No Simple Road’s Weekly Rewind
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!
This week's rewind takes us into a discussion around how healing can show up at the oddest of times and our willingness to take the medicine we are served.
This is old school NSR at its best... Aaron, Mel, and Apple working it out in real-time, with a little help from our NSR Family and The Tepid Line.
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Measuring Moments With Natalie Brooke
Ep. 424
This week the No Simple Road Family welcomes the incredible Natalie Brooke — keyboard wizard, powerhouse vocalist, bandleader, and radiant force in the jam / funk / fusion universe! Natalie joins Aaron, Mel, and Apple to talk about her journey through music, creativity, self-discovery, and what it means to show up fully as yourself both on and off the stage.
We get into the early sparks that ignited her musical fire, the teachers and bands that shaped her sound, and how she found her own voice as a performer in a scene that’s always evolving. Natalie opens up about the magic of improvisation, channeling energy through her keys, and the deep trust it takes to step out into the unknown every night in front of a live audience.
But this conversation isn't just about music — it’s about growth, empowerment, and remembering why we create in the first place. Natalie shares how she stays grounded while touring, how collaboration fuels her spirit, and how she keeps music fun, playful, and deeply connected to joy.
Together, we explore the community that forms around live music, how art becomes a language for the soul, and the ways in which sound can bring us home to ourselves.
Head over to https: nataliebrookemusic.com for tour info and more and follow her on IG @noodlybrooke
Beyond The Pick With Larry Keel
Ep. 423
Get ready, family — this week on No Simple Road, we’re hanging with the one and only Larry Keel, a bluegrass legend, master picker, and true steward of the jamgrass spirit! Aaron, Mel, and Apple welcome Larry into the circle for a real, heart-forward conversation that goes way beyond the usual talk of tours and records.
We dive deep into the magic of community and connection that lives inside the music — from the Northwest String Summit memories and Larry’s long friendship with Yonder Mountain String Band, to the way shared stages become sacred spaces. Larry opens up about his incredible musical partnership with his wife, Jenny, and how their bond has shaped both their sound and their lives.
The crew explores the evolution of bluegrass — how pioneers like Sam Bush and modern trailblazers like Billy Strings are expanding the boundaries of the genre while honoring its roots. Larry shares stories from the road and the river, including his experiences at Carnegie Hall, Japan, and his own music-meets-nature gathering, Bass and Grass.
If you love bluegrass, jamgrass, or just the feeling of deep connection that music brings, this one’s for you.
Head over to https: larrykeel.com for tour info and more and follow larry on IG @larrykeel
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