Episodes
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind is here to help you be as informed as possible heading to see Phish in Las Vegas at The Sphere. We have with us in the studio...
Published 04/15/24
Prepare yourself for a laughter-filled interview with John "the Barber" Gutwillig of the Disco Biscuits. The conversation swings from the echoes of their eclipse set to the adventurous leap into film with "Revolution in Motion," ensuring a multifaceted exploration of the artistic process. In the undercurrent of our discussion, we unveil the intimate intricacies of podcasting—the joy of content creation, the shared thrills and anxieties we experience with live performances, and the tools we've...
Published 04/12/24
Published 04/12/24
Ever wondered how the spiritual practice of music can unfold into an artistic journey of resilience and creativity? Join us as we sit down with Ric Robertson, multi-instrumentalist and member of the Sam Grisman Project, is a musician whose craft goes far beyond the reach of his strings. Ric's candid revelations offer an intimate glimpse into the soul of a songwriter, as he shares the essence of his upcoming album featuring the evocative "Shellfish Bastard," and the cherished significance...
Published 04/08/24
Join us on No Simple Road this week as we embark on a profound journey through the realms of psychedelics and personal transformation. Our guest, Cesar Marin of Cultivating Wisdom.net, shares his remarkable story of discovering the power of plant medicine at 54. His late-in-life psychedelic awakening sheds light on the often untold narratives of those who find these experiences in their golden years. Together, we discuss the societal shifts around psychedelics, the therapeutic potential for...
Published 04/05/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind we have a another special guest with us... Matt Greer, Tour Manager for Dark Star Orchestra! We met Matt back in 2018 while...
Published 04/01/24
There's something about the rhythm of life on the road that never fails to captivate me, and this week's conversation with The Jauntee has all the beats of an unforgettable jam session. The studio was alive with stories from recent gigs, reflections on how the music scene is bouncing back stronger than ever post-pandemic, and even a tribute that would make Herbie Hancock proud. We shared laughs over the little things that bond us, like the struggle to remember names and the quirky habits we...
Published 03/29/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind we have a special guest with us in studio... Alex Hofmann of the Too Much Effing Perspective podcast! Ever found yourself...
Published 03/25/24
We are so excited to have Scotty Stoughton, founder of Bonfire Entertainment, as our guest on No Simple Road. There's something truly magnetic about the Winter Wondergrass music festival, and no one knows this better than the man who planted its roots, Scotty Stoughton. As we sat down with the founder himself, we unearthed the core of what makes his festivals more than a gathering - they're a catalyst for community, sustainability, and soul-stirring music. Delving into the heart of Winter...
Published 03/22/24
We couldn't be more stoked to have The Owsley Stanley Foundation with us this week on No Simple Road! Redbird Stanley, Starfinder Stanley, Hawk, and Pete all join us this week to talk about the new OSF's Bear's Sonic Journal Release, 'SING OUT!' This is Bear's last known recording of The Grateful Dead at a Seva Benefit concert in 1981. We talk with the crew about how this one came to be, some of the recording techniques involved in capturing this unique room, how they decided to put the...
Published 03/20/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind we get into a talk surrounding our future. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence and the strides being made in robotics,...
Published 03/18/24
We are so damn excited to have Comedian, Actor, Beatboxer, Musician, and Author Reggie Watts as our guest this week on No Simple Road. No other artist has captured the collective consciousness of this crew of weirdos quite like Reggie Watts. If you've seen his live performances, read his new book 'Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again', heard his music, or had the pleasure of listening to his soliloquy you know that he is like no other. Creating each...
Published 03/15/24
We're back with another Artist's Spotlight featuring Chris "Hollywood" English of the Sam Grisman Project! If you've been paying attention to the music scene lately you've heard about the Sam Grisman Project. With a collection of talent rarely seen, this band is creating some of the most incredible musical experiences around. And if you've see them live or listened to the music they make you've had chills run up your spine hearing Chris English sing and play percussion. Chris J. English or...
Published 03/13/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind is all about the Family! We recap this weekend's festivities celebrating our Brother Jordan's 50th birthday, seeing World's...
Published 03/11/24
This week on No Simple Road we are stoked to have Tyler Ramsey as our guest on the show! At the core of any great singer-songwriter lies this inherent trait of stage presence, one where an entire room, no matter the size, is pulled in by this lyrical tractor beam — all eyes, emotions and energies aimed in one direction at a single voice. For Tyler Ramsey, it’s being able to honestly connect with the listener, whether it be a packed room amid a live show or just someone throwing on his...
Published 03/08/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the Weekly Rewind we give you a full re-telling of our memories (or lack thereof) from our journey to Phish Mexico. Everything from The...
Published 03/04/24
We couldn't be more stoked to have our brothers Spunj in the studio with us this week on No Simple Road! Spunj is a high energy, multi-genre four-piece based out of Eugene, Oregon. Using their diverse musical backgrounds and tastes, Spunj believes in making their live shows not just a musical performance, but an experience. The band incorporates classic songwriting with sections of improvisation to seamlessly weave from genre to genre while keeping the energy high and always danceable. Since...
Published 03/01/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we have a special guest in the studio with us... Blake Boris-Schacter, owner of the coolest venue...
Published 02/26/24
We are extremely excited to have The Sweet Lillies in the studio with us this week on No Simple Road! The Sweet Lillies have incorporated all of their cumulative life-experiences into their music, their songwriting, and their artistry, crafting an uncommonly-beautiful style they have christened 'String Americana" - a nod to the band's all encompassing musical tastes and willingness to experiment with genres. In the midst of one of the craziest storms in decades in the Pacific Northwest the...
Published 02/23/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind our Conductor bares his soul about some recent struggles he's been facing and not talking about up...
Published 02/19/24
We are super excited to have David Gebroe, host of the Discograffiti Podcast, as our guest on No Simple Road this week. Dave Gebroe has written, produced, and directed two feature films to date. The Homeboy, distributed worldwide by Urban Entertainment, marked his debut. His follow-up was the horror hit Zombie Honeymoon. After a successful festival run (Slamdance, Sitges, Hamptons, Torino, San Francisco International, and many others), Zombie Honeymoon was picked up for national distribution...
Published 02/16/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. The Weekly Rewind is now LIVE STREAMED on our Patreon page! Join our Patreon and hang out with us on Sundays! Head over to...
Published 02/12/24
So stoked to have our Brother, Danny Evans of This Old Engine Designs, on No Simple Road this week! Danny is a multidisciplinary designer that specializes in brand development, designing-for-print media, illustration & merchandise design. The studio blurs the lines between the traditional design styles and uses a collection of skills to create pieces that retain a high value of utility and longevity. Danny softly blends his illustration skills and his use of other classic design styles to...
Published 02/09/24
We're back with another Artist's Spotlight featuring SPAFFORD! Back on December 30th Spafford was on the 2nd night of their 3 night New Years Eve run here in Portland, Oregon at The Get Down. We had the chance to catch up with the guys before the show and had one hell of a conversation. Pre-show chats like these are our favorites! We talk talk about why Portland was the choice for their NYE run, humble beginnings, locking in during the jam, being okay with losing a recording (or not), and a...
Published 02/07/24
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado. Do yourself a favor and head over to their website to find out more! This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we have our friends Joe Izzo and Willow Grace in the studio with us to talk about Panspermia, Tardigrades,...
Published 02/05/24