Liza Mundy of the Washington Post and author of Michelle joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss Washington D.C. politics.
Charlottesville-Right Now: George Gilliam
George Gilliam, Assistant Director for Public Programs and Chairman of the forum program at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center for Public Affairs joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the latest news and events at the Miller Center.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Quetin Kidd
Quetin Kidd, Chair of the Department of Government and Politics at Christopher Newport University joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss Virginia politics and the results of yesterday’s elections.
Yo La Tengo on WNRN
Melissa Goode interviewed James McNew, the bassist for Yo La Tengo, on the phone following their new album release, Popular Songs.
Corner Lounge: Mike Doughty 10-28-09
Mike Doughty and Andrew “Scrap” Livingston dropped by The Corner Lounge, on location at Virginia Arts Studio, before their show in town. Doughty talks about The Question Jar, Snack Bar Records, and his new album “Sad Man Happy Man”.
Corner Lounge: Neil Finn 10-26-09
Via phone from New Zealand, Jeff Sweatman talks with Neil Finn about the Oxfam benefit “7 Worlds Collide” and their recent 2xCD release. Neil Finn is a founding member of Split Enz, The Finn Brothers, and Crowded House. “7 Worlds Collide” is a all-star benefit with many musicians including Jeff Tweedy, Bic Runga, KT Tunstall, and many more.
Corner Lounge: Sarah Blacker 10-22-09
Boston-based indie artist Sarah Blacker dropped by to speak with Jeff Sweatman before her recent appearance in Charlottesville. When she’s not touring the East Coast, she works as a music therapist at a Boston area hospital.
Corner Lounge: Jill Sobule 10-21-09
The always-entertaining Jill Sobule talks about her fan-funded album, calls Katy Perry a “title-thieving slut”, and makes Brad Savage sing. You may recognize Jill for her 1995 song “I Kissed A Girl”, but she’s been building a steady fanbase for 15 years with her ironic and quirky songwriting.
Corner Lounge: Erin McKeown 10-21-09
Fredericksburg native Erin McKeown talks about returning to Charlottesville, her new album, and ethnomusicology in this Corner Lounge interview with Brad Savage.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Corner Lounge: Elizabeth & The Catapult 10-19-09
Before their appearance in Charlottesville, Brooklyn indie trio Elizabeth & The Catapult dropped by The Corner Lounge. They somehow managed to fit a keyboard into our tiny, temporary studio space during building renovations… and the live session turned out great!
Jesse Winchester at WNRN
Jesse Winchester was Anne Williams’ guest this morning on Acoustic Sunrise. He is playing a benefit at Rockfish Valley Community Center on November 7th in Afton.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Ernie Ern
Professor Ernie Ern joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1962 and has provided decades of service to the UVA community ever since. He joins Coy to share some of his memories of the University.