Legacy Podcasts

Woodstock – part 20

Andy Cahn — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:52:28 +0000

Woodstock co-founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman talk about how they plan to use the internet to continue the Woodstock Experience online.

Producer: Joyride Media

In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the first-ever commercial release of their full Woodstock live sets! Each release includes previously unreleased live tracks and collectible packaging. A super-deluxe 10-CD box set is also available.

Woodstock – Part 19

Andy Cahn — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:49:13 +0000

Woodstock co-founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman talk about how the festival helped to close the generation gap, at least for a while.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock – Part 18

Andy Cahn — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:50 +0000

Joel Rosenman, Michael Lang and Richie Havens recall how Woodstock came to be filmed for the movie that helped to bring the Woodstock Experiece to many corners of the world.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock – Part 17

Andy Cahn — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:39:15 +0000

Pete Fornatale looks back on the legdendary set by Jimi Hendrix, most notably, his performance of the Star Spangled Banner.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock – Part 16

Andy Cahn — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:00:06 +0000

Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck and the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart remember the Dead’s set and the notorious rain storm. Music in this piece includes the rare Woodstock recording of Grateful Dead’s “Dark Star” included on Rhino’s 6-CD box set 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur’s Farm, in stores on Aug 11.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock – part 15

Andy Cahn — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:00:56 +0000

Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck remembers the logistical mess backstage and how he came to be the festival MC. The segment includes live Woodstock music by Jimi Hendrix and Sly & the Family Stone.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 14

Andy Cahn — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:50 +0000

Richie Havens continues his memories of opening up the 1969 Woodstock festival.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 13

Andy Cahn — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:01 +0000

Longtime NY radio personality Pete Fornatale remembers how he covered Woodstock for WNEW-FM, including the festival ad he read on the air. Interesting to now hear how people bought tickets in those simpler times.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock Part 12

Andy Cahn — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:06 +0000

This episode is two actual minutes of peace & music, as Country Joe McDonald remembers how the general vibe at Woodstock helped to diffuse what would be fighting words at a normal rock concert.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 11

Andy Cahn — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:15 +0000

Guitarist Johnny Winter talks about playing the blues and sleeping on a pile of garbage at Woodstock, between clips of his blistering set at the 1969 festival.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 10

Andy Cahn — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:23 +0000

Legendary studio engineer, Eddie Kramer, talks about recording Woodstock in 1969, as well as his remixes for the new Woodstock Experience releases. Carlos Santana and members of his band laid in some new overdubs earlier this year to correct errors in the original audio footage, finally allowing for the release of the previously-unusable tracks like “Evil Ways.”

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 9

Andy Cahn — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:40:57 +0000

Our 9th episode features the music of Crosby Stills & Nash, and comments by Graham Nash. More of Nash’s thoughts on the late 60s singer/songwriter movement can also be heard in our Carole King podcast.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 8

Andy Cahn — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:40:10 +0000

Woodstock festival founder Michael Lang remembers how he came to book the then-barely-known Santana for the 1969 festival. Carlos Santana adds his own thoughts about the era.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 7

Andy Cahn — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:30:17 +0000

2 MINUTES OF PEACE AND MUSIC – part 7 features Janis Joplin’s performance at Woodstock, with comments by Big Brother & the Holding Company guitarist Sam Andrew and Janis biographer Myra Friedman. Janis, herself, speaks through live clips from her memorable Woodstock set.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 6

Andy Cahn — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:40:53 +0000

Sly & the Family Stone singer/keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham conclude their Woodstock memories with their thoughts on hanging out with the other musicians back stage. Their live at Woodstock clips include “Everyday People,” “I Want to Take You Higher” and “Dance to the Music.”

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 5

Andy Cahn — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:40:04 +0000

Our fifth episode includes the first of two doses of Peace and Music with members of Sly & the Family Stone. Singer/Keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham remember what it was like when they arrived on site and performed late through the next sunrise. Their live at Woodstock clips include “Sing a Simple Song,” “You Can Make it if you Try” and “Love City.”

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 4

Andy Cahn — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:23:41 +0000

Paul Kantner from Jefferson Airplane looks back on his Woodstock experiences “you tell your grandchildren about,” and what Patti Smith calls “the community of rock & roll.” This episode also features the Airplane’s live Woodstock performances of classics like “White Rabbit” and more.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 3

Andy Cahn — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:40:53 +0000

Woodstock opening act Richie Havens remembers what he calls “the first American people’s festival,” and his favorite onsite interview scene from the Woodstock movie. A clip of Havens’ anthem “Freedom” is also featured.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 2

Andy Cahn — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:40:57 +0000

Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman look back on their crash course in festival organization when the crowds were much larger than they expected. You’ll also hear clips of Arlo Guthrie and The Who live at Woodstock in 1969.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock part 1

Andy Cahn — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:25:56 +0000

Woodstock festival founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman kick off the 2 Minutes of Peace & Music series with their memories of what inspired the original event.

Legacy Podcasts celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock with 2 Minutes of Peace & Music – a 20 part series of short features with the inside story of the original 1969 Woodstock music festival. Throughout the series, we’ll clips of music recorded live at Woodstock mixed with first hand accounts by many of the performers (Carlos Santana, Graham Nash, Paul Kantner, members of Sly & the Family Stone and many more) and people who worked behind the scenes.

Producer: Joyride Media

Woodstock: 2 Minutes of Peace and Music – Podcast coming soon!

Andy Cahn — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:43:34 +0000

2 MINUTES OF PEACE & MUSIC is a new 20-part podcast series produced by Joyride Media that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival. Each 2:00 piece will feature clips of live Woodstock performances, interviews with festival performers and comments by the people who worked behind the scenes. Legacy Podcasts will present new episodes all throughout July and August 2009, leading up to the 40th anniversary weekend (Aug 15-17). More information on featured guests and the launch schedule will be posted here soon. More on this historic 40th anniversary is online at the new woodstock.com.

Producer: Joyride Media