About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Brick Lohr and Kris Howland about music, community, and the Ramble Festival.

This week on No Simple Road, we're bringing together two passionate champions of music, community, and culture for a conversation that celebrates everything we love about the grassroots scene. Joining Aaron, Mel, and Apple are Brick Lohr, promoter and visionary behind the beloved Ramble Festival, and Kris Howland of Heady Wax Fiends, one of the most respected vinyl-loving communities in the jam band world. As the countdown to this year's Ramble Festival continues, we dive deep into what makes this gathering such a special experience for music lovers, Deadheads, vinyl collectors, and festival family alike. Brick shares the story behind the festival's growth, the vision that guides it, and how Ramble continues to cultivate an intimate atmosphere where music, art, and connection thrive. Kris joins the conversation to discuss the enduring power of vinyl culture, the community that has formed around Heady Wax Fiends, and why physical music remains such an important part of the live music experience. Together, we explore the intersection of collecting, community, and the shared love of discovering new music through old-school formats. But that's not all. In a special live announcement…

People in this episode

Hosts: Aaron, Mel, Apple

Guests: Brick Lohr, Kris Howland

Topics covered

• music
• community
• vinyl culture
• grassroots festivals
• interviews

Keywords

• Ramble Festival
• Heady Wax Fiends
• vinyl culture
• music community
• Deadheads
• festival family
• independent music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heady Wax Fiends, The Ramble Festival, The Hip Snacks

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