<p>This week on No Simple Road we are super excited to have Maurice Tani as our guest! Maurice put on a cowboy hat and changed his life. The guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer has been a well-known name on the Bay Area music scene for several decades. He was the lead guitarist for Roy Loney’s post-Flamin’ Groovies band, The Phantom Movers, and spent almost 20 years in Big Bang Beat and the Zazu Pitts Memorial Orchestra, playing cover tunes in clubs and at corporate events.</p><br><p>This is one of those episodes where when we were done we felt like we got taken to a master class in life and music! We talk to Maurice about how musical genre is a false construct, the joy of working wtih a record label like 'Little Village', the creation of the new album 'All In', how working with diversity develops empathy, the ways in which what is imagined and what is manifest are sometimes vastly different when creating music, how occasionally lessons learned through playing music can apply to every day life, Derek Trucks' Rules for participating in a jam, the impact of top 40 radio on our country's listening habits, the intimate communication between the audience and the creator of the music or art, and so much more!</p><br><p>Make sure to check out the new album 'Maurice Tani - All In' everywhere music streams and at <a href="http://littlevillagefoundation.com/maurice-tani-all-in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.littlevillagefoundation.com</a></p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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<p>We are so excited to have Peter, Murray, and Scott from The Garcia Birthday Band as our guests for this 300th episode of No Simple Road! </p><br><p><strong>Garcia Birthday Band</strong>, based in Portland Oregon, isn’t your mother’s Grateful Dead cover band. Playing for over 20 years, GBB has evolved into something far deeper than the sum of its parts. The beating heart of the Pacific Northwest’s GD community, the band’s ever-expanding fanbase is an experience unto themselves. Using the Dead’s repertoire as a springboard for limitless potential and improvisation, Garcia Birthday Band are a cornerstone of the modern Grateful Dead universe, and their fans have come to expect the unexpected as the norm.</p><br><p>We sit down with the guys in the NSR Studio and talk about the joy of finding them waiting here to welcome us to the PNW Grateful Dead scene, how they keep the music fresh and growing while playing from the Dead's songbook, they ways in which the band had changed and adapted with gaining a new member, what it was like for Murray to joining a Dead cover band and not be familiar with the Grateful Dead universe, how caring for a thriving community factors into having their band, their upcoming appearances at Gem &amp; Jam and, our favorite, Skull &amp; Roses Festival, and a whole lot more!</p><br><p>For upcoming show info and more head over to: <a href="https://www.garciabirthdayband.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.garciabirthdayband.com</a></p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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<p>We're super stoked to have 5 time Women's Disc Golf World Champion Paige Pierce as our guest on No Simple Road! Paige Pierce is a professional disc golfer from Plano, Texas. She has won 5 World Championships and 15 total Major Championships, and has been consistently ranked among the top professional women since 2011. In 2018 she broke the record for the highest PDGA player rating a woman had ever achieved at 978.</p><br><p>We had a blast talking with Paige about the crossover between the live-music community and the disc golf world, how her live music experiences have helped to change her for the better, starting her very own podcast and the challenges she's faced in doing so, finding where we fit in the world and what that looks like, the moment she knew she'd be a world champion for sure one day, the joy of leaving our expectations behind, and so much more!</p><br><p>Check out Paige's documentary 'Fierce' on the Disc Golf Network's website <a href="https://www.discgolfnetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.discgolfnetwork.com</a></p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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<p>We are so excited this week to have Parrish Gabriel and Matthew Rennick of Sicard Hollow joining us on No SImple Road!</p><br><p>Nashville’s psychedelic punk-grass rockers, Sicard Hollow, grew up sick of any existing institution telling them who and what to be. Now, as they navigate adulthood, they’re equally tired of the music institutions telling them what their music should sound like—so they dunked it in patchouli and a skate-and-destroy ethos that brings an enduring sound into the modern age.</p><br><p>Before the band met in 2018, none of the members ever considered playing bluegrass. Matt Rennick (violin) was working on electronic music, Will Herrin (mandolin/vocals) was playing guitar in rock bands, and Alex King (guitar/vocals) was barely playing music at all. After a few jam sessions, the bluegrass just kind of happened. Since adding Parrish Gabriel (bass) in the Fall of 2019, the band has been on a journey of self discovery within the genre while challenging themselves to make it their own.</p><br><p>We talk with Matt and Parrish about coping with the realities of being on the road, the importance of having a network of friends and family that you can rely on when not touring, how it feels to actually be breaking genre molds with your music, Matt's <a href="https://soundcloud.com/matthew-rennick-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">side project 'Magec</a>' and his personal struggles with mental health and what he's doing to keep his head on straight, Parrish's love of driving, and a whole lot more!</p><br><p>Check out <a href="https://www.sicardhollow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.sicardhollow.com </a> for all their tour info, merch, news, and more!