Tune in to In Search of a Song tomorrow for part 2 of my interview with fiddler/singer/songwriter extraordinaire Casey Driessen or you can listen online at: http://ping.fm/eqPaw

In Search of a Song: Roy Book Binder Part 2

This week on ISOS:  I got the chance to interview longtime singer/songwriter and American blues guitarist Roy Book Binder about his life and music. Check it out guys at  http://www.prx.org/pieces/72128-in-search-of-a-song-roy-book-binder-part-2 only here on In Search of a Song: Roy Book Binder Part 2

In Search of a Song: Eric Taylor

This week December 26, 2011: Guest host Tim Grimm interviews Texas Troubadour Eric Taylor about his personal life and his influences in music.

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http://www.prx.org/pieces/71953-in-search-of-a-song-eric-taylor#description

In Search of a Song: Brett Dennen Part 1

This week December 19 on In Search of a Song: Brett Dennen Part 1. I will be  talking with one of my new favorite singer/songwriters, Brett Dennen about his life and how he got into making music. Tune in to http://www.prx.org/pieces/71603-in-search-of-a-song-brett-dennen-part-1#description

In Search of a Song: The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

This week Dec. 12, 2011, Executive Producer Rich Reardin interviews ‘Reverend’ Josh Peyton about his early influences in music, his songwriting, and struggle that almost stopped his guitar playing career.

http://www.prx.org/pieces/71316-in-search-of-a-song-reverend-peyton-s-big-damn-ba#description

In Search of a Song: Steve Earle

Tune in guys! This week, Steve Earle is in the house! I will be interviewing singer/songwriter/musician Steve Earle about his life and music. The challenges that faced Steve’s career and how he rose back to success. This intimate interview was recorded at the historic Buskirk/Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana.

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In Search of a Song: Searchlight Winners, Part 1

In the September 3, 2011, episode of In Search of a Song, Executive Producer Rich Reardin interviews some of the singer-songwriters that were monthly winners of our songwriting competition in the 2010/2011 season.  Up-and-coming artists submit their songs to us through Sonic Bids, and a monthly winner is highlighted on our special feature SEARCHLIGHT.  We are proud to highlight these great new artists and show off their songs.

Musical selections and interviews include: Laura Zucker – “You Should Have Seen Me Then”; Fontaine James – “Barely There”; Pan Morigan – “Peach”; Dean Batstone – “Lonely In America”; Gina Cimmelli – “Don’t Be Mad”; and Steve Grimes – “Perfect Stranger.”

For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com

To listen to this episode of In Search of a Song online, visit: http://www.prx.org/series/31725-in-search-of-a-song-with-jason-wilber

In Search of a Song is underwritten by Airtime Studios, The Bluebird Nightclub, and visitbloomington.com

In Search of a Song: David Gans, Part 2

In the August 20 broadcast of In Search of a Song, executive producer Rich Reardin interviews singer-songwriter-producer David Gans at his home in Oakland, California. David started his music career in 1970 in the Bay Area of San Francisco and has played with members of The Grateful Dead, the New Riders of the Purple Sage, Donna the Buffalo, Peter Rowan, Ollabelle, The Waybacks, Blueground Undergrass, Dark Star Orchestra, Keller Williams, moe., Hot Buttered Rum, the Rowan Brothers, and Henry Kaiser. He was also a music journalist for BAM (Bay Area Magazine) Rolling Stone, etc., interviewing artists throughout the 70′s like Leo Fender, Randy Newman, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Goodman, T Bone Burnett, and Warren Zevon to name a few. Today he hosts the nationally syndicated radio show, “The Grateful Dead Hour”; “Tales from the Golden Road” on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio with co-host Gary Lambert, editor of “The Grateful Dead Almanac”; and the local weekly show, “Dead To The World,” on Berkeley’s KPFA.

Topics include: the beginnings of his band with Chris and Lorin Rowan… the “Beatles Jam Band” – Rubber Souldiers; his feelings about writing music for performance sake; writing music with others; and performing with the Rowans.

Musical selections include: Dr. Robert Medeley (Rubber Souldiers), Save Us From the Saved, That’s Real Love, An American Family, Surely You Jest, and Rain Medeley (Rubber Souldiers).

For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com

To listen to this episode of In Search of a Song online, visit: http://www.prx.org/series/31725-in-search-of-a-song-with-jason-wilber

In Search of a Song is underwritten by Airtime Studios, The Bluebird Nightclub, and visitbloomington.com

In Search of a Song: Tara Nevins

In this episode of In Search of a Song, I conduct an intimate and insightful interview with singer/songwriter/violinist/fiddler/multi-instrumentalist Tara Nevins.  Tara started her career in high school playing violin and went to college as a classical violinist. Finding interest in fiddle music, she changed direction and started playing old-timey music. She played professionally with “The Heartbeats” and is now best known for her band “Donna The Buffalo” for the past 20 years. She also has her share of solo projects, including her new CD Wood and Stone.

Topics discussed include: Early memories of music and discovering fiddle music; playing classical and old time music during college years; the difference between the fiddle and violin; her band “The Heartbeats”; the genesis of Donna the Buffalo- where did the name come from and does a name really mean something?; her record Mule To Ride; compares working with her to doing her solo records; her record Wood & Stone; working with Larry Campbell and Levon Helms; and covering “The Beauty of Days Gone By.”

Musical selections include: Tennessee River, River of Gold, Sweet Sensations, Wood and Stone, Stars Fell on Alabama, Locket and Key, Troubles, and The Beauty of Days Gone By (written by Van Morrison w/ Levon Helms on drums)

For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com

To listen to this episode of In Search of a Song online, visit: http://www.prx.org/series/31725-in-search-of-a-song-with-jason-wilber

In Search of a Song is underwritten by Airtime Studios, The Bluebird Nightclub, and visitbloomington.com

In Search of a Song: Mary Gauthier, Part 2

In the August 6 episode of In Search of a Song, we revisit part two of my interview with singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier. Mary’s gotten 4 star reviews in Rolling Stone and has been included on the “Best of the Year” lists in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Billboard, and No Depression.  (This interview is being rerun with revised content.)

Topics discussed include: going from open mic nights in Boston to the Newport Folk Festival; her thoughts on the energy between the performer and the audience; connecting to the audience; and “losing herself” in her music.

Musical selections are from her records: Between Daylight and Darkness, Mercy Now, Drag Queens in Limousines, and The Foundling, plus a special live performance recorded for In Search of a Song.

For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com

To listen to this episode of In Search of a Song online, visit: http://www.prx.org/series/31725-in-search-of-a-song-with-jason-wilber

In Search of a Song is underwritten by Airtime Studios, The Bluebird Nightclub, and visitbloomington.com