"Who is Wildermiss?"

In this first of three episodes with the 2021 Sixthman Soundcheck winners, Colorado native Rock Quartet, Wildermiss, joins The BoatCast to talk all things Rock Boat.

They have toured with Rock Boat vets Bronze Radio Return and Jared and the Mill, so they are no stranger to meeting the Rock Boat family at shows. They are excited about the potential to collaborate with other artists on TRB XXI, including their TRB fantasy of an Andrew McMahon n the Wildermiss show.

Wildermiss can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/wildermiss

Twitter: @Wildermiss

Instagram: https://instagram.com/wildermiss?igshid=tqtsilg5oky8

Website: wildermiss.com

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Wildermiss

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"Who is David Ryan Harris?"

“The Sixthman staff has been very good about curating Boats and making sure the acts all go together - and that the level of musicianship and showmanship is really, really high so halfway through the [first] cruise, I realized this is really special and a unique experience - it’s like a festival at sea… and quite frankly was really important to my career” reflects 8-time TRB artist, David Ryan Harris.

David joins Christopher Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things Rock Boat, and while he was most recently on TRB XIX, he was able to offer wealth of knowledge on the early years of TRB (including that boat that played the new Avril Lavigne album on repeat). DRH is no stranger to collaboration - perhaps you’ve heard him on Where the Light is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles, seen him jump on stage with Santana, or watched YouTube clips of him performing with acts such as Chris Stapleton - and talks the spirit of collaboration on The Boat.

During the pandemic, David has been busy connecting with his fans through live video hang sessions in conjunction with Topeka. If you’re interested, meet up with him at: https://topeka.live/artist/drh.

David Ryan Harris can be found at: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidRyanHarris/

Twitter: @drh3

Instagram: @drh3

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5RZrG88NAtftON5zGbXEOA

Website: https://www.davidryanharris.com/

"Who are Tory Hanna, David Tanklefsky, and Chris Merenda (of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow)?" [Part II]

You wanted an encore… and you were heard! (unlike that dude who keeps yelling Free Bird)….

The BoatCast welcomes Tory Hanna, David Tanklefsky, and Chris Merenda of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow in for closer. Christopher Rhoad and BoatCast Mark talk all things Rock Boat with these TRB XX alumni. Arguably, no band has more unique personalities of than the members of WTR and but they all. have one common appreciation for the Rock Boat and the experience it brings for bands and Boaters alike. Listen as they relive TRB memories and share the wisdom that they learned from the one and only TRB Yoda, Dan Lavery, from Tonic. During the pandemic, the guys from WTR have been busy putting jackets on local youth and supporting members of the local community living in desperate need through “Recovered” live stream and album. Check it out here.

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/whiskeytreaty

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeytreaty/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyTreaty

Website: www.thewhiskeytreaty.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxvUcjQQZacOj9b_Kx3jMA

"Who are Billy Keane and Greg Smith (of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow)?" [Part I]

The Rock Boat welcomed a new group of musicians to the family on TRB XX, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. In this first of two episodes with the band, Billy Keane and Greg Smith join Christopher Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things Rock Boat. They had first learned of The Boat from their manager (and former SK6er drummer), Brian “Boots” Factor - but the experience surpassed all of their expectations. For a band that is used to collaboration and festivals, TRB was a match made in heaven. Listen in to hear their favorite memories from the Boat! Fear not, the rest of the band will be featured in next week’s episode.

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/whiskeytreaty

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeytreaty/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyTreaty

Website: www.thewhiskeytreaty.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxvUcjQQZacOj9b_Kx3jMA

"Who is Sixthman Jen?"

17 Rock Boats. 315 Days at Sea. 70 Sixthman Events!!!

For this epic 60th Episode, Sixthman Jen joins Chris Road and BoatCast Mark to talk about her Boat… The Rock Boat.

Jen joined The Rock Boat family on the sailing of TRB IV, originally sailing as a guest and hazlenut, but just as the lines of guest/artist are blurred on this Boat, grew into the legend that is Sixthman Jen. Listen as Jen shares her TRB “can’t miss moments”, the moment her Hat became a thing, and how the energy that boaters radiate during the high-five greeting fuels her for the next five days…

Usually we make you wait for our question, Describe the Rock Boat in 21 words, but this one was tooooo good to hold back:

It’s not just a five day vacation - It’s a community, a year-long lifestyle, and an escape into an immersive musical dreamworld.”

The Rock Boat can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/therockboat

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRockBoat

Instagram: https://twitter.com/TheRockBoat

Website: www.therockboat.com

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iJD3XqTGKyjLC21pYv26g

"Who are Nate and Dan Monea (of Hey Monea)?"

