Red Line Roots Podcast Season 3 Episode 3: The Simple Joy

The Simple Joy: The Power of Community
 
When I moved to North Carolina, I asked some folks about who is active in the local music scene and the name Tuck Satterfield kept coming up. One person said, “He knows everybody.” And while I have found that to be true, it’s also that Tuck is a real champion for songwriters and musicians in the NC Triangle. He goes to gigs, celebrates accomplishments, talks shop, lends support, and genuinely appreciates their art. 

On top of all that, Tuck is the primary songwriter for the Durham-based group The Simple Joy. Tuck is a thoughtful lyricist and together with his bandmates Stephen Muñoz (guitar, vocals), Pam McCarthy (percussion) and Michael Lowry (guitar, bass, vocals), creates songs that are deeply focused on our most intimate relationships and life’s unresolvable questions. But even though the subject matter can be serious, Tuck does not shy away from wry humor, and the groove and feel of the songs is often upbeat. 

I feel so fortunate to have been introduced to Tuck and to count him as a friend. I hope you enjoy our conversation! 

Photo Credit: Ken Templeton