Podcast appearances and mentions of alana davis

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Garrison Starr joins us to talk about her latest project “My Sister, My Brother” and Ani DiFranco's 1995 album “Not A Pretty Girl.” Other discussion includes relationships with moms, harmony singing with Sean McConnell, Spokane, being no good at lying, Neilson Hubbard, doing it yourself, judging title tracks, cats in trees, 6 minute long songs, and our first introductions to Ani's music (thanks Alana Davis and “My Best Friend's Wedding”).Songs in the episode from Garrison's records include “Just A Little Rain” (used as the intro song) & “Almost There” & “More Than You Could Give” (from My Sister, My Brother).Check out Garrison Starr at: https://www.garrisonstarr.com/Check out Ani and her label Righteous Babe at: https://www.righteousbabe.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

“Cuando” Adam Topol doesn't sit behind a kit the size of Alex Van Halen's or Chad Smith's, but he's equally as mighty. Topol is like Charlie Watts in the sense that he just kind of sits in the pocket and holds it all down. Like Watts, his style looks super laid back, but looks are deceptive because laid back appearance aside, big work is getting done. Topol is a subtle player who's inventive, tasteful and intuitive and he plays with a blend of finesse and muscle—he's one of the best drummers on the planet. Subtlety aside, the Lake Tahoe born Topol was reared on punk rock and his teenage years were spent listening to bands like Black Flag and the Adolescents. The young drummer pounded away on his kit to the loud stuff, but he was also equally smitten by the quieter stuff like the music of Cat Stevens. Educated at USC and the Berklee College of Music, Tool's formal education quickly gave way to knowledge that can only come from outside a university campus. In other words, real life. And in his real life, Topol soaked the world up. A fan of jazz and Afro Cuban percussion, Topol spent time in Cuba studying the discipline of drums. Although Topol might be best known as the longtime drummer for Jack Johnson, he's sat behind the kit for Alana Davis, Ziggy Marley, Eddie Vedder, David Gilmour and Jimmy Cliff. He's played in a band with Joey Santiago of the Pixies, been a part of the Culver City Dub Collective and put out great solo albums like 2019's Cuando, which showcased his talents as a singer-songwriter. Adam is a practitioner who plays with fine drawn precision, rhythmic smarts and musical intuition. He's a fabulous player and a very cool guy www.adamtopol.com www.adamtopol.bandcamp.com www.bombshellradio.com Stereo Embers www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenonline.com IG: @emberspodcast

SEND IT IN: Remember, you can submit your own questions on Twitter for potential use on future episodes - send them to host Tyler Springs (@TyphoonSprings) with the hashtag #AskCoachTrina....What's ahead:Facing two of the league's best teams, Memphis shows heart, fighting to the very end in a pair of losses. Coach Trina talks about her team's near-misses against UCF and Tulane, big contributions from forward Alana Davis, and how the Tigers learn from past mistakes without living in them....Also inside this episode:*A preview of the team's game at ECU (Feb. 13), as well as an upcoming rematch vs. SMU (Feb. 16)*Executive associate AD Lauren Ashman discusses the Tigers' schedule adjustment after an ice storm*Graduate student Alana Davis talks about her shooting, the team's growth, and career aspirations...Next episode coming:Sat., Feb. 19, 1:15pm on News Talk 98.9 (leading into Memphis women's basketball pregame vs. Wichita State)...The Katrina Merriweather Podcast is sponsored by Simmons Bank and continues through the women's basketball season. The podcast is taped during the week and airs on Saturdays in the 1 o'clock hour on News Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis. Navigate to more information about the podcast and the University of Memphis women's basketball team by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/4bymv5chSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CARY MORIN has been described as "one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today.” With deft fingerstyle guitar and vocals that alternately convey melodic elation and gritty world-weariness, Morin crafts an inimitable style often characterized as roots-infused Native Americana with hints of bluegrass, folk, blues, and rock. He has performed at renowned venues across the globe, including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, and is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. LILLI LEWIS is a classically trained, award-winning singer/songwriter from New Orleans. Lewis is said to have "Sister Rosetta Tharpe's virtuoso commitment to her instrument and Odetta's vocal power, creating a show that is a force of nature.” Opening for Alana Davis, Dr. John, Kirk Joseph, Kermit Ruffins, Henry Butler and Jon Cleary to name a few, the social justice themes and human rights messages that filter into her lyrics, as well as her gospel-tinged vocals and instrumentation are a direct result from her upbringing spent listening to her father's sermons and southern choirs while learning the northern sensibilities of her civil rights activist mother. WoodSongs Kid: Ameera De Mel just turned 13 and has a powerful voice. She is from Lexington, Kentucky.

On today's show: Meghan and Jessica recap the Grizzlies win over the Raptors, discuss LeBron James entering health and safety protocols, talk about Lincoln Riley's comments and more from around the sports landscape. DeAngelo Williams stops by before Alana Davis and Tyler Frierson hop on to discuss the Memphis Tigers women's basketball team and to announce their new podcast. (start) Grizz recap (17:00) Knicks v. Nets (19:00) Warriors v. Suns (26:00) LeBron James in health and safety protocols (30:00) Lincoln Riley (42:00) DeAngelo Williams (1:15:00) Alana Davis and Tyler Frierson Watch LIVE at 8am, weekdays on YouTube and the Grizzlies App: bit.ly/MemGrizzApp Watch today's full show at: youtube.com/grindcitymedia

Have you ever had a difficult "yes" to God?  What about being asked to care for multiple foster children as well as your own!  Hear the wonderful story of Alana and her husband and how they said "yes" to God and literally changed lives.

Nine-time Grammy nominee Ani DiFranco joins Scott and Paul to talk about her career as a fiercely independent singer-songwriter and activist, and share some insights into the social, political, and personal challenges that inspired her honest but hope-filled new studio album, Revolutionary Love. PART ONEPaul and Scott discuss the complicated legacy of genius songwriter/producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector, before paying tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in honor of the MLK holiday. They each choose a favorite song to emerge from the Civil Rights era and consider how King's message informs the artistic world today. PART TWOOur in-depth interview with the great Ani DiFrancoABOUT ANI DIFRANCOSinger, songwriter, musician, producer, poet, author, spoken-word artist, activist and entrepreneur Ani DiFranco has released more than 20 independent studio albums on her own label, Righteous Babe Records. Though often classified as “alternative folk,” DiFranco’s musical influences span a range of genres. After relentless touring, she reached a wide commercial audience in the late 1990s and early 2000s with albums such as Little Plastic Castle, Up Up Up Up Up Up, Revelling/Reckoning, Evolve, Educated Guess, and the gold-certified live album Living in Clip. The Grammy winner and nine-time nominee achieved her sole Top 40 hit as a songwriter when Alana Davis covered the DiFranco classic “32 Flavors” in 1997. The prolific and critically-acclaimed performer developed her own uniquely percussive guitar style and has collaborated with a range of artists, including Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Bruce Cockburn, Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, Maceo Parker, and Prince. In addition to releasing her own music, her label has issued recordings by Sara Lee, Andrew Bird, Nona Hendryx, and others. Ani was one of the first musicians to receive the Woman of Courage Award from the National Organization for Women, and was honored with both the Woody Guthrie Award and the Southern Center For Human Rights’ Human Rights Award. Her memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream, was released in 2019 by Viking Books. The New Orleans-based DiFranco’s latest album, Revolutionary Love, is a timely social statement scheduled for release on January 29, 2021.   

In the last episode of Session One of Candid Kick-It's, host Alana Davis sits down with her god sister Iyana Hill to close out the show with a discussion about God and their faith. Alana and Iyana spend this episode having a free flow, transparent and honest conversation about their relationships with God. They share their personal stories, ponder over working theories and give insight into how they stay grounded and faithful.     Keep up with us: Iyana's IG: @yanashanel   CKI's IG: @poetic.candids

Hey y'all! In this episode, I, Alana Davis, will be talking to you all, giving you more insight into who I am as a person and where I come from. I also go into the Candid Kick-It's origin story, sharing how it came to be and what I see for it in the future. Thank you all for your love and support. I appreciate it more than words can even describe!   Keep up with me: CKI Updates on IG @poetic.candids Personal IG page @alanakristinaaa

He's the current drummer for Hall and Oates and have been touring the world with them for the past 7 years. As the drummer for Live From Daryl's House Brian has been fortunate enough to record shows with Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Sammy Hagar, Aloe Blac, Gavin Degraw, Cheap Trick, Wyclef Jean, Daughtry, Todd Rundgren, Patrick Stump, Booker T. Jones, Grace Potter, Parachute, Guster, Daryl Hall, Chiddy Bang, Rumer, Nick Waterhouse, Minus the Bear, Johnny Swim, Amos Lee, Brett Dennen, Darius Rucker, Ben Folds, Kandace Springs, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, Elle King, Anderson East, Grace, Mayer Hawthorne, Allen Stone, Butch Walker, Jason Mraz, Shelby Lynne, Kenny Loggins, The O'Jays, Rob Thomas, Neon Trees, Cee Lo Green... Brian has also had the good fortune to be a band member/perform/tour/record with many other artists before my tenure with Hall and Oates: AWB, Patti Austin, Chuck Loeb, Alana Davis, Bobby Caldwell, Jason Robert Brown, Ariana Grande, Nelson Rangel, Special EFX, Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp, Keiko Matsui, Michael Franks, Jeff Kashiwa, Willie Colon, Gerald Veasley, Bob James, Jay Beckenstein, Dave Samuels, Cory Glover, Chieli Manucci, Kim Waters, The Sax Pack, Steve Cole and Paul Jackson Jr.,

Adam Rogers Interview: Make SURE you listen to an AMAZING lesson on defining yourself and how to get the universe behind your efforts (at the 2:18:20 mark on video, a little later on audio) INCREDIBLE stories here, playing NYC jazz clubs at 17 with the Gil Evans Orchestra, Bill Evans & others… Playing with John Pattitucci, Alana Davis, Michael Brecker (and his influence on Adam’s life), Paul Simon, Pat Metheny (and the unusual group he and Pat belong to), busking on the streets of NYC for 5 years (and the MANY lessons he learned from this), touring the world with a klezmer clarinetist… his cool guitars, being obsessive, Lake George, doing ONE thing really well, his musical parents, being honest with yourself. Totally amazing conversation, great call from an insanely talented player  Adam Rogers Interview: Born & raised in NYC, Adam Rogers studied classical music, and jazz with John Scofield. As a session player, he’s played on over 200 LPs and has toured extensively throughout the US & literally all over the world, with artists like Michael & Randy Brecker, Cassandra Wilson, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Joe Jackson, Marcus Miller, The Mingus Orchestra, John Pattitucci, Lizz Wright, Christian McBride, Brian Blade, Alana Davis, Dennis Chambers, Larry Coryell, and others. He co-led Lost Tribe, and has released 6 solo LPs - his latest, “Dice,” is a great trip through blues, funk, jazz & rock. Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

Nick is joined by Meredith Finch, Festival Director and Founder, and Alana Davis, Director of Artist Relations, of the Nevertheless Film Festival being held virtually July 9-12! Discussion includes the silver linings of holding a virtual film festival, some exciting things that must be held for next year, and a few of their personal favorites from this year’s film selection.

Jack Daley Interview: Loads of cool stories: Moving to NYC because he “HAD to make something happen,” connecting with Lenny Kravitz, Cindy Blackman, Little Steven, Beyonce… work ethic, a difficult professional transition where Jack had to reinvent himself, doing what you have to do, to make stuff work... Chevelles, Sushi, Spain, and more. Very cool A successful session player in NYC, Jack then spent 15 years w Lenny Kravitz on world tours, tv appearances, videos, CD’s and DVD’s. He’s played sessions, toured with,  produced or mixed for artists like Beyonce, Mick Jagger, Bo Diddley, Alana Davis, Five for Fighting, Joss Stone, Rob Thomas, Stevie Salas, Cindy Blackman and others. He’s currently touring with Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul. Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

The Neptunes, Unreleased Songs from 1997 - 2001, featuring Eminem, The Clipse, Kelis, Royce Da 5'9, Eric Benet, Alana Davis, N.E.R.D, Laterelle, Brian Mcknight, Tammy Lucas, Krayzie Bone and Pharrell. Host: Yusuff Instagram and Twitter: @bigmanyus Podcast: Instagram: @album_cuts YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekAqxevGRDk&feature=youtu.be Email albumcuts14@gmail.com

Moving from Israel to NYC and then to Nashville, and the challenges of adjusting to the cultural differences of each… working with Genesis, Chris Cornell, Tom Bukovac, Alana Davis… growing up in Israel, giving 100%, acceptance and being yourself. Great guy, very sincere  Nir Z is a 2-time winner of the Nashville Music Row drummer of the year award, and a successful lifetime session player in Israel, New York, and Nashville. He’s played or toured with John Mayer, Chris Cornell, Genesis, John Oates, Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Jason Mraz, Billy Squier and others Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

Moving the Fourth of July fireworks back to the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time since 2014 went off without any problems, although it did leave a few flames burning on the bridge after the fireworks were finished. It seemed to be the smoldering remains of the fireworks casings or leftover chemicals and not the infrastructure of the bridge itself. The FDNY fireboats stationed in the East River made quick work of the flames, holding back from using the full force of their water cannons so as not to damage the bridge. This was the 43rd annual Macy's fireworks display. From the editor: A Great Big City will no longer publish to Facebook 1 year ago on July 4, 2018 — A woman climbs the Statue of Liberty pedestal, causing Liberty Island to be evacuated and canceling many midday Fourth of July tours It's been three years now since a tourist stepped on an explosive device in Central Park, and police have no new leads into where the device came from or its intention. If you have any information or photos from that day, contact NYPD CrimeStoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (1-800-577-8477), via text message at CRIMES (274637), or via online form. In 2017, the NYPD and ATF increased the reward for potential leads to $40,000. 33 years ago on July 7, 1986 — A man with a sword attacks Staten Island ferry passengers 8 years ago on July 7, 2011, we were tracking the first seasonal case of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus being detected in the region. According to data collected by the CDC, July begins the active season for West Nile infections, which are spread via mosquito bites, so now is the time to be prepared and protect yourself from mosquitoes if you will be outside. If you'll be traveling overseas, take special precaution to avoid mosquito bites, and consider a vaccination against diseases that are common in the areas where you will be traveling. If you're staying in the city, you can even do your part by calling 311 with a report of standing water, defined as a place on public or private property where water gathers and remains for more than five days, creating a habitat where mosquitoes may breed. 108 years ago on July 9th, 1911, the New York Times described how a streak of hot weather, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees during the beginning of July 1911, made it difficult to transport ice from insulated storage warehouses to the "Greeks and Italians who have little ice depots in convenient basements", where people found it more convenient than waiting for the ice delivery wagons. Special honor goes out this week in recognition of Alelia Murphy, who will celebrate her 114th birthday on July 6th in Harlem. She is believed to be the oldest living American. Ms. Murphy was born in North Carolina in 1905 and has lived in Harlem since the 1920s. A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Our fireworks page monitors the city's announcements of upcoming fireworks, lists them on our site, and automatically sends out a notification just before the fireworks begin, so that you can watch the show or prepare your pet for the upcoming sounds of explosions. Visit agreatbigcity.com/fireworks to see the full calendar and follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts Park of the day The Big Park in Staten Island — Big Park was originally named Grandview Playground, but was always called "the big park" by locals, so it was renamed during renovation in 2017. The park has a wide array of playground equipment and sports fields. Positioned at the southwest corner of the Mariner's Harbor NYCHA houses, Big Park adds a welcome recreation area to the neighborhood. Parks Events Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View — Date: July 6, 2019 Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation. Plus, explore the surrounding landscapes and landmarks, including Turtle Pond, King Jagiello, and the 3,500-year-old "Cleopatra's Needle." Details Meet: Belvedere Castle (mid-Park at 79th Street).... Concert Calendar This is the AGBC Concert Calendar for the upcoming week: Morningside Lane, Mike Lawlor Banned, and Space Junk is Forever are playing FM Restaurant Bar and Lounge on Friday, July 5th. KCON NEW YORK 2019, ATEEZ, EVERGLOW, IZ*ONE, NU'EST, THE BOYZ, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER are playing Madison Square Garden on Saturday, July 6th. Summer School: Jonny Couch and GRITS. Outdoor Patio Show!, Jonny Couch, and grits. are playing Hard Times Christmas Liquors at the Sunset Bar on Saturday, July 6th. Dirty Bass is playing Schimanski in Williamsburg on Saturday, July 6th at 9pm. KCON 2019 NEW YORK, AB6IX, fromis_9, (G)I-DLE, Seventeen, SF9, and VERIVERY are playing Madison Square Garden on Sunday, July 7th. Got Ice Summer Fete is playing Knockdown Center in Maspeth on Sunday, July 7th at 2pm. Anberlin with I The Mighty is playing Irving Plaza in Noho / Union Square on Sunday, July 7th at 7pm. Legion of Skanks Podcast, Joe List, and Mark Normand are playing The Stand on Monday, July 8th. Los Campesinos! and Nervous Dater are playing Brooklyn Bowl on Tuesday, July 9th. Surfaces (16+) is playing Mercury Lounge in Lower East Side on