Daniel Bachman

 Greetings Dead Freaks!

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. 

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Liam Grant

 

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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

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Matt LaJoie

 

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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. 

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Catching Up

 

Greetings Dead Freaks!

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.

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Organ Fairchild

 

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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.

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Aaron Feder

 

Greetings, Dead Freaks!

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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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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Jordan Perry

 

Greetings Dead Freaks!

Back once again with a talk with guitarist & composer, Jordan Perry. Jordan has a terrific new album, entitled "What Do You See Every Day?", 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 Every Day?" 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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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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James Toth

 

Greetings Dead Freaks!

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.

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!

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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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Mark Neeley

 Greetings Dead Freaks!

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. In order to put a visual to our discussion, here is a lovely example of Mark's work; the music video for Spencer Collum's Coin Collection's "Imminent Shadow":

Here's a great piece from Cincinnati's "City Beat" on The Independent Eye and Neeley's work to archive it.

And 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.

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!

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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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rootless

Greetings, Dead Freaks!

It's 2023 and we're still truckin'. This time my guest is Jeremy Hurewitz who is better known by the name under which he releases his beautiful music, "rootless". rootless music is centered on Hurewitz's guitar but contains a wide array of collaborations and sounds. We get into the varying nature of the rootless albums, the music that inspires and influences Hurewitz and so much more in our chat. Also in this episode, I pay tribute two great artists who recently passed, David Crosby and Tom Verlaine.

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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