Podcasts about Savannah Music Festival

Молодой пианист Joe Alterman вместне со своим учителем саксофонистом Houston Person (90), записали прекрасный концертный альбом Brisket for Breakfast - грудинка на завтрак. Но я бы назвал это прожарка на завтрак. Люблю плотно позавтракать и похоже эти музыканты тоже. Скорее всего это шутка для поднятия настроения, которая родилась в процессе этих записей и сформировала прикольную обложку к пластинке.Каждый раз, когда мы вместе на сцене, - говорит Альтерман, - с первой услышанной ноты я чувствую себя очень счастливым, что нахожусь в одной комнате с Хьюстоном, не говоря уже о том, чтобы играть с ним. Его звук заставляет меня осознать, как здорово быть живым.Мы играем хорошие вещи, - добавляет Персон с характерным смешком. Мне очень нравится спонтанность, которая появляется на концертном альбоме, и Джо и я получаем массу удовольствия от живых выступлений. Он играет с большим юмором, и он просто приятный парень во всех отношениях.Альбом был записан на двух концертах в Джорджии: один в Breman Museum & Cultural Center в Атланте, а второй несколько недель спустя на Savannah Music Festival. На протяжении всего альбома пару искусно поддерживает давнее трио Альтермана: Kevin Smith - bass & Justin Chesarek - drums. Ниже будет параочка предыдущих альбомов, которые я обозревал на моем канале JAZZ по-русски.СЛУШАТЬ АЛЬБОМ - https://album.link/i/1783634861Big Mo & Little Joe - https://t.me/discor/6855The Upside of Down - https://t.me/discor/6331Лучший трек альбома в плей-листе JAZZ по-русски 8 на AppleMusic и SpotifyПоставь лайк ❤️ и подпишись на канал JAZZ по-русски https://t.me/discor

Join Tamara for an interview with singer-songwriter Cyril Durant, who has lived in Savannah since 2013, after receiving a BM and an MM in vocal performance from Georgia Southern University. His early professional life was as an opera singer (!), including performing at Opera Fayetteville in Fayetteville, AR as Friedrich Bhaer in Little Women. Since then, he has performed in the Savannah Music Festival, headed up the funk/jazz band "Those Cats," performed solo around Savannah as a singer and guitar or keys player, and has also been teaching Modern Band (like "School of Rock") at Benedictine Military School for the past 10 years. Cyril plays solo shows around Savannah - particularly at Alida, Toasted Barrel, and Bar Julien - each week. Follow his IG to catch him live, and check out his work on all streaming platforms! (And if you go to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, look for Cyril in the midst of about 360 Benedictine marching band students.) Song clips played during this episode: Opera performance as Professor Bhaer of Little Women Those Cats cover of "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley "Love is a Drug," his first solo recording Solo cover of "Toxic" by Britney Spears   Check out more of Cyril's music and follow him here:  https://www.cdurantmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cyrildurantmusic/  * Time to vote for Connect's 2025 "Best Of Savannah!" now through 3/17/25 - From Cyril: "Made it through to the voting rounds! Cash in a daily vote for me in the categories for Best Singer-Songwriter, Vocalist, and All-Round Musician."    Tune in and get all the details! 

Join Tamara for an interview with photographer Bailey Davidson, a Milledgeville native who lived in NYC as an aspiring actor for a few years, before returning to Georgia in the late 90s to pursue his MFA in Photography at SCAD.  Since graduating, Bailey has built his freelance career in all aspects of professional commercial and editorial photography, working with a wide range of clients, including Savannah Music Festival, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and The London Observer. This past spring he opened a studio in City Market - go visit him and his 20 years' worth of Savannah photos there!  Check out Bailey's work and follow him here:  https://www.facebook.com/BaileyDavidsonPhotography  https://baileydavidson.com/  Topics in their chat include: Bailey's indie movie he acted in, called "Bringing Down Dejonga" (this was the ending title after all! I found out online. --Tamara); how while in NYC he started taking headshots for his fellow actors and gradually took more and more photos, getting into art shows, and drifting from acting to photography; how he first heard of SCAD because his parents happened to meet the Poetters on a cruise; his Flannery O'Connor tie-ins of having grown up in Milledgeville and then living in the garden apartment of her childhood home as his first Savannah apartment; his practice immediately post-grad of shooting weddings and family portraits, to support himself as he built up his clients for commercial and editorial shoots; his show at the JEA last year that was a continuation of his MFP thesis show, "Bailey's Acres," all Holga pinhole camera work; the nostalgia of taking photos with an analog/film camera and then being surprised by the images once you pick up your developed photos; his Storyboards website where he displays his series of photos that combine to tell a story, influenced by David Hockney and Robert Rauschenberg; his photography books "Seasons of Savannah," "Savannah Past and Present," and "Milledgeville Then and Now;" recently getting published in the fine art mag "Black & White Magazine;" and his advice to students and young photographers to just shoot shoot shoot as there's no substitute for practicing your craft.   Tune in and get all the details!

