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In this episode, we kick off our two-part celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Workingman's Dead. To mark the moment, author Buzz Poole joins the show to break down the record just as he did in his recent book. Part of the Bloomsbury 33&⅓ series, Poole's book examines the whole history of The Grateful Dead through the lens of this one album. This being part one of our talk, we break down the songs on side one and wrap the episode with a mix of live versions of those tunes.Check your local bookseller for Buzz's book, Grateful Dead's Workingman's Dead or head over to 333Sound.com for a list of retailers and to learn more about the series. (You can also cop it at Amazon, if you must.)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. Also,  Osiris Media works in partnersh

This episode features a chat with Chris Funk, guitarist of The Decemberists, who has a new solo album out. We get into those things as well as Chris' history as a Deadhead, listening to some of his music along the way, before diving into a heavy slice of Grateful Dead music.Chris Funk's new album, The Painted Porch, is available at Jealous Butcher Records and via Bandcamp. All profits from Bandcamp sales will be donated to the COVID-19 Oregon Musicians’ Relief Fund through the Jeremy Wilson Foundation. For more information please visit their website here: thejwf.orgI also spend a little time talking about Bandcamp's "Bandcamp Friday" campaign. They will once again be waiving all fees and passing 100% on sales directly to member artists and labels on June 5th. This is an effort to help musicians make it though these challenging times when shows simply aren't possible. You can learn more about that here at Bandcamp's Blog.Allow me to remind you that the Brokedown Podcast is part of the Osiris Media. Osiris is c

This episode features a conversation with returning guest, Andy Barnes. Andy is an old friend, knowledgeable Deadhead, and a lot of fun to chat with about all things. We focus on the three Grateful Dead shows from May, 1973; getting into why there were only three shows and, of course, the great great music that was played. Following the chat, there is an extended mix of terrific tunes so be sure to stick around for that.This interview was recorded in February so there's no mention of lockdown nor excuses for our spending time in the same room. You can find Andy's previous appearances on BrokedownPod in episodes 7, and the two-parter eps 12 & 13. All of them should be available in your favorite podcast app or here on the blog.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. Also,  Osi

For episode 67, I'm joined by Alex Bleeker of the great band, Real Estate. They released a new album, "The Main Thing" on February 28. We talk about the band, the record, Alex's solo projects and, of course, The Grateful Dead."The Main Thing" is out now on Domino Records and is available wherever you find your music including the band's website, https://www.realestatetheband.com/.Alex's side project Alex Bleeker and the Freaks can be found at http://www.bleekerfreaks.com/. The great record "How Far Away" is still available via Woodsist.com.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. Also,  Osiris Media works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Check them out at JamBase.com.Don't forget to follow the 

Back in episode 30, I spoke with James Toth and Nick Maiato of the then new band, One Eleven Heavy. Now, two albums and some tours later, the rest of the band comes on. Dan Brown, Hans Chew, Jake Morris (respectively: bass, keys, & drums) talk about their new live CD, share a few road stories, discuss improvisation onstage, and The Grateful Dead.One Eleven Heavy has two studio albums: "Everything's Better" from 2018 (available here), and 2019's "Desire Path" (available here). Their latest release, "Live At Jam Castle" is due out on May 1 and you can grab it from wasistdas.bandcamp.com. The playing is a looser and the jams a bit longer and you can hear the good times being had.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. Also,  Osiris Media works in partnership with JamBase, which

Greetings Dead Freaks!For episode 65, my guest is artist Darryl Norsen. Darryl is based in the Boston suburbs where he can often be found digging through dusty bins for inspiration. His artwork is heavily rooted in the rich and vibrant counterculture history where the lines are thick and the colors vibrate which has found him working with a variety of musicians and labels. His current client list includes: Folkways, Light in the Attic Records, Phish, Jerry Garcia Estate, Hiss Golden Messenger and Aquarium Drunkard where he also pens the excellent "Dead Notes" blog.We talk about his background and his work and, inevitably, swing around to Grateful Dead and home in on a great run of prime 1969 shows.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. Also,  Osiris Media works in partnership w

Hey there, Dead Freaks! We've got an epic episode coming at you to help pass a bit of these weird wild times. Drummers, Ryan Jewell and Joe Westerlund join the show in separate chats to discuss their new albums, music that inspires them, and The Grateful Dead!Ryan Jewell is returning (see ep. 49) to discuss his previously delayed but now available Mosses album, T.V. Sun (digital, direct via Ryan's instagram). We also get into some of the shows I've seen him play since he was on and several new other records he's been on, too!Joe Westerlund is a player that I've know since he was in the terrific group, Megafaun. These days, in between working with Sylvan Esso on a recent tour and backing Mandolin Orange, Joe has made a beautiful record called, Reveries In The Rift (digital, physical).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 news

