Podcast appearances and mentions of Emily Saliers

Former First Lady of Atlanta Valerie Jackson reminisces about her time as a WABE host and shares some highlights from Mayor Maynard Jackson’s career. Plus, we hear from music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl for “Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week.” We also listen to Lois Reitzes’ conversation with Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers as part of her “Farewell Favorites.” They discuss the Indigo Girls’ documentary “It’s Only Life After All.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After several years in Los Angeles, the Ojai Playwrights Conference Gala - widely known as one of the best parties of the social calendar - is coming home — to the Ojai Playhouse. on May 17th.Executive Director Jeremy Cohen joins us to talk about this year's star-studded celebration, featuring appearances by Tig Notaro and Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers, as well as the upcoming 28th anniversary festival in August.We dig into why theater still matters in uncertain times, the power of storytelling to foster empathy and inclusion, and why Ojai's unique cultural ecosystem makes it the ideal place to nurture bold new voices in American theater. Plus: Jeremy shares his own path into the world of dramaturgy, how he ended up in Ojai, and why this little valley has such an outsized impact on the stage.We also talked about the OPC Taco Tuesdays events for writers in Ojai, We did not talk about the Chicago Cubs' promising prospects this baseball season, the Cathar conspiracies or Marxist views on alienation.Whether you're a theater buff, a curious local, or just need a little hope through art — this episode's for you.Check out more about the Gala, the OPC programming and much else at OjaiPlays.org.

Now that you've heard what a special place Newport Folk has become, let's go back in time to learn a bit more about how we got here. Guided by the founder of the Newport Folk Festival, the legendary George Wein, we'll take you to the roots of the festival with one-time Newport board member Judy Collins, and we'll hear from Preservation Hall's Ben Jaffe about the role Newport played in developing the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which you may have learned about in Season 1. We'll travel from legendary moments from the festival's early history, including Mavis Staples' first opportunity to meet Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, to Newport's return from hiatus in 1985, all the way to Jim James and current Executive Director Jay Sweet first approaching George Wein with a vision for the future of the festival, which simultaneously brought it back to its roots. All of these moments have led to a stronger Newport community than ever, a place where veterans and newcomers alike are constantly working together, influencing each other, and inspiring us all to strive for a spirit of unity and a better world.  Festival Circuit: Newport Folk is presented by Osiris Media, and hosted by Carmel Holt. It is co-written, co-produced and edited by Carmel and Julian Booker, who is also the series' audio engineer. Production assistance from Zach Brogan. Executive producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Show Logo and Art by Mark Dowd.  The theme music is "Ruminations, Pt. 3 (Afternoon Haze)" by Stephen Warwick. Thanks to Billy Glassner of the Newport Festivals Foundation for providing archival audio. Additional archival audio provided by the Alan Lomax Collection at the American Folklife Center, Library Of Congress, Courtesy of the Association for Cultural Equity. Many thanks to our folk family guests: Ben Jaffe, George Wein, Judy Collins, Phil And Brad Cook, Kari Estrin, Amy Ray, Emily Saliers, Jim James, Jay Sweet, Kristian Mattson, Margo Price, Brittany Howard, Danny Clinch, Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig And Yola. --------- Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code FESTIVAL for 20% of premium CBD products Visit Melophy.com and use promo code FESTIVAL for 20% off your first virtual lesson. Visit GarciaHandPicked.com to find Garcia cannabis products near you and to learn more.  Have you heard Black Pumas self-titled debut album? Don't miss a chance to see Black Pumas live if they come to your town and pick up a copy of their album wherever you purchase or stream music. Visit TheBlackPumas.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Emily Saliers of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, who will join Melissa Etheridge on a double bill at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Aug. 24-25. They discuss the duo's journey from Georgia to the Grammys with transcendent hits like "Galileo" and “Closer to Fine," the latter returning to the zeitgeist last summer in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film “Barbie.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Emily Saliers of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, who will join Melissa Etheridge on a double bill at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Aug. 24-25. They discuss the duo's journey from Georgia to the Grammys with transcendent hits like "Galileo" and “Closer to Fine," the latter returning to the zeitgeist last summer in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film “Barbie.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dallas-based singer/songwriter Stephanie Sammons joins Al to introduce him to Triumph's 1986 album, The Sport of Kings. Stephanie talks about what she loves about this album and what made it an ideal album to blast on her car stereo. She and Al also talk about the interesting circumstances under which Triumph made The Sport of Kings. Stephanie discusses her evolution as a musician and songwriter and how mentors like Mary Gauthier and Emily Saliers have helped her. Al asks Stephanie about her process for writing some of the highly personal songs on her new album Time and Evolution.You can keep up with Stephanie on her website stephaniesammons.com. Also, be sure to give her a follow on Instagram. She's at @stephaniesammons.Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has accounts on Instagram and Threads at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/1:14 Stephanie joins the show2:01 Much of Stephanie's early enjoyment of The Sport of Kings took place in her car6;26 Does Stephanie lump Triumph together with Rush?8:42 Stephanie doesn't remember Triumph getting much radio airplay10:13 Stephanie pinpoints the specific things she likes about The Sport of Kings12:39 Al recognized a couple of the album's tracks right away14:34 There is one thing Stephanie doesn't like about The Sport of Kings15:40 Did Triumph rip off Boston on “Don't Love Anybody Else But Me”?18:01 Seeing Triumph live was a memorable experience for Stephanie19:22 Al hears connections between Triumph and some other bands21:09 Triumph themselves were not fans of The Sport of Kings24:13 Do the musicians Stephanie knows think that bands like Triumph and Boston are cool?28:41 Which artists did Stephanie listen to when she was in college?31:02 Stephanie got to see Rik Emmett live long after The Sport of Kings came out32:49 Stephanie talks about her progression from playing music as a hobby to “going pro”38:31 Stephanie discusses having Emily Saliers as a mentor41:50 Stephanie talks about writing songs about her relationship with her parents48:54 Stephanie shares her upcoming plansOutro music is from “Holding on to Jesus” by Stephanie Sammons.Support the Show.

BRENNEN LEIGH is a songwriter, guitar player, mandolin player and singer whose storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe, Scandinavia, the United States, South America and the United Kingdom. Her traditional country is from the same cloth as Patsy Cline and Marty Stuart. Her songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell and many others.  JILL ANDREWS is an acclaimed singer-songwriter who gives the unsung the voice they have always deserved. From her days fronting lauded Americana group, the everbodyfields, to her successful solo career as a writer and performer, Andrews' music has taken her far from her East Tennessee home. Musically, there are echoes of the Indigo Girls' more folksy side, especially since Andrews' voice bears a passing similarity to that of Emily Saliers. Johnathan Moore is a 13-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist from Eastern Kentucky.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we're joined by Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. You know them as The Indigo Girls. This highly successful duo is experiencing another peak in their career with one of their songs featured in Greta Gerwig's hit film "Barbie." We talk about that and much more.

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls reflect on their storied musical careers,the changes they've witnessed in the music industry, and their recent resurgence thanks to the Barbie movie.

The Indigo Girls are synonymous with Georgia - on a par with Braves baseball, Peaches, the Dawgs or The Fox Theatre!  Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are coming home to Atlanta to play the Fox Theatre on Sunday April 28th for a very special benefit concert. The annual Fox Revival show is going to be epic again this year! Hosted by Kevn Kinney and featuring the Indigo Girls, Charlie Starr with Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke, Matthew Sweet, and Shawn Mullins… As usual, the Fox Revival rolls out another TRUE Atlanta All-Star Team!  And to invite y'all to the Revival at the Fox, we're honored to host one half of the Indigo Girls!  Amy Ray - welcome to Braves Country! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indigo Girls are synonymous with Georgia - on a par with Braves baseball, Peaches, the Dawgs or The Fox Theatre!  Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are coming home to Atlanta to play the Fox Theatre on Sunday April 28th for a very special benefit concert. The annual Fox Revival show is going to be epic again this year! Hosted by Kevn Kinney and featuring the Indigo Girls, Charlie Starr with Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke, Matthew Sweet, and Shawn Mullins… As usual, the Fox Revival rolls out another TRUE Atlanta All-Star Team!  And to invite y'all to the Revival at the Fox, we're honored to host one half of the Indigo Girls!  Amy Ray - welcome to Braves Country! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're “Changing our Major” to Beth Malone! In this latest episode of the QUEER SERIES, showbiz siblings, Kristen and Sarah Goodman, discuss Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's groundbreaking musical, FUN HOME, and chat with their new friend, Beth Malone, the Tony-nominated performer who originated the role of Alison Bechdel. She talks about her time in the show, her experience as a queer person growing up in rural Colorado, and the exciting new musical she is co-writing with Mary Ann Stratton and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls! GOOD SHOW! Instagram @goodshowpodcast  GOOD SHOW! TikTok @goodshowpodcast    Beth Malone Instagram @thebethmalone broadwaycares.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Amy Ray first started playing music with her Indigo Girls bandmate, Emily Saliers, her "head felt like it was going to explode". She remembers thinking, "This is amazing. Not, we sound amazing. But this feels amazing. It was always about, This feels amazing." They've been playing together for over 35 years now and it's their music that the queer community (and Greta Gerwig in the new Barbie movie) continues to return to again and again. Amy joins us to talk about the band's legacy, coming out publicly in the '90s, and the lasting power of "Closer to Fine". LGBTQ&A is hosted and produced by Jeffrey Masters. @jeffmasters1 Want to recommend a guest for our new season? I'm currently interviewing LGBTQ+ elders for our upcoming season and would love to know if there's anyone you've been wanting to hear from. You can send me a message here: www.lgbtqpodcast.com

Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa mourn the decline of theatrical movie-going and celebrate sentimental entertainment.***Referenced media:“Belfast” (Kenneth Branagh, 2021)“Don't Look Up” (Adam McKay, 2021)“Drive My Car” (Ryusuke Hamaguchi, 2021)“Dune: Part One” (Denis Villeneuve, 2021)“King Richard” (Reinaldo Marcus Green, 2021)“Licorice Pizza” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2021)“Nightmare Alley” (Guillermo del Toro, 2021)“Power of the Dog” (Jane Campion, 2021)“West Side Story” (Steven Spielberg, 2021)“Marty” (Delbert Mann, 1955)“Our Gang” (also known as “The Little Rascals”) (Hal Roach, 1922-1944)“Barbie” (Greta Gerwig, 2023)“Oppenheimer” (Christopher Nolan, 2023)“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (Christopher McQuarrie, 2023)“Top Gun: Maverick” (Joseph Kosinski, 2022)Audio quotation:“CODA” (Sian Heder, 2021)“Polybius Cypher” (written by John Williams, and performed by the San Francisco Symphony, from “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (James Mangold, 2023))“Closer to Fine” (written by Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, and performed by Brandi Carlile and Catherine Carlile from “Barbie” (Greta Gerwig, 2023))

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls chat with Trey Elling, ahead of the South By Southwest premiere of IT'S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL, a documentary on the band's musical and social impact over more than 35 years. Topics include: Why now felt like a good time for a documentary (1:22) Something that surprised them about their own story (2:54) The 'Indigo Girls' name (6:03)

Salute The Songbird is back with a groundbreaking artist whose songwriting threads personal storytelling with observation of our collective history - Indigo Girls' Amy Ray. Amy joins Maggie from her home in Georgia to talk about her latest solo album If It All Goes South. Maggie and Amy talk about the making of the record and the dazzling lineup of guest musicians who appear, her relationship with Emily Saliers and their commitment to giving back to their community, and Amy discusses how her perspective has shifted as she's gotten older. It's a deep, inspiring conversation with one of our most gifted songwriters.Salute the Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media. Edited by Tom Maxwell. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd.Listen to past episodes on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to the show.Follow us on social: @salutethesongbirdFollow Maggie on IG @iammaggieroseGet updates and tour news at maggierosemusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holy shit, it's the Indigo Girls! We interviewed the director (Alexandria Bombach) of their documentary It's Only Life After All, at SXSW this year and we've been waiting to interview Amy and Emily ever since. And what better timing than Pride weekend before their set at the Stern Grove Festival  - one of our favorite summertime activities in San Francisco!Amy Ray and Emily Saliers speak as passionately as they sing. They share their early activism and who inspired them to take action, the love affair they have with their fans, their most recent studio album (Look Long) and why it was like returning home, and which musicians they ride or die for (spoiler alert: the list includes a lot of hip-hop!).Visit the ACTIVISM page on their website and Honor The Earth to get involved and stay active!Follow the Indigo Girls on IG & FB & Twitter and go see them live as the tour the U.S. and Europe this summer and fall!Thank you to Jeff Hunt from Storied: San Francisco and Kayla Anchell for their audio production work on this episode. --Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of The Bay Best Podcast without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

The beloved folk-rock duo unveils their story through never-before-seen archival footage and frank conversation

The beloved folk-rock duo unveils their story through never-before-seen archival footage and frank conversation

Author and musicologist Lily E. Hirsch joins Kirk to talk about the many different aspects of music she's explored in her books.REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:Lily Hirsch's many books, including A Jewish Orchestra in Nazi Germany: Musical Politics and the Berlin Jewish Culture League, Weird Al: Seriously, and Can't Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko OnoGustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Gilbert Kaplan w/ th Vienna PhilharmonicOliver Sacks' book Musicophelia"Hot in Herre" by Nelly from Nellyville, 2002"Trash Day" by "Weird Al" Yankovic from Poodle Hat, 2003The episode of You're Wrong About, "Yoko Ono broke up the Beatles""Hyperballad" by Björk from Post, 1995"Galileo" by Emily Saliers performed by Indigo Girls on Rites of Passage, 1992"DDU-DU DDU-DU" by Blackpink from SQUARE UP - EP 2018"The Butterfly Effect" by Caroline Mallonee from String Tunes, 2023

Described as a “combination of Patty Griffin grit and Amy Winehouse grace” by American Songwriter, Portland-based Soul/Americana singer-songwriter Karyn Ann has been charming audiences across the US with her powerful vocals and emotive lyricism. Her debut album Into the Depths (2015) and subsequent follow-up Be Loud (2018) garnered critical acclaim and radio play, leading this once geologist now turned-road musician to gain a steady following along the West Coast and beyond.She's shared stages with Haley Johnson, Liam St. John, and Fox and Bones, as well as Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls (at the 2017 Women's Redrock Music Festival), and has performed at the legendary Bitter End in NYC . Her work is featured in the award-winning full-length film Undeserved (2016), and most recently in the indie-short Second Story (2022), which went on to win the “Gold Award for Best Acting Duo” by the Independent Shorts Awards, and ‘Best Romantic Short” by the IndieX Film Fest.In 2020 she was selected for the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist showcase, and placed runner-up in the Red Lodge Songwriters Contest and TOP 100 in the Great American Songwriting Contest singer-songwriter category. Her 2021 self-produced EP - “I Am Not Yours” was featured on Hare's Paw Literary Journal, and received positive reviews. Karyn's newest work is an EP titled “Consequence of Fear."Karyn's website SRTN website

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talk about their extraordinary 30-year creative collaboration as the music duo, Indigo Girls.