In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with the incredibly talented Carolyn Kendrick—singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and all-around creative powerhouse. We dive into her musical journey and influences and get the inside scoop on her upcoming album, Each Machine. Carolyn and I chat about how technology and AI are shaping the music industry, the essential role rhythm plays in songwriting, and the unique collaborative spirit of the fiddling community.  She also opens up about her creative process, the concept behind her new album, and her experiences at Berklee's American Roots program. This conversation is a deep dive into where traditional meets modern and how community shapes the arts.Carolyn Kendrick is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, fiddler, guitarist, and producer. After many happy years on the road as a side musician, Kendrick has blossomed as a solo artist since issuing her debut EP, Tear Things Apart, in 2020. Heralded as “hauntingly lovely” (Paste Magazine), you won't want to miss a Carolyn Kendrick live performance.After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Kendrick crisscrossed the country with her former duo project, The Page Turners. She has shared the stage with beloved artists such as Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Aoife O'Donovan, Kaia Kater, Hannah Read, Margo Price, The Clements Brothers, and Jacksonport. She has played festivals such as Newport Folk Festival, Greyfox Bluegrass Festival, Savannah Music Festival, and won awards such as the Freshgrass ‘Best Duo' Award, The Fletcher Bright Award, and was the Fall 2023 Composer In Residence at the University of the Pacific. In addition to her songwriting career, Kendrick is active in the Bluegrass and Old-Time fiddle scene and produced and written music for the award-winning podcasts You're Wrong About (Podcast of the Year, iHeart Radio) and You Are Good. Her forthcoming album, Each Machine, is a collection of traditional and original political folk songs inspired by her time researching The Satanic Panic for the history podcast You're Wrong About. These songs are modern, electric re-imaginings of hymns, murder ballads, pagan chanting, and even songs of devil-worship. The first single, The Devil's Nine Questions, is available for pre-order now and will be released October 1st, 2024. The full album, both physical + digital copies, as well as an accompanying zine of behind-the scenes photography and essays, will be released 12.6.24 on High Occulture Records.To learn more about Carolyn, please visit carolynkendrick.com.Thank you for tuning in! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com. And please spread the word about the show!The theme song, "Playcation," was written by Mark Mundy.

