"Who is Marc Broussard?"

“We loved it so much that my wife and I ended up getting married on The Rock Boat… How many artists who have performed on The Rock Boat, can say they got married on The Rock Boat?”

Five-time Rock Boater, Marc Broussard, joins Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to reminisce years of hanging out with good friends playing live music on The Boat. Marc recalls the days of late night jams on the early boats with Francisco and Zac Brown, his respect for Andy Levine, the professionalism of the Sixthman sound crew, and David Ryan Harris performing at his wedding.

Marc has been busy for the last year writing new material and just released a Children’s Book: “I Love You For You”, of which he generously donated 10 copies that The BoatCast is giving away to local pediatric Hospitals, CHOP and A.I. DuPont.

Check out his new Children’s Book, “I Love You, For You”

Marc Broussard can be found at : 

Website:

http://www.marcbroussard.com

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/marcbroussard/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/marcbroussard

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcbroussard

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/marcbroussardvideos

The BoatCast would like to thank our sponsor, lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.com, for supporting us in promoting Rock Boat Artists. If you want to get the word out about these artists and are interested in sponsoring The Boatcast, please email Chris at: ChristopherRhoad@gmail.com.

"Who is Mom Rock?"

While the Boston-basted Alt Rock Quartet, Mom Rock, hadn’t heard about The Rock Boat until this past year, their extreme energy and history in the DIY scene make them a perfect fit for TRB XXI.

The band’s name is fitting as drummer Wilson Reardon shares his mother is close friends with several Rock Boat veterans. Reardon is joined by Josh Polack (guitar, vocals) and Tara Maggiulli (bass, vocals) to discuss TRB prep with Christopher Rhoad and BoatCast Mark.

Mom Rock has been doing their research and have even been hard at work preparing Merch (get your “Janny pack” early at https://www.momrockofficial.com/merch) and are looking to throw some covers into their sets. They look forward to collaboration with fellow bands, making life-long fans, flip cup (apparently Tara is predicting victory), and the scoping out the Buffett (look for Josh at the Salad bar). The Berklee School of music group will be hitting the road and playing at the prestigious Music Midtown in Atlanta and has been busy at work re-inventing the way music is made during the pandemic. Just this week (7/23/21) they released an infectious EP “A song With a Happy End” that can be heard anywhere streaming music can be heard.

Mom Rock can be found at : 

Website:

https://www.momrockofficial.com/

Instagram:

https://instagram.com/momrockofficial

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/MOMROCKOFFICIAL/

Twitter: @momrockofficial

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCR8IOM3OpJM6rS4_GtFa1sQ

The BoatCast would like to thank our sponsor, lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.com, for supporting us in promoting Rock Boat Artists. If you want to get the word out about these artists and are interested in sponsoring The Boatcast, please email Chris at: ChristopherRhoad@gmail.com.

"Who are Della and Steven Baker?" - How Did Love ROCK Your BOAT? - part 3

In this third installment of How Did Love ROCK Your BOAT?, Della and Steven Baker join Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive the magic of falling in love on TRB.

Della had sailing on The Rock Boat on her bucket list for years - but when she finally pulled the trigger to book on TRB XV, it was full… so she joined the wait-list. Months later and two dates into a new relationship with a fellow music-lover, Steven, she was informed that a cabin opened. The Rock Boat served as a pivotal 3rd date, and there was no turning back. By TRB XVI, they pair were happily married. Listen to their favorite memories from their 5 Boats - and look out for this episode’s special Boat-0-Bomb, in which a fellow Boater hops in to surprise the couple…. Listen in to hear this week's special guest.

The BoatCast would like to thank our sponsor, lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.com, for supporting us in promoting Rock Boat Artists. If you want to get the word out about these artists and are interested in sponsoring The Boatcast or have a Rock Boat story to tell, please email Chris at: ChristopherRhoad@gmail.com.

"Who are Josh Hogan & Andy Warren (of The Mowgli's / Modern Original)?"

“It’s why we love the Rock Boat so much - it extends beyond The Boat. Rock Boaters are the truest fans in the game. We noticed from our touring experiences after The Boat that in every city… there would be multiple Rock Boaters that were down to see you, chat after, they know what you are up to… such a loyal squad…”.

