Episode 279: Ben Atkind of Houseplant -- Live from Northlands Music & Arts Festival

Ben Atkind is back on the Pod on this final installment of my series of interviews from @northlands.live, and I couldn’t be more psyched about this one!! I caught up with Ben on the last day at the amazing Northlands Music & Arts Festival, and it’s a fitting way to end what was a super fun weekend of insane jams, positive vibes and connecting with friends both new and old. Ben is a well-known and celebrated drummer and simply an awesome human whom I’m honored to call a friend. Ben attended Berklee College of Music and was the drummer in Goose, of which he is a founding member. He has since left that band and moved on to new ventures, namely his new home with the stellar Louisville-based band @houseplantjams, along with his continued involvement in long-time project @elephantproof. Ben talks to me about the journey that has been his career to date, including his somewhat tumultuous departure from Goose, and how he has now found a place where he is truly happy, doing exactly what he wants to do, and most importantly, doing it with the people he loves. This is yet another epic interview from an equally epic festival weekend, and you’re not going to want to miss this one!! ----------------------------------- Show Notes: For more information about Northlands Music & Arts Festival, click here Click here for Houseplant tour dates Follow Roadcase on Instagram here: @Roadcasepod -------------------------------- Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Road Case and Northlands Festival 02:39 Ben Atkin: Journey from Goose to Houseplant 05:36 The Life of a Touring Musician 08:12 Transitioning to New Projects: Elephant Proof and Houseplant 11:22 The Dynamics of Band Relationships 14:17 Balancing Multiple Musical Endeavors 16:57 The Joy of Live Performance 18:50 Finding Happiness in Music 22:05 The Evolution of Ben's Musical Style 24:51 Plans for Houseplant and Future Tours 27:38 Personal Growth and Industry Insights 29:46 Reflections on Touring and Music Community 32:47 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations ------------------------------------- For more information on Roadcase: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.com Or contact Roadcase by email: info@roadcasepod.com Roadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer