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Greetings, Dead Freaks! My guest this episode is Nashville, based guitarist Sean Thompson. We talk bout his background in Nashville, his local scene, and his solo project, Sean Thompson's Weird Ears. Naturally, we get into some Good Ole Grateful Dead along the way.

Sean's next album, "Head In The Sand" comes out on February 7. It's a groovy jammer with a nice array of sounds and you can preorder it now on digital or LP at the Sean Thompsons Weird Ears Bandcamp. 

The previous, self-titled record is still available on LP & CD from Curation Records on their Bandcamp. I got mine.

Sean named a few friends who have great projects out there you might want to check out. Here's just a couple of them:
Spencer Collum's Coin Collection
Rich Ruth

My own album, "As We Know It" came out on September 17 on CD and digital DL via my bandcamp page JMHart.Bandcamp.com as well as on the various streaming services. I do hope you'll check it out, take it in, and enjoy it.

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With a blend of sadness for loss and joy for the music and memories that we will always cherish, we pay tribute to Phil Lesh. A number of friends sent in their own remembrances and musings on the man and what he meant to them. I have included them along with a substantial dose of music for an epic episode, befitting this beast of a bass player and singular musician. 

I'd like to thank the following for their contributions (in order of appearance):

Ike Turner (Wowza In Kalamazoo)
Stefan Beck (Golden Brown, Prairiewolf)
Andrew Hitz (AndrewHitz.com)
Jake Lyons (NYCTaper)
Jeffrey Alexander (Heavy Lidders)
Josh Moss (The Modern Folk)

Once again, let me remind you that the Brokedown Podcast is part of the Osiris podcast network. 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 OsirisPod.com 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. 

Don't forget to follow the @BrokedownPod twitter account for regular news, live tweetstorms of shows as I listen, and other minutiae. We also have an Instagram account with the same handle. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use iTunes, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.
 

In this episode I chat with guitarist, Jeremy Kizina, about his return to guitar and his recent release "Our Ghosts Follow". We dig into his background as a touring musician, his wide-ranging influences, and, of course, the Grateful Dead. I sneak in a couple of new music recommendations at the top of the show and there's a terrific mix of Dead in the back half.

Jeremy Kizina's "Our Ghosts Follow" is our now and available on his Bandcamp page: jeremykizina.bandcamp.com. The album is a quiet and lovely journey and well worth a listen. Be sure you follow his page so you can get word of upcoming releases.

The excellent new podcast "The Female Bob Dylan" is a few promising episodes in and I highly recommend it. Writer, researcher & producer Sophie Abramowitz, artist & musician Sarah Bachman, and folklorist, writer & (terrific record label) SPINSTER co-owner Emily Hilliard explore singer-songwriters who have been shouldered with this title. Please do check out there show wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

I mentioned a few of the many recent releases from The Modern Folk in the intro this episode. "Serf Punk", a singer-songwriter-ish album that I love, was first. Click here to check it out. "Primitive Future III" follows and that one, quite different to "Serf Punk", is largely instrumental. Proceeds from that release are being routed into Hurricane Helene relief and you can find it here. And the last one, which is also the newest one, "Crater Family" from The Modern Folk Trio Band can be picked up on vinyl here.

My own album, "As We Know It" came out on September 17 on CD and digital DL via my bandcamp page JMHart.Bandcamp.com

 as well as on the various streaming services. I do hope you'll check it out, take it in, and enjoy it.

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The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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I'm back again with the terrific LP Giobbi on the show. We talk about her new album, "DOTR", her Garcia remixes, her live sets, and how the infectious family vibes of the house music scene is not so far off from the Grateful Dead family. Stick around afterwards for some good old Grateful Dead.

"DOTR" comes out on October 18. You can find it via https://www.lpgiobbi.com/, on all your favorite streaming services and, of course, on Bandcamp at https://lpgiobbi.bandcamp.com.

Please also check out Femme House to learn about their work to create a more equitable music industry. ThisIsFemmeHouse.com

If you haven't experienced LP Giobbi's remixes of  "Garcia", find it on your preferred streaming service or on Bandcamp.

And don't sleep on the tourdates! I counted a couple dozen dates on the calendar so check out all to the tourdates and make a plan to see one near you!

The latest from Setting, "At Eulogy" is a stirring trip that I highly recommend taking. Get yourself over to Bandcamp and grip it for yourself today via Setting.Bandcamp.com.

My own album, "As We Know It" came out on September 17 on CD and digital DL via my bandcamp page JMHart.Bandcamp.com as well as on the various streaming services. I do hope you'll check it out, take it in, and enjoy it.

If you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

Also, please keep sending your metaphorical cards and letters. Leave a comment on the blog or hit me up on any of the above social media. Let me know what I'm doing right, wrong, or horribly wrong.

Greetings, Dead Freaks!

Back again with Jeffrey Alexander to talk about all the recent and upcoming Heavy Lidders activity along with my recap from Deep In The Valley fest. There's also a killer mix of tunes waiting for you after the interview so dig on in and enjoy!

You can keep track of all things Jeffrey Alexander at his aptly named website (remember websites?) JeffreyAlexanderLovesYou.com. His bandcamp page is here. And while you’re over there, be sure to follow Centripedal Force where you will be able to get the Spacious Minds LPs and Arrowhawk Records who still has some of the Spacious Minds tapes. And definitely do not forget to check out the Planet Lidder’s tape from Worried Songs.

Another hearty thanks goes out to Raven Sings The Blues for a wonderful weekend. Deep In The Valley is an expertly curated fest and, coupled with the good fortune of perfect weather, one could not ask for a better event. Be sure to head over to Raven Sings The Blues for insightful coverage of excellent music and follow the social media to keep up with what’s what.

