theloniousmonk

Her life movie should be called, "Kesha Monk: Against All Odds."  She grew up in a musical family--jazz great Thelonious Monk is her great uncle!  But even a supportive family couldn't protect her from life's trials & tribulations, including discouraging bosses & battles with cancer.  But those bosses & that cancer didn't know how formidable an opponent Kesha would turn out to be.  Hear her triumphant & inspiring story, plus how she went from radio to voice over on this episode of the "All The Rage With Shelley Wade" podcast.

Keith had a laid-back chat with Brian Erickson in this episode of The Dimestore Jukebox. Brian is the frontman of the band The Extensions and is about to release his debut solo album, "Little Secrets." Listen as Brian talks about his approach in producing his upcoming record, shows that he hosts, why he thinks the guys in Black Sabbath are among the best songwriters out there and more!

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Songs featured: "Coastal Bottom"- Lionties. "Another Unfinished Novel"- Brian Erickson. "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty Cover) - The Extensions

*Music is used with the permission of Lionties and Brian Erickson*

Ep. 83: Vijay Iyer, pianist and composer

Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan In this podcast.

Vijay talks about his early violin studies, playing in a youth orchestra, composing for classical musicians and his first orchestral work. We also talk about music during Covid-19 and hope for the future.

Vijay also talks about Michael Jackson, Prince, Thelonious Monk, Elvin Jones, Butch Morris and many other inspirational figures and collaborators. Lastly, we talk about career and life balance as well his passion for science fiction.

For more information about Vijay Iyer please visit his official website: https://vijay-iyer.com/

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Specs is special. In a city with a history of providing safe harbor (literally and figuratively) to so many over the years, the bar encompasses the spirit of San Francisco perfectly.

In this podcast, Elly Simmons, whose parents Specs and Sonia opened the bar in 1968, talks about the documentary movie she's making about the place, its history, and her folks. If you love Specs and want its history documented for future generations, please consider donating to Elly's fundraiser for the film. Go to the Last Call: The Specs Film website and donate at whatever level you're able to.

If you missed Part 1 of this episode, go back to hear Elly talk about how her parents met and her own childhood in San Francisco.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather