A Music Podcast with Personality.
Hosted by singer/songwriter Troy Millette and Paul Varricchione of the “No Thought Required” and “Nights of the Round Table” podcasts, “Load-In Through the Back” is a music podcast with personality.
An interview show that emphasizes human connection and camaraderie with a focus on the art of touring, recording, and generally enjoying music.
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Season 03, Episode 18:
Nicki Bluhm
If you’re poking around Season 3, Episode 18 of “Load-In Through the Back” looking for soulful songwriting, honest reinvention, and the quiet power of independence — you’ve found it.
Our guest is Nicki Bluhm, the Americana singer-songwriter behind Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, who recently released a brand-new solo record crafted entirely on her Tennessee farm — tracked between hay baling, trail rides, and the kind of wide-open quiet that somehow begs for you to plug in a microphone.
She joins us to break down how this recording process differs from her past projects, the magic (and regional loyalty) of SHEETZ, navigating the ever-shifting music industry as an independent artist, the undeniable power of a solid team, Steve Poltz, and what it really takes to tour more than 200 days a year.
Nicki’s latest album, “Rancho Deluxe,” dropped October 3, 2025, and is available wherever you listen. Be sure to follow @NickiBluhm across social media to stay in the loop, and visit NickiBluhm.com for merch, tour dates, and more.
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