My latest album, "So Below" remains available via streaming as well as (preferably) from my Bandcamp page: JMHart.bandcamp.com. If you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

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The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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Dave Harrington (Darkside, Taper's Choice) joins me to talk about his latest solo album, "Skull Dream" out now on his new label, Maximum Overdub. We take the time to catch up on a few projects he's worked on since we last spoke, including Taper's Choice and, very recently, playing Garcia's Alligator guitar onstage. I cut off a couple slices of his music and then wrap things up with a nice slab of Good Old Grateful Dead.

You can find "Skull Dream" and future Maximum Overdub releases on Bandcamp at MaximumOverdub.Bandcamp.Com. It's a terrific ride. His earlier record, "The Pictures" is available at DHGroup.Bandcamp.Com. Be sure to check out both!

The Chris Forsyth records that we discussed can be found at Chris' bandcamp page. The live record, "First Flight" where it begins is here. The "Harrington Dub" is here.

The Taper's Choice LP, "The History of Taper's Choice Vol. 1 (Taper's Choice) can be found on the Taper's Choice bandcamp page.

That Organ Fairchild record I spoke of in the intro, "Songs We Didn't Write" is on their bandcamp page, of course. Do check it out.

You can also grab my latest album, "So Below" from my Bandcamp page: JMHart.bandcamp.com and it you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

BrokedownPod returns with new music, a great guest, and some good old Grateful Dead. Andy Logan, founder of the Grateful Guitars Foundation and steward of Jerry Garcia's Alligator guitar joins me to discuss the mission of the foundation, the magic within these special instruments, a new benefit album, and the upcoming show to support the foundation. 

The new album, which benefits Grateful Guitars, is called "Grateful: The Music Plays The Band" and features Oteil Burbridge, Dave Nelson Band, Dark Star Orchestra, Afro Dead and more. It's out now and can be found in physical and streaming outlets via this link.

The benefit concert is on August 13 at the Great American Music Hall (an auspicious date to be in that room) and features Melvin Seals, John Kadlecik, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, Dave Hidalgo and a bunch of other great players. Tickets are on sale now and you can learn more at the Grateful Guitars website. 

Please do check out the mission of the Grateful Guitars foundation and consider offering your support.

Also in this episode, I spoke about a few new albums that I'm enjoying. 

From Elkhorn, I raved about the fuzzed out explorations on their album "Other Worlds", out now from Sunrise Ocean Bender/Feeding Tube/Cardinal Fuzz/Deep Water Acres. I didn't mention that the joint release is a tribute to the founder of SOB, Kevin McFadin who passed last year. I had some interactions with McFadin myself and enjoyed a number of SOB releases. He will certainly be missed.
You can grip "Other Worlds" via Sunrise Ocean Bender's Bandcamp Page.

You can grip the other Elkhorn release, "The Red Valley" from VHF records; also on Bandcamp.

If you're on the hunt for some more new music, take a minute to peruse my Bandcamp collection. This is just stuff that I have picked up on the site over the years and I don't get anything from it other than the satisfaction that I've helped someone find something awesome.

Last but far from least, the latest from Seawind of Battery, "East Coast Cosmic Dreamscaper" is available for your own dreamscape accompaniment via Warhen records. Note that the CD has a bonus track not on the LP! Check it out on Bandcamp. 

You can also grab my latest album, "So Below" from my Bandcamp page: JMHart.bandcamp.com and it you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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Back at last with a fresh episode and a terrific guest, St. Louis picker, Mikey Wehling. Wehling has taken to the dobro in recent years which you can hear on his latest releases, Camp Scout Vol. 1 & 2. We get into that, his days with Messy Jiverson, some classic flat pickers, a bit of Phish, and some good old Grateful Dead.

Head over for Bandcamp to scoop Mikey Wehling's Camp Scout Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Don't sleep on his  Hearth Songs release. Only a few 7"s remain!

Other music from this episode that's worth your while:
Buck Curran - One Evening and Other Folks Songs (out May 24.) Also from Buck Curran - The Long Distance (out April 5.)

Myriam Gendron - Mayday (out May 10.)

I'm gonna shamelessly plug a couple things in case you've read this far. You can also grab my latest album, "So Below" from my Bandcamp page: JMHart.bandcamp.com and it you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

Also, please keep sending your metaphorical cards and letters. Leave a comment on the blog or hit me up on any of the above social media. Let me know what I'm doing right, wrong, or horribly wrong.

We're back again for a new year with a special episode that features the return of Matt Valentine (Wet Tuna, MV & EE) to the podcast. We get kind of out there on this long chat but, along the way, we talk about long form music as a practice, the fiddlyness of envelope filters, and then zoom in on the upcoming Wet Tuna/Dunza split 7" release. Lastly we talk about the one hundred minute mix of MV's music that  fills out the rest of this episode. Tune in for the rap, stay for the ride.

You can get "In The Running 3, Wet Tuna/Dunza" split 7" from I Heart Noise via bandcamp. Head over to IHeartNoise.Bandcamp.com to pre-order yours today. There's also a cool trailer to watch when you're there!

Thanks to James Toth for popping in with some comments for this episode. 

Thanks also to Matt Valentine, for not only being my guest  but for asking me to make this mix and share it with all of you.

You can keep up with Matt's releases and shows and whatnot via his pair of blogs: MVandEE.blogspot and WetTuna.blogspot. Of course, you should also follow his bandcamp pages for MV & EE and Wet Tuna. The latter is where you'll find the Longform Editions but both have a wealth of music to discover. Dig in.

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

As mentioned, you can also grab my latest album, "So Below" from my Bandcamp page: JMHart.bandcamp.com and it you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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This episode features a long awaited conversation with Daniel Bachman. Don't fret the early audio issues, we cross that hurdle, skim through a little local Virginia stuff, and get into the making of his latest record "When The Roses Come Again" and so much more. This includes the incredible "Stop MVP" benefit album Daniel helped put together with WarHen records. You can hear all about that, Daniel's background and even a teaser of future music in our chat. Be sure to stick around for some Good Old Grateful Dead!