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We are so excited this week to have Jay Blakesberg and his Daughter Ricki as our guests on No Simple Road. Jay Blakesberg is a San Francisco-based photographer, filmmaker and public speaker whose work has appeared in numerous worldwide magazines including&nbsp;Rolling Stone,&nbsp;Guitar Player,&nbsp;Relix, Time, Vanity Fair, and countless others. He has photographed many musical artists, including the Grateful Dead, B.B. King, Phish, Radiohead, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, The Rolling Stones, Tom Waits,&nbsp;Neil Young and Carlos Santana&nbsp;to name just a few. His photography has been included in over 250 CD packages, been published thousands of times in books and magazines worldwide, and he has published Sixteen coffee table books of his music photography.&nbsp;Over the last 8 years, Jay has presented his storytelling/slideshow presentation to thousands of people around the United States.</p><br><p>We sit down with Jay and Ricki here in the studio and have a discussion regarding the new book <a href="https://www.blakesberg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'RetroBlakesberg Vol. 1: The Film Archives</a>' and how Ricki came up with the idea and pitched it to her Dad. We get to hear about some of Jay's experiences photographing artist like Dr. Dre and The Grateful Dead. We get into how Jay and Ricki are working together to create a legacy for their family and the musical community through photos. We talk about the visual aspect of The Grateful Dead and why that is so important to the history of the band, figuring out how to make a living taking photos, Jay's big break with Rolling Stone Magazine, how we see the magick of The Grateful Dead Family working, and so much more!</p><br><p>Head over to www.blakesberg.com to purchase the book and make sure to follow @retroblakesberg on Instagram!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>LAMP</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps &amp; reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!</p><br><p>In this week's rewind we take a trip back through the last 12 months and talk about what our favorite and most impactful moments were for each of us. We end up on a tangent, as per usual, discussing what it actually takes to create something you are passionate about and what our hopes for the year to come include.</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By </strong><a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/the-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ESCAPER</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></p><p><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></p><p><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!</strong></p><p><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Jus tin time for the holidaze!</strong></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>LAMP</em></strong></p><br><p><strong><em>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://chilldrenofindigo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</em></strong></a></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <a href="https://www.osirispod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong></a>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We are super excited to have Ben Bloom and Grant Schroff of Polyrhythmics as our guests on No Simple Road this week! Founded in late 2010, Polyrhythmics was formed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Ben+Bloom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben Bloom</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Grant+Schroff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grant Schroff</a>, who quickly gathered some of the most talented and highly sought-after performers in the North West to record an EP. The rest is musical history! Blending funk, rock, jazz, afro-beat, and more, Polyrhythmics crate a sonic tapestry that will for sure get your feet and booty moving!</p><br><p>We sit down with Ben and Grant to talk about the origins of Polyrhythmics, the challenges of being Pacific Northwest musicians, how fans in this region of the country differ from fans in other parts of the country, what their writing and creative process involves, what is most important to them when making music together, and much more!</p><br><p>Come join Polyrhythmics (and the No Simple Road Crew) on New Year's Eve at The Aladdin Theater for their 'Bridgetown Boogie' NYE celebration! Tickets and all Polyrhythmics info available at <a href="https://www.polyrhythmics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.polyrhythmics.com</a></p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>LAMP</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps &amp; reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!</p><br><p>In this week's rewind we hear from the crew about their perspectives as the year comes to a close, The Conductor shares some of his personal struggles over the last couple of months, we get a chance to catch up with Mel and and check-in with her and hear how she's feeling, and we have a special announcement from Apple about a new endeavor. Then, we are joined by our Sister Beadwork Jenny and her amazing Husband Brady to talk about her new book 'Speaking In Beads - Living Artifacts'.</p><br><p>Help support our Sister and the NSR Family by pre-ordering the book now at: <a href="https://beadworkbyjenny.net/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.beadworkbyjenny.net</a></p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By </strong><a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/the-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ESCAPER</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></p><p><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></p><p><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!</strong></p><p><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Jus tin time for the holidaze!</strong></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</em></strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://chilldrenofindigo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</em></strong></a></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <a href="https://www.osirispod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong></a>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We are super excited this week to. have Erik Yates of Hot Buttered Rum as our guest on No Simple Road. Erik spent his Bay Area youth trying nearly every instrument and style he came across. Piano lessons, saxophone quartets, garage bands and folk songs had all weaseled their way into his life by the time he hit high school. College in Portland, OR, where he studied music and writing, brought new musical horizons, new conspirators (including classmate Nat Keefe) and a new project, Hot Buttered Rum, which would soon take over his life.