Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Sollee

On this week's show, we bring you final highlights from the 2025 Legislative Summit and Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC) that was held at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on January 26th. Tune in to learn more about energy and environmental issues facing our Commonwealth with two expert speakers. First we'll hear from Liz Natter, former General Counsel for Kentucky's Energy and Environment Cabinet. She'll be bringing us up to speed on recent discussions on nuclear energy. Then we'll hear from Josh Bills, Sr. Energy Analyst for Mountain Association (https://mtassociation.org/). He'll touch on recent developments in energy and how it impacts state advocacy. Watch a full replay and see the slides at https://vimeo.com/1051505067?share=copy Full details are at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2025 Helpful Additional Energy Resources: Nuclear: KCC Backgrounder on Nuclear in Kentucky https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dcUpB_1h7-7oG8pbECXcF6wDsoZBuklZ/view?usp=sharing KCC Nuclear Webpage https://kyconservation.org/nuclear-energy Solar: Kentucky Conservation Committee Citizen's Resource Guide on Large-Scale Solar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z2PrCOU2G5StQJ90HSanVPxrPuJYLR0U/view?usp=sharing Cleantech Resources: RMI Decarbonizing Data Centers https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcntgcxkDAWhf9zdMlZ0FujymA1vjY5y/view?usp=sharing Inside the Cleantech Race https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Dt8MnOqbP2Lz0zrt7n9qkC5VKvyKHrc/view?usp=sharing KCC web pages on Artificial Intelligence https://kyconservation.org/intelligence Data Centers https://kyconservation.org/data Cryptocurrency Mining https://kyconservation.org/cryptocurrency Music used by permission in this podcast is by the Kentucky Bluebells and Ben Sollee. Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://forwardradio.org

BEN SOLLEE is a Kentucky cellist, songwriter, and composer known for his political activism. His music incorporates banjo, guitar, and mandolin along with percussion and unusual cello techniques. His songs exhibit a mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B. His new album is called LONG HAUL.KYRAN DANIELS began his career performing alongside Grammy Nominee Tommy Emmanuel on stages spanning the globe. His diverse musical palette and superlative musicianship saw him fast become one of Australia's finest studio talents, and a go-to for artists & labels domestically & abroad. WoodSongs Kid: Spencer Gardner is a 11 year old fiddler from Crofton, Kentucky.

This native of Kentucky is an accomplished songwriter, cellist, and film scorer who has collaborated with Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

Kentucky based cellist and singer-songwriter Ben Sollee joins Taya Jae to talk about his new album, Long Haul and his return to touring after a 7-year personal and creative hiatus.

In this special episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with renowned cellist, composer, and activist Ben Sollee. Hailing from Kentucky, Sollee is known for blending various musical genres—classical, folk, jazz, and R&B—into a distinctive, soulful sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. His work doesn't stop at music; Sollee is deeply involved in activism, particularly environmental causes, making his art a powerful tool for change. In this interview, Ben discusses his latest projects, the emotional depth of his music, and how his Appalachian roots influence his unique sound. He also gives listeners a sneak peek at his upcoming show at Little Saint in Healdsburg and the community-building power of music. Tune in for a conversation that blends art, activism, and personal stories from one of the most exciting voices in contemporary music. Episode Highlights: Ben Sollee talks about merging art and activism in his music career. Expectations for his upcoming show in Healdsburg. The importance of storytelling in his songwriting process. How his Kentucky upbringing continues to inspire his music. Discussion on his latest album and upcoming tours. Featured Songs: "Misty Miles" "One More Day" "When You Gonna Learn" Links: Ben Sollee's official website: bensollee.com Little Saint Healdsburg: littlesainthealdsburg.com Social Media Hashtags: #BackstageSonoma #BenSollee #MusicWithPurpose #LittleSaintHealdsburg #CelloMagic #AppalachianSoul  

The North Carolina Brass Band performs a free concert in Charlotte at First United Methodist Church. It's a night of brass band and pipe organ music featuring organist Evan Currie. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with music director Brian Meixner and cornest Bill Lawing. Plus, we talk with singer-songwriter and classically trained cellist Ben Sollee. He talks about breaking boundaries with the cello, his social activism offstage, and his new post-pandemic album, The Long Haul . Learn more about the North Carolina Brass Band Learn more about Ben Sollee's The Long Haul

The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Music A synth stab from As if it Would Have a Universal and Memorable Ending by Shane Carruth's score to his film, Upstream Color, a movie I love deeply.  Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by the Platters The Girl Who was Frightened of Ashtrays by Charlie Megira Sambolero by Luiz Bonfa.  Water by So Percussion Divertimiento Fur Tenorsaxophon Und Kleines Ensemble (Part 4) from Carl Oesterhelt and Johannes Ender. Ball by Duval Timothy Piece 3 by the great Warren Ellis. Chora tua Tristeza from Lalo Schiffrin Growing Up from Ben Sollee's score to Maidentrip (Vibraphone, Marimbaphone, Malletted Wood, Two Synthesizers) and (Two Bells) by Josiah Steinbrick Main et lee from Michel Portal

Join us for an exciting episode of the Dallas Film Podcast as we welcome two incredible talents to the show. Laura Shaunette, the brilliant Program Director of the Earth X Film & Music Festival, and the extraordinarily talented performing artist, Ben Sollee, grace our microphones to discuss the exciting developments at this year's festival. Laura brings her wealth of experience in curating unforgettable events, promising a fresh perspective on the fusion of film and music. Meanwhile, Ben Sollee, known for his soulful and genre-defying sound, provides a sneak peek into his upcoming performance at the festival. Get ready for an exciting conversation about the creative intersection of film and music that's not to be missed at EarthX Film & Music Festival!