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Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls discusses “It's Only Life After All,” the documentary showcasing the musical duo's 40+ years together. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Y'allywood,” shines a light on Jason Lockhart and Washington Post humor columnist Alexandra Petri details her new book, “Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents I Made Up.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are joined by the director of CIFF47 film IT'S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL, Alexandria Bombach. Alexandria gives us a backstage pass into the making of her film which celebrates the music, activism, and impact of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, the legendary queer folk-rock duo the Indigo Girls. CIFF Speaks® is sponsored by Wayside Furniture. Facebook / Twitter / IG / YouTube / Donate

Amy Ray joins Rhett from her home in Georgia to talk about her recently released solo album and the new music she's working on for an Indigo Girls project. Amy and Rhett discuss the epiphany moment she had when she first sang with Indigo Girls co-founder Emily Saliers, the headiness of achieving success early in her career, and why her activism and support of emerging artists helps her navigate the challenges of self-doubt.Listen to Amy's new album If It All Goes SouthAmy Ray websiteAmy on IG @amyraymusicRhett on IG: @rhettmillerWebsite: Rhettmiller.comGo see a show! Rhett's tour dates are hereWheels Off is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Co-produced by Kirsten Cluthe in partnership with Nick Ruffini (Revoice Media). Editing by Matt Dwyer. Music by OLD 97's. Episode artwork by Katherine Boils. Show logo by Tim Skirven. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes. Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Will Forte, Lydia Loveless, Allison Moorer, Ted Leo, Paul F. Tompkins, Jen Kirkman, and more. Find Rhett's podcast #WheelsOff and other music-powered shows on @Osirispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 227: This week dwells on origins and growth with two artists who've had very different journeys but who had to get resourceful in their own way. Amy Ray put the Indigo Girls on the map with her partner Emily Saliers in part through a relentless focus on activism and support of causes they cherished. They were given the Americana Lifetime Award for Free Speech in September. Tami Neilson grew up in a family band playing gospel and country in and around Canada, but she had to start over from square one when she moved to New Zealand to get married 20 years ago. She found multiple ways to stand out and make her own scene, driven by her outstanding voice and her provocative feminist anthems. 

Bad English is a supergroup composed of members of Journey and The Babys.  From The Babys comes John Waite on lead vocals, Rick Phillips on bass, and Jonathan Cain on keyboards.  From Journey comes Neal Schon in lead guitar, and Jonathan Cain, the common thread between the two groups.  Deen Castronovo is on drums and would later join Journey.  The band was initially formed by Cain, Schon, and Waite.  The name Bad English comes from a term in the game of pool.  John Waite missed a shot, and Jonathan Cain made a comment on how bad his English was.The group was attempting to sound original and not too much like either of their previous groups or Waite's solo work.  They were also being pulled by the record producers towards a highly produced sound common with the hair metal groups of the time.  The group wrote about 40 songs in six months for the debut album, eponymously named Bad English, but Waite stated that “a lot of them weren't very good.”  There were enough good songs to create a hit album, however, as this debut went to number 21 on the Billboard 200 charts.  Bad English would produce one other album after this debut, but it wasn't very successful.  Shortly thereafter the group disbanded with Waite continuing solo work, and with some other members re-joining Journey.Bruce brings us this supergroup. Best of What I GotThis is the opening track to the album, and was the fifth of seven singles released - though this one was only released on US rock charts.  It hit number 9 on the Mainstream Rock charts.  It was also featured in the credits to the buddy cop film "Tango & Cash."Lay DownA deeper track written by Waite, Schon, and Cain, this track was not released as a single.  It is a bid more rocking, with lyrics about coming back from a trip and getting together with your girl. Forget Me NotThe first single from the album was a darker song written by Waite, Cain, and Mark Spiro, a songwriter and record producer who worked with a number of musicians.  Spiro collaborated on this and four other tracks from the album.  The inspiration for these lyrics are Anne Rice's vampire novels.  The lyrics deal with possession, lust, and a longing that goes on throughout eternity. When I See You SmileThis is the big hit single which went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Diane Warren, an American songwriter and hitmaker for many artists from Celine Dion to Milli Vanilli, wrote this hit.  Ironically it would create a rift within the group as they struggled with whether to seek hits on the next album or to create their own material. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter by Iron Maiden (from the motion picture "A Nightmare on Elm Street:  The Dream Child”)Freddy Kruger continues his rampage in this fifth installment of the horror franchise.   STAFF PICKS:Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Great WhiteBrian starts off this week's staff picks with the biggest hit from LA hair band White Snake.  This song is a cover from a 1975 single from Ian Hunter, and appropriate for the title of their fourth album, "...Twice Shy."  The lyrics reflect life on the road and learning from bad relationship experiences.  The group lived on the road, touring for years.  Love Song by The CureWayne's staff pick goes goth with a surprisingly positive song from a notoriously dark group.  Robert Smith, The Cure's lead singer, wrote this song as a wedding gift for his bride, Mary Theresa Poole.  Smith and Poole married in 1988, though they had known each other since they were 14.Closer to Fine by the Indigo Girls Rob features an Atlanta based indie rock duo.  This single is off their platinum selling self-titled second album.  Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are joined on this album by multiple Georgia artists, including members of R.E.M.  Amy and Emily met in elementary school, began performing together as high school students, and took the title of Indigo Girls in college.Something to Hold on To by Trevor RabinBruce brings us a single from Yes alumnus Trevor Rabin's fourth solo album.  This single went to number 3 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and the video got a Grammy nomination for Best Short Form Music Video.  Rabin would later re-join seven other Yes alumni for the Union album in 1991. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Chinese Torture by QueenQueen's thirteenth studio album provides this instrumental which closes out this week's podcast.  

We continue our dive into the eTown archives with this exceptional 2010 rebroadcast (full episode) with the Indigo Girls, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray. This was originally an ‘eTown on the road' show done from the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a bit of intrigue thrown in: When Amy misses her plane, Nick, Helen, and the rest of the eTones are enlisted to fill in in her absence. While they make beautiful music with Emily in the first set of the show, the question arises: Will Amy make it to the theater in time to join Emily for their second set in the show? Tune in and find out. Also on the program for his first eTown visit is now iconic singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff, who was an up-and-coming young artist at the time. The E-Chievement Award honors a dedicated Fort Collins citizen who shares his story about helping abused children with us.

Emily joins us before their show in Omaha next week to try to tell me somethin' 'bout her life, career, and a great song that makes so many of us suddenly feel like college kids again.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Aramara Quintos-Tapia tells us about Histrionic's new release and concert and the full interview with Emily Saliers from the Indigo Girls.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Aramara Quintos-Tapia tells us about Histrionic's new release and concert and the full interview with Emily Saliers from the Indigo Girls.

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talk about their extraordinary 30-year creative collaboration as the music duo, Indigo Girls.

Our guest today is renowned singer-songwriter Amy Ray, a longtime activist as well as co-founder of one of our favorite groups, Indigo Girls. Today, we chat primarily about the formation of the Indigo Girls, her and Emily Saliers' coming up in Georgia and signing to Epic Records, her love of vinyl and its recent resurgence, her passion for activism, her solo career, her recent single featuring The War and Treaty and Michelle Malone, plus a whole lot more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest today is renowned singer-songwriter Amy Ray, a longtime activist as well as co-founder of one of our favorite groups, Indigo Girls. Today, we chat primarily about the formation of the Indigo Girls, her and Emily Saliers' coming up in Georgia and signing to Epic Records, her love of vinyl and its recent resurgence, her passion for activism, her solo career, her recent single featuring The War and Treaty and Michelle Malone, plus a whole lot more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for checking out this very special bonus episode. Today we're pleased to feature a great podcast called Basic Folk, by sharing one of their episodes in our feed. Fellow members of the American Songwriter podcast network, Basic Folk is a unique show that features honest conversations with a variety of musicians. The proceedings are anchored by public radio host Cindy Howes and guest host, singer/songwriter Lizzie No. They bring the warmth, the humor, and most importantly, insightful questions to a genre that is often misunderstood. Their definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so they've featured interviews with people such as Tom Rush, Jonatha Brooke, and even some past Songcraft guests, including Lori McKenna, Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive, and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls. The interview we're sharing with you today features Cindy's chat with Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers. The two-time Grammy nominees have released three studio albums, starting with the triple platinum self-titled debut which featured now-classic songs such as “Hey Ho” and “Stubborn Love.” Subsequent releases have featured Top 10 Billboard rock singles such as “Ophelia,” “Angela,” and “Gloria,” making The Lumineers one of the most popular artists in the folk-oriented Americana genre. We chose to feature this particular episode based on Wesley's in-depth analysis of songwriting, including the first comparison we've ever heard on songwriting and playing golf as similar disciplines. Interesting interview, so check it out. Wesley Schultz. The Lumineers. Basic Folk. Good stuff!  

Our guest today is renowned singer-songwriter Amy Ray, a longtime activist as well as co-founder of one of our favorite groups, Indigo Girls. Today, we chat primarily about the formation of the Indigo Girls, her and Emily Saliers' coming up in Georgia and signing to Epic Records, her love of vinyl and its recent resurgence, her passion for activism, her solo career, her recent single featuring The War and Treaty and Michelle Malone, plus a whole lot more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that you've heard what a special place Newport Folk has become, let's go back in time to learn a bit more about how we got here. Guided by the founder of the Newport Folk Festival, the legendary George Wein, we'll take you to the roots of the festival with one-time Newport board member Judy Collins, and we'll hear from Preservation Hall's Ben Jaffe about the role Newport played in developing the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which you may have learned about in Season 1. We'll travel from legendary moments from the festival's early history, including Mavis Staples' first opportunity to meet Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, to Newport's return from hiatus in 1985, all the way to Jim James and current Executive Director Jay Sweet first approaching George Wein with a vision for the future of the festival, which simultaneously brought it back to its roots. All of these moments have led to a stronger Newport community than ever, a place where veterans and newcomers alike are constantly working together, influencing each other, and inspiring us all to strive for a spirit of unity and a better world. Festival Circuit: Newport Folk is presented by Osiris Media, and hosted by Carmel Holt. It is co-written, co-produced and edited by Carmel and Julian Booker, who is also the series' audio engineer. Production assistance from Zach Brogan. Executive producers are RJ Bee and Christina Collins. Show Logo and Art by Mark Dowd. The theme music is "Ruminations, Pt. 3 (Afternoon Haze)" by Stephen Warwick. Thanks to Billy Glassner of the Newport Festivals Foundation for providing archival audio. Additional archival audio provided by the Alan Lomax Collection at the American Folklife Center, Library Of Congress, Courtesy of the Association for Cultural Equity. Many thanks to our folk family guests: Ben Jaffe, George Wein, Judy Collins, Phil And Brad Cook, Kari Estrin, Amy Ray, Emily Saliers, Jim James, Jay Sweet, Kristian Mattson, Margo Price, Brittany Howard, Danny Clinch, Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig And Yola.---------Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code FESTIVAL for 20% of premium CBD productsVisit Melophy.com and use promo code FESTIVAL for 20% off your first virtual lesson.Visit GarciaHandPicked.com to find Garcia cannabis products near you and to learn more. Have you heard Black Pumas self-titled debut album? Don't miss a chance to see Black Pumas live if they come to your town and pick up a copy of their album wherever you purchase or stream music. Visit TheBlackPumas.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony® nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America). The go-to lesbian of Broadway is finally on DRAMA, y'all! Listen in as they discuss Pride month, writing an original musical with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Singin in the Rain!, the impact of Jodie Foster, working with Andrew Garfield, the “tick, tick… boom!” film, the original meaning of Ring of Keys, the life and art of Alison Bechdel, Fun Home, and leaving a lesbian legacy in the entertainment world for people everywhere. Happy Pride month!Follow Beth on Twitter and InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Maggie Montalto | Twitter & InstagramHERE is where you find official DRAMA. merch!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Be the first to get our new merch, hear bonus episodes, and more!Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, rate us 5 stars, and leave a kind review!

Mr. Divabetic spotlights LGBTQAI+ people living with, affected by, and at risk of diabetes on June's podcast with music from Indigo Girls.  Research shows that LGBTQAI+  people have unique health disparities and worse health outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts, related to diabetes care and education. Guests include The Flood Girls & The Small Crimes of Tiffany Templeton Author Richard Fifield, and Mutha Chucka, and Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDCES.  Marriage equality was a mere pipe dream when Indigo Girls duo Emily Saliers and Amy Ray came out in 1988, coinciding with the release of their eponymous Epic Records debut. With regard to popular entertainment, particularly within the music business, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray were at the forefront of the queer rights movement. They won a Grammy and released chart-toppers like Closer to Fine. And they refused to let their sexuality get in the way of their success, brazenly being themselves at a time when being a gay public figure was uncommon and even downright scary. Throughout the podcast, we will be featuring music from their Indigo Girls album courtesy of SONY Music.

O frabjous day! Amy Ray's been making music with her Indigo Girls bandmate Emily Saliers for over 35 years. She talks about the band's legacy, identifying as genderqueer, the lasting power of "Closer to Fine", and opens up about what was going on behind-the-scenes before coming out publicly in the '90s.  LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. @lgbtqpod

Kari connects Suzzy to her sister Maggie, who was one third of The Roches, whose songs were covered by artists such as Phoebe Snow, as they talk about her new album "I Can Still Hear You" with the song "I Think I Am A Soul," which features Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls and was inspired by her sister Maggie, where she got the inspiration for that song in Greenwich Village, the blending of the voices of mothers and daughters and sisters when they sing, how she knew to follow her raison d'etre even when things are tough, helping others with one's gifts, the magic of the gift of music, the similarities of channeling music from one's Higher Self and the Other Side and loved ones on the Other Side, nature as magic and other things about the animal world, being grateful in simple things and simple gifts from the universe.

We cut right to the chase this week with some of the finest Americana out there, plus an interview with Elli Perry about her incredible new song “Glynn County.” The song is only available on her site, and the proceeds go to YOUth Speak, a Glynn County-based youth group that is already making positive change in the wake of Ahmaud Arbury’s murder. This episode of Adobe & Teardrops was sponsored by WYLD gallery in Austin, Texas! Go to wyld.gallery and check out the amazing contemporary Native American art on offer -- for literally any budget!   Album of the Week: Becky Warren -- The Sick Season     Becky Warren’s made something of a career of singing about society’s discards -- homeless communities, veterans, and, now, herself. The Sick Season is the kind of sickly deep dive most of us have been on now that we’re stuck in isolation -- much like a musician traversing miles and miles of road. Warren’s exhaustion with herself will feel familiar to most of us, and she brings some truly stellar backup along with the likes of Emily Saliers and Ben de la Cour. This is the kind of album Adobe & Teardrops lives for and you’ll hear it again on my year-end roundup very, very soon. Holly Near -- “Ain’t No Where You Can Run” (And Still We Sing: The Outspoken Collection) Chicks With Dip -- “Snake Oil Salesman” (Stomping on Eggshells) Steven Blane -- “Busking My Way Back To You” (Motel Blue) Megan and Shane -- “Caroline” (Caroline) The Pollies -- “Lost” (Not Here) Juhan Ongbrian -- “Sail On” (Single) Risa Kopp -- “Grit and Ashes” (Single) Wild Earp -- “Oligarchy Blues” (Single) Becky Warren -- “Dickerson Pike” (The Sick Season) Johno Leeroy -- “Rest Easy” (The Magnolia Sessions) Martin and the Fall -- “By the Mile” (Nothing Wrong With This EP) Ryan Dunlap -- “You Just Got Beat” (Single) Made of Stone -- “The End” (Single) INTERVIEW w/ Elli Perry featuring “Glynn County”   Send me music via SubmitHub! Send me money via Ko-fi or Patreon. Find Rachel and her comic via https://linktr.ee/rachel.cholst

