Ric Robertson: Gathering Souls in the Quiet Corners of New York
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Ric Robertson discusses creativity, community, and his upcoming album in a personal conversation with the hosts.
This week on No Simple Road, Aaron, Mel, and Apple welcome singer-songwriter Ric Robertson for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about place, purpose, creativity, and the beautiful ways life and art intertwine. Ric joins us from his home in rural New York — a space that has organically evolved into something far more than a residence. Part sanctuary, part community hub, part intimate music venue, it’s a gathering place where songs are shared, connections are forged, and strangers often leave as family. We talk about the magic of creating intentional spaces for people to come together, especially in quieter corners of the world where culture doesn’t always arrive on its own. The conversation also turns toward Ric’s upcoming (and currently unnamed) new album, exploring the creative headspace he’s been living in and what listeners can expect from this next chapter of his musical journey. We also dive into Ric’s collaboration with the developers of the The Flow music app — a platform designed to help artists and fans connect in more meaningful, sustainable ways. Ric discusses why he believes tools like Flow could reshape how independent musicians share their art and…
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