Folk music festival in Texas
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Last December, at the suggestion of Flamy Grant, I interviewed Sadie Gustafson-Zook, a winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival and New Leaf songwriting contests, so you know that she's among the shining lights of today's rising folk stars. Given my delight at getting to know Sadie and her music, it's astounding and lamentable that I promptly mislaid her recording, and I only recently brought it to light.
This week's guest, Davey O., is a Buffalo -born songwriter whose work has been praised by Music Critic Jeff Miers as having "a journalist's eye for detail and poet's ear for the well-turned observation". For two decades, Davey has honed his craft, creating deeply introspective Americana that speaks to the human experience rather than political or social themes. His songs are raw, honest, and completely devoid of insincerity, each one a vivid soundtrack for the listener's imagination. Armed with his Gibson guitar and a tireless work ethic, Davey brings his captivating stories and songs to audiences across the U.S. His dedication has earned him significant recognition, including a New Folk Finalist selection at the Kerrville Folk Festival and opening slots for esteemed artists like Ellis Paul and Suzanne Vega. Davey joined Rockabilly Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on June 9, 2025 and shared his music and stories.
We welcome back Kora Feder, who was with us back in April of 2019, a year before COVID so radically altered the world. In the interim period, Kora migrated to a few different states, gradually incubating songs, until she released here new album, Some Kind of Truth, this past spring. She's been a fan & favorite at the Kerrville Folk Festival & the Strawberry Music Festival, among others, where she so eloquently shares her heart's truth.
The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 02/17/2025 featuring: Yasmin Williams “Cliffwalk” Acadia (2024 YazMelodies) 4:44 Spencer LaJoye “Collecting” Death Drive (2025 Spencer LaJoye) 3:32 Watchhouse “Better Way” Watchhouse (2022 Tiptoe Tiger) 3:49 Avery Hill “The Nest” The One Who Remembers (2024 Avery Hill) 4:36 Alice Howe & Freebo “Standing Ovation” Alice Howe & Freebo (Live) (2025 Know Howe & Bassline) 5:32 Jerron Paxton “Brown Bear Blues” Things Done Changed (2024 Smithsonian Folkways) 4:04 Mean Mary “Blazing” Blazing (2017 Mean Mary) 3:23 Rupert Wates “The Dance of Joy” For the People (2022 Rupert Wates) 3:03 Peter Mulvey “The Whole of the Moon (live)” Rapture (1995 Black Walnut) 9:23 Emily Mure “As the World Falls Down” Worth (2017 Emily Mure) 2:51 Adeem the Artist “Rotations” Anniversary (2024 Four Quarters) 4:29 Crys Matthews & Heather Mae “Red” Live at Kerrville Folk Festival 2023 (2024 Crys Matthews) 2:42 American Patchwork Quartet “Big Sciota” American Patchwork Quartet (2024 Carolina Jasmine) 2:39
Kate McDonnell has captivated audiences all over the world with her award-winning songwriting, her unusual upside down and backwards guitar style, and her crystalline voice. Kate was in the Heartland for a couple of shows in 2024 including Howard Dolginoff's Labyrinth House Concert Series. She was kind enough to come onto my radio show during a Pledge Drive to help me raise money for community radio. Kate comes from generations of musicians on both sides: her maternal grandfather (trumpet) and great grandfather (trombone and viola) performed with the National and Baltimore Symphonies. Kate's father sang in operettas in his younger years, and her mother continues to play anything she can hear on the piano in F#, just as her own mother did. All three of Kate's siblings have the musical gift. Armed with her unusual guitar style and soprano voice, Kate teamed with her twin sister to perform around their Baltimore hometown during their high school and college years. After a four-year sabbatical from performance in the mid-80s, Kate returned to music by partnering with guitarist Freddie Tane, at one time a member of Bill Haley's Comets. That duo cut two self-released albums during their collaboration and opened shows for touring stars such as Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Judy Collins. In 1989, Kate started writing her own songs and began racking up serious critical recognition like being named a New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas and a finalist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Showcase in New York State. Kate's latest work, “Trapeze” introduced here on the Tasty Brew was released in September 2024. Enjoy this conversation and in studio performance with New York's Kate McDonnell.
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Living in Nashville as a songwriter is like being in the heart of the music industry. Just ask Sally Barris, a Nashville-based performing songwriter whose tracks have been covered by Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, and Keith Urban, earning one of her songs a Grammy nomination in 2009. Sally's journey and experiences offer a glimpse into the unique world of Nashville's music scene, and her co-writing tips are gold for any aspiring songwriter.Timestamp:6:20 - Sally discusses joining the I Heart Songwriting Club and its impact8:03 - Sally shares her journey to Nashville26:37 - The Grammy nomination33:19 - Reflecting on the feedback and categorisation of songs by the publisher37:19 - The universal appeal of honest songwriting and the importance 40:59 - Writing regularly with a group51:48 - The learnings from touring1:01:45 - Creating songwriting themes, including challenging prompts1:07:30 - Performance of "Magnify" About Sally: Sally Barris is a Nashville based performing songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. While her writing credits mightily impress, fans and peers are most captivated by her bright spirit and expressive mountain soprano. Dirty Linen says “Barris knows how to write lyrics that are as forthright as a stream of clear water and how to support them with melodies that share that quality”. The Minnesota native has performed Mountain Stage, New Bedford Summer Fest, Wildflower Arts & Music Festival and The Kerrville Folk Festival. In 2021, Sally released her new cd “Grasshopper Mile”. Contact Sally: Website / Facebook / InstagramSong Credits:"Grasshopper Mile" - Written by Sally Barris, Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson and Performed by Sally Barris."Magnify" - Written and Performed by Sally Barris.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Check out more incredible music from our members:Listen to Helen Perris on BANDCAMPFollow Amanda Thomas via her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAMSign up for our Co-writing Course to improve your writing skills with others.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.
Eclipse day has finally arrived, and Texas Standard has a special broadcast from the path of totality. We’re live at the Kerrclipse Festival, on the grounds of the famous Kerrville Folk Festival, to talk forecast, what NASA and other researchers hope to learn today, the eclipse “observer effect” and much more. The post Total eclipse 2024: A special broadcast from the Kerrclipse Festival appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. This week Tom visits with Deb Rouse, the executive director of the Kerrville Folk Festival who talks about the Festival's preparations for the upcoming Kerr Eclipse. Deb Rouse, a prominent figure in the music festival scene, is best known for organizing the Kerrville Folk Festival, discuss the upcoming event celebrating the sun and eclipse totality, KerrClipse. Deb holds a positive and optimistic viewpoint on the KerrClipse Festival, accentuating its unique nature and the efforts to ensure its success, despite uncertainties concerning the level of attendance. Her perspective is shaped by the success of a previous event centered around the annular eclipse, which had a positive impact on festival attendance. Additionally, Deb appreciates the variety of workshops planned for the festival, including those she herself orchestrates, highlighting the opportunities these provide for learning and growth within the music community. Overall, her perspective reflects a sense of excitement and readiness for the upcoming KerrClipse Festival. Key Highlights · Kerrville Folk Festival: Cosmic Entertainment & Eclipse · KerrClipse Music Festival Lineup and Workshops · Artisanal Crafts and Culinary Delights Galore · Kerrville Folk Festival teaser Resources Kerrville Folk Festival KerrClipse Information Parking and Camping Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network
The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 03/18/2024 featuring: Joy Clark “Good Thing” Single (2022 Joy Clark) 4:53 Andrea von Kampen “Mimas” Sister Moon (2024 Tone Tree) 3:58 Tre Burt “I Cannot Care” You, Yeah, You (2021 Oh Boy) 2:42 Adia Victoria “Went for a Ride” My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall (2024 Oh Boy) 4:49 Peter Mulvey “Windshield” More Notes From Elsewhere (2024 Peter Mulvey) 3:27 Anna Lynch “Apples in the Fall” Apples in the Fall (2020 SJ21 Records & Tapes) 3:30 Malcolm Holcombe “Into the Sunlight” Tricks of the Trade (2021 Gypsy Eyes) 2:28 Ruth Wyand “Lil' Martha” Guitar Routes (2023 Ruth Wyand) 2:12 The Honey Badgers “Correct Course” Single (2022 Diner Club) 3:25 Burke Ingraffia “Build it Up” Jazz Animals (2011 Burke Ingraffia) 4:09 Oliver the Crow “Ashes of a Day Gone By” Oliver the Crow (2018 OTC) 3:06 Ordinary Elephant “Once Upon a Time” Single (2024 Ordinary Elephant) 4:05 Crys Matthews & Heather Mae “Red” Live at the Kerrville Folk Festival 2023 (2023 Crys Matthews & Heather Mae) 2:42 Scott Fab “The Time of Our Lives” Someday Soon Somehow (2020 Scott Fab) 2:56
The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 02/05/2024 featuring: Rachael Kilgour “How I Was Made My” Father Loved Me (2023 Rachael Kilgour) 5:00 Muhammad Seven & the Spring “The Moon” Single (2024 Nima Samimi) 4:34 Raye Zaragoza “Heavy Hearts Club” Hold That Spirit (2023 Rebel River) 3:08 The Milk Carton Kids “Wheels & Levers” I Only See the Moon (2023 Far Cry) 4:38 Joe Crookston “Look for Trouble” Nine Becomes One Chapter 7 (Time Become) (2024 Joe Crookston) 3:35 Lizzie No “Scared” Single (2020 Lizzie No) 3:28 Buffalo Nichols “The Difference” The Fatalist (2023 Fat Possum) 3:28 Cricket Blue “I Hope You Never Think of Me” Single (2024 Cricket Blue) 3:00 Jessye DeSilva “Proud and Lonely” Renovations (2023 1186047 Records) 3:48 Mossy Kilcher “Rainfall” Northwind Calling (1977 Mossy Kilcher) 2:11 Matt Sucich “Waste It” Holy Smokes (2023 Five & Dime) 3:35 Heather Miller “You Are Not Alone” Count it in Moons (2023 Purplemoor) 3:23 Dom Flemons “Saddle It Around” Traveling Wildfire (2023 Smithsonian Folkways) 3:40 Crys Matthews & Heather Mae “The Bigger Picture” Live at the Kerrville Folk Festival 2023 (2023 Crys Matthews & Heather Mae) 3:41
