Vice or Virtue: an Eggy pod

Justin Bruce takes listeners for a spin through the best Eggy jams from January through June of 2026.The band played 51 shows during this stretch, 46 of which are available as SBDs. From this pool, 226 jam chart entries have been written for thecarton.net jam chart. Jams that are particularly good are "recommended," and noted as such on thecarton.net setlist page. Episode 26 focuses on these 34 recommended jams, and includes 53 jam clips, each about 45 seconds in length, to illustrate what has made Eggy's jamming so special this year.Nugs playlist of 2026 recommended jamsTier 1 Jams:3-17 sweat equity 38 min Mesmerizing, then quiet, then nefarious, then CBM, then sizzling.4-14 woah there 32 min Collaborative throughout, cascading groove, chunky riffing, moody and cacophonous peaks.4-16 searchlight 30 min Toggles between dark and light, ranges from anthemic to chunky to tension.5-2 shatter 38 min Effortless and multi-segmented and fun groupthink.Tier 2 Jams:1-16 woah there 24 min Delicate, then darkens, then swings anthemically.1-17 peace upon us 27 min Lasers, a brief rise, then peaceful, then organically anthemic.1-17 calling all angels by train 24 min Slap bass groove, then hard-rock, then synth bass and delay effects cacophony.3-7 laurel 31 min Game plan is no plan: stitched-together moments of chaos and kineticism.3-11 All That You Dream 19 min Dark, spare, cinematic jam morphs to a mesmerizing groove.3-17 one more dance 29 min Hazy groove builds, quiets, rises robustly, then grooves.4-17 buying time 30 min Three sections: anthemic, peaky with muscle, and acid jazz chordal peaks.Tier 3 Jams:1-10 shallow rivers 22 min Pensive Beefheart jam, uptempo groove, morphs back to Shallow Rivers.3-7 lost and found 15 min Bliss jamming on command.3-8 falsities and fire 24 min From layered to crunchy to peaky tension to emo.3-11 atomic age 14 min Efficient. Builds with synths, then gurgles into hazy darkness.3-11 sweaters for strawmen 14 min Grooves, gets weird, then grooves even weirder. Peaceful finish.3-13 the shape I'm in 20 min Feel-good groove pivots to get out, then goes post-peak.3-14 you 24 min Dynamics, chaos, upbeat cruising, then muscular.3-17 Last Train 23 min Synths over springy loud-soft-loud-soft grooves, then delicate, then anthemic.3-18 shallow rivers 20 min with john mailander fiddling around, literally, before a runaway groove.3-18 atomic age 25 min Snappy groove, then tension, then uptempo, then anthemic.3-19 hush 22 min Divinely anthemic, then rhythmic tension, briefly4-4 silver steed (my blue) 17 min Grooves and sizzles, goes formless, then CBMs to a satisfying peak.4-4 shadow 18 min Crunchy and dark, then punishing, then rises and romps toward Shadow.4-5 time escaping 22 min actively rides into spacious effects, ascends, spare twang, then sizzles.4-8 finding and losing 24 min Energetic throughout; sizzles into feel-good groove, CBMs, then soars cleanly.4-9 lay down sally 15 min Stretchy and peaky, then toggles dark, then peaky.4-9 my oh my 18 min Romps, then moody, then rhythmic minor key sizzle.5-14 woah there 20 min low-key intensity, then anthemic, then quiet.5-14 thorns > 17 min Serene to Tru-ton to robust groove that gets peaky.5-14 all wheels turnin’ 21 min from church to slow funk groove, then a choogle, then reggae zone.5-17 wayless 20 min Laser guitar groove with a jazzy denouement.5-20 last train 24 min synth bass muscle turns ethereal and builds.5-20 onitsuka tiger 40 min exploratory jamming won't stop. finds silver steed jam. mike narration wraps.Eggy AUDs (audience recordings) on Archive.orgSBD of 5-20-2026 private show at Orazen Tavern from archive.orgEggy's tour datesVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonJoin the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook group

