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CHIRP Podcasts
Artist Interviews Paul Cherry
This week CHIRP volunteer, Andrew Meriwether, catches up with Chicago musician, Paul Cherry. They discuss his new record, Flavour, the origins of his name, relationships on social media, and Paul's Bachelor picks.
Produced by Andrew Meriwether
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Artist Interviews Rayland Baxter
Rayland Baxter hails from Nashville but has made his home on the rode touring his 2015 release Imaginary Man for the past couple of years. Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo met up with him at Lincoln Hall to discuss new music, getting to the bottom of why he always wears a hat, and the story behind the capital “L” found in all of Rayland’s correspondence. Tune in to hear more about recalling memories from voice memos and how he connects to the songwriting process.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo (@AmandaRMayo)
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Artist Interviews Ratboys
CHIRP volunteer Sarah Brooks interviews Julia of local band Ratboys. They chat about the band's song-writing process, the origins of the band name, and the most important thing they've learned on tour.
produced by Robert Patterson
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Artist Interviews Jackie Venson
Jackie Venson of Austin, TX sat down with CHIRP interviewer Cher Vincent and shared her experience studying at Berklee College of Music, and the complex genrefication of her Blues/R&B influenced Rock sound. They dive into Venson’s new EP “The Transcends” and inspirations Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.
Produced by Cher Vincent @chermusings
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Artist Interviews CHIRP Docs: Dilla Day
On this week's show, CHIRP volunteer Andrew Meriwether tells of the story of a J Dilla Tribute show put on by Chicago's own Charlie Coffeen and Sidewalk Chalk.
See the performance at Thalia Hall on Friday, February 9th.
Produced by Andrew Meriwether
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