No Simple Road (Osiris Media / No Simple Road Media)

Our interview with musician and friend Tanner Polednak. We discuss losing his moves, his first experiences with jamming, and what it's like to hear with different ears. Check out his music at: [https://soundcloud.com/tanner-james-polednak](https://soundcloud.com/tanner-james-polednak "DEZARAT TANNER") Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're so very excited to have Matt Butler of Everyone Orchestra with us in the studio this week! Matt shares exciting details about upcoming Musical Sojourns in Porto and Buenos Aires, highlighting how these musical retreats transcend language barriers and bring people together through the universal language of music. Join us for a rich tapestry of stories about music, travel, and creative collaboration that will inspire you and really make you want to join Matt for one of these Musical Sojourns. We kick things off by reminiscing about our last socially-distanced meet-up in 2021 and realize how far we've come since then! Matt shares his perspective of the innovative art forms rising from the fusion of music, lights, and graphics, with a special spotlight on Phish’s performance at The Sphere in Vegas. We delve into the psychological and emotional impact of these immersive experiences and speculate on the exciting potential for future performances. The conversation underscores the delicate balance between technological advancements and organic human interaction, emphasizing the importance of community and shared memories. For Everyone Orchestra tour info, videos, music, merch and more head over to: www.everyoneorchestra.com For more info on the upcoming Musical Sojourns head to: www.musicalsojourns.com -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

We're honored this week to have Starfinder Stanley and Hawk from Owsley Stanley Foundation as our guests this week. While perhaps most widely known as the “Acid King” for his early role manufacturing the highest quality LSD to help fuel the psychedelic revolution of the 1960s, Owsley was a self-educated innovator, scientist, artist, and patron of the arts with wide-ranging interests. As such, he had a profound and well-documented influence on other artists, musicians, and sound engineers, among others. Owsley essentially recorded every artist that ever played through a sound system that he built. His catalog is prolific – both in the quantity of recordings and the stature of the artists. These historic recordings comprise what he called “Bear’s Sonic Journals.” The Owsley Stanley Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of “Bear’s Sonic Journals,” Owsley’s archive of more than 1,300 live concert soundboard recordings from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, including recordings by Miles Davis, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, and more than 80 other artists across nearly every musical idiom. These analog reel-to-reel recordings are nearing the end of their expected shelf lives and will deteriorate and be lost forever if they are not preserved. We catch up with Starfinder and Hawk to talk about the latest release of Bear's Sonic Journals, "Johnny Cash At The Carousel Ballroom April 24th, 1968". This iconic sonic treasure has a story all its own and the guys from the OSF take us through how this journal came to find itself being released, they share some super interesting descriptions of how Bear did his thing, share with us some of what goes into creating the entire package for a 'Sonic Journal', give their thoughts on why they believe Johnny Cash is an icon of American Music, and much, much, more! Make sure to head over to: www.owsleystanleyfoundation.org to sponsor a future reel, get yourself the sonic journals, and find out all that's going with the Owsley Stanley Foundation! No Simple Road Intro Music Performed and Created By ESCAPER FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 25% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR OTHER MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one wasn’t planned. Sometimes in life the most beautiful things come out of events that we had absolutely no idea were going to occur. Stuff get’s real this morning as Alex and Aaron sit down for some early morning coffee and smoke and quickly realize they needed to be recording what they were discussing. Not long after Ryder joins the mix and drops some heavy stuff on them. This is a live therapy session with the No Simple Road Crew, unedited, raw, unfiltered, and real. We hope you dig it. If you’re ever in need of an ear to bend always remember that this is a Family and we are all here for each other… you can email us a nosimpleroad@gmail.com or head over to our REDDIT for some love from your Brothers and Sisters. We want to shout out all of our new Patrons... JASON A., NATE B., TANNER K., EMMETT O., and all our Patreon supporters!!!! You are all amazing humans and we are forever Grateful! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS, KUSHCO HOLDINGS, & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! *SHOP TOUR BUS:* Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! *KUSHCO:* KushCo Holdings is a publicly traded company under the ticker KSHB and the parent to innovative cannabis industry leaders such as Kush Supply Co., Kush Energy, The Hybrid Creative, and Koleto Packaging Solutions which offer a range of services and products for the legal cannabis industry including child resistant packaging and supplies, gases and solvents, vaporizer products, and branded solutions. Founded in 2010, KushCo Holdings has now sold more than 1 billion units and regularly sells to more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. KushCo Holdings has presence in the five largest U.S. cannabis markets as well as sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market, with offices in Canada and China. KushCo Holdings’ subsidiaries and brands provide exceptional customer service, product quality, compliancy knowledge and a local presence in serving its diverse customer base. Go to kushco.com/podcast to learn more. DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS' Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES! Follow them on Instagram and DM them to let them know NSR sent ya for $20 off your first order!!!! We are back at it with The Rewind this week after being away last week because we were sick! We jump into a pretty heavy conversation surrounding the obstacles each of us faces in being wholly, totally, and completely ourselves. What are the triggers and things we have hiding in the dark corners of our minds that hang us up and stop us from shining our own unique light 100% for all the world to see? What can we do to try and move past that old programming? Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO LEAVE REVIEWS FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE (and non-favorite) VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INSIDER INTEL ON VENUES YOU"RE HEADED TO! OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

This week on Heads Talking we continue our check-in's with members of the No Simple Road Family with the one and only Buzz! Buzz has been on the NSR bus since the very beginning and has become an integral part of the fabric of the Fam. We talk about how he's doing with the QL (Quarantine Life), how No Simple Road has created connections for him how we're al coping with no live music, and we get thrown a couple of questions our way from Buzz! Please remember that the NSR Family are included in the 'Struggling artist' category so consider Becoming a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on No Simple Road we are headed back to Skull & Roses Festival for our conversations with the legendary Bill Walton and then a bonus chat with members of The Latin Dead! Skull & Roses 2023 was one hell of a good time and these interviews for sure capture the vibe we were all sharing down on the beach in Ventura, California! 5 days of Grateful Dead music with some of the best bands in the country! Bill Walton is an icon in the world of Professional Basketball, broadcasting, and our beloved Grateful Dead community! He is the ultimate hype man, announcer, and fan of the band beyond description! We had the opportunity for Bill to give us a description of his trip to Skull & Roses 2023 and we just say back and enjoyed the ride! Following our conversation with Bill, we sit down with members of the Latin Dead including Grammy winner Oscar Hernandez, Pete Nater, Brenden Tacon and his Dad Derek Tacon, and Natalie Forteza for a conversation around performing at this iconic festival and some of the differences regarding playing to such a unique audience as opposed to their typical crowds. FOR MORE INFO ON BILL WALTON HEAD OVER TO: www.billwalton.com AND TO CHECK OUT MORE ON THE LATIN DEAD HEAD OVER TO: www.latindead.com FOR MORE INFO ON SKULL & ROSES FESTIVAL: www.skullandroses.com -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

We're back on The Porch again this week with another Head's Talking. Mel, Apple, and Aaron get into talking about some of the recent's, letters, and emails that have come their way through the show, discuss the depth of the Grateful Dead's lyrics and what 'that thing' means to them, they share their feelings on the responsibility of having a voice in the community, and a whole lot more! Please remember that the NSR Family are included in the 'Struggling artist' category so consider Becoming a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnaby from Bullfrog Moon joins the No Simple Road Crew this week to talk about creating a band that covers the greats like Phish, the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, The Doors, & The Allman Brothers. This is a hard working tribute band playing the North Carolina Brewery scene and we dig into how family is at the center of all of what they do, the experience of playing the music that makes us shake and groove, the beauty of having the music play the band, and a whole lot more! Another member of the No Simple Road Family comes to The Porch! For info on where Bullfrog Moon will be playing head over to their Facebook Page Follow them on Instagram @bullfrog_moon We want to shout out all of our new Patrons... JASON A., NATE B., TANNER K., EMMETT O., and all our Patreon supporters!!!! You are all amazing humans and we are forever Grateful! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS, KUSHCO HOLDINGS, & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! *SHOP TOUR BUS:* Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! *KUSHCO:* KushCo Holdings is a publicly traded company under the ticker KSHB and the parent to innovative cannabis industry leaders such as Kush Supply Co., Kush Energy, The Hybrid Creative, and Koleto Packaging Solutions which offer a range of services and products for the legal cannabis industry including child resistant packaging and supplies, gases and solvents, vaporizer products, and branded solutions. Founded in 2010, KushCo Holdings has now sold more than 1 billion units and regularly sells to more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. KushCo Holdings has presence in the five largest U.S. cannabis markets as well as sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market, with offices in Canada and China. KushCo Holdings’ subsidiaries and brands provide exceptional customer service, product quality, compliancy knowledge and a local presence in serving its diverse customer base. Go to kushco.com/podcast to learn more. DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS' Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind we have a special guest with us in studio... Alex Hofmann of the Too Much Effing Perspective podcast! Ever found yourself wondering if those wild "This Is Spinal Tap" moments actually happen on tour? Well, buckle up, because Alex Hoffman of the Too Much Effin Perspective podcast is spilling the tea on all the laughter-filled chaos that comes with the territory. We're swapping stories that'll have you in stitches, from booking bands like Phish for pennies to Radiohead's haunting concert moments that stick with you for weeks. This episode isn't just a peek behind the curtain—it's a full-throttle tour through the heart of the music industry, with plenty of detours into the unexpected. We'll navigate the tricky waters of band dynamics, laugh over festival fiascos, and even share the occasional bathroom blunder. It's a smorgasbord of insider insights, proving that whether you're a seasoned musician or a die-hard fan, the rhythm of the road resonates with us all. Make sure to head over to www.tmepshow.com for all the goods and follow them on Socials @tmepshow Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. -Make Sure to visit our friends at Northbound Coffee Roasters for THE BEST coffee around, roasted with love by Deadheads, and shipped to your door with free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Picture this: a wedding turned music festival, complete with a surprise music video, and orchestrated by none other than the fabulous Amanda from Pixie and the Partygrass Boys. This episode is a whirlwind of stories and laughter as we sit down with Pixie and Amanda, delving into their magical musical journey. From whimsical tunes like “Bear, Shark, Duck, Snake” to heartfelt ballads such as "Marching On," their music is as dynamic and vibrant as their personalities. You’ll hear about the transformative power of friendship and community that fuels their performances, and the incredible bond they share with each other and their adoring fans. We chat about how their band came together with a delightful mix of humor, love, and a little bit of skepticism—leading to the unique sound that captivates audiences. Our conversation takes a turn towards the benefits and challenges of early music education and how the band cleverly balances serious and silly elements in their music, seamlessly blending genres as they evolve. We also touch on the intriguing topic of extraterrestrial life, showing just how multifaceted these talented musicians truly are. We also discuss the evolution of Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, from recording their first album to their unique ventures, such as personalized band artwork on skis. This episode is a celebration of the universal language of music, the connection between artists and their audience, and the joy of sharing pieces of one’s soul with the world. With a dash of humor, a sprinkle of extraterrestrial curiosity, and a heap of musical passion, we invite you to experience the infectious energy of Pixie and the Partygrass Boys. Head over to www.pixieandthepartygrassboys.com for tour info, merch, and more! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind we take it back to pre-Phish Mexico and we recap our inner and outer journey's into the mystical world of Sensory Deprivation. Mel talks about her incredibly profound experience in her float that culminated in her speaking to her ancestors in Spanish while floating. Aaron talks about his psychedelic, visually stunning experience while in the tank, and APple shares how surrendering to the float brought him into a new level of body awareness. Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. -Make Sure to visit our friends at Northbound Coffee Roasters for THE BEST coffee around, roasted with love by Deadheads, and shipped to your door with free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind our Conductor bares his soul about some recent struggles he's been facing and not talking about up until now. Sometimes we face things that seem to pile up, one after the other, and don't give us time to integrate. The most important thing to remember is that simply talking these things through and getting them out of our heads and into the air is the beginning of the healing journey. This is a Family conversation and you're all welcome to a seat at our table. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. -Make Sure to visit our friends at Northbound Coffee Roasters for THE BEST coffee around, roasted with love by Deadheads, and shipped to your door with free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

This week we tackle a hard hitting story from CNN.com entitled 'A woman took 550 times the usual dose of LSD, with surprisingly positive results'. You aren't going to believe how this one turned out and neither could we! We talk about the psychedelic experience as therapy, what it has done for us, and where we see the clinical world fitting in with psychedelics. Become a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for an engaging and heartfelt episode as we welcome Blü Egyptian, the vibrant band from Chico, California! Zach, Jules, Cam, and Neo join us in the No Simple Road house studio to share their journey from high school jam sessions to festival stages. We start with a few laughs about the amusing challenges of scheduling this long-awaited interview and then dive into their backstory, including the unique Pop Bands class that brought them together. This episode is packed with stories of their growth, experiences, and the dynamic music scene in Chico that shaped their sound. We dive right into Blü Egyptian's extensive touring adventures and the excitement of balancing life on the road. Neo's love for touring likened to perpetual camping, and their transformative experiences at festivals like Hog Farm Hideaway, paint a vivid picture of the band's dedication to their craft. We also touch on the influence of legendary jam bands and the unique genreless jam music movement, showcasing their eclectic musical influences and the friendships that have grown within this dynamic community. Finally, as the band shares their strategies for maintaining physical, mental, and spiritual health amidst their hectic schedules, we delve into their future plans, including the highly anticipated release of their third album, "Chantress of Amun." From performing in unexpected venues to thrilling festival stages, Blü Egyptian's journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. For tour info, merch, news and more head over to: https://www.bluegyptianband.com/ (18:02) High School Origins of Blue Egyptian (27:45) Touring Challenges and Triumphs (32:09) Musical Influences and Touring Adventures (43:23) Evolution of Genreless Jam Music (50:48) Musical Exploration and Evolution (55:08) Growth and Inspiration in Music (01:08:05) The Band's Collective Commitment (01:20:30) Unexpected Stage Appearance and Bass Jam (01:26:41) Band Tour Plans and Album Release -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -venuellama.com is back! Head over and sign up for your free Llama Account now and start rating venues! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

Andy Frasco of Andy Frasco & The U.N. and Andy Fraso’s World Saving Podcast joins the No Simple Road Crew on The Porch for a morning filled with laughs, unexpected therapy, and creating connection. We talk candidly about addiction & getting it together, making choices based on what we think we’re supposed to do rather than what we want, Andy’s new album ‘Change Of Pace’, and why we are only just now finding out we should have been friends a long time ago. Andy Frasco & the U.N.’s performances have been described as a "boisterous blend of harmonic funk and jazzy influences, all topped with boundless energy". Frasco frequently calls additional guest musicians to join his band on stage during sets, as well as fans. Shows are highly improvisational featuring impromptu “battles” between band members, who graciously hop off stage into the crowd to contest their instrumental fortitude against one another in a sporting display of individual musicianship. Frasco's shows are also highly interactive, often stopping the show to speak directly to audience members, as well as invite people in the audience up on stage. Do yourselves a favor and got to: andyfrasco.com for tour info, news, and merch and then go listen to Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast on Apple Podcasts or anywhere podcasts stream. ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! *SHOP TOUR BUS:* Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS' Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website chilldrenofindigo.com check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! REDDIT AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COREY HURST (u/DogKnees2001 over on Reddit) LOGO DESIGNS AND RELATED ARTWORK Just Elrod (NSR Hand Logo) @wickedawesome (NSR Skulls) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on No Simple Road this week as we embark on a profound journey through the realms of psychedelics and personal transformation. Our guest, Cesar Marin of Cultivating Wisdom.net, shares his remarkable story of discovering the power of plant medicine at 54. His late-in-life psychedelic awakening sheds light on the often untold narratives of those who find these experiences in their golden years. Together, we discuss the societal shifts around psychedelics, the therapeutic potential for personal rebirth, and how embracing these experiences can lead to dramatic shifts in life perspectives, particularly for those well into adulthood. We chat candidly regarding the symbiotic relationship between art, music, and psychedelics. With the transformative tales of a former CNN journalist, we underscore the impact of psychedelics on mental health and spiritual enlightenment. Each anecdote, from sharing psychedelic experiences with family to integrating them into our daily lives, illuminates the ongoing dance between the internal self and the external world, inviting listeners to consider the profound growth that can arise from these substances. We close with a focus on the future of psychedelic medicine and education, contemplating the advances and challenges that lie ahead. Our discussion takes an otherworldly turn as we ponder the possibility of psychedelics as extraterrestrial technologies and the spiritual awakenings they can prompt. So, gather your curiosity and join us for a conversation that spans the intimate details of individual transformation to the broader implications of these ancient yet ever-relevant plant medicines. To learn more about Cesar head over to www.cultivatingwisdom.net -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we're back in the studio starting off with a recap of the recent Goose shows here in Oregon at Edgefield and down in Eugene at The Cuthbert Amphitheater! Then, we are joined in our studio by our brother Blake Boris-Schacter, owner of the best damn venue here in Portland, The Get Down. We're talking all about the recent developments of Live Nation attempting to move into our town, what it means for the music scene here, how it'll affect smaller clubs and everything in between. We are also chatting about the effects of unplugging from social media, how traveling changes our perspectives, and what our favorite and least favorite things about the times we're living in are. Join us for a real good old fashioned conversation! For the schedule of shows at The Get Down here in PDX head over to: www.thegetdownpdx.com -We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. Go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR BUT 1 GET 1 HALF OFF! Sign up for a subscription to HEADY WAX FIENDS with the PROMO CODE: NSR and receive a free album of your choice from their catalog with a 3 month subscription and 2 free albums with a 6 month subscription! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -venuellama.com is back! Head over and sign up for your free Llama Account now and start rating venues! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

It's been a long journey for the past 19 months. We all know it's true. This mid-week short drop is a few of The Conductor's thoughts and ideas on heading back out into the musical community and seeing our collective trip with some new lenses and renewed sense of gratitude. Also, he just wanted to ride in the car or plane with you as you travel to Phish's West Coast run! Travel safe and see you all soon! Please do us a solid and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Become a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.com 20% off with Melophy PROMO CODE: NSR FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind you've got Aaron and Mel in the studio! We start things off with a tribute to the legendary Phil Lesh, who passed on this week and left in his wake a legacy of love, music, and family that will never be forgotten. We talk a bit about what legacy means and how we would like to be remembered when we pass on. We also discuss finding one's life purpose and how that can send ripples out into the world without us even realizing it. We even get into a bit of our own sordid past with joining Magickal orders as a means to find what it is we are here to do. -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

We are super excited this week to have visual artist Andrew Sax (@somesaxyart) as our guest in the No Simple Road Studio! Andrew has worked hard over the last few years creating some of the most compelling visual art for some of the biggest names in the scene. Bands like the trey Anastasio Band, Goose, Dogs In A Pile, and Spafford have all trusted Andrew to bring their music's vibe and feel to life through his art! Hailing from Philly, Andrew has grown up in the music scene and has a passion for cool stuff for even cooler people. We talk with Andrew about: How a Pigeons Playing Ping Pong/Dogs In A Pile Show helped him break in to the art scene. How seeing music with his Pop became an avenue for bonding. How he went from incessant doodler to poster artist for the biggest names in the jam scene. Overcoming the negative programming from childhood. The honor of becoming part of the zeitgeist of the music he loves so much. The experience of finding his ow, personal, connection to the music through a not so typical path. Walking the razor's edge with psychedelics at a young age and what come from taking chances. ... and so much more! To order prints, pins, stickers, and more head over to www.somesaxyart.com -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO RATE YOUR FAVORITE VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INTEL ON VENUES YOU'VE NOT YET BEEN TO! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we catch you all up on our recent trip out to LA and share some of our struggles and victories of the last couple of weeks. As grandparents, there's a unique blend of pride and nostalgia that comes with watching our children grow up, and we don’t shy away from sharing these heartfelt reflections. We explore the bittersweet feelings of seeing our kids succeed in the bustling environment of Los Angeles, balanced with the joy of witnessing Jasper's playful energy. From humorous Instagram anecdotes about a cardboard playhouse to the deeper realizations about work-life balance, we dive into what it means to cherish the simple, yet profound, moments of life. Plus, we recount the unforgettable celebrity encounters that added an extra sprinkle of stardust to our journey. (00:00) Melt Mushroom Chocolates and Legoland (04:03) Grandparents' Day Out at Legoland (14:12) Parental Reflections on Family Dynamics (20:42) Realizations on Work-Life Balance (31:48) Unexpected Encounters With Celebrities (36:02) Podcast Host and Surfer Admirer (41:31) Encounters at the Beach and Concert (55:33) Family Adventures and Work Stories (01:02:01) Summer Music Festivals and Podcast Updates (01:06:30) Reflections on Self-Care and Life Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. -Make Sure to visit our friends at Northbound Coffee Roasters for THE BEST coffee around, roasted with love by Deadheads, and shipped to your door with free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

This is a landmark episode for the No Simple Road Crew! Our first live podcast and it’s from the legendary Terrapin Crossroads with our Brothers The Higgs! The Porch moves to the stage in the bar at TxR as we talk to John, Garrett, David, and Jessie about how they came together as a band, breaking down on the road, manifestation and maintaining a positive attitude, magic doors, what it feels like to be coming up. Stay tuned after the interview for the entire live performance by The Higgs! Go to: www.thehiggsmusic.com for tour info. merch, music downloads and more!!! We want to shout out all of our new Patrons... JASON A., NATE B., TANNER K., EMMETT O., and all our Patreon supporters!!!! You are all amazing humans and we are forever Grateful! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS, KUSHCO HOLDINGS, & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! *SHOP TOUR BUS:* Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! *KUSHCO:* KushCo Holdings is a publicly traded company under the ticker KSHB and the parent to innovative cannabis industry leaders such as Kush Supply Co., Kush Energy, The Hybrid Creative, and Koleto Packaging Solutions which offer a range of services and products for the legal cannabis industry including child resistant packaging and supplies, gases and solvents, vaporizer products, and branded solutions. Founded in 2010, KushCo Holdings has now sold more than 1 billion units and regularly sells to more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. KushCo Holdings has presence in the five largest U.S. cannabis markets as well as sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market, with offices in Canada and China. KushCo Holdings’ subsidiaries and brands provide exceptional customer service, product quality, compliancy knowledge and a local presence in serving its diverse customer base. Go to kushco.com/podcast to learn more. DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS' Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website chilldrenofindigo.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second episode of Cascade Equinox Festival Week on No Simple Road! We start this episode by sharing a single moment that moved each of us individually during our time at the fest. It's so hard to pick just one but each of us shares a tidbit since it's those moments that make going to see live music so special. Then we take you to the green room where we spend some time talking with Lespecial and Portland's own, Small Million. Mel takes us home with a poem she wrote about her time at Cascade and a call from @longstrangeputt. For more on Lespecial head over to: www.lespecial.net for music, tour info merch and more. For more on Small Million go to: www.smallmillion.com to check out their new album 'Passenger' and get tour info and more. Make sure to follow @cascadeequinox on socials for all upcoming news and info about future festivals or head over to www.cascadeequinox.com -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

