I’m excited to welcome back Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers as he makes his return to Roadcase for this week’s episode. Oliver is an extraordinary artist with killer guitar chops and a mellow and intentional vibe that, dare I say, exudes Zen-like qualities.  We talk about his life in music, songwriting, and that elusive goal of being and staying “in the moment.” Improv is a big part of Oliver’s art, both in the studio and in a live performance setting, and staying grounded and open to possibilities is at the heart of it. He claims that “the best art happens by accident,” and he talks to me about how that mindset drives his creative direction. The Wood Brothers have a new album coming out August 1, Puff of Smoke, and are touring all over the country through the summer. Oliver’s second solo album, Fat Cat Silhouette, is out there now for your listening pleasure — it’s a phenomenal work of musical art. The Wood Brothers are one of my favorites bands, and this is a really awesome conversation with Oliver!!  Enjoy!!Show notes:For tour dates and more info on The Wood Brothers, click hereYou can find the book "Songwriters on Songwriting" here on Amazon-------------------------------Episode Chapters:00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg04:00 Welcome Back and Solo Tour Reflections06:56 The Joy of Intimacy in Solo Performances09:56 Evolution of the Wood Brothers12:53 The Art of Spontaneity in Music Creation15:56 Being Present: The Key to Creativity19:00 Accidental Artistry and Mindfulness in Music21:48 The Process of Recording: Analog vs Digital24:55 Capturing the Vibe: Limitations in Music Production30:42 Creative Blocks and Common Struggles31:57 The Art of Challenging Yourself33:21 Capturing Authenticity in Art34:50 The Duality of Rock Stardom35:47 Gratitude for a Slow Rise36:58 The Mindfulness of Being a Witness41:07 Interpreting Art and Personal Reflection43:41 The Role of Accidental Creativity52:07 Mindfulness in Personal Life54:17 The Constant Challenge of Life55:08 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg--------------------------------Follow Roadcase on Instagram here:  @RoadcasepodFor more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  [email protected] theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

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