Comes A Time

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Nigel Hall Aug 12, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by vocalist and keyboardist Nigel Hall. Nigel and Oteil grew up in the same neighborhood, and they waste no time reconnecting as they dive into a riveting conversation that covers everything from Nigel’s new musical project, to a deep dive on bass and Nigel’s musical philosophy, to Nigel’s discovery of the superpower of sobriety. The guys also discuss the importance of not worrying about what you can’t control, how Kofi Burbridge made Nigel a better keyboardist, and Nigel and Oteil share stories of growing up on the same street.

Nigel Hall is a Grammy-winning artist who has made a name for himself through his copious keyboard chops and powerful vocal style. Throughout his career, he’s built a mighty foundation of funk both onstage and in the studio, proving himself to be a true student of the music. He is a member of the Grammy-nominated funk group Lettuce, and releases work as a solo artist. Since relocating to New Orleans in late 2013, Nigel has quickly made a name for himself among the city’s world-class music community. Offbeat enthusiastically welcomed Hall as “a perfect fit” for the vibrant city and its singular culture. The Times-Picayune’s review of his solo debut at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival the same year crowned him with a comparison to Southern funk godfather Art Neville.

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Ted Alexandro Aug 05, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil are joined by comedian Ted Alexandro. Ted tells the guys about his current tour with Jim Gaffigan, why he enjoys meeting different people from different worlds through his standup career, and the rewarding challenge of closing for Roger Waters and Cornel West at a gig. The guys also discuss Ted’s progressive religious background, similarities between musical improvisation and standup, how Ted created his last special from combining clips from several different shows, and a story of encouragement that Ted received from Dave Attell during the beginning of his career.

Ted Alexandro is a stand-up comedian from New York City. He has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Conan, and has hosted his own specials on Comedy Central. Time Out NY listed Ted as one of 21 New York Comedy Scene Linchpins, calling him "a New York fixture as firm as bedrock." Ted’s career has spanned over twenty years, and during that time he has opened for legendary acts including Chuck Berry, Smokey Robinson, Craig Ferguson, Dennis Miller, and Joan Rivers. Ted’s work, including his recent release titled Cut/Up, is available on YouTube, as well as all music and podcast streaming platforms.

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Peter Coyote Jul 29, 2022

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On this episode of Comes A Time, you’ll hear from a voice that you’ve certainly heard from on TV before, Peter Coyote. Peter tells the guys about his two new books that he just released, what Haight-Ashbury was like before the hippies moved in, and how he got away with smuggling 8 kilos of weed from Mexico into America. Peter also talks about the Diggers and how they won important cultural battles, capitalism dying from its own internal contradictions, and he even reads a letter that he’s writing to the New York Times that addresses how to fix some of America’s shortcomings.

Peter Coyote is an actor, director, screenwriter, author and narrator of films, theatre, television, and audiobooks. He is perhaps best known for his work in classic films such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jagged Edge, and Erin Brockovich. He was known as the "Voice of Oscar" for the 72nd Academy Awards ceremony, and was the first Oscars announcer to be seen on-camera. Peter was one of the founders of the Diggers, an anarchist improv group active in Haight-Ashbury during the mid-1960s, including the Summer of Love. He is an accomplished actor in more than 130 films, an Emmy Award-winning narrator of over 200 documentaries and 17 audiobooks, a singer-songwriter, and Buddhist Priest.

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Christian McBride Jul 22, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time, upright bass giant Christian McBride joins Mike and Oteil to talk about playing with James Brown and other legendary musicians like Bob Weir and Paul McCartney, why the road isn’t always as glamorous as it seems, and how his Philadelphia roots made him an open-minded musician. You’ll also hear Christian express his admiration for his mentor Ray Brown, describe his unconventional early musical education, and talk about why he needs to be alone for 15 minutes before and after taking the stage.

Christian McBride has been a standout jazz bassist since the late 80’s, and has performed with an impressive list of fellow superstars including James Brown, Herbie Hancock, Paul McCartney, Ray Brown, and Chick Corea. The 8-time Grammy winner is often praised for his ability to make swinging jazz bass lines sound funky, and he continues to shape his all-inclusive, forward-thinking outlook on music through incendiary live shows with the Christian McBride Band. Aside from his musical work, he also hosts “The Lowdown: Conversations With Christian” on SiriusXM satellite radio, and National Public Radio’s weekly “Jazz Night in America.” Christian also works with Jazz House Kids, the nationally-recognized community arts organization founded by his wife, vocalist Melissa Walker.

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On The Road Jul 15, 2022

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On this episode of Comes A Time Oteil checks in from https://deadandcompany.com/ as he tells Mike why he’s so happy on the road right now, talks about his new bass and how it’s affecting the great tour that he’s having. The guys also discuss why indulging in both kindness and nature can help one have an easier time staying present, helpful tips on reminding ourselves important things that we often forget, and Oteil speculates as to how creative we could all be if all limitations were removed.

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Michael Meade Returns Jul 08, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time Oteil and Mike welcome Michael Meade back onto the show! You’ll hear Michael discuss the importance of sacred human rituals, how to manage the pressure and chaos of the digital world, and “the God of modern culture.” Michael also tells the guys about ways of reimagining culture that will help our society grow, why artistry helps communities to thrive, stories of the feminine creator, and remodeling our perception of death.

Michael Meade, D.H.L., is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic storytelling and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. His books include Awakening the Soul: A Deep Response to a Troubled World, The Genius Myth, Fate and Destiny: The Two Agreements of The Soul, Why the World Doesn’t End, and The Water of Life: Initiation and the Tempering of the Soul. He is the founder of the Mosaic Multicultural Foundation, a nonprofit network of artists, activists, and community builders that encourages greater understanding between diverse peoples. Michael is also the creator of the Living Myth podcast. Check out the Living Myth podcast here.

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Richard Schwartz Jul 01, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time Oteil and Mike welcome forward-looking psychotherapist, Richard Schwartz, onto the show. You’ll hear the guys talk about the genesis and benefits of Richard’s Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy, different religious interpretations of the “Self,” and the importance of listening to negative parts of yourself instead of ignoring them. Richard also walks Oteil through an exercise to help him sort out his “negative” internal parts, and fills the guys in on practical tips on finding higher versions of themselves, while detailing the developmental process and applications of IFS.

Richard Schwartz began his career as a family therapist and an academic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. There, he discovered that family therapy alone did not achieve full symptom relief and in asking patients why, he learned that they were plagued by what they called “parts.” These patients became his teachers as they described how their parts formed networks of inner relationships that resembled the families he had been working with. He also found that as they focused on and thereby separated from their parts, they would shift into a state characterized by qualities like curiosity, calm, confidence and compassion. He called that inner essence the Self and was amazed to find it even in severely diagnosed and traumatized patients. From these explorations the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model was born, and since then it’s grown into an evidence-based, widely-used form of psychotherapy. It provides a non-pathologizing, optimistic, and empowering perspective and a practical and effective set of techniques for working with individuals, couples, families, and more recently, corporations and classrooms.

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Joe Russo Jun 24, 2022

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For the 100th episode of Comes A Time, Joe Russo joins Mike and Oteil to talk about the wonders of transcendental meditation, Joe’s discovery of the limitless nature of Grateful Dead music through Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and why JRAD is constantly looking for new ways to challenge one another. Joe also tells the guys about jamming with Trey Anastasio, Scott Metzger, Dave Dreiwitz, and Jeff Tansky to help Trey prepare for Fare Thee Well, how playing with Fat Mama changed his approach to drumming, and Oteil and Joe talk about the importance of having an open mind as they each trace their respective musical trajectories.

Joe Russo has been involved in many extraordinary musical ventures throughout his career- Furthur, Benevento/Russo Duo, and Shpongle to name a few- but he has gained monumental praise from jam band fans over the last 9 years for his sensational drumming in Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. JRAD takes the music of The Grateful Dead to new heights through deeply experimental improvisation, and Russo has been at the helm of the group since its inception. Over the past few years Russo has put out several new collections of music including his 2019 debut solo album Phér•bŏney, as well as a collaboration EP with Circles Around The Sun, several singles, and has performed with Shpongle for their farewell concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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Joe Corsello Jun 17, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time Oteil and Mike talk with jazz drummer Joe Corsello. Joe tells the guys what it was like to play with Benny Goodman, watch Miles Davis and Bill Evans play from a few feet away (for $2 dollars), and perform a high-pressure audition for Sonny Rollins. You’ll also hear Joe detail his experience climbing the ladder of musicianship, talk about how the music business has changed since the pandemic, and recall a life-altering Dave Brubeck concert that he saw when he was 11 years old. Without even hearing him play, Joe’s wisdom makes it clear why he was chosen to lead the rhythm section of so many great bands.

Joe Corsello is a drummer born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Joe has made a lifetime commitment to playing drums and continually striving to reach new highs in the drumming world. He studied under the watchful eye of drum legend Alan Dawson at Berklee College of Music, and later enlisted in the U.S. Army band. He would go on to tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and form the jazz/rock band, New York Mary (Arista Records). The band recorded two successful records and toured with the B52′s, Patti Smith, Stevie Wonder and Tony Williams Lifetime band. Joe can be heard on recordings with Sonny Rollins, Marian McPartland, Benny Goodman, Steve Marcus, Ralph Lalama, Mike Moore, Sal Salvadore, Gene Bertoncini, Mike Mainari and many more legendary artists.

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Ready For Tour Jun 10, 2022

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On this episode of Comes A Time Mike and Oteil debrief before Oteil hits the road for Dead & Company summer tour. You’ll hear the guys relive the roller skating and skateboarding days of their youths, talk about breaking bones, funny observations about tour travels, and much more. You’ll even hear Oteil design his dream tour bus!

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