</p><br><p>We sit down with Erik to talk about his experience going to school in Western Oregon and the Bluegrass scene there, why, to him, bluegrass feels like the most honest music to play, how and why Hot Buttered Rum got their start, the ways in which playing music overlaps with ones personality, how the new album 'Shine All Night' came into being, how it feels to have your music released into the world for people to experience, and much more!</p><br><p>For tour info, merch, music, and more, head over to: <a href="https://www.hotbutteredrum.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hotbutteredrum.net</a></p><p>Make sure to check out the new album <strong>'Shine All Night' </strong>everywhere you stream your tunes!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The 2023 NSR Family Tarot Reading

<p>This week on No Simple Road we are super stoked to have EJ Toudt and Mike Mahgerefteh from Galaxy Jams Reacts as our guests on the show! Galaxy Jams Reacts is both a YouTube channel and a podcast where the hosts react to fan-picked music with special guests from the music world and beyond such as Russ Lawton of the Trey Anastasio Band, Bill Lawrence of Snarky Puppy, Dopapod, Dogs In A Pile, and much more!</p><br><p>We talk with the guys about having a plan for success and why that was important for them, how jamming together playing improvisational music was the genesis of the idea for Galaxy Jams Reacts, how listening to music together deepens our connection to the music and each other, creating an industry we can be proud of together, how our parents can sometimes be our biggest inspiration, the way that Mike and EJ's friendship balances the needs of the show, and so much more!</p><br><p>Head over to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/galaxyjams" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">their You Tube channel</a> to check out their amazing video content and jump on the podcast as well everywhere you get your podcasts!</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We are so excited to have Family Mystic here with us on No Simple Road this week! Family Mystic is a four-piece ensemble surfing the ebb and flows of the Portland music scene, redefining what making music from the deep realms of the heart can be. Vulnerable, poignant, dynamic, direct, and wildly talented. Merging elements of classic funk/soul, 60's &amp;70's Psychedelia, and a little jazz thrown in the mix to answer the age old question, "what genre is this?"</p><br><p>The guys from Family Mystic are here in the studio with us today to talk about the release of their forthcoming album 'The Adventures Of Nemara', creating the album from the ground up in a DIY fashion, their upcoming album release party on December 17th and JaJa PDX, The Haven, thier personal struggles and breakthroughs as a band and as individuals, and a whole lot more!</p><br><p>For all things Family Mystic head over to their Bandcamp site at <a href="https://familymystic.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">familymystic.bandcamp.com</a></p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We are super excited to have Raina Mullen of Ghost Light as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Raina Mullen is a Philadelphia based guitar player and singer in the band "Ghost Light" with Tom Hamilton, Holly Bowling, Dan Africano and Scotty Zwang.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We catch up with Raina about the new album 'The Healing', what it looks like when Tommy and her sit down to start writing songs, where the inspiration for the video for 'The Healing' came from, why having someone you trust completely helps to open you up to your own creativity, why delivering vocals that 'live forever' changes the game for her in the studio, the ways that going through the dark times has helped to create some of the most beautiful outcomes, and so much more!</p><br><p>For tour info, videos, mech, and more head over to <a href="https://www.ghostlightband.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ghostlightband.com</a></p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><strong>This episode is presented exclusively by our friends over at SMARTWOOL!! Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></p><br><p>Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps &amp; reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!</p><br><p>This week's rewind we talk about our childhoods with a couple of special guests in the studio. We dig into some of the challenges we each have faced in finding 'Home', some of our struggles, how we see our childhoods and how they have shaped us as 'grown-ups', and most importantly what one item did we use to find comfort as kids.</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By </strong><a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/the-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ESCAPER</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We're so stoked to have Comedian Phil Hanley as our guest on No Simple Road this week!</p><br><p>Phil began standup comedy by performing at open mics around Vancouver, often in between bands at music venues. In these establishments he discovered and honed his unique blending of material and crowd interaction that makes no two of his performances the same. Phil’s style can best be described as unpredictably reflective, delivered with sharp accuracy, and rooted in the grand tradition of joke-telling.</p><br><p>Phil, being a life-long Deadhead, jumps right into the conversation with us about the music of the Dead, his journey through Dyslexia and how that has shaped his life and career, creating his special 'Ooh La La', how his comedy style can be seen as improvisation, why he started to write a book, and a ton more!