“Well, I wanted like a hot rock and roll name like The Radiators, but I’m like, well, you know, we all smoke a lot of weed, so let’s go with The Roasters thing.” Wait till you hear why they said it... bro, it’s the real reason the band got its name, and it’s pure fire. 🔥
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Jimmy from Alcatraz Intro
02:46 – Welcoming Jeff Summa and the Roasters
04:14 – Life in Litchfield, Connecticut (The New York Getaway)
05:16 – How the Band Formed and Stayed Together for 7 Years
06:04 – The True Origin of The Roasters’ Name 💨
06:42 – Developing that Timeless Soul/R&B Signature Style
07:34 – Inspired by Pink Floyd and the Allman Brothers
08:08 – Quincy Jones’ Rule for Creating Your Own Style
09:35 – Is Jeff Summa Always This Chill and Cool?
12:11 – The Creative Process: Lyrics, Melodies, and The iPhone Notes App
14:38 – Why the 9-Minute Song “Who’s Got My Lighter” Zips By
15:39 – Sticking to Blues and 70s Sounds
17:11 – Most Memorable Moment: Fans Singing His Lyrics Back
19:53 – Discussing the Album “Open Road Ahead”
22:15 – The Challenge of Topping the First Album with “Who Got My Lighter”
24:16 – Hitting #83 on the All-Country Charts as a Jam Band
26:28 – Does Getting “Lifted” Add to Creativity? 🌿
26:52 – Comparing Weed to Psychedelics from Grateful Dead Days
31:45 – What Makes Jeff Summa and the Roasters a Must-Watch?
34:45 – Lord Nelson and Jeff Share the Same September Birthday
36:46 – Next Steps: Live Album for 2026?
39:38 – Working with Legendary Producer Vic Steffens
40:58 – The Struggle to Be Relevant in a Flooded Market
44:51 – Jeff Showing Off His Gigantic Zippo Lighter
Lord Nelson interviews Jeff Summa from the incredible band Jeff Summa and the Roasters, diving deep into their timeless soul, R&B, and psychedelic jam-rock sound. Jeff reveals the hilarious origin of the band’s name, their dedication to old-school musicianship, and how “getting lifted” is 100% integral to their creative process and songwriting. Find out how the band ended up hitting the Country charts as a jam band and why fans love hanging out with them after the show. Can pure, organic talent break through a social media market flooded with 150,000 songs released daily?
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