Tuesday, July 9th at 6pm. Earth, Wind & Fire are playing Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side on Tuesday, July 9th at 8pm. Dar Williams and Susan Werner are playing City Winery on Wednesday, July 10th. Earth, Wind & Fire are playing Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side on Wednesday, July 10th at 8pm. Jason Mraz with Ripe is playing The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in Midtown West / Chelsea / Hudson Yards on Wednesday, July 10th at 8pm. Alana Davis is playing Rockwood Music Hall on Thursday, July 11th. CHVRCHES and Charly Bliss are playing Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, July 11th. MajorStage Presents: Live Hip Hop @ The Paper Box (Late Show), Dylie Dollas, and EMO-G are playing The Paper Box on Thursday, July 11th. Billy Joel is playing Madison Square Garden in Midtown West / Chelsea / Hudson Yards on Thursday, July 11th at 8pm. CHVRCHES with Charly Bliss is playing Radio City Music Hall in Midtown on Thursday, July 11th at 8pm. Operators (18+) is playing Bowery Ballroom in Lower East Side on Thursday, July 11th at 8pm. Soulive (21+) is playing Brooklyn Bowl in Downtown Brooklyn on Thursday, July 11th at 8pm. The Psychedelic Furs, Dear Boy, and James are playing The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Friday, July 12th. Charly Bliss is playing The Bowery Ballroom on Friday, July 12th. Kevin Johansen (21+) is playing Mercury Lounge in Lower East Side on Friday, July 12th at 6pm. Thanks for listening! Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. New York Fact Here's something you may not have known about New York: Penn Station is the busiest rail station in North America, seeing over 500,000 passengers per day Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 106°F on July 9, 1936 Record Low: 53°F on July 5, 1979 Weather for the week ahead: Light rain tomorrow through Thursday, with high temperatures rising to 91°F tomorrow. Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. 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In this episode, I speak with the clinical psychologist, Alana Davis, who talks about her work as a clinical psychologist and what the Division of Clinical Psychology, The DCP, in Scotland are up to. If you're listening to this using the Anchor.fm app, then I'd be delighted if you'd leave an audio message I can play in the next episode. I'd really love to hear your thoughts on what Alana has to say. And yes, I know there were bits where I sounded a bit like a psychology groupie… Sue me! Well, bugger me, that's been a bit of a challenging couple of weeks. For those who don't know me, I lose about a third of my life to dissociation where the world becomes unreal to me – where I lose most or all of my every day emotions – or I can experience the white-hot silent scream that fills all my senses. Where, after years of life with mental illness I know my only option is a darkened room with loud American cop shows with increased antipsychotics. It's hard not to feel the guilt and frustration that comes with my desire…hope that I'm going to be producing regular interesting, informative and entertaining podcasts, with great and varied guests (I've got loads of fine folk lined up for your future delectation) mental ill health, mental illness, mental malady, whatever you like to call it, is a pain in the arse… Anyway… Welcome to the Walk a Mile in My Shoes podcast - I'm your host, Chris young, and I'll be chatting with all kinds of folk, highlighting the experiences of people with mental health problems, many of whom feel on the edge of society, as I walk around the edge of the U.K. over the next couple of years. Following in the steps of a hero of mine, Satish Kumar, a Jain Monk who went on a peace march in the 1960's, I'll be taking no money with me. His guru felt, if he did, he'd lack the motivation to speak with people at the end of the day, and that the only people he'd meet would be hoteliers. I thought if this amazing man could walk from India into Pakistan - expect and receive wonderful hospitality when the two countries were at war - then I should expect nothing less from the people on this beautiful island of ours. So far, I've walked the 4 thousand or so miles anti-clockwise from Edinburgh to north wales and the people I've met, without exception, have been fabulous. Oh, I nearly forgot to mention, I have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder - a severe and enduring mental health problem - which, although it curtails me, doesn't define me. But this isn't a story about me - this is all about those fabulous people I'll be meeting as I go…well…during this time of inertia, I'm currently hunting down some of my social media heroes – people I've virtually bumped into over the years… That said, it doesn't have to be quite so selective…I'm inviting you to be part of the story - we're told we've become a more divided nation in recent years - I'm here to prove that wrong. Join me...I'd love to hear and share your story…help me on my journey, as we challenge mental health stigma, one conversation at a time. You can call me on 07535 035 909 Email me at hello@letswalkamile.org Or follow me on Twitter @walkamileUk

