The Art Of The Sit-In

JamBase contributor Chad Berndtson gets the stars of our scene to share their favorite sit-in story and tell us about the latest happenings in their world.

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Eddie Roberts On The New Mastersounds, Colorado Living & The Questionable Politesse Of Sitting-In
- Dec 9, 2015
- 11:25 am PST
- Chad Berndtson
Eddie Roberts on his many projects, Jam Cruise, playing with members of The Meters, learning to embrace sit-ins and more.
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Jorma Kaukonen Talks Turning 75, Hot Tuna & More
- Nov 9, 2015
- 11:25 am PST
- Chad Berndtson
The Hot Tuna frontman on his relationship with Jack Casady, the Jefferson Airplane tribute at Lockn’ and much more in a wide-ranging chat.
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Jeff Sipe Of Ashes & Dust Band
- Sep 22, 2015
- 9:22 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
The drummer talks about his new role backing Warren Haynes, the future of ARU and much more.
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Eric Gould Of Pink Talking Fish
- Sep 3, 2015
- 11:45 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
Chad Berndtson catches up with Eric Gould who discusses his time in Particle as well has current endeavor paying tribute to three of his favorite bands.
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Keyboardist Tom Constanten
- Aug 6, 2015
- 9:10 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
The keyboardist discusses life in the Dead, the new version of Jazz Is Dead, his appreciation for Phish and shares a special sit-in story.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Col. Bruce Hampton Talks ARU
- Jul 8, 2015
- 8:45 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
In a candid interview the Colonel talks about his life as a touring musician and what lies ahead in his already legendary career.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Jennifer Hartswick
- Jun 16, 2015
- 12:00 pm PDT
- Chad Berndtson
JHa is keeping herself very busy these days. We checked in on her many projects, including her upcoming solo album which she’s recording with Christian McBride.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Karl Denson
- May 12, 2015
- 10:35 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
This is a very exciting time in the world of Karl Denson. Here’s the long awaited Karl D. edition of Art Of The Sit-In.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Reed Mathis
- Mar 25, 2015
- 11:40 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
Bassist Reed Mathis tells us about his debut solo album, the many projects he’s involved in and shares a fantastic sit-in story.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Adam Deitch
- Feb 25, 2015
- 11:00 am PST
- Chad Berndtson
Drummer Adam Deitch talks DRKWAV, Lettuce, Break Science and more in the latest installment of Art Of The Sit-In.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Neal Casal
- Feb 5, 2015
- 9:00 am PST
- Chad Berndtson
Guitarist Neal Casal talks with us about his many projects in our wide-ranging interview.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | George Porter Jr.
- Jan 9, 2015
- 8:30 am PST
- Chad Berndtson
This edition of The Art Of The Sit-In features bassist George Porter Jr.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Anders Osborne
- Dec 4, 2014
- 7:50 am PST
- Chad Berndtson
Anders Osborne discusses jamming with Phil Lesh, shares a stirring sit-in story and talks about many other topics in our latest Art Of The Sit-In.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Jason Hann
- Nov 12, 2014
- 9:00 am PST
- Chad Berndtson
Jason Hann talks The String Cheese Incident, EOTO, his favorite sit-in story and more for this month’s Art Of The Sit-In.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Jason Crosby
- Oct 2, 2014
- 11:50 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
Jason Crosby is one of the guys you root for: a musician’s musician, a consummate pro, a badass improviser, a virtuoso on keys, violin, guitar and other instruments, and just an all around nice guy.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Vince Herman - Leftover Salmon
- Sep 10, 2014
- 11:40 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon discusses the current and future state of the band, shares a few sit-in stories and more in our wide-ranging chat.
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The Art Of The Sit-In | Scott Metzger
- Sep 4, 2014
- 9:15 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
Guitarist Scott Metzger fills us in on jamming with Phil Lesh, the deal with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, what’s up with RANA and more.
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The Art of the Sit-In | Alan Evans
- Aug 5, 2014
- 10:50 am PDT
- Chad Berndtson
Alan Evans tells us about his Playonbrother project, discusses Soulive and much more in this wide-ranging chat.

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