT.