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Jillette Johnson on Teaching Yoga and Taking Her Wurlitzer on Tour

Tuesday, April 06, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Jillette Johnson

Singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson talks about playing an NYC bar at the age of 12, getting robbed while on tour, and sharing her rehearsal space.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Jillette Johnson

Monday Morning Video – Vintage Jackie Wilson

Monday, April 05, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Jackie Wilson has one of my favorite voices of all time. So what better way to start the week then with a 1973 min-set that features his classic (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher as well as Wilson’s energetic take on Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me”.

Filed Under: Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Jackie Wilson

John Paul Keith on Leather Jackets, Telecasters, and Record Stores

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

John Paul Keith (photo by Geoffrey Brent Shrrewsbury)

Memphis artist John Paul Keith talks about a memorable ordeal in an Arizona desert, and alphabetizing records, and living in a fertile musical city.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Rock, Rockabilly, Soul/R&B, Why It Matters Tagged With: John Paul Keith

J.R. Jones on Attic Rehearsals and His Quest for the Perfect Set of Guitar Strings

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

The Bones of J.R. Jones

J.R. Jones talks about finding a decent cup of coffee, working as a bread baker, and how the music industry is like a knife fight.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: The Bones of J.R. Jones

Monday Morning Video – The Clash

Monday, March 29, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

‘Cause some days you just wanna need to hear The Clash. Here’s “Career Opportunities” and “Train in Vain”.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Joe Strummer, the Clash

Esther Rose on Coffee Culture and Slow Disco Beats

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Esther Rose

Singer-songwriter Esther Rose talks about her old cherry red Subaru Forester and the delightful combination of sounds to be heard in her rehearsal studio.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Esther Rose

Israel Nash Talks About Plato’s Form for Burgers and Building a Body of Work

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Israel Nash

Singer-songwriter Israel Nash discusses Ray Wylie Hubbard, turning down a lifetime laser tag membership, running a NYC children’s after-school program, and being dedicated to craft.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Israel Nash

Monday Morning Video – Billy Bragg

Monday, March 22, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

I’ve been digging into the greatness that is the Billy Bragg catalog lately and enjoyed being re-connected with these classics: “Levi Stubb’s Tears” and “Waiting For the Great Leap Forwards”.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Billy Bragg

Gerry Beckley on Italian Truck Stops and His 50 Year Musical Journey

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Gerry Beckley (Photo - Joe Beckley)

America co-founder Gerry Beckley on nightly “rehearsals”, covering the Ventures, and his first (and last) day job.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Interviews, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: America, Gerry Beckley

Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel on Tour Sandwiches and Ignoring Music Business Advice

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel

Nashville-based duo Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel talk about the kind people of Virginia, the cat and dog in their rehearsal space, and going from zero to not being broke.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Anana Kaye, Irakli Gabriel

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