Medeski, Martin & Wood’sMMWFirst off, while Medeski, Martin & Wood’s music references a striking number of genres, in my mind, children’s music has never been one of them. What originally sparked the idea to record Let’s Go Everywhere?What caused the lag time before the album’s release?I know you have two sons. In fact, I even saw one of your boys play onstage with MMW once or twice. Do your bandmates have children as well?Let’s Go Everywhere is, in many ways, based around the central theme of travel. How did this concept play into your writing and recording approach?Let’s Go EverywhereIn addition to all the children who appear on Let’s Go Everywhere, the album also has more adult guests than a typical MMW album. Can you guide us through some of your collaborations?The DropperI know he sings with the Wood Brothers, but does that mark the first time Chris sings on an MMW record.Before this record, would you say your music was considered “kid friendly?”As a father of two, you must have heard a lot of children’s music. Do you have a favorite kid’s song or a least favorite kid’s song? Barney?That’s definitely true. My first exposure to music was through watching a lot of cartoons when I was young.Electric CompanySesame StreetElectric CompanySesame StreetDoes MMW plan to tour behind this project? I know you did an early-evening show at Border’s in New York already.How much time are you going to give yourself to create this seasonal music?onShack-ManIn addition to four new albums with MMW, you also have a number of other projects scheduled for the next few months.MMWHave you played with Marco before?WNYCOddly enough, though they grew up together, Benevento and Joe Russo reconnected outside one of your Tonic shows.Who would you say is the most unexpected celebrity MMW fan?One children’s gig you did play was a matinee at Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble in Woodstock. Did that gig come to fruition because Medeski lives in the area?Were you able to stay for Levon’s set?How would you say having children has changed MMW’s band dynamic?It must also put the band in perspective.
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