Josh Hogan and Andy Warren join Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to reminisce their back to back Rock Boat sailings in '14 and ‘15 with The Mowgli’s.

Josh additionally talks about his experience, along with Katie, as part of the Sixthman Sessions and the ability to connect with fellow artists. They could not speak highly enough about their respect for Sixthman and the Rock Boat Community, which have supported them on the road. Josh and Andy invite the Rock Boat Community to check out their newest venture, Modern Original. Their first single, Turn it Around, is already streaming everywhere music can be heard and the rest of the LP is dropping SOON!

Modern Original can be found at : 

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

Twitter: @M0dern0riginal

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCg0vp0qH-MbNUPfudjZK-A

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

Check out their new single, “Turn it Around” here:

Turn It Around

CandyShop Recordings

The BoatCast would like to thank our sponsor, lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.com, for supporting us in promoting Rock Boat Artists. If you want to get the word out about these artists and are interested in sponsoring The Boatcast, please email Chris at: ChristopherRhoad@gmail.com.

"Who are Kristine and Bart Coma?" - How Did Love ROCK Your BOAT? - part 2

In this second installment of How Did Love ROCK Your BOAT?, The Comas join Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive the magic of meeting on TRB VIII.

Kristine Coma was a huge Michael Tolcher fan and had heard about The Boat for years before making the plunge. Bart Coma was just getting over a toxic relationship and was looking to hang with like-minded music lovers. What they found on The Rock Boat surpassed all of their wildest dreams. Now they have handwritten lyrics by Rock Boat artists in their children’s rooms in their NJ home.

Look out for this episode’s special Boat-0-Bomb, in which a fellow Boater hops in to surprise the couple…. Listen in to hear this week's special guest.

The BoatCast would like to thank our sponsor, lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.com, for supporting us in promoting Rock Boat Artists. If you want to get the word out about these artists and are interested in sponsoring The Boatcast, please email Chris at: ChristopherRhoad@gmail.com.

"Who are Kara and Nathan Yetter?" - How Did Love ROCK Your BOAT? - part 1

With 22 Rock Boats between them, The Yetters have a lot of TRB memories, but none are more memorable than the time they met and fell in love on TRB X.

Kara Yetter had spent years yearning to get on The Boat (and while she was never on it at the time, mentioned TRB in her high school year book) but nursing school had gotten in the way.

Nathan Yetter joined the boat after his father, a huge Better Than Ezra fan, got off of TRB VII and informed him that he was joining on TRB VIII. After a chance meeting on TRB X, their lives would never be the same.

Listen as The Yetters share their magical story of falling in love on The Boat - and some of their favorite memories, including Alternate Routes going acoustic, Amy Gerhartz transformation, and their upgrade to Room U-69.

This is the first Episode to introduce a Boat-0-Bomb, in which a fellow Boater hops in to suprise the couple…. Listen in to hear this week's special guest.

"Who is Brett Newski? Author/Musician/90's Kid/Anxiety Survivor..."

In this 69th Episode of The BoatCast, Brett Newski, lead singer of Brett Newski and the No Tomorrow, joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark as the first returning guest to the Podcast.

Brett discusses his new book, “It’s Hard To Be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surving the World, and Having More Fun” and opens up about his own battles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Brett candidly shares his worries prior to TRB XX, including a fear that he would lose his voice. He connects the likelihood that his unnecessary worrying affected his immune system and it became a self-fulfilling prophecy, resulting in cancelling shows on The Boat. Brett wants you to learn from his own life lessons on the best ways to handle anxiety with this how-to survival guide.

BoatCast Mark, who was recently named to Bethesda Magazine’s Top Doctor’s 2021 list as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist attests to the quality and utility of this book for anxious teens and adults.

Brett Newski can be found at : 

Website: brettnewski.com

Instagram: brettnewski

Twitter: @brettnewski

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brettnewski

Facebook:  @brettnewski

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrettNewski1

Check out his new book here:

It's Hard to Be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surviving the World and Having More Fun.

By Brett Newski

"Who is Brian Jarvis?"

