Category: Music

Amy Millan talked to Jeff Sweatman via phone in The Corner Lounge about Amish furniture, New York City, the “Rock’n’Roll Support Network”, pillow fights, and her work with Stars, Broken Social Scene and her two great solo albums. She performed at DC9 (Washington DC) on 11/8.

Zee Avi returned to The Corner Lounge and Virginia Arts Studio before her second appearance in Charlottesville at Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar on 11-6-09. She loves our town! Zee talks about Malaysia, grass skirts, and touring constantly. Is she an ambassador for her country? She was joined for this tour (and on this session) by Patrick Keeler, drummer of The Raconteurs, who is credited with her discovery via YouTube.

Austin, TX five-piece The Band Of Heathens joined us at The Sound Studios before their show in Charlottesville. They talked with Brad Savage about being on Austin City Limits, being #1 on the Americana charts, and what to do when you visit Austin!

Local favorite Corey Harris dropped by The Corner Lounge to talk about his new CD “blu.black” and the concert at The Southern. He also discusses the death of Jonny Gilmore, and plays an acoustic song in tribute to the Charlottesville drummer.

Harper Simon was Anne Williams’ guest this past Saturday at the Sound Studios. They discussed his debut solo album, the musicians he worked with, and all of the hard work that went into making the final product. For more information, check out thesoundstudios.net. Also, you can find videos from the interview at youtube.com/wnrnradio

Elvis Perkins was Melissa Goode’s guest at the WNRN studios. He stopped by before his show at The Southern that evening. The video of the interview can be found at www.youtube.com/wnrnradio

Band of Heathens came into the WNRN studios before their show at The Tea Bazaar. Check out the video of the interview at www.youtube.com/wnrnradio

A.A. Bondy was Anne Williams’ guest on Acoustic Sunrise before opening for Elvis Perkins in Dearland at The Southern that night. The video of the interview can be viewed at www.youtube.com/wnrnradio

Melissa Goode interviewed James McNew, the bassist for Yo La Tengo, on the phone following their new album release, Popular Songs.

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”.

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.