Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'dave'

Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:01:00 EST

Unlike the vast majority of jazz musicians, the pianist and composer was blessed with both talent and commercial success. His blend of experimental and lyrical approaches made him one of the biggest draws of his day — and ever since.

Dave Barry's Science Fair Tricks

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:40:00 EST

Host Scott Simon visits with humorist Dave Barry and the kids of Ms. Wilson's classroom at Cutler Ridge Middle School outside of Miami, Fla., to explode things.

Research On Slave Opens Doorway To Writer's Past

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:12:00 EDT

Author Leonard Todd's new book, Carolina Clay, explores the life, art and legacy of a slave potter named Dave. Todd offers a personal perspective on the history of slavery: His great-great grandfather owned Dave.

Joe, Dave Keep McCain Camp Visible

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Presidential hopeful John McCain was in the battleground state of Pennsylvania Thursday. His invisible sidekick was "Joe the Plumber," an Ohio man who had questioned Barack Obama's plan to raise taxes on families and small businesses making more than a quarter-million dollars a year. McCain also appeared on CBS's "Late Show" with David Letterman.

Steve Lillywhite On Producing Dave Matthews

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:24:00 EDT

After the wild success of its debut, Under the Table and Dreaming, Dave Matthews Band asked Steve Lillywhite back to produce the follow-up. In an interview with host David Dye, Lillywhite talks about the process behind recording Crash.

Dave Holland & Co. At Newport Jazz Festival

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:03:00 EDT

The supergroup sounded remarkably communicative for a band on its third gig together. Bassist Holland, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, saxophonist Chris Potter and drummer Eric Harland played a set of angular, thoroughly modern originals.

What Happens If You Throw Nothing Away For Six Months...

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Imagine what it would be like to stockpile your garbage for an entire year. Dave Chameides is doing just that. It's his experiment to better understand how he affects the environment through his consumption. Six months in to the project, Madeleine Brand visits him at his home to check in on the state of Dave's trash collection, and his marriage.

Dave Douglas Re-Imagines Silent Film, Jazz

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:11:00 EDT

At the birth of motion pictures, moviegoers would watch the silent films to the sound of the house Wurlitzer organ. Today, jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas and his band are taking a second look at these silent films with brand-new scores and a new way to distribute music.

Who is Lt. Gov. Dave Paterson...

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:24:00 EDT

New York governor Eliot Spitzer announced today that he will resign. His lieutenant governor, Dave Paterson, will take over on Monday. Paterson will be the first African American -- and blind -- governor of the state.

Florida Man Finds Pearl in Clam Dinner

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:02:00 EST

George and Leslie Brock stopped for a meal last weekend at Dave's Last Resort and Raw Bar in south Florida. Mr. Brock had the clams and a lot more. About half-way through his $10 dish, he bit down on something hard. It was a rare iridescent, purple pearl. A gemologist told The Palm Beach Post the pearl could be worth thousands of dollars.

Dave Grohl, Exhibiting 'Patience and Grace'

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:46:00 EDT

Former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl formed Foo Fighters after the death of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain in 1994. Foo Fighters' latest, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, includes a song Grohl wrote for two miners who, trapped in an Australia mine collapse, asked rescuers to send down an iPod loaded with Foo Fighters songs.

Dave Brubeck: A Monterey Pioneer in Concert

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:20:00 EDT

Bay Area disc jockey Jimmy Lyons got Brubeck to play piano for the Monterey City Council more than 50 years ago to convince it to put on a festival. The Monterey Jazz Festival is in its 50th year, and Brubeck returns for his 14th appearance. Hear his complete concert.

Humorist Dave Barry Sums Up the Millennium

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:52:00 EDT

The first seven years of the new millennium were busy years. Luckily, Dave Barry has recorded all noteworthy events and compiled them in his new book, Dave Barry's History of the Millennium (So Far).

Dave Wakeling: Ska and The English Beat

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:57:00 EDT

One of the most important ska bands of all time, The English Beat helped revive the genre in the early '80s. Influenced by pop, punk and reggae, the group tackled political themes on its classic albums. Hear an interview and in-studio performance with singer Dave Wakeling.

Return of the Original 'Soul Man'

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:34:00 EST

Sam Moore, formerly of the duo Sam and Dave, is the voice most associated with the hits "Hold On! I'm Comin" and "Soul Man." His persona was the inspiration for The Blues Brothers characters immortalized by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi on Saturday Night Live. Moore has a new solo album, Sam Moore: Overnight Sensational.

'The Book of Dave': A Cabbie's Review

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 19:33:00 EST

British writer Will Self has a new novel, The Book of Dave. It's the worldly testament of a London cabbie. The ideal man to review it is Will Grozier, a London cabbie who frequently chats with Scott Simon about books.

Dave Barry's Look at a Traditional '60s Christmas

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:15:00 EST

This holiday season, Dave Barry takes on the classic Christmas story, full of childhood memories, pageants and family, with a dollop of bat poop, a Betsy Wetsy Jesus Doll and a canine corpse in the mix.

Moving On, or Not: Five Years After Sept. 11

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:51:32 EDT

Five years ago this coming Monday, Marian Fontana's husband Dave, a firefighter, was killed while trying to rescue people at the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan. Since that time, Fontana became the president of the 9/11 Family's Association, wrote a memoir -- and tried to get on with her life. Fontana is the author of A Widow's Walk: A Memoir of 9/11.

Dave Alvin's Musical California

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:48:00 EDT

Dave Alvin is best known for his work in the Blasters and X, as well as his solo career. His new CD West of the West is a tribute to California songwriters, and features Alvin performing songs by Jerry Garcia, Tom Waits, Brian Wilson, Merle Haggard and others.

Dave Chappelle, Back in the Spotlight

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:49:01 EST

Dave Chappelle may be the hottest comic on the block. He has a new documentary in theaters, a hip-hop concert film called Block Party. He's still doing stand-up. And DVDs of his cable TV show are selling at a fast pace.

Marah: Blue-Collar Heroes of Rock 'n' Roll

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:35:43 EST

Brothers Dave and Serge Bielanko of the band Marah talk about their music and its appeal to blue-collar listeners. The two formed the group in 1993 with a sound that's part country, part blues, part classic rock. They recently released their fifth studio album of original material, If You Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry.

Slate's Summary Judgment: 'Dave Chappelle's Block Party,' '16 Blocks,' 'Ultraviolet'

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:29:44 EST

Comedian Dave Chappelle is back on the big screen this weekend as host of a Brooklyn block party -- Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan looks at what movie critics are saying about Dave Chappelle's Block Party and the action films 16 Blocks and Ultraviolet.

Last Laughs 2004: Comedian Dave Chappelle

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Dave Chappelle, who has a self-titled variety show on Comedy Central, has been called the funniest man on television. Richard Pryor calls Chappelle his favorite comedian. Chappelle himself claims he's America's No. 1 source for offensive comedy. We rebroadcast an interview with Chappelle from September 2004.

'Strange Liberation' from Dave Douglas

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas releases Strange Liberation, a CD of original compositions played by his quintet. The 40-year-old Douglas is joined on the record by Bill Frisell, the well-traveled guitarist who has worked with Brian Eno and Elvis Costello. Tom Moon has a review.