Hey Monea’s path to The Rock Boat started a decade ago when the Trailer Park Ninjas’ reached out to Nate Monea to fill in when their lead singer couldn’t swing The Boat. Not surprisingly, soon after, Hey Monea, was officially invited to the perform on the The Rock Boat and multiple other Sixthman cruises.

Listen as brothers, Nate and Dan Monea relive their favorite Rock Boat memories with Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark.

Hey Monea can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/HeyMonea

Twitter:https://twitter.com/heymonea?s=21

Instagram:https://instagram.com/heymonea?igshid=1kclpkrzjixrk

Website:Www.heymonea.com

YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCIfSkbrpSr8dahv9f7ZO_AA

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"Who are Nathan Dickerson and Bobby Paver (of Motherfolk)?"

Motherfolk joined the Rock Boat Family in 2020 after being voted onto TRB XX through the Sixthman Soundcheck. “It definitely made Rock Boat really special knowing these people voted for you to be there… Even before we got on the Boat, we had a tour in November right after we got confirmed and at literally every single show on that tour, there were Rock Boaters showing up saying ‘We voted for you and cant wait to see you on the boat’ so already I knew it was a bigger community than I realized…”. reflect Nathan Dickerson and Bobby Paver (of Motherfolk).

Listen as Nathan and Bobby relive their favorite Rock Boat memories with Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark … Satchels of Budweiser, cabin show magic, dogs of Honduras, playing in the atrium, and how NOT to load gear onto the Boat.

Motherfolk can be found at: 

Twitter: @MotherfolkMusic

Instagram: http://instagram.com/motherfolkmusic

Website: http://motherfolk.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Motherfolk

"Who are Patrick Fetkowitz and Rob Griffith (of Bronze Radio Return)?"

“If you’ve been on a Cruise, you don’t know what this is like. If you’ve been to a music festival, you don’t know what this is like. It’s this weird merging of the two that you can’t really describe unless you do it…“ reflects Rob Griffith (drummer of Bronze Radio Return) about the unique nature of The Rock Boat.

Bandmate, Patrick “Packy” Fetkowitz (guitar) recalls their walk-on show on TRBXII as “the game changer for us… that’s what etched the rest of the history that we’ve had with Sixthman.” They go on to share their admiration for Sixthman including their ability to pivot with unforeseen circumstances, maintaining a good balance between returning artists & emerging artists, and how receptive they are to the guests’ feedback. This respect is clearly mutual, as the band has been on 5 boats in the last 8 years (though several of the band members sailed on TRBXI as well as guests). Listen as they relive their favorite Rock Boat memories with Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark (who opens up about how much this incredible band has meant to him over the years).

Bronze Radio Return can be found at: 

Twitter: @bronzeradio

Instagram:@bronzeradio

Website: Bronzeradioreturn.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/bronzeradionreturn

Check out their new single, “Right There Beside You” out now!!!

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"Who is Mateo Vosganian (of Wild Adriatic)?"

“A lot of these people have become some of my best friends - We’re inviting a bunch of Rock Boaters to our wedding… I know their families, I know their kids, we’ve stayed in their houses…“ reflects Mateo Vosganian (of Wild Adriatic).

Listening to this engaging episode, it will come as no surprise how Mateo has made so many friends on The Boat. As an artist, he is constantly impressed by Sixthman’s perpetual willingness to support the band’s on-board endeavors. He is also a fan of music and looks forward every year to hearing fellow bands performing and welcomes collaboration. Mateo joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk his favorite TRB memories, including “Wild Bingo”, finding new best friends in Andy Frasco & the U.N., a night with Jett Beres, their Vulfpeck cover, and validation from David Ryan Harris.

Wild Adriatic can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/wildadriatic/

Twitter: @Wildadriatic

Instagram: https://instagram.com/wildadriatic?igshid=1f92o2u2dadh3

Website: wildadriatic.com

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/WildAdriaticOfficial

"Who is Fred LeBlanc (of Cowboy Mouth)?"

“Nobody knew what the rules were because there weren’t any… It’s about everybody living this moment and living the hell out of it!” reflects TRB Veteran, Fred LeBlanc (of Cowboy Mouth) on his first Rock Boat, TRB II. Fred joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things Rock Boat. The high energy frontman relives some exciting memories from past boats, including the Cowboy Mouth rendition of “Shout” from their last boat - but also shows his sentimental side, grateful to be part of such a wonderful community of Rock Boat artists and fans.

Cowboy Mouth can be found at: 

Twitter: @cowboymouth

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cowboymouth1

Instagram:@cowboymouthofficial

Youtube: Cowboy Mouth - YouTube

Website: www.cowboymouth.com

"Who is Sammy Rae?"

