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Sara J. sits down with Sierra Fournier for a conversation about her recently released second solo effort, The Missloua Flood—an album born out of one of the darkest periods of her life. They dig into what it’s felt like to finally have the record out in the world and the early feedback and reflections that have come in since its release. Sierra takes us behind the title—how The Missloua Flood came to be, and the meaning it’s taken on over time. The conversation explores the album’s cohesiveness and intentional flow, and how her background as a radio DJ subtly shaped the way she thinks about sequencing and storytelling. They also talk about the idea that sometimes putting “2 before 1” just works—and what that says about instinct versus convention in the creative process. Sierra reflects on the disappearing world of album artwork and why the visual side of music still matters deeply. They revisit some of those unforgettable album covers that have become permanently etched into our collective memory. She also shares what it was like working with her Satellite Pilot bandmate on the project, and how these songs are evolving in a live setting with a new band—taking on a different energy and life on stage. There’s a moment focused on the track that best represents her growth since her first solo release, and a glimpse into what might be coming next creatively—and even geographically. Songs heard in this episode: Machines & Yard Artist Where you can find this week's guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpraforever/ https://www.instagram.com/satellite_pilot/ The Missoula Floods: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missoula_floods The Missoula Floods from Sierra Fournier is out now everywhere you stream music & on Band Camp! Read a review - https://www.patreon.com/posts/album-review-153450484 Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/ Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact-%26-collab-with-us/ola/services/something-on-guest-spot

Sara J. is back behind the mic! 🎙️ In this episode, I share a quick update on my surgery and recovery, where things stand now, and how this experience has shifted me — mentally, physically, and creatively. From easing back into “normal” life to feeling the power of live music and community on a whole new level, it’s been an interesting adventure I’ve only begun to reflect on. Also, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening behind the scenes with DATC Media while I’ve been off, including a new collaboration, recent release coverage & more!  Post-Surgery Day 18: The Healing Power of Live Music: https://www.patreon.com/posts/post-surgery-day-153695527 An Evening for Sara J. The Podcast: https://kite.link/PatrickDownie Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/ Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact-%26-collab-with-us/ola/services/something-on-guest-spot The Strictly Hip: https://www.instagram.com/thestrictlyhip/ www.thestrictlyhip.com https://www.youtube.com/@thestrictlyhip Atlanta Can Fest: https://www.instagram.com/atlantacanadafest/ https://www.freshtix.com/events/atlantacanadafest2026 The Forever Hip: https://www.instagram.com/forever.hip/ https://foreverhip.ca https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHip Album Review: The Missoula Floods from Sierra Fournier: https://www.patreon.com/posts/album-review-153450484

This week, forty years ago, a historic recording was made in Kingston, ON..... Join me, Sara J, as we dive deeper into all this and more, including an in-depth look at Davis Manning, who was more than just the sax player in The Hip. The Copper Penny Project by DATC Media — coming soon. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/yuqwyDaaTUw?si=zOHEVqDVD5DWgDhm Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/

This week on the show, Sara J. is sharing a bit of personal news and a health update. Support: https://gofund.me/87d861182 Listen to the BBC Sounds Eras five-part podcast series with Phil Collins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eras/id1703570820 Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Not+Dead+Yet+Phil+Collins+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20 I always encourage checking your local library first — borrow, explore, and support your community! For those who want to own a copy, I’ve included Amazon links to grab your favourites. Northern Wish - A Canadian's Perspective on Music: https://www.northernwish.com/category/genesis/ Follow DATC Media:https://datcmediacompany.comhttps://www.facebook.com/datcmediahttps://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J:https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/ Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact-%26-collab-with-us/ola/services/something-on-guest-spot

