Podcast appearances and mentions of todd steed

Frank Murphy is joined by Teresa Brittain, executive director of Friends of Literacy. Frank will emcee the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame induction ceremony on March 24, 2023. The event is a fundraiser for Friends of Literacy. Buy tickets to the awards gala at https://www.etwriters.org/awards-gala.html  Teresa also makes glass beads and teaches bead-making classes each Fall at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.  The Writers Hall of Fame ceremony used to be a luncheon. Some of the adults who learned to read at Friends of Literacy would read their essays aloud. There is now a separate event to honor the students. The Writers Hall of Fame gala is now an evening event with readings and performances by past inductees.  This year's gala will feature music performances by Scott Miller and R. B. Morris and readings by writers Alan Gratz, Linda Parsons, and Michael Knight. This year's inductees are Catherine Landis, Betsy Pickle, Donna Doyle, Steve Wildsmith, Todd Steed, Charlie Daniel, ​Robert Cumming, and ​Ashlee Latimer. The posthumous inductees are the Everly Brothers, Brandon Gibson, Duncan Mansfield, Vic Weals, and L.E. White.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including the new long-sleeve Body Farm t-shirt.  Frank compliments Teresa for the well-written script at the Writers Hall of Fame gala. He says that anyone could read the script but he's really there to smooth over any unexpected hiccups.  Frank recalls a time he was told to “stick to the script” at a teen talent show but he had to ignore the instructions and improvise when something went wrong.  Friends of Literacy has expanded its mission to serve children as well as adults. They provide tutoring in reading, provide books to children, and teach parents to become reading coaches for their kids. There are many children who don't know how to hold or use a book.  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible.  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

Frank Murphy is joined by Todd Steed, who will be inducted into the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame on March 24, 2023. Todd is this year's songwriting inductee. His band is Todd Steed and the Suns of Phere. Todd is also the music director and a host on WUOT.  Frank will emcee the induction ceremony, which is a fundraiser for Friends of Literacy. Buy tickets to the awards gala at https://www.etwriters.org/awards-gala.html  Todd and Frank have an idea to write a song about local places that not longer exist, like St. Mary's Hospital. Todd promises to write a song called “Everywhere is Gone” in time for next year's Writers Hall of Fame gala.  When Todd turned 21, he began traveling to as many different countries as he could. He's been to approximately 50 countries. He's now thinking about places he would like to revisit. He's also been trying to explore more of East Tennessee.  Todd considered visiting all the major league baseball stadiums but changed his mind. Frank's father was a New York Giants fan and he used to take Frank to Mets games when the San Francisco Giants were visiting. Todd went to a UT baseball game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on the UT campus.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including the new long-sleeve Body Farm t-shirt.  Todd was a writer for The Daily Beacon at UT. His editor was Betsy Pickle, who is this year's journalism inductee in the East Tennessee Writers' Hall of Fame. Scott Miller, a previous songwriting inductee, will perform at this year's event.  Todd plans to resume playing gigs with his band in the fall. Frank wonders how he can write music. Todd says he has more classical influences since filling in as a classical music host on WUOT.  Todd knows Lithuanian writer Ruta Sepetys who used to manage Steve Vai. Steve urged Ruta to write books. Sometimes you need a friend to push you to do something like write a song or a book.  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible.  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

It would be impossible, nay, irresponsible, to try to tell the history of Knoxville's music scene without mentioning the name Todd Steed. As a Knoxville native, Todd has, at the very least, closely witnessed Knoxville's musical growth over the past 40 years; but he has also been a crucial and active participant in that growth in a big way. Todd and Ben cover some ground on Todd's musical past, while also hitting heavily on the impact of public schools and universities on nurturing students in the arts. Check out Smokin' Dave and the Premo Dopes new album, "Historic Knoxville High", on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/album/5P8iuYrd3RHbfPnbVaFcX3?si=JPJkeJuLSNKetL8BOYH5LA&dl_branch=1

Todd Steed visits Teaism, rails against his BnB, calms down amongst art, gets up close with Benny Golson and has a blast at the Friday Nigh Fish Fry.

When it comes to hosting radio, some things just can't be taught. WUOT-FM's Todd Steed talks about this, some of the challenges of working in management at a radio station, and what made Garrett the "right person" for his spot on the afternoon airwaves, despite his not having any radio experience at the time. Scott weighs in on how he deals with rude listeners, and Garrett takes a cue from Kanye West. Playlist: Nina Simone - "Mississippi Goddam" Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 7, mov. 2 Eric Whitacre - "When David Heard" Meara O'Reilly - Hockets for Two Voices Joe Hisaishi - "The Rain" Kronos Quartet/Meklit - "The President Sang Amazing Grace" William Levi Dawson - "Hope in the Night" (from his Negro Folk Symphony) ​Drake - "Energy" Nina Simone - "Love Me or Leave Me" ​arr. Robert Grasper - "Reckoner" Alex Laing: https://www.alexlaingmusic.com Michelle Cann: https://www.michellecann.com/biography/ "Improvisations to Go": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ilItVS8dyBMVxas7WqWaA Charges Dropped Against Curtis Flowers: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/04/us/after-6-murder-trials-and-nearly-24-years-charges-dropped-against-curtis-flowers.html#:~:text=Six%20times%2C%20prosecutors%20took%20Curtis,pursuing%20murder%20charges%20against%20Mr. Classical Music Can Change the Racial Conscience of Society: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/09/14/classical-music-race-conductor?fbclid=IwAR2touFuvZNCYX4n-qx3sTOK4glcLM1yhFfjgfW78c4JKBIIGTNwSTcj_yg Beethoven, Classical Music, Etiquette, and White Supremacy: https://thefederalist.com/2020/09/16/no-beethoven-classical-music-and-etiquette-arent-white-supremacist/?fbclid=IwAR25dOOz-FpMbj7tnz68l8UktjfPA7RO3jJ68wr6_DJeajhyF_URp_vGLus More on "Hockets for Two Voices": ​https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/meara-oreilly-hockets-for-two-voices-ep/

As part of the Improvisations To Go series, Todd Steed talks with Malvin Massey about Memphis history.