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers join host Steve Baltin  to talk about how songs from Bob Marley, Tupac, Sam Cooke and Mahalia Jackson shaped their own writing as well as how their own Southern history influenced their music and ideals. American Songwriter Podcast Network

How many months did it take Bruce Springsteen to record Born To Run? How many band members did it cost him? What artist below wasn't a Springsteen fan before covering this song? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more as he goes in search of a runaway American dream.WARNING: This episode contains traces of Suzi Quatro.Featured artists [in alphabetical order]:Micol ArpaCowboy MouthMoa HolmstenFrankie Goes To HollywoodAmy MacDonaldAnne McCueMiss AllieRita OjangurenSean RooneyEmily SaliersBruce Springsteen Join Stevie on Spotify and Instagramwww.songsungnew.comBruce Springsteen's best lyricsBruce Springsteen Playlist [1973-1982]Bruce Springsteen  Playlist [1985-2002]Bruce Springsteen Playlist [2005-2020]

Lois Reitzes interviews chef and opera singer Alexander Smalls about his new cookbook "Meals, Music And Muses: Recipes From My African American Kitchen"; Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls about their new album "Look Long."

Katie is joined by New York correspondent and huge Indigo Girls fan Mark Blankenship for a deep dive into the music and meaning of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers’ long-running duo. They talk about the […] http://media.blubrry.com/miss_chatelaine/p/joy.org.au/misschatelaine/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2020/08/Miss-Chatelaine-No-159B.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:29 — 54.5MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Indigo Girls special – Show #159 (part 2), 28 June 2020 appeared first on Miss Chatelaine.

Folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, join us to discuss their latest album, Look Long. Plus, they share two exclusive performances.

In this summer bonus episode, Karen shares her spring interview with Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls in preparation for her NPR article on the duo.    Special thanks to NPR Music (especially Ann Powers and Marissa Lorusso), as well as the Indigo Girls and their team (especially Carla Parisi and Russell Carter) for making this all happen! 

Lois Reitzes talks with Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls about their new album "Look Long"; Alexis Scott, granddaughter of the founder of the nation's oldest daily African-American newspaper, the Atlanta Daily World; and musician, writer, and activist Billy Bragg.

The Indigo Girls have been intertwining politics and songwriting since they began making music 35 years ago. The folk-rock duo, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, just released their 15th studio album called “Look Long.” They talk to KCRW about new songs and how they figure out their roles in social justice movements.  “We are going to take the lead from our educators, our Black activist leaders. And we just want to be — even if the word shifts at this point — I'm going to use the word ‘ally.’ You can guide us, but we're also going to figure out what we have to do as white people amongst ourselves to stop this terrible racism and violence that's been happening for 400 years now,” says Amy Ray.

ON THEIR 16TH STUDIO ALBUM , Indigo Girls tell their origin story. They have reunited with their strongest backing band to date to create Look Long —a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers chronicling their personal upbringings with more specificity and focus than they have on any previous song-cycle. These eleven songs have a tender, revealing motion to them, as if they’re feeding into a Super 8 film projector, illuminating a darkened living room: Saliers and Ray are tackling the mechanisms of perspective. “We’re fallible creatures shaped by the physics of life,” says Saliers. “We’re shaped by our past; what makes us who we are? And why?” In this moment of delirious upheaval, Look Long considers the tremendous potential of ordinary life and suggests the possibility that an honest survey of one’s past and present, unburdened by judgement, can give shape to something new—the promise of a way forward. With the energy of an expanding,

Strike up the band! It’s another Best-Of edition of Go Fact Yourself!We’ve gone all the way back to our very first episode to find some of the best segments with guests who chose something in the world of music as their area of expertise. Guests like Alonzo Bodden, Lennon Parham, Emily Heller and more will discuss their favorite artists and genres.Plus, we’ve got a veritable chorus line of special experts that includes authors, songwriters and legendary musicians. Now that’s what we call music trivia!This episode is brought to you in part by Express VPN! Visit expressvpn.com/gofact to get three months FREE when you sign up.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJimmy Pardo from Episode 1Alonzo Bodden from Episode 6Kirsten Vangsness from Episode 7Lennon Parham from Episode 8Chelsey Crisp from Episode 12Emily Heller from Episode 32With Guest Experts:Billy Vera, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer and historianMarcus Miller, Two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist jazz fusion artistLyndsey Parker, author of the book Careless Memories of Strange Behavior: My Notorious Life as a Duran Duran Fan.Paulette McWilliams, Legendary vocalist who sings background.Michael Jay, Best-selling songwriter.Emily Saliers, Grammy-winning musician and one half of Indigo Girls.Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song and Incidental Music by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Go to gofactyourpod.com for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself … whenever that is!Get our Go Fact Yourself t-shaped shirt!Visit us @gofactyourpod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.And wear a mask!

Lois Reitzes interviews Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls about their new album "Look Long"; Bass opera singer Morris Robinson about playing Porgy in Atlanta Opera's production of Porgy and Bess; and comedian Neal Brennan about his Netflix special "3 Mics."

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls give Kyle Meredith a ring to discuss Look Long, their latest record that finds the folk rock duo reuniting with their lineup from ‘99’s Come On Now Social. Ray and Saliers discuss finding new sonic territory and how the lyrics take stock of their past. As social crusaders, both still find the activist fire burning strong and take a moment to speak about the environmental opportunity the world currently has with everyone staying at home.

Les veteranes Amy Ray i Emily Saliers acaben de publicar l'EP titulat "Country radio", excusa perfecta per fer un recorregut per la traject

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers met at school before forming femme folk twosome Indigo Girls in 1985. They’ve performed together steadily ever since, providing the soundtrack to sapphic glances across campfire singalongs the world over. In this episode, Drew and Andy take a look at their self-titled LP. Released at a time where queer female voices were scarce, the album became a beacon for the lesbian community, its songs speaking to love, loss and longing. Indigo Girls has since gone on to inspire a number of female artists, queer and otherwise. But did they ever ask to be role models?Our Spotify companion playlist is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll and a lot of good. Follow the pod on Instagram at @auralfixationpodcast, or the boys on @drew_down_under and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare. Or go retro and email us! auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com for ya nerve.

In the fifteenth episode of MashUpheaval - your all-request, live performance mashup podcast - Amelia Ray performs two mashups: one of Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” (written by Robert Hazard) and Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine,” (written by Emily Saliers); and another of Cutting Crew’s “I’ve Been in Love Before” (written by Nick Van Eede) and Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine’s “Can’t Stay Away from You” (written by Gloria M. Estefan).Episode video: https://youtu.be/s0nMVOLD7dESong List:(1) “Girls’ Girls” - a mashup of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” (written by Robert Hazard) and “Closer to Fine,” (written by Emily Saliers)(2) “Can’t Stay Away from Love Again” - a mashup of “I’ve Been in Love Before” (written by Nick Van Eede),  “Can’t Stay Away from You” (written by Gloria M. Estefan) and “I’ll Never Love This Way Again (written by Richard Kerr and Will Jennings)If you would like to request a mashup, send an email to: mashupheaval@ameliaray.netSupport this podcast: www.patreon.com/ameliaraywww.ameliaray.net