Welcome back, Dead Freaks! On this episode I have an extended chat with guitarist Keller Williams about his long career as a solo artist and his many collaborations. We take it all the way back to his first guitar and up to this Summer's much anticipated shows with the Keels, Grateful Grass, and solo, of course. After touching on Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Charlie Hunter, and John Fahey; we also manage to get some Grateful Dead into the conversation.You can get all of the details on Keller Williams' upcoming shows, including links for tickets, at his website www.kellerwilliams.net. On the episode, Keller and I get into a tangent about the 1998 Autumn Equinox Festival at Wilmer's Park in Brandywine, MD. Here's a link the Benji Eisen's writeup of the show at jambands.com.Also in this episode, I mention Bob Weir & Wolf Brothers' tour but, at the time of the recording, I didn't have any news. As soon as I wrapped it up, NPR Music posted a delightful Tiny Desk Concert appearance. This was taped last year, jus

Greetings, Dead Freaks!I'm back with a chat with the great Melvin Seals, longtime member of the Jerry Garcia Band and leader of Melvin Seals & JGB (https://www.melvinsealsandjgb.com/). We discuss his background, joining and touring with the Jerry Garcia Band, and JGB over the years. After the interview, I share some recent JGB tracks that are sure to get you moving.Melvin Seals and JGB are about to embark on a lengthy East Coast tour with the always excellent John Kadlecik on guitar and vocals. Then, in early April they'll be one of many great bands on the bill at the Skull & Roses Festival in Ventura, California. Details on all of the tourdates can be found on their website. Details on the festival are at skullandroses.com.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. Also,  

Greetings, Dead Freaks!This episode features two interviews and a new song from each artist. First up Barry Sless of the David Nelson Band chats with me about their new song, with lyrics by the late Robert Hunter: "Movin' Right Along." After we spin that great tune, I talk with Jeffrey Alexander of Dire Wolves (Just Exactly Perfect Sisters Band) and we play a new song from their forthcoming record, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Set Times." Jeffrey and I then talk Grateful Dead and spin some great tunes.You can find info and news about the David Nelson Band at their website, www.nelsonband.com. The song, "Movin' Right Along" will be available on iTunes and all major digital music platforms, for purchase and streaming, on January 22nd. Please check that out and support this great band and their work.Dire Wolves' new album is out on February 9 and can be found in physical and digital formats via Centripedal Force Records at Bandcamp. It's another great one and well your your time. As always, I'd like to remind y

Greetings Dead Freaks! I'm happy to bring you an interview with Railroad Earth's John Skehan. Railroad Earth has a great new album on the way, entitled "All For The Song". We talk about that, the upcoming tour, and their special shows with the great Peter Rowan playing the songs of Old And In The Way. All that and then, of course, some good old Grateful Dead.I also offer a little recap of the Garcia Peoples/Chris Forsyth/Ryley Walker show from December 30th. You can get details on the latest singles, the upcoming album, and tourdates via Railroad Earth's easy to remember website: railroad.earthAllow me to 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. Sign up for the newsletter at OsirisPod.com to stay in the loop. Also,  Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music

Greetings Dead Freaks!Not too much fussing about this go-round as I'm late for a holiday something-or-other. So, after we talk about some exciting Osiris doings and a show that I recently attended, we get right down into the good old Grateful Dead.This episode continues where we left off in episode 11 (two years ago!), surveying New Years Eve shows and runs. Because New Years is a party, we forego my usual fixation with weird and spacey in favor of rocking the night away.As for the Osiris stuff that I mentioned, I have to tell you that I'm quite excite for the new Osiris limited series, Freak Flag Flying. David Crosby sits down in conversation with author Steve Silberman to discuss everything from David’s earliest musical relationships with legendary peers like Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Jefferson Airplane, and Steely Dan—and his years with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. This limited series from Osiris launches on Monday, January 6, but you can subscribe now at OsirisPod.com/FreakFlag.If you're looking for tic

In this episode we look back 30, 40, and 50 years and find some great early December jams. We also discuss some new and forthcoming music from a few familiar artists but mostly, it's a perfect time of year to play Grateful Dead!Elkhorn has a new record, entitled The Storm Sessions,  due out in February on Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records. You can pre-order it at elkhornbbib.bandcamp.com.The Prana Crafter/ragenap split tape can be streamed at Baked Tapes' bandcamp page: https://bakedtapes.bandcamp.com/album/no-ear-to-hear and it will be available on LP next year via Centripedal Force/Cardinal Fuzz records. We'll keep you posted on that.Lastly, the release, "Ten Years Gone: A Tribute To Jack Rose" is available now via Tomkins Square Records. You can purchase and download it via their bandcamp page, here: https://tompkinssquare.bandcamp.com/album/ten-years-gone-a-tribute-to-jack-roseIf you're looking for ticket info on that excellent Phish After-Show on December 30th,at Le Poisson Rouge, Electric In The Village -

