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This week's program features tuneage from Brewer & Shipley, Janis Joplin, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jefferson Airplane, Talking Heads, Donovan, Kinks, Cat Stevens, Ten Years After, Electric Prunes, Don McLean, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, Jeff Beck Group, John McLaughlin, Joni Mitchell, Loggins & Messina, Coldplay, Cream, Dada, Bruce Springsteen, Chicago & Crack The Sky.
Olive Klug and I (Cindy) recorded this interview in my closet while they were in Portland, Maine to play a show. They stayed along with their band Cori, Haley, and Payton and it was a real pleasure to be around them for a few days. You can tell that Olive is at their best around their band and it is a true collaboration on stage. Shoutout to the whole crew for leaving such a remarkable impression on me and my wife and for assembling some baby furniture while they were staying at our house. In our conversation for Basic Folk, Olive takes us on a journey through their musical upbringing, exploring their childhood influences, including their father's eclectic taste in '60s and '70s rock and folk. Olive discusses their love for Joni Mitchell and Taylor Swift, which inspired them to learn guitar and develop their own musical tastes. They provide insights into their early internet presence on platforms like YouTube and Tumblr, and how these shaped their creative expression and online identity.Olive also touches on their experience of transitioning to a music career, going viral on TikTok, and the emotional and practical challenges that come with it. Additionally, they delve into how their psychology background and neurodivergence inform their songwriting, live performances, and day-to-day life. Our conversation wraps up with thoughts on the productive chaos of touring, the importance of community in the folk world, and their aspirations for long-term, sustainable growth in the music industry. Everyone belongs at the Olive Klug show. They leave their glow wherever their travels take them.Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This episode is really going to be the cat’s pajamas. Or is it pyjamas? Do cats even wear pajamas? Why would they? Why do we? Should any of us wear pajamas at all? And if we do don a pair, are they only for bed? Or should pajamas have their day in the sun? If our PJs are making a fashion statement just what exactly are they saying? We’re talking today about what we wear to bed, but who knows? Does not wearing pajamas to bed have health and other benefits once we settle in under the covers? GUESTS: Henry Alford: American humorist and journalist, author of books including I Dream of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots Clare Sauro: Director of The Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection and Assistant Professor of Design & Art History at Drexel University W. Chris Winter: Sleep specialist, neurologist and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Produced by Debora Timms. Colin McEnroe, Betsy Kaplan, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired on April 8, 2019.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nate has a chance to sit down with singer/songwriter David Wilcox for a chat about his new album, The Way I Tell The Story & MORE! They talk about David's childhood, learning guitar at 18, his early songwriting, starting to play out at open mic nights, Joni Mitchell, cutting his teeth busking in Philly on South Street, Nightshift Watchmen, being prolific, what it was like being signed to a major label, major vs. indie releases, the Pandemic, his Custom Songs service, The Way I Tell The Story, working with Michael Selverne, the Bryn-Mawr show cancellation, and what it's like releasing music in 2025. Then, David takes a dive into The Jawntlet!David's websiteDavid's BandcampDavid on InstagramDavid on TwitterDavid on YouTubeYo! That's My Jawn on Substack | Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!
Pianist Keith Jarrett is one of the most captivating and controversial musicians of the last 50 years. He's a rare breed - a musician who has mastered the art of jazz improvisation and a fine classical player too. It's been 50 years since the Köln Concert, which became the best-selling piano and solo jazz album of all time. But as we find out, that concert nearly didn't happen! You'll hear all the back stories to this iconic artist in our tribute to Keith Jarrett. This episode was presented by bass player and ABC Jazz host, Eric Ajaye, and written and produced by ABC Jazz producer Henry Rasmussen. It was created by ABC Jazz, originally being broadcast on 2 June 2025. Find out more information on Keith Jarrett here. ABC Jazz features a Jazz Legend each month on the radio, with historic moments, significant albums and a full-length feature to immerse into the important history of this music and culture. Hear more Jazz Legends episodes here, including significant artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, Joni Mitchell, Keith Jarrett, Mary Lou Williams and Herbie Hancock.
Celebrated chef J. Kenji López-Alt schools us on the food history of teriyaki, nachos, and broccoli cheddar soup; music critic Ann Powers unpacks her latest book Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell, which explores the musician's life and career, while addressing her own feelings about tackling the legend; and singer-songwriter Khatumu dispels the rumors that she was an "industry plant," before performing her song "Allergy Season."
Here's just a few of the many things that Graham discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast:The reasons why he split from The Hollies (Director's Cut only);A recounting of the very first time he met Crosby & Stills, plus the fateful question they posed to him;Exactly who was Captain Manyhands, and why he was so crucial to the success of that debut album;The several identities behind the amalgam of personalities Crosby sung about in “Guinnevere”;The very first time Graham met Joni Mitchell;And an in-depth deep dive on every song that comprises the Crosby, Stills, & Nash LP!Listen: linktr.ee/discograffitiWild Tales: The Graham Nash Interview Series tackles every last release the great Graham Nash ever had a hand in creating, including CSN, CSNY, C&N, and his solo career, detailing a history almost too crazy to be believed. His honesty is profoundly refreshing, and overall this series is a Mt. Olympus climb which explores the Aquarian age in all its majesty and chaos. It has already overtaken my life in so my ways…and it's my hope that it does the same to yours.I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you're a Graham Nash superfan like me, The Director's Cut of this episode is ad-free and features 20 additional minutes of essential material. Subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon at the Major Tier and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week) of must-hear binge-listening: Patreon.com/DiscograffitiOr just purchase The Director's Cut as a one-off at the same link.CONNECTJoin our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153Patreon: www.Patreon.com/DiscograffitiPodfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscograffitiOrder the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzakOrder the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954Merch Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/allVenmo Dave A Tip: @David-GebroeWeb site: http://discograffiti.com/CONTACT DAVEEmail: dave@discograffiti.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroeThere is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I'm talking about. If you're already a member, please comment below about your experience. www.Patreon.com/discograffiti#grahamnash #davidcrosby #stephenstills #neilyoung #thehollies #classicrock #allanclarke #tonyhicks #bobbyelliott #berniecalvert #erichaydock #crosbystillsnashandyoung #csny #crosbystillsandnash #csn #henrydiltz #folkrock #jonimitchell #rockmusic #vinyl #britishinvasion #jamestaylor #ritacoolidge #woodstock #altamont #hippie #discograffiti #metalmachinemuzak #soldiersofsound #andyourdreamscometrue
Aufbruch. Die Nase in den Wind, das Studium schmeißen und einfach mal los – nach Wien. Davon singt David Lübke in seinem gerade veröffentlichten Lied „Unterwegs nach Wien“. Im Winter kommt das neue Album und über die Arbeit daran spricht er heute schon auf radioeins im studioeins! Ein moderner Troubadour ist David Lübke und zieht mit Gitarre und Banjo durch die Lande, um seine Geschichten zu erzählen. Das beinhaltet tatsächlich auch das spontane Liedermachen vor der ein oder anderen Haustür. Mit seinen kleinen Alltagsgeschichten über beispielsweise die Sehnsucht oder auch die tatsächliche Handlung nach Wien zu reisen, wird er zu einem gesellschaftlichen Chronisten mit Vorbildern wie Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan oder Cat Stevens. Sein drittes Album „Wo der Mond die Erde küsst“ wird im November erscheinen und mit gewisser Alltagsromantik die „sensible Magie zwischen Tag und Nacht, zwischen Alltag und Träumerei“ hervorheben – und es wird wohl voraussichtlich eine große Freude sein!
