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 DSOIn the first of a series of segments to come, Rob talks with master luthier and co-designer of the Wall of Sound, Rick Turner.  This week he explains how he got into guitar building and his first association with the Grateful Dead.Billy Melv of Kansas City's Better Off Dead joins us for the cover band segment and we honor Bobby"Blue" Bland in the Black Music MomentSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 DSOIn the first of a series of segments to come, Rob talks with master luthier and co-designer of the Wall of Sound, Rick Turner.  This week he explains how he got into guitar building and his first association with the Grateful Dead.Billy Melv of Kansas City's Better Off Dead joins us for the cover band segment and we honor Bobby"Blue" Bland in the Black Music MomentSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices