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No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 50 with Special Guest Boomerang Sky Nov 06, 2023

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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 No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we have Jo Plicata of Boomerang Sky in the studio with us to talk about their new release, 'Incandescent Grumblings, Vol. 2'. We talk about getting over our creative blocks, performance anxiety, and stepping into what we know we're supposed to be doing.

We discuss the meaning of friendship. What does it mean to be a good friend? What does having a community of people around us provide beyond support? How can we step away from constricting mindsets that hold us back from making friends and having the support we need to thrive.

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.

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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.

Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D. - Author Of 'The Imagination Matrix' Nov 03, 2023

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This week on No Simple Road we are very excited to have Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D as our guest on the show. Stephen has devoted his life to understanding the profound wisdom and healing power that exists within each of us. Through our dreams and imagination, we are able to access limitless creativity and innovation, improved relationships, and ultimately our human potential.

In his new book The Imagination Matrix, Aizenstat expands upon his world-renowned Dream Tending method to present a step-by-step process for unlocking your potential. He reveals how anyone can gain access to the “source code of imagination” which energizes your capacity to innovate new outcomes, evolve real-world solutions, and nurture your well-being.

We talk with Stephen about:

if it was a vision or something else that propelled him into his work with dreams form a young age.
What it was that made him so intently interested in the dream world.
if those who don't remember their dreams can still use the techniques in his books.
Some of the tools we can use to start to develop a skillset to work with our dreams.
Why building safety & protection is so vital.
Where it is that dreams originate from and who is dreaming them?
The grounded and natural nature of dream as opposed to esoteric.
What it is that is happening when we travel to the dream realm.
Developing relationship with characters in our dreams to become our protectors and companions.

... and so much more!

Head over to www.dreamtending.com for event listings, courses, blog, his books, and more!

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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.

No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 49 Oct 30, 2023

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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!

INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick

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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.

Cascade Equinox Week Episode 3 - Eggy Oct 27, 2023

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Welcome to the final episode of Cascade Equinox Festival Week on No Simple Road!

This is the final installment in our Cascade Equinox week! Endings are always bittersweet and this one is no different. We talk about some of the non-musical elements of the festival and what we thought was some of the highlights from the vending, food, and ancillary elements of this festival. We even have a short talk with the N.E.S.T. creator, Nathaniel Greene Hogen (@naturedreamweaver).

Next, we sit down with Eggy to talk about what things have been like for them on their first ever headlining tour, how the west is treating them, and what they think of performing at Cascade Equinox.

For more on EGGY head over to: www.eggymusic.com for music, tour info merch 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

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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.

Cascade Equinox Week Episode 2 - Lespecial & Small Million Oct 25, 2023

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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.netfor 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

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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.

No Simple Road Live at Cascade - Cascade Equinox Week Episode 1 Oct 23, 2023

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Welcome to the first episode of Cascade Equinox Festival Week on No Simple Road! In this episode we take you back to our live podcast on Day 2 from the Cosmic Drip stage with our very special guest Cam Herdt (@mistercam) of the Best Show Ever podcast!

We go on a conversational journey drawing parallels between going to 'church' and heading to our beloved music festivals like Cascade Equinox. We hear what our experiences so far have been like, what we're hopeful for, set our intentions, and hopefully find out if Apple is gonna get that sweet purple tie-dye Dirtwire tee shirt!

Tunes at the beginning of the episode: Pretty Lights live at Cascade

Tunes at the end of the live podcast: a snippet of Dirtwire's set at Cascade

Make sure to follow @cascadeequinox on socials for all upcoming news and info about future festivals or head over to www.cascadeequinox.com

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INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper

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CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN

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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.

Visual Artist Andrew Sax (@somesaxyart) - Becoming Part of the Zeitgeist Oct 20, 2023

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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

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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.

No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 48 Oct 16, 2023

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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 have Producer Cory in the NSR studio with us! Cory has been a integral part of the No Simple Road machine over the past year and we take a little time to dig into how he got involved with us, why he reached out to lend a hand, and how his journey has been with us so far.

We take a little time this week, as well, to share our gratitude with all of you and take you behind the proverbial curtain with us for a look at this whole thing through our eyes.

INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick

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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.

Lucas Sacks: Director of Booking at The Brooklyn Bowl - Calling The Shots Oct 13, 2023

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We are extremely excited to have Lucas Sacks, Director of Booking of The Brooklyn Bowl, joining us as our guest on No Simple Road this week!

Lucas is a live events industry professional with over 10 years experience. Beginning as an intern at the Bowl in 2012, Lucas now books and oversees multi-departmental coordination of upwards of 700 concerts & music-related events per year for a space ranked annually with Pollstar's top 10 global club-sized venues.

We had a blast talking with Lucas about:

The way he got his start in the industry.
Learning how to make bands offers they can't refuse.
Blurring the lines between 'work' and 'life' in order to stay plugged in.
Navigating the 2020 shutdown while working at a venue like the Brooklyn Bowl.
How they figure out where to put new Bowls.
Ways he goes about staying excited about his career in the industry.
What it feels like to actually be working his dream job.
What it has been like for him to have such an incredible mentor in Peter Shapiro.

... and a whole lot more!

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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.

No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind - Vol. 47 Oct 09, 2023

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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 celebrate the birthday of our Matriarch, the Queen of the NSR Family, Goddess of No Simple Road land... our very own Mel! We talk a bit about how it feels to be old enough to know better and young enough to not care. We also get into a discussion around 'enjoyment'. What does it even mean? It's a hard question to answer, right? Well, we'll give it a shot!

INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick

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-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.

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