Dropped Among This Crowd – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, forty years ago, a historic recording was made in Kingston, ON.....

Join me, Sara J, as we dive deeper into all this and more, including an in-depth look at Davis Manning, who was more than just the sax player in The Hip.

The Copper Penny Project by DATC Media — coming soon.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/yuqwyDaaTUw?si=zOHEVqDVD5DWgDhm

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/

This week on the show, Sara J. is sharing a bit of personal news and a health update.

Support: https://gofund.me/87d861182

Listen to the BBC Sounds Eras five-part podcast series with Phil Collins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eras/id1703570820

Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collins
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Not+Dead+Yet+Phil+Collins+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20

I always encourage checking your local library first — borrow, explore, and support your community! For those who want to own a copy, I’ve included Amazon links to grab your favourites.

Northern Wish - A Canadian's Perspective on Music: https://www.northernwish.com/category/genesis/

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DATC Media Presents: Something On - A new bi-weekly news show, live on Tuesdays on YouTube with the first episode airing this Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm Eastern hosted by Sara J!

The show explores the latest music news through the lens of The Hip, creating space for tribute artists, adjacent acts and projects, creators, and fellow storytellers to join the conversation!

Our first guest is Jeremy Hoyle, lead singer of ‪The Strictly Hip‬, who will be joining us to talk about the band’s January residency at the iconic Babeville in Buffalo, NY.

Originally aired live on YouTube 1/6/2026. Watch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=xJ3Zd79aqDwtvB-T

https://www.thestrictlyhip.com/tour-date-test

https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/

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School of Hip: 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579698875642
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TTH Podcast Series: 
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It’s the first episode of 2026, and Sara J is back in your feed with a holiday recap and reset energy heading into the new year.

Sara also pulls back the curtain on what’s been cooking behind the scenes at DATC Media, including exciting updates on The Copper Penny Project and a preview of Something On — a brand-new bi-weekly live news show premiering January 6th at 7 PM on YouTube.

The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/

Something On- https://www.youtube.com/live/FQS9KZXazBc?si=lDK8vz-5NNvluQXw

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The Copper Penny Project, an immersive multi part mini series diving deep into the formative years of The Tragically Hip and the legend of The Copper Penny recording.

Join me, Sara J, and my cast of super fans as we explore stories, music and history with those who were there.

"Good Music Never Goes Out of Style."

The Copper Penny Project coming soon.

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Sara J. is getting nostalgic with a look back at 2025!

From a rundown of the captivating guests she’s welcomed to the show, to the launch of the RoughGauge featured artist series, the addition of two new photographers to the DATC Media team, and the company’s expansion to an international presence—this year has been full of milestones.

She also reflects on a year-in-the-making event that turned out to be even more meaningful than anticipated, and gives a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026 from DATC Media and the many projects she's involved with.

This episode is the perfect way to cap off an iconic year! 💫

New episodes of the podcast return January 6th, 2026!

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Satellite Pilot:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satellite_pilot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SatellitePilot

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@satellitepilot

https://linktr.ee/satellitepilot

Satellite Pilot at The Roxy Theatre (Denver, CO) 8/30/25 - FULL GALLERY on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/satellite-pilot-137811407?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Cuddle Clouds:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuddlecloudsband/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581501368985

Richard Beland:

Website: https://richardbeland.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.beland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14LapA4SrHW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Leah Singman:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahnaomimusic?igsh=MW5ra3owZHhiZnYxag==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leah.singman

Mark Hopkins:

More from this week's guest: https://linktr.ee/Markhopkinsmusic

Craig Rogers:

Gift Shop: https://www.giftshophipband.ca

Discovering Downie Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/gorddowniepod/

Windows '78:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dgLSNGgttqwpkOO6DnFGs?si=p8Ypp9MXQ5aBLY0_InaEHA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/windows-78/155673759

Canadian Alternative Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/canadian-alternative/pl.u-DdANNBet9G60E

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6biwSrIHlYFrUuxghJja20?si=lGpBxUfSSP--d2w11vsDNA&pi=M384ATmqRFCcu