Goldpine is Kassie and Ben Wilson, a husband and wife duo reminiscent of Shovels and Rope with huge vocals. I first met and became friends with them at Kerrville Folk Festival in 2022. We were both there in attendance as 2021 finalists in the songwriting competition. There's so much that goes in to being an indie artist these days: writing and recording great music, making content, touring, making content, stage presence and image, making content, booking emails.... you get the idea. Ben and Kassie have their system down to a tee. They divide and conquer and literally conquer all of the aspects required to have a successful career as an indie outfit. 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: Goldpine Website: https://www.goldpinemusic.com If you liked this episode, consider listening to one of these next: 113. Edward David Anderson 122. Flamy Grant Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Sponsors: A huge thanks to our sponsor, Narrator Music. For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com narratormusic.com
The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 01/08/2024 featuring: Crys Matthews & Heather Mae “Be Not Afraid” Live at the Kerrville Folk Festival (2023 Crys Matthews & Heather Mae) 4:12 Kathy Kallick Band “This Old Lonesome Song” The Lonesome Chronicles (2023 Kathy Kallick) 4:18 Tim Ball “My Charming Wife” Upstate Crossroads (2022 Tim Ball) 3:14 Emma's Revolution “Wash Away Stone” Rooted (2023 Emma's Revolution) 3:57 Terry Klein “Sky Blue LeBaron” Leave the Light On (2023 Terry Klein) 3:47 Annie & Rod Capps “Lightning Strike” Love & Rain (2023 Annie & Rod Capps) 3:06 Austin MacRae “Will We Be Okay?” New Weather (2023 Austin MacRae) 3:07 Thunder and Rain “Wilted Flower Waltz” Single (2023 Thunder and Rain) 3:36 Watchhouse “New Star” Watchhouse (2021 Tiptoe Tiger) 3:05 Radoslav Lorkovic “Trouble Goodbye” Clear and Cold (2013 Radoslav Lorkovic) 3:44 The Resonant Rogues “Sand into Pearls” The Resonant Rogues (2023 The Resonant Rogues) 4:03 Mouths of Babes “One For Me” World Brand New (2023 Wild Awake Music) 3:54 Julian Taylor “I Am a Tree” Beyond the Reservoir (2022 Howling Turtle) 4:32
Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards, and she is a winner of the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition. Both a powerhouse vocalist and an intrepid songwriter, Flamy blends the art of drag with her iconic folk/rock sound to create a memorable musical experience. Flamy is the first drag performer to appear on Christian music charts, with both her song “Good Day” and her Album Bible Belt Baby reaching #1 on iTunes — the latter staying at the top for nine consecutive days. Additionally, “Good Day” debuted at #20 on Billboard's Christian digital sales chart. Flamy has collaborated with Adeem the Artist, Jennifer Knapp, Semler, and Derek Webb. In addition to playing the New Folk winner's showcase at the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival, she has played Wild Goose Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Pride's SheFest, and is headlining Blount County Pride in East Tennessee this September. It's no accident that Flamy's drag name is an homage to Amy Grant, the undisputed queen of Christian music and 90s chart-topping pop artist. Much of Flamy's music centers on the queer spiritual journey, telling stories of resilience and recovery from religious trauma in a world where LGBTQ+ people are frequently ignored by, harmed in, or ejected from religious spaces. With a bold lip, a big lash, and a blistering voice, Flamy drags audiences to a soulful, uplifting church of her own making. This down-to-earth diva has entertained music lovers from Los Angeles to Nashville with her funny, frank, and fabulous songs. Connect with Flamy Grant TikTok: 93.4k Instagram: 15.5k Facebook: 3.9k Twitter/X: 3.4k YouTube: 2.9k Threads: 2.3k Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon • Bandcamp • SoundCloud
Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I am joined by Deb Rouse, Executive Director of the Kerrville Folk Festival, on the October 12-15 Welcome Home Festival and Annular Eclipse at the Quiet Valley Ranch. Deb Rouse, the executive director of the Kerrville Folk Festival, has a rich history with the festival, having attended from a young age and later becoming a dedicated volunteer. Her perspective on the festival emphasizes the diversity and inclusivity of its music events, shaped by her experiences traveling to various folk festivals and organizing vibrant events like October's Welcome Home Fest. She highlights the festival's commitment to providing opportunities for aspiring songwriters and musicians of all levels, offering a variety of workshops and classes, and showcasing traditional folk programming. Rouse also underscores the festival's dedication to supporting and promoting artists at various stages of their careers, citing the success of former volunteers like Anais Mitchell. Join Tom Fox and Deb Rouse on this episode of the Hill Country Podcast to delve deeper into the diverse music events and challenges of the Kerrville Folk Festival. Key Highlights: Kerrville Folk Festival: Connecting Earth and Universe Anais Mitchell's Magical Performances at Kerrville Booking Artists and Securing Bigger Names Discover the Kerrville Folk Festival Experience Resources: Kerrville Folk Festival Tom Fox Threads Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
Katie Boeck is this weeks guest and yet another artist I met through the Kerrville Folk Festival. We were both finalists in the 2023 New Folk Songwriter Competition (Katie was a winner!). Boeck's story is a page turner... she studied theater at UCLA, spent years in her early 20s immersed in the rich Laurel Canyon music scene, toured India, and played the lead in the musical "Spring Awakening" on Broadway in New York. This was all before moving to Nashville to study the craft of songwriting. Katie spent 2022 touring the country performing Joni Mitchell's legendary album, "Blue" in it's entirety. In April of 2023, she released a full length album of original material called, "Calico." 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: Website: http://www.katieboeckmusic.com Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Sponsors: A huge thanks to our sponsor, Narrator Music. For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com narratormusic.com
Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards, and she is a winner of the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition. Both a powerhouse vocalist and an intrepid songwriter, Flamy blends the art of drag with her iconic folk/rock sound to create a memorable musical experience. Flamy has collaborated with Adeem the Artist, Jennifer Knapp, Semler, and Derek Webb. In addition to playing the New Folk winner's showcase at the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival, she has played Wild Goose Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Pride's SheFest, and is headlining Blount County Pride in East Tennessee this September. Much of Flamy's music centers on the queer spiritual journey, telling stories of resilience and recovery from religious trauma in a world where LGBTQ+ people are frequently ignored by, harmed in, or ejected from religious spaces. NEXT STEPS: - Check out Flamy's website for tour dates and so much more! - Follow Flamy on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. - Listen to Flamy's music on Apple Music and Spotify. - Is Flamy doing a show near you? If so, go see her! ___________________________________________ Reach out to us anytime and for any reason at hello@letsgiveadamn.com. Follow Let's Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with everything. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don't want you to miss a thing! If you love what we're doing, consider supporting us on Patreon! We can't do this without you. Lastly, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Have an amazing week, friends! Keep giving a damn. Love y'all!
"Deep in the woods, things aren't always what they seem..." Songs might usually have some sort of emotional impetus, some big feeling that catapults them into being--but not all songs start with a feeling. Not all songs are initially borne from that place deep down inside of us that says, "See me. Hear me. Know me."Some songs start, quite simply, with a prompt.In this episode, folk and Americana artist Baylist Laramore shares how his eerie, contemplative track, "Flashing Lights," came from the combined influences of a prompt from a writers' group and a book he couldn't put down. Baylis talks about coming to songwriting later in life, about the importance of finding a songwriting community, and how writing prompts and musical friendships have inspired him to keep writing, keep singing, and keep creating. He also discusses the beauty of the Kerrville Folk Festival!To hear more from Baylis, or to follow his musical journey, visit him online or on Instagram. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of a Song, follow Emmeline on social mediaor visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can also hear songs from previous episodes on the Journey of a Song Official Spotify playlist.
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brian KalinecTexan Brian Kalinec has been called "a combination of Woody Guthrie, John Steinbeck, James Taylor, and Rodney Crowell in the stories he tells" in a review in music magazine Rootsy. He has also been described by Robert Bartosh of Roots Music Report as “one of the most creative songwriters from the Texas music scene". Brian has received a considerable recognition here and abroad, winning events such as the Songwriter Serenade Competition, the Big Top Chautauqua Song Contest, second place in the Woody Guthrie Song Contest and a finalist in the UK Songwriting Contest, to name a few. He was nominated for Songwriter of the Year and Musician of the Year in the Texas Music Awards in the recent past. He has appeared at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and venues such as Uncle Calvin's in Dallas, The Bugle Boy in La Grange, and as a featured guest on Rich Warren's Folkstage on WFMT in Chicago.
Annie Mosher is one of Nashville's revered singer-songwriters, a writer's writer who has won the Kerrville Folk Festival's prestigious New Folk award and is a favorite at the famed Bluebird Cafe. She discusses her brand new release, Goldfish. Craft Brewed Music® The music discovery app that streams music for serious listeners - now included free and forever "in" the Music Discovery App Pint Glass (downloaded via QR printed on glass). http://www.craftbrewedmusic.com The Craft Brewed Music Podcast Music interviews for serious listeners. Available on all major podcast platforms. https://www.podlink.to/CBMPodcast
Katie Sachs drops by and tries to get me cancelled Listen and follow Katie Sachs https://www.katiesachs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katiesachs_band/ https://www.facebook.com/Katiesachsmusic/ Thanks to Jack Adamant for the closing song https://jackadamant.com https://open.spotify.com/jackadamant/ https://jackadamant.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jackadamant/ https://www.facebook.com/jackadamantofficial Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission BIO: Katie Sachs is an Asheville, NC - based songwriter, powerhouse vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, who sings from the guts and delivers a raw, urgently emotional musical experience to listeners. Through eccentric lyrics and catchy melodies, Katie reveals an inner world that is brutally honest, deeply vulnerable, and highly relatable. Her appreciation of wide-ranging musical styles comes through in her work, and makes it hard to put a label on her. If influences were ingredients, they would include: a base of Billie Holiday, a dash of David Byrne, a pinch of Pixies, and a flavor of Feist. BRAGS: With a degree in creative writing, extensive national touring, and over 20 years of songwriting behind her, Katie is a seasoned performer who knows how to connect with her audience and make them cry, laugh, ponder, and fall silent. She has performed at iconic venues such as: Club Passim in Boston, MA, Hole in the Wall, Strangebrew and the Driskill Hotel in Austin, TX, and the Threadgill stage at Kerrville Folk Festival. Co-bills include the likes of Heather Maloney, Ley Line, Peter Tork (Of the Monkees) and trading songs around campfires with a then-unknown Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief.) Katie's full catalogue of music (4 albums, from 2012 - 2021) can be downloaded on Bandcamp. Stream music on Spotify and all other online streaming platforms or catch one of her live shows! Jack Adamant is a Italian singer/songwriter who now lives and records in Stockholm and has just released his sophomore album ”Obscure Places & Cupboards” on AR Recordings. Produced by Jack and his drummer Ged at home mainly during lockdown, the new record has a more indie-punk feel to it compared with his 2019 debut ”Unkind”.
Jeremy Facknitz has been entertaining audiences with his lovingly crafted music and high-energy performances for over a quarter century. Since the 2002 break-up of his Detroit-based band "The Ottomans" (they earned a 2001 Detroit Music Award for Best New Alternative Band, beating out "The White Stripes"), Jeremy has performed primarily as a solo act, marrying folk-rock and jazz stylings to showcase his intimate stories of life, love, and self-discovery. But from 2003 to 2017, those stories seemed to fall on deaf ears. Facknitz carved out a living performing at bars, coffeeshops, and corporate events while teaching lessons on the side. "I was happy to be making a living performing music, but my original music wasn't being heard - and as the years passed I found myself more and more frustrated playing to little more than the din of drunken conversation." Things came to a head on July 17th, 2017 when Jeremy was diagnosed with viral meningitis. "I came face to face with my mortality, and I realized it was time for a change. I quit performing at bars and spent the next year making the leap to house concerts, touring, and performing solely for listening audiences." The leap has paid off. Jeremy was named a top 24 finalist from over 800 entries in the 2020 and 2022 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competitions at Kerrville Folk Festival. His songs "Ballet of an Unhatched Chick" and "Michigan (Something In The Water)" were awarded semi-finalist distinction at songoftheyear.com, also in 2020 and 2022. While occasionally performing with his 6 piece band in Colorado, Jeremy continues to tour solo - performing at house concerts and listening rooms in the United States, Canada and Europe. His 6th solo album "Smilin' At The Future" is set for release March 31st, 2023. (jeremyfacknitz.com) If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to my YouTube Channel help out the most! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! www.patreon.com/andysydow Guest Links: Website: www.jeremyfacknitz.com Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Sponsors: A huge thanks to our sponsor, Narrator Music. For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com narratormusic.com
Crow Johnson Evans speaks with host Kim I Plyler on the importance of creativity in music and art. Crow is a folk rock ledgend, much published song writer, and an author.
Serendipity brought Jeremy Facknitz into my musical life. Late this past summer, he posted on a local Kansas City Musicians Facebook Page looking for a fill in gig on just a few days' notice to help support a solo run of gigs in the Midwest. I checked him out, was happy to help him land a last-minute slot in a songwriters' circle at a local venue and welcomed Jeremy into the radio station for a conversation during my weekly Tasty Brew Music Radio Show. Jeremy has entertained audiences with his lovingly crafted music and high-energy performances for decades. Since the 2002 break-up of his Detroit-based band "The Ottomans", Jeremy has performed primarily as a solo act, marrying folk-rock and jazz stylings to showcase his intimate stories of life, love, and self-discovery. Facknitz carved out a living performing at bars, coffeeshops, and corporate events while teaching lessons on the side. Life turned on a dime when on July 17th, 2017 Jeremy was diagnosed with viral meningitis. "I came face to face with my mortality, and I realized it was time for a change. I quit performing at bars and spent the next year making the leap to house concerts, touring, and performing solely for listening audiences." Jeremy was named a top 24 finalist from over 800 entries in the 2020 and 2022 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competitions at Kerrville Folk Festival. His songs "Ballet of an Unhatched Chick" and "Michigan (Something In The Water)" were awarded semi-finalist distinction at songoftheyear.com, also in 2020 and 2022. As you'll hear in this conversation, while occasionally performing with his 6 piece band in Colorado, Jeremy continues to tour solo - performing at house concerts and listening rooms in the United States, Canada and Europe. He's currently promoting his 5th album of original material "From Those Sweet Ashes" and has begun recording a follow-up album set for release in 2023. Enjoy this brief interlude with Songwriter Jeremy Facknitz.
Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit non-Hill Country resident Phil Klosowsky who attended the recently concluded Kerrville Folk Festival which had its 50th anniversary this year. Phil and Tom share about previous show they have attended, some of the artists they have seen and this year's lineup. They reflect on this most unique Festival which features singer-songwriters as well as some great new talent.
“Confetti To The Hurricane,” the gorgeous opener of The Deer‘s 2019 LP Do No Harm, recently reached one million listens on Spotify, just on the heels of the Austin’s band annual trek to Kerrville Folk Festival earlier this month. And this week, songwriter/vocalist Grace Rowland and her badass crew dropped the new track “I Wouldn’t […]
Developments in the Uvalde school massacre: Conflicting and still-unclear reporting seems to show that school security and responding law enforcement barricaded the shooter inside a fourth grade classroom for as long as 40 minutes, during which most of the killings took place. The shooter is believed to have bought his two AR platform guns just after his 18th birthday and just days prior to the shooting. Governor Greg Abbott offers no specific solutions, saying new gun restrictions are "not a real solution" and that the assault that killed 19 children and two adults "could have been worse". "Red Flag" laws are being mulled as a potential way to curb access to guns by criminals or people experiencing mental issues. In addition to crowdfunding and blood donations, legal services are needed by the families of the victims - attorneys are implored to volunteer. Meanwhile, protests are expected at Friday's NRA event in Houston. The Uvalde event is the deadliest school shooting in state history, and Texas is now an national outlier for mass shootings, with five of the ten deadliest - four in schools - having occurred within our borders. Austin ISD is responding with a buildup of security at its campuses. New details in the Anna Moriah Wilson murder case indicate that Austin Police had arrested the suspect, Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, days prior to a warrant for murder being issued. Armstrong was released, however, because her date of birth on record did not match the date of birth on the warrant. Armstrong remains at large and is now believed to have traveled to New York City. Yelp has revealed its Top 100 Places To Eat In Texas list, and 18 establishments in Austin and the surrounding area made the cut, including #1 Paper Route Bakery. Speaking of lists, Austin has made high marks on two new ones: we've been named the 16th most bike-friendly city in America, as well as the nation's best place for new college grads to find first jobs. Look for actress Regina Ting Chen on the new season of Stranger Things, playing a guidance counselor at Hawkins High School - she's a UT graduate, and grew up in San Antonio. Texas Baseball gets revenge in the opening game of the Big 12 Tournament, shutting out Oklahoma State 4-0 - they face TCU today at 4pm, after the Horned Frogs beat Baylor on Wednesday. Texas Football legend Ricky Williams has officially changed his name to "Errick Miron". Live music for the weekend: the 50th Kerrville Folk Festival begins, and continues through June 12. Willie Nelson plays a three night stand Friday through Sunday at Whitewater Amphitheater north of New Braunfels. Friday shows include Superchunk and Sweet Spirit in a Hot Luck Festival gig at the Mohawk, and Still Corners at The Parish. Saturday and Sunday it's the annual Lone Star Jam event, this year at the new Round Rock Amp with the Eli Young Band, Shane Smith and the Saints and Reckless Kelly on Saturday, and Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, and Kevin Fowler on Sunday. Saturday shows: Dreamfest with Bob Schneider, Carolyn Wonderland, Sir Woman, Gina Chavez and more at Dreamland in Dripping Springs, Abhi the Nomad at Empire Garage, and another Hot Luck gig with Shannon and the Clams at the Mohawk. On Sunday, Jackie Venson plays Antone's.
What You Will isn’t the easiest band to Google, so we’ll break down the basics for you here. Chris and Jenni Wiggins started the group in 2010 as a straightforward folk duo, and after cutting their teeth at the Kerrville Folk Festival, the band’s expanded into an alternative-indie-folk-rock sextet. For the past year, Jenni and […]
A selection of artists performing at the upcoming Kerrville Folk Festival www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org Jason Erie "Ten Penny Thoughts" - Tiny Fires www.jasoneriemusic.com Jana Pochop "Exit Plan" - The Astronaut www.janapochop.com @janapochop Dan Weber "The Way The River Goes" - The Way The River Goes www.danwebermusic.com @danwebermusic Dana Cooper "Flower And The Vine" - I Can Face The Truth www.danacoopermusic.com @DCRoadshow Terri Hendrix "Fisherman's Blues"- Pilgrim's Process: Project 5.5 www.terrihendrix.com @terrihendrix Chuck Brodsky "The Absence Of You" - Them And Us www.chuckbrodsky.com @chuckbrodsky Vance Gilbert "Cousin Shelly's Station Wagon" - Good Good Man www.vancegilbert.com Shinyribs "24 Hours From Tulsa" - Late Night TV Gold www.shinyribs.org @shinyribs Michael Martin Murphey "Emilia Farewell" - High Stakes www.michaelmartinmurphey.com @Rocking3m *********************b Sugar For The Pill "Drink Conium" - Wanderlust https://www.facebook.com/Sugar4ThePill/ @sugarforthepill Keeley "To A London Sunrise" - Echo Everywhere https://www.facebook.com/keeleysound @keeleysound Matt Pless "Disco Ball" - Cheap Shots On The Rocks www.mattpless.com @mattpless Petty Cassettes "Good Enough" - www.facebook.com/pettycassettes @pettycassettes Luna Kiss "Operate" www.lunakiss.co.uk Chief State "Wasting Away" - Waiting For Your Colours www.chiefstate.com Ventruss "Spirit Of Chosen" - The Serpent www.ventrussmusic.com @ventruss_ ************* ALBUM FOCUS: Edgar Winter – Brother Johnny http://www.edgarwinter.com This tribute to Edgar's late brother Johnny Winter features songs that figure noticeably in Johnny's music recording history. From this album, I aired: "Rock N' Roll Hoochie Koo" (featuring Steve Lukather) "When You Got A Good Friend" (featuring Doyle Bramhall II) "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (featuring Phil X) ********** Cole Quest & The City Pickers "The Bitcoin Gambler" - Self[Entitled] www.colequest.com @colequestcp Few Miles South "$40 Room" - Wiregrass www.fewmilessouth.com Amanda Rose Riley "Seeing Stars" - Coming Home www.amandaroseriley.com @amandaroseriley Captain Of The Lost Waves "I Don't See You" - Mysterium Tremendum www.captainofthelostwaves.com Sarah McQuaid "One Sparrow Down" - The St. Buryan Sessions www.sarahmcquaid @sarahmcquaid Lunar Bloom "Call Me A Woman" - www.lunarbloomband.com *********************** Closing music: Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors "Speaking Curves" - Jhoom: The Intoxication Of Surrender Running time: 3 hours, 59 minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue/support
We made it!! Episode 100! A big thanks to all the support that's been given to this podcast over the last four years. My guest for this centennial episode is Michigan based singer-songwriter, Kyle Rasche of Chain of Lakes. Our paths first crossed last year when we were both finalists in the Kerrville New Folk Songwriters Competition. Neither of us were winners, but Kyle got a second shot this year, as he was named a finalist yet again! The competition will take place at Kerrville Folk Festival at the end of this month. During our conversation, we chat about many things including: his new album ("The Catch Album"), his songwriting process, being a full time dad with a full time job and still finding time to be an extremely high level songwriter, touring solo, and our made up side project, Slit Knot. If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to my YouTube Channel help me out the most!! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! www.patreon.com/andysydow You can support my artist career and this podcast for as little as $3 per month. The price of one cup of coffee helps keep this podcast on its feet. Any and every contribution is greatly appreciated! Guest Links: Website: https://chainoflakessongs.com Episode Music: "Fathershaus" by Chain of Lakes "Catch" by Chain of Lakes **All other music is original music by Andy Sydow Sponsors: A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF. For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com pqmastering.com narratorrf.com
Michael Veitch is a Woodstock, NY based singer and songwriter and can be seen in the new PBS special "We Remember: Song of Survivors" which follows him collaborating with Holocaust survivors. Judy Collins covered his song “Veteran's Day,” and he was mentored by both Shawn Colvin and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. His latest album, “Wachtraum” (“wake dream” in German) broke the top 20 on the Folk Radio Charts with “Valentine's Day” hitting number one. Previously his song “Pledging Allegiance” reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts. He has played a number of festivals, notably the Newport Folk Music Festival and Kerrville Folk Festival. michaelveitch.com
In 2021 I saw that John Gorka, was performing a virtual concert—so I bought tickets, set up a video projector, and watched him in my living room with my wife and my two boys. It was a moment of light in a dark time. So, when it came time to put together Restoring Memory: A COVIDCalls exploration of the first 2 COVID years, I took a chance and reached out—and well, he's here! From New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. Jack Hardy's legendary Fast Folk circle (a breeding ground for many a major singer-songwriter) was a powerful source of education and encouragement early in his career, and he won the New Folk Award in 1984 at Texas' Kerrville Folk Festival. In addition to his 11 critically acclaimed albums, John released a collector's edition box featuring a hi-definition DVD and companion CD called The Gypsy Life. Windham Hill also released a collection of John's greatest hits from the label called Pure John Gorka. In 2010, he also released an album with his friends and Red House label-mates Lucy Kaplansky and Eliza Gilkyson under the name Red Horse. Getting high praise from critics and fans alike, it landed on the Billboard Folk Charts and was one of the most played albums on folk radio. Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O'Connell. John has played all over the USA and Europe at hallowed venues like Austin City Limits and Mountain Stage.
COVID hospitalization rate continues dropping, but is still in Stage 5 range - CTR and new cases are still very high. Travis County residents are found to mask up more reliably than Texans or Americans overall, but student leaders at UT are dissatisfied with the institution's precaution policies. Austin City Council members are dissatisfied with Austin Water's explanations for the recent boil-water notice and will meet on the topic on Tuesday morning. Staffers for Governor Greg Abbott's re-election campaign were ejected from a Wednesday evening event featuring Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke for distributing empty pill bottles with fake fentanyl labels. New York U.S. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will appear with Congressional candidate Greg Casar at a rally at The Mohawk on Sunday. Early voting for the March primary election starts Monday and the Austin Bar Association has released its preferences in local judicial races. A retrial is set in a murder case in Greece related to the 2017 killing of an Austin man. Environmental conflicts arise over the proposed Violet Crown development near Bee Cave, and also the landfill that serves as a parking lot on the western end of Zilker Park. The Kerrville Folk Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this spring, tickets are available now. Season passes for Austin pools have also gone on sale. Austin alt-rock outfit Spoon releases their new album Lucifer On The Sofa today. Local restaurant workers may be eligible for free child care. Michael and Susan Dell have made a major investment in the WNBA. Austin makes rankings of the friendliest American cities, and the best American cities for quality pizza, but a Fox News report that we're one of the ten unhealthiest cities in the country is found to be Pants On Fire.
Local COVID numbers continue improving - we could hit Stage 4 this week, and Travis County is near 70% vaccination of those eligible. However, Texas school kids are still seeing a major spike in cases, while political wars over masking in Texas schools continue. Tanya Tucker has cancelled her U.S. tour and will thus not appear at the ACL Festival, while the Kerrville Folk Festival cancels its mid-week shows. Tropical Storm Nicolas is set to drench Houston and East Texas, but effects locally should be minimal. Mayor Steve Adler appeared on CNN on Sunday to blast the new Texas abortion law. Austin has seen more murders this year than in any year prior, but our murder rate is less than half of prior peaks. Texas Longhorns football gets routed at Arkansas, leading to doubts about the team's readiness to join the SEC - while Austin FC officially hits the bottom of the MLS West with a loss to also-dismal Houston.
Local COVID-related hospitalizations continue their vertical ascent, while statewide new cases are at their highest clip ever. Long waits at City-run COVID testing centers lead to accusations of inequity. Dell delays plans for a return to in-office work, while the Kerrville Folk Festival announces a vaccine mandate. Pflugerville leads the area in new COVID cases, while a positive test in a young child is found after a pre-school gathering of kindergarteners in Lago Vista. AISD holds the first of two pre-semester town halls, watch the video here. The University of Texas offers a tuition-free online option for local high schoolers. An APD detective accuses DA Jose Garza of coercion to alter evidence. Austonia ranks Austin's party districts for safety and crime, while the Austin City Council mulls a big spend for active shooter and mental health incident response. Austin FC wins its first regular season intra-state rivalry game over Houston, and travels to Dallas on Saturday. Longhorn Ryan Crouser scores gold in the shot put at the Tokyo Olympics. Beer giant Anheuser-Busch eyes a new Austin foothold, and New York pizza giant Grimaldi's is coming to town as well. Austin prepares to celebrate its 182nd birthday. And another cool day Thursday may be the last for awhile.
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Executive Director of the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation Mary MuseMary Muse is responsible for all Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation events, programs, fund-raising and projects which includes the Kerrville Folk Festival, Welcome Home Fest, The Grassy Hill New Folk Songwriting contest, Music Camp for Teens, and the Music at the Mansion Concert series. She provides leadership and direction to all staff and work with the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, budget, attaining resources, and establishing policies.
