JPR Live Sessions

Singer/songwriter Mindy Smith grew up in New York to adoptive parents. She later learned that her appreciation of traditional Appalachian music came naturally through her biological family.

The Nashville-based singer/songwriter was a member of the trio Stray Birds before launching a solo recording career in 2019. She released her fourth full-length studio album in the Summer of 2024.

The Pacific Northwest duo and their band play alternative folk with elements of rock and disco and the creative use of loopers, electronic drums, synthesizers, and their signature "telephone mic" for a sound that is all their own.

Jeffrey Foucault and Erik Koskinen sat down with Danielle Kelly to talk about their music and play some new songs.

The singer/songwriter super group doesn't let having a good time get in the way of writing great songs.

Veteran Southern Oregon singer/songwriter Alice Di Micele joined us along with her band Force of Nature. She's getting ready for a solo tour that includes dates in Colorado and the Midwest.

The former Southern Oregon resident and member of the band Intuitive Compass dropped by during a brief return to the region. Hear some unreleased tunes from his upcoming full-length record and talk about his career.

The Grammy-winning bluegrass singer and guitar virtuoso dropped by ahead of her performance at Britt and played a brand new single, a wonderful Grateful Dead cover, and the title track from her award winning album Crooked Tree.

Singer/songwriter and sought after collaborator, Steve Poltz stopped by the JPR Steve Nelson Performance Studio ahead of a gig in Ashland and on his way to the Oregon Country Fair.

The Oliver Wood Trio joined us just after the release of their new album - Fat Cat Silhouette.

Bart Budwig returns to JPR for his third JPR Live Session with a band this time. Joining him are Adria Ivan on bass, Graham Farrow on lead guitar and Zach Peach on drums.

Sean Hayes dropped by the JPR Steve Nelson Performance studio ahead of concert in Lithia Park in Ashland. He's known for his insightful lyrics and multi-genre soulful sound.

The husband and wife duo - Amy LaVere and Will Sexton met as collaborators in the Wanderers, a project with Luther Dickinson. They have since worked together on various projects including the Amy Lavere album Painted Blue.

From a new album to a new country, Imogen Clark is taking 2024 by storm.

Daniel Kelly hosts this JPR Live Session featuring two artists who record on the Chicago-based label, Ordinal Records.

Get to know some of the musicians from the Southern Oregon area - hear JPR Live Sessions with The Balladir, Sophia Phoenix, Miller Twins, Charlee Prayers and Mountaintop Sound.

The Southern Oregon punk/bluegrass band has been playing in the region for the last 11 years.

The rock-a-billy/alt-country combo has roots in the Portland punk scene. Their new album, Broken Hearted Blue drops in June. Hear some of their new tunes in this JPR Live Session.

The Nashville-based singer songwriter and her band joined us on their west coast tour in support of her new album Queen of Time.

The genre-bending singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist joined us during her West Coast tour in support of her new album Haunted Mountain.

The singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Plankenhorn joined us to talk about his career and play some tunes from his latest album Alone At Sea.

Singer/songwriter, Dylan LeBlanc and his band The Steel Vaqueros stopped by the JPR Steve Nelson Performance Studio to play some songs and chat with Danielle Kelly.

In spite of having one of the most famous last names in music, Lukas Nelson, with his band Promise of the Real, are calling their own shots and carving out their own niche and fan base.

Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Linaberry performs as The Bones of JR Jones. He returned to JPR while on tour with his latest album Slow Lightning.

The genre-bending singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist dropped by to share insights, talk about her career and play some songs from her latest release - Hey Guys Watch This - and a classic Country Joe and the Fish protest song re-purposed for 2024.

The Southern Oregon Americana 4-piece is fronted by Brothers Aaron and Phil Reed. They joined us for their fourth JPR Live Session and debuted some new songs ahead of a release later this year.

Hear Amy Ray talk about her career as half of the iconic folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, her solo work, and what's coming up in 2024. And, of course, she performs live with her band.

The Portland based singer-songwriter's work has drawn comparisons to Leif Vollebekk and Nathaniel Rateliff.

The Durham, NC duo have roots in the Pacific Northwest. Their new release is Imaginary People.

Born in Canada and now living in California, jazz vocalist Maria Schafer got her start in church choirs in Oklahoma as a kid.

Wild Honey features the vocals of Peia, Megan Danforth, and Cyrise Beatty Schachter who play multi-cultural folk music.

Hanneke Cassel has studied fiddle all her life. She and her band joined us in the JPR Steve Nelson Performance Studio to talk about her career and play some live tunes that are sure to have you dancing a jig.

The Portland-based indie-folk band is performing October 13 at The Hivve in Grants Pass.

Hear Seth Walker talk about his childhood and his creative endeavors which in addition to music include painting and his memoir Your Van is on Fire.

Multi-ethnic singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer and composer, Jessica Fichot returned to JPR with her band to talk about her past and her approach to music and perform live in this JPR Live Session.

Terry Robb is an award winning fingerstyle guitar player from Oregon with deep roots in blues and folk.

Hot off the release of their new album, My Entire Life, Susto joined us to talk about the new record and how they stay positive during difficult times.

Critically acclaimed singer and guitarist Hamish Anderson calls Melbourne, Australia home. He's currently touring in support of George Thorogood and the Destroyers.

The brainchild of frontwoman, Erika Wennerstrom, The Heartless Bastards released their 6th album A Beautiful Life in 2021 and are celebrating 20 years as a band.

With cello at its core, the Michal Palzewicz Trio creates a unique blend of folk, classical and world beat music. They were our favorite regional entrant in NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest this year.

Melissa Ruth is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and music teacher from the Sutherlin, Oregon area. Her new release is Bones.

Parker Millsap is our guest in this JPR Live Session. He's on tour with his new album Wilderness Within You.

Roots rocker Jackie Greene joined us in the studio to chat and play a few tunes before his show at The Historic Ashland Armory.

Ian George stopped by to play some tunes before heading to California for the next leg of his west coast tour.

Bear Rinehart took a moment from touring with his side project Wilder Woods to share some stories and new songs with us.

The Southern Oregon bluegrass combo Eight Dollar Mountain have been making music together since 2010.

Portland based New Constellations share new tracks and chat about their debut EP.

Everything Harmony, the new album from The Lemon Twigs, drops today.

Free Creature's new album, While We Can, is out. They're on a mini-tour of Southern Oregon to celebrate before heading to New Orleans for several shows during Jazzfest.

Eric Pollard - a musician currently residing in Southern Oregon - is Actual Wolf. He is part of various Southern Oregon music projects and has several albums under his belt. His latest record, Hometown Hero, was released last May.

Originally from Georgia, now calling Southern Oregon home, Adam Gabriel is a regular feature at local music venues. His new album Back Room is out April 1st.