We are so stoked to have Portland's own, Sean McLean as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Sean has been playing in World's Finest since 2011 and has been all over the music scene sitting in with every band imaginable like Leftover Salmon, Umphrey's McGee, and Lespecial just to name a few. His prowess on both the guitar and Alto Sax are unmatched and his new band Sean McLean and The Vibetenders is set to take the scene by storm this Fall! We sit down in the studio this week with Sean to talk about: Prepping himself to sit-in with so many different bands. Forging relationships across the musical universe. The changing landscape of World's Finest and how he ended up playing in the band. What made him ultimately fall in love with the Sax and guitar. Landing in the PNW from Chicago. His take on the uniqueness of the Portland music scene. Those moments when music becomes much more than 'notes'. What it is like for him when The Muse decides to pay a visit. How mistakes can ultimately become opportunities for variety. ... and so much more! For music, show info, mech, and more head over to: www.worldsfinestmusic.com and follow Sean on IG @sean_the_vibetender -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO RATE YOUR FAVORITE VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INTEL ON VENUES YOU'VE NOT YET BEEN TO! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes with the collaboration of The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado and couldn't make this happen every week without them! This week on The Rewind we recap our trip to The Oregon Country Fair! For over 50 year The Oregon Country Fair has been emerging from the Veneta, Oregon forest through the dedication and will of over 20,000 volunteers. Steeped in psychedelic history and lore, this one-of-a-kind happening is like nothing else on the planet... a literal continuation of The Acid Tests sprawled through the Oregon forest. We take you with us on our trip to Fair and talk through our experience there. To learn more about The Oregon Country Fair go to: www.oregoncountryfair.org Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area! -CHECK OUTwww.venuellama.com SIGN UP BEFORE JULY 4th AND YOU CAN WIN TICKETS OR VENUE LLAMA SCHWAG! MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Imagine uncovering the hidden gems of the music industry while learning the secrets of successful artist management. We had the incredible opportunity to chat with Jonathan Shank, the CEO of Terrapin Station Entertainment, a division of Sony Music, as he shared his fascinating journey from jam fan roots to playing pivotal roles in the music world. Jonathan opens up about his early influences from jam and improvisational music, the non-linear path of his career, and the significant challenges and rewards he has faced. Jonathan discusses the motivations behind starting his podcast, 'The Jam with Jonathan Shank', and reflects on the vibrant state of the jam scene, the excitement of discovering new talent, and the importance of supporting emerging artists. We even hear some stories from Jonathan's time working with icons like Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, and he shares some memorable anecdotes from the history of the Grateful Dead. We also examine the modern festival landscape, the rise of artists like Billy Strings and Goose, and what it takes to support emerging artists in today's digital age. Jonathan's managerial insights provide a masterclass in fostering fan engagement and growing a loyal audience, ensuring the vibrant legacy of live music continues to thrive. Check out Jonathanks Site at www.terrapinent.com and make sure to give a listen to his podcast 'The Jam with Jonathan Shank' everywhere podcasts stream! -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! Sign up for a subscription to HEADY WAX FIENDS with the PROMO CODE: NSR and receive a free album of your choice from their catalog with a 3 month subscription and 2 free albums with a 6 month subscription! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -venuellama.com is back! Head over and sign up for your free Llama Account now and start rating venues! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

We are so stoked to have Sean Badders and Jimmy Russel of The Quick & Easy Boys in the studio with us this week The Quick & Easy Boys are a power-trio out of Portland, Oregon who creates their own blend of rock and roll. Imagine the Minutemen, the Police, and Band of Gypsy’s rolled into one.​ Formed in 2005, The Quick & Easy Boys quickly made a name for themselves in Eugene, Oregon before relocating to Portland and becoming a renown nationally touring act. Their shows are an interactive party with electrifying stage antics and profound musical moments as the trio pours out every ounce of their energy, leaving nothing behind. The band has gained the reputation for moving a crowd all-night long whether it be a big festival or a tiny watering hole. Founding members Sean Badders on vocals and bass & Jimmy Russell on vocals and guitar play all the notes. Tyrone Hendrix joined in 2018 on percussion. The Quick & Easy Boys have continued to evolve musically…and audiences continue their enthusiastic calling of “Yeah Bud!” at every show. We get into: The origin of their particular brand of 'Funkytonk'. The Quick & Easy Boys' ethos of doing whatever the hell they want. Their greatest achievement being their brotherhood. The question of extraterrestrials being physical, interdimensional, or both. Finding magic in the chaos on stage. Why its okay for Sean to break the 'no shorts on stage' rule. How they strive to create a different experience every single show. ... and so much more! For show info, merch, and more head over to: www.thequickandeasyboys.com -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

What happens when a touring musician trades the bustling streets of New Orleans for the tranquil countryside of Mount Morris, New York? Join us as we welcome Ric Robertson, who reveals how the simplicity and balance embraced by the Amish have not only changed his pace of life but have also transformed his artistic process, providing a new lens through which to view creativity and community. Ric's move to Mount Morris offers more than just a peaceful retreat; it serves as a catalyst for artistic exploration and collaboration. Surrounded by serene landscapes and a supportive partner, Rick delves into the role of spontaneity and presence in his creative endeavors. Discover how the harmonious blend of solitude and connection has allowed Rick to embrace authenticity in his craft, leading to the creation of his incredible music and collaborations with fellow artists like Gregor Bone. Community and creativity intertwine as Rick discusses the power of shared living spaces and intentional artistic communities. Learn about his innovative idea of touring with a mobile piano in an Airstream, creating spaces that foster growth and connection. From the importance of nurturing environments for musicians on the road to the bonds formed through shared experiences, this episode underscores the profound impact of artistic intention and community building on personal and collective healing. For tour info and more head over to: www.ricrobertsonmusic.com -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

Ever wondered how the spiritual practice of music can unfold into an artistic journey of resilience and creativity? Join us as we sit down with Ric Robertson, multi-instrumentalist and member of the Sam Grisman Project, is a musician whose craft goes far beyond the reach of his strings. Ric's candid revelations offer an intimate glimpse into the soul of a songwriter, as he shares the essence of his upcoming album featuring the evocative "Shellfish Bastard," and the cherished significance behind "Thinking About You." It's not just about the audio adventure; it's a deep dive into the heart of a creative force in today's music landscape. Dive headfirst into the symbiotic dance of friendship and collaboration, where the influence of Sam Grisman shines as a beacon in Ric's musical evolution. We traverse the delicate tightrope walked by artists in a capitalist world, balancing passion with livelihood. This episode is a treasure trove for those curious about the unseen facets of the music industry and the joy found in genuine connections with fans. Ric's heartfelt discussion on creating art for its intrinsic value rather than monetary gain is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of staying true to one's artistic vision. This session is not just confined to the world of music; it's an exploration into the realm of visual storytelling as well. Ric shares his foray into animation and stop-motion videos, which have added another layer of depth to his songs like "Carolina Child" and the "Strange World" EP. As we traverse the magical influence of the Grateful Dead and other musical icons, Ric also delves into the excitement of his impending solo tour and the unique energy that only live performances can conjure. Embark on this soul-stirring ride with us as we celebrate the patience, resilience, and passion that fuel a creative life well-lived. -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

This week on Heads Talking we take on a hard hitting story from Reuters.com entitled 'Brain Freeze: Russian Firm Offers Path To Immortality For A Fee'. We get into some deep conversation around the nature of consciousness, immortality, The Singularity, and if we'd be okay with having our brains frozen to be brought back at a later date. Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What energizes a band and keeps their creative flame alive amidst the challenges of the music industry? Join us for a heart-to-heart conversation with Russell Long of The Great North Special as he takes us through the band's recent journey, from the release of their album "Callithump Parade" to their transformative experiences navigating life as a band.  Russell's insights into how the band collaborates to develop a unique visual identity are truly inspiring, and you'll feel the camaraderie and connection that make these artistic endeavors possible. Russell opens up about the trials and triumphs of sustaining motivation and creative persistence. Drawing on Rick Rubin's philosophy of creating art for oneself, we explore the emotional rollercoaster of seeking validation and the importance of community support in pushing through tough times. The discussion also sheds light on the often-overlooked administrative tasks involved in producing a record and the heartfelt gratitude that comes from being acknowledged in an album's liner notes. The essence of building a local community and fostering genuine relationships within the music scene is powerfully highlighted, showing how these bonds fuel artistic growth. We also reflect on the transformation of underground culture, the balance between digital and real-life experiences, and the impact of technology on our consciousness. Listen in as we celebrate the joy of live music, share recent concert experiences, and highlight the importance of genuine human connections! Head over to https://www.thegreatnorthspecial.com/ for tour info, merch, and more and make sure to check out 'Callithump Parade' streaming everywhere you get your music! -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -venuellama.com is back! Head over and sign up for your free Llama Account now and start rating venues! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

Prepare yourself for a laughter-filled interview with John "the Barber" Gutwillig of the Disco Biscuits. The conversation swings from the echoes of their eclipse set to the adventurous leap into film with "Revolution in Motion," ensuring a multifaceted exploration of the artistic process. In the undercurrent of our discussion, we unveil the intimate intricacies of podcasting—the joy of content creation, the shared thrills and anxieties we experience with live performances, and the tools we've gathered to navigate the waves of self-exposure in the digital age. The narrative dives into the craft of making music, touching on inspiration drawn from dreams and the boundless possibilities found within the realms of rock and space operas. We take a moment to celebrate the resurgence of bands post-pandemic, dreaming aloud of a psychedelic jam session that unites us all in the studio. As we wrap up our sonic adventure, we reflect on the contrasting energies of audiences from Las Vegas to Portland, sharing tales of memorable performances that remind us why we cherish live music. We discuss the importance of fan interaction, how it fuels the undying spirit of performance, and invite our listeners to extend gratitude to the artists that provide the soundtrack to our lives. Embracing the resilience of the music community, we encourage everyone to tread the complex roads of life with caution, courage, and the embrace of those around us. Join us, as we navigate these stories with love, laughter, and a touch of cosmic kinship. For Disco Biscuits tour info, merch, music, and more head over to: www.discobiscuits.com -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