TRB XX artist, Sammy Rae (of Sammy Rae & The Friends) joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive her favorite memories from her first Rock Boat. Fellow Rock Boat Artists, Night Without Cars (formerly SCR), had educated Sammy about the Rock Boat family prior to setting sail, but the experience surpassed her band’s expectations. The Sammy & The Friends quickly became TRB Family. On the Boat, she established close connections with fans and fellow artists. Sammy and her band went out to support Tall Heights in NYC but when the concert was cancelled due to the beginning of COVID-19, they still dressed up in Tall Heights Merch and went bowling to show their support. Listen to this podcast to hear a whole new take on Tall Heights Spirit Cold.

Since stepping off The Boat, Sammy has cherished her relationship with Rock Boaters and is keeping us entertained during the Pandemic. Sammy Rae & The Friends recently released an EP, Let’s Throw a Party.

Sammy Rae & The Friends can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://m.facebook.com/SammyRaeMusic/

Twitter: @SammyRaeMusic

Instagram: @SammyRaeMusic

Website: https://www.sammyrae.com/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SammyRae

"Who is Paul McDonald?"

“The community and camaraderie of all the artists is what inspired me the most.. the fact that there is a podcast dedicated to this specific festival, it tells you a whole lot about the community. It’s people who love and support artists.” reflects TRB XVI artist and former American Idol performer, Paul McDonald. Paul talks all things Rock Boat with Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark, including his amazing Sixthman Sessions experience. Paul was not just a performer but also a fan of his fellow artists, and he looked forward to connecting with fellow artists. He has enjoyed his TRB support from Boaters on the road. Paul is working on some new music and re-releasing his last album, Modern Hearts, overseas. Please support Paul in 2021.

Paul McDonald can be found at: 

Facebook: @thepaulmcdonald

Twitter: @thePaulMcDonald

Instagram: @thepaulmcdonald

Website: thepaulmcdonald.com

YouTube: (210) PaulMcDonaldMusic - YouTube

"Who is Jeremiah Shirk?"

Eight-time Boater, Jeremiah Shirk, brings some incredible TRB stories in this episode. He shares his wild introduction to The Rock Boat family. It all started with meeting the Rosenberrys at a Red Wanting Blue lunchtime concert on a radio station and getting the invite to The Dayton Downtown Revival Music Festival. “Everyone kept talking about the rock boat and I was like ok crazies, calm down…. I ended up in a random hotel room singing Heart’s ‘Alone’ and that was my first experience to the Rock Boat lore and three weeks later I ended up signing up for my first rock boat. Ultimately that thing changed my life, I found great friends and found rock boat, and I don’t know how I lived prior to finding this damn thing!”

Hear the origin of Jeremiah’s trademark sailaway “Clam Jam” shirt, his pre-TRB Norwegian cruise experience, meeting best friends by the trashcan on 13, and phone-free philosophy. He talks his favorite Boat moments, including Woodstock night with Brandi Carlile, RWB and Friends, and TRBXX elevator party with friend Meaghan Farrell.

We had so much fun that we are going to do an encore with Jeremiah (speaking of encores, did someone just yell 19 more?)

"Who is Dan Rodriguez?"

“I didnt realize just how big the culture was about finding new music within the community - they walk in and want to love you… It’s been a good community to get to know…” reflects two-time TRB artist, Dan Rodriguez. Dan has been a busy man on the boat, whether it was participating in the TRB Spelling Bee, jamming in his pajamas, or collaborating with friends. He credits the Rock Boat Community to helping grow his fan base and adds that many Boaters hosted house concert shows following his last Boat. Oh yeah, and his goal of becoming friends with Drew Holcomb on the boat? Success!

Dan Rodriguez can be found at: 

instagram: @danrodriguezmusic

Facebook: @danrodriguezmusic

Twitter: @dan_rodriguez

Website: danrodriguezmusic.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanRodriguezMusic/featured

"Who is Yam Haus?"

“We like Rock and we like Boats - Put them together and we’re in…” jokes TRB XXI addition, Yam Haus. This will the the Minneapolis-based pop band’s first Boat and marks the first time that The BoatCast has interviewed a band who has not yet been on TRB. During the pandemic, these guys have been cranking out incredible music (including a Chistmas Album) and have been busy on-line keeping us all entertained. These guys bring a lot of energy, are open to collaboration, and are looking forward to connecting with fans… basically, what we are saying is that Yam Haus seems to a perfect fit for the Rock Boat Family.

Yam Haus can be found at: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yamhaus/

Website: https://www.yamhaus.com/

Snap Chat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/yamhaus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yamhaus/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/yamhausband/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yamhaus/

*p.s. for those who were wondering, the max capacity of the Norwegian Jewel is actually 2376 !!!

