No Simple Road

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Chris Jones from the band Wolf Jett, as we explore the journey of building a dream studio in California amidst a series of unforeseen challenges. As Chris introduces himself, he shares the band's origins in late 2019 and the transformative travels that led him from San Francisco to Manhattan and eventually back to California, culminating in...

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 ar...

Erik Davis, an American writer, scholar, journalist and public speaker whose writings have ranged from rock criticism to cultural analysis to creative explorations of esoteric mysticism, takes us on an unforgettable exploration into the world of LSD blotter art with his latest book, "Blotter: The Untold Story of an Acid Medium". We discuss the fascinating history of this unique street medium and d...

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 ar...

We are so stoked this week to have Mark Karan, a living legend, on No Simple Road this week! Mark Karan is best known for performing with the extended Grateful Dead family. He has anchored the lead guitar slot in Bob Weir & RatDog, playing hundreds of shows to thousands of fans year-round. Before crossing over into the land of the Dead, Mark worked his guitar and vocal voodoo for the likes of Dave...

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 ar...

This week on No Simple Road we're stoked to welcome Nick Gerlach back! Nick is the co-host of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, saxophonist, trivia master, and one hell of a professional conversationalist! Nick just released his new EP with his band The Cultet entitled 'Concrete Lullaby' out now! Nick shares with us about the process of creating new musical projects that defy genre conventions....

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 ha...

Get ready for an engaging and heartfelt episode as we welcome Blü Egyptian, the vibrant band from Chico, California! Zach, Jules, Cam, and Neo join us in the No Simple Road house studio to share their journey from high school jam sessions to festival stages. We start with a few laughs about the amusing challenges of scheduling this long-awaited interview and then dive into their backstory, includi...

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 ha...

Karina Rykman joins us this week on No Simple Road! Dive into the creative chaos that fuels Karina's musical journey. From the thrill of remixing classic tracks with modern beats to the intense schedule surrounding her new album, we discuss how she balances relentless creativity with moments of reflection. Explore the collaborative magic behind her recent projects, and the lasting influence of ico...

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 ca...

What happens when a one-man band meets the vibrant community of bluegrass festivals? Join us as we sit down with Trevor Clark, the spirited leader of Trevor Clark to uncover his exhilarating journey in the music world. Discover how the bluegrass and festival scenes have been a wellspring of support and inspiration for Trevor. The conversation touches on the essential role live music plays in keepi...

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 ar...

We're so very excited to have Matt Butler of Everyone Orchestra with us in the studio this week! Matt shares exciting details about upcoming Musical Sojourns in Porto and Buenos Aires, highlighting how these musical retreats transcend language barriers and bring people together through the universal language of music. Join us for a rich tapestry of stories about music, travel, and creative collabo...

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! What does legacy truly mean, and how does it shape our lives? J...

Ever wondered how you can create an inclusive music community that stands against gatekeeping? Join us as we chat with Kris Howland from Heady Wax Fiends in the studio about his inspiring journey in forming a music appreciation group and record club that celebrates equality and accessibility. Kris opens up about the vibrant music and art scenes in cities like Portland and Denver, and shares the co...

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! As we gathered around the mics this week, joined by our brother...

Every so often, a conversation tilts the axis of your day—this chat with Cris Jacobs about his new album, 'One of These Days,' is one of those rare gems. On the cusp of its release, Cris unfolds the narrative of this deeply personal project, from tapping into the raw emotions of the pandemic to rekindling his bluegrass heritage. It's a tale woven with the threads of collaboration, as talents like...

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 rewind we we're joied in the studio by our Bro...

Prepare to be swept away by Grammy-winning banjo maestro Kyle Tuttle, as he shares the heartbeats and strums of his life in our latest episode. Celebrate Kyle's artistic triumphs, from the echo of his Grammy win to the personal resonance of his album "Labor of Lust," and join us in a toast to the musical journey that's as much about the soul as it is about strings. Our conversation weaves through...

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 rewind we step back a few weeks to WinterWonde...

Join us for a transformative journey as Dr. Jeff McNairy, the Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia, shares his inspiring transition from the conventional Western medical sphere to the profound world of plant medicine in Costa Rica. We explore Dr. Jeff's disillusionment with traditional healthcare's approach to trauma and his embrace of culturally sensitive and empowering healing practices. His story i...

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 rewind we're taking everything we learned whil...

The comforting rhythm of routine can be just as enchanting as the electric buzz of a live event, as Mel, Apple, and I reminisce about the post-Sphere event bliss and the quirky sprout-hiding antics of our pals Meg and Sean. This week we're grooving to the soundwaves of International Orange, whose sophisticated beats are the perfect backdrop to our tales — from a virtual listening party to their up...