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- Ep 25 Andy Falco (Infamous Stringdusters)This week, Rob talks with guitarist Andy Falco of the Grammy winning Infamous Stringdusters. After hearing about his musical upbringing, they delve into how he got turned on to the Dead, their influence on bringing the "jam" to bluegrass, the impact of Hunter. and Garcia's songwriting and much more. Andy shares some great stories about playing with Phil Lesh and interpreting the music of the Grateful Dead.Also on the program is Pat Lenertz of the Quarterly, based in Fargo ND, who helps us substantiate the theory that "We are Everywhere". In The Black Music Moment, we honor Beatrice BoozeSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Part of Pantheon PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 23 min
- Ep 24 Jason Crosby (Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Jackson Browne and MANY others)This week Rob talks with multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby. Jason takes time out while on the road with Jackson Browne to talk about his musical upbringing and the amazing opportunities that he had. Coming from a classical background, Jason's indoctrination into the world of improvisation was literally learning while on stage. His exposure to the Dead came at a relatively late age but soon he was learning about the music while onstage with Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. Jason shares great stories about playing with them and many of the other legendary performers he has worked with.Also on this episode is Nate Powell of Memphis based Left Unsung and we honor Lee Dorsey in the Black Music Moment.Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Part of Pantheon PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 25 min
- Special Edition- Dennis McNally (author, historian, publicist)In this special edition, Rob talks with the Dead's former publicist and official biographer, Dennis McNally.Hear Dennis talk about how he got turned on to the Dead and his evolution from fan to employee to trusted confidant. Dennis shares great stories about the joys and perils of the job, how he and the band handled their increasing popularity and dealing with the death of Jerry Garcia, both personally and from a business standpoint.Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Part of Pantheon PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 6 min
- Ep 23 Stu Allen ( Mars Hotel, Phil Lesh, JGB)In this episode Rob talks with his old friend Stu Allen about how he got turned on to the Dead and his musical education. Stu shares his insight into how he approaches the music according to whether he is fronting a band or playing with Phil. We also discuss the wonder of playing with Melvin Seals and the difference in playing the Dead vs JGB repertoire. Stu is one of the lucky ones who has been able to play the Garcia guitars and we touch on that, as well.Also on the program is Josh Talley of inDEADnation out of Baltimore MD and in the Black Music Moment we honor the one and only Chuck BerrySupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 10 min
- Ep 23 Stu Allen ( Mars Hotel, Phil Lesh, JGB)
In this episode Rob talks with his old friend Stu Allen about how he got turned on to the Dead and his musical education. Stu shares his insight into how he approaches the music according to whether he is fronting a band or playing with Phil. We also discuss the wonder of playing with Melvin Seals and the difference in playing the Dead vs JGB repertoire. Stu is one of the lucky ones who has been able to play the Garcia guitars and we touch on that, as well.
Also on the program is Josh Talley of inDEADnation out of Baltimore MD and in the Black Music Moment we honor the one and only Chuck Berry
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Subtle and Unique Dead Inspired Gear
Sarno Music Solutions
Producing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri
Blue Jade Audio Mastering
St louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999
The Authenticity Academy
Get in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.
CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needs
https://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)
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Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)1 hr 7 min - Ep 22 Bob Crawford (Avett Brothers)Join Rob for a great feature conversation with Avett Brothers bassist and founding member, Bob Crawford. Hear them talk about Bob's introduction to the Dead and how even a song oriented Americana band can be influenced by the Grateful Dead. We also touch on the Avett's collaborations with Bob Weir and the importance of Robert Hunter and John Barlow, plus much much more.Also on the program is Mark Diomede, as staple on the New Jersey Dead scene to talk about various projects of his, including Solar Circus and The Juggling Suns.In the Black Music Moment when honor the seminal funk band The MetersSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 18 min
- Episode 21 Mark Karan ( Ratdog, The Other Ones)Mark Karan was a teenager growing up in Haight-Ashbury during the Dead's formative years and was an instant fan. He and Rob talk about his growing up and being informed musically by the San Francisco theme, plus much more.They also get deep, talking about music and emotions, expanding musical horizons beyond the Dead, then coming back to it and being an integral part of the Dead's post Garcia legacy. Also on the program today is Tim Zoucha of Lincoln Nebraska's Jerry Pranksters to talk about a strong community in a "non-traditional" Grateful Dead marketIn the Black Music Moment we honor the great Junior ParkerSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 23 min
- Ep 20 Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay (Grateful Dead)To celebrate his 20th Episode, Rob welcomes very special guest Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay to the program. Donna spent the 70s as a member of the Grateful Dead and shares her stories on how that came to be plus her musical experiences growing up. Donna also explains how she, along with Jerry and Bob worked out their harmonies, the joy of the music, playing with other people and her current musical relationship with Jeff Mattson plus much much more in this very candid conversation.Also on the program today is Lisa Mackey of Dark Star Orchestra to share her impressions of Donna and what it is like to perform Donna's parts and the unwavering support she gets from her. We also feature the wicked Wilson Pickett in the Black Music MomentSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/themusicplaysSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.Grateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearCLEAN StoreSoftware driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needsSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 9 min
- Ep 19 Jay Lane (Ratdog, Wolf Bros., Primus)Jay Lane joins Rob for this episode and they have a deep and candid talk that touches on his upbringing in San Francisco, his many and varied musical influences, how he came into the Dead's musical universe, what he strives for as a musician and much , much more. Also joining today is Garrett Deloian of Jerry's Middle Finger, a Los Angeles based band that primarily interprets the music of the Jerry Garcia Band. Sticking with the Jerry Band theme, we honor Jimmy Cliff in this week's Black Music Moment.Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Sarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.Grateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearCLEAN StoreSoftware driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needsSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 20 min
- Ep 18. Barry Sless (Phil and Friends, David Nelson Band, Full Moonalice and much more)Rob welcomes Barry Sless, guitarist and pedal steel player for too many projects to name. Barry shares his thoughts on interpreting the music, always having an open mind plus the differences in approaching improvisational music on pedal steel or guitar, and much more.We also have the final installment of our amazing conversation with Rick Turner. Today Rob and Rick discuss the limitations that came with the Wall of Sound.Michael Wegman of the Athens GA band Cosmic Charlie joins us and we highlight Martha and the Vandellas in the Black Music Moment.Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Sarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.Grateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearCLEAN StoreSoftware driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needsSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 10 min
About The Music Plays the Band w/ Rob Koritz of Dark Star Orchestra
From the publisher's feed
The Music Plays the Band is a podcast from Dark Star Orchestra Drummer Rob Koritz about the influence of the Grateful Dead on the life and career of professional musicians from the jamband world and…
beyond. With the premise being musicians who like the Grateful Dead really love talking about the Grateful Dead, Rob has long form conversations with some of your favorite musicians about how they got turned on to the band and the impact it had on their life, music and careers. In addition to the feature interview, each episode will have three mini-segments:The Black Music Moment, highlighting the monumental influence of Black Music on the sound of the Grateful Dead. The Sarno Music Solutions Breakdown with audio guru Brad Sarno about ideas and techniques that shed light on the sonic secrets from the Grateful Dead audio world. There's a Grateful Dead Cover Band in Every Town features conversations with local Grateful Dead bands from around the country, discussing different approaches to covering the music and the communities that have developed around these scenes. With Dark Star Orchestra unable to tour due to the Pandemic, like many touring musicians Rob found himself in the unusual place of having lots of time at home. Not being able to bring the music to the people, Rob began engaging with fans online doing question and answer sessions, as well as some live interviews. As is often the case when dealing in all things Grateful Dead, events started taking on a life of their own and Rob was approached by old friends and St. Louis songwriting/production team Brothers Lazaroff about wanting to help Rob take these conversations further and create a formal podcast. After a few Zoom calls the plan was hatched. Pulling from his lifetime as a professional touring musician specializing in the music of the Grateful Dead, Rob is excited to bring conversations he feels are largely missing from the cannon of Grateful Dead inspired content. The Music Plays the Band is generously supported bySarno Music Solutions, Blue Jade Audio, The Authenticity Academy, Grateful Sweats and the Clean Store. Learn more and support the show at https://www.themusicplaystheband.net/