The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Music Dave Pajo/Aerial M does Plastic Energy Man Patricia Rossborough played To a Wild Rose Mal Waldron plays Warm Canto We hear Muff Gets a Share from Joel P. West's score to Band of Robbers We hear another song I absolutely love, Turned Out I Was Everyone, by Sasami We finish on Popcorn and Life from Ben Sollee's lovely score to Maidentrip.

My guest is Colorado-based mastering and restoration engineer Anna Frick who has worked on projects for Billy Strings, Wayne Gottstine (of Split Lip Rayfield), Wood & Wire (GRAMMY-nominated), Ben Sollee, Bill & the Belles, Stelth Ulvang, Cellista, Cody Qualls, Curtis McMurtry, Lil Smokies, LVDY, Dzirae Gold, Justin Hiltner, The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records (Third Man Records), the Navajo Nations (oral history project). In this episode, we discuss Fort Collins Born Outdoor Upbringing Polyester School Band Game Boy Soundman Recording Friends Positive Recording Experience Mix Tapes Music Industry Studies CU Denver Post College Challenges Booking Agency Internship Trying to Get a Foot In The Door Calling the Cops Audio Book Publishing Editing Room Tone Airshow Mastering Saturn Return Financial Planning Developing Workflows Mastering Mastering QCing  The Growth of Hearing File Management Surviving the Cut CRM Nerd Fest Going Solo Setting Up Shop Wind Over the Earth Branding Centering Oneself Matt's Rant: How Are We Spending Our Time? Links and Show Notes Anna's Site Anna on Instagram David Glasser on WCA Jason Livermore on WCA Credits Guest: Anna Frick Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

Robert Oppenheimer leads the Manhattan Project at a secret research facility in Los Alamos. Meanwhile, counterintelligence seeks to unearth a secret communist spy ring within the very heart of the nuclear weapons program. A cold war starts before a world war ends.Original music for this series by https://mountainstandardtime.substack.com/Additional music by Ludovico Einauldi, Luke Howard, Alarm Will Sound, Ben Sollee, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, and Lulu Belle & Scotty. For more episodes and a Historium Manhattan Project patch: www.patreon.com/historiumSupport the showwww.patreon.com/historium

Singer/songwriter and pianist Ray Keys is a Louisville native who draws inspiration from many different genres, including jazz, folk, RnB, rock, gospel, and soul. Some of his influences include Alicia Keys, D'Angelo, Drake, Ariana Grande, Miguel, Alabama Shakes, and Brandi Carlile. This mix across genres allows Ray to write and express without boundaries to create vivid and relatable stories for his listeners. His first EP, Brown and Gold, details a journey through his experience and tells the emotional tale of being black in America. Since releasing his first EP, Ray has released a few singles, including Harder Days, Thin Spread Love, which featured the amazing Carly Johnson and Ben Sollee, and Come Back to Me, featuring Kiana Del of Kiana & the Sun Kings, a group of which Keys is also a part. Ray can also be seen with guitarist/vocalist Casey Powell and up-and-coming band Honeymack around the Louisville, Kentucky area. Ray just released his latest single Cocoa Butter Baby, an R&B love story with a slight Latin feel! Band members on the podcast: Ray Keys, vocals Kiana Del, vocals Jailynn Noel, electric bass Cyr Wilson, drum set CJ Cantrell, keyboard Casey Powell, electric guitar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophillrecording/support

Nicolaas Bertelsen is a producer originally from Ames, Iowa. He has produced films such as DRIVEWAYS with Brian Dennehy and Raymond Lee and TOMORROW MAN with John Lithgow and Blythe Danner. Although Nicolaas is not a native of Louisville, his career has brought Nicolaas through both Louisville and Covington--producing films such as RUST CREEK, which Nicolaas produced alongside Stu. Listen in as Nicolaas sits down with Stu and talks about music (more specifically the drums), movies, and Nicolaas' path in the industry from small commercials and corporate videos to feature films! Tomorrow Man -- Official Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKzLjjYnWnU Driveways -- Offical Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-j1p-U7nKw Louisville Podcast Studios https://podlou.com/ Bourbonality  https://shop.lunacyproductions.com/collections/bourbonality Lunacy U https://lunacyu.com/ Louisville Film Society  https://www.louisvillefilmsociety.org/ Special thanks to Ben Sollee for composing the opening and closing theme to Kentucky Call Sheet.

Jeremy Gold is the president of production at Blumhouse Television where he has overseen such TV shows as THE GOOD LORD BIRD with Ethan Hawke, THE THING ABOUT PAM with Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger, and THE LOUDEST VOICE with Academy Award winner Russel Crowe. Although Jeremy is not a native of Louisville or Kentucky for that matter, his successful and varied career took a very significant detour through the bluegrass where he was an actor at the Acting Apprentice Company in Louisville.  Listen in as Jeremy sits down with Stu and talks about his path in the industry. From his start as an actor to working in the casting department to ultimately ending up as an executive for some of the biggest production companies in the film and television industry.  Louisville Podcast Studios https://podlou.com/ Bourbonality  https://shop.lunacyproductions.com/collections/bourbonality Lunacy U https://lunacyu.com/ Louisville Film Society  https://www.louisvillefilmsociety.org/ Blumhouse Productions https://www.blumhouse.com Special thanks to Ben Sollee for composing the opening and closing theme to Kentucky Call Sheet.

