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Alex Jordan - Subtle Exhibition Aug 24, 2020

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Our guest this week on No Simple Road is the one and only Alex Jordan! In 2014, Alex began touring regularly with Midnight North, playing with Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Peter Rowan, and many others. In the fall of 2017, he began working on his debut solo record "The Subtle Exhibitionist" which was released in Spring, 2020. Alex talks with us about writing all the music and playing most of the instruments on the new album, what it feels like to be "behind enemy lines" in a familiar space, how he ended up in the Grateful Dead Family orbit, how the universe works to place him right where he's supposed to be, and a whole lot more!

Check out the new album 'The Subtle Exhibitionist' everywhere music streams and make sure to head over to alexjordanjams.com for more info, merch, and news!

SONG AT THE END OF THE EPISODE: 'Your Kingdom Comes With A View' off the new album 'The Subtle Exhibitionist'

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Will Hanza Of Escaper - Great Solo Everyone! Aug 17, 2020

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Will Hanza from Escaper is our guest on No Simple Road this week! Will has performed on stage with musicians such as Jimmy Vivino (Basic Cable Band/Conan O'Brien), Aron Magner & Marc Brownstein (the Disco Biscuits), Joe Russo (Further, JRAD), Aaron Johnston & Jesse Murphy (Brazilian Girls), Andy Hess (Govt. Mule), Jason Lindner (David Bowie, Now vs Now), Avi Bortnick, as well as members from bands such as Thievery Corporation, Rusted Root, Turkuaz, Dopapod, TAUK, Rubblebucket, Kung Fu, Fab Faux, Perpetual Groove, Goose, Cabinet, lespecial and more.

We talk about coming though the fog to find inspiration. What it feels like to finally play live music again, on top of a mountain no less, how music takes on a new shape through the environment it is being played in, how he's navigating seclusion, how his core hasn't changed even though outside forces have changed, .and so much more!

For more info on Will and Escaper head over to: https://www.escapermusic.com/home

Song at the beginning of the episode: 'Superhead' . Song at the end of the episode: 'Apotheosis' off the new album 'Apotheosis' out on all streaming platforms.

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Russ Lawton of Soule Monde & The Trey Anastasio Band - Finding Your Voice Aug 08, 2020

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This week on No Simple Road we welcome Russ Lawton to The Porch! Russ tours and records with a variety of musicians including Phish's Trey Anastasio.Russ also tours with his fellow TAB band-member, Ray Paczkowski in the Vermont Funk duo, Soule Monde and has a new project out with Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski called LaMP! We talk with Russ about living better on the road through clean living, how the new project LaMP came together and what it was like releasing it during the pandemic, what it means for a drummer to find their 'voice', and much more.

Make sure to check out LaMP and all of Russ' amazing work at russlawton.com and find his music streaming everywhere!

SONG AT THE END OF THE EPSIODE: 'Clipse Dog' off the new album 'LaMP' (Lawton and Metzger, Paczkowski)

Also, this week you will get a two-for-one episode with an intro with two members of the No Simple Road Family, Jordyn, and Joe, visiting the NSR crew all the way from Ohio!

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Michelle Pietrafitta of Banshee Tree - Into The Wilderness Jul 30, 2020

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This week's guest on No Simple Road is Michelle Pietrafitta of Banshee Tree! Banshee Tree, which plays music rooted in classical swing and jazz with funk, rock and jam themes layered in was the stand out band of Northwest String Summit 2019 for the whole NSR crew. Michelle joins us to talk about working on the new album in the midst of a Pandemic, how isolation can move us into doing things we've never done before, having the courage to reinvent how you do things, taking a solo trek into the wilderness, and a ton more

Check out Michelle's Instagram @michelle.pietrafitta.drums and for more info on Banshee Tree head over to www.banshee-tree.com

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Heads Talking - As Well To Count The Angels... Jul 23, 2020

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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!

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Mojohand - Looking Into The Future Jul 17, 2020

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This week on No Simple Road we are excited to bring you Mojohand! Mojohand's modern take on Cosmic Americana blends together the Folk, Country, Blues, and Improvisation infused Rock n Roll of the late 60's and early 70's with the Neo-Psychedelic sounds of today!We spend some time with Elijah and Ian hang out with us and talk about their journey into the world of the Grateful Dead via Dead and Company, the magick that drew them wanting to make the music that set them free, how their music has gathered its own scene and festival, the power of community and connection and how the music can sometimes be a byproduct of the people, and a whole lot more!

Check out Mojohand's Bandcamp for more info.

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Heads Talking - Just A Little Light Jul 13, 2020

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Heads Talking is back from a little break this week feeling renewed, refreshed, and a bunch of other 're' words. Aaron, Mel, & Apple are happily broadcasting once again from The Porch after being relegated inside for the winter and get into a discussion about how they are feeling about NSR, the direction of the podcast, and how they personally are feeling at this stage of the game. This is us, getting back to our roots of the show, finding our footing, and letting the NSR Family know where our heads are at (pun intended.

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Dave Schools - Unlearning What We Have Learned Jul 09, 2020

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No Simple Road is proud to have the legendary, one and only, Dave School as our guest this week! Dave is the bass player and founding member of Widespread Panic, record producer, songwriter, journalist, and just one hell of a kind human being! In the midst of all that's going on Dave spends some time with the No Simple Road crew talking about his roots, the magic of Col. Bruce Hampton, being home to see his peaches ripen, growing up in The South and how that shaped his world view, how discomfort provides a great space to learn, and so much more!! This is one of those moments in time that will remain a snapshot of where we all are right now and will continue to evolve and change with us when we go back and listen.

For more info on Widespread Panic: visit widespreadpanic.com

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Billy Strings - The Perfect Day Jun 29, 2020

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Billy Strings has been hailed as the future of bluegrass, transcending tradition and genre with his high velocity, flat-picking guitar technique and intense, confessional songwriting and he's here to spend some time with No Simple Road! This conversation is a lot like a river, flowing easily and at times taking us to unexpected places. Billy talks about losing friends to substance abuse and how that made him form an otherworldly work ethic, being raised around Bluegrass music and how that just seemed so cool, his relationship with his Dad and how that has informed the person he is today, and tells us what his perfect day looks like!

For merch, music, virtual tour info, and more head over to www.billystrings.com

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AMENDOLA VS. BLADES

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Mark Levy of Circles Around The Sun - The Cats Meow Jun 21, 2020

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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

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