PAT BYRNE - Interviewed by Kat An Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. Immersed in the Texas music scene, Pat penned several new songs and released the "Rituals" LP in October 2018. In 2019, Pat took the US by storm, with breakout performances at the 30A Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival and the Americana Festival. Pat Byrne's “Into The Light” Album comes out Friday, July 9. It's available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple, and all your favorite music platforms. Go to PatByrne-music.com for all things Pat Byrne: Tour dates, links to download the album, check out his latest videos, sign-up for his email list, access his bio, and more. Follow him on Facebook at “PatByrneOfficial” and Instagram at “Pat.Byrne” Website: https://patbyrne-music.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatByrneOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pat.byrne/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpW9jqmUP1VOCRlYPsZYoeA
My guest today is North Carolina based singer and songwriter, Chuck Brodsky. I first heard about Chuck through our mutual friend, Jeff Lionz. Jeff, who knows about my undying love for baseball, sent me a couple of Chuck's CD's (The Baseball Ballads and The Baseball Ballads 2) in the mail. I put them both in my car and listened on drives for the next two months. I was taken by the stories and the amount of thought and research that was put into each lyric. In addition, all his songs seemed to give life to unsung heroes of the game. Rather than singing about any ol' no-hitter, Chuck sings about the one Dock Ellis threw on LSD. He also has a song called, "Death Row All-Stars," which is a tragic tale about how a warden in Rawlins, WY used baseball to set execution dates. Though he's a member of the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and has 22 songs in the Baseball Hall of Fame Sound Recording Library, Chuck is far from being labeled a "baseball songwriter." He's written about the hollocaust, politics, and many other topics during his monumental career that spans over three decades. (now quoting form chuckbrodsky.com) Chuck and his songs have appeared in several films and on tv. His beloved Philadelphia Phillies featured an interview with him along with his song “Whitey & Harry” in the documentary “Richie Ashburn: A Baseball Life.” The 2003 Sony Pictures release “Radio” included a cameo by Chuck as well as his closing title track. “Moe Berg: The Song” appears in the PBS film “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story” (2010). His music has been featured on ABC's Good Morning America, NPR's All Things Considered, Dr. Demento, ESPN, PBS, and by NFL Films. Kathy Mattea's recording of Chuck's song “We Are Each Other's Angels” appears in the film “Dear Mr. Goodlife” (1998). The African Children's Choir Of Uganda also recorded the song on their "Love Is A Journey" CD. “Blow ‘em Away” has been recorded by David Wilcox and many others, and also appears on the Christine Lavin produced “Laugh Tracks.” Sports Illustrated placed "The Ballad Of Eddie Klepp" among the 25 Greatest Songs About Sports of All–Time. In April of 2019 Chuck was inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame for his Baseball songwriting. (end quote from chuckbrodsky.com) Special shoutout to Kerrville Folk Festival! If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/andysydow You can support my artist career and this podcast for as little as $3 per month. The price of one cup of coffee helps keep this podcast on its feet. Any and every contribution is greatly appreciated! Guest Links: Website: https://www.chuckbrodsky.com/ Guest Music: "Radio" by Chuck Brodsky (BMI) "Letters in the Dirt" by Chuck Brodsky (BMI) Episode Music: **All original music by Andy Sydow Sponsors: A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF. For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com http://pqmastering.com https://narratorrf.com
Today's guest grew up in El Paso, Texas where, in his own words, “the desert southwest and the mountains of southern New Mexico left an indelible impression on his soul.” The recipient of six Texas Music Awards, including "Song of the Year" for the title cut on his album “Find Your Shine” he was also a New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 2000. It was 2013 when I first became fully immersed in the Texas Music scene while recording an early Mister Radio episode at the Picker Circle in Luckenbach, Texas, then I finally understood why many critics say that all the best singer songwriters come from Texas, in fact one reviewer for Americana magazine, when writing about my guest, stated that “some may argue against this fact but it's true; the dissenters are wrong. Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, Butch Hancock, Joe Ely, Nanci Griffith, Willie Nelson, the names go on, and now there's one more to add to the list...Kevin Higgins.” It is my honor to introduce today's guest, Kevin Higgins.
Nanci Griffith got an early start on her path to performing and songwriting. At the age of 6 she began to write songs, thinking of it as “part of the process of learning how to play guitar.” While she doesn’t remember many of her earliest songs, she does recall that “the first original song my mother commented on…was a song about Timothy Leary.” Then at the age of 14, when a campfire turn at the Kerrville Folk Festival caught the ear of singer-songwriter Tom Russell, she was on her way. Having recorded 18 albums and performed concerts all over the world, it’s safe to say that she’s never looked back. Griffith's career has spanned a variety of musical genres, predominantly country, Folk, and what she terms "folkabilly." Griffith won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1994 for her recording, Other Voices, Other Rooms. This album features Griffith covering the songs of artists who are her major influences. One of her better-known songs is "From a Distance" by Julie Gold, although Bette Midler's version achieved greater commercial success. Similarly, other artists have occasionally achieved greater success with Griffith's songs than Griffith herself. For example, Kathy Mattea had a country music top five hit with a 1986 cover of Griffith's "Love at the Five and Dime," and Suzy Bogguss had one of her largest hits with Griffith's and Tom Russell's "Outbound Plane." First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a one-hour public radio program created from the best live recordings from acclaimed musical acts who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. During intermission, host Michael Perry spins a story “from the backstage dressing room, with the one lonely little light bulb burning." Topics range from Mike’s battles with trees, to the behavior of rogue chickens, to the search for hope while stoking a wood stove in the darkness. Running 52 weeks a year, Tent Show Radio is broadcast on 31 listener supported radio stations across 6 states and on most podcast streaming platforms. "Tent Show Radio" is also available for streaming at www.tentshowradio.org. Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua was founded in 1986. The first show under canvas was the Nelson-Ferris Concert Company Production Riding the Wind, the story of Bayfield and Madeline Island. Since then Big Top has welcomed over 700,000 patrons to the grounds for 2,000+ concerts and shows and countless lectures, workshops and other unique events. In addition to the action on the tent grounds, Big Top has also broadcast its performances over the public radio airwaves since 1994 through Tent Show Radio, bringing Big Top concerts into living rooms across the country and around the world via internet streaming and podcasts. Our resident band, the Blue Canvas Orchestra, also tours to theaters and schools throughout the Upper Midwest. Over the course of 30 years we’ve touched millions of lives and created millions of memories with our eclectic blend of excellent musical offerings.
Episode 102 - Interviews and performances with the best of Austin's hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts Kim Stacy and Anna Irving sit down with Claudia Gibson at Hyatt Regency and they talked about brussel sprouts, not listening to creepy old guys, Kerrville Folk Festival, her years as a freelance journalist, song stories and scary movies. They close things out with a game of "Would You Rather?". Plus... great live performances featured throughout! Check out the full video on YouTube and remember to support the artist by giving it a like! Enjoy y'all! Recorded live Oct 1, 2019 from Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas Sponsored by Austin Eastciders Collaboratory, Hops & Grain, and Nine Banded Whiskey! This show is made possible because of generous patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 and get access to rewards, bonus content and exclusive features. Join the club: Comedians Interviewing Musicians Vodcast Podcast Hosts: BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy Check out the live video and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Hire a local band with our live music booking app that matches you based on lifestyle and brand. Request the app here: Music Firsthand. Keep up with the Austin music news for free with the Austin Music Firsthand Magazine on Flipboard.
Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Izzy Heltai over Zoom video! With brutal honesty towards himself and forgiveness for those around him, Izzy Heltai’s music walks the elusive line between confessional and relatable. On his debut album, “Father,” the 23-year-old singer/songwriter dives deep into his fascination with human relationships, and specifically the way that those relationships change and reorganize themselves over time.Originally from Brookline, Massachusetts, Heltai is the child of two mathematicians and first-generation European immigrants. Heltai moved from Boston to the small town of North Adams, Massachusetts at the age of eighteen, and took up residence in his friend’s closet for one hundred dollars a month rent. Now, at twenty- three years old, Heltai sees his own coming of age reflected in the album, which includes songs written over the past four years.Throughout the record, Heltai braves the exploration of not only interpersonal and societal relationships but also his own relationship to himself.Father was recorded by Heltai’s longtime friend Andy Cass and produced by Sophie Buskin, whom Heltai met at the legendary Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. The production is raw and full, with subtle harmonies and guitar lines weaving their way unexpectedly through the mix almost as if they were grown in the song. There is no sign of musical overthought, allowing Heltai’s emotional vocals to shine organically. At a time when any conversation with a stranger can quickly become a sociopolitical battle, Heltai’s introspective and thought out songs are a breath of fresh air. With an overwhelming empathy for humanity, and willingness to search for personal responsibility, Heltai’s “Father”, will not leave your heart or your ears unchanged.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!
Buck Meek, lead guitarist for Big Thief and accomplished solo artist, joins Rhett from his home in Topanga Canyon, CA. to talk about how he’s been spending his time during the pandemic, including creating new music with Big Thief. Buck tells Rhett about learning guitar from local players while growing up in Texas, and the impact that the Kerrville Folk Festival had on his musical education before he went to Berklee. The two talk about removing the obstacle of self-reflection during the recording process, and the importance of trusting yourself as an artist.
Bill Nash has been a musician all his life, starting as a 5 year old boy soprano, he developed an all-consuming passion of wanting to make music for the rest of his life. Bill began writing music and lyrics in his early teens and his roots are firmly embedded in what is now known as the singer/songwriter acoustic music genre. Bill is a graduate of Bradley University's School of Music, majoring in composition, and has an almost master's degree from time at the University of Colorado. Bill has been a finalist in the Wildflower Festival songwriting contest, Regional award winner at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and many others. He’s been teaching music for 45 years and has been on staff at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival for a decade. He has 3 CDs available, the first called "Mostly True Stories" (1996), another called "Runs With Scissors" (1998), and the new CD "Dreaming Again" (2010). Ken Gaines from Anderson Fair says of Bill, "I've been listening to the eloquent songs of Bill Nash for a long time now. He's one of those generous spirits that you can't forget..." Dave sat down with Bill to talk about his typical songwriting process and how that compares to taking the Raw Songwriting Challenge. Get ready for a raw and riveting discussion about the song craft. Be sure to check out http://www.putsiecat.com/ for more music from Bill Nash.
Happy Episode 10 of What the Folk! We’re joined by the fabulous and multi-talented Lola Darling for a conversation about how art can heal and how to live your life as an act of resistance. We also get a preview of her new musical oracle project! From Lola’s struggle to claim her own identity to Covid on the reservations, from Kerrville Folk Festival to Mardi Gras, this episode is an emotionally honest and eye-opening journey. Featured music is "Breath," "Nothing," and "Daughter" by Lola Darling, courtesy of the artist. Episode Image credit: Amy Jo Wisehart https://www.amyjowisehart.com/ SUPPORT LOLA’S NEWLY LAUNCHED PATREON: www.patreon.com/LolaArts LOLA’S MUSIC: https://www.bandlab.com/lolaohoyochitto https://greatbiglilloladarling.bandcamp.com/releases GUEST BIO Lola Darling is an indigenous woman (Chahta-Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) from the Pearl River Reservation. She currently lives in Bulbancha (New Orleans, LA) creating art in different mediums.