"When The Roses Come Again" is available now from Three Lobed Recordings via Bandcamp at ThreeLobed.Bandcamp.com. The entire album is beautiful and I highly recommend the LP.

"STOP MVP: Artists From WV, VA & NC Against The Mountain Valley Pipeline" is also available now from WarHen Record via Bandcamp at WarHenRecords.Bandcamp.com. This features an amazing lineup for an amazing cause. Please check it out.

Buck Curran's fundraiser to restore Robbie Basho's 12-string guitar is ongoing and you can learn more via the article in this month's Acoustic Guitar Magazine. You can chip in at ObsoleteRecordings.Bandcamp.com. 

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

As mentioned, you can also grab my latest album, "So Below" from my Bandcamp page: JMHart.bandcamp.com and it you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

Also, please keep sending your metaphorical cards and letters. Leave a comment on the blog or hit me up on any of the above social media. Let me know what I'm doing right, wrong, or horribly wrong.

Greetings Dead Freaks!

We are back with guest Liam Grant, a fine guitar player and composer int he American Primitive tradition. We discuss his background, his new record, and touring. I also take a minute to discuss a couple recent albums that I've enjoyed and, of course, we've got a dose of Grateful Dead.

You can find Liam Grant's album, "Amoskeag" via Carbon Records at Bandcamp or via Feeding Tube Records. He's also got a couple 7" records out now which you can find via Liam's Bandcamp page. I've got all of this stuff myself and highly recommend it. You should also consider following his Instagram page for tour dates and whatnot.

As for the other terrific music that I spoke about in this episode, heres a few links to fill your record shelves:

• Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders - "New Earth Seed" (Arrowhawk Records): Bandcamp
• Seawind of Battery & ragenap - "Chaos Life Preserver" (Eiderdown Records): Bandcamp
• Settings - "Shone A Rainbow Light On" (Paradise of Bachelors): Bandcamp

You can also gram my latest album, "So Below" from my Bandcamp page: JMHart.bandcamp.com

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

If you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

Also, please keep sending your metaphorical cards and letters. Leave a comment on the blog or hit me up on any of the above social media. Let me know what I'm doing right, wrong, or horribly wrong.

Greetings Dead Freaks!

On this episode, I am proud to have Matt LaJoie join me to discuss his work as a guitarist, an improviser, and more. We unpack his many projects, dive into his history and that of his label, Flower Room Records and manage to spin a little music along the way. Also in this episode, I shamelessly plug my own upcoming album, and we manage to get a hefty dose of weird and wonderful Grateful Dead.

You can find Matt LaJoie's vast catalog on the Bandcamp page for his label, Flower Room Records. His upcoming releases (Such as "Lilac of The Valley", out October 6!) will be there soon and the recent release, "On Garudan Wing" can be found directly here. Additionally Matt mentioned a few other projects such as his brother's group, Heron Hemingway and his own group, Water Babies. Do check those out.

The depth of the Flower Room Records catalog is impressive and well worth your time. It's worth noting that the vinyl pressings are always lovely sounding and beautiful.

As mentioned at the top of the show, my latest album, "So Below" comes out on October 6. You can find it on my bandcamp page, jmhart.bandcamp.com. There are CDs, lathe-cut LPs and, digital downloads available. 

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

If you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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I've been catching up on so much listening these days that I thought I'd share with you a few choice releases that I've been enjoying from The Jauntee, Dave Heumann, and The Modern Folk Trio Band. Afterwards I pay tribute to the late Robbie Robertson. This all adds up to a set of interesting tunes including a closing medley of Phil & Friends, Jerry Garcia Band, & (of course) Grateful Dead.

It was difficult to narrow things down but, as usual, leaving something unmentioned doesn't mean I haven't loved it. Instead, we're focusing on a few artists that I've spoken to on the show who've released some great new music.

The Jauntee's brand new album "Anything" is available on streaming services and directly via their website TheJauntee.com. 

Dave Heumann's latest, "Themes From Blue Honey" is available via his bandcamp page. 

The latest Modern Folk Trio Band release, "Always Be Recording ii" is available as a digital download as well as a bonafide compact disc via the label's Bandcamp page, bud tapes.bandcamp.com.

Please consider supporting these wonderful artists by purchasing their music.

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

If you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram.Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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This episode features a chat with Dave Ruch of Organ Fairchild. A fairly new organ trio out of Buffalo, New York, Organ Fairchild features three players who have been jamming together for about 40 years. Their sound blends classic Organ groove with jam band sensibilities stretching their grooves out live and making danceable new sounds to thrill the listener. I talked with Dave about the group, their history together, playing in Dead cover bands in the 80s, how he came to know Tony Rice(!), and more. tune in for our wide ranging chat, stick around for a taste of Organ Fairchild's music and, of course, some Grateful Dead.

The big news from Organ Fairchild is not only are they releasing their second album "Leisure Suit" in September, but they will be embarking on their "Dead of Summer" tour playing sets of originals and Grateful Dead music. The tour kicks off on July 28 in Baltimore, MD and rolls through the Days Between wrapping up on Aug. 6th in Worchester, MA. You can see all of the dates on their website: OrganFairchild.com.

I'm pleased to share both the original single, "Chamelonious Monk" and a teaser of the upcoming single "He's Gone" in this episode. Be sure to watch your favorite streaming platforms and, of course, their Bandcamp page for the new album which comes out soon.

The Brokedown Podcast 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. Check out osirispod.com for more!

