No Simple Road

This week on Heads Talking we head down south to talk with our Brother Alex (@noladead on IG) to hear from him about what's goin down in his neck of the woods. We talk about adjusting to a new normal, the beauty of the online Grateful Dead community, finding your brothers through a podcast, thoughts on the future, and a whole lot more!

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No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music.

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California Psychedelia comes to No Simple Road this week in the form of Delta 89! Rafael Salazar joins us to talk about creating the new EP 'Greetings From Delta 89', how he's had to re-channel his energies from performing live and finding joy there into new and untapped channels, how he's coping with the current state of affairs, how his journey has lead him inward and a new found love of Buddhism, how he jumped on the bus while leaving a major record label behind, and a whole lot more.

All artists are struggling right now so please download the new Delta 89 EP available everywhere you stream music!

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CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN

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This week on Heads Talking we take part in celebrating the most important women in our lives... our Moms! First, we hear from Aaron's Mom and talk a little bit about doing anything you put your mind to, then we talk to Apple's Mommy to relive some stories from the distant past, and finally we hear from the one and only, Wayla, Melanie's Mama... followed by a very special surprise! You are all gonna really enjoy this episode!

Please remember that the NSR Family are included in the 'Struggling artist' category so consider Becoming a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family!

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No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music.

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This week's guest on No Simple Road is none other than RJ Bee from the Helping Friendly Podcast, Osiris Media, and our partner in crime! We take some time from our quarantine blues to talk about RJ's beginnings with Phish and The Grateful Dead, what possessed him to even think of starting a podcast network in the first place, how meeting his heroes has grown into a business, some plans for the future, and a whole bunch more!

Check out The Helping Friendly Podcast on Osiris Media

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THE HIGGS

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The global health crisis we're facing right now has threatened the livelihood and mental health of countless musicians. Backline is the music industry’s mental health and wellness resource hub, and their work is more vital than ever. Launched in 2019, Backline aims to give artists, crew and their families quick and easy access to mental health and wellness resources. Backline is currently hosting virtual support groups as well as yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions. Osiris is proud to partner with Backline -- to donate, learn more, or get in touch for personalized care, visit Backline.care.

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music

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This week on Heads Talking we check in with The Grand Poobah of the No Simple Road Family all the way from Louisiana! We met Nate through the show and quickly became Found Family. In this episode he reminds us that optimism is the key, tells us his story of jumping on the bus backwards, fills us in on what Jazzfest is really all about, and a whole bunch more!

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No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music.

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Taraleigh Weathers is our guest this week on No Simple Road! This is exactly what we all need right now.. some solid advice on how to stay positive, feel connected to our community, and stay plugged in to the magic of the music we all love so much! Taraleigh talks to us about her Phish turn on moment, ways to stay groovy through the hard times, how she's taken what life has thrown her way and made something that can help others stay in the groove, and a whole lot more!

Taraleigh is the author of 'How to Rock Your Life: Maintain the Magic of Live Music in Your Everyday Experience', writer of her own blog, and runs a retreat center in Vermont called This Wonderful Place where she and her Husband put on retreats and events as well as host others. Check out www.rockinglife.com for more info!

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CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN

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Applications are being accepted now, please apply for help OR donate to help those in need at SWEETRELIEF.ORG

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music

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This week on Heads Talking we continue our check-in's with members of the No Simple Road Family with the one and only Buzz! Buzz has been on the NSR bus since the very beginning and has become an integral part of the fabric of the Fam. We talk about how he's doing with the QL (Quarantine Life), how No Simple Road has created connections for him how we're al coping with no live music, and we get thrown a couple of questions our way from Buzz!

Please remember that the NSR Family are included in the 'Struggling artist' category so consider Becoming a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family!

Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family

No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music.

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You're getting two for one this week! Three of the members of the Garcia Project join us! First Mik Bondy and Kat Walkerson join us to talk about recreating the sound of the Jerry Garcia Band, how Jerry's music has affected and altered their lives, and how they put together their upcoming album 'Spirit'. Then, we talk to Maria Muldaur who's best known for her smash hit 'Midnight At The Oasis' and for touring with The Jerry Garcia Band about how she ended up touring with Jerry and Melvin, producing and singing on the GarciaProject's new album, and a whole lot more!

For more on The Garcia Project including news, tour info, and more go to: www.thegarciaproject.com

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AMENDOLA vs. BLADES

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The global health crisis we're facing right now has threatened the livelihood and mental health of countless musicians. Backline is the music industry’s mental health and wellness resource hub, and their work is more vital than ever. Launched in 2019, Backline aims to give artists, crew and their families quick and easy access to mental health and wellness resources. Backline is currently hosting virtual support groups as well as yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions. Osiris is proud to partner with Backline -- to donate, learn more, or get in touch for personalized care, visit Backline.care.

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music

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This week we check in with one of the members of the NSR Family, Johhny B. We talk about consciousness needing an upgrade, what to do to keep your kids entertained, keeping things positive, finding dead snakes in nature, and a whole lot more.

Please remember that the NSR Family are included in the 'Struggling artist' category so consider Becoming a Patron through Patreon.com - That's how we are able to continue creating, connecting, and spreading the love of the No Simple Road Family!

Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify so more of us can find out about the show and you can feel good about supporting the NSR Family

No Simple Road is part of Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music.

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This week's guest on No Simple Road is the man behind the most iconic photos in music history, the one and only Jay Blakesberg. Jay talks to us about creating and finding those perfect moments to enshrine in history, what it was like to shoot Fare Thee Well, the Grateful Dead, and so many other incredible artists, creating his amazing coffee table books, how the scene found him, his time spent shooting Jerry Garcia, and much, much more!

Head over to blakesberg.com for merch, videos, prints, and more!

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INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:

CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN

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Applications are being accepted now, please apply for help OR donate to help those in need at SWEETRELIEF.ORG

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music

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