Host J.D. Reager unveils the finished version of his song, “Waking Life (I’m Wearing Out)” before talking to Memphis songwriter/musician Joshua Cosby from the band Star & Micey. Joshua tells J.D. about his latest project, the collaborative compilation Bandwagon, the future of Star & Micey and more, and performs a live version of his new song “Figure It Out (Sundance’s
Host J.D. Reager talks to Memphis filmmaker and entrepreneur Chad Allen Barton, who happens to be J.D.’s ex-brother-in-law. Chad tells J.D. about how the pandemic has affected his creative life, recruiting Twin Peaks‘ Michael Horse to appear in his film Lights, Camera, Bullshit, co-owning Black Lodge Video, growing up around video rental stores, and more. Also available on Stitcher, Spotify,
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.