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Pollstar has released their yearly mid year report on live music and the results are good. People are going out and spending money. The one downs...
- Added: Sep 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
On this episode, it’s a roll call of first names in the Great American Songbook, including “Nancy With The Laughing Face,” “Happiness Is A Thing Ca...
- Added: Sep 08, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, we’ll hear some wake up songs from Bob Marley, Ralph’s World, Prince, The Verve Pipe, and Trout Fishing in America, plus we’ll hear new ...
- Added: Sep 05, 2022
- Length: 53:58
This week, Rhett Miller from Old 97’s is calling in to talk about his new kids’ book, The Baby Changing Station, plus we’ll hear new music from Ste...
- Added: Aug 31, 2022
- Length: 55:37
The leaves are changing colors, the air outside is brisker, fall is upon us, and on this episode of Afterglow, we’ll be saluting some of the best a...
Bought by KRCU Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
This week, Mark Chilla talks with jazz historian Will Friedwald about the early years of Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio, as they explore some...
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
From the 1950s on, Ella Fitzgerald became known around the world as one of the most renowned live performers in jazz. This week, we’ll sample from ...
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, we’re gonna hear some horns with songs from Ozomatli, Antibalas, They Might Be Giants’s Other Thing Brass Band, Too Many Zooz, Maynard F...
- Added: Aug 22, 2022
- Length: 56:49
This week my guests are the Charlottesville, VA rock-n-roll dance party comedy band, Disco Risque. We catch up about their new album, Joke Squad, d...
- Added: Aug 15, 2022
- Length: 59:02
This week, we are celebrating the memory of Morgan Taylor, the creator of Gustafer Yellowgold and long-time friend of the show who passed away earl...
- Added: Aug 14, 2022
- Length: 56:54
What was the first stadium concert? Beatles? Are you sure? Stadium concerts are becoming more common because of both financial decisions and an ...
Bought by WMTNradio, WKPW, KWIT, Harford Community Radio, WOUB and more
- Added: Aug 14, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
The story of Argentine Pope Francis's special affection for the Tango of his home country, featuring his favorite orchestras and singers.
Bought by WXXI Rochester
- Added: Aug 12, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
This week on Appalachian Vibes my guest is a SW VA hip-hop, indie-pop artist and producer, Dylan Dent. He spent a couple years learning guitar and ...
- Added: Aug 08, 2022
- Length: 58:59
This week, Josh Lovelace is coming by to talk about his third Young Folk album, Moonwalking, and sing some songs, plus we’ll hear a new song from J...
- Added: Aug 08, 2022
- Length: 52:37
The “conditional love song” became a staple of musical theater in its golden age, and this week on Afterglow, we’ll listen to jazz interpretations ...
- Added: Aug 05, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, Aric Bieganek is coming by to sing some songs, plus we’ll hear new music from Alex the Astronaut and Wendy & DB—plus songs from Brian En...
- Added: Aug 02, 2022
- Length: 54:08
Legendary trumpeter and educator Clark Terry had a career that lasted for nearly 70 years. This week, we’ll explore Terry’s work alongside singers ...
- Added: Jul 29, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Before Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, there was Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. This week, we’ll explore the songs of these early songwriters, inc...
- Added: Jul 28, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, Papa Siama is coming by the studio to play some songs inspired by his time growing up in Congo, plus we’ll hear new songs from Sugar Fre...
- Added: Jul 24, 2022
- Length: 56:23
Dave Brubeck was one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, and this week we’re exploring his work with singers like Tony Benne...
- Added: Jul 20, 2022
- Length: 59:00
In the last of three episodes celebrating Judy Garland’s 100th birthday, we take a closer look at her final years in the 1950s and 60s, and her man...
- Added: Jul 19, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, Louis & Dan & the Invisible Band will stop by and sing some songs and introduce some visible band members, plus we’ll hear songs from Th...
- Added: Jul 18, 2022
- Length: 55:53
This week, we’ll hear new songs from the Roughhousers and Michael Franti, plus we’ll hear songs from Sharon Jones, Shovels & Rope, Lunch Money, Ada...
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 55:01
This week on Afterglow, we explore the King Of Swing, Mr. Benny Goodman, and the many singers who front his big band. We’ll hear Goodman with singe...
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, we take a look at some of the jazz and swing tunes from the 1950s Capitol Records diva Kay Starr, in honor of her 100th birthday.
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
