Host J.D. Reager talks to singer-songwriter Alexis Jade and drummer/bandleader (and son of the late Bobby “Blue” Bland) Rodd Bland on location in Nashville at the Music Export Memphis showcase during Americanafest. Also, Alexis Jade and the Gemstones perform “Heartstrings,” and Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band featuring Stacy Mitchhart perform “I Wouldn’t Treat A Dog (The Way You
Host J.D. Reager talks to Music Export Memphis founder Elizabeth Cawein and the busiest person in Memphis music, Graham Winchester, on location at the Overton Park Shell in Memphis. Then he talks to musician Rachel Maxann on location at InDo in Nashville, and Rachel performs “Better Off Dead” and “Breathe” live. The Back to the Light podcast is available via
Host J.D. Reager talks to 30 year NBA broadcaster and the TV voice of the Memphis Grizzlies, Pete Pranica, about his love of classic AWA wrestling, calling matches for Memphis Wrestling and the Grizzlies’ outlook for the 2022-23 season. Then wrestling legend Gangrel joins the show to discuss his history and future in Memphis, making it with WWE, and the
Back to the Light Records is pleased to announce the release of two long-awaited LPs: 1. J.D. Reager – Where Wasn’t I?The third solo album by Memphis musician, writer and podcast host J.D. Reager is brimming with fuzzed-out rock force and soaring pop melodies. Features guest spots by “the Baron of Love” Ross Johnson and members of The Hold Steady,
Host J.D. Reager and guests Mark Akin and Jay Hines from The Subteens discuss the inspiration behind their new albums – J.D.’s Where Wasn’t I?, The Subteens’ Vol. 4: Dashed Hopes and Good Intentions – which both come out on October 14 on Back to the Light Records. They also discuss high school arts participation, recovery, “daddy issues,” and more, and J.D. spins
Back to the Light Records is proud to announce the release of both J.D. Reager’s new album Where Wasn’t I? and The Subteens’ new album Vol 4: Dashed Hopes & Good Intentions! Both will available on vinyl LP and digital formats on October 14. Preorder J.D.’s album here. Preorder The Subteens’ album here. For those in Memphis who want a
Host J.D. Reager checks in with three key players in the Memphis radio community on location at Crosstown Concourse. First, Robby Grant and Jared “Jay B.” Boyd discuss the second anniversary of WYXR, then John Michael gives an update on 96X. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and
Host J.D. Reager has a quick chat with comedian Katrina Coleman about the upcoming You Look Like A Comedy Show re-boot before doing a Gonerfest 19 deep-dive with Goner Records co-owner Eric Friedl, AKA Eric Oblivian. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine podcasts are distributed.
Host J.D. Reager talks to two musicians – solo artist and Snowglobe member Jeff Hulett, and Ra’id of Seize and Desist (formerly Negro Terror) and Audionautz – on location at the Memphis Listening Lab/WYXR Record Swap in Crosstown Concourse. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Christopher Rubano on location at the Memphis Listening Lab/WYXR Record Swap in Crosstown Concourse about his journey from Chicago to Memphis, getting sober, starting a rock band later in life, and recording Trash Goblin‘s new album Bad Vibes. J.D. also spins the album’s first single, “This Is Your Life Now.” The Back to the Light