If you would like a BrokedownPod t-shirt or sticker or other merch in that vein, please head over to my Redbubble virtual merch table. All proceeds go straight toward hosting costs and are much appreciated.

The Brokedown Podcast is on Mastodon! My account can be found @rowjimmy@shakedown.social. I still have an Instagram account under the handle, @brokedownpod. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use Apple Podcasts, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

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It's episode 120 and my guest is Aaron Feder, Barcelona-based leader of Afro Dead and music director for Guinean singer Sia Tolno. Afro Dead merges the Grateful Dead material we love with the sounds of African music and Aaron Feder breaks it down for you and I. We'll hear a sample of their work and then get into a dose of Good ol' Grateful Dead.

Sia Tolno's website is http://siatolno.com. Head over there for more information and some tunes or check your favorite streaming service for her music. I cannot recommend it enough.

You can find the full scoop on Afro Dead at their website http://afrodead.com/. In addition to sound-clips you'll find the tourdates (do check over there for updates, additions and more) and other news. 

Sia Tolno/Afro Dead U.S. Summer Tour dates are:

6/16 - France Rocks Presents - Lincoln Center: David Rubenstein Atrium, NYC

6/17 - Zen Barn - Waterbury Center, Vermont

6/18 - Next Stage & The Stone Church Presents - Putney, Vermont

6/20 – Black Iris – Richmond, Virginia

6/21 - Get Tight Lounge – Richmond, Virginia

6/22 - The Hill Center – Washington, DC

6/24 - Highlands Center At Cape Cod National Seashore - North Truro, Massachusetts

6/30 - Relix & Brooklyn Bowl Presents - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NYC

7/6 - The Goodfoot - Portland, Oregon

7/7 & 7/8 - Oregon Country Fair - Veneta, Oregon

7/11 – Moe’s Alley – Santa Cruz, California

7/12 - Sweetwater - Mill Valley, California

7/15 - Humboldt Brews – Arcata, California

7/18 - Winston’s – San Diego, California

7/21 - The Lodge Room - Los Angeles, California

7/26 - On Tour Brewing Co. - Chicago, Illinois (Trio Show: Sia, Yaya & Aaron)

7/28 - Underground Cocktail – Chicago, Illinois

7/29 - Atwood Fest - Madison, Wisconsin

8/2 - Teddy O’Brian’s – Highwood, Illinois

8/3 - Bob Stop – Cleveland, Ohio

8/5 - Founder’s Brewery - Grand Rapids, Michigan

8/6 – Dancing In The Streets Festival - Chicago, Illinois

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Back once again with a talk with guitarist & composer, Jordan Perry. Jordan has a terrific new album, entitled "What Do You See Everyday?", coming out June 16th on Feeding Tube Records & 20/20 Records. We discuss the album, his background, his work as a music educator and, of course, the Grateful Dead. 

You can find "What Do You See Everyday?" on vinyl at Feeding Tube Records. Digital purchases can be made via Jordan's Bandcamp page where you will, of course, find a great deal more excellent music.

Please check out the cool work that Jordan and his colleagues are doing at Charlottesville, Virginia's Music Resource Center.

Also in this episode, I spoke about the excellent new EP from Dogwood Tales, "Rodeo". You can find that along with the physical release that includes their previous EP, "13 Summers, 13 Falls"on the Warhen Records Bandcamp page.

Lastly, if for some reason you are not aware, the terrific new releases from the Grateful Dead are always available via Dead.net.

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James Toth joins me again (his previous visit was in episode 30) to discuss his new album "James & The Giants". We dig into songwriting, improvisation, touring, and more. We go pretty deep and then wrap with some listening recommendations followed by a taste of the album before I spin a nice mix of Grateful Dead.

You can find "James & The Giants", which will be released on June 30 by Kill Rock Stars, via Bandcamp (of course) at WoodenWand.bandcamp.com. It is available digitally as well as on LP.

European listeners should check out the One Eleven Heavy tourdates over at One Eleven Heavy's website.

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Back again and this time with excellent guest, Mark Neeley an animator and frequent contributor to one of my favorite online publications, Aquarium Drunkard. We talk about his work, Grateful Dead, and more. After the talk, I play you an extremely relevant selection of Grateful Dead music. Also in this episode, I have a stack of outstanding new and upcoming music to share with you so, get ready to fill up your Bandcamp carts with some terrific new tunes.

You can find a bunch of Mark's work on Aquarium Drunkard but you can find so much more via his own website, MarkNeeley.com.

Here are those all-important bandcamp links I promised:

Tacoma Park's new, self-titled album is available here.

Turner Williams Jr.'s "Briars On A Dewdrop" is available here or at Feeding Tube Records.

John Andrews & The Yawns' "Love For The Underdog" is both on Bandcamp and at Woodsist Records.

James Waudby's "On The Ballast Miles" can also be found at Bandcamp.

Joe Westerlund's "Elegies For The Drift" is available via Bandcamp.

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The most recent rootless release is entitled "What The Truth Leaves Out" and is available on cassette via Feeding Tube Records (FeedingTubeRecords.com). You can also find that and many more releases digitally at rootless.bandcamp.com.

As mentioned in my tribute to the late Tom Verlaine, here is a link to Patti Smith's remembrance of her friend as published by the New Yorker. "He Was Tom Verlaine"

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

The last episode of 2022 is here with a variety of new (and old) music recommendations coming straight from my playlists to your earholes. Its definitely been a year over here at Shrunken Road Studios and I thank you for sticking with me through it all. In addition to the recommendations, I'm taking one last chance to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's 1972 shows with a healthy mix that gets good and weird.

Please check out these fine releases as heard in the episode:

Phil Cook "From The Kitchen" is a terrific 2xLP live album available from Warhen Records. Cook and company create a charming blend of blues, soul, and gospel that touches the heart and lifts the spirit. I had the pleasure of talking to him for episode 21(!) and continue to love his work. Grip your copy today via the Warhen Record Bandcamp.

Sunburned Hand of the Man is a psychedelic/experimental music collective that has had many members, many forms, and many sounds over the years but they have consistently made great, weird, music for decades. The recent reissue of "Headdress" from Three Lobed Recordings throws back hard to the sound of the band 20 years ago but it could well have been recorded last week. Or next. Grip that here. Or go to the Sunburned Bandcamp page and check out "Archive Dive" which contains the fuller excerpt of the excerpt played on the show as well as a few other live cuts which, you'll find, are not the same as what I presented. That's who these guys are; an ungoverned morass of sound and spirit. Ride along or get off the bus. Get Archive Dive or, even better, their entire digital discography for the cost of an album at subunrnedhandoftheman.bandcamp.com.

Spiral Joy Band is a long running group leaning here with their traditional instruments into the outer realms. Making spiritual, meditational, music with traditional instruments is not new but it's a zone they homesteaded upon for some time as their existence and personnel intertwine through the years with Pelt. This latest is called "In The River" and is a bit of an homage to Paul Metzger (get to know him!) whom they had just seen perform when this was put to tape. You can grip the LP via bandcamp 

SpiralJoyBand.Bandcamp.com or from the label, Feeding Tube Records.

Lastly but by no means least, Mike Gangloff  (Pelt, Black Twig Pickers, Eight Point Star) has released a beautiful solo album; his first for some time; entitled "Evening Measures". Released by VHF Records, "Evening Measures" cleaves closer to traditional than the selections above but still leans into drone capturing a unique work of beauty. This one is out now and has done many a turn on my turntable. Get yours from VHF Records.

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Greetings Dead Freaks!
For this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dave Heumann to the show. Dave is the long-time leader of Baltimore's Arbouretum and has great new solo release entitled "Guitar Tapes Vol 1" out now (and coming soon on LP.) We discuss these projects and more including (obviously) Grateful Dead.

You can find "Guitar Tapes Vol 1" on Bandcamp via https://daveheumann.bandcamp.com/album/guitar-tapes-vol-1. It's an exploration of Heumann's current state of affairs guitar-wise and reveals a thoughtful and engaged hand and tone. 

Arbouretum's latest album, "Let It All In" is also on Bandcamp at https://arbouretum.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-all-in. Go here for great songs written and sung by Dave Heumann and captured by a terrific incarnation of his long running band.

As mentioned in the intro, the 2023 Dave's Picks Subscriptions are up now and will not last. I mention this strictly as a service to you, the listener as I receive zero remuneration or consider for this free advertising. I'm a subscriber myself and have zero regrets. You can find that, of course, at Dead.net.

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We're back once again, this time with guest Mike Horn to discuss his latest project, Seawind of Battery.  This Summer, the debut Seawind of Battery album, "Clockwatching" came out impressing many including your host prompting me to rave about it on episode 110. Now Mike is here to tell us all about himself, Seawind of Battery, and so much more. we'll check out some of his music and some good old Grateful Dead.

You can find "Clockwatching" and the newer release, "Live: September 2022", on bandcamp at seawindofbattery.bandcamp.com. Be sure to follow Mike for news of shows and future releases on twitter @SeawndofBattery.

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Eli Winter returns! Previously appearing in a short chat for ep 47, he's back for a full length interview and an amazing new self-titled album. Although it's just his name on the front of the record, this album finds Winter collaborating with a fabulous array of artists including Cameron Knowler, Yasmin Williams, David Grubbs, Ryley Walker, Tyler Damon, and the late jaimie branch.  I've included a track from the album and it's followed by a lengthy blast of Grateful Dead from Chicago's Kinetic Playground.

Winter's latest album is entitled, "Eli Winter" and has been released by the amazing Three Lobed Recordings. You can find it, along with an astounding collection of other music at https://threelobed.bandcamp.com.

Also mentioned on this episode are these very fine releases: 

One Eleven Heavy - Poolside (bandcamp)

Elkhorn - Distances (Feeding Tube Records)

rootless - What The Truth Leaves Out (Feeding Tube Records)

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Greetings, Dead Freaks!

We're back with a great conversation with guitarist and deep improv musiv head, Joel Berk. Berk releases deep guitar-based zones under the name ragenap. We talk about his work and its origins before diving into a bit of a discussion about Chicago's improv music scene and, of course Grateful Dead. in and around the interview, we sample some ragenap and one of his more recent releases leads of a deep mix of Dead jams and songs.

You can find Berk's music at the easy to rrecall link, ragenap.bandcamp.com. I strongly recommend the albums, Thankruptcy, No Ear To Hear (a split with Prana Crafter), and the most recent: Thriving Culture. You'll also find a wide array of "covers" tracks inspired by various songs, many of which may be familiar. I haven't found one that I didn't like but I will recommend a couple favorites: "shenandoah", "piper (intro)", and "days between".

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Back again and this time, as promised, I'm rounding up a stack of new releases with my good friend Brian Brinkman. We each pick a few and discuss at length followed by a lightning round of picks we couldn't leave out. Later, we swing around to talk Grateful Dead and we've put together a potent mix that's sure to thrill.

You may know Brian from The Helping Friendly Podcast which I'm pleased to co-host or from his old show, Beyond The Pond. He's got a new show too, called The Live Show. All of these can be found on Osiris. The Brokedown Podcast is also 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. Check out OsirisPod.com to stay in the loop.