This is a special announcement episode for Unstarving Musician gal pal Lindsay White and Lady Brain Presents. The conversation features Karyn Ann, who will be one of the performing artists for an upcoming Lady Brain Presents listening room event.  (See press release below.) Karyn shares stories about networking on the road, and how new connections landed her a slot at this month's Lady Brain Presents event. Karyn's voice is said to “beguile the most inattentive bar-goer.”  Her singing and songwriting style draws comparisons to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Adele, and Brandi Carlile. She is a touring machine. Lady Brain Presents Press Release Lady Brain Presents an intimate evening of music at the legendary Lestat's featuring Rebekkah Darling, Karyn Ann, and Julia Sage Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – On Wednesday, October 9, Lady Brain Presents will host their monthly community gathering at the legendary Lestat's West listening room (3343 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116). This month's showcase will feature original songwriting from local Lady Brain Collective members Rebekkah Darling and SDMA-nominated Julia Sage, as well as nationally touring artist Karyn Ann. The all ages event begins at 8pm, and cover is $10 at the door. Lady Brain Presents organizer Lindsay White shared her thoughts on the importance of supporting and preserving the listening room experience: “It's a little jarring how we have all become so accustomed to drifting off into the mindless glow of virtual existence. Listening room concerts are a wonderful way for the community to reconnect and engage with local artists and the businesses who showcase them. These spaces are so healing, and these artists are so worthy of the community's full attention.” About the Musicians Rebekkah Darling: Accompanied by Paul Tillery on upright bass and backing vocals, Rebekkah Darling plays primarily original blues, pop, and jazz tunes with a fun-loving ukulele twist. Karyn Ann: This Portland, OR-based nationally touring artist draws comparisons to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Adele, and Brandi Carlile. Notable appearances include the legendary Bitter End in NYC, and the Women's Redrock Music Festival alongside Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. Julia Sage: Recently nominated for the Best New Artist SDMA alongside her band The Bad Hombres, Julia Sage inspires fans around the world with honest songwriting, raw performances, and distinct South Americana style. For more information on Lady Brain Presents events, comp tickets, and/or artist interview inquiries, visit LadyBrainPresents.com Mentioned in this Episode Lindsay White Rebekkah Darling Karyn Ann Julia Sage Related Episodes Community and Collaboration–Lindsay White (Ep 109) Songwriting, Side Hustles and Gratitude – Lindsay White (Ep 71) Managing Stage Fright with Perspective, a Conversation with Chris Avetta (Ep 111) Facing Rejection and Staying Creative–Songwriter Tom Meny (Ep 107) Visit UnstarvingMusician.com for more on this and other episodes.

This is a special announcement episode for Unstarving Musician gal pal Lindsay White and Lady Brain Presents. The conversation features Karyn Ann, who will be one of the performing artists for an upcoming Lady Brain Presents listening room event.  (See press release below.) Karyn shares stories about networking on the road, and how new connections landed her a slot at this month's Lady Brain Presents event. Karyn's voice is said to “beguile the most inattentive bar-goer.”  Her singing and songwriting style draws comparisons to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Adele, and Brandi Carlile. She is a touring machine. Lady Brain Presents Press Release Lady Brain Presents an intimate evening of music at the legendary Lestat's featuring Rebekkah Darling, Karyn Ann, and Julia Sage Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – On Wednesday, October 9, Lady Brain Presents will host their monthly community gathering at the legendary Lestat's West listening room (3343 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116). This month's showcase will feature original songwriting from local Lady Brain Collective members Rebekkah Darling and SDMA-nominated Julia Sage, as well as nationally touring artist Karyn Ann. The all ages event begins at 8pm, and cover is $10 at the door. Lady Brain Presents organizer Lindsay White shared her thoughts on the importance of supporting and preserving the listening room experience: “It's a little jarring how we have all become so accustomed to drifting off into the mindless glow of virtual existence. Listening room concerts are a wonderful way for the community to reconnect and engage with local artists and the businesses who showcase them. These spaces are so healing, and these artists are so worthy of the community's full attention.” About the Musicians Rebekkah Darling: Accompanied by Paul Tillery on upright bass and backing vocals, Rebekkah Darling plays primarily original blues, pop, and jazz tunes with a fun-loving ukulele twist. Karyn Ann: This Portland, OR-based nationally touring artist draws comparisons to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Adele, and Brandi Carlile. Notable appearances include the legendary Bitter End in NYC, and the Women's Redrock Music Festival alongside Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. Julia Sage: Recently nominated for the Best New Artist SDMA alongside her band The Bad Hombres, Julia Sage inspires fans around the world with honest songwriting, raw performances, and distinct South Americana style. For more information on Lady Brain Presents events, comp tickets, and/or artist interview inquiries, visit LadyBrainPresents.com Mentioned in this Episode Lindsay White Rebekkah Darling Karyn Ann Julia Sage Related Episodes Community and Collaboration–Lindsay White (Ep 109) Songwriting, Side Hustles and Gratitude – Lindsay White (Ep 71) Managing Stage Fright with Perspective, a Conversation with Chris Avetta (Ep 111) Facing Rejection and Staying Creative–Songwriter Tom Meny (Ep 107) Visit UnstarvingMusician.com for more on this and other episodes.

Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls. #WPRO The Indigo Girls perform with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra on October 10, 2019 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. ri-philharmonic.org http://indigogirls.com/ Photo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of The Indigo Girls by John Slemp

Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls. #WPRO The Indigo Girls perform with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra on October 10, 2019 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. ri-philharmonic.org http://indigogirls.com/ Photo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of The Indigo Girls by John Slemp

The folk-rock duo Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been making music for over 25 years. They’re known for their social activism on-stage and off, but long before they became the Indigo Girls, they were singing in church choirs. They see music as a continuum of human existence, intertwined with spiritual life in a way that can’t be pinned down. Amy Ray is a singer-songwriter who is one half of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls. Her latest solo album, “Holler,” was released in September 2018. Emily Saliers is a singer-songwriter who is one half of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls. She is also the co-author of “A Song to Sing, A Life to Live: Reflections on Music as a Spiritual Practice.” Her debut album, “Murmuration Nation,” was released in 2017. This interview originally aired in October 2013. Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.

The folk-rock duo Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been making music for over 25 years. They’re known for their social activism on-stage and off, but long before they became the Indigo Girls, they were singing in church choirs. They see music as a continuum of human existence, intertwined with spiritual life in a way that can’t be pinned down. Amy Ray is a singer-songwriter who is one half of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls. Her latest solo album, “Holler,” was released in September 2018. Emily Saliers is a singer-songwriter who is one half of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls. She is also the co-author of “A Song to Sing, A Life to Live: Reflections on Music as a Spiritual Practice.” Her debut album, “Murmuration Nation,” was released in 2017. This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode “Indigo Girls — No Separation: On Music and Transcendence” Find more at onbeing.org.

Best known as one half of the legendary folk rock duo Indigo Girls,  Grammy award winner Emily Saliers joins us to discuss her remarkable career.  EPISODE DETAILS: PART ONE Scott and Paul announce the winner of the signed copy of Layng Martine's memoir, Permission to Fly, and give an update on their call for demos recorded at Pearl Snap Studios. PART TWO - 3:06 mark The guys talk about how their parents monitored their music when they were kids, then get into a discussion about how Indigo Girls impacted their musical sensibilities.  PART THREE - 9:02 mark Paul and Scott connect with Emily via phone for a wide-ranging conversation that covers the first album she ever bought; how the importance of regionalism has changed in the music industry; why she would change the opening line of her best-known song if she were writing it today; the criticism that most plagued Indigo Girls when they were starting out; how she tries to stretch herself by writing material that might not come as naturally; why she's always dreamed of having a country artist cover one of her songs; her fierce love of hip hop; and why there's no such thing as secular music. ABOUT EMILY SALIERS Singer-songwriter Emily Saliers is best known as one half of  Indigo Girls, which NPR called “one of the finest folk duos of all time.” The Georgia-raised musical icon is the sole writer of some of the group’s best-known titles, including “Closer to Fine,” “Hammer and a Nail,” “Galileo,” “Least Complicated,” “Power of Two,” “Get Out the Map,” and others. With fifteen studio albums to their credit, Indigo Girls are Grammy award winners and winners of the Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. They’ve earned seven gold, four platinum, and one double platinum award for album sales and have collaborated with REM, Joan Baez, Brandi Carlile, P!nk, and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.   In addition to her work with Indigo Girls, Saliers and her father, a retired theology professor, co-wrote the book A Song to Sing, a Life to Live: Reflections on Music as Spiritual Practice. In recent years she released her debut solo album, Murmuration Nation, and has remained an impassioned activist and advocate for causes close to her heart.