The founder of Nobody's Girl (with Rebecca Loebe and Betty Soo) and daughter of beloved songwriter Pierce Pettis, Grace Pettis was raised in a "homogeneous community steeped in a traditional Christian faith." This led to some questionable decisions as a a young person, including not reacting in a loving way when her best friend, Landon, came out to her as a gay man. Fortunately, that frame of mind and that action do not define her. Through contemplation, information gathering and soul-searching, Grace landed in a different place. She realized how she had done Landon wrong and also knew she could only express it through song, which is how her new song "Landon" came about. Grace relates to and prefers brave songwriters and the new song certainly is brave. An interesting note to make about Grace is that even though her dad is a successful musician, Garth Brooks, Joan Baez and many others have recorded his songs, her parents did not want their children to pursue music. That all changed after Grace attempted to teach herself on a self-purchased cheap guitar. Her mom, seeing her daughter struggle, finally let Grace play her fancy Martin guitar. Eventually, her dad let her use one of his guitars and things began falling into place. She moved to Austin and started playing open mics and attending Kerrville Folk Festival. She even won the New Folk Award at Kerrville in 2011 (something her dad ALSO won in 1987). Grace is very open and honest in our conversation. She addresses questions ranging from how she is actively being anti-racist to her Star Trek podcast ("Troubadours on Trek"). We love Grace! Thanks for being on the podcast! American Songwriter Podcast Network Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
It’s another episode featuring The Fabulous Steve! This week, Pitney and Steve tell Amelia stories about the fun they had at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Imagine camping in 100 degree weather for weeks on a ranch. Amelia CANNOT. I mean, the toilet situation alone! Would you go to a music festival if you weren’t interested in the music? Pitney almost never pays attention to the music at KFF, and he goes every year. And laugh along at stories about Kim or Yip or Eek or whatever that tweaky weirdo’s name was. And welcome back Jess and Philippa from the Everything is Awful Forever podcast, telling us more facts about vagina demons in Japan! Promos: Podscure and 2 Skeptical Chaps (Want to swap show promos? Email us!) We love you for listening! Please take a moment to rate and review us, and earn a STICKER! (Everyone loves stickers!) And please subscribe or add us to your favorites list on your favorite platform so you never miss a show! And share us with your cool friends, not the lame ones. Questions? Comments? Complaints? Write to us at PitneyAndAmelia@gmail.com! Tweet at us at @bitchenboutique! Stay up to date by liking our Facebook page! Join the conversation over at our Facebook group! And if you're feeling generous, buy yourself a little something at our Zazzle shop and help to support our show! (Turn off that Content Filter to see the "uncensored" merch!) Have you heard of the new Podcoin app? It's pretty damn cool. Sign up using our special code, BITCHENPOD, and start your account with 300 coins! Then every time you listen to our podcast (or anyone else's), more coins! And during weeks when we're designated as a "bonus" podcast, you can earn those coins at an even faster rate, then cash em in later to buy giftcards or donate to charity. The app is free on iPhone and Android, and it only takes a minute to register. And don't forget that code! Who the heck are Pitney and Amelia? A gay guy and his fat friend talking about everything! We've got over 30 years of stories to share about stuff we love, stuff that annoys us, people we've known, places we've been, and things we've seen. Geeky, silly, and always opinionated. NAMES ARE CHANGED TO PROTECT THE GUILTY! We may be awful, but we're right! New episodes every other Friday. Recorded close enough to Austin, Texas to help with their weirdness factor. LGBTQ | Comedy | Pop Culture | Nerd Culture | Horror | Spirituality
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In this episode of Lean the F*ck Out, we talk with Lindsay White about leaving a corporate career to make music full time and how that journey brought her to starting Lady Brain Collective, a supportive and collaborative group of local women pursuing careers in the arts. Lindsay shares tips on making a career as an independent artist, and supplementing with a side hustle when you need to. She talks about her mental health journey and her experience as a caregiver to a partner dealing with mental health issues. Lindsay also discusses grief and loss and the perspective it has given her. Lady Brain Episode Highlights: Watch for your moment to leap. Look for the moment when the universe is tipping the scale. If you lean out you have to be willing to work your ass off. Starting out as an artist, your side hustle is key. Be genuinely kind. You never know what people are going through, be compassionate. Show yourself grace and compassion like you would those you are care taking. Loss gives us all perspective, no one is immortal. As a society we need to talk about trauma, grief and death more, the discussion will make us a more compassionate . Loss is a unifying experience. Always have honest conversations with yourself, about your mortality. What do you want to get out of this life? Lindsay White You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll call your therapist. With influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Ani DiFranco, Lindsay White's songwriting has earned recognition from Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, and American Songwriter. Her latest record Lights Out chronicles the experience of losing her estranged mother to brain cancer. The record debuted #2 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts, was named #1 Album of the Year by Global Texan Chronicles, and earned her the 2018 San Diego Music Award for Best Singer-Songwriter. White was recently named one of "15 Lesbian/Bi/Queer Musical Artists You Need to Know" by AfterEllen.com. She has opened for notable acts such as The Lone Bellow, David Crosby, Steve Poltz, Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles), Raining Jane ft. Jason Mraz, and more. White is a queer intersectional feminist, mental health advocate, grief support advocate, and writer. She has led songwriting workshops for Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego, participated in Pride events throughout the country, and independently published a narrative essay called "Love by the Numbers: What to do (and not to do) when your Bipolar partner thinks she's Jesus." Recently, she organized the Lady Brain Collective, a supportive and collaborative group of local women pursuing careers in the arts. White relies on support from, Lindsay's Corner, an exclusive community of dedicated friends and fans who always make her journey as an independent artist feel like a group effort. You can find Lindsay online at: Website: lindsaywhitemusic.com // ladybrainpresents.com Patreon: patreon.com/lindsaywhitemusic Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaywhitemusic // instagram.com/ladybrainpresents Facebook: facebook.com/lindsaywhitemusic // facebook.com/ladybrainpresents Youtube: youtube.com/lindsayannwhite Twitter: twitter.com/listentolindsay Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/lindsayannwhite Lindsay White Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4kdJU3sybstAXUhWzZNRT1 Lady Brain Presents Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/user/1211221790/playlist/00RpoDN5SJe6qTV7scOqLO?si=ldfdgRhiSny-h7ABwrZ8yg iTunes: music.apple.com/us/album/lindsay-white/1238408015?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Download the FREE Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit If you are thinking about starting a business or side hustle, check out our Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit. The kit gives you tools and inspiration to start thinking like a fempreneur and start designing the life you want! You’ll receive a guided meditation to help you figure out your vision, a budget worksheet to see what you need financially to make a go of it, daily practices including printable worksheets and daily affirmations to help you keep your head up when your confidence is waning. Again, it’s free and it’s available at leanthef-ckout.com/launchkit. Music: Sunshine by The Icicles
Hope & Emily are back, recording on the scene at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, TX. This week's prompt is to set a timer and write a song in 45 minutes. Tick-tock, you guys. Tune in to hear the results AND write along at home!
The San Francisco folkie who became a Nashville hitmaker with "Life's a Dance," "Don't Laugh at Me," "I Think About You," Grown Men Don't Cry" and more! IN THIS EPISODE: PART ONE The guys discuss Paul's 2019 Grammy experience and Scott's recent revelation about the importance of Steve Seskin. PART TWO - 9:08 mark Steve Seskin sits down with Scott to talk about the lessons he learned busking on the streets of San Francisco and how they’ve informed his songwriting instincts; the way he learned to write songs he was proud of but didn’t want to sing; the way he managed to avoid burnout as a songwriter; how Morgan Freeman inspired one of his biggest hits; the reason his future was altered when his publishing company ran out of coffee cups; what every writer should do to prepare for a co-writing session; which of his songs made him feel creepy when he first started singing it, and song he wrote that changed the course of his life more than any other. ABOUT STEVE SESKIN One of the most successful Nashville songwriters who never actually moved to Nashville, Steve Seskin has written songs for a long list of artists that includes Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Peter Frampton, Waylon Jennings, Alabama, Ricky Skaggs, Peter Paul and Mary, and others. He has written seven #1 hits, including the Grammy-nominated “Grown Men Don’t Cry” by Tim McGraw; the John Michael Montgomery hits “Life’s a Dance,” “If You’ve Got Love,” and “No Man’s Land;” The Neal McCoy singles “No Doubt About It” and “For a Change;” as well as “I Think About You,” which earned Collin Raye an Academy of Country award for Video of the Year. Seskin’s song “Don’t Laugh at Me” was named the NSAI Song of the Year after it was recorded by Mark Wills. The anti-bullying anthem became a children’s book and was the impetus for the Operation Respect/Don’t Laugh at Me project, a curriculum designed to teach tolerance in schools. Through the program, Steve regularly performs in school assemblies and has launched related programs that help teach kids how to write songs of their own. Working from his home base in the San Francisco Bay area, Steve is additionally an active keynote speaker and songwriting instructor for the West Coast Songwriters Association, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, the Kerrville Folk Festival, and other organizations. Though best known for writing hit songs for others, he is also a successful performer and recording artist who has released more than 20 albums of his own material. Perhaps the best way to experience a Steve Seskin song is by hearing it performed by the man himself.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll call your therapist. That is straight from Lindsay White's bio. She's a songwriting machine, who's been recognized by the likes of the Teullride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Guitar World, and American Songwriter Magazine. In our chat for this episode of the podcast, Lindsay shares that she's had a life long thing with anxiety. I believe she leans into her anxiety. The result is great music fueled by genuine emotion. Lindsay also kindly discusses songwriting, a songwriters book club, her BFF producer, her desire to perform more festivals and tour smarter, boxing, basketball, journaling, her first two albums (released in 2010 and 2017), her forthcoming album (maybe out in 2019), rebranding herself as a solo-artist, insomnia, self-talk, hope, perspective, and healing. Queen of the side hustle Lindsay jokingly refers to herself as the queen of side hustle. Not too unlike yours truly, she's dabbled in several vocations. In Lindsay's case, it's a means of using her marketing talents to keep her music career alive. This topic speaks to the challenge of a musicians life. Life, loss & love Lindsay is passionate about life, her past, loss, love, and the world around us. She'll tell you she's become a raging feminist in light of current events. Delightful and crazy talented are the words I think best describe her. Featured track Hear Lindsay's song Surrogate from her 2017 release Light Out at the end of this episode. SHOW NOTES LindsayWhite.com Amy & Gary's House Concerts Lisa Sanders Jeffrey Joe Folk Alliance Kerville Folk Festival Teullride Bluegrass Festival Guitar World American Songwriter Magazine Gig Gab Podcast Say it Loud Podcast RELATED EPISODES House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth Indie Label to Indie Mindset – Lisa Sanders RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More Resources
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll call your therapist. That is straight from Lindsay White's bio. She's a songwriting machine, who's been recognized by the likes of the Teullride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Guitar World, and American Songwriter Magazine. In our chat for this episode of the podcast, Lindsay shares that she's had a life long thing with anxiety. I believe she leans into her anxiety. The result is great music fueled by genuine emotion. Lindsay also kindly discusses songwriting, a songwriters book club, her BFF producer, her desire to perform more festivals and tour smarter, boxing, basketball, journaling, her first two albums (released in 2010 and 2017), her forthcoming album (maybe out in 2019), rebranding herself as a solo-artist, insomnia, self-talk, hope, perspective, and healing. Queen of the side hustle Lindsay jokingly refers to herself as the queen of side hustle. Not too unlike yours truly, she's dabbled in several vocations. In Lindsay's case, it's a means of using her marketing talents to keep her music career alive. This topic speaks to the challenge of a musicians life. Life, loss & love Lindsay is passionate about life, her past, loss, love, and the world around us. She'll tell you she's become a raging feminist in light of current events. Delightful and crazy talented are the words I think best describe her. Featured track Hear Lindsay's song Surrogate from her 2017 release Light Out at the end of this episode. SHOW NOTES LindsayWhite.com Amy & Gary's House Concerts Lisa Sanders Jeffrey Joe Folk Alliance Kerville Folk Festival Teullride Bluegrass Festival Guitar World American Songwriter Magazine Gig Gab Podcast Say it Loud Podcast RELATED EPISODES House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth Indie Label to Indie Mindset – Lisa Sanders RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More Resources
From New Jersey, folk legend John Gorka got his start living in a music club's basement and acting as resident MC and sound man. His exposure to folk troubadours inspired him, and before long he was performing his own songs – mostly as an opener for visiting acts. Soon he started traveling to New York City and folk meccas like Texas' Kerrville Folk Festival (where he won the New Folk Award in 1984) and Boston where his stunningly soulful baritone voice and original songwriting began turning heads. In 1987, the Minnesota-based Red House Records caught wind of John's talents and released his first album. He moved to Windham Hill/High Street before returning to his musical roots at Red House.Over the years of his rich career, Gorka has established himself as one of folk music's most respected and beloved singer/songwriters, representing the bridge generation between the Folk Revival and the rise of Americana. Folk Alley caught up with John at the 2017 30A Songwriters Festival where his performances of songs and stories from his long and successful career (plus a beautiful Prince cover) were captured by BeeHive Productions.
