Rachel Dean became acquainted with Neal Casal when he was playing with Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. They became close friends who shared many adventures, and Neal worked closely with Rachel on her debut solo album Indian Summer, co-producing, playing, and even taking the photos for the gatefold. Most recently, Neal contributed his signature guitarwork to Rachel's self-titled release with her band Starlight Cleaning Co. Rachel shares stories from these sessions and their friendship in this interview. Learn more about Rachel’s music: http://www.starlightcleaningco.com/about.html

Song clips in this episode: 

“So Far Astray” - Neal Casal, Roots & Wings

“The Cold & The Darkness” - Tim Heidecker, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal

“So Far Astray” - Rachel Dean, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal

“The Race” - Starlight Cleaning Co. Self Titled

Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal

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Jesse Aycock is a musician from Tulsa, Oklahoma who was a long-time fan of Neal Casal before they connected through a mutual friend. After meeting and becoming friends, Neal worked on Jesse's solo album Flowers and Wounds before recruiting him to join Hard Working Americans. In this interview, Jesse describes the fortuitous circumstances of their introduction, stories from recording his version of "The Losing End Again" for Highway Butterfly, and the importance of having honest conversations about mental health.

Song clips in this episode: 

“The Losing End Again” - Jesse Aycock, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal

“The Losing End Again” - Neal Casal, Roots and Wings

Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal

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Kenny Roby first met Neal back in 1997, when Kenny’s Raleigh, NC based band, 6 String Drag, signed to Steve Earle’s E-Squared record label and made their classic album High Hat. Neal and Kenny became great pals and Neal invited Kenny along to open a month of shows on his 1998 tour of the UK and France. They sang together every night and when the tour ended they came back to the states and recorded their duo album Kenny Roby & Neal Casal: Black River Sides. They stayed friends until Neal’s passing in 2019 and Kenny recorded a fantastic version of Neal’s song “Too Much To Ask” for the Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal tribute album. Learn more about Kenny: https://kennyroby.net/

Song clips in this episode:

6 String Drag Bottle of Blues

Ain’t Got The Time

When I Loved You 

Silver Moon

Too Much To Ask

New Day

Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal

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