Our final High Sierra Music Festival interview is with the incredible Reed Mathis. After cutting his teeth in Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and Tea Leaf Green, bassist extraordinaire Reed Mathis established himself in the Grateful Dead world with membership in Billy & The Kids, The Rhythm Devils, Mickey Hart Band, Steve Kimock Band and the Golden Gate Wingmen.We talk backstage with Reed about his view of Beethoven, finding balance, staying inspired, and giving everything you have to The Muse. This is an insightful and especially deep interview you won't want to miss. Head over to reedmathis.com for tour news, music, and info!!! ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... Speaking of Family...**HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE HIGGS for the amazing Intro Music!!! Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel Outro Music by: The Chilldren of Indigo check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! Check out their YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our journey to Skull & Roses Festival continues with some commentary on the festival grounds, an interview with Rafael Salazar from Delta 89, the beginning of a solid trip, hanging out with John Lovero from The Higgs, a heavy talk with Claire from Raven’s Reels Almanac, and interview with Dept. from @trippershollow, story time with Big Steve Parish, some music with Zach Nugent’s Disco Dead, and a soulful and tear inducing ‘We Bid You Goodnight’ by Stu Allen & Mars Hotel! This wraps up our Skull & Roses Festival experience! Being the ‘Official’ Podcast has never been this much fun! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! SHOP TOUR BUS:Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS'Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website chilldrenofindigo.com check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! REDDIT AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COREY HURST (u/DogKnees2001 over on Reddit) LOGO DESIGNS AND RELATED ARTWORK Just Elrod (NSR Hand Logo) @wickedawesome (NSR Skulls) @hairofthewolf (NSR Van Logo) Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our NSR YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Bumper music by:https://www.hooksounds.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Levy from Circles Around The Sun joins No Simple Road this week! Once in a while a conversation happens that just feels like folks need to hear it. Obviously we want everyone to hear all of our episodes but this one in particular is important for all of us to not just listen to but let absorb into your minds. We talk about seeing the quarantine from another perspective, cultivating gratitude for the little things, finding joy in abandoning hope, how he's coping with going from being on the road to being at home, and a ton more! For music, merch, tour info, and more go to: www.circlesaroundthesun.com Become a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS AND ELECTRIC FISH LIGHTS!!!! INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare to be swept away by Grammy-winning banjo maestro Kyle Tuttle, as he shares the heartbeats and strums of his life in our latest episode. Celebrate Kyle's artistic triumphs, from the echo of his Grammy win to the personal resonance of his album "Labor of Lust," and join us in a toast to the musical journey that's as much about the soul as it is about strings. Our conversation weaves through the intimate moments behind his successes—acknowledging the shadows of mentorship loss and heartache that lend depth to his euphonic tales. As Kyle peels back the layers of his transformation from a metalhead to a Grateful Dead devotee, you'll find yourself chuckling over the quirky notes of his life, like his cat's feeder spitting both kibble and rap lyrics. We traverse the evolving landscape of Bluegrass, touching on its traditional roots and the vibrant new riffs that artists like Kyle are bringing to the stage. Our dialogue with Kyle is a symphony of stories, from the vivid memories at the Jerry Garcia Museum to the cherished camaraderie within his beloved band, The Golden Highway, painting a portrait of an artist whose life is as richly textured as his music. Kyle Tuttle's strings sing of persistence, passion, and the pure joy of musical connection. We talk about in the collective energy that ignites between performer and audience, sharing in the goosebump-inducing moments that only live music can bring. So tune in, tap your feet, and let this conversation with Kyle resonate with the beat of your own musical heart. Don't just listen—experience the rhythm of Kyle's journey and the melodies that continue to shape the Bluegrass scene. Four tour info, merch, music, and more head over to www.kyletuttle.com and make sure to check out the new album 'Labor Of Lust' streaming everywhere you get your music. -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This week on the Rewind we are recapping having our minds individually and collectively blown this weekend by Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country here in Portland and in Eugene! It's been nothing short of incredible watching the career of Daniel Donato continue to explode and this weekend was another reminder of that! Also, this week, Mel and Aaron had the opportunity to go see Reggie Watts live and they are still trying to piece together what actually took place. Watching true geniuses work their own particular brand of magick all weekend and now... we're recapping it all for you! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -20% OFF & FREE SHIPPING IN THE US from The Grateful Mountain with the PROMO CODE: NSR20 INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

When Cris Jacobs began dreaming about a follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2016 album Dust to Gold, he realized early on he'd have to do things differently this time around. His life had changed drastically since writing those songs: he'd toured extensively and attracted a legion of new, devoted fans; he'd come off the road into a world, with its divisive rhetoric and troubling headlines, he no longer recognized; and, most importantly, he'd gotten married and had his first child. Things had changed, and Jacobs had, too. The No Simple Road Crew spends some time talking with Cris about being a Dad, where is music comes from, growing up with Deadhead Parents, his $100 bet with his Dad, playing with Phil Lesh, and so much more! For tour news, merch, and info head over to crisjacobs.com ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! SHOP TOUR BUS:Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for *free shipping***!!!!!! DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS'Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website chilldrenofindigo.com check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! REDDIT AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COREY HURST (u/DogKnees2001 over on Reddit) LOGO DESIGNS AND RELATED ARTWORK Just Elrod (NSR Hand Logo) @wickedawesome (NSR Skulls) @hairofthewolf (NSR Van Logo) Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our NSR YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Bumper music by:https://www.hooksounds.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erik Davis, an American writer, scholar, journalist and public speaker whose writings have ranged from rock criticism to cultural analysis to creative explorations of esoteric mysticism, takes us on an unforgettable exploration into the world of LSD blotter art with his latest book, "Blotter: The Untold Story of an Acid Medium". We discuss the fascinating history of this unique street medium and discover the art's profound cultural significance, spurred by Davis's personal connection with Mark McLeod, the largest collector of blotter art. Erik's multidisciplinary approach shines through as he navigates the labyrinthine process of documenting countercultural history, blending personal accounts and obscure artifacts to craft a compelling narrative. He shares with us the fascinating process of documenting countercultural history through the kaleidoscopic lens of LSD distribution and blotter art. Erik explains the challenge of piecing together stories from a variety of sources, blending personal anecdotes with historical records to create a rich tapestry that blurs myth and fact. We delve into the evolution of LSD formats, the complex influence of the Grateful Dead on the acid scene, and the potential involvement of intelligence agencies like the CIA. Erik reflects on his personal experiences with psychedelics and how they shaped his career, offering a unique perspective on the modern, lab-created drug compared to organic psychedelics. Tune in for a rich and insightful conversation that navigates the multifaceted landscape of psychedelic culture. Check out Erik's website https://techgnosis.com/ and check out his Substack at www.burningshore.com -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -venuellama.com is back! Head over and sign up for your free Llama Account now and start rating venues! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

This week on Heads Talking we tackle the hard hitting news! First is a discussion coming from onezero.medium.com entitled 'Wildlife Cameras Are Accidentally Capturing Humans Behaving Badly' where we head down the rabbit hole on digital snooping, being listened to by technology and the advent of sex robots. Then, we discuss an article from foxbusiness.com titled, 'Feds Crack Down On Emotional Support Animals On Flights' and discuss hw the world has changed at the airport and how pets have become a fashion accessory. Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re takin you with us on a trip to L.A to Love You Down! You’ll hang out backstage as we interview Swimm, Sego, and The Golden Suns as well as get to hear some of each band’s set over the two night extravaganza! Love You Down is the brainchild of Swimm and is what happens when you’re parties get too big to be contained. They’ve worked hard over the past 3 years making this bigger, more immersive, and to making sure that those in attendance feel the love. Come along with the NSR Crew and you’ll get an inside look at one of L.A’s most unique and incredible musical happenings!!! Go to swimmmusic.com for tour news and info on SWIMM Head over to: segosucks.com for all the happenings with SEGO Truck on over to: goldensunsmusic.com for all their upcoming dates and info ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! *SHOP TOUR BUS:* Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS' Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website chilldrenofindigo.com check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! REDDIT AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COREY HURST (u/DogKnees2001 over on Reddit) LOGO DESIGNS AND RELATED ARTWORK Just Elrod (NSR Hand Logo) @wickedawesome (NSR Skulls) @hairofthewolf (NSR Van Logo) ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songwriter, musician, and producer, Tommy Hamilton is our guest this week! Best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the bands Brothers Past, American Babies, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Ghost Light, Bill Kreutzmann's Billy & the Kids, and Electron, Tommy spends some time talking to us about staying sane with a busy schedule, the creative process, what older Tommy has learned from younger Tommy, what drives him to stretch himself creatively, his new band Ghost Light, and what it’s like to play in Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. Head over to ghostlightband.com for tour news, merch and info and check out joerussosalmostdead.com for all the latest on their tour and info. ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS AND BEN & JERRY'S!!!! Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! We're proud to partner with Ben & Jerry’s to help raise awareness of The WaterWheel Foundation. As mentioned in the episode, listeners can receive free shipping on all orders over $50 using the promo code OSIRIS at checkout. Click here to order "It's Ice...Cream" and pick up a t-shirt. Do it today—the holidays are right around the corner. More informationIt’s Ice, Men’s tee https://store.benjerry.com/ben-jerrys-t-shirt-mens-cut-its-ice/It’s Ice, Women’s tee https://store.benjerry.com/ben-jerrys-t-shirt-womens-cut-its-ice/It’s Ice… Cream product https://store.benjerry.com/phishs-its-ice-cream-pint/ Cherry Garcia tee https://store.benjerry.com/ben-jerrys-t-shirt-unisex-cherry-garcia/ More on the history of Phish food: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/phish-food-ice-creamMini Doc we created about Phish Food and WaterWheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJaUOdBkDc Our Favorite Phish moments: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/favorite-phish-moments[enter link description here]12 SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS' Check them out at: Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Blasucci and Clay Finch of Mapache and Grateful Shred often gather around a single microphone to capture their songs live in a take or two at most. On the road, they begin charming audiences instantly, captivating crowds with their mesmerizing harmonies and intricate guitar work from the very first notes. This week they've gathered with us backstage at Mississippi Studios before their show here in Portland and we talk about the beginnings of Mapache, how they met, how they got turned on to the Grateful Dead, and how to properly share a burger with your Brother! Check out more at mapachesounds.com And listen to the EP 'Lonesome L.A. Cowboy' on Apple Music or anywhere you stream or download your tunes. ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... Speaking of Family...**HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE HIGGS for the amazing Intro Music!!! Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGO check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! Check out The Chilldren of Indigo YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with another Artist Spotlight with Louis Smith & Ryan Wood of Kendall Street Company! Virginia's Kendall Street Company are no strnagers to having a wild time. The genre-fluid, eclectic rock ensemble has drawn varied comparisons to the dynamic jams of Umphrey's McGee and Widespread Panic, songwriting prowess of John Prine, experimental psychedelia of Pink Floyd, progressive jazz-infused rock of Frank Zappa, and off-color humor of Ween and They Might Be Giants. Including elements of crowd participation, off-the-cuff comedic bits, haphazard choreography, musical improvisation, and surprise musical guests, each Kendall Street Company concert is a n experience unlike any other. You'll laugh, you'll cry. Just remember to stay hydrated. We sit down with Louis and Ryan for a chat about: creating the new album 'Separation 95' and what life has been like for them since creating this new work. Memories of shows where they left feeling on top of the world and also laid flat. If it's possible to know that you killed it onstage or not, in the moment. Some antics from Hulaween this year. How Grateful Dead fans can be persnickety. The creation process behind some of their amazing videos. If Becka's Dad is an actual person or not. Riding the line between scary and comforting. ... and so much more. For tour info, merch, news, and more head over to: www.kendallstreetcompany.com -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

This week we tackle a hard hitting news story from CNN.com entitled 'The Candidates For Mayor In This Vermont Town: Two Dogs And a Goat' and follow it up with a story from marketwatch.com 'Hackers Are Ramping Up Attacks On Retirement Accounts: How To Keep Yourself Safe'. Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

M.C. Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger joins the NSR crew for a candid and thoughtful interview! We talk about his journey, living in The South, the influences that have shaped him, the Grateful Dead, and bath time! Check out the new album "Hallelujah Anyhow" on iTunes or anywhere you stream or download music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we are joined by DJ, Producer, amazing human being, and new NSR Family Member Takimba! Takimba is a DJ, music producer, and curator with over 20 years of experience in the electronic music scene. His style is characterized by a seamless fusion of electronic beats and global influences, resulting in a captivating and distinctive sound. Takimba is also the founder of several music projects, including Heartbeat Silent Disco, Symbiotica, Get On Up, and Takimba and Friends. Through these projects, Takimba has collaborated with artists from around the world and created unique and immersive experiences for audiences. We chat about his early years touring with The Grateful Dead and Phish, the early rave scene, and how all of that evolved into a moment at last year's Phish Dick's that has set him on a path of creating music with no safety net! We also talk all about his upcoming show at McMenamin's Crystal Ballroom this Friday, August 2nd called 'The Terrapin Twirl'! This is going to be a remixed musical journey through the music of the Grateful Dead! 8 pm doors, 8 pm show 21 and over tickets are $10 early bird, $15 advance, $20 day of show GET TICKETS HERE Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. Head over to www.venuellama.com now and sign up for a free account to start rating venues and getting the intel, tricks, and tips for the venues you haven't been to yet! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