Episode 041: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with Melissa Bouchillon, Managing Partner at Sound View Wealth Advisors. With a background in psychology and education, Melissa brings a different perspective to the financial advisory industry. In addition to her passion for helping her clients, Melissa is on the board of organizations near and dear to her heart, including the Landings Military Relief Fund, Marshes of Skidaway Island, and the Savannah Music Festival.  Melissa talks with Kyle about her unique approach to marketing in financial advisory. She shares how her background in psychology and education has helped her as a financial advisor. Melissa highlights the significance of simplifying complex financial concepts for clients and the role of technology in driving efficiency and enhancing client experiences.  In this episode: [01:29] - Melissa's unique marketing approach. [05:10] - The money moment that led Melissa into financial advisory. [08:15] - How Melissa's background in psychology and education has helped her as a financial advisor. [10:23] - How Melissa simplifies complex financial concepts for clients. [12:38] - Why Melissa chose to open an office in Bluffton, South Carolina. [14:19] - Why Melissa rotates staff between different office locations. [17:08] - What it takes to onboard and make employees successful. [20:02] - The role of technology in building Sound View Wealth Advisors. [23:54] - Melissa's view of the future of the RIA industry. [26:06] - Milemarker minute: longest race Melissa has ever run, her bucket list travel destination, potential career outside teaching, best book read. Key Takeaways Building a successful wealth management firm involves understanding clients' needs and driving impact in the community. Simplifying complex financial concepts is crucial for effective communication and client understanding. Building trust and rapport with clients requires active listening and understanding their unique goals and experiences. Using technology can enhance client experiences and improve decision-making. The future of the RIA industry lies in driving efficiencies, focusing on what matters, and maintaining a human-centered approach.   Quotes "A really great sign of understanding material and a subject matter is being able to explain it in a way that's not fancy and uses all the jargon but simply allows people to take action." ~ Melissa Bouchillon "Most of our decision-making is all around doing what's best for our clients first and foremost and then what's best to support the people working with us so that they really are giving our clients their best work." ~ Melissa Bouchillon "Taking the role of mentoring seriously and making sure you have people within your firm who are willing to provide guidance to the new hires and the folks working at the firm is mission-critical." ~ Melissa Bouchillon Links  Melissa Bouchillon on LinkedIn Sound View Wealth Advisors Landings Military Family Relief Fund The Marshes of Skidaway Island Savannah Music Festival Merrill Lynch Nitrogen Wealth UBS Focus Financial Partners Orion Advisor Solutions Envestnet | Tamarac Fidelity Investments Charles Schwab Hidden Levers eMoney Advisor Salesforce Atomic Habits James Clear Connect with our hosts Milemarker.co Kyle on LinkedIn Jud on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Google Podcasts Produce game-changing content with Turncast Turncast helps your company grow by producing top-quality content and fostering transformative conversations. We specialize in content generation, podcasting, digital strategy, and audience growth for fintech and financial services companies. Learn more at Turncast.com.

In today's episode of Travel Notes we are talking with Derek Gripper who has been on the show before and a renowned South African guitarist, whose love for the kora set him to transcribing and recording some of its greatest works. He is joined by Malian kora virtuoso, Ballaké Sissoko for their upcoming performance at the Savannah Music Festival this weekend, March 30th at 5:30 PM and 8PM. For their performance, Sissoko and Gripper explore the ancient musical traditions of the griots of Mali in their performance titled: The Art of the Kora.This episode features an unreleased bonus track at the end of the program which will be on Derek & Ballaké album, 'Derek Gripper & Ballaké Sissoko' coming out in early May 2024

A livestream recap of Tedeschi Trucks Band at Savannah Music Festival in Savannah, GA on March 29 with (past guest and recent guest of this show) fan Larry James who was there! Latest Livestreams on YouTube, Latest Episodes on YouTube, instagram.com/tedeschitruckspodcast, tedeschitruckspodcast.com, adamchoit.com, tedeschitrucksband.com

Nate Sabat is a bassist, singer-songwriter, arranger and instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. He is a founding member of the award-winning string band Mile Twelve. A native-New Yorker, he attended LaGuardia High School as a vocal principal and went on to study upright bass at the Berklee College of Music. He has performed on stages throughout Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States, at festivals and venues including Celtic Connections, Savannah Music Festival, ROMP and Carnegie Hall. ​Nate's bass playing , while rooted in American folk music, goes far beyond any preconceived notions of the instrument's role within the genre. With a relaxed, vocal sound and equal fluency with pizzicato and the bow, Nate takes full advantage of the never-ending variety of sounds and textures the bass has to offer. Recently, he has begun performing solo, with upright bass as his only tool for accompaniment. ​Nate Sabat has worked with artists such as the T Sisters, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, The Foreign Landers, Eliza Edens and Honeysuckle. In fall 2020 he had his first moment in the producer's chair, bringing Deviant Folk , the debut album of Boston-area singer-songwriter Mark Abruzzese , to life.

