Splendid Radio w Josh David, Phillip Dittrick & Greg C.

Quick Overview

Musician Josh David and drummer Phillip Dittrick discuss their musical journeys, influences, and the launch of "Vine and Fig Tree," an independent record label and artist platform. Josh David, known for his passionate musicianship and humanitarian spirit, co-founded Vine and Fig Tree with Jackie to empower artists to control their work and receive fair compensation, embodying the principle that "every man must get pay according to his work."

Key Points: Josh David, a passionate musician and humanitarian, co-founded "Vine and Fig Tree" with Jackie, an independent record label and artist platform, to ensure artists are paid fairly for their work, stating "every man must get pay according to his work." Josh David's primary musical inspiration was bassist Mike Grio, who he later collaborated with to restart the Whalers reunion, and he was deeply influenced by Jermaine Jackson's "underrated" bass playing. Phillip Dittrick, a drummer, was initially inspired by The Police, noting their reggae influence and the band's practice of incorporating reggae beats into their music. Josh David recounted an iconic moment playing bass for Q-Tip when Prince unexpectedly joined the stage, though Josh's bass was missing at the time, making him feel "unprepared for like the most important meeting." The discussion highlighted a decline in the "sacred language" of listening to full albums, with the host emphasizing the importance of album covers, liner notes, and lyrics for a complete musical experience. "Vine and Fig Tree" aims to release new music from Josh David's band Gideon Force (aka Dub Rock), John Wills, and the Judah Tribe sophomore album "Satellite Radio," alongside collaborations with artists like Baroo Hines and Carlen Davis. Both Josh and the host shared challenging experiences on tour buses, emphasizing that touring is not always luxurious and requires trust in drivers, with Josh noting a 2018 Whalers tour where they were "sliding down mountains of ice in blizzard cold."