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Host J.D. Reager kicks things off by playing two songs – one Christmas-y and familiar, one not – from the archives of his guest, longtime friend and former bandmate Tommy … Continue Reading New episode: We’re Adults with Tommy Bateman (The Passport Again, The Henrys, Benton’s Country Ham)
Host J.D. Reager kicks things off by spinning “Snollygoster Goon,” the new single off of The Lickerish Quartet‘s new E.P. Threesome Vol. 2. Then he talks to Roger Manning Jr., … Continue Reading New episode: Threesome with Roger Manning Jr., Tim Smith and Eric Dover (The Lickerish Quartet, Jellyfish)
The long lost Two Way Radio album is finally available! Purchase it here:
Host J.D. Reager celebrates the release of his old band Two Way Radio‘s long lost album Succinct Extinction by playing three of its key tracks, and by talking to fellow … Continue Reading New episode: The Two Way Radio Episode with Andrew McColgan and Kate Crowder (Two Way Radio, The Downsprouts)
Host J.D. Reager kicks off the show by debuting two unreleased songs: one of his own featuring this week’s guest Steve Selvidge on lead guitar, and one of of Steve’s. … Continue Reading New episode: Brick Walls and Train Tracks with Steve Selvidge (The Hold Steady, Bash & Pop, Sons of Mudboy)
Host J.D. Reager talks to his longtime friend and the founder of Knoxville’s Market Square Farmers Market, Charlotte Tolley, about their days together in school, her work with the non-profit … Continue Reading New episode: Drifting Away with Charlotte Tolley (Nourish Knoxville) and Michael Graber (Graber Gryass)
Host J.D. Reager is joined by one of his all-time favorite songwriters, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf. They talk about the election results and how Matthew found inspiration in America’s … Continue Reading New episode: Just Wait with Matthew Caws (Nada Surf)
Host J.D. Reager talks to Memphis musician and journalist Alex Greene about the results of the presidential election, the writing job they both wanted but Alex ultimately got, working on … Continue Reading New episode: Banking on Disaster with Alex Greene (Reigning Sound, Rolling Head Orchestra, Memphis Flyer)
Just in time for this November’s “Bandcamp Friday,” we present two hot new (actually, old – but previously unreleased!) singles from Back to the Light Records. The first is “Toy … Continue Reading New singles: J.D. Reager & Two Way Radio
As October comes to a close and we all brace ourselves for next week, Team BTTL is proud to announce the addition of a new music podcast, The Kudzu Conservationist … Continue Reading New podcast and new merch!
Host J.D. Reager talks to returning guest Dr. Aaron Sayers, PhD Psychologist and practicing therapist, about techniques for dealing with the stress, anxiety and fear associated with the coming election … Continue Reading New episode: Election Anxiety SuperShow with Aaron Sayers and Katrina Coleman
Host J.D. Reager plays the new single, “Glory Line,” off of Memphis musician William Luke White‘s new self-titled solo EP before talking to his old friend about the new record, … Continue Reading New episode: Glory Line with William Luke White (Snowglobe, The Coach and Four, Spiral Stairs)
Host J.D. Reager talks to Jared “Jay B” Boyd about his high-profile gigs at WYXR 91.7 FM, the Daily Memphian and Beale St. Caravan, and the career journey that eventually … Continue Reading New episode: Developing the Voice with Jared “Jay B” Boyd (WYXR, Daily Memphian, Beale St. Caravan) and Ben Crowell (Sheet Ghosts, Glassworks Coffee)
Back to the Light founder J.D. Reager recently appeared on the Tourror Stories podcast to talk about some of his most memorable experiences on the road and more. It’s a … Continue Reading J.D. guests on the Tourror Stories podcast
Unfortunately, due to to technical difficulties the Back to the Light podcast has been postponed this week. . . but fear not, the Shangri-La Records Podcast is here a few … Continue Reading New episode: Mark Edgar Stuart on the Shangri-La Records Podcast
Host J.D. Reager talks to Memphis Chef Kelly English, the man behind Restaurant Iris, The Second Line, and Magnolia House (Biloxi, MS) as well as the new owner of Fino’s … Continue Reading New episode: Big Stupid Steak with Kelly English (Restaurant Iris, The Second Line)