"Who is Brian Fechino?"

“The thing on the Rock Boat is the Collaborations are celebrations of each other… on the Rock Boat it’s like ‘No Man you play the Solo’… it’s a winning recipe for a good time…” reflects NINETEEN-TIME TRB artist/producer, Brian Fechino, on The Rock Boat. Brian shares the early years of the boat, including the very first first jam session on TRB along with Ryan Newell of Sister Hazel. Brian recognizes the impact that the Rock Boat Family has on the community of artists, noting, “ The connections that artists make with fans outlast the Rock Boat” and acknowledges the importance of the House Show movement when smaller clubs started to close. He talks the origins of Sixthman Sessions and predicts that TRB XXI will bring the most exciting TRB sailing yet, with artists and fans feeding off of each other’s energy after craving the live music experience…

Brian Fechino can be found at: 

Facebook: Brian Fechino | Facebook

Instagram: @brianfechino

Twitter: @brianfechino

Website: Brian Fechino | Heart Dance Records

"Who is Drew Holcomb?"

“If you’re going to go on The Boat, Dive in and be part of the scene” reflects three time TRB singer-songwriter and frequent Cayamo artist, Drew Holcomb, on his Sixthman experience. Drew has risen the ranks since TRBXXI to Billboard Chart Topper and thanks the support of the Rock Boat community. He has many fond memories from the boats, from collaboration with fellow artists, to connecting to fans, to finding out that he and wife, Ellie were expecting while on The Boat.

Indeed Boaters, your holiday gift came early this year with Drew’s gem of an interview. Speaking of presents, if you haven’t yet rented his Neighborly Christmas Special, you truly can’t afford to miss it, check it out here!!!

Drew Holcomb can be found at: 

Facebook: @drewholcombmusic

Website: http://www.drewholcomb.com/

Twitter: @drewholcomb

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewholcombmusic/

"Who is Dave Furukawa?"

“2013 was probably the worst year of my family’s life… my business partner and friend, Chris Webb nominated my wife and I for a scholarship on The Rock Boat… and we actually were selected …. we got on the Boat and the rest is history…. but the magic of The Boat is the reason I keep on coming… I have to really thank The Rock Boat for saving me - It set me right!”

Hear Dave Furukawa (aka “Dave the Blind Guy”) relive his favorite memories from his 7 Rock Boats. He tells his side of the epic start to a close friendship with Patrick Murphy. He talks crowd surfing, Headphone Disco, and lifelong friends he’s met on the boat. Dave’s lucky number is 21 and he shares that the best yet to come on the next boat, TRB XXI!

Dave Furukawa can be found at: 

website: foresightar.com
*providing augmented reality/information for visually impaired individuals, inspired by the true story of his amazing guide-dog, Simon.

"Who is Will Byington"

“Epic - Seriously the best vacation a human could ever take - Spring break for Adults - Everything you could imagine it was - and it was summer camp meets sleepover fun…” reflects TRB stalwart, Will Byington, on his first Rock Boat in 2002.

We all know Will as the personable photographer on-board capturing the precious moments of the “worlds greatest floating music festival” - but did you know that his first three Rock Boats were as part of Cowboy Mouth’s team? It was in 2005 that Will reached out to Sixthman to see if they needed a photographer… and the rest is history.

This Chicago-based photographer and lover of music provides listeners with unique snapshots of TRB History - from the early days of the Boat to the seamless production of more recent years. Like Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark, Will is not officially part of Sixthman, but expresses his tremendous respect for their team and their “Every passenger is a VIP” philosophy. When he first got the job, Andy Levine instructed Will to “Capture the Experience” and I think any boater who has checked out the photos that Will stays up editing late night, would agree that his shots do just that.

If you are looking for the perfect last minute holiday gift for a special Rock Boater, We’d encourage you to check out his online shop for some prints!

Will Byington can be found at: 

website: http://www.willbyington.com
instagram: http://www.instagram.com/willbyingtontwitter: http://www.twitter.com/willbyington

N.B - If you happen to be Boater who has never had your photo taken by Will, he encourages you to just reach out and ask him to take your photo!!!

"Who is Sixthman Kalie"

Kalie Martin (a.k.a. Sixthman Kalie) joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to discuss her dream job with Sixthman. Sixthman Kalie is taking over the reins of Sixthman Jen but shows in this podcast that she is the perfect person for the job - and in typical Kalie fashion, she credits her fellow Sixthman Warriors and Ninjas for how well the experience runs. Kalie shares that her first Sixthman experience was as a passenger, which is probably why she understands the heart of boaters - and has been working with her Sixthman team to keep Rock Boat artists and Boaters connected durning the Pandemic.