Aufbruch. Die Nase in den Wind, das Studium schmeißen und einfach mal los – nach Wien. Davon singt David Lübke in seinem gerade veröffentlichten Lied „Unterwegs nach Wien“. Im Winter kommt das neue Album und über die Arbeit daran spricht er heute schon auf radioeins im studioeins! Ein moderner Troubadour ist David Lübke und zieht mit Gitarre und Banjo durch die Lande, um seine Geschichten zu erzählen. Das beinhaltet tatsächlich auch das spontane Liedermachen vor der ein oder anderen Haustür. Mit seinen kleinen Alltagsgeschichten über beispielsweise die Sehnsucht oder auch die tatsächliche Handlung nach Wien zu reisen, wird er zu einem gesellschaftlichen Chronisten mit Vorbildern wie Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan oder Cat Stevens. Sein drittes Album „Wo der Mond die Erde küsst“ wird im November erscheinen und mit gewisser Alltagsromantik die „sensible Magie zwischen Tag und Nacht, zwischen Alltag und Träumerei“ hervorheben – und es wird wohl voraussichtlich eine große Freude sein!
Show Notes:In this special episode of Backstage Bay Area, we head to Lincoln, Nebraska—home of the heartfelt folk-Americana trio The Wildwoods. Host Steve Roby sits down with Noah and Chloe Gose to discuss their upcoming album Dear Meadowlark, a project steeped in imagery of open roads, hometown nostalgia, and the poetic quietude of rural life.The conversation explores how the couple met through music in their school days, their evolution from young musicians into seasoned touring artists, and the beauty they find in their Nebraska roots. You'll hear stories behind their songs like “Sweet Niobrara” and “I Will Follow You to Willow,” learn about their single-mic recording technique, and get a taste of what's in store for their upcoming performance at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. From John Prine to Joni Mitchell, the duo shares how their influences shaped them—without ever losing their own distinct voice.Guest Information:The Wildwoods are a folk-Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Featuring Noah Gose (vocals, acoustic/electric guitar), Chloe Gose (vocals, violin), and Andrew Vaggalis (vocals, upright bass), the band is known for its rich harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and honest storytelling. Their fourth full-length album, Dear Meadowlark, is set for release on April 11, 2025.Website: www.thewildwoodsband.comUpcoming Show:Catch The Wildwoods live at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley:Sunday, August 17Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 8:00 PMTickets: sweetwatermusichall.orgEssential Takeaways:- Dear Meadowlark is a love letter to Nebraska and a reflection on life on the road.- The single “Sweet Niobrara” was inspired by quiet drives through sunflower-lined highways near Valentine, NE.- The band's sound blends folk traditions with indie nuance, drawing comparisons to Nickel Creek and Gillian Welch.- Noah and Chloe stress the importance of staying true to your artistic voice in the age of trends.- Their performances are as much about storytelling and connection as they are about musicianship.Call to Action:Like what you heard? Subscribe to Backstage Bay Area on YouTube (youtube.com/@Backstagebayarea) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/songs-stories/id1522911650). Don't forget to leave a review and share the episode with fellow music lovers.Podcast Playlist – Songs Featured in the Episode:“Sweet Niobrara”“I Will Follow You to Willow”Hashtags:#TheWildwoods #DearMeadowlark #FolkAmericana #BackstageBayArea #SweetwaterMusicHall #IndieFolk #NebraskaMusic #LiveFolkMusic #PodcastInterview #RootsRevival #SupportLocalMusic
We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we're doing another one.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome acclaimed photographer, author, artist, and actress Mary Ann Halpin for a heartfelt and often hilarious chat. From her beginnings in Chicago to her transformative work behind the camera in Los Angeles, Mary Ann shares how life's twists—like infertility—led to her groundbreaking photo books, including Pregnant Goddesshood and the Fearless Women series. The trio dives into her viral Super Bowl commercial appearance, her improv roots, and her marriage to piano man Joe Croyle. Along the way, Mary Ann opens up about personal reinvention, creative burnout, and the healing power of joy and photography. With vivid stories about Joni Mitchell and Erin Brockovich, and reflections on aging, identity, and art, this episode is an inspiring testament to fearless living—messy moments and all.Takeaways:Mary Ann Halpin's Super Bowl commercial role was a full-circle moment from her early acting days.Her photo book Pregnant Goddesshood was born from her personal experience with infertility.She has photographed and befriended legends like Joni Mitchell and Erin Brockovich.Mary Ann emphasizes the importance of embracing failure as part of creativity.She uses her background in acting to draw authenticity from her photography subjects.Her Fearless Women books became the basis of a nonprofit and national tour.Halpin candidly discusses anxiety, burnout, and the path to mental well-being.Humor, self-care, and artistic expression fuel her resilience and ongoing projects.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #SkipPaige #CoachellaValley #McCallumTheatre #DesertPodcast #FamousInterviewGuests #InterviewPodcast #MutualBroadcastingSystem #MaryAnnHalpin #FearlessWomen #PhotographyLife #ActressTurnedPhotographer #SuperBowlCommercialStar #CreativeReinvention #EmpoweredAging #PalmDesertArts #ImprovCommunity
Madeleine Peyroux, BADBADNOTGOOD, Jairus Sharif, Bomba, Joaquin Nunez, JABFUNG, William Carn, George Crotty, Steve Holt, Kennedy McLeod Quintet, Brian Baggett, Peace Flag Ensemble, Joni Mitchell, Nordkraft Big Band + Remy Le Boeuf + Danielle Wertz, Monika Herzig & Janiece Jaffe, OkonskiPlaylist: Madeleine Peyroux - The Summer WindBADBADNOTGOOD - Celestial HandsJairus Sharif - Oh, And Poets MaybeBomba - Homenaje a Ruben GonzalezJoaquin Núñez & Habana Safari - Ruta de la ClaveJABFUNG, featuring Julian Anderson-Bowes, Anthony Fung, Luis Deniz & Rafael Zaldivar - The CityWilliam Carn - AscensionGeorge Crotty Trio - Heart MusicThe Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet - ImpactKennedy McLeod Quintet, featuring Donny Kennedy and Jeff McLeod - 590 BluesBrian Baggett - When Your Wants Are Greater Than Your NeedsPeace Flag Ensemble - Paint DryingJoni Mitchell - Be Cool (Demo)Nordkraft Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf, Danielle Wertz - I Had a KingMonika Herzig, Janiece Jaffe - The Circle GameOkonski - Lakebridge
With a career spanning over 60 years, Roy “Bickel” is a living legend in the world of live entertainment. From his early days as a professional water skier in 1960s Florida to flying through the air as a human cannonball in the circus, Roy's path has been anything but ordinary.In 1969, he transitioned from circus tents to concert tours, launching a groundbreaking rigging career that would span Broadway, arena concerts, Olympics, and global productions. He helped standardize the color-coded wire rope system still used today, trained generations of riggers, and worked with icons like Elvis Presley, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Kiss, Destiny's Child, Beyoncé.Jethro Tull, Aerosmith, Frank Sinatra, Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Rogers, Alabama, 10,000 Maniacs, Backstreet Boys, New Kids, Reba and many more. Roy's expertise has taken him from rigging Mary Poppins to fly across arenas, to managing safety on Olympic flames, to innovating load-bearing techniques still in use across the industry. His reputation for grit, ingenuity, and mentorship is unmatched—and his stories are as jaw-dropping as his career.An ESTA Lifetime Award recipient and 2025 Parnelli Honoree, Roy continues to work, teach, and inspire—proving that curiosity, courage, and character can take you from a hotel pool ski show to the biggest stages on Earth.
Matt forces Thomas to listen to The Velvet Sundown, as the two discuss the recent controversy surrounding AI in music. Thomas redeems the vibe with an ode to simply one of the greatest artists in rock history - Joni Mitchell. LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
One year ago on Sunday, Thomas Crooks tried to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A monthslong investigation by CBS News reveals the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill Mr. Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports. A rising number of people are getting ER treatment for tick bites in parts of the U.S., according to the CDC. Ticks can cause serious illnesses like Lyme disease. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to protect yourself. "Serious Eats" editorial director Daniel Gritzer joins "CBS Mornings" to give a crash course on grilling essentials and tips for the summer season. Norman Harris first opened Norman's Rare Guitars in Los Angeles in 1975. The store's customers have included Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and many more. Now Harris' story is the subject of a documentary about the store's history and legacy. Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt is recording his new audible original "Black Coffee and Ice Water" this weekend in New York City. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the project, parenting a teenager and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sometimes you just need a break from the relentless pace of legal and political developments and the enormous stakes they present for the future of the country. That's what this 1-on-1 is. Harry speaks with Henry Winkler, Hollywood icon for 50 years and among the most unspoiled, upbeat well-adjusted figures in a famously dyspeptic industry. Henry relates his crazy fun summer – featuring a one-on-one meeting with the Queen (not to mention Bruce Springsteen and Joni Mitchell)--and provides his strategies for staying zen and happy as the world and society seem sometimes to be collapsing around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Jason Blitman sits down with Ruben Reyes Jr. to discuss his highly anticipated debut novel, Archive of Unknown Universes, which follows his acclaimed story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven. Their conversation ranges from advocating for the perfect 90-minute movie runtime to how specifics become universal, plus Ruben's late-in-life discovery of musical legends Joni Mitchell and Alanis Morissette. Jason then welcomes Guest Gay Reader Chloe Michelle Howarth (Sunburn), the debut Irish novelist who reveals her unexpected new taste for queer horror fiction and love of translated literature.Ruben Reyes Jr. is the son of two Salvadoran immigrants and the author of There Is a Rio Grande in Heaven. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and Harvard College, his writing has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Lightspeed Magazine, and other publications. Originally from Southern California, he now lives in Brooklyn.Chloe Michelle Howarth was born in July 1996. She grew up in the West Cork countryside, which has served as an inspiration for her writing. She attended university at IADT in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, where she studied English, Media and Cultural Studies. Chloe currently lives in Brighton. Sunburn is her debut novel.BOOK CLUB!Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERE July Book: Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ MERCH!http://gaysreading.printful.me PARTNERSHIP!Use code READING to get 15% off your madeleine order! https://cornbread26.com/ WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com
Debrief alert! INTC co-host Jeff Braun helped run a GT3 Corvette at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. To a top-ten finish!In his day job, Jeff is comp director for an IMSA team. Baptiste Viala is a 25-year-old engineer who works with him. June marked Jeff's sixth time running a car at Le Mans and Baptiste's first.Two cool cats. And they have surprisingly different angles on the same trip to France.This show's format rotates weekly, because squirrel. We call this format “The Rookie and the Vet.”(For the record, we almost called this episode “Both Sides Now,” a'la Joni Mitchell. That got nixed quick, though, because Sam totally would have sung that song on air, guaranteed, like a dying cat, okay, and no one needs that sort of thing from him, ever.)RELATED TRIVIA: The thing is… I *have* seen La Sarthe from both sides now? From pits to stands, and still, somehow: It's mostly crêpes that I recall. Perhaps I don't know crêpes at all? Tears and fears and feeling proud! To say “I crêpe you,” right out loud! Dreams and schemes and podium crowds—sure, I've loved Le Mans that way. But also, there is in the vendor area occasionally a food truck that will sell you a fresh crêpe at six in the morning, and that sucker is tasty enough to rip your face off.(Mitchell is a good Le Mans vibe, incidentally. Who knew? Hang on the fence at Tertre Rouge sometime, cue up "California.” Excellent.)This episode was produced by Mike Perlman.**Who We Are + Spicy Merch:www.ItsNotTheCar.com**Support It's Not the Car:Contribute on Patreon www.patreon.com/notthecar**Topic suggestions, feedback, questions? Let us know what you think!INTCPod@gmail.com**Check out Sam's book!Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writing, 2003–2023**Where to find us:https://www.instagram.com/intcpodhttps://www.instagram.com/thatsamsmith/https://www.instagram.com/j.v.braun/https://www.instagram.com/rossbentley/https://rossbentley.substack.com/https://speedsecrets.com/**ABOUT THE SHOW:It's Not the Car is a podcast about people and speed. We tell racing stories and leave out the boring parts.Ross Bentley is a former IndyCar driver, a bestselling author, and a world-renowned performance coach. Jeff Braun is a champion race engineer. Sam Smith is an award-winning writer and a former executive editor of Road & Track magazine.We don't love racing for the nuts and bolts—we love it for what it asks of the meatbag at the wheel.New episodes every Tuesday.