We are extremely excited to have Greg Loiacono of The Mother Hips as our guest on No Simple Road this week! From his first gigs with the legendary The Mother Hips all the way up to his most recent solo album Mystic Traces Greg Loiacono has always been driven by one unwavering desire: to connect. In music, he found a direct conduit to the soul, a miraculous means by which to inspire and unite, and it’s guided him like a compass throughout his remarkable career. Whether Loiacono’s fronting his solo band, producing records, guesting with peers like Phil Lesh or Chris Robinson, or onstage by himself, it’s all part of a never-ending quest to generate and celebrate the magic of shared human experience. We talk with Greg about re-releasing 30 years of Mother Hips music on vinyl, creating his new solo album 'Mystic Traces', coping with solitude and pressure throughout the Pandemic, sobriety and his desire to connect with other humans as a way to stay clean and sober, and a whole lot more! For tour info, music and more head to www.gregloiacono.com SONG THE BEGINNING OF THE EPISODE: 'Best Friend I Town' - off The Mother Hips album 'Behind Beyond' SONG AT THE END OF THE EPISODE: 'What Can I Say?' - off his new solo album 'Mystic Traces' 20% off with Melophy PROMO CODE: NSR FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: AMENDOLA VS. BLADES OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES! Follow them on Instagram and DM them to let them know NSR sent ya for $20 off your first order!!!! This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we are joined by a special guest! Lisa Glassman of Active Potential! Lisa Joy, Musicians Performance Coach and Dynamic Movement Expert, is leader in the field of musicians health and wellness, and the creator of Active Potential™. She works with performing artists and music industry staff on-site and online to alleviate pain and optimize performance. Lisa Joy coaches students to identify the sources of their resistance, and learn practical actions to remove physical and mental obstacles, stress, and pain, in order to create and perform at the highest level.  After years of working at festivals, shows, and in studio, as a licensed massage therapist, yoga teacher, meditation guide and personal trainer, Lisa Joy took the pandemic pause to move online and create the resources musicians need to thrive daily while at home and on the road. She empowers students to learn and sustain how to perform with excellence and ease not just on the few days each year there is a healing practitioner onsite, but every day on their own.  Active Potential™ hosts virtual and in-person healing services for musicians, industry professionals and fans through our unique online musicians membership, performance coaching program, interactive movement workshops and festival healing spaces. Passion for music and its innate ability to heal, Lisa Joy has made it her mission to heal the healers, to teach musicians how to prevent the myriad of common injuries and issues associated with the repetition, asymmetry, and conditions of playing instruments and living on the road. She understands the nuance of being both an artist and an athlete, and applies a holistic approach of working with students on shaping mind and body as tools to their success. To contact Lisa and get started with Active Potential head over to: www.activepotential.com Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO LEAVE REVIEWS FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE (and non-favorite) VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INSIDER INTEL ON VENUES YOU"RE HEADED TO! OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

We are excited to bring you Rich Monroe, Author of 'The Conspiracy Diaries: The Light Beyond The Shadows'. Rich Monroe was a young JFK assassination truth activist back in the 1970s. Along with a small group of his trusted friends, he embarked on a quest to expose the cabal that orchestrated the event. His Kennedy assassination research and his involvement in the fledgling “ JFK Truther Community” provided him an opening to explore a secret world, a world filled with a myriad of carefully crafted deceptions, misinformation, and hoaxes. His experiences served as an initiation of sorts, which has helped him evolve his understanding of this strange realm in which we live. We talk with Rich about writing his new book 'The Conspiracy Diaries', the nature of reality, finding synchronicities, staying clear of the frequencies of fear and finding a loving vibration, Rich's perspective of what happened in the 60's, and a whole lot more. You can find his book HERE on Amazon. Become a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.com INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the rewind we're taking everything we learned while seeing Phish at The Sphere in Las Vegas and laying it out for those of us headed to see Dead & Company over the next few months. Getting into the venue, security, after-the-show scene, and all the rest. The Sphere venue in Las Vegas is not just a concert location, it's an otherworldly experience that reshapes our understanding of live music. Join us as we recount how the sound system and acoustics of the Sphere left an indelible mark, providing a concert experience that lingers long after the final note. We help you navigate the electric maze that is Vegas during a buzzing weekend of racing and Dead and Company concerts, sharing gems on how to thrive in its pulsing throng, especially for those of us who are more empathically inclined. We even get into a little of Vegas' post-concert psychedelia and how it paints a vivid picture of the city's unique brand of chaos, as we muse over potential setlists and visuals for a Sphere concert that could redefine the Dead and Company experience. Throughout the episode, we touch upon the community and camaraderie that defines the Dead & Company shows, offering a blend of reverence for the original Grateful Dead legacy and excitement for this fresh chapter. We wrap up with a contemplation of life's journey, likening our individual paths to the meticulous process of alchemy, where challenges transmute into growth and clarity emerges from the chaos. Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. -Make Sure to visit our friends at Northbound Coffee Roasters for THE BEST coffee around, roasted with love by Deadheads, and shipped to your door with free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes with the collaboration of The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado and couldn't make this happen every week without them! This week on The Rewind we talk a bit about what it means to be a 'Grandparent' and share some stories from the recent visit of the coolest kid on the planet, Jasper. Then, we get into a a discussion surrounding why it is we go through the planning, expense, and time consuming activity of attending music festivals. What is it that makes this thing a priority for us? Why is it so vital to our mental health? And finally, (59:000:00) we share our most recent LIVE PODCAST from 'Mojo Family Fest' on June 17th, 2023. We shared our hearts and our thoughts as Rhythms Ground set sail on her inaugural journey of becoming the Pacific Northwest's most unique and magickal boutique festival grounds and talked a bit with the property's owners/stewards, The Raverts. We finish up with a land dedication ritual in which we infused the land itself with the rhythms of our bodies, minds, and hearts! Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area! -CHECK OUTwww.venuellama.com SIGN UP BEFORE JULY 4th AND YOU CAN WIN TICKETS OR VENUE LLAMA SCHWAG! MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Melanie and Aaron interview actress and model Sydney Schafer (their Daughter) and talk about what it's like to grow up with psychedelic parents, getting real with yourself, and finding your own path in the world. Follow Sydney on Instagram @syderoni Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're in for a treat this week as No Simple Road brings you Diggin Dirt! The whole band joins us to talk about their humble beginnings in Norcal, channeling the muse in order find the sound, what "if you want the crowd to bleed, you gotta hemorrhage" means, what the road back to the stage looks like, and a whole lot more! Diggin Dirt began planting its roots back in 2011 in the town of Arcata, CA in Humboldt County. The original lineup was a peanut butter and jammed out quintet that consisted of a double guitar rhythm section like no other, and a tenor saxophone...like no other. The original five (Rory Urquhart, Joey Incorvaia, Drew Weitzel, John Callahan and Aaron Gottesman) had high hopes of getting house party gigs and maybe one day performing on a stage. Many, many dreams later, the quintet became seven. As the band took pieces from each chapter and kept moving forward, all the while staying anchored to the heavy groove element that Diggin Dirt has become known for, they began to search.​Dirt found its current form when it added a the soul man, Zach Alder, a Humboldt local. His commanding vocal element was a natural addition to the mix. The horn section rounded out its sound with the addition of Humboldt musician Tyler Martin on baritone saxophone. Check out more on Diggin Dirt at: diggindirtband.com FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: ESCAPER Become a Patron through Patreon.com Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist Craig Marshall from Cubensis stops by to talk about his journey into the world of the Grateful Dead and having the music play the band. Since 1987, Los Angeles-based band Cubensis has carried the torch in celebration of one of America’s most beloved touring bands, the Grateful Dead. Cubensis sets out to re-create the Grateful Dead experience by emulating the spirit of Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and the rest of the legendary San Francisco jam band. Cubensis plays complete shows covering all eras of the Grateful Dead, and no night is ever the same. Cubensis is far more than just your standard cover band as they bring the magic and sounds to those longing for the live vibe that only the Grateful Dead was able to deliver. We talk about the magick of the music and its lasting resonance in the world, having the music choose you to be a part of the ride, tapping into the spiritual flow, and a tone more! This a a heartfelt, sweet, and revealing look at one of the founding members of one of the most celebrated Grateful Dead tribute bands. You're gonna dig it!!! For band info, tour news, and merch head over to : https://cubensis.com/ We want to shout out our new Patron... JOHN B., and all our Patreon supporters!!!! You are all amazing humans and we are forever Grateful! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS, KUSHCO HOLDINGS, & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! *SHOP TOUR BUS:* Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! *KUSHCO:* KushCo Holdings is a publicly traded company under the ticker KSHB and the parent to innovative cannabis industry leaders such as Kush Supply Co., Kush Energy, The Hybrid Creative, and Koleto Packaging Solutions which offer a range of services and products for the legal cannabis industry including child resistant packaging and supplies, gases and solvents, vaporizer products, and branded solutions. Founded in 2010, KushCo Holdings has now sold more than 1 billion units and regularly sells to more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. KushCo Holdings has presence in the five largest U.S. cannabis markets as well as sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market, with offices in Canada and China. KushCo Holdings’ subsidiaries and brands provide exceptional customer service, product quality, compliancy knowledge and a local presence in serving its diverse customer base. Go to kushco.com/podcast to learn more. DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest on No Simple Road is the man behind the most iconic photos in music history, the one and only Jay Blakesberg. Jay talks to us about creating and finding those perfect moments to enshrine in history, what it was like to shoot Fare Thee Well, the Grateful Dead, and so many other incredible artists, creating his amazing coffee table books, how the scene found him, his time spent shooting Jerry Garcia, and much, much more! Head over to blakesberg.com for merch, videos, prints, and more! Become a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS AND HARRY'S RAZORS!!!! INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN SUPPORT SWEET RELIEF: Sweet Relief is providing immediate assistance to anyone in the music industry who has been financially impacted by COVID-19 Sweet Relief has received thousands of applications for assistance; applicants include: Artists, crew, venue workers, agents, managers, photographers Sweet Relief pays for vital living expenses, including: Medical bills, health insurance, prescriptions, utility/telephone bills, groceries, auto-related expenses, and clothing. Applications are being accepted now, please apply for help OR donate to help those in need at SWEETRELIEF.ORG No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on No Simple Road we're stoked to bring you Wes and Elizabeth from The Almost Familiar Podcast! Almost Familiar is a show that asks the questions... is Pretty Lights the Phish of EDM? Is it possible to love Dubstep and Bluegrass? Have you ever called someone a wook or been called a wook yourself? Elizabeth Dreeson and Wes Johnson discuss the evolving landscape of what they call "neo-hippie music festival culture." Wes and Elizabeth have witnessed firsthand this emergent subculture's evolution over the last decade and are interested in looking at the past to make better sense of the present. In taking a look at the past they ran into No Simple Road and a friendship was born! We talk to these two amazing humans about the similarities and crossover between the Phish/Grateful Dead scene and the Pretty Lights Community, what their 'turn-on' moments were like for them, navigating the space of disconnection, and a whole lot more! Plus since this is a swapcast you'll get to hear about the NSR crew's 'aha' moment with Electronica at Summer Meltdown, the smell of burning shoes during a Tipper show, and what's kept us on the bus all these years! Give them a follow @almostfamiliarpod and check out their show everywhere podcasts stream! FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: AMENDOLA VS. BLADES Become a Patron through Patreon.com Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so stoked this week to have Mark Karan, a living legend, on No Simple Road this week! Mark Karan is best known for performing with the extended Grateful Dead family. He has anchored the lead guitar slot in Bob Weir & RatDog, playing hundreds of shows to thousands of fans year-round. Before crossing over into the land of the Dead, Mark worked his guitar and vocal voodoo for the likes of Dave Mason, Delaney Bramlett, the Rembrandts, Paul Carrack, Huey Lewis, Jesse Colin Young and Sophie B. Hawkins. Mark also tours with an array of amazing musicians in his own “Mark Karan’s Buds”, where his soulful blues-based vocal stylings and inspired guitar work meld with the remarkably creative and responsive playing of his friends in a passionate delivery of the psychedelicized sounds of Americana. This is where rock meets R&B and country and mixes with the soul of New Orleans… with healthy portions of reggae, folk, funk and whatever else the muse might bring. In addition to his originals, as well as those of songwriter friends, Mark covers a range of eclectic songs from Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s “You Can Stay (But the Noize Must Go)” and Peter Tosh’s “Don’t Look Back”, to the Kinks’ “Lazin’ on a Sunny Afternoon” or Joe Jackson’s “Fools in Love” — his unique musical taste and song choices are the hallmark of these shows, and always crowd pleasers for his nationwide, loyal fanbase. Head over to www.markkaran.com for all his tour info, videos, booking, and more! -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -venuellama.com is back! Head over and sign up for your free Llama Account now and start rating venues! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

