最高の Rob Plays ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Ep 35 Steve Parish 1:17:30

2y ago1:17:30

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Rob is joined by longtime Grateful Dead crew member Steve Parish. Big Steve regales us with stories from his time on the road and his close relationship with Jerry Garcia. Listening to Steve talk really sheds a different light on just how special and unique the Grateful Dead were, Steve shares his feelings about the close-knit road crew, the mutual…

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Ep 34 Rick Turner revisited 1:02:49

2y ago1:02:49

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In a tribute to the late luthier and designer of the Grateful Dead's iconic Wall of Sound, Rob goes back into the archive to bring you his conversation with Rick Turner. Originally aired in edited segments during episodes 16-19, you can now hear the unedited version where Rick speaks about his time as musician, starting in the NYC coffee houses and…

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Ep 33 Jackie Greene 1:14:23

2y ago1:14:23

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Rob gets together with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jackie Greene. Jackie explains how he had to learn the Grateful Dead catalogue in a trial by fire situation, as a member of Phil Lesh's band. He goes deep in explaining how life-changing this music was for him and shares many stories about his time touring with other bands, including Th…

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Ep 32 Howard Levy (Harmonica virtuoso, Bela Fleck, John Prine, Kenny Logins and more) 1:29:22

2y ago1:29:22

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Rob is joined by 2 time Grammy winning harmonica virtuoso, Howard Levy. They take a deep dive into his love for the Dead and his time recording with Jerry Garcia. Howard is an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist who has toured with Bela Fleck, John Prine and Kenny Loggins, just to name a few. He has appeared on over 400 albums with legends acr…

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Ep 31 Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel) 1:07:29

2y ago1:07:29

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In this all Texas episode, Rob is joined by 10 time Grammy winner, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Ray shares his musical upbringing, his early exposure to the Grateful Dead, and how his path crossed with the band on numerous occasions. Ray talks about the differences AND similarities, between Texas Swing music and jambands, in regards to both t…

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Ep 30 Dino English (Dark Star Orchestra) 1:34:50

2y ago1:34:50

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Rob brings along his bandmate and drumming partner, Dino English for a casual conversation talking about all things Dead and drumming. Hear them discuss the nuances of double drumming and soling and more. Dino shares his musical journey including his time as a guitar player plus his songwriting talents. Hear about some of the many projects he has d…

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Ep 29 Peter Rowan 1:33:50

2y ago1:33:50

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Rob goes in depth with the legendary Peter Rowan. In this lengthy discussion, Peter shares how he got started in music and how a kid from Massachusetts ends up playing with Bluegrass pioneer, Bill Monroe. Peter's evolution is a music history lesson, sprinkled with great stories. He shares with us his journey and how it landed him in California, pla…

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Ep 28 Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin Seals and JGB) 1:14:43

2y ago1:14:43

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In another very special episode recorded in Jamaica, Rob sits down with the one and only Melvin Seals. Melvin shares his experiences working with Jerry Garcia and offers some great insight into their relationship both on and off the stage and the importance of keeping the Garcia band repertoire alive through JGB. We go way back and hear how Melvin …

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Ep 27 Dan Lebowitz (ALO, Phil Lesh, Fog City Holdouts and more) 1:24:39

2y ago1:24:39

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Rob comes to you from DSO's Jamaican Jam in the Sand featuring a deep dive with Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz. You might think that a every musician growing up in San Francisco would be familiar with the Grateful Dead but that is not always the case. In this conversation find out how Dan got into the Dead, was totally enamored and came to start playing with …

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Episode 26 Al Schnier (moe.) 1:31:07

2+ y ago1:31:07

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This week Rob has a lengthy conversation with guitarist, Al Schnier. Al is a dyed in the wool Deadhead and shares his journey with us and how it has influenced his experience with longtime jamband stalwarts, moe. Amongst other things, we learn how starting your musical journey at a young age can impact you forever, how the songwriting of Hunter and…

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Ep 25 Andy Falco (Infamous Stringdusters) 1:22:14

2+ y ago1:22:14

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This week, Rob talks with guitarist Andy Falco of the Grammy winning Infamous Stringdusters. After hearing about his musical upbringing, they delve into how he got turned on to the Dead, their influence on bringing the "jam" to bluegrass, the impact of Hunter. and Garcia's songwriting and much more. Andy shares some great stories about playing with…

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Ep 24 Jason Crosby (Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Jackson Browne and MANY others) 1:24:13

2+ y ago1:24:13

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This week Rob talks with multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby. Jason takes time out while on the road with Jackson Browne to talk about his musical upbringing and the amazing opportunities that he had. Coming from a classical background, Jason's indoctrination into the world of improvisation was literally learning while on stage. His exposure to the …

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Special Edition- Dennis McNally (author, historian, publicist) 1:05:16

2+ y ago1:05:16

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In this special edition, Rob talks with the Dead's former publicist and official biographer, Dennis McNally. Hear Dennis talk about how he got turned on to the Dead and his evolution from fan to employee to trusted confidant. Dennis shares great stories about the joys and perils of the job, how he and the band handled their increasing popularity an…