Justin Bruce is joined by longtime internet pal and newly-minted Eggy fan J.M. Hart in Episode 25. They listen through the Nugs Live 101: Eggy playlist to discuss the band from the perspective of someone (Jonathan) who's just getting into our favorite Connecticut foursome.Jonathan was a part of Helping Friendly Podcast for many years, and simultaneously hosted the fantastic Brokedown Podcast. These days, he's busy releasing great original music; it's been said that his work walks the line between “country-tinged singer-songwriter fare and cosmic Americana.” Check out his latest release: Turned Around, on Bandcamp.Justin and Jonathan have crossed paths on different pods over the years, including Deeper Listening Podcast episode 8 Eyes of the World with Jonathan Hart and Brokedown Podcast episode 73 Celebrating Brent Mydland with Justin Bruce.Toward the end of the conversation, Jonathan mentions a few recent albums he's been digging:Albumen - s/t, on Bandcamp (Justin missed the joke about albumen being the technical term for an egg white, but can attest that this album rules)Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders - Synchronous Orbit, on BandcampWinged Wheel - Desert So Green, on BandcampEggy's tour datesEggy AUDs (audience recordings) on Archive.orgVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonJoin the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook group

Justin Bruce is joined by Eggy lyricist Pat Amarante to discuss several songs he's had a hand in bringing to life (Parceled Serotonin, Bloomlight, Island Afterlife, Sugar Sleuth, Fly Frederick Fly, Sweaters for Strawmen, Queen's Gambit, Leatherback, High Noon, Way of the Rain, Way of the Stone, and Ella). As always, music clips are included!Eggy's tour datesEggy AUDs (audience recordings) on Archive.orgNugs playlist of song versions used in this episodeHere & Now with Bud and Fluff Pat Amarante Interview on YouTubeAUD recording from April 10, 2014, which includes Ella. The track names aren't 100% accurate, but they are correct on The Carton setlist!Vice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonJoin the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook group

Justin Bruce is joined by Brian Brinkman of Osiris Media (Helping Friendly Podcast, Library Card, Beyond the Pond) to nerd out over Eggy's best jams and shows of 2025. We take turns drafting our 10 favorite jams (or jam segments) and our 5 favorite shows. As always, music clips are included!Eggy's tour datesNugs Playlist of Eggy 2025 Top 20 JOTY Top 20 Eggy 2025 jams1 (Brian) February 8th Minneapolis Shatter > Midnight Moonlight > Shadow > Shatter > Laurel > Shadow1 (Justin) January 10th Deerfield N1 Figure It Out2 (Brian) April 5th Atlanta Way of the Stone2 (Justin) February 5th Ann Arbor Finding and Losing3 (Brian) February 16th Eugene Boom or Bust3 (Justin) June 18th Pittsburgh Shatter (the first one)4 (Brian) June 14th Asbury Park Atomic Age4 (Justin) June 28th Kansas City Wayless5 (Brian) February 26th Salt Lake City Wayless > Coming Up > Apology > Shadow5 (Justin) November 6th Dallas Sweat Equity6 (Brian) November 7th Austin Woah There6 (Justin) March 1st Boulder Buying Time7 (Brian) February 11th Jackson Wayless7 (Justin) November 8th Houston Boom or Bust8 (Brian) April 25th Philadelphia Searchlight8 (Justin) February 5th Ann Arbor Backyard Bear9 (Brian) February 21st Felton Yuck!9 (Justin) April 9th Raleigh Burritos El Chavo 210 (Brian) February 21st Felton Suite: Judy Blue Eyes > Hux > Suite: Judy Blue Eyes10 (Justin) April 11th Charlotte All Wheels Turnin'Top 10 Eggy 2025 shows1 (Brian) February 26th Salt Lake City1 (Justin) June 18th Pittsburgh2 (Brian) January 10th Deerfield N12 (Justin) April 25th Philadelphia3 (Brian) November 6th Dallas3 (Justin) April 6th Charleston4 (Brian) February 8th Minneapolis4 (Justin) June 28th Kansas City5 (Brian) June 14th Asbury Park5 (Justin) February 21st FeltonVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonJoin the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook group