Luke 8:26-39Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me”— for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the wilds.) Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. They begged him not to order them to go back into the abyss. Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.When the swineherds saw what had happened, they ran off and told it in the city and in the country. Then people came out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Those who had seen it told them how the one who had been possessed by demons had been healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them; for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him.Everyone’s afraid today, it seems to me. The Gerasenes are afraid of the possessed man and everyone is afraid of Jesus – that man, his demons, the townspeople and, even though they don’t say so, those pigs must have been terrified.So, this time around, this Gospel story had me thinking about the saying: “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.” You’ve heard this before, right? I know another version of it thanks to an Indigo Girls’ song that sings: “The devil I know is starting to look awfully kind.” Emily Saliers, who wrote the song, sings about leaving a bad relationship, but being tempted to stay for fear or anxiety or uncertainty about the unknown. Whatever the case, the implication is that sometimes we’re inclined, or tempted, or afraid – scared – into sticking with what we know and with what’s familiar – even if it’s bad – for fear the alternative may be even worse. We’re more afraid of what we don’t know that what we do – even if what we do know is pretty awful. “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.”It’s something like what I think is going on with the Gerasenes and this possessed man and Jesus today. I suspect you’ve heard something about this strange story before – this bizarre little ditty about a demon-possessed man, some pigs on the hillside, and one of Jesus’ more obscure miracles. As strange as it is, it’s very much like what Jesus did so often: He showed up in strange territory. He opened his heart to a stranger. He loved someone everyone else had rejected. He found what had be so very lost and he fixed what had been broken.In this case, this naked, possessed – perhaps mentally ill – sick, scared, ostracized man who’s been pushed out of his community, forced to live among the untouchable tombs on the outskirts of town, is miraculously made well, set free, healed of his affliction at the expense of some pigs who can’t swim. And what is celebrated by the likes of you and me – and likely celebrated by Jesus’ disciples back in the day, too – as another great miracle … isn’t exactly received as good news with great joy by the people in the country of the Garasenes.The same people who had banished this poor, possessed, pathetic man from their midst, to the other side of the tracks; who had bound him with shackles and chains at times, weren’t exactly happy about what Jesus had done. Apparently, they were even more afraid of the power of Jesus’ healing than they were of whatever had scared them so much about this guy in the first place.Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t, right?Because what must this mean, that one who was sick was now well? What must it mean that one who had been worthless, banished, broken beyond repair was now none of those things – but was now the opposite of those things, in fact – loved (by Jesus), valued (by Jesus), restored, returned home, made whole?And, even more, what must it mean that this guy, Jesus, this foreigner from Nazareth in Galilee, made it all happen? This Jesus who would cast the mighty down from their thrones and lift up the lowly; who would fill the hungry with good things and send the rich away empty; this Jesus who was touching lepers and healing the paralyzed; who hung out with fishermen and with women from the city; who broke the rules of the sabbath; this Jesus who proclaimed and promised a kingdom where humility, mercy, forgiveness, generosity, sacrifice and love of enemies were all evidence of victory and signs of strength.Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.Because if Jesus could do what he did to that Legion of demons – and if all the stories of his healing and teaching were true – than maybe all the rest of his ideas and promises and proclamations were true, too. And that might mean change for the status quo. It might mean that some tables would be turning, sometime soon. It might mean that who and what were once banished would be welcomed home again. It might mean that who and what were once considered sick and sinful would be well and worthy, instead.It might mean that the familiar devil of complacency and of the status quo were starting to look awfully kind and easy in the face of all the change and challenge that God’s kingdom proposed. That’s why I imagine the people were so afraid of what they had seen in the country of the Gerasenes that day.The devil they knew in their demon-possessed neighbor – and their ability to banish, ostracize, and disdain him – was more appealing than the love of God, in Jesus, that called them to welcome him home, to show him mercy, to see him as redeemed … to love him as Jesus had done.The devil they knew – the lifestyle and life they were used to – was starting to look awfully kind, apparently; and better – safer – more familiar – than the alternative.And isn’t that the case a lot of the time, still today?I think about how women can be tricked, scared and threatened into remaining in abusive relationships. Sadly, the devils they know trick them into fearing what they don’t. I think about young people who struggle with coming out of the closet. They’ve been tricked or shamed or scared into thinking that hiding and keeping secrets is more comfortable or more safe than living into the truth of their identity.But it doesn’t have be quite so dramatic. I know a devil named “Lazy” who keeps me from exercising as much as I should. I know a devil named “Busy” who keeps me from meditating and praying more often than I do. I know devils called “Pride” and “Ego” and “Greed” – and more – besides who keep me stuck in ways I wish I wasn’t. And I’m not alone, am I? We stick with the devils we know in all kinds of ways, don’t we? And they are legion. We stay at jobs that don’t fulfill us, but that pay the bills – because what would the new thing be? We avoid conflict and hard conversations, for fear of the alternative. We keep more for ourselves because it seems scary to give more of it away. We do what we’ve always done – even when it ceases to bear fruit – just because we haven’t found the will or the way to do otherwise.But what we forget is the same thing the Gerasenes couldn’t see or believe, just yet: that the quote-unquote “devil” we don’t know – or forget we know – is Jesus, who is no “devil” at all … but Jesus, master of grace and mercy and second-chances. Jesus, healer of our every ill. Jesus, lover of losers, forgiver of sinners, and friend of the broken. Jesus, who stills storms and calms seas and invites his people to step out onto them – in faith – and in spite of their better judgment.We forget we know this Jesus, who calls us always to new things… new ways of living and moving and breathing in this world. This Jesus calls us to new joy, new hope, new life in spite of our fears and precisely because he is Jesus, crucified, died and risen for the sake of the world.Amen

In honor of the #MaxFunDrive, Go Fact Yourself presents a special network crossover! Guy Branum is a comedian and host of the podcast "Pop Rocket". He's also a pop culture savant, as detailed in his book My Life as a Goddess. If you want to know more about the pop culture he loves, you'll have to read the book… but he's happy to provide a glimpse through some of his answers today. His opponent is a fellow comedian for whom he has a lot of respect (and fear): Emily Heller! You can hear her as the host of the podcast "Baby Geniuses". Her show is all about explaining things. Today she’ll key in on a very important topic: Martha Stewart's barnyard animals. From personal heroes to classic television to the subtleties of regional coffee pot designs, this episode has it all. This show is directly funded by our Maximum Fun Members. As part of our annual #MaxFunDrive, you can sign up for as little as $5 a month at maximumfun.org/donate to help support this and other Max Fun shows you listen to AND earn great gifts in the process! What’s the difference: Coffee/Coughy What’s the difference between a teapot and a coffee pot? What’s the difference between phlegm and mucus? Areas of Expertise Emily Heller: The TV show "Frasier", the musical group Indigo Girls and how to have a good time at Disneyland. Guy Branum: Academy Award nominees for best actress, the TV show "30 Rock" and grains. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Guy Branum Emily Heller With guest experts: Emily Saliers, Grammy Award winning musician and one-half of Indigo Girls. Margaret Cho, comedian and actress. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

With over 14 million records sold (including hits such as “Closer to Fine,” ”Galileo,” and “Least Complicated”) Grammy Award®-winning the folk rock duo Indigo Girls will be at The State on March 26! Emily Saliers joins us to chat about what people can expect from this new tour and what has kept Indigo Girls going for so long.

Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls graciously joins me on Basic Folk this week. An iconic figure in modern folk rock, Emily gets into it about the history of her guitar playing, expanding her horizons on her first solo album (Murmuration Nation), her dedication to hip-hop and reflections on Indigo Girls, which was released 30 years ago this week (February 28, 1989). This was an extremely enjoyable interview! I hope you like it and share it with anyone else who might be interested. 

For this episode I spoke with Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. We discussed their new live album, which they recorded with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra, how putting this show together has influenced her songwriting going forward, and how alternative guitar tunings have led to the creation of some her most well-known songs.This episode is brought to you by… us. Bands To Fans does content marketing for bands and individual musicians. Hire Bands To Fans to grow and engage your fan base. You can find us online at https://www.bandstofans.com/

For this episode I spoke with Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. We discussed their new live album, which they recorded with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra, how putting this show together has influenced her songwriting going forward, and how alternative guitar tunings have led to the creation of some her most well-known songs.This episode is brought to you by… us. Bands To Fans does content marketing for bands and individual musicians. Hire Bands To Fans to grow and engage your fan base. You can find us online at https://www.bandstofans.com/

Imagine being part of a duo for decades. Things are working well: you're successful, you're creative, you're enjoying yourself and the music you make and yet...you feel that something is missing. What do you do? Emily Saliers, best known as one of the two Indigo Girls, went out on her own last year for the first time ever. And while she was scared and uncertain about making such a dramatic change, it was something she knew she had to do in order to grow and develop as an artist. Saliers took a deep breath and, with the help of producer and violinist Lyris Hung and musician Lucy Wainwright Roche, released her first ever solo album, Murmuration Nation. We caught up with her at this year's 30A SW Festival in FL to talk about the album...and the music she's making on her own.

Imagine being part of a duo for decades. Things are working well: you're successful, you're creative, you're enjoying yourself and the music you make and yet...you feel that something is missing. What do you do?Emily Saliers, best known as one of the two Indigo Girls, went out on her own last year for the first time ever. And while she was scared and uncertain about making such a dramatic change, it was something she knew she had to do in order to grow and develop as an artist.Saliers took a deep breath and, with the help of producer and violinist Lyris Hung and musician Lucy Wainwright Roche, released her first ever solo album, 'Murmuration Nation.' We caught up with her at this year's 30A Songwriters Festival in FL to talk about the album and the music she's making on her own.

Imagine being part of a duo for decades. Things are working well: you're successful, you're creative, you're enjoying yourself and the music you make and yet...you feel that something is missing. What do you do?Emily Saliers, best known as one of the two Indigo Girls, went out on her own last year for the first time ever. And while she was scared and uncertain about making such a dramatic change, it was something she knew she had to do in order to grow and develop as an artist.Saliers took a deep breath and, with the help of producer and violinist Lyris Hung and musician Lucy Wainwright Roche, released her first ever solo album, 'Murmuration Nation.' We caught up with her at this year's 30A Songwriters Festival in FL to talk about the album and the music she's making on her own.

Imagine being part of a duo for decades. Things are working well: you're successful, you're creative, you're enjoying yourself and the music you make and yet...you feel that something is missing. What do you do?Emily Saliers, best known as one of the two Indigo Girls, went out on her own last year for the first time ever. And while she was scared and uncertain about making such a dramatic change, it was something she knew she had to do in order to grow and develop as an artist.Saliers took a deep breath and, with the help of producer and violinist Lyris Hung and musician Lucy Wainwright Roche, released her first ever solo album, 'Murmuration Nation.' We caught up with her at this year's 30A Songwriters Festival in FL to talk about the album and the music she's making on her own.

Imagine being part of a duo for decades. Things are working well: you're successful, you're creative, you're enjoying yourself and the music you make and yet...you feel that something is missing. What do you do?Emily Saliers, best known as one of the two Indigo Girls, went out on her own last year for the first time ever. And while she was scared and uncertain about making such a dramatic change, it was something she knew she had to do in order to grow and develop as an artist.Saliers took a deep breath and, with the help of producer and violinist Lyris Hung and musician Lucy Wainwright Roche, released her first ever solo album, 'Murmuration Nation.' We caught up with her at this year's 30A Songwriters Festival in FL to talk about the album and the music she's making on her own.

Imagine being part of a duo for decades. Things are working well: you're successful, you're creative, you're enjoying yourself and the music you make and yet...you feel that something is missing. What do you do?Emily Saliers, best known as one of the two Indigo Girls, went out on her own last year for the first time ever. And while she was scared and uncertain about making such a dramatic change, it was something she knew she had to do in order to grow and develop as an artist.Saliers took a deep breath and, with the help of producer and violinist Lyris Hung and musician Lucy Wainwright Roche, released her first ever solo album, 'Murmuration Nation.' We caught up with her at this year's 30A Songwriters Festival in FL to talk about the album and the music she's making on her own.

Special guest host Michael Cerveris, Tony-winning actor and star of TV's ''Gotham,'' steps in to host for Larry Groce. Our guests are Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Overcoats, Becca Mancari, Anders Parker and Seth Glier. Episode #909 was recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV during FestivALL Fall.

Rose and Gail talk to Emily Saliers about family, the headiness of early success, religion, motherhood, and her enduring partnership with Amy Ray.

Last episode when we spoke to Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, we were really touched by her reflections on her musical partnership & life-long friendship with Emily Saliers. Mom and I just knew we wanted to get Emily’s perspective...Tune in next week for the full interview!

Rose talks to Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls about songwriting, confidence and musical influences. Their conversation inspires Rose's mom & co-host Gail to reconsider if she is brave enough to 'become' a musician at age 62. The other Indigo Girl, Emily Saliers, will appear on Details Please later this month... Thank you to Indigo Girls and Propeller Publicity - Songs featured in this episode by Indigo Girls and Amy Ray, and a cameo of Bennie and the Jets by Elton John & Bernie Taupin. The Indigo Girls are going on TOUR, we hope this episode inspires you to see them - take your mothers, daughters, friends and lovers and belt along

Soul Sisters was thrilled to join Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the iconic power duo Indigo Girls before their sold-out show at New Jersey's Wellmont Theater, where swarms of fans had come from across the east coast to hear the harmonious voices that defined many a '90s adolescence (and continue to do so with new generations, their sixteenth studio album out just last year). From "Closer to Fine" to "Galileo," "Power of Two" to "Ghost," Indigo Girls possess a certain symbolic place in our cultural minds - for better or worse, as Ray and Saliers are very quick to address. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 153 - Emily Saliers is not only one half of the folk rock duo the Indigo Girls but she's also a longtime restauranteur and a self proclaimed lifelone foodie.  We talk to her about her 18 year old Atlanta restaurant Watershed, its storied history, and its famous fried chicken.  Plus she admits to her love of HoJo's clam strips before Zach comes out at the end of the show as a proud Indigo Girls fan.  

THE INDIGO GIRLS are the Grammy-winning folk-rock duo from Georgia. Emily Saliers and Amy Ray began performing together in high school, transferred their honest, urgent performing style onto the stages of countless small clubs, then saw their public profile take off with the 1989 release of their self-titled breakthrough (an album that included the first hit, “Closer To Fine,� and went on to win Best Contemporary Folk Recording at the 1990 Grammys). The duo�s constant touring, as well as staunch dedication to a number of social and environmental causes, has earned them a fervidly devoted following over the years. On their fourteenth studio album, �Beauty Queen Sister�, the duo deliver a beautifully crafted batch of songs that revel in spirited simplicity. The Indigo Girls will be performing on WoodSongs with their full touring band The Shadowboxers..