We covered the self-titled debut album from Crosby, Stills & Nash in episode 137. Deja Vu is considered the second Crosby, Stills & Nash album, but it is actually the first album by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with Canadian songwriter Neil Young turning the trio into a quartet.While the album continues to feature the signature harmonies associated with Crosby, Stills & Nash, it has a harder, more rocking edge to it. Some of this is undoubtedly due to the addition of Neil Young to the album, but it also reflects the challenges the group members were facing. Both Stephen Stills and Graham Nash had gone through break-ups in their relationships, and David Crosby tragically had lost his girlfriend Christine Hinton in a car accident.The album was highly anticipated, generating $2 million in pre-sales before its release. It became a gold record only 14 days after release, and was on the Billboard 200 album chart for 88 weeks. Contemporary critics provided mixed reviews, but the album has only grown in stature over time, with many reviews considering it amongst the top albums ever produced. Deja Vu was inducted into the Grammy Hall of fame in 2012.After its release, each of the principal members of the group would record solo albums, and the success of Deja Vu contributed to the individual success of these four solo projects.Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young) would continue to produce albums over the decades with their last collaboration occurring in 2015. The death of David Crosby in 2023 ended the possibility of full reunions.Wayne brings us this soft rock singer-songwriter live album for this week's podcast. Carry OnThe opening track to the album was penned by Stephen Stills who also provides lead vocals. It is a medley of two songs edited together with a jam session connector, and came together surprisingly fast during a time when most songs were taking a long time to finish. The lyrics encourage the band members to keep going through times of struggle in relationships both within and outside the band.Teach Your ChildrenGraham Nash wrote this song in 1968 when he was with The Hollies, but had not recorded it with that group at the time. Nash has associated the song with a photograph exhibit showing a child playing with a toy hand grenade, and the lyrics encourage parents to be careful in how they teach their children. Neil Young does not play on this song, but the steel guitar is provided by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. WoodstockUnlike the other tracks on this album, this song was not written by any of the band members, but was penned by Joni Mitchell. Mitchell had not attended the Woodstock festival, but was inspired to write this song told from the perspective of a concert goer after hearing her then-boyfriend Graham Nash relay the account. It has become a signature song for the group and a staple of the 60's counter-culture. Our HouseGraham Nash wrote this song as a description of a day spent with then-girlfriend Joni Mitchell and her two cats in their Laurel Canyon home. The song was written in an hour on Mitchel's piano. It went to number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the motion Picture "Patton"This epic starring George C. Scott was playing in the theaters in 1970. It won seven Academy awards, including Best Picture. STAFF PICKS:Let It Be by The BeatlesLynch starts the staff picks with a song inspired by a dream. Paul McCartney's mother, Mary Patricia McCartney, died of cancer with Paul was 14. In the dream, his mother encourages her son by saying, "It's all right, just let it be." This single and title song from the final Beatles album debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 before topping those charts.Cecilia by Simon & GarfunkelRob brings us the third single from the fifth and final album by Simon & Garfunkel, "Bridge Over Troubled Water." It was developed in a late night jam when the duo and friends were banging on a piano bench and recording the sound with a tape recorder. The lyrics depict the heartbreak of a boy delivered from Cecilia his unfaithful lover.The Rapper by The JaggerzBruce features the most successful single from the band whose guitarist and primary songwriter would go on to be Donny Iris. The song is a warning to the ladies not to be taken in by a smooth talking man telling them lies. It went to number 2 on the charts.Superlungs My Supergirl by Terry ReidWayne's closes out the staff picks with a cover originally written by Donovan about a 14-year old groupie. Terry Reid was Jimmy Page's first pick to be lead singer of Led Zeppelin, but was unavailable at the time due to his touring schedule with Cream and the Rolling Stones. Reid would acquire the nickname of Superlungs. NOVELTY TRACK:Pineapple and the Monkey by The FacesThis instrumental from The Faces debut album takes us out for this week. 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This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2024 interview with Livingston Taylor, renowned singer/songwriter for over 50 years and the brother of James and Kate Taylor. In this interview Liv discusses his family, opening for Joni Mitchell and Jethro Tull, collaborating with Carly Simon and much more.My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made in New York by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH LIV:www.livingstontaylor.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
Send us a textSinger-songwriters JF Robitaille and Lail Arad pay YMAAA a visit to discuss Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water. They talk about how they came to love the album and which tracks are the most meaningful to them, as well as sharing some stories they have learned about how certain tracks were made. JF and Lail also talk about working as a duo and making their first album together—the just-released Wild Moves.MPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YMAAA COMMUNITY: The new YMAAA Patreon—Bonus Tracks—has arrived! Once a month, there will be a new podcast episode exclusively for the Patreon community. In addition to bonus episodes, there will be forums where we can get together as a community.The first Bonus Tracks episode will be published on July 24. If you subscribe anytime before July 31, you can get the first episode for $0.99 instead of the normal $5.99 monthly charge. For this Bonus Tracks Early Bird discount, go to patreon.com/youmealbum and enter the code ALBUM.Follow Lail at the following places online!@lail.arad on Instagram@lailaradmusic on Facebook@lailarad on YouTubeI highly recommend Lail's Substack, Lail Arad's Foggy Notions. You can subscribe at https://lailarad.substack.com/.To keep up with The Songs of Joni Mitchell...Website: https://songsof.co.uk/Instagram: @thesongsofjonimitchellFollowing JF couldn't be easier! He's at @jfrobitaille on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior. This show has an account on Instagram at @youmealbum.2:57 JF and Lail join the show3:13 Lail remembers “claiming” Bridge Over Troubled Water as a favorite album at age 106:05 It took JF a while to come around to Bridge Over Troubled Water8:33 Is there too much production on the title track?14:17 Bridge Over Troubled Water was a different kind of album for Simon & Garfunkel17:17 “El Condor Pasa” is just one example of Simon using other artists' music, sometimes without attribution22:07 Lail, JF and Al discuss the message behind “So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright”25:44 Lail, JF and Al talk about the “happy accident” that shaped the sound of “Cecilia” 31:15 Al learned why the chorus of “The Boxer” is “lie la lie”32:17 JF, Lail and Al talk about the other songwriting and production choices made for “The Boxer”40:27 Al was puzzled by the cover of “Bye Bye Love”44:13 JF likes “Song for the Asking” as an album closer45:06 “The Only Living Boy in New York” is a standout track for JF48:08 JF and Lail think of “Keep the Customer Satisfied” and “Baby Driver” as being paired together50:04 JF and Lail explain why they chose this album for this episode51:53 JF and Lail talk about their origins as a duo55:04 Lail and JF discuss the differences between working solo and working together1:03:00 Lail talks about the fun atmosphere of the Wild Moves recording sessions1:04:42 JF cites the influences behind “The Waterfront”1:06:50 Lail discusses the Songs of Joni Mitchell project1:10:42 JF and Lail talk about their upcoming recording and tour plansOutro music is from “Swim Towards Your Troubles” by JF Robitaille and Lail Arad.Support the show
Music critic Ann Powers (Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell) dishes about her oddball reading journey, from staging puppet shows as a library-dwelling misfit kid to struggling to keep up with her favorite writers on Substack.
Here at MinistryWatch, we have become all too familiar with the allure and the dangers of celebrity preachers. One of the things you will here me say often is that we humans are not meant to be celebrities. We're not wired for it. Celebrityhood is a condition that wars against the health of our soul. And yet…we Americans, and American evangelicals in particular, have an addiction to celebrities. To use the words from the Joni Mitchell song, our star-making machinery keeps spitting them out. And when these celebrities burn out, or meltdown, we brush them aside and make more. Jim Bakker, Ted Haggard, Ravi Zacharias, Mark Driscoll, Jimmy Swaggart, Bill Hybels. How much time do you have, because this list could go on and on. All of this is why Molly Worthen's new book caught my attention. It's called Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump. Molly is one of those rare academics – she's a professor at the University of North Carolina – who writes in readable, compelling ways. And her discussion of what she calls charisma, which she says differs from celebrity or charm, is fascinating and has opened up my eyes to new ways of seeing some of the characteristics of the modern evangelical church. If Molly Worthen's name sounds familiar to you, it could be because I've cited her often in my own work. Her book Apostles of Reason: The Crisis of Authority in American Evangelicalism, was helpful to me when it was published ten years ago. I should also add that since the publication of that first book, Molly Worthen herself has had a conversion experience and now counts herself as a born-again Christian. I ask her about that near the end of this conversation, and I would invite you to stick around to the end to hear her interesting and – to my way of thinking – encouraging personal story. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.
Song: Get Up Music by: Barbara McAfee Additional vocals by: Lia Falls Notes: Barbara McAfee describes herself as "A nice Minnesota girl -- I like things that work!" -- and in her framework of the Full Voice, she has shaped the teachings of skilled choir leaders and the Roy Hart vocal work, as well as her own discovery of her voice into just that -- a framework that works! She says, “I've never believed more in the need for people to find their own voice…” and observes the deep courage of people coming to community sings for the first time after vocal wounding. The work of Angeles Arrien inspired Barbara in her own journey, and this song pulls in the grittiness and determination needed to keep waking up. Barbara adds a surprise bonus song in the middle of the episode -- "May It Go Easy As You Go" -- as we talk about singing as a way of saying what's hard to say. So much more in this conversation -- "twisting on a meathook", scheduling "workity-work" things, doing laundry before listening to the muse -- enjoy Barbara's Full Voice, and let it help you find yours! Songwriter Info: Barbara lives on the wild and scenic St Croix River about an hour from Minneapolis/St Paul. She is a master voice coach, songwriter, song leader, hospice choir director, long distance swimmer, poet, and author of Full Voice. She feels so lucky to be alive on planet Earth. Sharing Info: The song is free to share in oral tradition groups, but please contact Barbara for recording and/or performing permission. Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:05:43 Start time of bonus song: 00:47:50 Start time of reprise: 01:03:55 Links: Barbara's website: www.barbaramcafee.com Barbara's community singing page: https://www.barbaramcafee.com/community-singing.html Barbara's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barbaramcafee Barbara's first TEDx talk about Full Voice: https://youtu.be/Ze763kgrWGg?si=hueWlQGYCqtDrarr Lia Falls: https://soundcloud.com/user-860092984 Diana Ross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Ross Full Voice: https://books.google.com/books?id=pETKks1jdKUC Saule Ryan/Roy Hart Centre: https://roy-hart-theatre.com/teachers/saule-ryan/ Rhiannon: https://rhiannonmusic.com/ Daniel Nelson: https://www.facebook.com/singingfortheearth/ Jenna Lindbo: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jenna-lindbo/395790602 The story of Inanna: https://tamedwild.com/a/blog/storytime-inanna-descent-into-the-underworld Te Martin: https://soundcloud.com/temartinmusic Lyndsey Scott: https://www.lyndseyscott.earth/ Sarina Partridge: https://sarinapartridge.com/ Heidi Wilson: https://heidiannwilson.com/ Laurence Cole: https://www.laurencecole.com/ Melanie DeMore: https://melaniedemore.com/ Joni Mitchell's Blue album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1vz94WpXDVYIEGja8cjFNa Jon Batiste: https://www.jonbatiste.com/ Jacob Collier: https://www.jacobcollier.com/ Nuts & Bolts: 2:2, minor, 4.5 layers Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html
Singer-songwriter Sarah Slean talks about Joni Mitchell's enduring influence on music and women in the arts, as she prepares to perform orchestral versions of Mitchell's songs with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Audio sources: Glenn Gould, Joni Mitchell, Sarah Slean This episode originally aired on October 5th, 2022
Book Vs. Movie: “Alice's Restaurant” Arlo Guthrie's 1967 18-minute Song Vs the 1969 MovieArlo Guthrie's “Alice's Restaurant” is an 18-minute satirical folk monologue and song that became an anthem for the 1960s counterculture. Officially titled “Alice's Restaurant Massacree,” it was released in 1967 on his debut album. The piece tells a true, albeit embellished, story from Thanksgiving 1965 about a littering arrest that prevented Guthrie from being drafted into the Vietnam War. Blending comedy and protest, the song critiques authority and the military draft system, recounting how disposing of garbage with a friend led to an arrest, which ironically disqualified him from military service.In this episode, the Margos discuss:The career of Arlo GuthrieThe story behind the songThe differences between the song & movie. The cast includes: Arlo Guthrie (as himself), Pat Quinn (Alice Brock), James Broderick (Ray Brock), Pete Seeger (as himself), Joseph Boley (Woody Guthrie), M. Emmet Walsh (Group W Sergeant.) Clips Featured:“The Town Dump”Alice's Restaurant (1969 trailer)“The Wedding Scene”“Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie"“The Funeral Scene” (Songs to Aging Children by Joni Mitchell sung by Tigger Outlaw)Music by Arlo GuthrieFollow us on the socials!Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D's Blog: Brooklynfitchick.comMargo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok Margo D's YouTube: @MargoDonohueMargo P's Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P's Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomamaOur logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: “Alice's Restaurant” Arlo Guthrie's 1967 18-minute Song Vs the 1969 MovieArlo Guthrie's “Alice's Restaurant” is an 18-minute satirical folk monologue and song that became an anthem for the 1960s counterculture. Officially titled “Alice's Restaurant Massacree,” it was released in 1967 on his debut album. The piece tells a true, albeit embellished, story from Thanksgiving 1965 about a littering arrest that prevented Guthrie from being drafted into the Vietnam War. Blending comedy and protest, the song critiques authority and the military draft system, recounting how disposing of garbage with a friend led to an arrest, which ironically disqualified him from military service.In this episode, the Margos discuss:The career of Arlo GuthrieThe story behind the songThe differences between the song & movie. The cast includes: Arlo Guthrie (as himself), Pat Quinn (Alice Brock), James Broderick (Ray Brock), Pete Seeger (as himself), Joseph Boley (Woody Guthrie), M. Emmet Walsh (Group W Sergeant.) Clips Featured:“The Town Dump”Alice's Restaurant (1969 trailer)“The Wedding Scene”“Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie"“The Funeral Scene” (Songs to Aging Children by Joni Mitchell sung by Tigger Outlaw)Music by Arlo GuthrieFollow us on the socials!Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D's Blog: Brooklynfitchick.comMargo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok Margo D's YouTube: @MargoDonohueMargo P's Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P's Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomamaOur logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
