Visual Artist and musician Young & Sick joins us this week!

<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! We produce these episodes with the collaboration of <a href="https://www.ediblebeats.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Edible Beats </a>out of Denver, Colorado and couldn't make this happen every week without them!</p><br><p>This week on The Rewind we recap this past weekend's goings on in the world of No Simple Road. We talk a bit about exhaustion and how it manifests for each of us and how we deal with it. Then, we get into a discussion about our media diets and how each of us are affected by the content we choose to take into our heads. Are we the type of folks that can shrug off a violent or intense movie, or do we tend to 'over-feel' what is coming at us from the screen? Tune in and find out!</p><br><p><strong>Mojo Family Fest - June 16th-19th - Sandy, Oregon at the beautiful Rhythm's Grounds </strong><a href="https://www.bodhimojo.com/event-details/mojo-family-fest-2023-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GET TICKETS HERE!</a></p><br><p><strong>Head over to</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad </a><strong>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.</strong></p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC by Will Hanza of Escaper</strong></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><br><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 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></p><br><p><strong>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a> <strong>SIGN UP BEFORE MARCH 15th AND BE ENTERED IN A DRAWING FOR A PAIR OF TICKETS TO ONE OF THE VENUE LLAMA HIGHLIGHTED TOURS LIKE DEAD &amp; CO., PHISH, GOOSE, WIDESPREAD PANIC, AND BILLY STRINGS.</strong></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</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>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! We produce these episodes with the collaboration of <a href="https://www.ediblebeats.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Edible Beats </a>out of Denver, Colorado and couldn't make this happen every week without them!</p><br><p>This week on The Rewind we start the episode with a conversation centered around death and how it affects us, how our culture has not done us any favors where this subject is concerned, and how we should try and talk about this uncomfortable subject before we can't anymore. Then, we lighten the mood a little bit with a discussion about our being invited to the Oregon Country Fair, what that means for us, some history of the fair for context, and how we feel about being asked to bring NSR to this iconic Pacific Northwest happening.</p><br><p><strong>Mojo Family Fest - June 16th-19th - Sandy, Oregon at the beautiful Rhythm's Grounds </strong><a href="https://www.bodhimojo.com/event-details/mojo-family-fest-2023-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GET TICKETS HERE!</a></p><br><p><strong>Head over to</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad </a><strong>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.</strong></p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC by Will Hanza of Escaper</strong></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><br><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 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!</strong></p><br><p><strong>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a> <strong>SIGN UP BEFORE MARCH 15th AND BE ENTERED IN A DRAWING FOR A PAIR OF TICKETS TO ONE OF THE VENUE LLAMA HIGHLIGHTED TOURS LIKE DEAD &amp; CO., PHISH, GOOSE, WIDESPREAD PANIC, AND BILLY STRINGS.</strong></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN</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 so excited to have Ari Joshua as our guest on No Simple Road This week! For years, shamanistic guitarist and composer Ari Joshua has been one of those “musician’s musicians” who those “in the know” rave about but remains under the radar to the public. Struggles with substance abuse; a severe car accident; Ari’s commitment to music education with the successful school he founded, The Music Factory; and the daunting task of mixing&nbsp;have kept him in something of a creative holding pattern.</p><br><p>Ari is finally opening his vault and sharing a catalog of recordings that feature his masterful musicianship alongside such revered instrumentalists as four-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper, Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Delvon Lamarr, Skerik, and members of the Trey Anastasio Band.&nbsp;&nbsp;These tracks will be issued in various configurations, and they document a spiritual journey of a prodigious talent all-consumed by his passion for music.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>We talk with Ari about:</p><ul><li>Growing up on the east coast and receiving a scholarship to music school.</li><li>His struggles and triumphs in running his own music school, The Music Factory.</li><li>Having Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam as a mentor.</li><li>Buying the building for The Music Factory with the help of local investors.</li><li>His early connection to frequency and sound.</li><li>Overcoming his fear of sharing his art.</li><li>What it means to find our own personal 'Black Hole' and what we do with it when we find it.</li><li>Having the guts to just 'go for it' when you feel something move you.</li><li>How the Grunge Era and the Seattle music scene shaped his life and sound.</li><li>Finding focus when you have a ton of things on your plate.</li><li>Ways to serve your own creative abilities.</li></ul><p>... and so much more!</p><br><p><strong>SONG AT THE START FO THE INTERVIEW: '<em>Lest's Do It Right Now' </em></strong>(feat. John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Jason Fraticelli)</p><br><p>For more music, photos, tour info, and more head over to <a href="https://arijoshua.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.arijoshua.com</a></p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - WILL HANZA OF ESCAPER</strong></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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></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>

