JPR Live Sessions

JPR Live Sessions

Author: JPR Music Language: English Episodes: 100
Step into the intimate, resonant space of the Steve Nelson Performance Studio with JPR Live Sessions. This long-running podcast from JPR Music captures the raw, unrepeatable energy of live performance, stripping away the arena echo to present artists in a direct and personal acoustic setting. Hosts Dave Jackson and Danielle Kelly guide these sessions, fostering conversations that are as compelling as the music itself. The series is built on a remarkable legacy, having welcomed nearly six hundred guests across a stunning spectrum of sound. You’ll hear emerging voices and legendary figures alike, from the intricate bluegrass of Béla Fleck to the poignant storytelling of Rosanne Cash, the inventive rock of OK Go to the iconic presence of Jeff Bridges. Each episode is a unique document, a fusion of candid interview and unvarnished performance that reveals the craft behind the art. It’s a front-row seat to a curated, ongoing musical conversation, offering listeners a deep connection to the artists and their process. For anyone who believes the best moments in music happen off the stage and in the room where it’s made, this podcast is an essential listen.
Episodes
JPR Live Session - Anna Tivel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:20
The Portland-based indie-folk artist just released her new album Animal Poem and joined us to play some tunes and talk about her music.
JPR Live Session - Kristen Ford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
The outspoken singer/songwriter doesn't forget to have fun as she speaks truth to power.
JPR Live Session - Crowe Boys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:04
The sibling duo from New Orleans started out as a trio playing alternative rock but hit their stride when they switched up and went acoustic.
JPR Live Session - Max Gomez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:15
Fresh off the release of his 2nd full-length album, Memory Mountain, singer/songwriter Max Gomez dropped by to play some tunes and chat about his music.
JPR Live Session: Jake Shimabukuro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
The innovative ukulele player stopped by to play some tunes and talk about making his most recent recordings.
JPR Live Session: The Rosa Lees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:53
The Southern Oregon based, all-woman, bluegrass combo released their debut, Wake Up Call last spring and have spent the last few months hitting stages and festivals across the Pacific Northwest.
JPR Live Session: Southern Avenue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
The gospel-inspired, Memphis soul, family band Southern Avenue stopped by on their west coast tour in support of their latest album, Family.
JPR Live Session: Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
Southern Oregon's own Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers stopped by to play some new tunes and chat with Danielle Kelly ahead of their national tour.
JPR Live Session: Mindy Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
Singer/songwriter Mindy Smith grew up in New York to adoptive parents. She later learned that her appreciation of traditional Appalachian music came naturally through her biological family.