We list an awful lot of music in this episode so here are the names and links you need:

MJ Lenderman - Boat Songs - https://mjlenderman.bandcamp.com/album/boat-songs

Matthew J. Rolin - Sea Of Stars - https://matthewjrolin.bandcamp.com/album/sea-of-stars

Kikagaku Moyo - Kumoyo Island - https://kikagakumoyoggb.bandcamp.com/album/kumoyo-island

Lloyd Thayer - Twenty20 - https://feedingtuberecords.com/releases/twenty20/
Jenny Hval - Classic Objects - https://jennyhval.bandcamp.com/merch/classic-objects-standard-lp

Seawind Of Battery - Clockwatching - https://seawindofbattery.bandcamp.com/album/ih-001-clockwatching

Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling & Andreas Weriin - Ghosted, 

Carmen Villain - Only Love From Now On, 

James Newton - Flute Music,

 Erin Rae - Lighten Up, 

The Dead Tongues - Dust, 

The Modern Folk - Modern Folk One,

Zachary Cale - Skywriting,

Wowza In Kalamazoo - Why You Don’t Come Around,

City of Light - A Voice In The Wilderness

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

I am very pleased to have guitarist William Tyler on the show. We sat down and spoke a few weeks ago about som many things including, starting out in Nashville, his earliest band, joining Lambchop & The Silver Jews, his first solo ventures and some of his latest work. Naturally, we bring it around to Grateful Dead. After the chat, you'll hear a track from the latest release, "Lost Futures", a collaboration with Marisa Anderson. All that is followed by an excellent selection of Grateful Dead.

Marisa Anderson & William Tyler's "Lost Futures" is available, along with most of Tyler's releases, on his Bandcamp page, williamtyler.bandcamp.com, and wherever records are sold. I have all of these records and I sincerely believe that you should too.

The new LP release of PG Six & Louis Bock's "All Summer Long Is Gone" is available now from Feeding Tube Records via  feedingtuberecords.com.

Lastly, my own new album, "Slips, Trips, & Falls" out now and available on most digital outlets that don't end in "tify". You can also buy it digitally or grip a physical copy from my bandcamp page, jmhart.bandcamp.com. Thanks.

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

Back at last with an interview with Scott Ferber, drummer of The Jauntee, about his new solo album, "Mine Yours & Ours" which comes out June 17. We also talk Jauntee album news and festival dates like their upcoming appearance at Peach Fest. I also (finally) recap my experience at the Three Lobed Recordings 21st Anniversary celebration. The recap includes some audio clips and we also get to hear some of the new material from Scott Ferber, some live Jauntee, and some good old Grateful Dead.

"Mine Yours & Ours" is out June 17 and will be available wherever you get your digital music. Physical copies on Cd & LP as well as other merch and info can all be found at ScottFerberMusic.com. You can keep up with The Jauntee at TheJauntee.com.

More info on the many wonderful Three Lobed Recordings artists can be found at threelobed.com or on the label's bandcamp page. 

The outstanding new Mary Lattimore/Paul Sukeena album, "West Kensington" is out on May 20 and will be available in fine stores as well as on Bandcamp.

Thanks as well to Jonnas Blank for taping at the Three Lobed Fest and sharing the Gunn-Truscinski Duo and Wet Tuna sets via the always wonderful NYCTaper.com. Do consider heading over there to grab those full sets and so much more.

My own new album, "Slips, Trips, & Falls" comes out on June 3. There's a single & video that you can hear and see now entitled, "Wednesdays". CDs and digital downloads are on Bandcamp, of course. Please check out JMHart.Bandcamp.com.  

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

Jason Scheuner joins me once again to talk about Grateful Guitars, and the Dusty Strings exhibit at the upcoming Skull and Roses festival where they will be displaying numerous stage-played instruments including Phil Lesh's Mission Control bass. After our chat, stick around for a terrific bit of Grateful Dead music. 

Be sure to check out GratefulGuitars.org and head over to SkullandRoses.com to learn more about the Dusty Strings exhibit and get your tickets!
 

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

We're back with returning guest Lenny Stubbe to tackle a show that he suggested and much more besides. Lenny last joined me to talk about Jerry Garcia Band's Fall '93 tour on episode 31 and, once again, we had a good time looking back. After the chat I've got some tunes for you as well.

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

No guest this time around just your host with a few updates, a couple tidbits, and a mess of Grateful Dead.

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

On this episode, Bubba Ayoub joins to take us on a journey through Space. Bubba operates the @OTDISpace twitter account, makes synthesizer music, and runs light shows with video synthesis & manipulation and can be found on instagram as @juggableoffense. So buckle up as we launch into the outer limits and shine a light on the weirdest corners of Grateful Dead.

Thank you for sticking with the show through 2021. I'm looking forward to more great stuff in 2022. 

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In this episode we welcome PG Six (aka  Pat Gubler) to the show to talk about his latest release, "PG Six / Louise Bock - All Summer Long Is Gone". But that's just a sliver of the ground we cover as he's not only an active member of Garcia Peoples and Wet Tuna, but there's more than twenty years of work to discuss! The conversation is augmented and followed by a few selections from his more recent work before I spin a nice slab of Grateful Dead.

"All Summer Long Is Gone" is a duo album billed as PG Six / Louise Bock and is available on cassette from Feeding Tube Records  here. The solo, live, album PG Six "Live At the Tavern" is also available from Feeding Tube Records. It's on vinyl as was as a digital download via Bandcamp.

If you're looking for more Wet Tuna, the quickest path to enlightenment is via the Wet Tuna Bandcamp page. Looking for Garcia Peoples?  They have a bandcamp page too, which features the upcoming album, "Dodging Dues", which is out in early January 2022.

You can find PG Six's releases on Drag City over on that label's artist page, here.

There's no Bandcamp page for the long defunct Tower Recordings but I wish you luck in your journey.

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Episode 102 features Ted Hattemer of Columbus Ohio's Moviola. They've recently released their tenth album, "Broken Rainbows" on Anyway Records. We discuss the record, what it's like to be in a band for decades, Punk Rock, Ted's time seeing Grateful Dead in the 80's and so much more. 