El segundo gran quinteto de Miles Davis es una leyenda del jazz moderno. Allí se encontraron, a mediados de la década de los sesenta del pasado siglo, el pianista Herbie Hancock y el saxofonista Wayne Shorter que, durante apenas cuatro años, fueron los arquitectos de un nuevo estilo basado en una evolución abstracta e innovadora del jazz modal. En aquel conjunto nació entre ellos una profunda afinidad artística que, con el paso de los años, dio paso a la amistad y a la comunión espiritual y religiosa, pues ambos abrazaron el budismo como religión y filosofía vital, como forma de entender la existencia, de encarar sus desafíos y aceptar sus contrariedades. Tras la disolución de la banda de Davis, cada uno de ellos siguió su propio camino profesional, obteniendo grandes éxitos en sus respectivas iniciativas musicales, aunque no perdieron la oportunidad de reencontrarse, a lo largo de las últimas cinco décadas, en diversos proyectos, tanto en estudios de grabación como en escenarios del mundo entero. Cada uno de ellos es una celebración de la mejor música que revive aquella magia que en su día crearon para Davis, enriquecida con los frutos de su propia evolución artística y personal. En Radio Jazznoend hemos rebuscado en nuestra discoteca para ofreceros algunos momentos estelares de aquellos encuentros históricos entre Hancock y Shorter, desde los entornos jazzísticos más ortodoxos, algunos de ellos junto a los miembros del legendario quinteto davisiano, hasta las deslumbrantes colaboraciones con artistas como Milton Nascimento o la cantante canadiense Joni Mitchell, que será glosado éste último, por nuestro amigo y socio Enrique de Ramón.
Eddie Perfect has been entertaining us for years. A star of stage and screen, he's a writer of Broadway musicals, played Mick Holland on Offspring, and once composed a musical about Shane Warne. Eddie's currently starring in the titular role for another musical he wrote – Beetlejuice - and he nails it. But for someone with such a varied life in song, I was curious about the inspirations he drew from. Strap in for his source material, and some truly beautiful nerding out on music.The Beach Boys - 'I Get Around'Lauryn Hill - 'Ex-Factor'Rage Against The Machine - 'Killing In The Name'Ella Fitzgerald - 'Fascinating Rhythm'Joni Mitchell - 'Both Sides, Now'
Sara Gazarek is a 2x Grammy Winning Jazz Vocalist. She has recorded five albums and done world tours. She has collaborated with luminaries like Kurt Elling, Fred Hersch, Larry Goldings and Billy Childs. She is a founder of Saje, the all-female vocal group. And she is the Jazz Voice Professor at the Eastman School of the University of Rochester.My featured song is my reimagined version of Joni Mitchell's reimagined version of a song by Charles Mingus called “The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH SARA:www.saragazarek.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
Lyrics, Limerence and Learning to Carry OnIn this poetic, funny, and deeply human episode, host Graham Coath is joined by rising singer-songwriter Maggie Baring for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from lost Tube stops and lyrical complexity to mythological songwriting and choir-school memories.Maggie shares the story behind her beautiful new single “Carey” — a track that deals with the grey areas of emotion, unspoken chemistry, and moral complexity. We explore how her English literature background (including a dissertation on Leonard Cohen!) influences her lyrics, why specific details can create universal connection, and how moving to London made her creatively happier than ever — even if it meant being constantly overwhelmed.Along the way, they chat:
On the June 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a couple people plead guilty in some court cases concerning musicians, a musical finally makes its way to Broadway, two icons pass away, and the Architect of Rock and Roll quits for God. Plus, happy birthday to Kris Kristofferson, Todd Rundgren, and Cyndi Lauper. She's so unusual.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday Resources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines https://findahelpline.com Resources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.org https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
Decades later, as if no time had passed, bassist Kevin Jenkins came to call. I met Kevin in 1986ish, when he was playing with Cyndi Lauper at the height of her fame. He had stopped in to the Rock 'N Roll Cafe, sat in, and graced our small stage. Big man on campus, he was pop-rock royalty. Girl just wanted to have fun, so with my Cafe cohort, Steve Principe, we headed to The Stone Pony to catch Kevin with Cyndi. About a decade later, I'd meet up with Cyndi as Upper Westside mommies… but I digress. Kevin continued to come around and sit in, most notably with my beloved Phoebe Snow and Matt Sorum from Guns & Roses, at the Cafe Wha. From Tokyo's Budokan to London's famous Albert Hall to NYC's Madison Square Garden - Kevin's played them all, with the aforementioned Cyndi Lauper, and Enrique Iglesias, Taylor Dayne, Vicki Sue Robinson, Graham Parker, Lamya, Tom Rush, Maxwell, Roberta Flack, Debbie GIbson and, most recently, Grammy® nominated blues queen Shemekia Copeland, who he's been with 2005. We talked about them all, as well as the music that influenced him, how he got started, how one meeting led to one gig, which led to another. When imbibing started to interfere, Kevin got sober 38 years ago. We discussed that journey, too. We discussed his highlights, opening for Clapton and Michael Jackson, as well as loss, and love. Kevin filled us in on his solo efforts, Step Inside and True Groove, as well as his latest, She: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell, which will be released in November. Humble and unpretentious to a fault, it was a delightful stroll down memory lane with loads of new info and great stories along the way. Kevin is just as I remember him, except even better. Wisdom, experience, and a clear mind have added to the mix. Adore the man, love his playing, respect his humanity. Kevin Jenkins Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 6/11/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my FB Kevin Jenkins Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 6/11/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my FB http://bit.ly/4kG0LeK And YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eup_wy0SJlM&t=2985s
In 1993, Counting Crows' debut album, "August and Everything After,” went multi-platinum, selling more than seven million copies in the U.S. alone. Lead singer Adam Duritz joins Tom Power for a wide-ranging conversation about “Mr. Jones” (the song that started it all), how there's no going back after becoming famous, and what it was like playing his cover of “Big Yellow Taxi” to Joni Mitchell herself. Plus, he shares what was on his mind when he created Counting Crows' latest record, “Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!”
