This week on No Simple Road we are so excited to have the one and only Jake Eddy as our guest on the show!
Jake Eddy is a bluegrass guitarist born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He began his musical career and lifelong addiction to the road playing banjo professionally at the age of fourteen with bluegrass-legend Melvin Goins. His guitar playing, which is primarily influenced by bluegrass and jazz, is showcased on his debut album of fiddle tunes entitled "Jake Eddy", which features such greats as Grammy-Award winning Bryan Sutton, Rob Ickes, and Kenny Smith. He tours as a sideman with the Becky Buller Band from Manchester, TN as well as his own group. His current touring group features his brother, Carter on upright bass and NC-native Graham Brewer on Mandolin.
We talk with Jake about:

Why a garden keeps him grounded at home.

Using the skill of playing fast to draw folks into his musical world.

How bluegrass became part of his DNA.

Some solid advice for new players.

What it was like to hit the road at fourteen along side musical giants.

If he feels like he missed out on actually being 'a kid'.

Playing music with synesthesia.

How and why he started the 'homestay' program for his students.

The story of acquiring his 1943 Martin D28.

... and a whole lot more!
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