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JPR Live Sessions
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JPR Live Sessions is a series of live in-studio music performances and conversations with artists from many different genres. The series is hosted by JPR Open Air hosts Dave Jackson and Danielle Kelly. Recorded in JPR's Steve Nelson Performance Studio, roughly 600 guests have appeared on the series, ranging from Brandi Carlile, Colin Hay and Rosanne Cash to OK Go, Bela Fleck and Jeff Bridges.
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JPR Live Session - Cassandra Lewis with Emily Turner
1w ago00:36:47Tap to summarizeNow living in Nashville, the cosmic country crooner Cassandra Lewis has spent a lot of time moving around. Her last two albums - Always, All Ways from 2022, and 2024's Lost in a Dream, were well-received spending time on both the Americana and triple A charts, and got a lot of play on Open Air. She's getting ready to release a new, fully independent album - In Love and War, and performs one of the new singles American Sickness, as well as songs from her earlier albums. She also talks about her career, what it was like to go from a major label to an independent artist in this JPR Live Session. In addition for her show at the Copper Plank in Medford, she'll be on the West Coast with dates at High Sierra and the Oregon Country Fair. Find out more about Cassandra Lewis at her websiteJPR Live Sessions are engineered by Jon Griffin of Lunazen Studios and made possible with support from Talent Club - offering live music and cold beverages in a casual atmosphere in downtown Talent. Find their live music schedule here.
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JPR Live Session – Olga Kern
1w ago00:26:40Tap to summarizeRussian pianist Olga Kern may be the most accomplished and prized classical pianist to ever breeze into the JPR studios. She arrived with only a minute to spare before her scheduled JPR Live Session, and spent half an hour talking with JPR Arts Reporter Vanessa Finney and playing Rachmaninov and Debussy before whisking off again to the Britt Hill to rehearse with the Britt Festival Orchestra.The program for the BFO’s opening concert includes Olga in the starring role for a performance of Rachmaninov’s Variations on a Theme by Paganini. Britt Music Director Norman Hyunh also leads the orchestra in two Czech masterpieces: Smetana’s The Moldau and Dvorak’s The New World Symphony. The concert begins Thursday, June 18th at 8pm. Tickets and more information at brittfest.org.This JPR Live Session was engineered by Jon Griffin from Lunazen Studio. JPR Live Sessions are made possible with support from Talent Club – offering live music and cold beverages in a casual atmosphere in Talent, Oregon. Find their live music schedule at their website.
Transcribe →JPR Live Session - Daniel del Pino
4w ago00:31:11Tap to summarizeDaniel del Pino in the JPR Studio with JPR's Vanessa Finney(Vanessa Finney / JPR )Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino is no secret to classical music fans in the Rogue Valley. He’s performed alongside cellist Amit Peled several times over the past year locally, but this time he’s performing a solo program of Flamenco-infused works from turn of the century Spain including Albéniz, Granados, Turina, and De Falla, along with French composers Debussy and Ravel.After a whirlwind couple of days that included performing at the Rogue Valley Manor and teaching a Master Class at SOU, Del Pino dropped in for a conversation and live performance with JPR Arts Reporter Vanessa Finney.Daniel Del Pino’s concert will also include nature-themed poetry by Tiziana DellaRovere, and takes place Sunday, May 31 st at 3pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall in Ashland. Tickets and information are available at here or 541-833-3066.This JPR Live Session was engineered by Jon Griffin from Lunazen Studio. JPR Live Sessions are made possible with support from Talent Club – offering live music and cold beverages in a casual atmosphere in Talent, Oregon. Find their live music schedule at their website.
Transcribe →JPR Live Session - Sage & Aera
May 2100:28:13Tap to summarizeSage Cook got his start in the band Elephant Revival. He and Aera left Colorado in about 2013 to start a subsistence farm in Kansas. Missing music, they started the band We Dream Dawn, originally adding a drummer to their lineup about 10 years ago. In 2025, with a full band, they released the debut full-length from We Dream Dawn - Love Undoubtedly Underlies Everything. They've been touring this spring as a duo, with their cat, and camping at hot springs. Hear about the origins of We Dream Dawn, about their farm which is now a sustainable food forest, their future, that includes a little one, and some tunes from Love Undoubtedly Underlies Everything. This JPR Live Session was engineered by Dave Young with help from Jon Griffin. JPR Live Sessions are made possible with support from Talent Club - offering live music and cold beverages in a casual atmosphere in Talent, Oregon. Find their live music schedule at their website.
Transcribe →JPR Live Session: The Wood Brothers
May 700:26:52Tap to summarizeThe Wood Brothers are touring on their latest album, Puff Of Smoke, and the 20th anniversary of their debut, How Not to Lose, which is being released for the first time on vinyl. The Wood Brothers sound incorporates elements of rock, folk, blues, gospel, and funk. They balance a gritty organic sound with tight harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and stellar musicianship.Hear two new tunes and one from their debut in this JPR Live Session. JPR Live Sessions are engineered by Jon Griffin and made possible with support from Talent Club offering live music and cold drinks in a casual atmosphere in Talent. Find their live music schedule here
Transcribe →JPR Live Session - Tyler Ballgame
Apr 200:25:54Tap to summarizeTyler Ballgame - the nom de plume of Tyler Perry - grew up with music. After performing in musical theater in high school, he went on to study songwriting at Berklee School of Music in Boston. He struggled for a while after college and eventually decided to move to Los Angeles. He worked days in a Real Estate Office and played Open Mics at nights where he was discovered by producer Jonathan Rado. Working together they crafted his debut - For The First Time, Again, in about a month. He blends classic rock and R&B sounds for introspective songs that showcase his dynamic voice. Hear him talk about his past, getting into music, and some stripped-down live tunes accompanied by pianist Max Woobs in this JPR Live Session.JPR live sessions are engineered by Jon Griffin and made possible with support from Talent Club - featuring live music and cold drinks in a casual atmosphere in Talent, Oregon. Find their live music schedule here
Transcribe →JPR Live Session - Cecilia Duarte Trio
Mar 2500:30:23Tap to summarizeCecilia Duarte performs, flanked by pianist Ana María Otamendi and percussionist Jesús Pacheco (her husband) and talks with JPR Arts reporter Vanessa Finney in this JPR Live Session engineered by Jon Griffin of lunazen studios. The trio has toured together extensively and have become a close-knit family. For their SOU Music Recital Hall performance, they blended their Latin style with themes of nature and folk songs in English, French, Italian and German. JPR Live Sessions are made possible with support from The Talent Club offering live music and cold drinks in a casual atmosophe in Talent, Oregon. Find their live music schedule here.
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Feb 1300:31:22Tap to summarizeJared Alexander Masters has been part of the regional music scene for more than a decade in several different projects including The Illies, and Verbs and Nouns, a duo featuring bassist Emily Turner, who plays bass in this line up as well. Jared's new collection Show Me The Answer, takes a folk country departure from his reggae and house dance background, and features lush 5 part harmonies from the entire band.Drums - Nick Kirby of Alice Di Micele and Force of Nature, and The Frankie Hernandez Band among others.Bass - Emily Turner of Free Creatures, and Verbs & Nouns. Keyboards - Noah Churchill or Homunculi.Lead guitar - Keith "Rabbit" Townsend of Indubious, and The Illies. Hear some live tunes in this JPR Live Session, and Jared talks about the creative process behind Show Me The Answer. JPR Live Sessions are engineered by Jon Griffin of Lunazen studios and made possible with underwriting support from The Talent Club with live music and cold beverages in a casual atmosphere in downtown Talent, Oregon. Find their live music schedule here.
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JPR Live Session - Steve Poltz
Feb 600:46:22Tap to summarizeSteve Poltz has been making music since the early '90s in his band The Rugburns and has gone on to release numerous solo records and write songs with musicians across genres and continents, including a co-write Jewel on the hit single You Were Meant For Me. His new album JoyRide is a collection showcasing not just his humor, but also his compassion and positivity. His live shows, and in-studio performances are, appropriately, a joy ride - featuring improv, comedy, great guitar playing, and a glimpse into the mind behind it all. Hear his discussion with host Dave Jackson and three new tunes in this JPR Live Session. This JPR Live Session is engineered by Jon Griffin with help from Bret Levick. JPR Live Sessions are made possible with support from The Talent Club offering live music and cold beverages in a casual atmosphere in downtown Talent. Find their live music schedule here.
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JPR Live Session: The Brothers Reed
Dec 1200:37:56Tap to summarizeRaised in a musical family, it wasn't until their adult years that Phil finally joined Aaron “out west” in 2014 to make music together. Since then, they've played regionally, recorded and toured extensively, earning a loyal following. They're about to celebrate the release of their 6th studio album titled Long Way To Go at a release party on December 13th at the newly restored Historic Holly Theatre in downtown Medford.The event doubles as a one year anniversary of the beginning of Aaron's recovery from a cancerous brain tumor. That winding journey, full of shifts and adaptations, reveals itself on the new album, telling an inspiring tale of positivity, hope and gratitude.Hear some of their new songs, a conversation about making the new album, and the story of Aaron's recovery over the course of 2025. JPR Live Sessions are engineered by Jon Griffin of Lunazen Studios and made possible with support from the Talent Club with live music and cold drinks in a casual atmosphere in downtown Talent. Their live music schedule is available at https://talentclublive.com/
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