I wrote this both about the general feelings of isolation associated with the pandemic, and about a specific incident between myself and some old friends a couple of years ago where I behaved less than ideally. The past, the good and the bad, the pain and the joy, is all gone and can’t be brought back or re-litigated, no matter
Host J.D. Reager has a conversation with Memphis musician, artist and educator Ben Ricketts about his new album, Songs For Ruined X-Rays, hospital nostalgia, relocating to Memphis, not forcing creativity, and more.
Host J.D. Reager briefly checks in before turning things over to returning guest Aaron Sayers and Memphis blues musician Big Don Valentine (Hollywood All-Stars, Big Don Valentine & the All-Star Band). They discuss Big Don’s long and illustrious career on Beale Street, at Wild Bill’s, and beyond, and the importance of connecting with the audience.
Hey! Check out the brand new release by Back to the Light founder J.D.’s new band Heeliocopter! It’s a split release with the amazing Chicago band Sci-Fi Sleep Cycles. . . listen/share/love. All proceeds from the split benefit the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Oppression. Heeliocopter is Sean Rowader and J.D. Reager.