Still on Tour: Rebel Hearts, Gen X, and Finding Solace in the Grateful Dead

Описание: People think moving is the hard part — visas, boxes, storage units. That’s the loud part.

The harder part is noticing when a place stops being somewhere you’re visiting and becomes the place your life is actually happening.

In this episode of Accidental Expat, I reflect on a lifetime of movement and the few places where I truly found community: music and bands, the military, and the Grateful Dead. From Dead parking lots to tape trading, from the Grand Forks flood relief project Wake of the Flood to living as an expat in Colombia, this is a story about recognition, belonging, and continuity.

I share the full National Public Radio interview from 1997 about Wake of the Flood, now preserved in the National Archives, and connect it to the present — rediscovering my own music archive from 2001–2002, releasing Must Be the Moon, navigating life after a liver transplant, and preparing to see Iron Maiden live in Bogotá with my wife for the first time.

This episode weaves together Grateful Dead culture, veteran identity, expat life, music as community, memory, and what it means to realize you’re still on tour — even when the cities change.

Links & Archives:
🎵 Steve’s Music Archive (including Must Be the Moon)
   • This Robert Hunter Song Has Only Been Reco...  
   • The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir - A Life That...  
🌹 Bob Weir — A Life That Opened Doors
   • The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir - A Life That...  
🎙 Free Will Burning Podcast (with Troy Patterson)
   / @srpvalkyrie  

If you were part of the Grateful Dead community, the tape-trading world, the Wake of the Flood project, or if any of this resonates with your own experience of movement, memory, or belonging — I’d love to hear from you.

Join us as we delve into the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead and their impact on the Rebel Hearts of Gen X. This iconic band has been a source of solace and inspiration for generations, and their music continues to captivate audiences to this day. From the psychedelic rock of the 60s to the jam band scene of the 90s, the Grateful Dead's influence can be heard in a wide range of genres. In this video, we'll explore the ways in which the Grateful Dead's music has provided a sense of community and comfort for fans, and how their legacy continues to evolve and thrive. Whether you're a longtime Deadhead or just discovering their music, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to understand the power and significance of the Grateful Dead. With their unique sound and dedication to their craft, the Grateful Dead have left an indelible mark on the music world, and their influence will be felt for generations to come.

We’ll see you next time, man.

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