Jeff Gorman is cycling on The Road to Newport and he’s here to talk to all about this epic adventure. One half of the amazing and powerful rock duo Illiterate Light, Jeff, along with his bandmate Jake Cochran — who both pioneered the pedal powered and off-the-grid Bike Stage at Newport Folk — are cycling the 700 miles from the Shenandoah Valley all the way to Newport, Rhode Island for this year’s Newport Folk Festival!!
Illiterate Light represents the true epic nature of the DIY spirit — that authenticity, energy and boundless creativity can truly bring people together and even seek to create change. Jeff talks to me about what this epic year of 2025 has already brought the band, and we discuss the importance of bike riding, their latest album, Arches, and what it meant to Jeff to play with My Morning Jacket at MMJ’s One Big Holiday festival this past April.
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Show Notes:
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg
06:40 The Road to Newport: Cycling and Music
09:32 The Bike Stage at Newport Folk Festival
12:24 Artists and Performances at the Festival
15:17 The Significance of Participation and Community
18:23 Personal Journeys and Environmental Awareness
21:26 The Future of Cycling and Music
24:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
30:06 Biking Through Life and Music
31:36 Community Engagement and Bike Advocacy
32:50 Innovative Touring: The Road to Newport
33:26 Partnerships and Equipment: Jamis Bikes
36:06 Preparing for the Journey: Logistics and Challenges
37:23 Exciting Performances: Upcoming Shows and Collaborations
39:51 The Magic of Red Rocks: A Dream Come True
42:30 Collaborating with Influences: My Morning Jacket
44:30 The Power of Music: Emotional Connections
55:14 Support and Brotherhood in Music
56:39 Celebrating the Release of 'Arches' and Its Impact
59:07 The Creative Process at Sunset Sound
01:05:17 The Legacy of Sunset Sound and Its Influence
01:09:50 The Evolution of Illiterate Light's Sound
01:15:52 Embracing Creativity and the Journey
01:21:22 Preparing for the Road to Newport
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