Nate Sabat is a bassist, singer-songwriter, arranger and instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. He is a founding member of the award-winning string band Mile Twelve. A native-New Yorker, he attended LaGuardia High School as a vocal principal and went on to study upright bass at the Berklee College of Music. He has performed on stages throughout Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States, at festivals and venues including Celtic Connections, Savannah Music Festival, ROMP and Carnegie Hall.​Nate's bass playing , while rooted in American folk music, goes far beyond any preconceived notions of the instrument's role within the genre. With a relaxed, vocal sound and equal fluency with pizzicato and the bow, Nate takes full advantage of the never-ending variety of sounds and textures the bass has to offer. Recently, he has begun performing solo, with upright bass as his only tool for accompaniment.​Nate Sabat has worked with artists such as the T Sisters, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, The Foreign Landers, Eliza Edens and Honeysuckle. In fall 2020 he had his first moment in the producer's chair, bringing Deviant Folk , the debut album of Boston-area singer-songwriter Mark Abruzzese , to life.​Instagram / Twitter / Youtube View More Episodes

Nate Sabat is a bassist, singer-songwriter, arranger and instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. He is a founding member of the award-winning string band Mile Twelve. A native-New Yorker, he attended LaGuardia High School as a vocal principal and went on to study upright bass at the Berklee College of Music. He has performed on stages throughout Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States, at festivals and venues including Celtic Connections, Savannah Music Festival, ROMP and Carnegie Hall.​Nate's bass playing , while rooted in American folk music, goes far beyond any preconceived notions of the instrument's role within the genre. With a relaxed, vocal sound and equal fluency with pizzicato and the bow, Nate takes full advantage of the never-ending variety of sounds and textures the bass has to offer. Recently, he has begun performing solo, with upright bass as his only tool for accompaniment.​Nate Sabat has worked with artists such as the T Sisters, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, The Foreign Landers, Eliza Edens and Honeysuckle. In fall 2020 he had his first moment in the producer's chair, bringing Deviant Folk , the debut album of Boston-area singer-songwriter Mark Abruzzese , to life.​Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA/ View More Episodes

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Savannah Music Festival executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford and artistic director Ryan McMaken join the Thursday episode of The Commute to talk about the release of the 2023 line-up and what audiences can expect from the slate of performances. Then, Savannah Morning News reporter Nancy Guan reports from this year's Diwali festival and how the Hindu community celebrated in Savannah. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Savannah Music Festival executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford and artistic director Ryan McMaken joins the Tuesday Commute to talk about Bradford's move to Savannah, his early goals with the organization, his shift from Jazz St. Louis and how SMF can expand. Then, McMaken talks about finally having a proper festival after stop and starts with COVID, what fans can expect and how they're hoping to expand their outreach programs in the future. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts

Gene Dobbs Bradford is leaving Jazz St. Louis this week after leading the organization for more than two decades. He helped bring internationally-renowned jazz acts to the city. Bradford is joining the Savannah Music Festival.

In the 2nd and final part of our interview with Mary Javian, we talk about some of the landmarks in her career, some amazing organizations she is involved with like Project440 (https://project440.org) and Voces8 (https://voces8.com), founding and curating LiveConnections (https://worldcafelive.com), performing and coming back to some kind of normality post-pandemic, some incredible words of advice on how to prepare ourselves for the future and how to help communities heal through music. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review the Podcast. A lot of work goes into bringing Down the Pit to you, and we would to know your thoughts on how we are doing! To become a Down the Pit supporter for as little as $0.99/month, please visit www.Anchor.FM/Down-the-Pit. Twitter & Instagram: @downthepit_pod Facebook: Down the Pit Co-hosts: Sami Merdinian: @samimerdinian Ian Loew: @lunchmeat1836 Producer: Sami Merdinian Assistant Producer: Darci Griffith Gamerl Mary Javian's goal as a performer, educator, curator and public speaker is to use music to create positive social change in communities. She has presented around the world in these areas for nearly two decades. Ms. Javian has toured and performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and other world-class ensembles as a double bassist. She has served as principal bass of the IRIS Orchestra and has recorded with the Philadelphia and IRIS orchestras, the Tanglewood Music Center, Network for New Music, Dolce Suono Ensemble, and the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. She has performed recitals and given master classes in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Ms. Javian has received fellowships from the Tanglewood Music Center, the National Repertory Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Verbier Festival, where she is now a member of the faculty. As chair of career studies at Curtis, Ms. Javian has created a dynamic social entrepreneurship curriculum that develops the entrepreneurial and advocacy skills that 21st-century musicians need. Her project-based classes help students create community partnerships that sustain both artistic and social value. Her students have gone on to start their own educational programs, innovative ensembles, and music festivals around the world. Ms. Javian is frequently asked to speak about social entrepreneurship and community-based work, and has contributed to several books on these subjects. She has presented at numerous universities and conservatories; has consulted with organizations such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New World Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Savannah Music Festival; and has led workshops for programs across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Ms. Javian currently serves on the boards of two music education nonprofits, Project 440 and the VOCES8 Foundation in the U.S. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/down-the-pit/support