In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, Sara J. dives deep into the life and career of Phil Collins—from his formative years, to Genesis, to his groundbreaking solo work, and beyond. We explore the stories behind In the Air Tonight, his collaborations with legends like Eric Clapton, his commercial dominance alongside artists like Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, and the unforgettable Live Aid performance that cemented his place in music history. Sara also shares personal memories of seeing Phil live as a kid, highlights his autobiography Not Dead Yet, and invites listeners to weigh in: which era of Phil Collins do you remember most—Genesis, solo hits, or even the Tarzan soundtrack? Join us for a deep dive into a career that has truly soundtracked our lives. Listen to the BBC Sounds Eras five-part podcast series with Phil Collins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eras/id1703570820 Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collins https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Not+Dead+Yet+Phil+Collins+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20 I always encourage checking your local library first — borrow, explore, and support your community! For those who want to own a copy, I’ve included Amazon links to grab your favourites. Northern Wish - A Canadian's Perspective on Music: https://www.northernwish.com/category/genesis/ Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/ Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact-%26-collab-with-us/ola/services/something-on-guest-spot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancon_eh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14UyoATZkcz/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cancon_eh The CanCon Playlist: https://bit.ly/4r92PPO

In this third episode of Something On, Sara J. switches things up and brings you a streamlined music news rundown—this time dropping directly into your podcast feed. The big story this week: the release of “Generation” from Gord Downie, The Sadies, and the Conquering Sun – Live at 6 O’Clock, arriving February 27. Sara breaks down what to expect from the live album, why the Discovering Downie podcast is an essential companion listening, and how this project captures Gord at his electrifying best. She also covers: The latest from The Hip on Shuffle (including her recent appearance on the “Fire in the Hole” panel and a killer unreleased 1997 live cut from Rock am Ring) New content from School of Hip A deep dive recommendation into Phantom Acoustics Highlights from Gord Downie's birthday celebrations in Buffalo, including standout performances by The Strictly Hip A special audio clip from Craig (Discovering Downie / Gift Shop) recorded at a Gord birthday tribute show Plus, in the DATC Media world, Sara shares details from the latest episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, featuring Brady Callan of Cancon_eh. They talk Canadian music culture, Finger Eleven, Nickelback’s love-to-hate legacy, Richard Beland’s photography, desert island albums, music books, vinyl collecting, and the formative power of live music. Whether you’re here for The Hip, Gord’s solo work, or the broader Canadian music community, this episode is packed with news, recommendations, and celebration. Be sure to stick around to the end for a special audio clip—and check the show notes for all links mentioned. Something On will return April 14th with a live guest episode. Follow DATC Media everywhere to stay in the loop. The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ The Hip Archive: https://thehiparchive.com/Compilations.shtml Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/ Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact-%26-collab-with-us/ola/services/something-on-guest-spot https://exclaim.ca/music/article/gord-downie-the-sadies-and-the-conquering-sun-detail-new-album-live-at-6-o-clock?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5vaRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFIVFZRNTZUbENveUtKUWM5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtwCXmVMzM7vLpzCM-6hzLrAh_120iNDOgpQC7L9SGQMQbgKJDOuHkWJpSws_aem_f6CzTIEhSX3kchynW-N7yg Gord Downie, The Sadies, And The Conquering Sun - Watch the video, stream, and pre-order the vinyl: https://gorddownie-thesadies-andtheconqueringsun.lnk.to/general?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5uTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIVFZRNTZUbENveUtKUWM5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlvcl6zoaoV1a1GHs6LYFtvTe8crtP9QXIo4qeXMGziQ4k9h3kcy8USnXQaW_aem_dcncjgatDWz7jps2NAuDuQ https://www.thestrictlyhip.com The Tragically Hip Podcast Series: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetragicallyhippods https://www.youtube.com/@tthpods School of Hip: https://shows.acast.com/school-of-hip/episodes?fbclid=IwY2xjawP6rXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIVFZRNTZUbENveUtKUWM5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhGL5TekThY2hCljXS6Mr7rKoZR-1PkDWcdE7t0VC7MbO4VAqezCHftoFu-C_aem_HR64UYDASY-zzVJ5Err5Zw https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579698875642 Gift Shop: https://www.youtube.com/@giftshopband https://www.instagram.com/giftshophipband/ https://www.giftshophipband.ca/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntzinftzqji-1m8FeJBE1YCQjNTmMTrNIdn3UZmoXxz-QbGAP50ZYtWciD4w_aem_K5RQEDvoV2yoePbB5fU0ug Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancon_eh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14UyoATZkcz/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cancon_eh The CanCon Playlist: https://bit.ly/4r92PPO

