JPR Live Session: The Brothers Reed

JPR Live Session: The Brothers Reed

Author: JPR Music December 12, 2025 Duration: 37:56
Southern Oregon's the Brothers Reed have just finished their sixth studio album Long Way to Go. They dropped by to play some new tunes ahead of their album release show at the Holly Theatre.

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.
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Duration: 27:55
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JPR Live Session: Molly Tuttle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
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JPR Live Session - Oliver Wood Trio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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JPR Live Session - Bart Budwig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:11
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JPR Live Session - Sean Hayes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
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Duration: 31:01
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JPR Live Session: Imogen Clark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:57
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