We are beyond excited to share the first part of our conversation with the incredible Mary Javian. In the episode we talk about her life in Philadelphia, using music to make a positive impact in society, performing at the most prestigious stages as a bass player as well as bringing music to hospitals, prisons and the homeless, wearing many hats as a teaching artist and as a mom, her Philly cheesesteak recommendation and a very unique useless talent :) Mary Javian's goal as a performer, educator, curator and public speaker is to use music to create positive social change in communities. She has presented around the world in these areas for nearly two decades. Ms. Javian has toured and performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and other world-class ensembles as a double bassist. She has served as principal bass of the IRIS Orchestra and has recorded with the Philadelphia and IRIS orchestras, the Tanglewood Music Center, Network for New Music, Dolce Suono Ensemble, and the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. She has performed recitals and given master classes in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Ms. Javian has received fellowships from the Tanglewood Music Center, the National Repertory Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Verbier Festival, where she is now a member of the faculty. As chair of career studies at Curtis, Ms. Javian has created a dynamic social entrepreneurship curriculum that develops the entrepreneurial and advocacy skills that 21st-century musicians need. Her project-based classes help students create community partnerships that sustain both artistic and social value. Her students have gone on to start their own educational programs, innovative ensembles, and music festivals around the world. Ms. Javian is frequently asked to speak about social entrepreneurship and community-based work, and has contributed to several books on these subjects. She has presented at numerous universities and conservatories; has consulted with organizations such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New World Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Savannah Music Festival; and has led workshops for programs across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Ms. Javian currently serves on the boards of two music education nonprofits, Project 440 and the VOCES8 Foundation in the U.S. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review the Podcast. A lot of work goes into bringing Down the Pit to you, and we would to know your thoughts on how we are doing! To become a Down the Pit supporter for as little as $0.99/month, please visit www.Anchor.FM/Down-the-Pit. Twitter & Instagram: @downthepit_pod Facebook: Down the Pit Co-hosts: Sami Merdinian: @samimerdinian Ian Loew: @lunchmeat1836 Producer: Sami Merdinian Assistant Producer: Darci Griffith Gamerl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/down-the-pit/support

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Savannah Music Festival artistic director Ryan McMaken join the Tuesday Commute to discuss the spring schedule for the festival and what plans they have for the fall and following spring. Then, Savannah Morning News digital editor Zach Dennis joins to talk about his recent story on the new SCAD Backlot and what it means for Savannah's film community. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think of when you think of an opera singer? Most people think of a large lady in a hat with horns! But on today's episode you'll learn opera singers come in all shapes and sizes. Now, we know some kids might think of opera as long, loud and boring, but our resident Opera Superfan will make your kid see that opera is actually... cool! More opera resources: PBS and the Metropolitan Opera for Kids https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/metropolitan-opera-shakespeare/ This extraordinary resource from the NYC Metropolitan Opera and PBS makes six operas available to stream for free, along with guides to the characters, plot, and educational resources and discussion materials. Honestly, we're digging this one for adults too! Music Explorers http://musicalexplorers.savannahmusicfestival.org/category/season4/s4-unit2/ Free online curriculum from Savannah Music Festival to help kids dive deep into exploring opera. Minnesota Opera Free Curriculum https://mnopera.org/learn/for-teachers/lesson-plans/ Another truly incredible free resource, the Minnesota Opera has created in-depth lesson plans for dozens of operas, along with making the scores available for free. And check out www.WhoSmarted.com for additional learning and exercises about opera and dozens of other topics!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special episode of Speaking of the Arts. Today’s episode will feature the audio from a live panel discussion we recently hosted via Zoom. The topic was on the Future of Performing Arts and our guest speakers explored different scenarios for how to present music going forward. Guest speakers include: Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President and CEO of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI www.marcuscenter.org Mark Jacobson, Senior Programming Manager, UMS/University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI www.ums.org Ryan McMaken, Artistic Director of the Savannah Music Festival, Savannah, GA www.savannahmusicfestival.org Gillian Friedman Fox, Director of Contemporary and SOLUNA Programs, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas, TX www.mydso.com Tim Jackson, Artistic Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival and Artistic Director/Co-Founder of Kuumbwa Jazz, Santa Cruz, CA. www.montereyjazzfestival.org www.kuumbwajazz.org Shlomo Lipitz, VP National Programming, City Winery, NY, NY www.citywinery.com Jonathan Winkel, Director of Jazz Ensembles, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI www.uwm.edu Tom Warner, Director of Performing Arts, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA www.longwoodgardens.org Brice Rosenbloom, Founder and Producer of the NYC Winter Jazzfest, Jazz Coalition Co-Founder, and Boom Collective Owner www.winterjazzfest.com www.jazzcoalition.org www.boomcollective.com You can tune in and watch the video recording here. https://youtu.be/LWn4iHqbEhk

Thanks for listening! Timestamps to segments are listed below. Stay safe! 00:01:57 - Mayor Johnson vs. Governor Kemp 00:17:29 - Interview with Kurtis Purtee, District 6 Alderman 00:36:25 - PREMIERE RELEASE of new Enen song, followed by interview 00:57:09 - Game show with Courtney and Hampton 01:08:51 - Interview with Ryan McMaken, Artistic Director of the Savannah Music Festival

See You In The Morning - Daily Savannah Morning News Headlines - March 14, 2020 Savannah cancels St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Savannah Music Festival, more Savannah-area child-care centers strive to prevent coronavirus  Tunes Google Podcasts   Spotify   Music: "Not for me" by Barradeen 

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Kayne Lanahan didn't expect to see the massive growth for Savannah Stopover, but in the 10 years of the festival's existence, it has become a staple of the cultural calendar. On this episode of Difference Makers, Lanahan discusses coming up in New York City, coming to Savannah and developing the music festival, what 10 years of Stopover has looked like and where music festivals have gone today that differs from 10-20 years ago. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer (9:58): Music blog and coming up in New York City (11:00): Beginning of Stopover and the nature of touring bands (20:30): Reflecting on 10 years of Stopover (24:00): 2020 Savannah Stopover Music Festival (35:00): Savannah's music scene and the difference between Stopover and the Savannah Music Festival (39:15): How music festivals have changed (41:00): Economic impact of the festival Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

Ali Dineen is a singer-songwriter and musician based in New York City. She’s performed her original music from the American folk tradition at the Savannah Music Festival, the American Folk Art Museum, and the Brooklyn Folk Festival, just to name a few. Ali’s lyrics have been described as poetic and deeply personal. When talking about her new EP, Hold On, she said, “This album grew out of personal heartbreak, and the feeling of a collective heartbreak as we’ve watched the world descend farther into fascism and irreversible climate catastrophe… It took moving through heartbreak and disillusionment and grief, to arrive not at ecstasy or a belief that everything will be okay, but at the realization that life continues somehow and is resilient… no matter how long we’ve got, we need to love, and fight relentlessly for one another.” Ali was recently awarded a Helene Wurlitzer Foundation residency in Taos, New Mexico, where she’s spending the winter working on her next creative endeavor. Credits: Hosted and produced by Eleanor Bennett. Executive Producer is Thea Wood. "Hold On" and "Prayer" by Ali Dineen. Voiceover by Cathryn Wood. Photo by by Alexis Lim, styling by Athena Zammit. Album art by Ali Dineen. In this episode, Ali Dineen covers:How leaving a hand-written note on a stranger’s door led her to a lifelong friend and mentorIntersections between her own music and the larger histories of the American folk traditionWhy her personal encounters with pain and grief have allowed her to know joyPaying homage to folk traditions and spirituals from the US, the oldest of which were created by black people suffering under slavery and terrible oppressionCredits:Host: Eleanor BennettProduction: Eleanor BennettExecutive Producer: Thea WoodVoiceover: Cathryn WoodPhotos by Alexis Lim, styling by Athena ZammitAlbum art by Ali DineenDonate to BCF TODAY and help us amplify the voices and careers of women in music!Guest LinksWeb site: alidineen.comInstagram: @ali_dineen https://www.instagram.com/ali_dineen/?hl=enFacebook: Ali Dineen https://www.facebook.com/Alidineenmusic/Bandcamp: https://alisondineen.bandcamp.com/album/hold-onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEYF8UlOlwPq2WLzgqioQ?si=xsjUj8FFQkqH2Q7AVK9eSwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/hold-on-ep/1495314384 