From New Jersey, folk legend John Gorka got his start living in a music club's basement and acting as resident MC and sound man. His exposure to folk troubadours inspired him, and before long he was performing his own songs – mostly as an opener for visiting acts. Soon he started traveling to New York City and folk meccas like Texas' Kerrville Folk Festival (where he won the New Folk Award in 1984) and Boston where his stunningly soulful baritone voice and original songwriting began turning heads. In 1987, the Minnesota-based Red House Records caught wind of John's talents and released his first album. He moved to Windham Hill/High Street before returning to his musical roots at Red House.Over the years of his rich career, Gorka has established himself as one of folk music's most respected and beloved singer/songwriters, representing the bridge generation between the Folk Revival and the rise of Americana. Folk Alley caught up with John at the 2017 30A Songwriters Festival where his performances of songs and stories from his long and successful career (plus a beautiful Prince cover) were captured by BeeHive Productions.
For many, July 4 is a day for brass bands and bombs symbolically bursting in air. For others, grown up in the shadows from Vietnam to Iraq, it’s hard to embrace a rah-rah patriotism. What’s a patriotism for religious liberals, which holds America to her dreams without looking away from her nightmares? When religious and political fundamentalisms try to hijack America’s symbols, from Old Glory to the Constitution, how do we recapture the flag? Steve Brooks, professional singer/songwriter and charter member of Austin’s Wildflower Unitarian Universalist Church, who has been described as a “poet, protester, songwriter, activist, political satirist, and humorist”, brings his special blend of music and storytelling to SMUUF. A favorite in Austin folk clubs, at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and in UU pulpits, Steve preaches that we can change the world when we look at it from a different perspective, or as he poetically puts it - “A single new star rearranges a whole constellation.”
The second of our three main acts at the 2017 Deepwells Music Festival, Matt Nakoa is an internationally touring singer/songwriter, recently appearing at The White House, throughout India, and regularly with folk icon Tom Rush. Growing up on a small goat farm in rural NY State, Matt discovered music as a means of teenage escape and trained to be a concert pianist. Matt was ultimately accepted as a vocalist to Berklee College of Music where he studied alongside soon-to-be Grammy winners St. Vincent and Esperanza Spalding among others. After school, Matt landed in NYC’s vibrant piano bar scene. There he quickly became a star performer at Manhattan’s famous Brandy’s Piano Bar, with lines waiting outside the door each Saturday night. Across the board his song craft has garnered awards, including a win at Kerrville Folk Festival’s prestigious New Folk Competition. Photo courtesy of Steve Caputo.
Korby Lenker, Megan Slankard, and Alex WongThese three amazing singer/songwriters stopped by CAU on their way to perform at "Space" in Evanston. That was over a year ago and the files were lost, but now found. Check out the Bio on these artists and you can see just how amazing they areKORBY LENKER: Korby Lenker is a sneaky-good songwriter. And singer. And multi-instrumentalist. An abbreviated list of Lenker's achievements so far includes: a significant amount of airplay on the legendary Seattle indie rock station KEXP; a BBC 2 interview with Bob Harris, which is only about the highest honor a rootsy singer-songwriter touring the U.K. can get; opening slots for acts ranging from Willie Nelson to Ray LaMontagne, Nickel Creek, Keith Urban, Susan Tedeschi and Tristan Prettyman; a successful run with one of the hottest young West Coast bluegrass bands of the aughts; and wins in the Merlefest folk songwriting contest as well as the Kerrville Folk Festival's elite New Folk songwriting competition. Lenker's composition "My Little Life" brought him the Kerrville honors this year. It doesn't seem possible that one song could work so well in such disparate worlds, but it also proved its powers as a galvanizing piece of indie-pop, drawing a small army of likeminded, rising Nashville artists and personalities--Jeremy Lister and Katie Herzig to name two--to make lip-syncing, ukulele-strumming cameos in Lenker's music video. MEGAN SLANKARD: "Nearly everyone who encounters this attractive and sophisticated singer-songwriter agrees that she has 'star' written all over her," says Acoustic Guitar Magazine about Megan Slankard. "She forges a distinctive sound with her smooth and courageous vocal dynamics, intelligent and diverse song styles, and sheer infectious enthusiasm." Slankard, who has sold just over 20,000 copies of her three CDs, self-produced her first CD at age eighteen and her third with help from Counting Crow's guitarist Dan Vickrey, and is currently working on a new project. Last year Slankard formed a new alt-rock band, and is already getting industry attention having been selected as a semi-finalist in Discmaker's 2007 Independent Music World Series and a finalist in the 2008 Musician's Atlas/Borders Books Independent Music Awards - even before the official release of her new band's first album, scheduled for mid-2008. Slankard and her music have appeared on TLC's "What Not To Wear", generating purchases by TV viewers after her first appearance that placed her second CD "Freaky Little Story" on the 5 spot on Amazon.com CD sales charts and on the Top-10 Rock Bestseller list on CDBaby.com. Because of the episode's popularity, the show's producers featured her in a follow-up episode, bringing her back onto the Top-10 with "Freaky Little Story". Upon its release months later, "A Little Extra Sun" also reached the Top-10 sales chart. Her songs have also earned over 175,000 plays on MySpace.com, and "Freaky Little Story" remains a Top-20 all time Rock Bestseller on CDBaby.com to this day. Slankard's music has also been featured on San Francisco AAA station KFOG's compilation CD and has been spun over 500 times on Modesto, CA. She has been featured in Rockgrl Magazine, Owl Magazine, The Synthesis, and online sources Fresh Tracks and Women In Rock, in addition to Acoustic Guitar magazine, whose editors named "Freaky Little Story" one of their top albums of 2005. She was a final selection artist for RPM Direct Presents: Unsigned Artists Volume 3 compilation CD; an A&R Online featured artist; a Song and Film Spotlight artist; and, an Acoustic Cafe featured artist on the "One to Watch" syndicated radio program (sponsored by the USA Songwriting Competition). Slankard also co-wrote and performed on the title track of Dire Straits founding member David Knopfler's new record, "Ship of Dreams". Megan has performed in over 200 cities in five different countries, including at showcases in Boston (NEMO) and Toronto (NXNE), on three tours as support for David Knopfler (Germany and England), and at the international festival InGuitar in Zurich (Switzerland). She will resume touring after the completion of the new CD. ALEX WONG: Alex Wong is a Brooklyn-based producer, writer and performer whose signature sonic style resonates in all he creates-from cinematic pop soundscapes to electronic tinged theater scores to his honest, direct songwriting. He has produced recordings with leading artists such as Delta Rae, Ari Hest, Elizabeth and the Catapult, Melissa Ferrick, Vienna Teng and Grammy nominee Ximena Sarinana. Alex has garnered critical acclaim for his songwriting collaborations with recording artists Amber Rubarth (The Paper Raincoat), Vienna Teng, Paul Freeman, Elizabeth and the Catapult and Alex Berger (Independent Music Award winner). His songwriting has been heard in film and television projects such as "The Last Song" (Disney/Touchstone), "One Tree Hill," and "The Lincoln Lawyer" (Lion's Gate). His solo project, A City On A Lake, is releasing it's debut self-titled album (featuring vocal performances from Ari Hest and Ximena Sarinana) was released in 2012.Click to view all four videos from this Podcast
Pitney is back from the Kerrville Folk Festival, where he had a marvelous time and interviewed a bunch of crazy Kerrverts! He shares his interview with Joel and Jordan, while he and Amelia interject from time to time with comments that take them off into their typical tangents! Renfaire, the douchebags of Coachella, multi-hole latrines, Paris Hilton, you name it! And we didn't get permission in time to use this awesome song about the festival by Neale Eckstein (@fxrn), but we want you to hear it anyway! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEy_UJ5T0NI We love you for listening! Please take a moment to rate and review us! And please subscribe or add us to your favorites list on your favorite platform so you never miss a show! And share us with your cool friends, not the lame ones. Questions? Comments? Complaints? Write to us at PitneyAndAmelia@gmail.com! Tweet at us at @bitchenboutique! Who the heck are Pitney and Amelia? A gay guy and his fat friend talking about everything! We've got over 30 years of stories to share about stuff we love, stuff that annoys us, people we've known, places we've been, and things we've seen. Geeky, silly, and always opinionated. NAMES ARE CHANGED TO PROTECT THE GUILTY! We may be awful, but we're right! New episodes every other Friday. Recorded close enough to Austin, Texas to help with their weirdness factor. LGBTQ | Comedy | Pop Culture | Nerd Culture | Horror | Spirituality
