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The Music Plays the Band w/ Rob Koritz of Dark Star Orchestra

Rob Koritz

The Music Plays the Band is a podcast from Dark Star Orchestra Drummer Rob Koritz about the influence of the Grateful Dead on the life and career of professional musicians from the jamband world and beyond. With the premise being musicians who like the Grateful Dead really love talking about the Grateful Dead, Rob has long form conversations with some of your favorite musicians about how they got ... more

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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 a... more

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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. more

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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 ... more

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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, J... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Great Contenr

    I’m biased because I’m a musician who played Grateful Dead music, but I love this podcast. The interviews are thoughtful and interesting, the guests are great and it’s just a home run. It’s great to hear the stories of the musicians who are keeping the GD’s musical torch burning bright.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBOD215
    United States2 years ago
  • Musical nerds podcast

    Fun podcast lots of insider info about musicians. I enjoy this being a music nerd.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woodsy gal
    United States3 years ago
  • DSO

    This organization “ is at the top of there game “ Jeff and J-K “ are simply the BEST “ you can close your eyes “ while listening and think : 😯 WOW IS THAT “””” JERRY 🤔or Rob playing rhythm “ is that BOBBY 😉thanks for your shows Rob “ JON SHIELD : Harmonica “ PS / the TONE “ the sound is amazing GARÇIA is very proud !!!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Jon 😉
    United States3 years ago
  • For lovers of the dead that want a deep dive.

    Rob is a great interviewer who asks great questions and knows the music so well. I recommend to anyone who loves talking about the Grateful Dead and it’s never ending influence on modern music and culture!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lamars the goat
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Guests and Excellent Host

    If a marginal Dead fan can love this podcast then you know it’s good. Really enjoyed the segments and its free-flowing style. Rob does an awesome job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    itsDLF
    United States3 years ago

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