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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Artist Interviews Vast Canvas

CHIRP volunteer Jessi D interviews local band Vast Canvas about touring outside of venues, their new EP FckAround, and being a terrible texter in the millenial age.

produced by Jessi D

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Artist Interviews Surabhi

CHIRP volunteer Max Carter caught up with Ronnie Malley and Carlo Basile of local world music ensemble Surabhi to chat about their recent self-titled album, the ways dance and music combine, and what it means to make world music in the current political climate.

produced by Max Carter

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Artist Interviews White Mystery

Alex White of local band White Mystery recently came to the CHIRP studios in advance of her upcoming show at Thalia Hall on January 18th. She chatted with CHIRP volunteer coordinator Jessi D about ten years (and almost 1000 shows!) of White Mystery, what it means for music to be a business, and where her energy comes from.

produced by Jessi D

photo by Diane Alexander White

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