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Ep 23 Stu Allen ( Mars Hotel, Phil Lesh, JGB) 1:09:08

2+ y ago1:09:08

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In this episode Rob talks with his old friend Stu Allen about how he got turned on to the Dead and his musical education. Stu shares his insight into how he approaches the music according to whether he is fronting a band or playing with Phil. We also discuss the wonder of playing with Melvin Seals and the difference in playing the Dead vs JGB reper…

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Ep 22 Bob Crawford (Avett Brothers) 1:17:51

2+ y ago1:17:51

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Join Rob for a great feature conversation with Avett Brothers bassist and founding member, Bob Crawford. Hear them talk about Bob's introduction to the Dead and how even a song oriented Americana band can be influenced by the Grateful Dead. We also touch on the Avett's collaborations with Bob Weir and the importance of Robert Hunter and John Barlow…

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Episode 21 Mark Karan ( Ratdog, The Other Ones) 1:22:12

2+ y ago1:22:12

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Mark Karan was a teenager growing up in Haight-Ashbury during the Dead's formative years and was an instant fan. He and Rob talk about his growing up and being informed musically by the San Francisco theme, plus much more. They also get deep, talking about music and emotions, expanding musical horizons beyond the Dead, then coming back to it and be…

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Ep 20 Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay (Grateful Dead) 1:08:19

2+ y ago1:08:19

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To celebrate his 20th Episode, Rob welcomes very special guest Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay to the program. Donna spent the 70s as a member of the Grateful Dead and shares her stories on how that came to be plus her musical experiences growing up. Donna also explains how she, along with Jerry and Bob worked out their harmonies, the joy of the music, …

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Ep 19 Jay Lane (Ratdog, Wolf Bros., Primus) 1:19:26

2+ y ago1:19:26

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Jay Lane joins Rob for this episode and they have a deep and candid talk that touches on his upbringing in San Francisco, his many and varied musical influences, how he came into the Dead's musical universe, what he strives for as a musician and much , much more. Also joining today is Garrett Deloian of Jerry's Middle Finger, a Los Angeles based ba…

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Ep 18. Barry Sless (Phil and Friends, David Nelson Band, Full Moonalice and much more) 1:09:41

2+ y ago1:09:41

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Rob welcomes Barry Sless, guitarist and pedal steel player for too many projects to name. Barry shares his thoughts on interpreting the music, always having an open mind plus the differences in approaching improvisational music on pedal steel or guitar, and much more. We also have the final installment of our amazing conversation with Rick Turner. …

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Ep 17. Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors, Joan Osborne) 1:14:33

2+ y ago1:14:33

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Rob welcomes Aaron Comess, drummer from the Spin Doctors. Hear how the Dead had an early influence on his playing and career, as well as his insight into the early 90's genesis of the jamband scene as we know it today and much more. We focus on the immortal Sam Cooke in the Black Music Moment and welcome Josh Daniel from Charlotte NC who talks abou…

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Episode 16 Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon) 1:13:34

3y ago1:13:34

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In this episode, Rob has the honor of talking to Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon about his career, his love of the the Grateful Dead, and how the two have connected over the years. Vince discusses the influence of Jerry and the role it played in the various stages of his creative life. We honor The Mississippi Sheiks in the Black Music Moment, cont…

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Special Edition-Rob Koritz (Dark Star Orchestra)/Brothers Lazaroff 31:09

3y ago31:09

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While we are on the holiday break, we turn the tables, as the Brothers Lazaroff take the reins for a conversation with Rob. Listen as Rob talks about his perception of the podcast, what he finds most interesting about the process, his guests and more! We will be back with Episode 16 featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon on July 15th. Have a fun…

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Ep 15 Jeff Mattson (Dark Star Orchestra) 1:23:05

3y ago1:23:05

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In this episode Rob goes deep with bandmate Jeff Mattson, touching on his musical upbringing, and how he was hooked on the Dead at an early age. Jeff also gives us first hand insight about his collaborations with Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay and the adjustment period he went through when he joined DSO In the first of a series of segments to come, Rob…

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EP 14 Holly Bowling (Solo Piano, Ghost Light) 1:11:55

3y ago1:11:55

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Rob sits down with pianist Holly Bowling to discuss her singular approach to interpreting the music of the Grateful Dead, dissecting both the traditional and experimental techniques that she employs in achieving her unique sound. Holly talks about touring as a solo artists versus fitting in with an ensemble. We honor the great Koko Taylor in the Bl…

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Ep. 13 Cris Jacobs ( Cris Jacobs Band, Neville/Jacobs Project, The Bridge) 1:19:25

3y ago1:19:25

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Rob reconnects with guitarist and singer-songwriter Chris Jacobs, about being raised by Deadheads, his seminal early Grateful Dead experiences, and eventual gigs as a member of Phil Lesh and Friends. Chris breaks down the overarching influence the Dead has had on his own artistry, and how it inspired him to find his own way to mix the styles. We ho…

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Ep 12 Anders Beck (Greensky Bluegrass) 1:17:25

