This week on No Simple Road, Aaron, Mel, and Apple sit down with Murph & Primo, the independent promoters behind the 2nd Annual Warlock Koolaid Campout — a grassroots music festival built by and for the Deadhead community in Oregon and beyond.
From humble beginnings to a growing gathering of like-minded souls, Murph and Primo share the story of how Warlock Koolaid Campout came to life — fueled by a love of music, community, and that unmistakable magic that happens when the right people come together under the open sky. We dive into what it really takes to build a festival from the ground up, the challenges of staying independent, and the intention behind creating a space that feels authentic, inclusive, and rooted in the spirit of the Grateful Dead.
The conversation flows through the ethos of the Deadhead scene — improvisation, connection, freedom, and family — and how those values shape every aspect of the campout experience. Murph and Primo open up about curating the lineup, fostering a safe and welcoming environment, and why gatherings like this matter now more than ever in a world that’s often missing that sense of real connection.
Like all things No Simple Road, this episode goes deeper than just music. It’s about community-building, following a vision, and saying yes to the wild idea that you can create something meaningful from the ground up — and invite others to be part of it.
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