Ep. 10 Reed Mathis (Billy and the Kids, Tea Leaf Green, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and more)

Rob talks with bass virtuoso Reed Mathis about growing up in a non-Grateful Dead environment and catching on to it later in life.  He talks about learning the music as he begins to play with members of the Dead and extended family and how its spirit has influenced him in all facets of his musicianshipWe pay tribute to Elizabeth Cotten  in the Black Music Moment, finish our talk about the Wall of Sound in the Sarno Music Solutions Breakdown, and talk with Joni Bottari of the all female band Brown Eyed Women Support the podcast via Patreon or a one time contribution at PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired Gear Sarno 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. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays) Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices