The New Mastersounds: Behind 26 Years of FUNK with Eddie Roberts

The New Mastersounds: Behind 26 Years of FUNK with Eddie Roberts

Author: Nate Riggs February 14, 2025 Duration: 20:58
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In Episode 29 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Eddie Roberts about his long and amazing musical career, from his beginnings in Jazz to the formation of his funk band The New Mastersounds. In 2024, they celebrated their 25th anniversary as a touring band.

Eddie is a Welsh-born guitarist, music producer and entrepreneur, and The New Mastersounds are one of this year's headliners for the upcoming Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival that will happen at the Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville, FL from February 19th - 20th, 2025.

In the conversation, you'll get the history of the band and learn when and why Eddie chose to make the move from the U.K. to the U.S. We get into the band's line up of members, how they approach studio recordings, some of their notable live performances, favorite venues and so much more. We dig into their 2025 U.S. tour that includes a stop at the 4848 Festival held in Snowshoe WV, and how Eddie got to know the guys from Greensky Bluegrass which helped land that gig. You'll even hear a surprising story about how Eddie fell in love with sailing.

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🎙️Key Moments in our Conversation 🎙️

03:50 Opening for Gray Boy All Stars in Chicago

07:12 Smooth Transition: Joe Joins Band Effortlessly

10:41 Back to Basics: Four-Piece Band's Fresh Return

16:20 "Reminiscing Bear Creek Festival Atmosphere"

18:07 Brooksville Music Fest Weekend Preview

20:21 Weekly Podcast Growth and Thanks

🫠 About The New Mastersounds 🫠

Website: newmastersounds.com

Tour: newmastersounds.com/tour

Instagram: instagram.com/newmastersounds

Facebook: facebook.com/newmastersounds

YouTube: @newmastersounds 

Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1DJVvIcjKhdedkuGRzW7PG

Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/the-new-mastersounds/19101120

Merch: newmastersounds.com/shop-1

🌴 About Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival 🌴

www.whippersnapfest.com

floridasandmusicranch.com

whippersnapfest.com/whippersnap2025lineup

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🙏 Production Credits 🙏

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC

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Title sequence music bed

Holly Bowling from Dark Star Jubilee 05/25/24.

Holly's Website: hollybowling.com

Stream the set on Nugs: bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24


Closing Music Bed Created by NeighborN8 with help from Suno AI

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🎥 B-Roll Credits 🎥


The New Mastersounds at Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival, 2-22-24

youtube.com/watch?v=SUlq2zGSWHw


Aerial Campus Tour of the University of Leeds

youtube.com/watch?v=u4GTHjXbM_Y


The New Mastersounds, “The Vandenburg Suite”, 3/29/24

Cervantes, Denver, CO

youtube.com/watch?v=qH3DoxRW6LQ


4848 Festival 2024 Recap

youtube.com/watch?v=yLHcA-0Kr6Q


Whippersnap 2024 Recap

youtube.com/watch?v=7utCR5xLx1A&t=2s


Nate Riggs hosts Music Festivals Podcast, a weekly conversation for anyone who feels most at home in a field with a lineup and a schedule. This isn't just about dates and headliners, though. Instead, each episode feels like a backstage pass, built on genuine conversations with the people who make these events happen-from organizers and artists to the dedicated crews. You'll hear stories that never make it to the official recap videos and get practical advice that turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. The aim is to give you a richer understanding of the culture and logistics behind the scenes, whether you're a seasoned veteran mapping out your summer or someone curious about attending your first event. By focusing on these insider interviews and deep dives, the podcast helps you discover hidden gems and approach your next festival with a new perspective. Tune in for a regular dose of that community feeling and the detailed planning talk that fuels the journey between festivals.
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