Sam Reider & The Human Hands is an ensemble of acoustic musicians based in Brooklyn led by composer, accordionist, and pianist Sam Reider. Since the release of their debut record "Too Hot To Sleep" in early 2018, the band has appeared at major festivals throughout the US, performed live on the BBC, and completed a ten day tour of the UK. Their 2019 season includes headline performances at the Savannah Music Festival and Jazz at Lincoln Center. This “staggeringly virtuosic band” (RnR Magazine) of musicians includes Alex Hargreaves (Live From Here, Sarah Jarosz) on violin, Eddie Barbash (Jon Batiste and Stay Human) on saxophone, Dominick Leslie (Hawktail, Ricky Skaggs) on mandolin, Roy Williams (Stephane Wrembel) on guitar, and Dave Speranza (Jim Campilongo) on bass. Irresistible melodies, fiery improvisation and otherworldly sounds collide in what Songlines Magazine has dubbed "mash-up of the Klezmatics, Quintette du Hot Club de France, and the Punch Brothers.”http://www.samreidermusic.com/

The 30th annual Savannah Music Festival runs March 28-April 13. One of Savannah’s strongest cultural institutions, SMF has grown from the modest Savannah OnStage into a premier regional event over the last three decades. In this week’s Do Savannah Podcast, we borrowed a clip from the Difference Makers' podcast where Savannah Morning News Opinion Page Editor Adam Van Brimmer interviewed new SMF Executive Director David Pratt. Music this week comes from the Del McCoury band, who play March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre. You can find tickets for all the shows at savannahmusicfestival.org and all of our coverage of the festival at dosavannah.com/savannahmusicfestival

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority He didn't start in music, but that has become his lasting legacy so far on the Savannah area. Beginning with his work in the infant stages of the Savannah Philharmonic, David Pratt has left an imprint on the cultural scene in Savannah for a long time. After leaving for other jobs in California and Australia, Pratt is back in the Hostess City and tasked with leading the ship at the Savannah Music Festival, which is set to kick off its 30th season at the end of March. On this episode of Difference Makers, Pratt talks growing up in Australia, working in the film industry before shifting to music, his first impressions of Savannah and what fans can expect from the Savannah Music Festival both this year and beyond. (6:35): Working in the film industry in Australia (10:37): What caused the shift from movies to music? (14:25): Joining up with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra Savannah Philharmonic executive director David Pratt leaving for job in Colorado (SMN, Dec. 3, 2013) To the next 10 years: Savannah Philharmonic celebrates first decade while looking to future (DoSavannah, Sept. 8, 2018) (22:47): Pratt's new role with the Savannah Music Festival Savannah Music Festival hires new executive director ahead of 30th season (SMN, Aug. 17, 2018) (29:09): Daniel Hope's departure and its impact on the festival Savannah Music Festival announces Daniel Hope's final season (SMN, Mar. 5, 2019) (32:19): Previewing the 2019 Savannah Music Festival DoSavannah's coverage of the 2019 Savannah Music Festival (39:39): What the Savannah Music Festival means to the city and what Pratt plans for in the future with the festival Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

The Savannah Opera Company, which runs events year round and the Savannah VOICE Festival in the fall will host a number of special events this spring, including two co-productions with the Savannah Music Festival. Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock talked with co-founder Maria Zouves about a number of special events. Music this week is Savannah Opera Company co-founder baritone Sherrill Milnes delivering a performance of “Cortigiani vil razza dannata Rigoletto.” You can learn more at savannahvoicefestival.org.

