Steve Silberman Revisited | The Marinade Bonus Episode

The great Steve Silberman passed away last week. In his memory we revisit his 2020 appearance on The Marinade. Steve was a mensch and he will be deeply missed. 

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Marinade Moments | Sturgill Simpson at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL, November 2, 2014

Shitty 2014 cell phone photo by Jason Earle

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  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000664896714

Transcript

Welcome to Marinade Moments. I am your host Jason Earle and this is the show where I tell stories from a life well attended. I’ve been fortunate to take in a ton of cool events in my life. This is the space where we bond over the beauty of live music. On this episode I am going to tell the tale of seeing Sturgill Simpson at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, Florida on November 2, 2014. I’ll start by reading a piece I wrote right after the show and then add some context at the end. This post first appeared on my old blog Floridabout. Damnit, I miss blog culture.

“Marijuana, LSD, Psilocybin, and DMT/They all changed the way I see/But love’s the only thing that ever saved my life.”

-Sturgill Simpson in his wonderful song Turtles All the Way Down the Line

That was going to be my hook for this post. Shit, it does the trick, right? But during the process of ensuring that I quoted Sturgill properly, I Googled the lyrics to the song. Spend a couple of minutes with this-

I’ve seen Jesus play with flames in a lake of fire that I was standing in/Met the devil in Seattle and spent nine months inside the lion’s den/Met Buddha yet another time/And he showed me a glowing light within/But I swear that God is there every time I glare in the eyes of my best friend…

  There’s a gateway in our minds that leads somewhere out there, far beyond this plane/Where reptile aliens made of light cut you open and pull out all your pain

Those lyrics ain’t exactly Top 40 material. Yet Sturgill Simpson humbly and graciously pointed out mid-set at Jack Rabbits last month that two artists had more than one album on the Billboard charts at the time of that show- Sturgill and Taylor Swift.

For juxtaposition’s sake-

‘Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play/And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate/Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake/I shake it off –Taylor Swift

Such is the good and somewhat befuddling of American society. We are huge and diverse and we sell out Jack Rabbits on a Sunday night for a guy who managed some semblance of mainstream success with lyrics like, When reptile aliens made of light/cut you open and pull out all your pain, while simultaneously making a multi-millionaire out of Kim Kardashian.

To each their own, but meanwhile Sturgill Simpson is our time and place’s answer to Steve Earle or Waylon Jennings or any number of transcendental talents who made us think about country music in a different way- genre-bending bad asses that completely reinvented tunes of a certain bent.

He undeniably sounds a lot like Waylon- a fact that Sturgill begrudgingly acknowledged mid-set when he declared that Jacksonville would be witnessing the last time that he would cover Watasha, and then proceeded to melt our faces with an outstanding version of Waymore’s Blues.

Comparisons aside, Sturgill Simpson stands soundly on his own two feet. There are few singers or songwriters in roots music who can hold a candle to Waylon Jennings. So far in his rise to prominence, Sturgill Simpson belongs in that breath. He put on the kind of show that keeps a working man out beyond his bedtime and leaves him buzzing for days subsequent. We witnessed slam poetry for the intellectual Southern set that night- a beautiful moment that is unlikely to be recaptured due to the size of venues that Sturgill now rightly commands. Here’s to hoping that the tides of popular sentiment allow the Sturgill Simpson’s of the world to keep pace with the starlets of pop.

I almost didn’t got to his show. My beloved Jacksonville Jaguars played the Cincinnati Bengals that day. I was a season ticket holder. I had a routine on those days. Since I’d be drinking a few beers I always got home right after the game and hydrated. Wound down and went to bed as early as possible so as to feel good the next day. A football game will take it out of you.

Just as I was settling in for the night, I got a Facebook message from an old friend. He had an extra ticket to see Sturgill at Jack Rabbits. Jack Rabbits is a tiny rock club. I got out of bed, dressed, and hustled over there on my bike. 

Sturgill was on the precipice of really popping. Metamodern Sounds in Country Music had taken the Americana world by storm and the genre itself was finally getting its just due outside of a niche fan base. I don’t think anyone would have predicted the ark of Sturgill’s career going the way it did. An Anime soundtrack, two bluegrass records, his rebirth as Johnny Blue Skies. But, you knew something very special was happening.

I guess my main takeaway is one I don’t listen to as much as I should. Always go to the show.

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Laurel Cove Festival 2024 Day Two | Jason's Journal

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As part of our Grounded Summer tour I am in Pineville, KY, covering Laurel Cove Festival.

If you are new to The Marinade, maybe you went to Laurel Cove, this came across your social media feed and you wanted to relive the weekend, welcome. I’ll give you a little context for the show. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. 

The bulk of our work looks like me, Jason Earle, sitting down with an artist and talking about process. We are also fortunate to cover live creative events like this one. My goal is to bring you along for the ride.

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Laurel Cove Festival 2024 | Jason's Journal

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As part of our Grounded Summer tour I am in Pineville, KY, covering Laurel Cove Festival.

If you are new to The Marinade, maybe you went to Laurel Cove, this came across your social media feed and you wanted to relive the weekend, welcome. I’ll give you a little context for the show. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. 

