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LISTEN: The Jacob Jolliff Band,
MusicApr 19, 2024

You've reached the end of the week and we've got your soundtrack to take you into your weekend! This Friday, we're showcasing premieres from indie folk singer-songwriter Malena Cadiz, from our old friends the Barefoot Movement, and Steven Keene gives a Woody Guthrie classic a new spin. Plus, Norwegian-via-Louisiana country artist Rainy Eyes takes us…

LISTEN: The Jacob Jolliff Band,
MusicApr 17, 2024

His name might be a little … beige? But those who know John Smith have long loved the vibrant colors of this gifted guitarist and singer-songwriter’s creative palate – especially the serene sophistication at its core. A unique form of meditative propulsion has endeared Smith to heavyweight collaborators like 3-time Grammy winner Joe Henry and…

LISTEN: The Jacob Jolliff Band,
MusicApr 16, 2024

 Last week's episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Ryan Gosling included musical guest Chris Stapleton, who returned to the show for his third appearance. He masterfully performed two tracks, including the multi-Grammy winning "White Horse" (Best Country Song, Best Country Solo Performance) featuring his band and his wife, Morgane, accompanying. On a show known…

LISTEN: The Jacob Jolliff Band,
MusicApr 16, 2024

Artist: Louisa Stancioff Hometown: I live in Warren, Maine and I am originally from Chesterville, Maine Latest Album: When We Were Looking Which artist has influenced you the most and how? Regina Spektor keeps coming to mind. I listened to her albums Begin to Hope and Far incessantly when I was young, and I loved…

LISTEN: The Jacob Jolliff Band,
MusicApr 12, 2024

Sun Without the Heat is Leyla McCalla’s fifth solo album, but it is different from past efforts and she brings the listener through the transformative process with her. Produced by Maryam Qudus at Dockside Studio in Louisiana, McCalla dug into her personal history, primary sources from Amistad Research Center at Tulane University’s archives, world musical…

LISTEN: The Jacob Jolliff Band,
LISTEN: The Jacob Jolliff Band,