This week on the show, fresh off celebrating two years of creating digital content for his page Cancon_eh, Sudbury, Ontario native Brady Callan sits down with host Sara J to talk about the inspiration behind creating a page dedicated to highlighting and celebrating iconic Canadian music—and Canadian culture more broadly. Brady shares the artists and bands he’s had the pleasure of sitting down with, including an intimate conversation with Finger Eleven about touring with Ozzy Osbourne, recorded just weeks after Ozzy’s passing. He also reveals who’s still on his bucket list to interview. Sara reflects on growing up with easy access to Canadian content from Buffalo, NY, seeing bands for free in the city, the advantages of living in a border town, and the alternative music day festivals of the early 2000s. Brady dives into the Cancon playlist he’s built on Spotify (link in show notes), his creative plans for 2026, the history behind the Cancon_eh name, and a breakdown of Canadian Content (CanCon) guidelines. The two reminisce about Richard Beland’s Toronto gallery event last October and share their favourite photos from his incredible collection. Brady walks us through his lifelong love of music—what shaped him, the bands that built his musical foundation, the first music he ever bought, his most prized albums, his elusive “white whale” vinyl, and other standout pieces from his collection. He relives his iconic first concert and other unforgettable live music moments, speaks on the importance of supporting local musicians and venues, and shares some deep Canadian music history surrounding The Townhouse Tavern. And we talk about Nickelback - how their music left an imprint on his memory those cold early mornings on the way to hockey practice, and a distinctly Canadian perspective on the love-to-hate them. Brady also reveals his desert island albums, favourite music books (plus a recommendation for Sara), what music he’s currently “married to,” playing drums, and the Freaks and Geeks scene that perfectly sums up his childhood—jamming in the basement, collecting drums, and wanting to learn any instrument he could get his hands on… including an accordion from Germany dating back to the mid-1930s, gifted to him on Christmas morning when he was 18. Find this week's guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancon_eh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14UyoATZkcz/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cancon_eh The CanCon Playlist: https://bit.ly/4r92PPO Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-a-guest-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Want to be a RoughGauge featured artist? Send an email to: [email protected] Website: https://www.roughgaugellc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgaugellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoughGauge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roughgauge.llc Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/6ow1bYwtLveFmGGu8 The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ Something On- https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=lDK8vz-5NNvluQXw Have you worked with DATC Media? Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/atJri2DMrnZ6szBD9 Want to work with Sara? Book a one-on-one session to bring your music/media vision to life: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/consulting-services-with-sara-j Let's Collab! https://datcmediacompany.com/collab-opportunties-1 The DATC Media Podcast Network: https://datcmediacompany.com/podcasts-1 Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/