To legitimize yourself, you gotta get on The Rock Boat… to this day, I’m very grateful for the opportunity…”

Brian Jarvis, singer-songwriter and TRB XII perform, joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive his favorite Rock Boat moments.

Brian’s musical career has been intimately connected to the Rock Boat, well before he played his first show on TRB XII. He grew up listening to bands like Tonic, first toured with Sister Hazel, and put out his first album with Brian Fechino. He was also a passenger on TRB XI (along with BRR), where he was able to connect on a personal level with many fellow Rock Boaters (special shout out to the Bunces).

Brian Jarvis can be found at: 

Website:

https://brianjarvismusic.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.m.jarvis.5

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/bjarvismusic?s=21

Instagram:https://instagram.com/brianmjarvis?utm_medium=copy_link

YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UC0x4bsY-cj8JxdUNckCDZkQ

Honestly

By Brian Jarvis

"Who is Trae Pierce & the T-Stones?"

Trae Pierce and the T-Stones rocked the boat on TRB XIX, playing an epic set that lasted until 4am. They join Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive their unforgettable Rock Boat moments.

As a member of The Blind Boys of Alabama, Trae Pierce is a Four-Time Grammy Award winner, and no stranger to the spotlight, but was impressed with the musical talent on The Boat. From the very moment that he announced to a House of Blues, Orlando crowd that they would be playing the Rock Boat, he has been blown away by the community. His son, Rae Pierce and Grant Chase Jones talk the love that this community has given them on the road and are intent a flag football rematch with Andy Frasco (who apparently cheated ???).

Felix Flex Molina was the lone member of the band that was not on TRB XIX but adds that he has heard nothing but amazing things about TRB and hopes that his dreams can come true with T.P.T.S. getting an invite back on the Boat. In the interim, they have out on tour, so check them out in a town near you!

Trae Pierce & the T-Stones can be found at: 

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

Instagram: @TraePierceandtheTStones

website: http://www.traepierceandthetstones.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNWU7TVvt0BCWgGQoAMyKrA

Be Anything

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"Who is Phillip-Michael Scales?"

In this third and final episode with the 2021 Sixthman Soundcheck winners, Phillip-Michael Scales joins The BoatCast to talk all things Rock Boat.

Phillip-Michael fondly remembers his first encounter with The Rock Boat Family, while playing a show with friend, Dan Rodriguez. He was blown away with the response when Dan gave a shout out to the Rock Boaters in the crowd and knew it was something special. During Soundcheck, he was blown away but the Facebook community and is already set for some house shows this summer. Phillip-Michael is excited to be sailing alongside good friend, Andrew Leahey on TRB XXI. When asked about collaboration, he teased that members of another band that he used to share the stage with, The Blue Pages, will be on this boat. To Rock Boaters (and the rest of the universe), the quartet is now known as American Authors. This podcast was a lot of fun to record, and if you enjoy listening to Phillip-Michael’s voice, check out his podcast “The Company You Keep” and upcoming record release of Sinner-Songwriter!!

Phillip-Michael Scales can be found at: 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelScales/

Instagram @PhillipMscales

Website http://phillip-michael.net/

YouTube https://youtu.be/wH4YmKW0TsA

Lay It on Me

By Phillip-Michael Scales

"Who is Brady Parks (of The National Parks)?"

In this second of three episodes with the 2021 Sixthman Soundcheck winners, Brady Parks, lead singer/guitarist of Provo, UT based Rock Quartet, The National Parks, joins The BoatCast to talk all things Rock Boat.

Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark share their excitement for The National Parks joining TRB family (FYI they were Mark’s vote for Soundcheck). Brady shares that he and his bandmates have already been feeling the love from the Rock Boat Family. They look forward to meeting Rock Boaters on the road this summer/fall promoting their amazing 2020 album, Wildflower.

The National Parks can be found at: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheNationalParksBand

Instagram:

https://instagram.com/thenationalparksband?igshid=1k37vr21e4kl0

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/TheNationalParksBand

Website:

https://thenationalparksband.com/

Wildflower

The National Parks

"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

Upcoming Tour Dates:

"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

Lipstick

Noble Steed Music

"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!!!

Right There Beside You

Bronze Radio Return

"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