In this episode we get to know Little Wings' Kyle Field who has been making wonderful music under that name for many years. We take things all the way back and talk about when Kyle first became aware of music and rhythm, about being a solo artist with a band name, looking back at one's older material, surfing, and so much more.After the chat, I share a bit of Little Wings music spanning three different releases and then we get into some good old Grateful Dead. Be sure to stick around after the interview for all the jams.Moone Records is reissuing Little Wings' 2002 album, "Wonderue" on November 29. You can pre-order your copy now at MooneRecords.com.You will also hear us discuss the fact that Little Wings has released two other albums this year: People and Ropes In Paradise. You can cop People via his website and Ropes in Paradise via PIAPTK.Allow me to 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 li

Greetings Dead Freaks! We've got a bunch of little things and then a big mix of good old Grateful Dead ahead of us. We're taking a look back at the Berkeley Community Theater run centered on Halloween 1984. In addition to being the debut of the Official Taper's Section, it's also a fairly strong run of six shows with some really great music. We dip in and sample a bit of everything.Also in this episode, I tell you about an interesting new book from Julie Dreyer Brigden, aka Girl. Brigden was married to David Freiberg in the 60s and was around the Quicksilver and Grateful Dead scenes and so much more throughout the 60s & 70s. Her new book, Girl: An Untethered Life is available now from local booksellers (ask up front!) as well as via Amazon. Hers is a unique perspective on the time and I recommend the book.I'm also excited to share with you a track from a new Matt Valentine album the record is called "Preserves" and the tune is "Be Kind". Have a listen and then head on over to Bandcamp to cop the whole thi

Greetings, Dead Freaks! Do you like jams? This episode is about jams. Colorado-based band, The Jauntee, jams quite a bit. Scott Ferber, their drummer, joins to tell us all about his great band and,  naturally, we steer the talk into Grateful Dead.Over the Summer they released a collection of live tracks called "Jaunts Of Our Lives" that you can check out on Bandcamp. We've got a big jam, entitled "Good Ol' Boy", for you after the interview and then a nice dose of 1973 Grateful Dead.Constantly on the road, The Jauntee and will be coming back east before swinging through the south Check out their tour dates below or at TheJauntee.com.Allow me to 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. Sign up for the newsletter at OsirisPod.com to stay in the loop. Also,  Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love

Farewell, Robert Hunter.Friends from fellow Osiris podcasts join in to share some thoughts. We have Rob Turner of Inside Out with Turner & Seth, Aaron & Apple from No Simple Road, and Casey Rae of Dead To Me. Each offer personal thoughts on the legacy of Robert Hunter. I'd like to thank them all, once again, for their contributions.Included in this episode is an excerpt from a newly transferred tape of an uncirculated Robert Hunter poetry reading. This tape could benefit from a superior transfer. Please reach out if you are interested in taking care of this.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. Sign up for the newsletter at OsirisPod.com to stay in the loop. Also,  Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Check them out at JamBase.com.Don't forget to follow the @B

Greetings, Dead Freaks! In this, our 53rd episode, I've decided to bring you a unique and wonderful slice of Grateful Dead. We're looking back to 1970, An Evening with The Grateful Dead wherein they bring out acoustic guitars and special guests to make some beautiful music. It's not all mellow vibes, though. The second set gets very electric and we've included some potent jams to wrap this whole thing up. This episode was partially inspired by the impending Autumn cool down and more than slightly inspired by the recent Dead To Me podcast episode on American Beauty. This show was performed just after completion of the American Beauty recording sessions and you can hear it in the playing. Speaking of the Dead To Me podcast, they are going through each Grateful Dead studio album over the course of their current season, including a 'setbreak' episode featuring your host as a guest to discuss some critical Side Project albums. You can hear that and their entire season on their website: https://www.deadtomepod.com/

Coming Out Of The Emerald Closet which meets at the intersection of social justice and cannabis legalization. Chris Hebbe is also one of the guys who took our host to his first Grateful Dead show. Stories abound and lots of music lies ahead. You can check out Chris’ podcast and blog at https://comingoutoftheemeraldcloset.com/ Losing Neal Casal is heartbreaking on a number of levels. His guitar chops and songwriting never failed to delight and his natural affinity for the sound and spirit of the Grateful Dead were, of course, a huge inspiration here at BdP headquarters. He will be missed. As always, allow me to 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. Sign up for the newsletter at OsirisPod.com to stay in the loop. Also, Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live

Greetings, Dead Freaks! In this episode I chat with the extremely talented guitar player, Tashi Dorji. Dorji is a full-time practitioner of improvisational guitar. We get into his background, from piecing together Western music in his homeland of Bhutan and acquiring his first guitar, to coming to the States, joining a band, and discovering jazz. Dorji has a new album coming out on September 3 on Moone Records. "Midden" is a collaboration with John Dieterich (Deerhoof) and features two side-long improvisations from the two guitarists. After the interview, we listen to a clip from the album which you can find on Bandcamp at moonerecords.bandcamp.com or at https://moonerecords.com. You can find more great, experimental, music from Tashi Dorji at his bandcamp page: tashidorji1.bandcamp.com. After that we look back 45 years to September, 1974 for a little taste of Grateful Dead in Munich, West Germany. As always, allow me to remind you that the Brokedown Podcast is part of the Osiris Podcast Network. Os