In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J is sharing a few of her favourite reads — the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped her love for music and storytelling. From legendary rock biographies to iconic novels, these picks give a behind-the-scenes look at the artists we love, the stories behind their music, and the moments that defined an era. Tune in, get inspired, and discover your next favourite read. I always encourage checking your local library first — borrow, explore, and support your community! For those who want to own a copy, I’ve included Amazon links to grab your favourites. 📚 Sara J's Book Picks Me — Elton John https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Me+Elton+John+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20 Play On: Now, Then and Fleetwood Mac — Mick Fleetwood https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Play+On+Now+Then+and+Fleetwood+Mac+Mick+Fleetwood&tag=saraj08-20 The Never-Ending Present — Michael Barclay https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Never+Ending+Present+Michael+Barclay&tag=saraj08-20 Brian May: The Definitive Biography — Laura Jackson https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Brian+May+The+Definitive+Biography+Laura+Jackson&tag=saraj08-20 This Is Our Life — The Tragically Hip https://www.amazon.com/s?k=This+Is+Our+Life+The+Tragically+Hip+book&tag=saraj08-20 Heartbreaker: A Memoir — Mike Campbell https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Heartbreaker+A+Memoir+Mike+Campbell&tag=saraj08-20 The Storyteller — Dave Grohl https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Storyteller+Dave+Grohl+book&tag=saraj08-20 The Creative Act: A Way of Being — Rick Rubin https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Creative+Act+A+Way+of+Being+Rick+Rubin&tag=saraj08-20 The Life, Death, and Legacy of Freddie Mercury https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Freddie+Mercury+biography+life+death&tag=saraj08-20 Gold Dust Woman — Stephen Davis https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gold+Dust+Woman+Stephen+Davis+Stevie+Nicks&tag=saraj08-20 Levon — Sandra B. Tooze https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Levon+From+Down+in+the+Delta+Sandra+Tooze&tag=saraj08-20 The Birth of Loud — Ian S. Port https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Birth+of+Loud+Ian+S+Port&tag=saraj08-20 The Show That Never Ends — David Weigel https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Show+That+Never+Ends+David+Weigel&tag=saraj08-20 A Step Ahead and Two Steps Back — Kramer Guitar Company https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Step+Ahead+and+Two+Steps+Back+Kramer+Guitar&tag=saraj08-20 Daisy Jones & The Six — Taylor Jenkins Reid https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Daisy+Jones+and+the+Six+Taylor+Jenkins+Reid&tag=saraj08-20 Musicians in Tune — Jenny Boyd https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Musicians+in+Tune+75+Contemporary+Musicians+Discuss+the+Creative+Process+Jenny+Boyd&tag=saraj08-20 A Hard Day’s Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song — Steve Turner https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Hard+Day%27s+Write+The+Stories+Behind+Every+Beatles+Song+Steve+Turner&tag=saraj08-20 Everything I Know About Business I Learned from the Grateful Dead — Barry Barnes https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Everything+I+Know+About+Business+I+Learned+from+the+Grateful+Dead+Barry+Barnes&tag=saraj08-20 Jamerica: The History of the Jam Band and Festival Scene - Peter Conners https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jamerica+book&tag=saraj08-20 Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collins https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Not+Dead+Yet+Phil+Collins+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20 Life — Keith Richards (Autobiography) https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Life+Keith+Richards+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20 The Black History Month Patreon Collection: www.patreon.com/collection/960642 The Hip on Shuffle (LIVE on YouTube Wednesday February 4th 2026): https://www.youtube.com/live/aKY5tQ9mAVs?si=4CILMW9_rUD1-kEn Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-a-guest-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Want to be a RoughGauge featured artist? Send an email to: [email protected] Website: https://www.roughgaugellc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgaugellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoughGauge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roughgauge.llc Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/6ow1bYwtLveFmGGu8 The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ Something On- https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=lDK8vz-5NNvluQXw Have you worked with DATC Media? Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/atJri2DMrnZ6szBD9 Want to work with Sara? Book a one-on-one session to bring your music/media vision to life: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/consulting-services-with-sara-j Let's Collab! https://datcmediacompany.com/collab-opportunties-1 The DATC Media Podcast Network: https://datcmediacompany.com/podcasts-1 Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/

"Something On" Episode Two! The new show from DATC Media that explores the latest music news through the lens of The Hip, creating space for tribute artists, adjacent acts and projects, creators, and fellow storytellers to join the conversation! Hosted by Sara J. - LIVE at 7pm eastern! This week's guest was jD, creator & voice behind The Tragically Hip Podcast Series! The dynamic duo was back together LIVE! Be a guest: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/something-on-guest-spot https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ https://datcmediacompany.com TTH Podcast Series: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006200856215552 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571367462332 Listen on all podcast platforms The Strictly Hip: https://www.thestrictlyhip.com Loucin Guitars: https://loucinguitars.com Gift Shop "The Depression Suite" https://youtu.be/wTt4VK0jvu4?si=malkvBJ866nHQ-0G PWHL + The Hip Exclusive Merch: https://shop.thepwhl.com/collections/the-tragically-hip-x-pwhl School of Hip: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579698875642 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CJYao4rHc/ Listen on all podcast platforms

