51. Dango Rose

BIG NEWS FOR MIDDLE CLASS ROCK STAR! We're now reaching 25 FM frequencies throughout Colorado via Chris K's radio show, The Colorado Playlist. My guest this week is Elephant Revival founding member, Dango Rose. For seventeen years, Dango traveled nationally and internationally in touring bands. In 2006, he co-founded Elephant Revival and spent eleven years performing and recording with this influential outfit that pioneered the genre, “Transcendental Folk.” Rose penned band favorites like, When I Fall, The Pasture, Jet Lag Blues and others. Since Elephant Revival decided to go on hiatus in May 2018, Dango has taken refuge in the recording studio while focusing upon songwriting collaborations with various artists. Here he melds his background in traditional forms with the more transformational elements of musical craft. As journalist Marc Tonglen explains, “He reminds me of a cross between Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens and Alan Parsons, while remaining deeply embedded in the progressive Indie-Folk scene. His voice is distinctive, words penetrating and his arrangements— on the edge, yet engaging." In this episode, we talk about Rose's most recent release, Life’s Too Short, which came out on November 13. We also chat about his travels in various touring bands and getting to perform alongside the likes of Abigail Washburn and Béla Fleck, how Elephant Revival got started, selling out Red Rocks, and what it's like to be stuck with Pete Seeger in a snowed in cabin. Towards the end of the conversation, Dango talks about Elephant Collective, his own studio, production house, and artist empowerment program. Interested artists can reach out to Dango through the Elephant Collective links below. If 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!! PLUS.. we now have a Middle Class Rock Star Podcast Spotify Playlist. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/andysydow You can support my artist career and this podcast for as little as $3 per month. The price of one cup of coffee helps keep this podcast one its feet. Any and every contribution is greatly appreciated! Dango Rose Website & Socials: www.dangorose.com https://www.facebook.com/dango.rose https://www.facebook.com/dangorosemusic/ https://www.instagram.com/dangorose/?hl=en -- @dangorose Elephant Revival Website & Socials: www.elephantrevival.com https://www.facebook.com/elephantrevival https://www.instagram.com/elephantrevival/ -- @elephantrevival Elephant Collective Productions: www.elephantcollective.com https://www.instagram.com/elephantcollectivetribe/ -- @elephantcollectivetribe Episode Music: Theme: “Secret Rodeo” by Andy Sydow Monologue Music: “Just One More Time” by Andy Sydow Sponsor Music: “Wicked Dreams” by Andy Sydow Interview Outro Music: “Who I Want To Be” by Andy Sydow Guest Music: “Shadow of the Horse” by Dango Rose