That's Soundacious

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Sinopse

Enjoy a front row seat at house concerts, song circles and coffeehouses, guided by Mississippi folk musician John Voorhees. Live music, interviews and commentary.

Episódios

  • SWRFA Jam 1 - James Lee Stanley & John Batdorf - All Wood And Stones

    08/09/2012 Duração: 19min

    This is the first of a series of shorter, music-intensive shows featuring live performances from last year's Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin, TX. In this episode, James Lee Stanley and John Batdorf showcase their acoustic versions of Rolling Stones classics. Their 2005 CD is called All Wood and Stones. This year's SWRFA is just around the corner, September 27-30. To learn more or get tickets, go to swrfa.com.

  • Fun-Size 5: Lori Holyfield - Pay Attention

    10/06/2012 Duração: 10min

    On the last day of the Kerrville Folk Festival, here's a recording from the first song circle of the year at Camp Stupid. Sociology professor Dr. Lori Holyfield lays down some musical wisdom. Visit Dr. Holyfield's page at U of Arkansas to learn about the Veterans Oral History Project.

  • Episode 9 - A First Time For Everything

    12/03/2012 Duração: 36min

    This episode, we sit in on the First-Timers showcases at the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) and talk with Charlie Stewart of Handshake Management. Includes live recorded tunes from the following artists: Tony Denikos Hamp & Janet Dave Morrison Kira Small Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon Ky Hote Twangtown Paramours Charlie Stewart's Handshake Management has offered to answer any management questions listeners might have. Email Charlie at  [email protected] and mention That's Soundacious in the subject line.

  • Episode 8 - Let's All Go To The Lobby

    21/12/2011 Duração: 38min

    For this episode, John Voorhees sets up his microphone in the lobby of the Austin Midtown Holiday Inn during registration for the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance music conference (SWRFA). Among the passing players are Tom Corbett, Rob Lytle, Jim Jones, John Scholten and 2 Bit Palomino. We also talk with organizer Dalis Allen about the difference between SWRFA and Kerrville Folk Festival (which she also coordinates).

  • Episode 7 - Monster Jam Session

    30/10/2011 Duração: 28min

    We return with a groovy, ghoulie Halloween episode, featuring monstrous melodies from Kyle Howe, John & Tanya, Joe McClure and Butch Morgan, plus keyboard creepies from Julie Bonk and a little harmonic salvation from Brother Sun!

  • Quick Update

    27/09/2011 Duração: 04min

    Tomorrow morning I'm heading off to the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin! Here's where we stand.

  • Fun-Size 4: David Allan - Alone

    15/09/2011 Duração: 06min

    David Allan plays in the Austin area, and I'm still looking to find a good link for him. Great song, though.

  • Fun-Size 3: Joanna Howerton - River Child

    12/09/2011 Duração: 08min

    Joanna Howerton of the Hill Country Penguins rocks Camp Stupid at the Kerrville Folk Festival with the help of Gary Sapone's searing harmonica.

  • Fun-Size 2: Bill Oliver - Act Of God

    08/09/2011 Duração: 06min

    I talked with eco-troubadour Bill Oliver back in episode 3 of That's Soundacious, and this is a very timely song about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the "response" of Texas governor (and current Republican Presidential candidate) Rick Perry. You can hear more of Bill's music at his website, mrhabitat.net.

  • Fun-Size 1: Butch Morgan - Mr. Blue

    06/09/2011 Duração: 06min

    This is the first of several shorter, more frequent episodes of the podcast through the course of September ... and possibly October. Expect Fun-Size shows every Monday and Thursday. The first "Fun-Size" features Claude "Butch" Morgan singing Mr. Blue at a house concert in McHenry, MS. He is backed up on guitar and harmony vocals by Ken Gaines. Here are the websites of this episode's featured artists: Butch Morgan Ken Gaines

  • Episode 6 - I'm With Stupid

    22/08/2011 Duração: 36min

    John Voorhees talks with Ken Gaines about the origins of Camp Stupid at the Kerrville Folk Festival and how to know folk music when you hear it. Plus, tunes from Gary Sapone, Hans York, Val D'Alessio and Dave Tinder. Here are the websites of this episode's featured artists: Ken Gaines Hans York Val D'Alessio Joanna Howerton's band, The Hill Country Penguins The only incidental music in this episode is Asking For Trouble from the album Asking For Trouble by John Voorhees.

