{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/51338af4-acf0-4ecf-91eb-d3dc2e038d7c/6811903cf7d552efdc154db8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"135: Nashville Shows, Audience Tapes, and Guess the Year with Mike McClure","description":"<p>In episode 135 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath catch up on recent Widespread Panic performances, share their revelation about audience tapes, and host a special segment with Mike McClure (IG @guesstheyearshow) from the \"Guess the Year\" podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Recent Widespread Panic shows at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, featuring guest appearances by Daniel Donato and Jarrod Walker</li><li>The revelation that Charles Fox's audience recordings provide a superior listening experience compared to soundboard recordings</li><li>Announcement of Widespread Panic headlining Mempho Festival in Memphis this October with Father John Misty, Leftover Salmon, Galactic, and other notable acts</li><li>Harvey's experience seeing My Morning Jacket during their five-night residency at the Palace in Louisville</li><li>Jeff's proposal to find and discuss the top five Widespread Panic shows from each era of the band</li><li>New music releases including Goose's latest album and Widespread Panic's Athens '98 release</li><li>A discussion about the Sphere venue in Las Vegas and concert experiences there</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Segment:</strong></p><ul><li>Mike McClure from the \"Guess the Year\" podcast joins to discuss Grateful Dead fandom, music eras, and the art of discerning years by sound</li><li>A friendly competition where Harvey and Jeff try to identify the years of three Grateful Dead performances</li><li>Discussion of the crossover between Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic fans</li><li>Insights into the evolution of the Grateful Dead's sound through different eras</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Recommendations:</strong></p><ul><li>Jeff: McKay's used media stores in Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga - https://www.mckaybooks.com</li><li>Harvey: \"Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kid Influencing\" documentary on Netflix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ6H2QyeWAE</li><li>Mike: Nick Paumgarten's article \"A Fan's Notes on the Super Bowl\" in The New Yorker - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/03/10/a-fans-notes-on-the-spectacle-of-super-bowl-week</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Upcoming Guests:</strong></p><ul><li>Marq Spusta, Widespread Panic poster artist who created artwork for their latest album and singles</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Notable Quotes:</strong></p><ul><li>\"I had a breakthrough on listening to this era of widespread panic... it's audience tapes.\" - Jeff on the superior sound quality of Charles Fox's recordings</li><li>\"Let's start to compile a list of the five best shows in each era of the band.\" - Jeff proposing a new segment for future episodes</li><li>\"The search for those moments is why we do this, why we follow bands around the country.\" - Harvey on the thrill of live music experiences</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow The Bluest Tape on social media for updates on upcoming episodes and guest appearances.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p>Guess the Year: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guess-the-year/id1649273235</p><p><br></p><p>BT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluestTapePodcast/</p><p>BT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluesttape9773</p><p>BT IG: https://www.instagram.com/bluesttapepodcast/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Harvey Couch, Jeff Kollath"}