We are so excited to have Hayley Jane as our guest this week on No Simple Road! Hayley Jane’s performance is layered with raw intensity + linguistic prowess.   She has a deeply emotive + highly magnetizing presence that’s generating a buzz in the industry.   Hayley pulls inspiration from a variety of styles, including 60s + 70s rock + pop, musical theater, folk, blues, soul,  psychedelic, funk + bluegrass.  Just as varied, are the many ways she can captivate an audience.  Whether the concentrated potency of her solo acoustic performance, the explosive energy + movement of her full band shows, or one of her theatrical performances, she always brings the charisma, humor + passion to move an audience.   Hayley was incredibly vulnerable wit us in this conversation and it's our hope that anyone suffering through addiction or otherwise finds a bit of comfort and a whole lot of support in hearing her story. We talk with Hayley about: What finally happened that made her decide to finally get clean and sober. Being a magical theme park princess. Figuring out who she actually is onstage. Becoming a character in order to tell your secrets onstage. Overcoming the desire to be a 'people pleaser'. How she fought to overcome negative stories about herself. The importance of compassion for ourselves and others. Finding renewed joy and purpose in her new musical project. ... and so much more -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

The Grateful Dead, 50 years ago, played at the Crystal Ballroom here in Portland, Oregon. This is the Schapladay recap of Phil Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band playing there on that anniversary. It was a night of amazing vibration, realization, and family. This one will just make you FEEL GOOD! ***If you like what you hear please, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** No Simple Road needs your help! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting holy appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. So, it's all up to you now.... Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road HUGE SHOUT OUT TO LUCAS T. FOR HELPING NSR TO SPREAD THE LOVE. Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever! Drop a like and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel And we want to thank Tiffany Poucher, Joe C, and Nick for being our very first Patreon supporters! You guys are amazing human beings! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on No Simple Road we are super stoked to have returning guest, Ed Durocher from Apollo Suns returning as our guest! Founded by Ed, Apollo Suns is a 9-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock, and psychedelic music, to create their own unique sounds with the dance floor in mind. They have self-released three EP's: 'Each Day A Different Sun' (2017), 'Dawn Offerings' (2019), 'A Relationship Of Force' (Color Red, 2021), and were awarded "Instrumental Artist Of The Year" at Western Canadian Music Awards in 2018/2020. We talk with Ed about: Some recent struggles regarding burn-out. Learning to mitigate exhaustion and tactics for better mental health. The freedom that came from acknowledging that we all struggle sometimes. How art can come from a place of ease and stability and not just from places of sadness or struggle. The reality of getting the things you have always dreamed of. Honoring the moment as it deserves to be honored. The expansion of 'jam music' into Europe. A Canadian's perspective when traveling over the border into the US of A. Creating the soon to be released new album 'Departures'. ... and a ton more! For everything on Apollo Suns including tour dates, merch, and more head over to www.apollosuns.ca -Go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Brother Hawk joins the No Simple Road Crew this week coupled with the release of their new album 'The Clear Lake'! JB and Nick spend some time with us talking about the invaluable support of family, the genesis of Brother Hawk, what it feels like to be in the groove, what its like to be gaining popularity and a whole lot more.  Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life Speaking of Family... check out this amazing video created by Chilldren of indigo exclusively for NSR! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts.Osiris is partnered Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Billy Cramer comes to Casa De Schapladay and spends some time with the No SimpleRoad Crew. We sit down on The Porch with Billy and his amazing Wife Diana and talk about his journey into sobriety, paying his dues in the music business, his experiences with The Grateful Dead, how small things can sprout into wonderful and massive experiences, and his new album 'Baileyana'. This one is super personal and special for us. I know you will all dig it! This Brother is one of The Family folks so let's support him and show him some love!!!! Check out Billy Cramer's new album 'Baileyana' on Bandcamp Follow him on Instagram @billycramer ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... A gigantic psychic hug goes out to Austin B & David D. for jumping on the No Simple Road bus and becoming a Patron through Patreon!!!! WELCOME OT THE INNER SANCTUM!** Speaking of Family...**HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE HIGGS for the amazing Intro Music!!! Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel Outro Music by: The Chilldren of Indigo check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! Check out their YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Heads Talking the No Simple Road crew takes a different road down the list of events that are happening to each and every one if us right now. We talk through our fears, our hopes, and what we see as an opportunity to make something that has never, ever been, before plus we get a first hand account of the TOOL show here in Portland from Apple and Ryder and an in depth explanation of some Magickal concepts from the Conductor. Become a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our High Sierra Music Festival interviews with the one and only Neal Casal!!! We sit down with this legendary master of the groove and talk about what it's like to create 5 hours of original music on the fly... and then be asked to do it again, walking the line between playing someone's music and doing something new that feels familiar, and a whole lot more. Circles Around The Sun explore new horizons on the band's upcoming double album, Let It Wander. It's the first new music from the quartet since their acclaimed 2015 debut, Interludes For The Dead. LET IT WANDER will be available August 17 on CD for $24.98. A limited-edition vinyl version of the double album will be released the same day for $39.98. All of the music will be available via digital download and streaming services. Guitarist Neal Casal, keyboardist Adam MacDougall (his bandmate in the Chris Robinson Brotherhood), bassist Dan Horne and drummer Mark Levy recorded seven instrumentals for LET IT WANDER earlier this year at Castaway 7 Studios in California. Originally, Circles Around the Sun (CATS) was only supposed to record some Grateful Dead-influenced instrumentals to be played during the set breaks at the Dead's "Fare Thee Well" concerts. But the response was so positive, and the band was having so much fun making music together, that they all agreed to keep it going. ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... A gigantic psychic hug goes out to Austin B & David D. for jumping on the No Simple Road bus and becoming a Patron through Patreon!!!! WELCOME TO THE INNER SANCTUM!** Speaking of Family...**HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE HIGGS for the amazing Intro Music!!! Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel Outro Music by: The Chilldren of Indigo check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! Check out their YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Osiris works in partnership with JamBased. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virtuoso Producer/Guitarist Eric Krasno of Lettuce, Soulive, Oteil & Friends, just to name a few.... talks to the NSR crew this week! We talk about his new Album "Blood From a Stone", how mentors have shaped his playing, playing with his heroes, finding his own sound, and growing up musical! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honored and excited this week to bring all of you Drummer Jay Lane as part of our series leading up to the incredible Skull & Roses Festival in April! Jay has such a huge list of bands he's played with including Primus, Rat Dog, Furthur, Bob Weir & Wolf Bros., The Rooster Conspiracy, The Golden Gate Wingmen, and many more! We talk to Jay about his journey into the world of the jam, what finally tripped his switch with Grateful Dead music, his life with Primus, playing with Bob Weir for so many years, what it means to be grateful for what you have been given, and much more! Check out Jay at the upcoming Skull & Roses Festival playing with Rooster Conspiracy and keep an eye out for Bob Weir and Wolf Brothers shows! Become a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: AMORAMORA CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN AMENDOLA VS.BLADES When you're out there seeing your favorite artist, dance like nobody's watching. But dance safe, because your life may depend on it. To donate or learn more, visit Dancesafe.org - and look out for their booth at your next music event! No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex (@noladeadhead) hangs out with the No Simple Road Crew and we dig into how he came into the family from an unexpected avenue, how a concert is actually the original social media, what its like to be recognized for your work, and his experience at his first Dead & Company show. This was a fun interview that could, honestly, have gone all night! Check out his work at: @noaldeadhed on Instagram ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JONE THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now.... A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT AND THANK YOU TO BEN B. FOR JOINING THE FAMILY AND BECOMING OUR PATRON! Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever! Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES! Follow them on Instagram and DM them to let them know NSR sent ya and you'll get but 1 get one half off!!!! This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we discuss some concrete ways to manage the weight of everything that is going on in the world today, all around us, and inside of ourselves. Taking time away from our screens, spending some time with our inner quiet, or just talking it our with someone you love and trust are all some examples. Then, we get into a good old fashioned No Simple Road crew check-in. We each share where were at in this particular moment in the space-time continuum. Sometimes, we're giving ourselves a break and sometimes we're putting the pedal to the metal. Come with us as we figure out how to balance the ride! Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area! OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

This week on No Simple Road we welcome the one and only Anders Osborne! Between the potency of his richly detailed songwriting, his intensely emotional, soulful vocals and his piercing, expert guitar work, New Orleans’ Anders Osborne is a true musical treasure. He is among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. Guitar Player calls him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” New Orleans' Gambit Weekly has honored Osborne as the Entertainer Of The Year. OffBeat named him the Crescent City’s Best Guitarist for the third year in a row, and the Best Songwriter for the second straight year. Osborne also won Song Of The Year for his composition, Louisiana Gold. Anders spends some time with the No Simple Road crew discussing life in and out of quarantine, creating the new album 'Orpheus And The Mermaids', what really matters in this life, sobriety and the struggles within, why New Orleans is such a magical place, and much more! SONG AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EPISODE: 'Welcome To Earth' off the new album 'Orpheus And The Mermaids' SONG AT THE END OF THE EPISODE: 'Last Day in The Keys' off the new album 'Orpheus And The Mermaids' Become a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.com 20% off at Grady's Cold Brew PROMO CODE: NSR FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC and SETBREAK MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: ESCAPER INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are extremely excited to Have Waynard Scheller of Rainbow Full Of Sound as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Waynard and Rainbow Full Of Sound are an east coast GD cover band, which in October will start a 21 show run in homage to the complete Europe ’72 tour. We talk with Waynard about how he knew what he wanted to be when he grew up, what his tour experience was like back in the day, why he decided to retrace the Europe '72 steps musically, and so much more! Tour kicks off today, the 28th of September through the 2nd of November. For more info head over to waynardmusic.com FREE band SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: ANDREW HENDRYX OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're getting two for one this week! Three of the members of the Garcia Project join us! First Mik Bondy and Kat Walkerson join us to talk about recreating the sound of the Jerry Garcia Band, how Jerry's music has affected and altered their lives, and how they put together their upcoming album 'Spirit'. Then, we talk to Maria Muldaur who's best known for her smash hit 'Midnight At The Oasis' and for touring with The Jerry Garcia Band about how she ended up touring with Jerry and Melvin, producing and singing on the GarciaProject's new album, and a whole lot more! For more on The Garcia Project including news, tour info, and more go to: www.thegarciaproject.com Become a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS AND HARRY'S RAZORS!!!! INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: AMENDOLA vs. BLADES SUPPORT BACKLINE: The global health crisis we're facing right now has threatened the livelihood and mental health of countless musicians. Backline is the music industry’s mental health and wellness resource hub, and their work is more vital than ever. Launched in 2019, Backline aims to give artists, crew and their families quick and easy access to mental health and wellness resources. Backline is currently hosting virtual support groups as well as yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions. Osiris is proud to partner with Backline -- to donate, learn more, or get in touch for personalized care, visit Backline.care. No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the rewind we we're joied in the studio by our Brothers, Bodhi Mojo! We talking all about whats to come on June 28th-30th at Red Mud Ranch in Oregon City, Oregon... MOJO FAMILY FEST! The lineup this year is stellar with The Magic Beans, Bodhi Mojo, Spunj, Family Mystic, a live podcast with yours truly, and a host of other musicians, artists, vendors, and more! Mojo Family Fest in years past has been one of our favorites and this year is shaping up to be the best yet! Come for the ride with us this week as we talk with the guys all about how this festival came to be, what its like to plan something of this size, how things come together in a magical way when you give space for it to happen, and a whole lot more! Head over to www.bodhimojo.com to grab your tickets now and come spend some time by the lazy river with NSR and the the whole PNW musical family! Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. -Make Sure to visit our friends at Northbound Coffee Roasters for THE BEST coffee around, roasted with love by Deadheads, and shipped to your door with free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes with the collaboration of The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado and couldn't make this happen every week without them! This week on The Rewind we discuss this week's huge milestone event for No Simple Road... The Oregon Country Fair and what our expectations (or lack thereof) are. Then, we get into a discussion surrounding success. What are our own unique obstacles, where do they come from, why do we carry them with us, do they serve us? All this and more will be answered in this week's Rewind! Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area! -CHECK OUTwww.venuellama.com SIGN UP BEFORE JULY 4th AND YOU CAN WIN TICKETS OR VENUE LLAMA SCHWAG! MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