Savannah Morning News arts and entertainment features writer Joshua Peacock sits down with Savannah Music Festival artistic director Ryan McMaken and executive director David Pratt to talk about the 30th season. 

This episode of Difference Makers is brought to you by Savannah Buds and Burgers Week. For more information, visit dosavannah.com/dinesavannah. Subscribe to the Savannah Morning News digitally with this special offer. Brynn Grant is in her second tenure at the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) and is happy to return home to south Georgia, which is where she grew up in nearby Hinesville. It has been a long road back, but Grant details her work from the origins of the Savannah Music Festival to her current position with World Trade Center Savannah.   (3:05): Coming back to SEDA (6:22): Origins of the Savannah Music Festival and her involvement (11:37): Economic development rise in Savannah Savannah Economic Development Authority highlights record year (SMN, Jan. 10, 2018) (11:45) What 2011 industry study showed SEDA about Savannah (14:05) Emergence of film/TV industry in Savannah Entertainment industry contributes $137M to Savannah economy in 2017 (SMN, Jan. 27, 2018) (15:54): Two big recommendations to boost film/TV in Savannah (20:24): Leadership Southeast Georgia (26:00): What does World Trade Center Savannah do and how does it affect the city's economic impact globally Savannah, Wexford (Ireland) create new bridge for trade (SMN, March 16, 2018) (35:33): International trade in the Trump era U.S.-Europe ties strain over Trump's trade war, online privacy dispute (Washington Post, May 30, 2018) Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

This week, oldtime, bluegrass, and psychograss pioneers Darol Anger & Mike Marshall recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these legendary instrumentalists. Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark originals Bob & Kay Blair performing the traditional song “Red Green.” Fiddler, composer, producer and educator, Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent. Exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux, his Duo with Mike Marshall, and others. He has performed and taught all over the world with musicians such as Dr. Billy Taylor, Bela Fleck, Bill Evans, Edgar Meyer, Bill Frisell, David Grisman, Tony Rice, Tim O’Brien, The Anonymous 4, Marin Alsop and the Cabrillo Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, Mark O’Connor, and Stephane Grappelli. Today Darol can be heard on NPR’s “Car Talk” theme every week, along with Earl Scruggs, David Grisman and Tony Rice. He was also the violinist on the phenomenally popular Sim City computer games. In addition to performing all over the world, he has recorded and produced scores of important recordings since 1977, is a MacDowell and UCross Fellow, and has received numerous composers’ residencies and grants. He has been a featured soloist on dozens of recordings and motion picture soundtracks. He is an Associate Professor at the Berklee School of music. Mike Marshall made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 20 with jazz violin legend Stephane Grappelli as a member of the David Grisman Quartet. In 1985 he would perform in that famed hall with his own classical ensemble The Modern Mandolin Quartet in 1985. Mike has been at the forefront of New Acoustic music for over 40 years having been the founding member of many groups including the Montreux Band, Psychograss, Choro Famoso and The Anger Marshall Band. Between 1999 and 2003 Mike collaborated with Joshua Bell, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck and Sam Bush on two separate projects. These groups toured the U.S.A. extensively and performed at the Aspen Music Festival, San Francisco Performances and Chamber Music at Lincoln Center, NY. Both ensembles were nominated for Grammy Awards for their Sony Classical releases. In 2014 Mike was nominated for his third Grammy Award for his recording with the Turtle Island Quartet. Currently Mike is touring with German mandolin virtuoso Caterina Lichtenberg. The two have released two cds on the Adventure Music label and have performed at the Carmel Bach Festival, The Savannah Music Festival, the Bach Haus Liepzig, Germany and the Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival in Colorado and have been soloists with the New Century Orchestra under Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, and Orchester l’arte del mondo from Cologne, Germany. He currently directs the Mike Marshall School of Mandolin through the ArtistWorks on-line educational company where he is teaching hundreds of mandolinists from around the world. Mike splits his time currently between his home in San Francisco, CA and Wuppertal, Germany where his wife, Caterina Lichtenberg holds the position of mandolin professor at the Cologne Music Conservatory. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark originals Bob & Kay Blair performing the traditional song “Red Green,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.