  • Episode 5 - The Wisdom Of Wilcox

    07/08/2011 Duração: 42min

    This is the second half of the interview between pianist-songwriter Allie Farris and former A&M artist and relentless seeker David Wilcox. (Part 1 is in Episode 4.) David's views on the personal journey of songwriting and the importance of listening to your inner truth are particularly poignant after the sudden death of Amy Winehouse. I play several fragments and songs of Dave's through the course of this show, and you can hear them complete and buy your own copies through the following links: Glory from Turning Point (1997) The Kid from How Did You Find Me Here (1989) Turning Point from Turning Point (1997) All The Roots Grow Deeper When It's Dry from Big Horizon (1994) Open Hand from Open Hand (2009) Next episode in two weeks on Monday, August 22. Cheers!   

  • Episode 4 - The Tao of Dave

    24/07/2011 Duração: 42min

    This is the first half of an extraordinary interview between Allie Farris, a fiercely talented young performer looking for the secrets of songwriting success, and one of my musical heroes, David Wilcox. The end result is not just an overview of the logistical problems facing struggling musicians, but also a lesson in conscious and adventurous living that can apply to anyone trying to eke out a more creative existence. I feel privileged to have been at the right place and time to just put a microphone between these two. The interview transcript is available at thats.soundacious.com. I play several fragments and songs of Dave's through the course of this show, and you can hear them complete and buy your own copies through the following links: Language Of The Heart from How Did You Find Me Here (1989) Leave It Like It Is from How Did You Find Me Here (1989) Perfect Storm from Airstream (2008) What You Whispered from What You Whispered (2000) The second part of this talk will be available in two weeks, on Monda

  • Episode 3 - Collegiality 201 : Advanced Studies

    11/07/2011 Duração: 30min

    In this episode, we hear the second half of our visit with the 2011 finalists of Kerrville Folk Festival's University Songwriters competition. We also get a lesson in KFF history from "eco-troubadour" Bill Oliver Want to hear more of this week's University Songwriters Finalists? Myles Duelm - Texas State Pete Okie Weiss - UT Here are the websites of this episode's featured artists: Bill Oliver Joanna Howerton's band, The Hill Country Penguins Jim Kam Incidental music: Jakob Martin - Whole Again from Masking The Mirror Episode 4 will be available Monday July 25, and will feature an interview with renowned folkie David Wilcox.

  • Episode 2 - Collegiality

    26/06/2011 Duração: 33min

    In this episode, we hear the first half of a chat with the 2011 finalists of Kerrville Folk Festival's University Songwriters competition. Plus, there's tunes under the Camp Stupid tent from Phil Lancaster, Julie Bonk and Hans York.Want to hear more of the University Songwriters Finalists? Benton Leachman - Texas Tech Katrina Cain - University of North Texas Lindsay Harris - Texas A& M Check back in two weeks and you'll hear part two of the University Songwriters circle, featuring songs from Myles Duelm of Texas State and Pete Okie Weiss of UT.   Here are the websites of this episode's featured artists:   Phil Lancaster Julie Bonk Hans York Incidental music: Gary Jules - No Poetry from Trading Snakeoil For Wolftickets Patty Larkin - Solo Flight from Tango     Episode 3 will be available Monday July 11, and will feature part 2 of John's conversation with the Kerrville Folk Festival University Songwriters finalists. And just to tease, episode 4 will include an interview with a highly famous folk mu

  • Episode 1 - What's Soundacious?

    13/06/2011 Duração: 28min

    John Voorhees tries to give some sort of decent explanation why he should be telling you anything about folk music. He also talks chord progressions with Ken Gaines and chills out with a tune by Andrew Delaney and Julie Bonk. Here are the websites of this episode's featured artists: Ken Gaines Andrew Delaney Julie Bonk I didn't list the incidental music, so here it is: John Voorhees - A Girl Who Can from The Movie Jack Neilson - Home To Georgia from Here I Go Again Peter Mulvey - Black Rabbit from Rapture