This is a special episode! The only member of the No Simple Road Crew finally tells his story! Only he can bring you into his world in his special way. We cover how he ended up in Portland with the Family, his first Grateful Dead show and what happened to him that night, and the No Simple Road that has lead up to the point of starting this show and becoming integral is its rise from baby-podcastdom. ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... HUGE SHOUT OUT TO @hairofthewolf (Christophe), Derek R. & Walt and BEcky H. FOR JUMPING ON THE NSR BUS AND BECOMING PATRONS THOUGH OUR PATREON!!!!!! WELCOME OT THE INNER SANCTUM! Speaking of Family... Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel Intro Music by: The Chilldren of Indigo check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! Check out their YouTube Channel Download the new Album 'Keepers Of The Fire' on Apple Musicor anywhere you stream or download your tunes! No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Frasco, of Andy Frasco and the U.N and Andy Frasco's World Saving podcast returns to No Simple Road with a visit to the Schapladay Pad before his show at the Crystal Ballroom with Umphrey's McGee. Andy and the crew go deep talking about Andy's anxiety, dealing with loneliness, what it's like to rise in success, relationships, being good to yourself and a ton more! Check out the Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast everywhere you get podcasts and head to andyfrasco.com for tour info, merch, and more Become a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: AMENDOLA vs. BLADES ANDREW HENDRYX Did you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That's why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation.  Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities.  Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office - so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100 - 150,000 dollars every year in grants. To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D - dot- org No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick from Big Something joins the No Simple Road crew for a conversation about creating a set list with intention, the upcoming tour "The Royal Rumble' with Andy Frasco, how having a diverse age range in band members creates a unique synergy, what it feels like to have fans that'll follow your band from show to show, what it's like to wrangle an entire festival with 'The Big What', and a whole ton more! For tour news, merch, and more go to : bigsomething.net INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: MARCO BENEVENTO - 'Stay In Line' AMENDOLA VS.BLADES - 'Fixing A Hole' CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN - 'Peace Reprise' ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We couldn't be more stoked to have The Owsley Stanley Foundation with us this week on No Simple Road! Redbird Stanley, Starfinder Stanley, Hawk, and Pete all join us this week to talk about the new OSF's Bear's Sonic Journal Release, 'SING OUT!' This is Bear's last known recording of The Grateful Dead at a Seva Benefit concert in 1981. We talk with the crew about how this one came to be, some of the recording techniques involved in capturing this unique room, how they decided to put the booklet and CD release together, some memories of Owsley as a Dad to Starfinder and Redbird, and a ton more! To get more info on all of Bear's Sonic Journal and the Owsley Stanley Foundationa dn the great work they are doing, head over to: www.owsleystanleyfoundation.org -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

Joe Moore, Host of Psychedelics Today Podcast, hangs out with us and discusses his journey into the realm of Holotropic Breathwork. He gives us an education on Dr. Stanaslaf Graf, the methods and meaning of these techniques, why he personally gravitated to breathwork as a healing method, the means of the inner revolution, and how we need to still have fun while taking psychedelics. Check out Psychedelics Today Podcast on Apple Podcasts and anywhere you find your podcast joy! Head over to Breckenridge Breathwork if you're in the area... ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... A gigantic psychic hug goes out to Jamie S. for jumping on the No Simple Road bus and becoming a Patron through Patreon!!!! WELCOME OT THE INNER SANCTUM!** Speaking of Family...**HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE HIGGS for the amazing Intro Music!!! Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel Outro Music by: The Chilldren of Indigo check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! Check out their YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to have Irena Eide aka Rainy Eyes with us on No Simple Road this week as our guest! Being a female musician in a male-dominated industry comes with its own set of challenges and nuances. Irena opens up about her experiences in the music business, sharing insights on maintaining a strong, assertive attitude and the importance of mutual respect in an industry often marred by superficial judgments. We dig into her latest album 'Lonesome Highway', collaborating with notable musicians like Rick Robertson, and how all of this serves as a testament to her artistic integrity and emotional storytelling. We explore the transformative power of music as both a creative outlet and a healing tool. Irena recounts the organic process of recording her album in a serene cabin setting, the support from her parents that fueled her musical passion, and the cathartic nature of bringing long-developed songs to fruition. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of music's ability to connect, inspire, and heal, offering listeners a glimpse into the intimate and powerful world of a dedicated artist.  Make sure to check out the new album 'Lonesome Highway' out now everywhere you get your music and head over to www.rainyeyesmusic.com for tour info, music, and more! -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! Sign up for a subscription to HEADY WAX FIENDS with the PROMO CODE: NSR and receive a free album of your choice from their catalog with a 3 month subscription and 2 free albums with a 6 month subscription! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -venuellama.com is back! Head over and sign up for your free Llama Account now and start rating venues! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This week on the Rewind we are taking you behind the curtain with us post Dark Star Orchestra. It's a little bit of what we are up to after midnight when we are letting it all hang out! Ketamine, Apple's crusty black wash cloth, Mel's healing... it's all in here. -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -20% OFF & FREE SHIPPING IN THE US from The Grateful Mountain with the PROMO CODE: NSR20 INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young & Sick MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music

We're extremely honored to have the one and only Big Steve Parish on No Simple Road as part of our lead up to Skull & Roses Festival. Steve Parish has been a primary member of the Grateful Dead family for 50 years. Steve first joined the band as a roadie in 1969. It wasn’t long before he became Jerry Garcia’s trusted gear handler and began to manage the Jerry Garcia Band. Over the years, Parish and Garcia forged an unbreakable bond. Steve was Jerry’s best man at his wedding and was at his bedside when Garcia fell into a coma in 1986. Parish was the last friend to see Jerry before his untimely death in 1995. Steve has continued to maintain his relationships with the rest of the Grateful Dead family. As Weir once said to him “Blood is thicker than water but what we have is thicker than blood." We get to hear some amazing stories from Big Steve and get down to the nitty gritty of what it means to be such an integral part of this amazing Grateful Dead Family for over 50 years. INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN - 'Babyman' AMORAMORA - 'Diamon Philips' AMENDOLA VS.BLADES - 'Lima Bean' When you're out there seeing your favorite artist, dance like nobody's watching. But dance safe, because your life may depend on it. To donate or learn more, visit Dancesafe.org - and look out for their booth at your next music event! ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we are recapping the last couple of weeks of shenanigans. First off Apple talks a bit about his trip out to the Farewll Festival in Redmond, OR. where Cam, Conner, and APple had the chance to see Billy Strings in a not so common setting. Then, we recap this year's trip to the Oregon Country Fair. This year's trip to Fair didn't disappoint where excitement and interconnection are concerned. To say that it was eventful is a major understatment! You'll just have to listen to hear the full gist of what actually went down. Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. Head over to www.venuellama.com now and sign up for a free account to start rating venues and getting the intel, tricks, and tips for the venues you haven't been to yet! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

This week we welcome Mike Allen, creator of Jamband Workout! Jamband Workout is an exercise and fitness program. Each installment of the series provides a fitness routine soundtracked by the music of jam acts such as Phish and the Grateful Dead to guide his fellow music fans on a path to improving their health. Jamband Workout has posted a video every single day for a year on its Instagram page, and Allen’s hard work paid off. He has now lost over 50 pounds from combining his Jamband Workout with an adjusted diet. On his new YouTube channel, Allen narrates you through famous songs from bands like Phish, the Dead, or The Disco Biscuits. We talk with Mike about why he ever even thought of creating JBWO, taking something 'silly' and seeing it become a thing, finding balance in a partying lifestyle, how his life has been altered by dancing around living rooms, his appearance with Spafford, and much more! Check out Jamband Workout's YouTube channel HERE! Please do us a solid and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Become a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.com 20% off with Melophy PROMO CODE: NSR FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on No Simple Road we are super excited to have Marcus Rezak as our guest! Known as a master of jazz improvisation and a seasoned artist of the sit-in, Rezak is a frequent call among bands and musicians. Rezak’s 2018 debut as a bandleader saw him collaborating alongside Kris Myers and Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee, Arthur Barrow of Frank Zappa’s band, and legendary saxophonist Bill Evans. Since then he has toured across the US with eclectic lineups featuring the likes of Ike Willis, Kris Myers, Jay Lane, Scott Page, and more; led his band through two tours on the US Virgin Islands; spearheaded official Umphrey’s McGee afterparties, and continued to hone his chops in his home studio and licensing endeavors. ‘Truth in Sound’ is Rezak’s most recent work featuring members of Trey Anastasio Band, esteemed percussionist Kaylan Pathak, and more. His adaptability and exceptional skill have garnered Rezak much respect in the music world and have leveraged his ability to take his craft to integral heights. Marcus sits down to talk with us about creating the new album 'Truth In Sound',playing with Russ Lawton, Ray Paczkowski, and Tony Markellis and the impact that Ton;y's passing had on how he sees the new music they created, the spiritual side of making music, what his 'turn-on' moment was like, and a whole lot more! For show info and more on Marcus head over to : www.marcusrezak.com SONG AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INTERVIEW: 'Light Of The The Moon' off the new album 'Truth In Sound' SONG AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW: 'Glitter Bomb' off the new album 'Truth In Sound' Please do us a solid and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Become a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.com 20% off with Melophy PROMO CODE: NSR FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Heads Talking we check in with The Grand Poobah of the No Simple Road Family all the way from Louisiana! We met Nate through the show and quickly became Found Family. In this episode he reminds us that optimism is the key, tells us his story of jumping on the bus backwards, fills us in on what Jazzfest is really all about, and a whole bunch more! Please remember that the NSR Family are included in the 'Struggling artist' category so consider Becoming a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The comforting rhythm of routine can be just as enchanting as the electric buzz of a live event, as Mel, Apple, and I reminisce about the post-Sphere event bliss and the quirky sprout-hiding antics of our pals Meg and Sean. This week we're grooving to the soundwaves of International Orange, whose sophisticated beats are the perfect backdrop to our tales — from a virtual listening party to their upcoming New York gigs, we've got the scoop on why this band is a must-see for fans of funky vibes akin to Medeski, Martin and Wood. Experience the thrill of a live music journey with us as a fan calls in to rave about the Disco Biscuits' tour, sparking reflections on our insightful interview with Barber and the transformative power of their performances. The conversation then sails into the choppy waters of Grateful Dead-centric festivals, pondering the future of these iconic events as we speculate on the potential rise of more intimate, community-driven gatherings. Join us for this candid exploration of resilience in the music scene, personal milestones, and the strangely elastic concept of time that stretches and contracts in the wake of the pandemic. Make sure to follow International Orange at www.internationalorangeband.com -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

