Keeping Music Sacred with Ed Jurdi of Band of Heathens (Episode 30)

I met Ed Jurdi at a taping of The Travis Book Happy Hour in March of 2021. Our mutual friend Nicki Bluhm was on the show and she’d invited Ed, who’d recently moved to Asheville, to attend. I was not yet acquainted with Band of Heathens or Ed Jurdi, but when we met after the show I was struck by his warmth and attentiveness. It was a couple years before I would get him to Brevard to join me, but immediately during rehearsals I knew we’d be friends and this would only be the first of many times we’d share a stage. I had a blast on this episode (as evidenced by my over-playing) and I’m happy to share it with you.This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com This episode was recorded live at 185 King St in Brevard, North Carolina on May 30th, 2023. Huge thanks to Ed Jurdi, Tommy Maher, Thompson Guitars, Americana Vibes, and The Bluegrass Situation. If you’re enjoying the podcast please subscribe and leave a positive review. You can find us on Instagram (@thetravisbookhappyhour) and Facebook and online at thetravisbookhappyhour.com.Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods Timestamps0:00 - Soundbyte0:49 - Introduction2:09 - Bill K’s introduction2:45 - Travis’ audience greeting3:31 - “All I’m Asking”7:33 - “Bumblebee”12:52 - “What a joy”13:27 - “Jackson Station”18:32 - Interview34:11 - “South By Somewhere”38:51 - “The Good Doctor”42:45 - “Walking and Talking”48:43 - Outro