“In his four terms, my father played for FDR 24 times, they had a warm friendship," recalled Mr. Jackson Jr. The night before FDR collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage, he spent the evening listening to Graham Jackson Sr. practice on his accordion — an instrument purchased in New York City by Winthrop Rockefeller, philanthropist and future Arkansas Governor.
Being in a band today takes a lot more than just writing great songs. You also need to be your own graphic designer, talent booker, social media strategist — and that’s before you even pick up an instrument. In this episode, The Ides of June take us behind the scenes to show what it really takes to be a working musician in today’s music world.
Valdosta’s Katherine Ball has an almost inexplicable draw to her hometown. Her story is full of trials, tribulations, and 2,000-mile road trips that all point her back home to South Georgia.
The grand opening of the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (Orca) was held March 18th in Macon. The new facility will serve children between 5-18 thoughts the arts and musical education.
Matthew Kaminski, the Braves’ organist known for trolling opposing players, is more than a ballpark entertainer. He's also a skilled musician, teacher, and bandleader. Mondo Hammondo, one of his many projects, allows Matthew to explore his more adventurous side by diving into the more obscure musical genres of Exotica (Tiki Bar Music)
On this episode of Peach Jam, you’ll meet Travis and Dakota Page of The Page Brothers Band from Adel, Ga. They say they’re “a band of brothers with a swampy, Southern sound rooted in bluesy rock n’ roll and Georgia soul” and that description is pretty much perfect.
To celebrate Arts in Education month, we're rerunning one of our favorite arts episodes! Join us in conversation with music teachers, Melissa Delman and Michael Kobito to learn how music can develop a greater sense of community and collaboration in our classrooms.
From performing onstage at Madison Square Garden to writing music for hit television shows, this Grammy-award-winning Atlanta native has already amassed an impressive resume….and she’s just getting started. Welcome Jordan L’Oreal to the Peach Jam family.
Jesse Williams says "Music is medicine. Makes time fly. Makes things pause and puts words and sounds to things that are otherwise abstract and hard to get across.” This sweet soul from the North Georgia Mountains is a heck of a musician. Her guitar doesn’t just sing—it cries, howls, and tells stories.
Billboard once called Tinsley Ellis a "blues/rock master.” In this episode, Tinsley reflects on 50 years in the music business with many more to go. The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
In show business, being a 'triple threat' means mastering singing, dancing, and acting—and Conyers’ own Coley Gilchrist has done just that. Discover her story, her passion, and how she bring it all together on stage and beyond.
Hailing from Marietta, Ga., by way of Texas, Kyle Bradley’s brand of "country adjacent" Americana is full of soulful storytelling with more than a dash of fun. Heavily influenced by his literature teacher at Sprayberry High School, Kyle's musical journey hit full speed during his college days in Statesboro after some encouragement from his coworkers and friends.
Peter and Orlando explore this rich, intimate biography, from critically acclaimed author Peter Ames Carlin. This book looks beyond the sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll to open a window into the fascinating lives of four college friends — Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry — who stuck together at any cost, until the end.
Killer Mike, a Black man from Atlanta, Ga., and El-P, a white man from Brooklyn, N.Y., have transformed what should have been the twilight of their careers as rappers into their biggest spotlight yet. Known as the hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, they have headlined festivals worldwide, become action figures and Marvel comic book characters, spearheaded a worldwide countercultural movement, and played a significant role in the last two presidential elections.
Season Four of GPB's award-winning Peach Jam Podcast features songs and stories from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home. Recorded live in our GPB studios you get a front-row seat for the intimate musical performances and free-flowing conversations from a truly eclectic variety of Georgia musicians.
Tech and creativity join forces in this episode of Classroom Conversations! Join us in our conversation with Tiffany Jones to learn how she and her students make beats with code.
Celebrate the holiday season with the Peach Jam Podcast Holiday Extravaganza. This episode features holiday music recorded during the Peach Jam Podcast Season 4 recording sessions. This episode features music from Mondo Hammondo, Jordan L'Oreal, Katherine Ball, Will Terry, Andrew Greer, Angel Ocasio Jr., and The Page Brothers Band.
Celebrate the holiday season with the Peach Jam Podcast Holiday Extravaganza. This episode features holiday music recorded during the Peach Jam Podcast Season Three recording sessions. This episode features music from HeyDreamer, Kris Youmans & Her Mighty Fine Band, Mike Kinnebrew, Timothy Léon, Run Katie Run, Pine Box Dwellers, Rebecca Howell, and Kobanova.
The Waymores, the classic country husband/wife duo from Marietta, are back for a special bonus of the Peach Jam Podcast. Willie Heath Neal and Kira Annalise join the podcast to share the intimate and life-changing details of the serious medical issues that require the band to stop working for a while.