Ben Sollee is a composer with over 20 years of experience in the film and television industry (even though he's still only in his 30s). You might have heard his music on such TV Shows as WEEDS or PARENTHOOD, Robin Wright's 2021 directorial debut film LAND, or even at the beginning and end of the Kentucky Call Sheet podcast (Ben wrote and performed our podcast's theme!). Ben is an artist actively blurring the lines between music, tech, and activism and he was also born and raised in Lexington, KY.  Listen in as Ben sits down with Stu and talks about everything from his scoring process to his secret to staying productive (it involves getting plenty of sleep). Ben also breaks out his cello and gives his episode of the Kentucky Call Sheet a live performance!  Ben's website (for tour dates and other good stuff!)  https://www.bensollee.com/ Louisville Podcast Studios https://podlou.com/ Bourbonality  https://shop.lunacyproductions.com/collections/bourbonality Lunacy U https://lunacyu.com/ Louisville Film Society  https://www.louisvillefilmsociety.org/ Sprucetone Films  https://www.sprucetonefilms.com/ WATCH: ELEVATED - A film about deaf climber Sonya Wilson  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA70j_jnofQ&t=1s The Great Animal Orchestra by Bernie Krause  https://www.amazon.com/Great-Animal-Orchestra-Finding-Origins-ebook/dp/B004QZ9PLA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+great+animal+orchestra&qid=1669849542&sr=8-1 The Kobyz (or Qobyz) - The Kazakhstani Fiddle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobyz Special thanks to Ben Sollee for composing the opening and closing theme to Kentucky Call Sheet.

We knew that Over The Rhine's Nowhere Else Festival was going to be something special. We've heard about the meals, the music, the songs being sung under a big tent in their wide Ohio backyard. And yes, we grew up seeing Over The Rhine play show after breathtaking show under a similar tent at the Cornerstone Festival in West Central Illinois. We knew it would be great. But we were still not prepared for just how wonderful two days of understated, organic, family-style music could be. A steady drizzle of rain couldn't come close to dampening the spirits on that rural farm, and on this episode of the podcast, we do our best to take you there.   One of the hallmarks of Nowhere Else is that Karin and Linford of Over The Rhine always assemble a treasure trove of talent to accompany them for their “musical family reunion.” This cast – often comprised of fellow Americana (and Americana-adjacent) artists they have met out on the road – play concerts, participate in writer rounds, and offer creative workshops and seminars. While some will usually be relatively familiar to fans of this kind of music – and at least one will have earned “legend” status – there will always be at least a few that are relative unknowns. Though she has been a regular at Nowhere Else in recent years, we were not familiar with soul / gospel / r&b artist and full-time “culture coach” Nikki Lerner until shortly before the festival. But after we attended her morning session, called “Finding Your Voice Through Improv,” we knew she needed to join us on the podcast. I'm sure you will find her just as brilliant, insightful, hilarious, and soulful as we have.   And Bruce has loaded up the Jukebox with records from ALL of the artists on this year's Nowhere Else lineup. In addition to Nikki, you'll hear tunes from Iris Dement, Carrie Newcomer, Hayes Carll, The Winetree, Courtney Marie Andrews, Carolina Story, John Fullbright; Wille Tea Taylor, Ben Sollee, Vance Gilbert, and of course, Over the Rhine.   If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!   For more info visit the SHOW NOTES page at TrueTunes.com/Lerner   For more info about the Nowhere Else Festival (or to order tickets for Sept '23) go to http://www.nowhereelsefestival.com/

Justin Giddings is an actor, writer, director, and producer with over 36 credits. You may have seen him acting on NASHVILLE or SHAMELESS or maybe you've seen him on the internet as THE KICKSTARTER GUY — where Justin, the crowdfunding guru that he is, has managed to help his clients raise over $9 million dollars for their independently financed film and television projects. Justin also calls Kentucky his home! Listen in on Stu and Justin as they talk about their mutual Kentucky-based roots and Justin fills in Stu on what makes a crowdfunding campaign successful!  Justin Giddings - The Kickstarter Guy  https://www.thekickstarterguy.com/ Louisville Podcast Studios https://podlou.com/ Bourbonality  https://shop.lunacyproductions.com/collections/bourbonality Lunacy U - 15% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: CALLSHEET22 https://lunacyu.com/ ...or just click on the link below:  https://learn.lunacyu.com/ Michael Rooker & Janeane Garofalo Short - Suspicious https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111324/ Special thanks to Ben Sollee for composing the opening and closing theme to Kentucky Call Sheet.

Jennifer Sims is a producer with over 20 years experience in film, documentary, TV and new media. She has worked on such TV shows as DANCING WITH THE STARS , THE GIANT BEAST THAT IS THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, and THE PEOPLE VS. THE KLAN and is currently working on a feature length documentary for NETFLIX. But before working on productions that would have her traverse every corner of the globe, Jen was a Kentucky native that got her start in the business as the assistant production coordinator on Stu's film NICE GUYS SLEEP ALONE (shot right here in Louisville!) Listen in on Stu and Jennifer as they talk all things life, production and Louisville!  The Louisville Film Society: https://www.louisvillefilmsociety.org/ Louisville Podcast Studios: https://podlou.com/ Bourbonality: https://shop.lunacyproductions.com/collections/bourbonality The People V. The Klan Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrxQjpu_tVY The Giant Beast that is the Global Economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JVjoh6xzIA Nice Guys Sleep Alone Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiK24HdkIKw Special thanks to Ben Sollee for composing the opening and closing theme to Kentucky Call Sheet.

Sit back and relax with host Stu Pollard as he talks with writer and Louisville native Bruce Romans about Bruce's career in the film and television industry. From getting his start at the ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE to writing for such shows as AMC's HELL ON WHEELS, MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER and TNT'S FALLING SKIES as well as the independent films BLACKBIRD and HOW YOU LOOK TO ME and now producing and writing the upcoming show SHANTARAM on APPLE +, Bruce has had quite the career and it all started, of course, in the bluegrass.  The Louisville Film Society: https://www.louisvillefilmsociety.org/ The Actors Theatre of Louisville:  https://www.actorstheatre.org/ Shantaram on Apple+ Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SSHhQRsYcM Louisville Podcast Studios: https://podlou.com/ Bourbonality: https://shop.lunacyproductions.com/collections/bourbonality Used Cars (1980) clip: https://youtu.be/rA7BGXCpsfs?t=56 PITCHING YOUR SHOW: An interview with television writer and producer Bruce Marshall Romans https://lunacyu.com/blog/bruce-romans-pitching-show-interview-hell-wheels-writer/ I Will Not Read Your F*%!ing Script by Josh Olson https://www.villagevoice.com/2009/09/09/i-will-not-read-your-fucking-script/ Special thanks to Ben Sollee for composing the opening and closing theme to Kentucky Call Sheet. 

My guest today is Duane Lundy, a music producer, mixer, and studio owner in Lexington Kentucky. Duane has worked with hundreds of artists from Grammy-Award winners like Sturgill Simpson & Flor de Toloache, to critically acclaimed and eclectic Ben Sollee, Vandaveers, Jim James, and the Horse Feathers. Duane also works on projects that include legacy artists like Ringo Starr, Michael McDonald, Bela Fleck, Robert Randolph, Earl Slick, Duff McKagan, and touring artists like Joe Pug, JDawn Landes, Daniel Rodriguez, as well as emerging buzz acts such as The National Reserve, Ian Noe, Brain Owens, Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts.  Recently he produced and engineered two tracks on the new Ringo Starr album, as well as produced and mixed Saving Country Musics 2016 song of the year “The Dogs” by Justin Wells. He also records his own music for television shows, feature films and advertising like Sons of Anarchy, Weeds, NCIS, and BMW Mini Cooper among many others. I met Duane in 2013 when he produced Americana band, The Breedings, here at The Toy Box Studio with me engineering, and we had a blast recording to analog tape through my MCI console. So I'm psyched to have him back! Thanks to Justin Perkins for reconnecting us for this interview. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% https://samplyaudio.com Use code RSR20 to get 20% off for the first 3 months https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off http://www.thetoyboxstudio.com https://www.sonarworks.com https://apiaudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DJS5h7awVWKO95FsrNUgk?si=16ba90920c9c44cf If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/344

BEN SOLLEE is Kentucky-born cellist, singer-songwriter, and composer known for his innovative playing style, genre-bending songwriting, electrifying performances, political activism, and wide appeal. Like his contemporaries Chris Thile and Abigail Washburn, Sollee's music is difficult to pin down. It's Ben's quality of narrative and presence on stage that unifies his musical influences. This past year Ben has performed at Carnegie Hall, wrote the score for the documentary film Maidentrip, toured for two weeks in Europe and returned to the United States to perform with the Charlotte Ballet. THE PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT has wowed audiences all over the country with extravagant performances. Since the group's inception in late 2007, the group has built a reputation mixing genres and blurring musical lines and perceptions wherever they go. No two shows are alike, with a repertoire now numbering over 1,000 pieces of music both expected and unexpected to come from a cello. The Cello Project's stage setup ranges from the very simple (4-6 cellos), to the all out epic (which has included 12 cellos playing with full choirs, winds, horns, and numerous percussion players). WoodSongs Kid: Lily Murphy is 15 years old and from Midway, Kentucky. She started playing cello in the 7th grade with the orchestra.

Muziek bij de film Land, van cellist en componist Ben Sollee. Land is een film van Robin Wright, die zelf ook de hoofdrol speelt - we kennen haar van de televisie-serie House of Cards), over Edee, een vrouw die op zoek gaat naar de zin van haar leven, en dat doet ze in de uitgestrekte wildernis van Wyoming, in de Verenigde Staten, in de Rocky Mountains die weliswaar prachtig natuurschoon te bieden hebben, maar waar het bepaald niet eenvoudig is in je eentje te overleven. De film is gebaseerd op een verhaal van Jesse Chatham en Erin Dignam. En ging in première op 31 januari op het Sundance Film Festival. De muziek voor deze film werd gemaakt door Ben Sollee. Ben Sollee is een cellist en in toenemende mate ook componist, hij woont in Kentucky in de VS, en hij is behalve musicus ook heel actief in de milieubeweging en natuurbescherming in de VS - zo doet hij waar het maar enigszins mogelijk is zijn concertournees op de fiets, cello in een koffer vastgemaakt aan zijn stalen ros… Kijk, zo maak je wel een statement natuurlijk! Dat componeren voor film en televisie is iets wat Ben Sollee de laatste jaren steeds meer is gaan doen, hij won er in 2018 al een Emmy Award mee, dat was voor de muziek voor een televisiedocumentaire over dans, Base Ballet. Voor de muziek die hij maakte voor de film Land heeft hij een strijktrio erbij gehaald, Time For Three, en dat trio komt op verschillende momenten in de muziek fraai in actie. Zoals bijvoorbeeld als de hut waarin Edee, de hoofdpersoon, zich schuilhoudt, wordt aangevallen door een grizzly-beer. ‘Voor die scene heb ik wel 5 verschillende stukken muziek geschreven' vertelde Ben Sollee in een interview, ‘maar het een na het ander bleek gewoon niet goed te werken bij de beelden. Maar dat hoort volgens hem ook gewoon bij het proces van het maken van een film met de bijbehorende muziek. De film vertelt je wat er nodig is, en het is altijd een kwestie van innige samenwerking met de regisseur, de acteurs, de ontwerpers, de editors en iedereen die er bij hoort. Het componeren van de muziek is binnen dat geheel één van de vele elemenenten. Typerend voor de muziek van Ben Sollee is de mix van klassieke elementen met Americana, Appalachian folk-muziek, country-achtige dingen en zelfs af en toe melodieën die aan Azië en het vere oosten doen denken. Spijtig genoeg is zijn werk het laatste half jaar flink gehinderd door een corona-besmetting, maar inmiddels gaat het gelukkig alweer een stuk beter met hem. De Amerikaanse publieke omroep heeft Ben Sollee al een jaar of 10 geleden uitgeroepen tot veelbelovende jonge musicus om in de gaten te houden, en intussen schrijven muziekbladen alom lovend over hem: het is echt bijzonder om muziek te horen die tegelijk heel eenvoudig klinkt toch zo suggestief is, zo spaarzaam van opzet en tegelijkertijd zo vol energie en inspiratie. 1. Edee's Theme 1'34” 3. Memories 3'19” 5. Everything is Gone 4'25” 9. Learning to trap 2'37” 10. Wyoming 307 5'13” 13. Healing Part 2 3'02” 15. Leaving the mountain 1'59' 19. Over the Pines 3'11”

An interview with cellist, singer/songwriter, storyteller, composer, improviser, and activist, Ben Sollee. Highlights Combining music and drama - 6:58 Find your path and pursue it - 12:04 Why study classical music - 18:15 The culture of classical music - 22:24 The music business - 28:10 Helping people feel something - 41:18 Finding a balance point - 47:09 Consistency is really important - 48:23 His mission - 50:06 A crucial shift for growing - 51:22 It’s important to support artists - 55:10 Transparency is key - 56:16 Building trust is what it’s all about - 57:21 Handling disruption - 58:40 Why he is still in Kentucky - 59:59 Making a career in the arts - 1:06:36 Episode Resources Connect with Robert Hunt Simonds: roberthuntsimonds@gmail.com http://roberthuntsimonds.com/ http://craigwagnermusic.blogspot.com Connect with Ben Sollee https://www.bensollee.com Ben Sollee and the Louisville Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKP3Wm3ioRY Ben Sollee and the Downtown Chamber Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8siR1tmT5zE 

This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones, on the traditional lands of the Cherokee, Shawnee, Osage and Haudenosaunee who suffered genocide and forced displacement from these lands, at the end of the week for another exciting community conversation. On today’s show, host Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) is joined by: - Alice Melendez & Billy Kennard from Extinction Rebellion Kentucky(http://facebook.com/XRebelKY) and Presleigh Hayashida from XR NYC with an update from the frontlines about people’s resistance to Enbridge Line 3 in Minnesota. They recently joined the frontline activists and indigenous water protectors in efforts to stop the pipeline. #StopLine3 On March 31st, 18 banks have a $2.2 billion loan to Enbridge that is due for renewal. Those 18 banks must decide whether to continue funding Enbridge or to walk away from the colonial, white supremacist and toxic Line 3 pipeline. Also, with public and political support at an all time high following the recent shut down of the KXL pipeline, we can capitalize on the moment and push the Federal Government to take similar action on DAPL & Line 3. 
For more information, check out the new documentary “Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance” https://www.necessitythemovie.com/ - Suhas Kulkarni to discuss racial hatred and targeting of Asian Americans. We have been through spells of attacks on Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs. There is a vigil being organized by Rep. Nima Kulkarni on Sunday 3/21 at 6pm at Waterfront Park. As mentioned, there will be a Teach-In on the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
 on Tuesday, March 23rd, 7:00-8:30pm, online
. It is co-hosted by: A-Z Impacts of Plastic & Pittsburghers Against Single Use Plastic. This event will feature:
 -An overview presentation about the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act from Congressional aides: Dr Anja Malawi Brandon (Senator Jeff Merkley) & Shane Trimmer (Congressman Alan Lowenthal)
 -Alexis Goldsmith: National Organizing Director of Beyond Plastics sharing how people can support the bill
 -A short film by Stiv Wilson (creator of "Story of Plastics”)
 -Live Q & A session 
This event will not only showcase this groundbreaking legislation, but it will also kick off of the A-Z series 2.0! See http://impactsofplastic.com for more info, to join the A-Z community, and watch recordings of past events. Pittsburghers Against Single Use Plastic is a group advocating for a systemic & equitable shift away from plastic. Learn more and get involved by visiting http://pasupnow.org. 
REGISTER AT: https://tinyurl.com/BreakFreeTeachIn On Truth to Power each week, we gather Forward Radio programmers and friends to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local artist Ben Sollee and is used by permission from the sonaBLAST! label. Explore his delightful music at https://www.bensollee.com/

 Ben Sollee (Photo by Jessica Ebelhar)  Tracking legislation to eliminate some hurdles  residential child care | Our series Virtues of a Democratic Society focuses on "Courage" | Kentucky cellist, singer, composer Ben Sollee on life as a Covid-19 "long hauler" and how Robin Wright chose him to score her film "Land." | Lexington cellist Cecilia Wright on what went into the making of her debut album "Another Human."  Interviews in order of appearance:  Becky Stacy, Administration and Advocacy Director at the Appalachian Early Childhood Network  Jim Trimble with Cathy Lassiter, author of "Everyday Courage for School Leaders"  Ben Sollee  Cecilia Wright