We are so excited to have the legendary Bobby Vegas with us as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Bobby began his professional career at age 15 with Bo Diddley, but he achieved wide attention at age 16 for his distinctive picked and muted bassline on Sly Stone’s “I Get High On You” (from Sly’s 1975 album High On You ). Since then he has contributed his soulful feel and incredibly dynamic playing to a long list of world-class artists including: Billy Preston, Booker T., Paul Butterfield, Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Santana , Tower of Power, Etta James, Zigaboo Modeliste, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Starship, Babatunde Olatunji, Kitaro, Ronnie Laws, Hubert Laws, Lee Oskar, Melvin Seals, Cold Blood, and Zero with Steve Kimock. We had an absolute blast talking to this living legend about his new album 'Whatcha Got', what life was like 'back in the day', how he sees his musical career in hindsight, where he's headed now, and a whloe lot more! Follow Bobby on Instagram @bobby_vega1956  ... and make sure to check out the new album 'Whatcha Got' out now! -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

This week we delve deep into the world of conspiracy theories with The Higherside Chats Podcast Host Greg Carlwood. We get into psychedelics and the CIA, Greg's journey with Salvia, the lame practices of YouTube, and how to stay sane while heading down the rabbit hole of conspiracies. There's a ton here to unpack and I'm sure you guys are gonna dig this one. Check out The Higherside Chats on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Head over to thehighersidechats.com to check out his archive and go to highersideclothing.com to grab a rad shirt! ***Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life*** JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Angels will land on your pillows and whisper lullaby's to you and sing you to sleep when you decide to make the plunge. Ryder says he will personally oversee delivery of said Angels. OR... you can give a one time gift to us on through PayPal using nosimpleroad@gmail.com So, it's all up to you now... @hairofthewolf (Christophe), Derek R. & Walt and BEcky H. FOR JUMPING ON THE NSR BUS AND BECOMING PATRONS THOUGH OUR PATREON!!!!!! WELCOME OT THE INNER SANCTUM!** Speaking of Family...**HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE HIGGS for the amazing Intro Music!!! Check out our Patreon at: No Simple Road Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our YouTube Channel NSR YouTube Channel Intro Music by: The Chilldren of Indigo check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! Check out their YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the OSIRIS PODCASTING Family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans like you with conversation, commentary, and music. Check out osirispod.com to see more of our family of podcasts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate from the Contemporary Bluegrass Band 'Mile 12' joins the No Simple Road Crew this week! This conversation was a real blast and we got into the similarities of playing music and meditation, humanizing tough topics through songwriting, coming to terms with not always feeling up to playing, the place of the spreadsheet in the life of a touring band, and a whole bunch more! Although their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape on their newest album, City on a Hill. All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant and we're stoked to bring them to you this week!. ***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!! SHOP TOUR BUS:Visit shoptourbus.com or @shoptourbus on IG and pick up some wonderfully creative and beautiful Grateful Dead inspired shirts/hoodies. Use the code nosimpleroad for free shipping!!!!!! DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS:Defyne Premium Cannabis here in Oregon with two locations to serving the most incredible premium cannibis around: HILLSBORO: 1775 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, OR. 97123 and FOREST GROVE: 3821 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR. 97116 Head over to defyne.life to learn about their products and get ahold of some sweet Defyne Premium Cannabis Swag! SHOW CREDITS: ENGINEER NORMAN MARSTON (norman7norman7@gmail.com) co-owner/operator of Wall of Sound Recording Chicago, ILWall of Sound Recording of FBand @wallofsound_recording on IG PRODUCER JUSTIN ELROD (justin.g.elrod@gmail.com) MUSIC Intro Music - 'No Simple Road' written and performed by 'THE HIGGS'Check them out at: thehiggsmusic.com Outro Music by: THE CHILLDREN OF INDIGOCheck out their website chilldrenofindigo.com check out this amazing video created exclusively for NSR! REDDIT AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COREY HURST (u/DogKnees2001 over on Reddit) LOGO DESIGNS AND RELATED ARTWORK Just Elrod (NSR Hand Logo) @wickedawesome (NSR Skulls) @hairofthewolf (NSR Van Logo) Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play so more of us can find out about the show and this thing grows into a juggernaut of love, and laughs, and exploration of this long strange trip we call life JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY! Become a Patron through Patreon.com You can give as little or as much as you'd like and earn our everlasting appreciation and assist in realizing the vision of our collective. Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad and remember to #nosimpleroad your pics, videos, merch, streams, whatever... Drop a "Like" and subscribe over on our NSR YouTube Channel No Simple Road is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Bumper music by:https://www.hooksounds.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are very excited to have singer/songwriter Christian Lopez in the studio as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Rolling Stone says.. "as popularity in Americana rises, Lopez can connect the dots for many young listeners..” Christian Lopez is not merely riding the wave of Americana Music, the West Virginia native is bending it to its knees. With the will of his voice and the stomp of a steady beat, Christian Lopez is pioneering his own brand of Folk Rock. Hailed as an Americana wunderkind when he burst onto the scene in 2015, Lopez recorded his debut album, produced by multi-Grammy winning producer, Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton) when he was just 18. Followed up by his critically acclaimed sophomore album, “Red Arrow” in 2017, featuring guests like Vince Gill and Kenneth Pattengale (Milk Carton Kids). Since then, Lopez has released 2 albums including “The Other Side” (2021) his latest release “Magdalena” (June 2023) which he wrote and recorded while living in the tiny town of Magdalena, New Mexico. We chat with Christian about: Playing music from the age of 5. How a visiting Dude Ranch as a kid gave him the bug to become a musician. What was it inside of him that made him give up a full college scholarship in pursuit of a dream. Ways he connects back to friends and family back home after being on the road for extended periods of time. The process of using angst as a creative tool in songwriting. Dropping barriers inside oneself to find your own unique voice. His experiences in working with major labels as a young man. Pushing through doubts from those around you. Finding the place of being unapologetically yourself. ... and so much more! For tour info, music, merch, and more head over to: www.christianlopezmusic.com and check out the new album 'Magdalena' everywhere you stream your tunes! -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO RATE YOUR FAVORITE VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INTEL ON VENUES YOU'VE NOT YET BEEN TO! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

This week on Heads Talking we take part in celebrating the most important women in our lives... our Moms! First, we hear from Aaron's Mom and talk a little bit about doing anything you put your mind to, then we talk to Apple's Mommy to relive some stories from the distant past, and finally we hear from the one and only, Wayla, Melanie's Mama... followed by a very special surprise! You are all gonna really enjoy this episode! Please remember that the NSR Family are included in the 'Struggling artist' category so consider Becoming a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are extremely excited to have our Brother and member of the NSR Family, Luke Wientzen of Our Breath Collective as our guest on No Simple Road this week! For the past 15 years, Luke has been studying and teaching a broad range of body, breath, and mind practices. A low-back injury in 2012 led him to an in-depth study of breathwork and committing to an ongoing zazen training. Each of these modalities produced profound healing and accelerated heart opening in his life. We came to know Luke through the synchronicities that abound at Phish which culminated in him becoming our very own Conductor's meditation and breathwork teacher for the past couple of months. We talk with Luke this week about: The synchronicities involved in our meeting at various Phish shows. Getting over the hangups and hesitations surrounding sitting with a teacher. His perspectives on living in and recognizing 'Deep Heart Mind' awareness. Why we want to work 'through' our ego rather than fight against it. His experience of leaving the Phish community and then returning years later. The origin of 'Our Breath Collective'. Tackling discomfort head-on. A few of those amazing stories from recent Phish shows! ... and much, much more! To find out more on 'Our Breath Collective' head over to www.ourbreathcollective.com To get in touch with Luke directly follow him on Instagram HERE -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

This week No Simple Road is extremely proud to have Gordon White as our guest. Gordon runs 'Rune Soup', one of the leading Chaos Magic blogs and is the host of his podcast by the same name. He has worked internationally for some of the world's largest digital and social media companies, including BBC Worldwide, Discovery Channel, and Yelp. We get right down to business and start discussing topics such as how we are living during an assault on the Living Field, some ways to stay connected and grounded in our difficult times, where Gordon sees things headed, and much more. Be sure to give 'Rune Soup' a listen and head over to www.runesoup.com to check out his classes on Magic and much, much more! Become a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.com MANSCAPED.COM 20% off CODE: NSR20 SHOP TOUR BUS free shipping CODE: nosimpleroad SUNSET LAKE CBD 20% off CODE: NSR20 ELECTRIC FISH LIGHTS 10% off CODE: NSR GRADY'S COLDBREW 20% off CODE: NSR20 INTRO MUSIC and SETBREAK MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: NEW TRIBE and ANDREW HENDRYX OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our interview with the Matriarch of the Schapladay Pad and the twisted tale of two roads intersecting and becoming one. We hear how the two met and became intertwined for this incarnation and how the Grateful Dead made a family out of a lone soldier and a single Mom. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have our first ever listener On The Porch as we talk about how Chris found the Grateful Dead, tripped at a Rainbow Gathering, and why "the woo" shouldn't be disparaged. **Check out our Patreon at:** [No Simple Road](https://www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad) Follow us on Instagram: @nosimpleroad Chris' New Podcast " **Coming Out of the Emerald Closet**" can be found here: [Coming Out of the Emerald Closet](https://comingoutoftheemeraldcloset.com/) **Check out Chris's blog posts for PEERS** (Portland Entheogenic Exploration and Research Society) here: [What Drew Chris to Psychedelics](http://peers.space/what-drew-me-to-psychedelics-part-1/) [Why He Put Them Down](http://peers.space/what-disillusioned-me-from-psychedelics-part-2/) [What Brought Him Back](http://peers.space/psychedelics-meditation-part-3-return-to-medicines-past/) And we want to thank **Tiffany Poucher** and **Lorenzo Loera** for being our **very first Patreon supporters**! You guys are amazing human beings! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind is all about the Family! We recap this weekend's festivities celebrating our Brother Jordan's 50th birthday, seeing World's Finest bring the groove to the party, and talk a little bit about some tools we can use to stay above the ebb and flow of our emotional rivers. Life is definitely a trip and we can use things like live music to remind us of where we should be setting our sights and maintaining our vibe. Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. -Make Sure to visit our friends at Northbound Coffee Roasters for THE BEST coffee around, roasted with love by Deadheads, and shipped to your door with free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

We are extremely excited to have The Sweet Lillies in the studio with us this week on No Simple Road! The Sweet Lillies have incorporated all of their cumulative life-experiences into their music, their songwriting, and their artistry, crafting an uncommonly-beautiful style they have christened 'String Americana" - a nod to the band's all encompassing musical tastes and willingness to experiment with genres. In the midst of one of the craziest storms in decades in the Pacific Northwest the Sweet Lillies were sweet enough to come to the NSR studio to get cozy with us and have a conversation around the life of the band, learning and coming to terms with the need to speak their minds musically with grace and love, the prevalence of magick surrounding our lives, WHat maks us come out of our selves to share our art with abandon, and a ton more! Make sure to head over to www.sweetlillies.com for tour info, merch, news and more and make sure to check out the album 'Equality'  out now and streaming wherever you get your music! -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

This week on No Simple Road we welcome Jamel aka Jamal to the show! Jamel is responsible for some of the most moving, funny, heartfelt, and creative reaction videos on YouTube. Jamel's reactions to the Good Ol' Grateful Dead drew us in and reminded us of what that moment of realization was like for us. We had to have him on! We sit down with Jamel to talk about growing up without role models, finding the music of the Grateful Dead through his YouTube channel, what the Grateful Dead community means to him, how he got started creating videos, how he met and courted his wife, and a whole lot more! Make sure to follow both of Jamel's YouTube channels at: Jamel_AKA_Jamal and also Jamel_AKA_Jamal Music & More where he reacts to music and everything else! Become a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.com FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad For 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 20% off Grady's Cold Brew PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.