With David away for a second consecutive week, Erica and Sandeep seek out the inimitable Josh Feit, news editor of the Stranger back in the olden (golden) days, to buffer their conversation with convoluted references to 50-year-old Joni Mitchell records. We start with the increasingly off-putting saga of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson, who remains defiant in the face of a unanimous vote by the King County Council (minus the absent Reagan Dunn) urging him to resign over allegations he stalked his ex-partner during their breakup from hell. We ask: Why did the resignation calls take so long, and are we headed for a messy recall? (Hours after we taped this episode on the morning of Friday, June 13, a judge denied Wilson's legal motion seeking the dismissal of his ex-partner's protection order against him .) Next up, Josh keys off the announced resignation of Councilmember Cathy Moore to argue that what Moore and her supporters and backers decry as incivility in Council chambers is really just sour grapes about the rising voice of an emerging urbanist majority. But are the urbanists so ascendant, give the status quo nature of the comp plan currently under debate? Finally, we dig into the implications of Erica's reporting that the mayor is seeking to expand the city's powers to shutter “nuisance properties.” Is a crackdown on clubs warranted by recent incidents of gun violence that have occurred outside nightclubs and hookah lounges? Or is this just the latest iteration of a long, pinch-faced tradition in Seattle municipal politics of finger-wagging at—and passing laws to curtail—the city's nightlife? Better listen in before a Big Yellow Taxi comes to take Josh and Sandeep away!Our editor is Quinn Waller. Have a question or comment? Send us an email at realseattlenice@gmail.com.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comHEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Thanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.
Singer songwriter Brian Kennedy choses five songs that tell the story of his life. He talked to Dearbhail about growing up in Belfast during the troubles, busking on the streets of London before playing with Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell. His music includes ABBA, U2, and Kate Bush
We take on new artists and old artists. Big artists and small artists. Taylor Swift Jam Session challenge. Harry Styles cover of Joni Mitchell. Olivia Rodrigo's High School Musical start. New artists to us: Olivia Dean, Lauren Spencer Smith, The Pimps of Joytime. And artists we knew: Valley, RYLY, James Brown.
HAPPY PRE-SAVE DAY, WITCHES! We are so excited to announce that our debut EP Welcome to the Neighborhood | The Magnolia Street Sessions: Volume 1 is now available for Pre-Order on our Bandcamp! Pre-Save now and download our first single (and podcast theme song) "Magnolia Street" in its entirety! The whole album drops on the Summer Solstice NEXT FRIDAY, JUNE 20! In today's episode, we are so excited to debut yet another Song-i-Sode for ya! This next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series is Session #13, with our Practical Magic-inspired original song "Drive For Miles"! This episode comes off the heels of last week's Astral Projection episode, where we ponder more theories about Gillian's Joni Mitchell-fueled desert drive to see her sister all the way in New England. As per Song-i-Sode tradition, The Stinas revisit their notes & lyrics and chat about how they wrote this song! They dissect their original work verse by verse, draft by draft, and take you on the creative journey of how they wrote the song from start to finish. We'll also explore original versions of the song, scratch demos, and lyrics that just didn't make the cut. Then sit back and relax as the Stinas debut their latest demo for this song!SOCIALS:Link TreePatreonInstagramHERO SOURCESDISCLAIMERThe Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman's: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman's work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.
On the latest episode of the Talkhouse Podcast's spin-off series, host Nick Dawson sits down with actors Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, who have been married for 45 years and in the past few years have become one of the internet's favorite couples thanks to their delightful TikTok channel. To coincide with the premiere this week of the pilot of their episodic series Seasoned at the Tribeca Film Festival, they opened up in their typically ebullient and charming manner about subjects as diverse as their morning routines (and nocturnal movements!), whether or not to delete someone's contact info if they've died, the role a Joni Mitchell lyric played in their most recent disagreement, their son being unfairly overshadowed by Prince William, and much more. For more filmmakers talking film and TV, visit Talkhouse at talkhouse.com/film. Subscribe now to stay in the loop on future episodes of the Talkhouse Podcast. Find more illuminating podcasts on the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit talkhouse.com to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter (X), Threads, and Facebook.
My Music Podcast with Graham Coath — Featuring Lilia AshaIn this special episode of My Music Podcast, host Graham Coath meets the astonishingly talented Lilia Asha, a 13-year-old singer-songwriter who's already making waves with her heartfelt debut single "Rae". Broadcasting all the way from Shanghai — with roots in both South Africa and the UK — Lilia shares her early journey into music, songwriting inspirations, and how supportive parents and a love of sad songs have shaped her artistic path so far.We talk about the music that moves her — from Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift to Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell — and why emotional honesty, creative expression, and a bit of sparkle (but not too much!) matter to her as she develops her own sound and style.Expect laughs, thoughtful insights, and plenty of future-star energy as Lilia discusses middle school life, the power of storytelling through song, and why she'd love to tour Europe one day. Oh, and she may just be starting plans for the Pink Hat Podcast…✨ Highlights include:Why "Rae" isn't about a person, but a type of personLilia's dream songwriting session with Taylor SwiftThe importance of vocal rest (and glitter… in moderation)What musicals, photography, and Harry Styles have to do with it allHit play, then go stream Rae, add it to your playlist, and join us in supporting a young artist with big ideas and an even bigger heart.
Accomplished actor Cristin Milioti bonds with Stephen over their shared love of Joni Mitchell and "Jesus Christ Superstar," and she shares the joy she felt while wearing outrageous costumes for her role in HBO's "The Penguin," a new series that takes place in the "Batman" universe. "The Penguin" is available now on Max. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete Francis founding member of Dispatch returns to Zig At The Gig. Tickets for June 13th. Pete Francis Tickets for June 13th Winchester Lakewood OH Long Legged Fly C-Level and Pete Francis Pre- Save Link https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clevel/long-legged-fly-feat-pete-francis Pete Francis Heimbold grew up in Riverside, Connecticut, taking early influence from the reggae music of Bob Marley along with classic songwriters like Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell. While attending Middlebury College in Vermont, he connected with fellow musicians Chad Urmston and Brad Corrigan. The trio formed Dispatch, a rangy roots-inspired indie band who became a fixture of the East Coast club, festival, and jam circuits. Between 1996 and their 2002 hiatus, Dispatch released four studio albums and a live record, building a sizable audience through heavy touring and grassroots promotion. Francis stepped out in 2001 to make his solo debut with So They Say, an album that bore some resemblance to his work in Dispatch and contained several songs they had played live together. When the group officially announced their hiatus, he kicked into gear, issuing a prolific string of albums through his Dragon Crest imprint. In addition to solo releases like 2003's Untold and 2008's Iron Sea and the Cavalry, he also teamed up with Craig Dreyer for the 2006 joint album Everything is One. Meanwhile, Dispatch continued to gain new followers despite their hiatus and in 2007, they reunited for a charity concert at New York's Madison Square Garden. After a surprise sellout, two more dates were added, both of which also sold out. Francis then teamed up with fellow New Englanders Barefoot Truth for a 2009 EP, then issued his fifth solo album, The Movie We Are In, in 2010. In 2011, Dispatch officially reformed and resumed touring and recording. Although the band occupied much of his focus, Francis continued to record on his own, releasing 2013's Immodal Implozego and a 2015 compilation, Dragon Crest Collective, Vol. 1. In 2019, after three more studio albums with Dispatch, Francis left his longtime group and resumed his solo career in earnest. For a few years he focused on singles and EPs like Humble Down and Sun Fuzz, both of which were released in 2021. He also built his own home studio and began self-producing his music. With its vibrant electronic sounds and drum loops, 2023's PTRN SKY! marked a tonal shift for Francis and was his first home-recorded album. The following April he explored his reggae influences on the sunny EP Neon Light Blind.
