No Simple Road’s Weekly Rewind
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!
This is a tough one this week for us here at No Simple Road. We are coming in raw, unfiltered, and in the moment on this episode. We're getting ready to lose a member of the NSR Family/Household and, true to our form, we are here with all of you going through it.
If you've been a listener of the show for a while now you know that we don't hold stuff back when we're going through it personally. We jump in and talk about it here on the show as a form of therapy and as a way to let all of you know that we go through tough stuff sometimes too. This week is one of those episodes where we really just couldn't do much more than let it out.
Thanks for listening to us and for being here to support us. We love y'all.
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Mandolin Mastery & Musical Alchemy with Joe K. Walsh | No Simple Road Podcast
Ep. 421
This week on No Simple Road, we sit down with the phenomenal mandolin player, educator, and sonic explorer — Joe K. Walsh!
From his early days with The Gibson Brothers to his mind-bending solo work and genre-blurring collaborations, to teaching at The Berklee College of Music, Joe has carved out a space as one of the most innovative voices on the mandolin today. We get into the heart of what it means to play with soul, why curiosity is the key to creativity, and how embracing imperfection leads to magic onstage and in life.
Joe shares stories and insights from teaching at Berklee College of Music, and what it’s like pushing boundaries in the evolving world of acoustic music. Whether you're a bluegrass head, a jam band freak, or just someone who loves music that means something, this one’s for you.
Tap in, tune up, and join the conversation as we explore sound, spirit, and the in-between with Joe K. Walsh.
Follow Joe K. Walsh on Instagram @joe_k_Walsh and hit up his website https://www.joekwalsh.com Music featured in this episode includes the song 'Cold City' from Joe's recently released album "Trust and Love"
Bella Rayne: Psychedelic Strings, Authentic Expression, & Finding Her Voice | No Simple Road
Ep. 420
Self-taught guitarist Bella Rayne shares her inspiring journey with us, beginning from the serendipitous discovery of an old guitar in her Northern California garage during 2020. Bella's passion for 90s alternative and grunge music sparked a creative awakening that has since led her to The Grateful Dead and to performing with some of her heroes. Her story showcases not just her musical prowess but also her artistic inclinations in visual arts and film photography, with aspirations to create music videos on the horizon.
We talk a bit about Bella's experiences navigating the Grateful Dead community and the jam band scene as a young female musician. She shares the thrill of playing with iconic instruments like Jerry Garcia's 'Tiger' and playing alongside notable musicians like Melvin Seals and John Kadlecik, and the unique support system her family provides along her journey. Bella candidly discusses the challenges she faces in a traditionally male-dominated space and her aspirations for writing original music. Her story highlights the power of music as a unifying force that transcends generational and stylistic boundaries, breathing new life into the legacy of bands like the Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, and Allman Brothers.
This episode paints a colorful picture of Bella's journey from a creatively inclined homeschooler to a rising star in the music scene. We touch upon her early interests in soccer, theater, and visual arts, as well as her unexpected venture into singing and how it broadened her musical repertoire. Bella's tale is a testament to the excitement of new interpretations in music, and the inspiring role young artists play in offering fresh perspectives on classic tunes.
Head to bella-rayne.com for tour info and more and follow her on IG @bella_rayne
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