Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'david dye'

Danny Goldberg: Rubbing Shoulders With Rock Greats

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:35:00 EST

Bumping into Geniuses is a love letter to the music business. In an interview with host David Dye, author Danny Goldberg talks about shaping the public image of Kiss and how he managed Nirvana's popularity after the early '90s "alternative" explosion.

Odetta: Remembering Her Legacy

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:31:00 EST

Odetta has left a 50-year legacy of freedom and celebration with her death on Dec. 2, 2008. In this interview with David Dye, recorded on Martin Luther King Day in 2004, Odetta speaks of her performance at the March on Washington and her music from an influential childhood in segregated America.

Jackson Browne's Personal And Political 'Time'

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:59:00 EST

Browne's latest album, Time the Conqueror, is an exploration of past and present world events that have defined generations. Most of the songs offer personal reactions to political events, but others are introspective confessionals about his own life. In a session with David Dye, Browne performs songs from the new album.

Jonatha Brooke Sings Woody Guthrie

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:33:00 EDT

In her latest solo album, Jonatha Brooke puts the unreleased lyrics and prose of Woody Guthrie to the sound or her own personal blend of folk, pop and rock. In a session with David Dye, Brooke plays new songs from her album The Works.

Juliana Hatfield Sings Of 'Walking Away'

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:53:00 EDT

Juliana Hatfield's tenth album as a solo artist showcases her talent for composing songs that draw from her own emotional experience. In a session with David Dye, Hatfield performs songs from her CD How To Walk Away.

Neil Halstead's 'Mighty' Soft Songs

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:19:00 EDT

In a session with David Dye, Neil Halstead of Slowdive and Mojave 3 performs songs from his latest solo album, Oh! Mighty Engine. The British singer's soft, introspective style matches the charming stories in his songs.

Calexico: Songs Of The American Southwest

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EDT

The Tucson-based band not only takes its name from the border region between California and Mexico, but also finds inspiration in the geography, history and music of the area. Calexico joins David Dye from Wave Lab Studios in Tucson to play songs from its new album, Carried to Dust.

Sonny Landreth Explores 'The Reach'

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:13:00 EDT

Slide-guitar master Sonny Landreth's newest album, From the Reach, features guitar greats such as Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Dr. John and Jimmy Buffett performing songs written for their specific styles. Landreth joined David Dye in the studio to perform three songs from the new album.

Albert Hammond Jr.: The Lillywhite Session

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:06:00 EDT

The Strokes' rhythm guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. joins host David Dye for a Lillywhite Session recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City. Here, his band performs four songs from his second album, Como Te Llama?

Rodney Crowell: 21st-Century Country

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:42:00 EDT

Singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell is often associated with country music, but his songs have a much wider reach, often spanning rock, folk, swing and bluegrass. Hear the musician, who recently released Sex and Gasoline, in a session with World Cafe host David Dye.

Panic At The Disco Goes Psychedelic

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:10:00 EDT

Panic at the Disco's new album, Pretty. Odd, experiments with psychedelic pop, vaudeville and new instrumentation, while retaining the infectiousness of the band's debut. In a session with host David Dye, Panic at the Disco plays some of its new material.

Adele: A Soul Sensation At '19'

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:50:00 EDT

With enthusiastic critical reception, Adele has been rewarded with "soul sensation" status in the U.K. on the strength of her powerful voice and winning personality. Hear her perform on World Cafe with host David Dye.

Jake Shimabukuro At The Philadelphia Folk Festival

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:15:00 EDT

With virtuoso technique and overwhelming energy, the young Hawaiian coaxes many unconventional styles, from jazz to rock and flamenco, out of the ukulele. He talks to World Cafe's David Dye in between live performances.

Rodriguez's 'Cold Fact' Returns

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:42:00 EDT

Folksinger "Sixto" Diaz Rodriguez became a success in the '70s after releasing the hit Cold Fact, which was hailed a psychedelic folk masterpiece. Hear two songs from the newly reissued Cold Fact on WXPN's World Cafe, with host David Dye.

Glen Campbell: A Rhinestone Cowboy Returns

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:02:00 EDT

Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell has reinvented himself with his new album, Meet Glen Campbell. Rethinking rock's greatest acts, Campbell arranges the songs of Tom Petty, The Velvet Underground, and U2, which he has recorded at the age of 72. Hear Campbell's renditions when he stops by World Cafe with host David Dye.

Yael Naim's New Soul

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:10:00 EDT

Born in Paris and raised in Israel, multilingual singer Yael Main crafts a mysterious and delicate sound that features elements of folk and jazz. She visits the World Cafe with host David Dye to share music from her self-titled sophomore album.

Mates Of State's Family Band Solution

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:24:00 EDT

Mates of State's music has only gotten richer and more rewarding since its members started a family: Their superb new album, Re-Arrange Us, finds it celebrating the tricky balancing act of marriage, parenthood and rock 'n' roll in a way that's undeniably uplifting and cheerful. Hear songs from that album in a session with World Cafe host David Dye.

Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich And Fussible

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:10:00 EDT

The Grammy-nominated Nortec Collective brings together Mexican, electronica and dance music. Hear songs from the group's new album, Tijuana Sound Machine, when Bostich and Fussible come by WXPN's World Cafe with host David Dye.

Jackie Greene: The New Americana

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:12:00 EDT

Whether performing country-blues or roots-rock, Greene has the voice, talent and confidence of a performer beyond his years. Hear folk-rock songs from his album Giving Up the Ghost when he joins David Dye on WXPN's World Cafe.

Bajofondo: South-American Fusion

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:56:00 EDT

A traditional tango band with contemporary influences, Bajofondo Tango Club shortened its name to Bajofondo in order to better incorporate its many influences and styles. Hear Bajofondo's inventive Latin fusion on WXPN's World Cafe: Next, with host David Dye.

The Hold Steady Stays Positive

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:17:00 EDT

Formed in 2000 from the ashes of the Minneapolis band Lifter Puller, The Hold Steady craft detailed musical universes, making them a critical darling and fan favorite. Hear the band perform from the forthcoming album Stay Positive on World Cafe with host David Dye.

Danielia Cotton: An Artist To Watch

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:48:00 EDT

With an equal emphasis on rock, jazz and soul, Danielia Cotton draws on a wide range of influences, from Led Zeppelin to Etta James. Hear the New York-based singer perform at WXPN's World Cafe with host David Dye.

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.

Coldplay: Beyond Introspection

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:02:00 EDT

One of the most successful and popular bands of the decade, Coldplay has made its name with introspective pop hits. But its new album marks a step in a different direction. Hear an interview with Coldplay as it stops by WXPN's World Cafe with David Dye.

James Hunter Does It The Hard Way

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:58:00 EDT

In his new album, The Hard Way, Hunter delves even deeper into soul, fusing his smoky voice with the sounds of surf music. With nods to American soul legends such as Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, Hunter maintains a sense of nostalgia, while infusing his sound with modern style and distinctive technique. Hear him when he stops by World Cafe with host David Dye.