Hamilton Wesley Watt Jr y William D. Lincoln formaron un dúo, Euphoria, que apenas duró un año pero grabaron un disco “A Gift From Euphoria”, que efectivamente fue un regalo para los oídos más exigentes que emuló la gesta del histórico “Pet Sounds” de Brian Wilson y familia. Otro dúo, School Fish, fue una banda de Los Ángeles que se formó en 1989 y se disolvió en 1994. Los miembros principales fueron Josh Clayton-Felt y Michael Ward y el primero continuó en solitario pero murió de cáncer a los 32 años. Y otro dúo más, Ben Sollee (violonchelo) y Daniel Martin Moore (guitarra), con discos en solitario, unieron sus fuerzas y talentos para grabar un álbum realmente irrepetible. Las tres hermanas Roche han grabado canciones maravillosas con armonías vocales sublimes que están a la altura de Crosby, Stills & Nash. Y nos encanta la canadiense Crissi Cochrane. DISCO 1 EUPHORIA Lisa (1) DISCO 2 THE ROCHES Move (2) Can We Go Home Now 1995 DISCO 3 LINUS OF HOLLYWOOD When I Get To California (7) DISCO 4 SCHOOL FISH Speechless (6)  DISCO 5 LESLEY DUNCAN You’re A Sly One (CD 3 - 20) DISCO 6 BEN SOLLE & DANIEL AMRTIN MOORE Needn't Say A Thing (3) DISCO 7 CRISSI COCHRANE Can We Go Back (22) DISCO 8 ALELA DIANE The Pirate’s Gospel (3) DISCO 9 LINUS OF HOLLYWOOD When I Get To California (7) DISCO 12 LUISA SOBRAL Volver A Ser Un Niño (12) DISCO 13 NERVOUS EATERS All Except You (6) DISCO 12 JIMMY CLIFF Let Your Yeah Be Yeah (19) DISCO 13 MANDY BARNETT Maybe (2) DISCO 14 TIM O’REAGAN River Bends (3) DISCO 15 IRIS DE MENT Fill My Way With Love(4) Escuchar audio

Cellist and songwriter Ben Sollee stopped by the show in June of 2018 and shared some common stories with Martha about their Kentucky ties. They performed the Stephen Foster song “Hard Times” and the band joined Ben for a few songs. The gifted crossover classical guitarist Drake Duffer is also on the show for the first time. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Yale School of Music, but grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Carter, age 17, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for the use of his song, "Laura the Explora."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from 16-year-old Julia, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for use of the song "Turning 16."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from 16-year-old Julia, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for use of the song "Turning 16."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Malena, a freshman, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for permission to use the song "Laura the Explora."

Brooks Ritter debuted Stereo of Steel August 26, 2016 and is currently in the process of releasing a new EP, Ghost Come To Life. Ritter is a Louisville, Kentucky native musician, and his music ranges from “soul to roots music, with a little indie-rock.” Ritter has toured with various bands including Sara Watkins from Nickel Creek, Greg Laswell, Anderson East, Zella Day, Ben Sollee, and others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophillrecording/support

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Max, a sophomore, in Tucson, AZ. Thanks to Ben Sollee for permission to use his song "Turning 16" Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts.

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Maddie, a freshman, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for permission to use the song "Turning 16."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Malena, a freshman, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for permission to use the song "Turning 16."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from 16-year-old Julia, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for use of the song "Turning 16."

Environmental activist and cellist Ben Sollee tells a story about learning that his family sold their ancestral land to a coal company. Songwriter and rapper James Lindsey reflects on fatherhood and performs his song “Hoop Sessions.”

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Kestrel, aged 16, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for the use of his song, "Laura the Explora."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Michael, a freshman, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for permission to use the song "Turning 16."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from freshman Malena, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for permission to use the song "Laura the Explora."

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from Michael, a freshman, in Tucson, AZ. Follow us here or on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to Ben Sollee for permission to use the song "Laura the Explora."

On this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I chat with singer/songwriter Dawn Landes about: Her original music Composing her first musical ROW Her Kentucky roots Rowing - the sport Rapid Fire questions End with Dawn "Baring It All" with something she's never talked about before Dawn is getting ready to release the music from her first musical, ROW (written by Daniel Goldstein) and inspired by Tori Murden McClure, the first women to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. ROW was supposed to have premiered during the Summer of 2020 at Williamstown Theatre Festival, but due to the global pandemic, it was postponed. However, Audible has picked up the show to record in the Fall of 2020. Dawn has five previous albums under her belt, including one in French. Her albums are: Meet Me At The River, Bluebird, Sweetheart Radio, Fireproof, and Mal Habillée (The French EP). Row will be available on all music streaming platforms on Friday, October 2. Find it here! After you listen to our interview, check out Dawn's Ted Talk about ROW & Tori Murden McClure. Connect with Dawn: http://www.dawnlandes.com Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Like What You Hear? Join my Patreon Family for exclusive behind-the-scene perks Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Visit: https://callmeadam.com for more interviews Special Thanks: My Patreon Family for their continued support: Angelo, Reva and Alan, Marianne, Danielle, Tara, and The Golden Gays NYC. Join the fun at https://patreon.com/callmeadamnyc. Get advance notice of interviews & behind-the-scene videos of my interviews. Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw) Outro Music Underscore by CueTique (Website: https://bit.ly/31luGmT, Facebook: @CueTique) More on Dawn: Dawn Landes is best-known for her precise songwriting and textured vocals that meld elements of indie rock, alt-country, and folk. Songs such as “Try to Make a Fire Burn Again,” “Bodyguard,” and “Straight Lines” have built her reputation as one of our best independent singer-songwriters, showcasing an ability to tell stories that makes her the perfect choice to write the songs for a musical like ROW. The show’s songs not only resonate in these trying times, they also make up an album that is a remarkable production and a collection of moving, powerful songs that take us on a journey with an unstoppable woman. There’s the rousing show-stopper “Independent Spirit,” about conjuring all of our courage in the face of impossible odds, backed by a cooing chorus and lyrics that illuminate the long legacy of pioneers who refused to be quelled by daunting obstacles. Dawn has managed to create a soundtrack that is simultaneously consistent and eclectic. A lamenting fiddle drives the dreamy waltz “Dear Heart” while the Jewish music tradition steers the prayerful “Avinu Malkeinu, Star of the Sea” and elements of Shakespeare’s King Lear inform the tempest-conjuring “Third Storm, King Lear.” “Second Storm, Hamlet” showcases Sonus Choir, a Nashville-based classical a capella choir, in a collaboration that Dawn says was a highlight of the project. There is also the showstopper “Row,” in which the spirits of Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, and Cher, (voiced by singers Carly Johnson, Sheryl Rouse and Kimmet Cantwell, respectively) act as sirens of encouragement to the show’s heroine. Other guests include Will Oldham offering a moving reading of the tender love song “Second Time Around”; Brigid Kaelin providing soaring vocals on “Oh Amelia”, a duet with Dawn; Tyrone Cotton singing as Muhammad Ali on “What Would Odysseus Do?;” and Ben Sollee as Tori’s sweet middle school crush on “Ode to Eric Fee.” The guest list reads like a who’s who of Louisville-based musicians, fitting since it’s also the hometown of Dawn and the play’s subject, Tori Mulden McClure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

056: Aaron WhitbyGood morning! This is Play It Like It’s Music. I’m Trevor, thanks for listening.On Wednesday, September 16th of 2020 Music is not content, it’s connection.Today we are blessed to have Aaron Whitby with us. But first here’s a random thought: Music used to be important. And it was a haven for the self important. It still sort of is, but musicians no longer make the same level of impact economically or culturally.It’s not quite running on fumes, but nowadays most of us would be happy for musicmaking to be merely sustainable. Some might even say that being sustainable is better than being important. But guess what? Back in that golden age when music was quote “really important”, it was not sustainable then either. What I mean is that we take our literal life in our hands when we choose to set about making music. It’s a risk, man. We’re actually getting closer to sustainability now, you could say it’s a beautiful time (aside from it being the apocalypse). Most of the time music works out ok if you work hard enough, make decent choices and keep your priorities more or less in line. But it’s not a magic ticket to some rarefied kind of existence where you get to hold yourself above other people. I mean, in America you can run your business however you see fit, but there are two sides to this coin: you find the fan who worships at the altar of the musician they love, and the musician who sometimes seems like they might just be seeking to be worshiped above all else - whose ego may be running the show.I won’t name any of them, but you know the trope. You probably also know that it’s not that simple.Not all musicians are provocateurs, serial abusers, pedophiles, womanizers, drug smugglers, tax cheaters or general get-somethin-for-nuthin types. Nor are we all deadbeats, addicts, vagrants and underearners. Most of the time we start out just wanting to play. Not knowing where the train is actually going, we chose to follow the energy and inspiration to wherever it may lead.But when an artist gets a little traction and starts working with investors (and that’ll be most of the artists you’ve heard of, barring almost none), oftentimes the investor will only stay happy if the artist continually generates energy around themselves, in order to generate attention for the music and get the numbers up so that the investor can profit. It’s not just a label or what have you, but it’s all the members of the artist’s team whose livelihood (and future) depends on those same numbers. It becomes a self-perpetuating cycle: artist “just wants to make music”, gets some help in the form of a band, production team, label etcetera. Then the pressure starts to multiply. Every person added to the team is a new set of mouths to feed and before you know it, the artist has to become a factory of attention-getting tactics. Only some of which are related to creating excellent and satisfying music. They have to meet those numbers or the show falls apart.It’s an obligation entirely separate from the creative process. Folks wonder “where everything went wrong” but it’s part of the design. Basically, the music business will turn you into a pirate, and if you don’t want that to happen then you’re probably better off digging into what you’re really after and why. And if what you want is quote-unquote “real music” then keep listening because today we’re talking to a live one.(Which is good, because I’m about talked out here. )The point is Music is literally the most important thing for us here at the show. You just have to take the music seriously and not take yourself too seriously. The folks on here tend to really bring it.[Photo by Michael Weintrob]So. Aaron Whitby:is an award-winning record producer, composer/songwriter, pianist, engineer and educator born and raised in London, England and a longtime resident of Brooklyn, New York.Whitby is best known for his work with longtime collaborator Martha Redbone, who we heard from last week. Whitby and Redbone are recipients of many awards and are currently developing a musical commissioned by the Public Theater in NYC.[Photo by Molly Magnusson]Mentored by Ohio Player/Funkadelic Walter ‘Junie’ Morrison, Whitby has recorded with; Natalie Cole, George Clinton, Randy Brecker, Lisa Fischer, Tony Trischka, John McEuen, Raul Midon, Neil Sedaka and Rodney Holmes among many others. He has performed with Nona Hendryx, Brian Jackson, Vernon Reid of Living Colour, Ben Sollee, Mino Cinelu and Brooklyn Raga Massive among many others.He and Martha have been stacking up awards and commissions. That’s ongoing.But with Cousin From Another Planet, his debut album as a frontman, Whitby comes full circle to his jazz and funk roots pulling together an amazing cast of friends to realize his musical vision, as described by Greg Tate, “a funk-da-fied jam session feel undergirding tight, knotty jazz-smart progressions”. With tunes inspired by the animated energy and profound innocence of his young son, humorous lyrics that celebrate empathy and empowerment and musicians given the freedom to take the music wherever it feels good. According to Tate, this album is “one of this era’s hardiest re-dedications and festival-tent revival of soulful and exploratory jam-gnocity.” Cousin From Another Planet live onstage is a music and visual experience accompanied by a video artshow by VJ Lady Firefly (who has also worked with Dave Chappelle and The Roots) to capture the colorful, cartoonish and movement-inspired worldview.Like I said, we got a live one here. Check out Aaron Whitby.Press PLAY above to ear my conversation with Aaron WhitbyOr subscribe in your podcast app: Apple Podcasts - Spotify- Stitcher - TuneIn - Overcast - PocketcastThanks for listening to Play It Like It’s Music. Thanks so much to Aaron Whitby and Martha Redbone for spending some very generous time with us on these last two episodes. You can find Aaron at Cousin From Another Planet Dot Com, follow him on IG @cousinfromanotherplanet and definitely pick up the new album on Bandcamp. It’s out on Ropeadope Records.I can’t believe we’ve gotten to 56 shows! If you believe this show deserves a wider audience, please tell a friend:Follow me on twitter @trevorexter and talk to me on there if you have thoughts about the show.We're all contending with a mutating professional landscape, jacked revenue streams, a catastrophic global pandemic and plenty of other noise out in the culture.But you gotta keep playing.We don't draw any lines here between scenes or styles.As always, thank you for listening and remember to play it like its music.You can check out my music on bandcamp and other places. It’s all at my website, trevorexter.com. Sign the mailing list on substack to get this show sent right to you the very moment it comes out. Music is a beautiful thing and it makes the world go round.Big love to your ears.Trevor(Did you press play yet?)...If you like this stuff, help it spread by sharing it!Subscribe to the show directly in your podcast app: Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Stitcher - TuneIn - Overcast - PocketcastHear all of our guests in rotation on “Playlist It Like It’s Music” (Apple/Spotify)Hear my songs: the “Trevor Exter Playlist” (Apple/Spotify)Sign the mailing list!Take lessons from me online!Hire me remotely for cello overdubs or to score your piece.Or to produce your podcast.Follow me on IG TW FBMore @trevorexter.compsst… sign up for emails: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit playitlikeitsmusic.substack.com

On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets back to the campaign trail for another conversation with Kentucky candidates! This week we do some porch sittin’ with Hank Linderman, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress from Kentucky’s 2nd District in west central Kentucky (including Bullitt Co., Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Danville, and Bowling Green). Hank is now from Grayson County, but he grew up here in Louisville in the 1970s and has had a stellar music career. Kentucky’s 2nd district has not seen an incumbent defeated since 1884, but Hank is running to unseat Republican Brett Guthrie. Along with Linderman and Guthrie, you'll see on the November 3rd ballot Libertarian Robert Lee Perry, Populist Lewis Carter, and the Unaffiliated write-in candidate Poet Tribble. Learn more about Hank's campaign at http://hank4ky.com. As always, we remind you that although Forward Radio does not endorse any particular candidates, we DO endorse an informed electorate and we offer equal airtime to all registered candidates running for a particular seat. The deadline to register for the November 3rd general election is October 5th, so go to http://govoteky.com to get registered and ready for the election. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local musician Ben Sollee and is used by permission from sonaBLAST! records. Explore their wide variety of artists at http://www.sonablast.com

The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts. A note on shownotes. In a perfect world, you go into each episode of the Memory Palace knowing nothing about what's coming. It's pretentious, sure, but that's the intention. So, if you don't want any spoilers or anything, you can click play without reading ahead. Music Adrift by Yameneko Lagrimas Negras by Antonio Maria Romeau Rainfall by Michael Jones and David Darling The Big Ocean by Ben Sollee

During our school's closure, City High Radio will be sharing audio diaries from kids stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This diary comes from 17-year-old Iman, in Tucson, AZ. Song is "Laura the Explora" by Ben Sollee. Used with permission.

Today on the show, I hang with an artist that I have been working with for several months. Scott T. Smith is young, talented musician from Hurricane, WV. Even though we've gotten close over the last few months, I still learned a lot from this hang. He wound up in Louisville through a chance meting with one of Louisville's premier musicians, Ben Sollee. Since Scott has been in Louisville, he has made many connections and has played several gigs, both public and private. We sat down after a rehearsal for a wedding we were going to play and he was hired for that wedding when the bride saw him singing in a park. Yes, Scott is that good. Scott is a talented singer, songwriter & performer and he has a very bright future. You can find Scott here… facebook.com/ScottT.Smithmusic instagram.com/scottlikesthis   Don't forget to keep up with all things Dilana… instagram.com/dilanarox facebook.com/Dilanarocks dilanarocks.com   Make sure you check out the website at barstarpodcast.com and grab a t-shirt to help out the show. Also, when you are using Amazon, make sure you get there through my website as another way to support the show! You can find me here… facebook.com/oreillydrumsbarstar facebook.com/oreillydrums instagram.com/oreillydrums twitter.com/oreillydrums You can also email me at barstarpodcast@gmail.com. I want to hear your thoughts and feedback. The Bar Star Podcast is officially brought to you by Louisville Music Studios. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvillemusicStudios/ The Bar Star Podcast is also proudly sponsored by Prophecy Ink. Check them out at facebook.com/prophecyink and prophecyink.com Thanx for listening and enjoy the show!!!

Ben Sollee is the real deal. Humble, talented, down to earth, but with the chops to make it and the creativity to set himself apart. He chats with Lori Mangum on this special episode of the #502LeaderSeries.

On the cover of Ben Sollee's new album Kentucky Native, an astronaut with a pick axe on his shoulder looks at Earth from the surface of the moon, contemplating loneliness and the fragility of life. He's the subject of the song “Moon Miner” on the artist's thirteenth recording, one that does some mining of its own - of the Kentucky bluegrass tradition and of his state's complicated economic and environmental evolution. In more than a decade of a multi-faceted career, Sollee has never settled into a predictable pattern of recording and performing. His ensembles shift. He takes on conceptual projects between studio sessions, such as scoring a ballet or touring entirely by recumbent bicycle. His profile rose as a member of the globe-touring Sparrow Quartet with Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn and Casey Driessen. At Fleck's suggestion, Sollee developed a prolific solo voice. Yet he nearly always performs with his high school jazz band friend Jordin Ellis, one of the best drummers around.  His classical training and his folk muse are in constant dialogue, so his music is always surprising. One thing he's never done before now is dive explicitly into the bluegrass tradition that was at least nominally born in his home state of Kentucky. Unsurprisingly, his interpretation sounds like nothing else that's come before it.

Ben Sollee is a cellist from Kentucky with a special gift for translating his instrument into a rock style like Ben Folds or Andrew Bird. He performed in the WBEZ studios in the most recent season of our High Fidelity Music Series. This is his single, "Unfinished."