Bumbershoot: America’s Next Long Winters Drummer

Originally published in Seattle Weekly A couple of months ago, the Long Winters got some mixed news: Our drummer, Nabil Ayers, was taking a full-time job in New York that would preclude his touring, and our band was invited to play… » More inside

A quick update

Hello fans and friends! Has it really been so long since we’ve kept in touch? You haven’t changed a bit. Well, your hair’s a bit different, but I can tell those eyes from a mile off. I’m sorry we’ve been… » More inside

13 Songs with John

A series of quasi-weekly check-ins with John Roderick on YouTube as he works on writing the songs for the upcoming Long Winters album. » Episode One where John builds a fence. » Episode Two where John faces a deadline at the piano. » Episode… » More inside

John Roderick – journal reading

John reading from his travel journal at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle.

Reconsidering the Groupie

One of the panels at the EMP Pop Conference will be ‘reconsidering the groupie’ and John ‘Honest’ Roderick will be one of the panel members. Access is free, registration recommended. When: Saturday, 4/18, at 3:15 – 4:15 pm Where: EMP|SFM,… » More inside

826 Seattle Workshop

HOW TO BE A MUSICIAN WHEN YOU’RE NOT THAT GOOD OF A MUSICIAN Tuesday, February 10 – 7PM, with John Roderick John Roderick will explain every single aspect of being a singer/songwriter and recording artist, including, but not limited to:… » More inside