Brad Reeves and Jack Neely help Todd Steed figure out why so many great musicians left Knoxville for Nashville. Peacocks are spotted and corndogs are canceled.

Todd Steed heads to Bristol to ditch corndogs and discover the 'big bang' of country music. He stops by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum to get some answers to some big questions.

Todd Steed is kookoo for the Neif-Norf Summer Festival.

Mr. Sipe returns to Knoxville. He talks jazz, music, Knoxville and Col. Bruce. Todd Steed shows great appreciation for the music and mind of Mr. Sipe.

Todd Steed talks via phone to legendary jazz artist Roscoe Mitchell about his performance with the Art Ensemble of Chicago at Big Ears Festival. Roscoe is retiring form Mills College. What could be next?

Todd Steed sits down with Ken Burns and company. And then stands up when it is over.

Between performances at Big Ears Festival, Todd Steed caught up with Harold Budd for an engaging chat. Thai food, Stan Getz, deserts, ACME,.... it's all up for discussion.

Kelle Jolly and Faith Morris discuss Women in Jazz Jam Festival. Todd Steed just talks about pretzels. That's about all he contributes. SAD.

Knoxville drummer Ken Brown talks to Todd Steed about his new recording, Second Chances.

Legendary drummer for the Art Ensemble of Chicago talks to Todd Steed via his home in France about his upcoming performance at the Big Ears Festival. They talk of chopping wood, wood shedding, and keeping focus.

Rising jazz star and WUOT favorite Jazzmeia Horn talks with Kelle Jolly and Todd Steed. And we find out why Jazzmeia makes her own stage clothes.

Todd Steed goes all fanboy on this one with Michael Wolff.

Big Ears 2019 is upon us. Todd Steed chats with Carla Bley and Steve Swallow about what's happening on the island and what they have planned for Knoxville. No ponies were referenced in the interview. Promise.

Poetry and Jazz find happy home on the fab new recording from Benjamin Boone. Todd Steed gets to the crux of it all without actually reciting poetry and thereby not ruining everything.

George Middlebrooks and Todd Steed go gaga over the new version of the White Album. December 2018. GAGA!

Knoxville songwriter R.B. Morris talks and Todd Steed listens.

Bobby Broom, jazz guitar great talks to Todd Steed

Todd Steed talks with bassist/vocalist Katie Thiroux at the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. Her latest recording is a favorite of the WUOT staff.

Nellie McKay checks in via telephone with Todd Steed. They have, according to Todd, a fabulous chat.

In this episode I speak with Todd Steed and George Middlebrooks on baseball. Sponsor: Borderland Tees Theme song: Adeem The Artist

Anna Helms, UT jazz student, chats about the Women In Jazz Jam Festival with Todd Steed.

Craig Taborn discusses his upcoming Big Ears performances with Todd Steed.

Todd Steed talks to Frisell about his work with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and Gregory Tardy. From January of 2018. It was a Tuesday, I believe.

Jazz and Braves organist Matthew Kaminksi talks with Todd Steed about jazz, baseball and more. Recorded at Suntrust Park.

Bassist Daniel Kimbro talks about thew recording from the Jerry Douglas band with Todd Steed from WUOT. Lots of fun. Listen.

Rachel Grimes talks to Todd Steed about her latest work, one that will debut at Big Ears 2017. Please, please listen carefully.

Shane turns in an acoustic performance for WUOT and talks about his intimate new recording. Shane Parish will perform at the Big Ears Festival in 2017 solo and with the Ahleuchtistas. Todd Steed interviews for Studio 865. Wuot.org

Todd Steed talks to jazz musician Kamasi Washington about his Big Ears performance.

Todd Steed explains what happens at the end of a fund drive. Plus Sam and Del from Bonnaroo 2013.

Jazz composer Maria Schneider talks to Todd Steed about her new, brilliant album.

Dr. Burghardt discusses animals at play and how one prepares to speak for the football crowd. Do frogs have fun? Join your host Todd Steed and find out.

Cellist Maya Beiser has created a wonderful new record. Todd Steed talks to her about that and much more. This is the full and unedited interview. To hear the music we played during the program...BUY IT!

Grammy nominated vocalist and pianist Judy Carmichael discusses her travels abroad, her radio show, and the deep beauty of stride piano. Hosted by Todd Steed of WUOT's Improvisations. To find out more about WUOT, go to WUOT.ORG

Our normal (should we instead say regular?) host Todd Steed has the musical tables flipped when guest host Chrissy Keuper takes over.

Todd Steed interviews Kurt Butefish, Coordinator for the Tennessee Geographic Alliance. Kurt discusses the work of the Tennessee Geographic Alliance in improving geography education in Tennessee’s primary and secondary schools.

Piano master of the Bad Plus talks to Todd Steed about playing with idols, the new record and jazz in general.

Super Songwriter and Singer Nellie McKay tells Todd Steed about some new projects, her favorite Marx Brother and the beauty of riding the bus when one gets the double seat.

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra leader Vance Thompson interview with Todd Steed.

Todd Steed interviews tenor sax player and UT faculty member Gregory Tardy.

Todd Steed interviews banjo player and world citizen Abigail Washburn on the music that has shaped her life and artistry.