After everything was recorded and ready, Moviola announced that they are releasing the film of their September 24th performance of Broken Rainbows at The Wexner Center For The Arts in Columbus, Ohio. You can hear us discuss this in the episode and see the trailer now. The full performance will be available on their bandcamp page for Bandcamp Friday, 12/3. In the meantime, check out their other great music and learn more at their website, MoviolaMusic.com.

You can find Ted Hattemer's solo work and all the other things he's doing via his webpage TedHattemer.com.

After the interview, I share some recent Dead & Company and some good ol' Grateful Dead.

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We return with another chat with Jeffrey Alexander. He's previously been on not once, but twice (eps. 32 & 61) and returns here to discuss his latest record, waiting out covid, the end of his Grateful Dead touring days, how he fell into the radio business and more.

The record, released under the name Jeffrey Alexander and The Heavy Lidders, is entitled, "Elixor of Life" and is out now on Centripedal Force Records. You can find it on Bandcamp, of course. You can find a wealth of other releases as well as the subscription link on Jeffrey Alexander's own Bandcamp page.

Also, don't sleep on the terrific reissue of Iditarod's "the Ghost, the Elf, the Cat and the Angel" available from Feeding Tube. 

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On this episode I've got a great conversation with Ethan Miller of Howlin' Rain. We talk about their latest album, The Dharma Wheel, along with some of Miller's other projects, background, and of course, Grateful Dead. After the chat, stay tuned for a terrific track from Howlin' Rain and a great mix of Dead tunes.

The Dharma Wheel comes out Friday, October 8, and is available wherever you like to get your music including my favorite; Bandcamp. Check it out at https://howlinrain.bandcamp.com/

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Here on the latest episode, I speak with Steve Gunn about his latest album, "Other You", the benefits of collaboration, and moving effortlessly between songcraft and improvised music. You'll hear a cut from the new record as well as a hefty slab of Grateful Dead.

"Other You" is out now on Matador Records. You can find it wherever records are sold and/or streamed as well as on the Matador Record Website and Steve Gunn's bandcamp: stevegunn.bandcamp.com.

His most recent Gunn/Truscinski Duo album, Soundkeeper, can be found via Three Lobed Recordings, also on bandcamp.

Steve Gunn's thoughts on the passing of Michael Chapman can be found on the always excellent Aquarium Drunkard: here.

As I mentioned on the show, please don't hesitate to reach out, via email, twitter, or in the comments below, if you have listening recommendations  from the current Dead & Co. tour. I look forward to hearing from you.

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This week I have Jen Powers & Mathew Rolin of the Powers/Rolin Duo on the show. We talk about improvised music, their work as a duo, individually, and their new album with Jayson Gerycz (Cloud Nothings). After our chat, I spin a lengthy mix of Grateful Dead because, what could be better?

"Lamplighter" from Gerycz/Powers/Rolin is out on Friday, September 3 and you can get your copy via Bandcamp. Their previous release, "Beacon" can also be found on Bandcamp at this link. Both are outstanding and highly recommended.

You can also grip the terrific record from the Powers/Rolin Duo, "Strange Fortune" from this Bandcamp page. 

Matthew Rolin cites his own bandcamp page a couple times, and I think he's referring to this one. 

That's a lot of links.
 

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On this episode, I am joined by Dave Harrington. Dave has a lot of musical irons in the fire but his band, Darkside, has returned from hiatus with a new album entitled, Spiral. We talk about putting the duo back together, improvisation, Dave's numerous other projects and, of course, Grateful Dead. 

After the chat, there is a heavy dose of 1974 Dead to keep your head right for late July. Nothing beats the heat like blowing your mind. 

Be sure to check out Spiral, the latest from Darkside, on your favorite streaming platform, directly from Matador Records, or on Bandcamp. You can find Dave's Big Shapes Vol. 1 and lots of other great music at DHGroup.bandcamp.com.

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I've got a fresh episode today with no guests and no reason for being other than to entertain all of you. There's not a lot of talk here this time, either, other than to direct you to my guest spot  on the Deeper Listening Podcast which, I believe, will be out this week. So, if you want to hear more of my voice, make sure you follow them on Twitter or subscribe at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. 

The mix this week has some great songs, deep jams, and no conscious theme. That said, I think it hangs together pretty well. I hope you enjoy it.

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No guest this go-round just you and me, some music recommendations and the Good Old Grateful Dead.

First off, let me share the links to the great music I discuss at the top of the episode.

Daniel Bachman's album, "Axacan" can be found on the Three Lobed Recordings bandcamp page: ThreeLobed.bandcamp.com

Yasmin Williams' album "Urban Driftwood" is available via her bandcamp page. Or via Spinster Sounds.

Tiny Lights, the new band featuring my dear friend Andy Barnes (frequent past & future guest of this show), has their new single, "You're Going Down" on their page: TinyLightsRVA.bandcamp.com. Watch for their full album to drop soon.

And lastly, my new single and my first physical record, is available at my very own bandcamp page: jmhart.bandcamp.com.

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Greetings Dead Freaks! In this episode I chat with Buck Curran, a terrific musician known for his work as one half of Arborea as well as his more recent, excellent, solo work. His third solo album, No Love Is Sorrow, is a lovely release that came out as the pandemic took hold. Buck spoke to me from his home in Bergamo, Italy where he has weathered the pandemic and things are just now starting to reopen. In addition to his music and the madness of the past year we talked about his early influences, English Folk, and even some of our shared stomping grounds from many years ago. After the chat, there's a healthy dose of Grateful Dead waiting for you.

