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 repertoire. Stu is one of the lucky ones who has been able to play the Garcia guitars and we touch on that, as well. Also on the program is Josh Talley of inDEADnation out of Baltimore MD and in the Black Music Moment we honor the one and only Chuck Berry Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays) https://paypal.me/themusicplays Grateful Sweats Subtle and Unique Dead Inspired Gear Sarno Music Solutions Producing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri Blue Jade Audio Mastering St louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999 The Authenticity Academy Get 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 needs https://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 repertoire. Stu is one of the lucky ones who has been able to play the Garcia guitars and we touch on that, as well. Also on the program is Josh Talley of inDEADnation out of Baltimore MD and in the Black Music Moment we honor the one and only Chuck Berry Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays) https://paypal.me/themusicplays Grateful Sweats Subtle and Unique Dead Inspired Gear Sarno Music Solutions Producing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri Blue Jade Audio Mastering St louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999 The Authenticity Academy Get 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 needs https://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices