Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #272- Big D and the Kids Table

Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #272- Big D and the Kids Table

Author: Heidi Hedquist/Luke Poling May 13, 2026 Duration: 40:02
Big D and the Kids Table have been turning out their brand of ska for sometime now. And their newest record The Good Ole American Saturday Night is coming out June 12th. We sat down with lead singer David McWane to talk about the record, touring, name dropping and various locations in Allston, Massachusetts. For more information, check out the band's website, or follow them on Facebook.

Hosted by Heidi Hedquist and Luke Poling, Rock 'n' Roll Grad School is a podcast that digs into the real, unglamorous, and fascinating education of a life in music. This isn't a series of polished interviews, but the kind of sprawling, honest talk that happens after the show, when the gear is packed and the only thing left is the road ahead. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the performing arts, focusing on the hard-earned lessons, the bizarre gigs, the creative process, and the personal costs and triumphs that never make it into a press bio. You'll hear from musicians, roadies, producers, and others who live for the craft, discussing the art and the business with a depth that only comes from experience. The conversation is the point-it's meandering, funny, insightful, and deeply human. Tune in for a podcast that feels less like a lecture and more like you've found a seat in the back lounge, listening to stories that remind you why people choose this chaotic, beautiful path in the first place. It’s an ongoing dialogue about what it truly means to live a creative life, one mile and one melody at a time.
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