Today's Bombshell (Bombshell Radio) Bombshell RadioThursdays 2pm-3pm ESTRepeats Fridays 1am-2am EST & Sundays 11am-12pm ESTstereoembersmagazine.comStereo Embers MagazineAlex Green #Interview w/ Maira Kalman#StereoEmbers, #podcast, #RadioShow, #AlexGreen, # #Nowplaying , #BombshellRadio, #Soul, #AlanaDavisAlana Davis Saw Bad Brains When She Was Twelve”Although you might not know it by listening to Alana Davis’ brand of sultrysoul, she’s a huge fan of hardcore. So much so, that at 12 she got a fake IDso she could see shows at CBGB’s. Transfixed by the power and truth ofthe legendary band, Davis became a lifelong fan. Although her original plan was to be the bassist in a reggae band, Davis ended up stepping upto the mic and the result has been a career punctuated by a Grammynomination, collaborations with Jay-Z and Pharrrell, and an ubiquitoushit that was all over MTV. In this candid and energetic chat Davis talksto Alex about singing Aretha Franklin songs in the shower, growingup in Greenwich Village and her new album Love Again. She also talks abouther penchant for statistics, hearing her music in Whole Foods and her musicalrelationship with her father.

“Alana Davis Saw Bad Brains When She Was Twelve” Although you might not know it by listening to Alana Davis’ brand of sultry soul, she’s a huge fan of hardcore. So much so, that at 12 she got a fake ID so she could see shows at CBGB’s. Transfixed by the power and truth of the legendary band, Davis became a lifelong fan. Although her original plan was to be the bassist in a reggae band, Davis ended up stepping up to the mic and the result has been a career punctuated by a Grammy nomination, collaborations with Jay-Z and Pharrrell, and an ubiquitous hit that was all over MTV. In this candid and energetic chat Davis talks to Alex about singing Aretha Franklin songs in the shower, growing up in Greenwich Village and her new album Love Again. She also talks about her penchant for statistics, hearing her music in Whole Foods and her musical relationship with her father.

You know what summer means here in Chickentown. Yes, it's time for our seventh (!) annual robot-themed Top 4 1/2 List. And this year's subject is... GIANT ROBOTS. We have giant robots from 1960s cartoons, 1970s television, 1980s concert tours, and more. (A certain Iron Giant may even appear on the list more than once.) Of course the greatest giant robots are from Japan... and while we skip over many of the classic Japanese robots, we do include one of the weirder examples. Look, we love robots. And when the robots rise up and conquer the puny humans (probably in about three weeks), we hope they recall our annual tribute fondly. Especially the giant robots. Also: National Bowling Day, AT-AT walkers invading Boston, Alannah Myles vs. Alana Davis, and Kornflake's movie plans for the year 2032. We will all be giant robots by then, of course.

This week, I show you a beat using a sample of Alana Davis, which I first on a Jay-Z album back in the day. And I talk and talk and talk…

Caley was eating expired sushi at her day job. Surprise and strange fortune were met in the bitter flavor of translucent cucumber, that meal. The Lucy Cukes would later form, curling snugly around Caley’s songs, its name gently alluding to the memory of that fateful, off cucumber. What will become of them all? Caley Conway and her”Lucy Cukes”, the band she gathered from a group of childhood friends – Timothy Stone, Alex Heaton, and Robert Weiss — has, over the past few years, served her well, bolstering her already-strong singer-songwriter foundation. Conway’s voice evokes folk vocalists from both the past (Joni Mitchell) and more recent (Alana Davis), her range impressive and her verbose lyricism a breath of fresh air in a scene where chorus / verse / chorus is pretty standard. Conway has released a couple of EPs (Discipline Soup and Of Songs on the Ukulele) but has never gotten to a full-length. It’s unfortunate that the demise of the band also times out as their first release (Silk For Life will be released later this summer), but the bittersweet nature of things doesn’t take away from the music, itself; the first single (“The Dreaming Genius Sees”) is solid. Recently previewed by Milwaukee Record, they write, “Conway’s vocals remain magnificent and altogether charming throughout.”