Some bands don’t just play a venue — they belong to it. In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J. explores one of the most sacred relationships in rock history: The Allman Brothers Band and the Beacon Theatre. What began as a short run of shows in 1989 evolved into a decades-long tradition that transformed March in New York City into something legendary. Inspired by the book One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul, this episode dives into how the Beacon became more than a stage — it became a home, a ritual, and a gathering place for fans from around the world. This isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a story about what happens when a band and a room truly listen to each other. 🔍 In This Episode: Why the Allman Brothers’ relationship with the Beacon Theatre was unlike any other How the band’s 1989 resurgence sparked a New York tradition The origins of “March Madness” at the Beacon What made each Beacon show a singular, unrepeatable experience Legendary surprise guest appearances and why they mattered The role of space, acoustics, and energy in live music How Duane Allman’s spirit remained central to the band long after his passing The emotional weight of the band’s final Beacon shows in October 2014🎶 Key Moments & Highlights: The Beacon Theatre’s opening in 1929 and its rise as an iconic venue The Allman Brothers’ record-setting 238 shows at the Beacon (1989–2014) Why multi-night runs became essential to the band’s identity Live recordings captured at the Beacon, including: An Evening with the Allman Brothers Band: First Set (1992) Play All Night: Live at the Beacon Theatre (1992) Peakin’ at the Beacon (2000) Live at the Beacon Theatre (2003) A reading from One Way Out detailing how the Beacon run unexpectedly became an institution📚 Resources Mentioned: One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul (Check your local library before buying — always recommended!) https://shop.thebighousemuseum.com/products/one-way-out-the-inside-history-of-the-allman-brothers-band-book 💭 Final Thoughts: For fans, the Beacon shows weren’t concerts — they were annual pilgrimages, family reunions, and shared moments that live on long after the last note faded. The Allman Brothers didn’t just perform at the Beacon Theatre — they helped turn it into sacred ground in live music history. 📺 Don’t Miss This! If you’re listening on release day (Tuesday, January 27), join me live on YouTube at 7pm ET for my new live show on DATC Media, featuring my buddy JD from The Tragically Hip Podcast. The dynamic duo is back — if you know, you know. Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-a-guest-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Want to be a RoughGauge featured artist? Send an email to: [email protected] Website: https://www.roughgaugellc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgaugellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoughGauge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roughgauge.llc Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/6ow1bYwtLveFmGGu8 The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ Something On- https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=lDK8vz-5NNvluQXw Have you worked with DATC Media? Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/atJri2DMrnZ6szBD9 Want to work with Sara? Book a one-on-one session to bring your music/media vision to life: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/consulting-services-with-sara-j Let's Collab! https://datcmediacompany.com/collab-opportunties-1 The DATC Media Podcast Network: https://datcmediacompany.com/podcasts-1 Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/

This week on the show, host Sara J is continuing a listener-favorite format with another deep dive into unforgettable moments in music history—this time spanning January 16–22. From the opening of the legendary Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip to Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged session, the birth of Mötley Crüe, and the formation of Bad Company, this episode explores a week packed with defining rock moments. We also revisit infamous and unforgettable events like Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting incident, Neil Young’s solo debut, Buddy Holly’s final apartment recordings, and the Beach Boys beginning work on “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” Plus, we celebrate music birthdays from legends like Sade, Janis Joplin, Dolly Parton, Paul Stanley, Questlove, Steve Perry, and more—while also remembering Glenn Frey and David Crosby. Part rock history, part cosmic coincidence, and part personal reflection (including a birthday shout-out close to home) Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-a-guest-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Want to be a RoughGauge featured artist? Send an email to: [email protected] Website: https://www.roughgaugellc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgaugellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoughGauge TicTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roughgauge.llc Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/6ow1bYwtLveFmGGu8 The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ Something On- https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=lDK8vz-5NNvluQXw Have you worked with DATC Media? Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/atJri2DMrnZ6szBD9 Want to work with Sara? Book a one-on-one session to bring your music/media vision to life: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/consulting-services-with-sara-j Let's Collab! https://datcmediacompany.com/collab-opportunties-1 The DATC Media Podcast Network: https://datcmediacompany.com/podcasts-1 Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/

