JPR Live Session: Janis Ian

JPR Live Session: Janis Ian

Author: JPR Music January 21, 2022 Duration: 31:35
"It's not a contest. The only contest is with yourself." Folk singer Janis Ian reminisces on her six decades in music and her final studio album The Light at the End of the Line.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

JPR Live Sessions
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JPR Live Session - Fantastic Cat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:21
The singer/songwriter super group doesn't let having a good time get in the way of writing great songs.
JPR Live Session - Alice Di Micele and Force of Nature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:26
Veteran Southern Oregon singer/songwriter Alice Di Micele joined us along with her band Force of Nature. She's getting ready for a solo tour that includes dates in Colorado and the Midwest.
JPR Live Session - Jason Dea West [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:55
The former Southern Oregon resident and member of the band Intuitive Compass dropped by during a brief return to the region. Hear some unreleased tunes from his upcoming full-length record and talk about his career.
JPR Live Session: Molly Tuttle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
The Grammy-winning bluegrass singer and guitar virtuoso dropped by ahead of her performance at Britt and played a brand new single, a wonderful Grateful Dead cover, and the title track from her award winning album Crooke…
JPR Live Session - Steve Poltz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:38
Singer/songwriter and sought after collaborator, Steve Poltz stopped by the JPR Steve Nelson Performance Studio ahead of a gig in Ashland and on his way to the Oregon Country Fair.
JPR Live Session - Oliver Wood Trio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
The Oliver Wood Trio joined us just after the release of their new album - Fat Cat Silhouette.
JPR Live Session - Bart Budwig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:11
Bart Budwig returns to JPR for his third JPR Live Session with a band this time. Joining him are Adria Ivan on bass, Graham Farrow on lead guitar and Zach Peach on drums.
JPR Live Session - Sean Hayes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Sean Hayes dropped by the JPR Steve Nelson Performance studio ahead of concert in Lithia Park in Ashland. He's known for his insightful lyrics and multi-genre soulful sound.
JPR Live Session - Amy LaVere and Will Sexton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:01
The husband and wife duo - Amy LaVere and Will Sexton met as collaborators in the Wanderers, a project with Luther Dickinson. They have since worked together on various projects including the Amy Lavere album Painted Blu…
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Duration: 0:00
Hear tunes from the most recent Blue Water Highway album, Year of the Dragon and an older tune and get to know the Texas Americana band in this JPR Live Session.