Kyla Simone, a singer-songwriter from Conyers, champions the acoustic soul and R&B genres. Kyla shares her journey from Maryland, influenced by her musically talented family, to establishing herself in Atlanta's vibrant artist community. She discusses the founding of her organization, Girls and Guitars, which supports women of color in music by providing performance opportunities and fostering community. Throughout the episode, Kyla's heartfelt performances and reflections on music's therapeutic power highlight her mission to inspire and mentor future generations of female musicians.
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.
Run Katie Run is pure fun. Their sound uniquely blends Americana, bluegrass, rock, pop, and country influences. In this episode, Run Katie Run discusses their grassroots approach to booking gigs, their memorable performances at Dollywood, and their almost encounter with Dolly Parton. Tune in for exclusive live performances and behind-the-scenes stories captured in an episode filled with laughter and great music.
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.
Timothy Léon, a pop-soul sensation from Camilla, Ga., joins the Peach Jam Podcast. Discover how this preacher’s kid turned his small-town roots and love for church choir music into a thriving career, teaching at SCAD, and even launching his own fashion line. Timothy shares his journey of chasing big dreams, the power of networking, and his mission to inspire others from small towns.
Cole Goodwin works in Pooler City Hall's HR department and has a budding country music career. The recent Georgia Southern grad joins the podcast to talk about social media, life near the Georgia coast, and working with a small team of family and friends to make a run at the music business.
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.
HeyDreamer is a band that is very particular and methodical in its approach. On this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, Melody and Dustin of HeyDreamer share road stories, hard lessons learned, and describe the music business as "The Wild West."
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.
The Peach Jam Podcast from Georgia Public Broadcasting features songs and stories from a sampling of the 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.
GPB Education and Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children (GAEYC) hosted a 2024 Week of the Young Child® kick-off event at Quality Care for Children.
Season Three of the Peach Jam Podcast begins May 17th! Here is a sneak peek at some of the Georgia artists we are featuring this season.
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.
Season Three of the Peach Jam Podcast begins May 17th! Here is a sneak peek at some of the Georgia artists we are featuring this season.
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.
A new PBS series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is airing on GPB TV and streaming on demand on PBS passport. It’s called “Gospel,” and it tells the story of how the music of Black churches became a tremendous contribution to American culture. Salvation South Editor Chuck Reece has been watching, and brings us the story of how, a century ago, a man from Villa Rica, Georgia, played a historic role in gospel’s development.
" 'I Made A Vow' was the first song I sang by myself, and I still remember the reaction I got. And how I felt. It is a magical testament to me. Taps back into the spirit. Church was and still is a foundation."
Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis visits the GPB Radio studios for a special bonus episode of the Peach Jam Podcast. Listen as Tinsley tells us about fame, seeing B.B. King and Howlin’ Wolf as a kid, and his new solo acoustic album called Naked Truth. Plus, he plays a couple of tunes from the new record on a National Steel O-Series guitar.
In the almost year since we last talked with Eddie 9V, he has toured all over Europe, gotten married on top of a mountain in Greece, written a new album, and played on legendary stages here in the U.S., including The Tabernacle in Atlanta. He stopped by the GPB studios to catch us up on his exciting 2023, share some laughs, and play some of his new music.
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.
Salvation South Deluxe is a series of extended episodes of the Salvation South podcast that unravel the untold stories of the Southern experience, narrated by the authentic voices that make this region truly unique. In this episode, Chuck talks with Soul Music legend William Bell about his origins, and delves into the role religion had in creating Soul Music, one of America's greatest ever contributions to culture.
The Jazz Music Awards is the first global, full-scale, music award show dedicated to jazz and the artists who create it. Dee Dee Bridgewater and Delroy Lindo host the inaugural event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Most Sunday mornings you'll find Lloyd Buchanan playing the organ at Revelation Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, GA. And during the week, you will find Lloyd working with some of the biggest names in the music business. He is the in-demand rock and roll organist. Lloyd Buchanan's music is Blues, Gospel/Devotional/Spiritual, Jazz, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock...he can do it all.
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.
IVEEN is the award-winning, one-woman band from Smyrna, Ga., who plays ethereal Celtic folk-pop. That is not a sentence you read every day, but this is not the type of music you hear every day. In this episode, you'll learn the importance of family heritage, hard work, and following your dreams.
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.