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<p>We are so stoked to have Marcel Ardans of the Lessons With Marcel YouTube channel as our guest on No Simple Road this week! </p><br><p>Marcel Ardans is a guitarist, teacher and YouTuber active in the Raleigh music scene. His time in the bluegrass scene began in the Pacific Northwest, where he wood-shedded and gigged extensively with local and regional acts. Rightfully earning the nickname “The Biggest Baddest Billy Goat In The Barnyard”. In 2015, he started the online business&nbsp;<a href="https://lessonswithmarcel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lessons With Marcel</a>. The goal was to bring flatpicking and bluegrass guitar to those who wanted instruction but lacked local resources, essentially trying to make bluegrass more accessible, to grow the community.</p><br><p>We chop it up with Marcel about:</p><ul><li>His experience of living with hearing loss as a musician and trying to get into music school.</li><li>His deep love and obsession with Bluegrass music and why it's a Normal Rockwell painting.</li><li>His reasons for wanting to play music and teach music later on in life.</li><li>Why he decided to bring the history lessons back to the YouTube channel.</li><li>His take on both traditional and the new grass styles.</li><li>How learning the roots of a thing only deepens your experience with it.</li><li>His new podcast "Podcast With Marcel' and how that came to be.</li><li>How he has dealt with a growing community.</li></ul><p>... and much, much more!</p><br><p>Head over to his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/lessonswithmarcel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Channel 'Lessons With Marcel'</a> and his website <a href="https://lessonswithmarcel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lessonswithmarcel.com</a> for more info, lessons, music, and more!</p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - WILL HANZA OF ESCAPER</strong></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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></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>

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<p>We are so stoked to have our brother Will Hanza of Escaper back on No Simple Road this week! </p><p>Escaper was formed in 2015 by Will Hanza (guitar, vocals) as a musical collective that pushed creative freedom. Joined in 2017 by Phil Kadet (keys, vocal), the band has become known for fun and fiery sets throughout northeast venues and music festivals. The band has welcomed sit-ins with members of bands such as the Disco Biscuits, Brazilian Girls, Thievery Corporation, Rubblebucket, Dopapod, Cabinet, Turkuaz and more. They have previously shared bills at Brooklyn Bowl with Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, and many other top performers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been joined by drummer Sam Crespo and bassist Luke Bemand. Crespo and Bemand bring a wealth of experience to the band; Crespo tours with notable future jam act Space Bacon, while Bemand handles the low end for heavy groove trio, lespecial.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The band recently released the EP, "Spaceship", which was a collaboration with Telefunken Studios. "Spaceship" is now all streaming and download platforms.</p><br><p>We had a blast talking with Will about:</p><ul><li>playing Phish afterparties and what those crowds bring to the table.</li><li>If reading a crowd and feeling their vibe is a learned skill or are you just born with it.</li><li>What creating the new album 'Spaceship' was like.</li><li>His thoughts on practice and if it is simply building memory in order to be able to let go.</li><li>Overcoming your own headspace in order to be able to perform.</li><li>How the "No Shorts On Stage" rule works.</li><li>What gems he found during isolation.</li></ul><p>... and so much more!</p><br><p>Head over to <a href="https://www.escapermusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.escapermusic.com</a> for tour info, merch, and more!</p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - WILL HANZA OF ESCAPER</strong></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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></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>

With Caton Sollenberger and Scott Ferber

Produced In Collaboration With The Edible Beats

<p>We're super stoked to have the one and only Andy Frasco back on No Simple Road as our guest this week! If you don't already know who Andy Frasco is you probably have been living under a rock. He's been constantly touring with his band Andy Frasco &amp; The U.N. and performing at all the major festivals, well known venues, and bringing his own brand of chaotic fun to folks all over the world! There's no show like a Andy Frasco &amp; The U.N. show, that's for sure.</p><br><p>Andy's back in the studio this week with the NSR crew for another therapy session. We've become Andy's Portland therapists and we dig right into it talking about:</p><ul><li>How he hates birthday attention.</li><li>Why he feels that it's time to actually start taking care of himself.</li><li>The reasons it's not smart to do Ketamine in public.</li><li>How he has the ability to say no (believe it or not).</li><li>How his mental demons materialize.</li><li>His most recent experience with heartbreak.</li><li>Why we think he needs an emotional support mini Doberman.</li><li>How he's seen different ways of living traveling the world.</li><li>IIf there's a point when he thinks he's made it.</li><li>What his 'rock bottom' looked like.</li></ul><p>... and so much more!</p><br><p>For all things Frasco including tour dates, merch, and more head over to: <a href="https://www.andyfrasco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.andyfrasco.com</a></p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - WILL HANZA OF ESCAPER</strong></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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></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 super stoked to have Michael Chadinha of Northlands Music and Arts Festival as our guest for a special mid-week episode of No Simple Road. Northlands 2nd Annual Festival will bring our community together to experience the joy of personal connection through music and the arts. Over two days and three stages, the Northlands community will see 25+ world class bands ranging from national touring acts to local and regional rising stars. Enjoy expanded camping, campground stage, silent disco, installation art, performance art, eclectic local food trucks, several diverse bar locations, craft artisan village, inspiring lighting, kind vibes &amp; more! </p><br><p>We talk all about: </p><ul><li>What it was like going from booking bands for indoor venues to creating his very own music festival.</li><li>A few moments of 'oh shit' that he can look back on now and laugh about.</li><li>Ways in which Northlands sets itself apart from other festivals.</li><li>how a lineup is curated and decided upon.</li><li>the reason that 'vibe' is everything at a festival.</li><li>how the pandemic gave him the opportunity to rise above.</li><li>The reason it is so crucial to have incredible partnerships.</li><li>Why he is willing to put it all on the line to create a space for magic to happen.</li></ul><p>... and so much more!</p><br><p>Head over to <a href="https://www.northlandslive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.northlandslive.com</a> for artist lineup, tickets, info, and more!</p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - YOUNG &amp; SICK</strong></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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></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>

