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A reimagining of the language of the Great American Songbook, where jazz meets pop against a backdrop of a 1960s Manhattan love story with music and story by Chris Stamey.

North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC


    • Dec 22, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Occasional Shivers Podcast Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 2:09


    A reimagining of the language of the Great American Songbook, where jazz meets pop against a backdrop of a 1960s Manhattan love story, returns this year with a new ending, new songs and new performances in Chris Stamey's "Occasional Shivers." Here's a preview of the program and the podcast .

    Episode 1 - I Love the Sound of the Traffic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 6:25


    In which Bags Benmont, leader of the Satin and Sparkle orchestra, encounters a surprising figure in front of NY’s Plaza Hotel, on a snowy New Years Eve day, 1963.

    Episode 2 - What Is This Music That I Hear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 5:44


    In which Bags and newcomer Will Cassidy arrive at Birdie McDavenish’s holiday party and meet a group of unusual characters. A song is commissioned, and a scuffle narrowly avoided.

    Episode 3 - In-tox-i-choc-li-fi-ca-tion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 6:50


    In which legendary songwriter Paul Carter expounds on the whys and wherefores of "In-tox-cho-cli-fi-ca-tion."

    Episode 4 - I Fall In Love So Easily

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 8:01


    In which songstress Jennifer Delancey’s casual remark in Central Park inspires Will; a late-night phone call then reveals a concern.

    Episode 5 - Beneath the Underdog

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 7:01


    In which Paul details some ancient history. Then all protest a threatened calamity.

    Episode 6 - Lover, Can You Hear Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 9:06


    In which Will and Paul explore the nature of the muse, a secret is discovered, and a rainy-night visit to the Village Vagabond illuminates the theft of a song.

    Episode 7 - Stormy Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 8:20


    In which life grows complicated for the young lovers, at a meal at the Palm Court. Several letters arrive, followed by a mass dissolution and a sad separation.

    Episode 8 - You Pick the Hits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 15:43


    In which a year has passed. Famed radio show You Pick the Hits’ winter song contest unveils the top three winners for 1965, with unexpected consequences.

    Episode 9 - The End (plus bonus tracks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 13:52


    In which Bags sets out for another party as snow blankets the city. A song is heard in the distance.

    Episode 10 - Bonus - Full Radio Version of Occasional Shivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 59:37


    The podcast concludes with the full radio edit of Occasional Shivers .

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