We're diving into this week in rock history and bit of modern buzz: celebrating birthdays, remembering legends like Bob Weir and David Bowie, and marking iconic albums and milestones from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana. Plus, some music news, updates from my Something On live stream, exciting RoughGauge website updates and more! The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ Something On- https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=lDK8vz-5NNvluQXw Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-a-guest-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Want to be a RoughGauge featured artist? Send an email to: [email protected] Website: https://www.roughgaugellc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgaugellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoughGauge TicTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roughgauge.llc Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/6ow1bYwtLveFmGGu8 Mosey Beat: https://www.moseybeat.com https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2026/01/rock-guitarist-refuses-to-release-greatest-album-of-all-time-unless-fans-pay-200-per-song.html Have you worked with DATC Media? Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/atJri2DMrnZ6szBD9 Want to work with Sara? Book a one-on-one session to bring your music/media vision to life: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/consulting-services-with-sara-j Let's Collab! https://datcmediacompany.com/collab-opportunties-1 The DATC Media Podcast Network: https://datcmediacompany.com/podcasts-1 Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/

DATC Media Presents: Something On - A new bi-weekly news show, live on Tuesdays on YouTube with the first episode airing this Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm Eastern hosted by Sara J! The show explores the latest music news through the lens of The Hip, creating space for tribute artists, adjacent acts and projects, creators, and fellow storytellers to join the conversation! Our first guest is Jeremy Hoyle, lead singer of ‪The Strictly Hip‬, who will be joining us to talk about the band’s January residency at the iconic Babeville in Buffalo, NY. Originally aired live on YouTube 1/6/2026. Watch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=xJ3Zd79aqDwtvB-T https://www.thestrictlyhip.com/tour-date-test https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ Be a guest on the show: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/something-on-guest-spot School of Hip:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579698875642 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CJYao4rHc/ Listen on all podcast platforms TTH Podcast Series:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006200856215552 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571367462332 Listen on all podcast platforms

It’s the first episode of 2026, and Sara J is back in your feed with a holiday recap and reset energy heading into the new year. Sara also pulls back the curtain on what’s been cooking behind the scenes at DATC Media, including exciting updates on The Copper Penny Project and a preview of Something On — a brand-new bi-weekly live news show premiering January 6th at 7 PM on YouTube. The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/ Something On- https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=lDK8vz-5NNvluQXw Donate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/support Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/gift The DATC Media Podcast Family: https://datcmediacompany.com/podcasts Want to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-a-guest-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Want to be a RoughGauge featured artist? Send an email to: [email protected] Website: https://www.roughgaugellc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgaugellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoughGauge Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/atJri2DMrnZ6szBD9 Want to work with Sara? Book a one-on-one session to bring your music/media vision to life: https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/consulting-services-with-sara-j Let's Collab! https://datcmediacompany.com/collab-opportunties-1 Follow DATC Media: https://datcmediacompany.com https://www.facebook.com/datcmedia https://www.instagram.com/datcmediacompany/ Follow Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Email: [email protected] Book a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd": https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast Follow Sara J: https://www.facebook.com/sara.till41/ https://www.instagram.com/sarajachimiak/

The Copper Penny Project, an immersive multi part mini series diving deep into the formative years of The Tragically Hip and the legend of The Copper Penny recording. Join me, Sara J, and my cast of super fans as we explore stories, music and history with those who were there. "Good Music Never Goes Out of Style." The Copper Penny Project coming soon. Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/