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<p>We are extremely excited to have Jake Brownstein of Eggy as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Song by timeless song Eggy reaches out a hand, inviting you along as a great story unfolds. Eggy’s music traces the full spectrum of emotions evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved.</p><br><p>Jake joined us here in the NSR studio on their stop here in Portland to hang out with us a little bit and have an extremely heartfelt conversation about:</p><ul><li>The ways in which our musical community responds from town to town and state to state across the country.</li><li>What it was about playing music that drove Jake from an early age to want to do it for a living.</li><li>If playing is more of an emotional outlet for him or a place to find his own unique voice.</li><li>Why he decided to learn to play pedal steel guitar, the musical equivalent of flying a spaceship.</li><li>The way in which his own unique style of learning has benefited him in life.</li><li>How he keeps his mental space on point with so much happening so fast and with so much going on.</li><li>The importance of having solid friendships, family, and partner support while sacrificing for a dream.</li><li>Eggy's plans of recording their new album with James Petralli of White Denim.</li></ul><p>... and much, much more!</p><br><p>Head over to <a href="https://eggymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.eggymusic.com</a> for tour info, mech, videos, music and more!</p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - WILL HANZA OF ESCAPER</strong></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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></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>

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<p>We're stoked this week to have Luke Black and Drury Anderson of The Mountain Grass Unit as our guests on No Simple Road! The Mountain Grass Unit consists of three Birmingham pickers, Drury Anderson (mandolin and vocals), Luke Black (acoustic guitar and banjo), and Sam Wilson (upright bass). With the addition of Luke Black and Sam Wilson on harmonies, The Mountain Grass Unit has established the firm foundation to take on not only the vocal harmonies of traditional bluegrass tunes, but also the freedom to adapt songs from various genres to an all-acoustic format.&nbsp;Aside from their original songs, all three are equally comfortable restyling a Tony Rice number, a classic Grateful Dead tune, or covering contemporary acoustic masters like Billy Strings. The youthful exuberance and energy they bring to the stage is always remarkable.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We talk with the guys about:</p><ul><li>Their experience attending Berklee College Of Music.</li><li>How they have explored and developed their vocal chops.</li><li>The was they got Sam to join the band and play the upright bass.</li><li>How rap rhythms influence their sound.</li><li>If they are feeling the wave of momentum behind them and how it is affecting their world.</li><li>How they came to learn about Jamgrass and the way the community has taken them in.</li><li>Where they see themselves fitting into the wider tapestry of the musical community,</li><li>How they deal with playing for rowdy crowds.</li><li>Some of the kindness and love they've found on the road.</li></ul><p>... and much, much more!</p><br><p>Head over to <a href="https://mountaingrassunit.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mountaingrassunit.wordpress.com</a> to learn more!</p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - WILL HANZA OF ESCAPER</strong></p><br><p><strong>-Grab your tickets now for Skull &amp; Roses Festival April 19th - 23rd at the hallowed grounds of the Ventura County Raceway! </strong></p><p><a href="https://skullandroses.com/box-office/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.skullandroses.com</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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>ANDREW HENDRYX</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>

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<p>We are super stoked this week to have Megan Glionna of the Helping Friendly Podcast as our guest on No Simple Road. Megan is a podcaster, writer, actress, and long time music fan who brings her decidedly feminine viewpoint to HF Pod and is co-host of the newly created podcast 'Things Of Gold' which surrounds the band Snarky Puppy.</p><br><p>We get right down to it with Megan talking about:</p><ul><li>The unique way she got the spot co-hosting HF Pod.</li><li>Her journey to live in NYC and trying her hand in the acting world.</li><li>The way that her female perspective changes the feel of HF Pod.</li><li>How by being a part of a Phish podcast her connection to the music has deepened and changed.</li><li>What her first Phish experience was like.</li><li>Why it is so important to make sure our cup is full before trying to be there for others.</li><li>The reason she thinks MSG is he ultimate Phish venue experience.</li><li>Trey's uncanny ability to tap directly into emotion.</li><li>How she has learned to balance going to shows, podcasting, and having a family.</li><li>If she feels like going to shows feels more like work than fun now that she is working on HF Pod.</li></ul><p>... and much, much more!</p><br><p>Check out HF Pod and Things Of Gold everywhere podcasts stream and at <a href="https://www.osirispod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.osirispod.com</a></p><br><p><strong>INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Young &amp; Sick</strong></p><br><p><strong>-Grab your tickets now for Skull &amp; Roses Festival April 19th - 23rd at the hallowed grounds of the Ventura County Raceway! </strong></p><p><a href="https://skullandroses.com/box-office/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.skullandroses.com</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><br><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>-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF </strong><a href="https://venuellama.com/nsr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.venuellama.com</strong></a></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>