The bulk of our work looks like me, Jason Earle, sitting down with an artist and talking about process. We are also fortunate to cover live creative events like this one. My goal is to bring you along for the ride.

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Blackwater Sol Revue 2024 Day Two | Jason's Journal

Photo by Alycia Pollock

Jason shares his reflections on day two of Blackwater Sol Revue at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, FL. Anders Osborne, G. Love, The Allman Betts Band, and JJ Grey and Mofro are featured. 

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Blackwater Sol Revue Day One | Jason's Journal

Photo by Alycia Pollock

Jason shares his reflections on day one of Blackwater Sol Revue at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, FL. Satsang, Lucero, American Aquarium, and JJ Grey and Mofro are featured. 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G57PSdkHFtTYxlisNx2ig?si=bdddecadd542412e

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000656811028

Suwannee Spring Reunion 2024 | Jason's Journal

Photo by: Jason Earle

Jason's Journal live from Suwannee Spring Reunion 2024! Jason talks about the magic of the Suwannee roots festivals and tells tales from seeing The Steel Wheels, Hattie Craven and Joe Craven, Town Mountain, and more. 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000650140741

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ayqClyH6QcQpLYk0SDo4Q?si=2fc537cff2014e1e

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O_LIW188R4?si=gQEFlSc7fpGJ-9p9

Orange Blossom Revue Festival Day 2 | Jason's Journal

Photo by Jenn Ross

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff.

This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action.

On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are recapping day one of the 2023 Orange Orange Blossom Revue Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Cat Ridgeway, Kaitlin Butts, Mike and the Moonpies, Brent Cobb, and JJ Grey and Mofro.

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Orange Blossom Revue Festival 2023 | Jason's Journal

Photo by Jenn Ross

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff.

This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action.

On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are recapping day one of the 2023 Orange Orange Blossom Revue Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Harper O'Neill, Molly Tuttle, and The Wood Brothers.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000637277768

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lfEeu63vQAMQS6Gaas9Dp?si=62addb65530b4d36

Marinade Moments | Amanda Shires and Rod Picott at European Street Cafe in Jacksonville, FL | May 24, 2012

Welcome to Marinade Moments. I am your host Jason Earle and this is the show where I tell stories from a life well attended. I’ve been fortunate to take in a ton of cool events in my life. This is the space where we bond over the beauty of live music. On this episode I am going to tell the tale of seeing Amanda Shires and Rod Picott at European Street Cafe in Jacksonville, FL, on May 24, 2012.

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Marinade Moments | Neutral Milk Hotel at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall | May 7, 2015

Welcome to Marinade Moments. I am your host Jason Earle and this is the show where I tell stories from a life well attended. I’ve been fortunate to take in a ton of cool events in my life. This is the space where we bond over the beauty of live music. On this episode I am going to tell the tale of seeing Neutral Milk Hotel at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on May 7, 2015.

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Liste to In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel: https://tidal.com/browse/album/37265686

Marinade Moments | Meeting Steve Earle at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL | September 7, 2017

Jason Earle of The Marinade Podcast tells the story of meeting legendary songwriter Steve Earle after his set at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL, on September 7, 2017.

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Marinade Moments | Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre | September 10, 2016

Jason tells the story of seeing Brian Wilson present the legendary Beach Boys album Pet Sounds at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in 2016. 

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Bonus: What We're Gettin' Down On Episode 1

Jason Earle and his good friend Peter Haroldson talk about the art that has them fired up at the moment! Peter talks about his video game of the year Citizen Sleeper. Jason tries to change minds about David O'Russell's film Amsterdam.

This is the first episode in a monthly series. After this you can only find What We're Gettin' Down On on Patreon. If you like what you hear, please consider joining our Patreon community to ensure you do not miss a single episode!

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Cha Wa

Cha Wa sashays into The Marinade! Cha Wa is a band from New Orleans whose music celebrates Mardi Gras Indian culture while fusing jazz, funk, rock, blues, soul - all of the good stuff. 

Their latest record is called My People. You can find all things Cha Wa at chawaband.com.

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Cha Wa sashays into The Marinade! Cha Wa is a band from New Orleans whose music celebrates Mardi Gras Indian culture while fusing jazz, funk, rock, blues, soul - all of the good stuff.  Their latest record is called My People. You can find all things Cha Wa at chawaband.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Fantastic Negrito

Photo by Ken Friedman

Photo by Ken Friedman

Fantastic Negrito jumps into The Marinade! The singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist connects via Zoom to talk about his latest record Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?, his appearance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this year, overcoming setbacks, having a dialogue about difficult topics, and so much more. 

Find Fantastic Negrito at fantasticnegrito.com.

Find Hardly Strictly Bluegrass at hardlystrictlybluegrass.com.

Fantastic Negrito jumps into The Marinade! The singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist connects via Zoom to talk about his latest record Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?, his appearance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this year, overcoming setbacks, having a dialogue about difficult topics, and so much more.  Find Fantastic Negrito at fantasticnegrito.com.

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