Podcast
That's Soundacious
Hosted by John Voorhees · EN
Enjoy a front row seat at house concerts, song circles and coffeehouses, guided by Mississippi folk musician John Voorhees. Live music, interviews and commentary.
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SWRFA Jam 1 - James Lee Stanley & John Batdorf - All Wood And Stones
Sep 8, 201200:19:38Tap to summarizeThis is the first of a series of shorter, music-intensive shows featuring live performances from last year's Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin, TX. In this episode, James Lee Stanley and John Batdorf showcase their acoustic versions of Rolling Stones classics. Their 2005 CD is called All Wood and Stones. This year's SWRFA is just around the corner, September 27-30. To learn more or get tickets, go to swrfa.com.
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Fun-Size 5: Lori Holyfield - Pay Attention
Jun 10, 201200:10:51Tap to summarizeOn the last day of the Kerrville Folk Festival, here's a recording from the first song circle of the year at Camp Stupid. Sociology professor Dr. Lori Holyfield lays down some musical wisdom. Visit Dr. Holyfield's page at U of Arkansas to learn about the Veterans Oral History Project.
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Episode 9 - A First Time For Everything
Mar 12, 201200:36:41Tap to summarizeThis episode, we sit in on the First-Timers showcases at the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) and talk with Charlie Stewart of Handshake Management. Includes live recorded tunes from the following artists: Tony Denikos Hamp & Janet Dave Morrison Kira Small Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon Ky Hote Twangtown Paramours Charlie Stewart's Handshake Management has offered to answer any management questions listeners might have. Email Charlie at Handshakemgt@aol.com and mention That's Soundacious in the subject line.
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Episode 8 - Let's All Go To The Lobby
Dec 21, 201100:38:51Tap to summarizeFor this episode, John Voorhees sets up his microphone in the lobby of the Austin Midtown Holiday Inn during registration for the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance music conference (SWRFA). Among the passing players are Tom Corbett, Rob Lytle, Jim Jones, John Scholten and 2 Bit Palomino. We also talk with organizer Dalis Allen about the difference between SWRFA and Kerrville Folk Festival (which she also coordinates).
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Episode 7 - Monster Jam Session
Oct 30, 201100:28:06Tap to summarizeWe return with a groovy, ghoulie Halloween episode, featuring monstrous melodies from Kyle Howe, John & Tanya, Joe McClure and Butch Morgan, plus keyboard creepies from Julie Bonk and a little harmonic salvation from Brother Sun!
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Quick Update
Sep 27, 201100:04:22Tap to summarizeTomorrow morning I'm heading off to the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin! Here's where we stand.
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Fun-Size 4: David Allan - Alone
Sep 15, 201100:06:16Tap to summarizeDavid Allan plays in the Austin area, and I'm still looking to find a good link for him. Great song, though.
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Fun-Size 3: Joanna Howerton - River Child
Sep 12, 201100:08:43Tap to summarizeJoanna Howerton of the Hill Country Penguins rocks Camp Stupid at the Kerrville Folk Festival with the help of Gary Sapone's searing harmonica.
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Fun-Size 2: Bill Oliver - Act Of God
Sep 8, 201100:06:24Tap to summarizeI talked with eco-troubadour Bill Oliver back in episode 3 of That's Soundacious, and this is a very timely song about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the "response" of Texas governor (and current Republican Presidential candidate) Rick Perry. You can hear more of Bill's music at his website, mrhabitat.net.
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Fun-Size 1: Butch Morgan - Mr. Blue
Sep 6, 201100:06:59Tap to summarizeThis is the first of several shorter, more frequent episodes of the podcast through the course of September ... and possibly October. Expect Fun-Size shows every Monday and Thursday. The first "Fun-Size" features Claude "Butch" Morgan singing Mr. Blue at a house concert in McHenry, MS. He is backed up on guitar and harmony vocals by Ken Gaines. Here are the websites of this episode's featured artists: Butch Morgan Ken Gaines
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