Justin Bruce recaps Eggy's five shows opening for Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. Cross-pollination was plentiful during this dreamy run, be it Eggy with Bruce, Bruce with Eggy, or members of the Noisemakers (Gibb Droll and John Mailander) with Eggy.Four albums I'd recommend for anyone new to Bruce Hornsby: 1993's Harbor Lights, 2000's Here Come the Noisemakers, 2011's Bride of the Noisemakers, and 2019's Absolute Zero. Here are my notes re: the 19 Bruce Hornsby albums I listened to to familiarize myself with his catalog.Slide & Banjo article (featuring a Mike Goodman interview) about opening for Bruce.Audience recording of Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers from October 4, 2025 at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VermontNugs playlist of highlights from Eggy's opening setsThanks, as always, to the band for their permission to use SBD recordings on this pod.Eggy's tour datesEggy's favorite Bruce Hornsby tracks on Spotify and Apple MusicVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyAsk to join the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook group

Justin Bruce recaps Eggy's nine show run opening for moe. as an acoustic trio in August 2025. While Mike took time off the road to focus on his mental well-being, his bandmates utilized their acoustic chops and democratic style of improvisation to make magic happen. Thanks, as always, to the band for their permission to use SBD recordings on this pod.Pre-order the Eggy Selects Here & How 140g VinylEggy's tour datesEggy's favorite Bruce Hornsby tracks on Spotify and Apple MusicEggy August 2025 Acoustic Trio Tour playlist on NugsEvery Eggy and moe. collaboration from their August 2025 run via my friend Brian WolfDani's recent appearance on the great Flowers on the Stage podcastVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyAsk to join the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook group

Justin Bruce shares his favorite jamming moments from 2025's Here and How Tour: Leg 3, comprising 19 shows in May, June, and July. Thanks to the band for their permission to use SBD recordings on the pod. Thanks to tapers for the treasure trove of AUD Eggy recordings!Pre-order the Eggy Selects Here & How 140g VinylEggy's tour datesLive 101: Eggy playlist on NugsThe 2025 Jam Chart on TheCarton.net documents Eggy's best improvisation.Here's a Nugs playlist of the songs that birthed this episode's jam highlights.Amazing Leg 3 Jams:6-14 Atomic Age6-18 Shatter > Figure It Out > Shatter > Coming Up6-28 Wayless7-6 Second StepGreat Leg 3 Jams:5-8 Must Come Down6-14 YCCMA6-14 Sweat Equity6-18 Hux (Wit' It)6-24 Wireless > Zugzwang6-25 A Moment's Notice6-26 Time Loves a Hero6-27 City Lights6-28 Evergreen6-28 BubaGum6-28 Sweat Equity6-30 Shallow Rivers > Atomic Age7-6 Mr. Blue SkyVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyAsk to join the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook groupEmail viceorvirtueaneggypod at gmail dot com

Justin Bruce shares his favorite jamming moments from 2025's Here and How Tour: Leg 2, which comprised 19 shows in March and April. This super-sized episode features 54 improvisational clips; thanks to the band for their permission to use SBD recordings on the pod. Thanks to tapers for the treasure trove of AUD Eggy recordings!Check Eggy's tour dates and don't miss out if they're playing near you.The 2025 Jam Chart on TheCarton.net documents Eggy's best improvisation.Here's a Nugs playlist of the songs that birthed the majority of this episode's jam highlights.Have you joined Eggy's One Stop Shop?Amazing Leg 2 jams:4-5 Way of the Stone4-9 Burritos el Chavo 24-10 Queen's Gambit4-11 All Wheels Turnin'4-12 Time Escaping4-12 Cassidy4-25 Northern LightsGreat Leg 2 jams:3-7 Carry On3-15 Barracuda3-20 Woah There3-20 Time Escaping3-22 Lost and Found3-22 Trixieville3-22 Way of the Rain4-5 Barracuda4-6 Searchlight4-6 Northern Lights4-6 Lost and Found4-9 Woah There4-9 Subterranean Homesick Alien4-9 Watercolor Days4-11 Shadow4-25 Wayless4-25 Searchlight4-25 Waiting Game4-26 TrixievilleVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyAsk to join the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook groupEmail viceorvirtueaneggypod at gmail dot com