3y ago1:17:25

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Rob talks with Greensky Bluegrass dobro player Anders Beck about his love of the Grateful Dead from his early days of learning guitar in high school to his professed current daily listening of 70's Dead. Anders testifies to the power of the Dead in the modern Bluegrass scene and the influence of Jerry Garcia and Old And In The Way in turning so man…

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Ep 11 Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) 1:14:33

3y ago1:14:33

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Rob talks with the legendary Jorma Kaukonen about the powerful influence the Grateful Dead had on his career. He talks about seeing the Dead when they were the Warlocks and how it inspired him to plug in and play with a band. Jorma also touches on the mystique of the San Francisco scene where the Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead pioneered their…

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Ep. 10 Reed Mathis (Billy and the Kids, Tea Leaf Green, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and more) 1:14:20

3y ago1:14:20

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Rob talks with bass virtuoso Reed Mathis about growing up in a non-Grateful Dead environment and catching on to it later in life. He talks about learning the music as he begins to play with members of the Dead and extended family and how its spirit has influenced him in all facets of his musicianship We pay tribute to Elizabeth Cotten in the Black …

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Ep. 9 John Molo (Phil and Friends, Bruce Hornsby, John Fogerty and more) 1:15:41

3y ago1:15:41

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Rob connects with John Molo, drummer for many of the Grateful Dead family projects. John talks about his path as a musician, how the Dead had an influence on Bruce Hornsby and the Range and his later immersion into the Grateful Dead world. We pay tribute to Harry Belafonte in the Black Music Moment, get to know the famous Wall of Sound in the Sarno…

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Ep. 8 Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Phil Lesh) 1:19:56

3y ago1:19:56

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Rob digs deep with Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams about their individual discoveries of the Grateful Dead to their eventual collaboration with surviving members. They talk about the influence of the Grateful Dead on Bob Dylan and how those two scenes collide. We highlight Doo Wop Group The Olympics in the Black Music Moment, talk with Brad Sarn…

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Ep. 7 Jeff Chimenti (Dead and Company) 1:08:26

3y ago1:08:26

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Rob connects with longtime friend Jeff Chimenti, keyboardist for many of the Grateful Dead family projects. Jeff talks about his path as a musician and how the Dead world found him. We tribute Jesse Fuller in the Black Music Moment, talk microphone technique for acoustic situations in the Sarno Music Solutions Breakdown, and hear about the China Ca…

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Ep. 6 Aron Magner (Disco Biscuits) 1:10:15

3y ago1:10:15

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Rob talks with Aron Magner from the Disco Biscuits and learns how even the heavily electronica-based jam band has been inspired by the Grateful Dead We tribute Willie Dixon in the Black Music Moment, talk with Brad Sarno about Jerry Garcia's Pedal Steel playing in the Sarno Music Solutions Breakdown, and learn more about The Barton Hills Choir from…

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Ep. 5 Ben Kaufmann (Yonder Mountain String Band) 1:08:10

3y ago1:08:10

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Rob checks in with bassist Ben Kaufmann of Yonder Mountain String Band. Ben talks about how he was exposed to The Grateful Dead, what inspires him about the music, and how Yonder Mountain String Band approaches covering Dead tunes We pay homage to Noah Lewis in the Black Music Moment, talk with Brad Sarno about the The Jerry Guitar enthusiast commu…

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Ep. 4 Vinnie Amico (moe.) 1:08:27

3y ago1:08:27

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Rob talks shop with old friend and drummer Vinnie Amico of seminal jamband moe. They go deep talking about drumming Dead, practicing rudiments during the pandemic, and how moe.'s songwriting and improvisation has been influenced by The Grateful Dead. We pay homage to Howlin' Wolf in the Black Music Moment, talk with Brad Sarno about the Jerry tone …

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Ep. 3 Kenny Withrow (Edie Brickell & New Bohemians) 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

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Rob talks to Kenny Withrow, guitarist for Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians about his career path in music, his current pandemic music life and how the Grateful Dead influenced his approach to improvisation, guitar playing, and songwriting. We pay homage to the Jimmy Reed in the Black Music Moment, talk with Brad Sarno about mic'ing the Hammond B3 …

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Ep. 2 Keller Williams 1:05:46

3+ y ago1:05:46

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Rob catches up with Keller Williams mid-pandemic and talks about the first Grateful Dead tunes he jammed on, as well as their broader influence. They discuss the evolution of Keller's style and look back on his long career in the music biz. We pay homage to The Reverend Gary Davis in the Black Music Moment, talk with Brad Sarno about mic'ing the hi…

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Ep. 1 Rob Barraco (Phil Lesh Quintet, Dark Star Orchestra, Zen Tricksters) 1:18:21

3+ y ago1:18:21

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For the inaugural episode, Rob gives an introduction to the concepts and segments for The Music Plays The Band. Rob's first feature interview is Rob Barraco, veteran keyboardist with the Phil Lesh Quintet, Zen Tricksters, and long-time DSO bandmate. We pay homage to the Henry Thomas in the Black Music Moment, talk with Brad Sarno about mic'ing the …

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