This week's show, after a Billy Bragg belt: brand new Doves, Wet Leg, Skymender, Fawns of Love, DoubleVee, New Model Army, and Ras Fraser Jr. (with Natty King), plus Wade Flemons, Doors, Richard & Linda Thompson, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell (with Bob Dy...
Dead or alive? Today, we feature one of each: two exquisite female singer-songwriters from the 70's - one a heroin casualty, and the other a remarkable example of patience rewarded. Judee Sill could have been a Laurel Canyon diva on the order of a Joni Mitchell, but, an unquenchable, self-destructive thirst put a stop to her success; and, Linda Perhacs, a name lost in the archives of time, until a fluke, third-generational cult of folky weirdness reopened her long dormant chrysalis of talent. JUDEE SILLThere is a recent documentary, LOST ANGEL, that covers the tragic spiral and conflicted soul of the artist Judee Sill: reform school alum, heroin addict, prostitute, prisoner… followed by the release of two widely admired albums, then, tragically, her untimely demise at 35 from an O.D. But, it's her music that matters and endures: startlingly original, quirky, deeply felt folk rock, tinged with ironic humor and pain, in a mix that elicits complex emotions. As Jesus loved the sinners and rejects of this mottled world, Judee, fearing that she would be lost, longed for the salvation that the Savior would bring. And, in the persona of the “Phantom Cowboy” (also the title of a 1935 Western movie), Judee evokes that ever elusive “Action” hero that will come, rescue her, and carry her safely to heaven.LINDA PERHACSIn this, our internet age, it's been posited that everyone has the potential to be a star - but in 1970 there was a different algorithm working, and for a dental hygienist with musical talent… what were the odds?Linda Perhacs's brilliance had a shot at being acknowledged when the dental hygienist gave her demo to a patient, the noted film composer Leonard Rosenman. He got the message, and produced her first record, Parallelograms. It was released and sank, and Linda resumed her quiet life. Cut to 2014 - 44 years later, and Linda's record is rediscovered, thanks to “The New Weird America” folk music movement. It was repackaged and released on CD, and what a blessing to hear that ethereal, crystalline voice reanimated. And, at 81, with a couple more albums out, Linda is a dental hygienist no longer. She's an inspiration to aspirants everywhere.
A surprise email bestows Tim and Ted with the honor of a lifetime. Also, Ted's death leads to a new beginning for him, Tim and the podcast. Plus, free advice for Joni Mitchell and Jesus. Support Tep Talk: www.Patreon.com/TechTalkPod
My guest this week is Lauren Frihauf. "A rising star in the music industry whose talent was featured in NPR Music's 2022 Tiny Desk 'Top Shelf' and showcased her vocal prowess on Season 19 of NBC's "The Voice," where she impressed on Teams Gwen and Legend, making it to the Knockout Rounds. In 2021, when her promising neo-soul duo project came to a halt before its album, “The Latona EP”, was released, Frihauf found her calendar cleared at a time when most musicians were getting back to touring. Previously putting words to melodies created with collaborators, she was alone, lost, and experiencing the emotional turmoil of entering adulthood after the covid pandemic. From the beginning, her vocal style has been influenced by Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote, whose records she knows, "inside and out". As she began her quest to identify who she was as a solo artist, Frihauf shifted her focus from keys to guitar, which she found to be liberating. Learning to play, “Cactus Tree”, by Joni Mitchell, proved pivotal: she became obsessed with open D tuning. Frihauf now refers to herself as a "Neo-Folker". Her music carries an indie singer-songwriter essence, infused with folk and neo-soul elements, creating a captivating and unique sonic landscape. Her songwriting delves into authentic themes that resonate deeply with listeners. Surprisingly, Lauren's urban vibe stands in stark contrast to the rural farm where she was born and raised, adding an intriguing dimension to her artistry" (laurenfrihaufmusic.com). Note that Lauren has the distinction of being the only Middle Class Rock Star Podcast guest to date to be a former student of mine! If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow Guest Links: www.laurenfrihaufmusic.com Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Contact me: middleclassrockstar@gmail.com (or) andysydowmusic@gmail.com
Sterling Campbell was born and raised in New York City at a time when the music scene was rich with innovators like David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell and many others. Sterling would go on to work with David Bowie from 1992 until 2004. Other notable artist Sterling has worked for throughout his career include Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Chic, Tina Turner, David Byrn and many others. Since 2012, Sterling has been working and touring with the B-52s. In this episode, Sterling talks about: Reconnecting and touring with Cyndi Lauper Physical demands of touring at 61 His early roots and meeting Dennis Davis in 1978 Events that shape us, our drumming and music Adapting to the new tech of the day in the 80's David Bowie's creative process and sense of humor Recording remotely on an electronic kit
In this much-anticipated interview (at least by me), humorist and journalist Henry Alford joins me to discuss his recent bestselling book I Dream Of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots. In a Joni nerd-off that may be unrivaled in podcast history, Henry and I talk about his research and reporting for this book, what he learned about Mitchell's contradictions and complexities, why he thinks she might be on the autism spectrum, and, above all, why Mitchell's music holds such a profound place in so many people's emotional and even intellectual lives. GUEST BIO Henry Alford is a humorist and journalist who has contributed to the New Yorker since 1998. He is the author of seven books, including Big Kiss, which won a Thurber Prize, and the recent I Dream of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots, a national bestseller. Want to hear the whole conversation? Upgrade your subscription here. HOUSEKEEPING New feature! The Unspeakeasy Live is a twice-weekly livestream featuring casual, spontaneous conversations with guests, friends, and sometimes just myself. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm ET. Recordings of livestreams are posted the next day (or soon thereafter) for paying subscribers.