84. Ordinary Elephant

Published: Dec. 9, 2021, 8 p.m.

b'Welcome to season 4 of Middle Class Rock Star! It was nice having a break, but I\'m excited to bring a bunch of new, wonderful guests to the show this season.\\n\\nThis first episode of the new season (84th overall) features Crystal and Pete Damore (Duh-more)of Ordinary Elephant. The Louisiana based husband and wife folk duo is a melting pot of their favorite influences(such as Gillian Welch, Guy Clark, and Anais Mitchell)yet have a sound that is completely their own. \\n\\nDuring our conversation, we discuss touring and life on the road, leaving the stability of a day job, and the folk scene around the US. We also chat about Pete\'s banjo style and dig in on Crystal\'s ability to write from unique perspectives. \\n\\n*Named International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year.\\n\\n*Mary Gauthier says, \\u201cTwo become one, in song...hand-in-glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery.\\u201d\\n\\n*The Associated Press is calling their latest album, Honest, \\u201cone of the best Americana albums of the year.\\u201d\\n\\nIf you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!!\\n\\nIF YOU\'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I\'M NOW ON PATREON! www.patreon.com/andysydow\\n\\nGuest Links:\\nWebsite: www.ordinaryelephant.net\\nPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ordinaryelephant\\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KDRZ2NwxT9UZ0RyG8gHFs\\n\\nGuest Music:\\n"Honest" by: Ordinary Elephant\\n"Before I Go" by: Ordinary Elephant\\n\\nEpisode Music:\\n**All original music by Andy Sydow\\n\\nSponsors:\\nA huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF.\\nFor any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com\\n\\npqmastering.com\\nnarratorrf.com'