Seven Canadian Bands You Should Know Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00FQHAEeZcxMW9RvD3mJze?si=rWR_heCGTVWuqM91ah1Jzw&pi=l-V8Ox9WRLKF8

https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/7-canadian-bands-you-should-know/pl.u-76oNN7MupDMvL

Dan Wallace:

Sober (Tool) Dan Wallace and the 11th Hour: https://youtu.be/dH8GQyNB3Zc?si=RCG0J9EyPkxh_Lzc

"Terms and Conditions" by Dan Wallace and the 11th Hour: https://youtu.be/gJeGfIIvPK8?si=4W8g1HVGPTiyPKqE

Dan Wallace and the 11th Hour, a playlist on SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/hSxKIkPHDHIZYXJXLX

Darrin Cappe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrincappe/

The Hip Archive: https://www.thehiparchive.com/index2.shtml

Northern Wish - A Canadian's Perspective on Music: https://www.northernwish.com/category/genesis/

Ashley Dawes:

Website: https://www.willowashdesigns.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowashdesigns/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willowashdesigns/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willowashdesigns

Kirk Lane:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gorddowniepod/

https://www.instagram.com/kirklanemusic/

https://www.instagram.com/thedarryls/

https://www.instagram.com/soulsistoriespod/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/discoveringdownie

https://www.facebook.com/thedarrylsband

https://www.facebook.com/soulsistoriespodcast/

https://www.thedarrylsband.com

https://www.youtube.com/@thedarrylsband9501

Ralph Tashjian:

Where you can find this week's guest: https://interceptmusic.com

Contact: info@interceptmusic.com

"No one's gonna die, it's just art"

This week, host Sara J welcomes Loveland, CO–based psychedelic indie rock band Satellite Pilot to the show. Joined by Cody (bass), Amy (guitar, synth), Sierra (keys, harp), and Alex (guitar, vocals) — with a shoutout to Jared on drums — the band sits down to talk all things Satellite Pilot as they gear up to release their first EP, 2 furreels 2 true, out December 12th.

They dive into the creative process, favorite tracks, what it’s like bringing these songs to life on stage, the story behind the cover art, and so much more.

The conversation kicks off with the current lineup sharing their history with the band, how they came together organically, and the unexpected little community of fans that’s blossomed in Wichita, Kansas.

From there, each member opens up about what it means to be part of the “ever-expanding energy machine” that is Satellite Pilot — and how the project fuels their own creative worlds, including the music they make outside the group.

Then, the band gives a look at what’s coming in 2026: their first-ever live release, To Live to Dazzle, recorded at Dazzle — Denver’s beloved jazz club. Plus, plans to record a lot more, drop a run of singles, and hit the road for shows that stretch “beyond.”

A real look at a band building momentum on their own terms.

(Songs heard in this episode: 2 Furreels 2 True & It Takes Hawaii'll)

More from this week's guests:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satellite_pilot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SatellitePilot

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@satellitepilot

https://linktr.ee/satellitepilot

Satellite Pilot at The Roxy Theatre (Denver, CO) 8/30/25 - FULL GALLERY on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/satellite-pilot-137811407?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Other projects mentioned in this episode:

https://www.instagram.com/herviscera/

https://www.instagram.com/a.m.pleasureassassins/
https://linktr.ee/ampleasureassassins?utm_source=linktree_profile_share https://ampleasureassassins.com/

https://www.instagram.com/paradiseovertime/
https://linktr.ee/paradiseovertime?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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The Sunday Evening Jam — your all-things-Tragically-Hip live hang — is back and now available right here in this feed!

Hosted by Sara J from DATC Media, with special co-host Craig Rogers from Discovering Downie, this episode covers Craig’s recent shows with his band Gift Shop, community check-ins, updates, and a peek at what’s next for our live hangs.

(Originally aired live on YouTube on November 30th, 2025)

If this is your first time hearing the Sunday Evening Jam here—welcome! We’re glad you’re joining us and can’t wait for you to be part of the Sunday night vibe.

Watch: https://youtu.be/rQdtFnXDup4?si=FYkwhiIbQGO8FmEv

More from Craig on Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast hosted by Sara J - Episodes 302, 303, 304 & 305

Canadian Alternative Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/canadian-alternative/pl.u-DdANNBet9G60E

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6biwSrIHlYFrUuxghJja20?si=lGpBxUfSSP--d2w11vsDNA&pi=M384ATmqRFCcu

Seven Canadian Bands You Should Know Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00FQHAEeZcxMW9RvD3mJze?si=rWR_heCGTVWuqM91ah1Jzw&pi=l-V8Ox9WRLKF8

https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/7-canadian-bands-you-should-know/pl.u-76oNN7MupDMvL

Gift Shop: https://www.giftshophipband.ca

Discovering Downie Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/gorddowniepod/

The Tragically Hip Podcast Series: https://www.instagram.com/tthpodseries/
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DTRpKTJHS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Final Tour: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsEJpV6gLgRFzE65OcpAcrEWZkW9MnmDP-5h-kW6aI_u93mw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn2k6nfFZ2KYUXV2FlkGxg1r7v1o_IcOiNGT5ISiaejFjqt6ugJGIBqK9l9Hg_aem_PFMcLJ2GLU10t0Mn-AAlVQ

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This week on the show, Sara J. is joined by Alex Moore of Satellite Pilot, a psychedelic indie-pop band based out of Loveland, CO. We dive into the Denver & Fort Collins music scene—what makes it special, why authenticity matters, and how even in a crowded landscape, there’s truly room for everyone.

Naturally, we get into the heart of music community and the way sound connects people no matter the miles between them. We talk path markers in life, creative energy, tapping into self, and the frequency shift that happens when you’re playing to a live crowd. Alex also shares the wild story of the massive snowstorm that hit on the night of their 10-year anniversary show… and how it transformed into an intimate evening with the “real ones.”

Alex opens up about the roots of his musical passion—from being inspired by a musician father to watching his great grandma play piano and organ in church, to the moment he got his first guitar. He also tells a serendipitous story involving a piano and the day he was born - you know we love that around stuff around here!

We dig into his eclectic musical influences, including his love for 60s rockers and the raw authenticity of hip-hop.

Then it’s all things Satellite Pilot—the ever-expanding energy machine. Alex walks us through the current lineup, the family inspiration behind the band’s name, what they’re working on now, and so much more!

More from this week's guest:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satellite_pilot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SatellitePilot

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@satellitepilot

https://linktr.ee/satellitepilot

Satellite Pilot at The Roxy Theatre (Denver, CO) 8/30/25 - FULL GALLERY on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/satellite-pilot-137811407?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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Want to be a RoughGauge featured artist? Send an email to: saraj@roughgaugellc.com

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It’s my turn in the hot seat! This week, I’m excited to share a rebroadcast of my guest appearance on At Home with Mark, hosted by Mark Hopkins.

We dive into everything from my earliest musical roots to the work I do today, including:

• How my love of music began with the mix tapes my dad used to send me
• My mother’s work in the music industry, and how the two of them shaped the foundation for everything I do now
• The big question: Is rock ’n’ roll making a comeback?
• The artists who are bridging generations with their sound
• The festival scene, live music, and the community that grows around it
• How my passion for traveling to shows evolved — from Dave Matthews Band sparking the fire to moe. fanning the flames
• That electric, chemical reaction that happens at live shows and how it fuels my creativity
• Why I’d love to see the return of moe.down
• Cutting my teeth in the jam music scene and the beginnings of Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast and DATC Media
• My relationship and work with RoughGauge, plus a few insights and opinions on the recent happenings with G&L Guitars
• And so much more

Tune in for stories, history, a little industry talk, and a whole lot of music love.

At Home with Mark: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9YZKoDeXF6nGvCa90wAqNZIxktKyce_6&si=eN65iv7b6NfXAV4k

Also available on all podcast streaming platforms.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/5m9uIHzZDDw?si=2MZi0TrOUAPQisA4

Mark on Dropped Among This Crowd Episode 306: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-musician-mark-hopkins

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