</p><br><p>Check out Phil's hilarious new special <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJ245Q4mGk&amp;t=2044s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Ooh La La' on his YouTube channel</a> and head over to <a href="http://www.philhanley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.philhanley.com</a> for tour info and more!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>LAMP</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><strong>This episode is presented exclusively by our friends over at SMARTWOOL!! Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></p><br><p>Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps &amp; reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!</p><br><p>This week's rewind we talk all about our experiences camping at music festivals! What were the most uncomfortable moments? Which moments did we wish would last forever? What made things so miserable or so incredibly comfy? What are we going to do different in the future from the hard lessons learned? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this week's rewind!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By </strong><a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/the-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ESCAPER</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We're so stoked to have Nick Millevoi of Grassy Sound as our guest on No Simple Road this week!</p><br><p>For guitarist <strong>Nick Millevoi</strong>, all manner of music can be a source of inspiration, including bachelor-pad “exotica” albums of the 1950s, surf-rock records of the ’60s or even old Hollywood cowboy tunes – at least if those influences are put into a modernist compositional and improvisational blender. Millevoi’s usual outfit, the Crazy Horse-meets-Coltrane band Desertion Trio, has released four ultra-potent albums since 2016. But he was inspired by his nostalgic sonic fascinations to compose a fun set of tunes to perform with frequent keyboard partner <strong>Ron Stabinsky</strong>, dubbing their duo project <strong>Grassy Sound</strong>. The pair’s debut album of those songs – <strong><em>The Sounds of Grassy Sound</em></strong> – will be released, digitally and on vinyl, via <strong>Destiny Records</strong> on <strong>April 22, 2022</strong>. The disc features such Millevoi-penned highlights as the groovy album-opener <strong>“Skylark”</strong> and the melody-rich <strong>“Lu Fran,”</strong> both of which showcase <strong>his gritty electric-guitar lyricism </strong>and<strong> Stabinsky’s Hammond B-3 swirl. </strong>Then there’s <strong>“Flitzer,”</strong> an essay in bent surf guitar that has a noisy improv section with a <em>Twilight Zone</em> air. <strong>The first video from the album is rocking live take on “Flitzer.</strong></p><br><p>We talk with Nick about creating noise as music, playing shows creating the most in your face music as possible, life altering music moments, how he had no choice but to be a musician, how he balances his musical career with a day job, and a whole lot more!</p><br><p>Check out the new album '<em>The Sound Of Grassy Sound' </em>on <a href="https://destinyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-sounds-of" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> and everywhere music streams!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>LAMP</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps &amp; reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!</p><br><p>This week's rewind is filled with Holiday goodness. We get into what our favorite holidays are and why, how our live's growing up inform our adult perspectives, what foods flood us with memories, how we're feeling gratitude for our friends and family here and now, and a whole lot more!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By </strong><a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/the-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ESCAPER</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></p><p><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></p><p><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!</strong></p><p><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Jus tin time for the holidaze!</strong></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</em></strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://chilldrenofindigo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</em></strong></a></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <a href="https://www.osirispod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong></a>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We are so excited to have Justin Cucci, restauranteur, entrepreneur, and chef, as our guest on No Simple Road this week.</p><br><p>Raised in NYC where his family owned and ran the beloved<strong>&nbsp;Waverly Inn</strong>, Justin was born immersed in the restaurant scene. Today, as the owner and executive chef of the renowned<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ediblebeats.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csswift%40americanpublicmedia.org%7C2fb54b2925a0492076e908da9504afc3%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C1%7C637986144644289379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MOodxRkp8UbnIvX%2Bo1MD%2BiL0GC3HVGErnAQlq2AZIm0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;<strong>Edible Beats</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Group, Cucci has reinvigorated Denver’s restaurant culture. His six award-winning eateries (<strong>Root Down, Linger, El Five, Vital Root, Root Down DIA, and live music restaurant Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox</strong>) offer delicious, vegetable-forward menus using innovative sustainability practices and local produce.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Each of Chef Cucci’s restaurants are based in a uniquely designed space inspired by the building’s history—from Vital Roots’ original candy factory to Ophelia’s former brothel to Linger’s start as a mortuary. With his focus on healthy, local and sustainable food--paired with dynamic and innovative restaurant design--Cucci has proven himself a leader in holistic dining and one of the industry’s most creative pioneers.