Buck Curran's music with Arborea is available via Arborea.Bandcamp.com. His solo work as well as things like the Jack Rose compilation and the Martin Simpson workshop recording can be found via his label, Obsolete Recordings, also on Bandcamp at ObsoleteRecordings.Bandcamp.com. Or you can go directly to Now Love Is Sorrow by following this link.

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I had the pleasure of chatting with John Andrews about the upcoming John Andrews & The Yawns album, "Cookbook". We talk about growing up in New Jersey, playing in Quilt and Woods, and so much more. After the chat and a lovely sample from the album, I've got a terrific mix of Grateful Dead music for you.

You can purchase physical editions of "Cookbook" direct from the label, Woodsist at woodsist.com. Of course, digital purchase is possible via Bandcamp at johnandrewsyawns dot bandcamp com.

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This episode is simple. A quick word from me to you with some album recommendations and other business and then it's straight into a big old mix of Grateful Dead music. Spring is here and the time is right for relaxing on the porch in the cool evening sun with some tunes. Here's hoping you can do just that.

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We've got a great chat with Josh Moss of The Modern Folk. Josh's music ranges from gentle folk to, well, out there and covers a lot of points in between. We talk about his recent and upcoming releases and spin a huge mix of Grateful Dead.

I also take a few minutes to remember the late Rick Harris. Known for his work on the brilliant Thoughts On The Dead blog, Rick passed recently and he will be sorely missed. If you're not familiar with his work, please head over to https://www.thoughtsonthedead.com and check it out. Go Easy, Rick.

The Modern Folk has a vast catalog. Among the most recent is "Primitive Future/Lyran group" from Eiderdown Records. You can also find his "American Mountain" tape (only a couple left!) and so much more at themodernfolk.bandcamp.com.

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For this episode I am proud to share my conversation with the one and only Donna Jean Godchaux  McKay. Donna Jean has just released a terrific remix of a song that she's previously recorded with Jeff Mattson (Dark Star Orchestra, Zen Tricksters) under the name,  Donna Jean and the Tricksters. The song is called "Shelter" and we discuss that, some Grateful Dead stuff and more. Then I spin the new remix and a bunch of other great music from Keith & Donna Band and the good old Grateful Dead.

You can find "Shelter" from Donna Jean and the Tricksters on your favorite streaming platforms or by heading over to https://donnajeanandthetricksters.hearnow.com. Jeff Mattson can be found at jeffmattson.net. Please do follow those links and stream the song and send it to a friend.

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Greetings Dead Freaks! This week, I welcome Jerry Grillo, journalist and author of a terrific new biography about the late, legendary, Col. Bruce Hampton. The book is called The Music And Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton - A Basically True Biography and it is set to be released in April 1 by the University of Georgia Press. We talk about the book, dig into the man, the music, and the mystery that was the Colonel. After our chat you'll hear a mix of Hampton Grease Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit, and more.

You can find Jerry Grillo's excellent book wherever books are sold so, ask you favorite local bookseller or can place your order via Bookshop.org or Amazon.com.

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I'm keeping it simple this week, as we slide into March, with a look back 40 years to the last few days of February, 1981. Chicago's Uptown Theater hosted it's final run of Grateful Dead shows on 2/26-28/1981 and great things went down each night. I get into some of the highlights and then let the tunes do the talking with an extended mix of music from the run. Here's hoping the tunes keep you warm.

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This time around I am joined by my friend, Lorien, to talk about the great run from 50 years ago this week at The Cap in Portchester, NY. Lorien is a student of the Grateful Dead and also did the research on one unique aspect of these shows; the E.S.P. experiments. We get into all of that and spin some great tunes for  you so sit back, relax your mind, and enjoy!

Don't sleep on the Drew Gardner album that I mentioned in the intro. You can find "S/T" on tape and digital download via Eiderdown Records on Bandcamp. https://eiderdownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/s-t

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For this new episode,  I chat with guitarist, Brad Farberman. Brad plays with Middle Blue, Big Feet, and more. He's also producing a monthly compilation called "Stay In Shape" to benefit music venues that have been shut down due to coronavirus. Brad's music resides somewhere near the intersection of jazz, funk, and jam and, to compliment this, I've selected some live Jerry Garcia performances from similar zones.

The "Stay In Shape" compilation comes out on Feb 5, and you'll be able to get it from bradfarberman.bandcamp.com. It features more that 20 artists from all over the country and, for February, benefits Greenpoint/Brooklyn's Troost. 

Middle Blue released a great live album this past year called "Weird Funk In Small Bars". You can find it at middleblue.bandcamp.com. Brad's group Big Feet, which is a collaboration with 75 Dollar Bill's Rick Brown, released a new album last year as well. Both "On The Ground" and their live album can be found at bigfeetnyc.bandcamp.com. Lastly, Brad's collaboration with Daniel Carter and Billy Martin, "Just Don't Die", can be picked up at danielcarterbradfarbermanbillymartin.bandcamp.com.

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Greetings Dead Freaks!

We've reached a new year and what better way to mark the coming of a new year than to toss away our calendars and journey back in time. My guest this episode is Brad Tenbrook, co-founder of the Helping Friendly Podcast and my co-host there and on the upcoming Osiris Media podcast, Undermine. Brad and I take several trips through time to visit a mess of terrific shows from the first twenty years of Grateful Dead. Come for the great jams and stay for the time travel jokes. Brad and I have selected a bunch of songs for your listening pleasure.

Allow me to remind you that the Brokedown Podcast is part of the Osiris Media. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. Sign up for the newsletter at OsirisPod.com to stay in the loop. 

Don't forget to follow the @BrokedownPod twitter account for regular news, live tweetstorms of shows as I listen, and other minutiae. We also have an Instagram account with the same handle. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use iTunes, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

Also, please keep sending your metaphorical cards and letters. Leave a comment on the blog or hit me up on any of the above social media. Let me know what I'm doing right, wrong, or horribly wrong.