Find out more about Whit at her website: http://whithill.com She mentions early days singing back-up with Dick Siegel. She also talks about her transition from being a dancer and choreographer (which she still does) into a singer-songwriter. Songwriting is Whit's favorite thing—she'd rather do that than anything else. She says its like fishing…some days you drop a line in and see if anything is biting…and if it's not, don't take it too seriously…just come back tomorrow. She also talks about her process of putting things aside (sometimes for months or even years) and picking it back up later, and all of the sudden the missing piece is there. Whit talks about how Wilhagen's was one of the ways she plugged in to the local songwriting scene early on. https://www.facebook.com/Wilhagans-111596205547631/ Whit talks about a former dance student who came back into her life years later as a singer-songwriter, Dana Falconberry. Watch Dana's Tiny Desk Concert on NPR here: http://www.npr.org/event/music/201517132/dana-falconberry-tiny-desk-concert What does it mean to be a successful singer-songwriter? Whit talks about her history with the Kerrville Folk Festival, each May in Kerrville, TX. She won the New Folk competition in 2012. She talks about the process of submitting, playing, and now supporting new finalists. http://www.kerrville-music.com/ She talks about her approach to coaching other songwriters. She also isolates a few key tenets for her in songwriting. We discuss how critiques are crucial in getting even simple feedback — does this make sense to the audience? Or offering a small tweak that could open a song up. Where does Whit learn about songwriting now? We discuss Object Writing. Whit likes to begin a cowrite session with a object writing exercise. It opens everyone up, and can spark interesting creativity. Whit's memoir “Not About Madonna” is in part about, yes, that Madonna. We talk about her early friendship with Madonna, and her process of writing the memoir. To learn more about Whit as a songwriting coach, you can reach out to her at whithill@gmail.com. http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-17-whit-hill
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Baby boomers and their parents grew up under a shadow, not just of nuclear war, but also of that ideally functional family, the Cleavers. Genesis and other ancient stories paint a different picture of family: as a dysfunctional nest of vipers. Somewhere in-between are the ones in which we’re raised. We project their contradictions into our own identities, as well as our morality, politics and churches. How do we reconcile them in our spiritual lives, and against all odds, keep trying to create perfect families? Thoughts about family during this holiday season when family gatherings are common. Steve Brooks, professional singer/songwriter and charter member of Austin’s Wildflower Unitarian Universalist Church, who has been described as a “poet, protester, songwriter, activist, political satirist, and humorist”, will bring his special blend of music and storytelling to SMUUF on November 27. A favorite in Austin folk clubs, at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and in UU pulpits, Steve preaches that we can change the world when we look at it from a different perspective, or as he poetically puts it - “A single new star rearranges a whole constellation.”
Lowry Olafson is a multi-faceted human being. He is a songwriter, a performer, a husband, a lover, a father, a friend, an inspiration and a professional speaker who incorporates his music into his keynotes. During today’s podcast, he shares his music, his message, and his secrets. His Songs and Their Stories Lowry uses songs to connect with others. All of his 9 albums have a different theme which represents the feelings he was having during those periods of his life. He says a songwriter uses a powerful melody to reach a deeper place in people. If Not You Then Who? - This very personal song was written with his friend John Cowell. John and Lowry started writing this song shortly before John died of cancer. Lowry performed this song at John’s Celebration of Life. It stands as a legacy to John’s life. The title came from Lowry’s wife’s high school teacher. Bread & Honey - From the album titled Days that Disappear Too Soon, Lowry wrote this song for his mother who died when he was 13. It was such a shock that he disconnected his heart and put her death out of his mind until he was 25, at a therapy session. He says his mother channeled this piano song to him and when he plays them for an audience it reconnects him to his emotions. Borderland - This song came to Lowry in a dream while he was sleeping in a cheap motel room. Most of the song wrote itself and then as he was leaving town, he passed a sign that read “You are now leaving the borderlands” and it completed the song perfectly. One of his favorite lines is in this song, which is “My head's so full of dreams I could not hear my heart”. Three Quarter Time - This song was inspired by Lowry’s daughter. He was in a particularly morose mood when she innocently asked him to skip with her. He reluctantly joined in and the act of skipping transformed his mood instantly. Blanket in the Cold - This is Lowry’s favorite song that he has ever written. It is from his Back Again album. During a campfire song circle at Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, every time it came around and was Lowry’s turn to play another song he decided to play this one over and over. His album Solid Ground was influenced by him becoming a father. Is There Really Safety in Silence? Lowry shares one of his truths in this episode. He shares his truth because he knows other people may be going through the same thing. And, hearing someone else’s truth may help them to deal with unnecessary feelings of shame. Lowry first knew he was attracted to guys in high school but because of where he grew up, in Canada, he kept this information to himself and never told anybody. He wasn’t comfortable hiding the fact that he was clearly attracted to men and women and it made him feel like he was rejecting part of who he is. But a bisexual is not who Lowry is, Lowry is a warm-hearted, creative human being who just happens to be bisexual. To find out more about Lowry’s full body of work and an opportunity to join one of his workshops you can find him here at LowryOlafson.com
The "songwriters, songwriter" JOYCE WOODSON this week on "BLESSED TRAILS with BELINDA GAIL" on Equestrian Legacy Radio...SUNDAY NOV. 1st 9 AM CST Joyce Woodson's crystal clear voice and solid guitar work are equally adept in the folk music world or wending her way through the west with her powerful songs about the land. She's welcome on festival stages, at coffee house concerts and among the late-night circles of practicing songwriters. Her strength is in storytelling, bringing characters to life as if they're hunkered down at the campfire next to you. Winner of the 22nd Tucson Folk Festival Songwriting Contest, she's played throughout southern California, worked for many years at the legendary McCabe's Guitar Shop, performed at the Napa Valley Music Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Pigeon Forge's Saddle Up!, and is a founding member of the Western Music Association. She is a regular performer at the Gene Autry Museum in Burbank, California. She enjoys touring the United States from coast-to-coast, played by invitation from the BBC to perform at the Queens Festival in Belfast, Ireland. She's toured Wales and Great Britain as well. She's an instructor at the bi-annual music camps SummerSongs and resides in her home town of San Juan Capistrano, California. Join Belinda every Sunday for an hour that will bless your heart and lift your spirit. Be sure to share "Blessed Trails" with your friends and neighbors. Listen to the live show and to the archived podcast anytime after the live show! EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO is Heard Around the World on our FREE Mobile App and Online on our website at www.equestrianlegacy.net
Matt Nakoa '06 November 14, 2014 Before winning a scholarship to Berklee, Matt Nakoa ’06 was a goat farmer in central New York state. In addition to his talent with animals, Nakoa is an accomplished classical pianist who discovered a love of singing and writing songs, and was selected to collaborate with Grammy-winner Kathy Mattea during her residence at Berklee. Nakoa’s 2014 album A Dozen Other Loves has earned him a place performing alongside folk legends like Patty Larkin, Catie Curtis, and Ellis Paul, and recently brought him a win at the Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk Competition.
On the last day of the Kerrville Folk Festival, here's a recording from the first song circle of the year at Camp Stupid. Sociology professor Dr. Lori Holyfield lays down some musical wisdom. Visit Dr. Holyfield's page at U of Arkansas to learn about the Veterans Oral History Project.
For this episode, John Voorhees sets up his microphone in the lobby of the Austin Midtown Holiday Inn during registration for the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance music conference (SWRFA). Among the passing players are Tom Corbett, Rob Lytle, Jim Jones, John Scholten and 2 Bit Palomino. We also talk with organizer Dalis Allen about the difference between SWRFA and Kerrville Folk Festival (which she also coordinates).
Joanna Howerton of the Hill Country Penguins rocks Camp Stupid at the Kerrville Folk Festival with the help of Gary Sapone's searing harmonica.
John Voorhees talks with Ken Gaines about the origins of Camp Stupid at the Kerrville Folk Festival and how to know folk music when you hear it. Plus, tunes from Gary Sapone, Hans York, Val D'Alessio and Dave Tinder. Here are the websites of this episode's featured artists: Ken Gaines Hans York Val D'Alessio Joanna Howerton's band, The Hill Country Penguins The only incidental music in this episode is Asking For Trouble from the album Asking For Trouble by John Voorhees.
Steve Deasy has a wealth of musical experience, both instrumental & vocal, but only began writing songs relatively recently. He got some top honors at the Kerrville Folk Festival this year. His latest release is the fruit of a deepening spiritual engagement with Quakerism and issues of peace & justice.
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