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We talk with Justin about his groundbreaking ESOP plan, how he got his start in the business, where he finds his inspirations, how he feels about the legacy he's creating, how it feels to open a new restaurant every few months, how his love of music has infused his career, why one would put an RV on a roof, and so much more!</p><br><p>Head over to <a href="https://www.ediblebeats.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ediblebeats.com</a> for info on all the goings on!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</strong></p><br><p><strong>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</strong></p><p><strong>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</strong></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps &amp; reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!</p><br><p>Taking things back to the old school days of show recaps we break down each of our experiences at last night's Greensky Bluegrass show. We discover that though we were all in the same place, we may have very different perspectives on the show. We also get int a discussion on how psychedelics affect us and how each of us goes through similar stages when connecting with live music.</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By </strong><a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/the-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ESCAPER</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></p><p><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></p><p><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!</strong></p><p><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Jus tin time for the holidaze!</strong></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</em></strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://chilldrenofindigo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</em></strong></a></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <a href="https://www.osirispod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong></a>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We're extremely excited to have Author Paul Justison on No Simple Road this week! Paul is the author of the new book 'Lost And Found In The 60's' coming out on November 8th, 2022!</p><br><p>James Fadiman, microdose researcher and Author wrote, "This novel is excruciatingly accurate and totally outrageous. Justison has captured the extravagance of the time: the interplay of sexual liberation, psychedelic experiences and coming of age that made the community so intense and inviting.&nbsp;Was drug use so extensive and casual? You bet. Was casual sexual connecting so extensive and easy? Oh my, yes. The 60s, including its dark, scary, lonely, confused reality is all here, as well as the ecstasy, the kindness, and the sharing. If you weren't there, this is as close as you're going to get to knowing what you missed. The stories, the people, the vision- enjoy the trip."</p><br><p>We had an absolute blast talking with Paul and we're sure you're going to dig it too.</p><br><p>Head over to <a href="https://www.unsolicitedpress.com/store/p391/justisonnovel.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.unsolicitedpress.com</a> for more info and to buy the book!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By ESCAPER</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></li><li><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></li><li><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></li><li><strong>Check out the exclusive, limited edition SMARTWOOL / GRATEFUL DEAD collaboration </strong><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/grateful-dead-collection.html?utm_source=osiris&amp;utm_medium=directpartner&amp;utm_content=bb_prospecting&amp;utm_campaign=collab_artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>!!! Just in time for the holidaze!</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</em></strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://chilldrenofindigo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</em></strong></a></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <a href="https://www.osirispod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong></a>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps &amp; reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!</p><br><p>Happy Halloween NSR Family! We've got a special TREAT for you this week! The first ever NSR Quiz Show hosted by Sky Dog! This was the most fun we've had on a Sunday afternoon in a very long time! A 4 round quiz show with 9 questions per round! You'll want to listen to the end to see who wins this highly competitive and extremely chaotic game. Who does the best Christopher Walken impression? Who makes the best fart noise? Who knows how many keyboard players The Grateful Dead had? All these questions and more will be answered!</p><br><p>A huge shout out and thank you to Corey (aka Sky Dog) for putting this whole thing together and hosting it for us!</p><br><p><strong>No Simple Road Intro Music Created By </strong><a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/the-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ESCAPER</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> from <a href="https://shoptourbus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Tour Bus</a> Use The PROMO CODE: <strong>nosimpleroad</strong></p><p><strong>For 20% off </strong><a href="https://sunsetlakecbd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Lake CBD</a> PROMO CODE: <strong>NSR20</strong></p><p><strong>Make Sure to visit our friends at </strong><a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fire On The Mountain</strong></a><strong> for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!</strong></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</em></strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://chilldrenofindigo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>CHILLDREN OF INDIGO</em></strong></a></p><br><p>No Simple Road is part of <a href="https://www.osirispod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OSIRIS MEDIA</strong></a>. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.</p><p>We&nbsp;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.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad">http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>