Song Divers

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Kasondra Rose Oct 18, 2019

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The first thing that hooks you about Kasondra Rose is that hauntingly beautiful siren voice…although it’s virtually impossible to separate that from the ethereal poetry and mysterious pull of her songs. Then again, she’s just as likely to disarm you with a childlike ditty about an aimlessly floating cartoon cloud. A dancer turned actor turned singer—who also dabbles in aerial gymnastics and animation—Kasondra knows what she wants when she finds it, but she’s always restlessly searching for it. In the meantime, she’s made her mark as a solo performer around the eastern U.S., and earned a place in the talented artist’s collective known as The Florida Bjorkestra. Fittingly, we spent part of our last episode with Bjorkestra founder Jeremy Douglass weighing in on his creative process producing Kasondra’s song “Out of Thin Air”...and as a special treat, we get to compare Kasondra’s live version of that tune here in this episode. In conversation, we found her to be refreshingly honest, funny, and down-to-earth, and we think you’ll be as charmed as we were to get to know Kasondra Rose.

Jeremy Douglass Oct 04, 2019

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Jeremy Douglass is a gifted instrumentalist, producer and composer that follows his own musical bliss into some fascinating projects.

Whether writing a piano concerto for American Stage Theatre company, writing songs on the spot with his musical improv group, or wowing audiences with his musical all-star group, the Florida Bjorkestra, Jeremy is pushing the norms in search of the bliss he gets from performing with truly great musicians.

Jeremy even had fun re-writing our theme song, re-writing it in various stylings after hearing just a single line of it. Running any tune through the musical style blender that is Jeremy Douglass’ brain always turns out a better version than the one that went in.

He’s curious, inventive, and always thirsty for shiny new musical ideas. One of the most intensely creative artists we’ve had on the show to-date, Jeremy is ultimately about erasing barriers—barriers between musical styles, between musicians, between performer and audience…any barriers that limit our conceptions about what music should be.

Any project that he lends his generous talents to is immediately elevated by Jeremy's Midas touch…and this episode was no different. We hope you enjoy our friend, Jeremy Douglass.

Kirk Adams Sep 14, 2019

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Kirk Adams has made a name for himself with audiences and critics across the country. A longtime staple of the Tampa Bay music scene, Kirk's songs are packed with doom & gloom, chiming guitars, and catchy hooks. His writing writing can be touching, funny, thought provoking, spooky, and sometimes all of that in the same song. Kirk has developed a writing style and commentary that present almost like stories and contemplations from a noir-style Sci-Fi private investigator novel, observing and moving among his fellow night owls, performers, and artists. Wielding his trusty strat, shades, and pork-pie hat, Kirk's writing shows us ourselves in an honest light through tunes born of his own chase for DIY therapy and self-understanding.

Kristopher James Aug 31, 2019

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Kristopher James is one of those artists whose songwriting is sometimes overshadowed by his own show-stopping vocals. And that is most definitely a compliment. The dude can write, and man can he sing.

Through well received EP's and a brand new full length album, Kindness Never Quits, Kris's songs have morphed from folky, sometimes ethereal, americana-pop tunes into a sultry soul style Americana that gives us visions of an Amos Lee and Barry White collaboration–– which if you know Kris, is par for the course. He's a pleasant mix of styles and inspirations. His black framed glasses give him a look of intelligent innocence, while his colorfully tattooed arms tell a story of vibrant expression.

His long hair was in pig tails the day he visited us. Pair that with his western denim shirt, and he was almost channeling a young Willie Nelson.

We were glad to get a meaningful window of time with him away from the greenrooms of the southeast concert circuit where we usually––and always happily–– cross paths. We hope you enjoy getting to know Kristopher James.

Trevor Boone & James Anaya at Emerald City Guitars Aug 13, 2019

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Song Divers is, and will hopefully continue to be many things–– for us, and for you.
But it started with a feeling. Maybe you've had it: You encounter a work of art. A painting or a poem.. A song–– Or maybe it's a whole person–– And you are captivated. You are moved, and consumed by this feeling of thinking "people need to know about this!" Below the surface Song Divers started as my curated attempt at sharing, celebrating, and appreciating the special people and places that have moved us on our journeys as a musicians, as a listeners, and as people. These two guests, their music, and the shop they inhabit, are the epitome of what I am describing.

Trevor Boone may be the son of Jay Booner, Emerald City Guitar's founder, but he is his own man. The frontman of Seattle favorites, The Hollers, he is a talented and disarmingly friendly inividual. To say he is knows his stuff would be an understatement, and the dude can play. His friend, an fellow Emerald City Guitars team member, James Anaya, is his own musical force to be reckoned with. Songwriter and front man for his band James Anaya & The Current, James is warm and balanced, and he and Trevor together will leave you rolling. They are really smart and funny guys.

We got to record right in the historic shop (Emerald City Guitars has been around for almost 25 years) and we had an amazing time. We hope you enjoy a truly special show.

Nate Currin Jul 31, 2019

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Nate would be pretty comfortable with us describing him in two words: Road Warrior.
But that wouldn't be enough to encompass the description a guy like him deserves.

The much decorated songwriter is a big dude, but not intimidating. He should be––He's Tall and tattooed, regularly dawning a western fedora and boots–– but his eyes are a give away. Our first look at Nate showed us the poise of a seasoned story teller with an expression that radiated an empathetic kindness.

Nate's friendliness was outmatched only by his humility, which is especially refreshing when you consider the 5 International Music Awards and time spent at the top of the iTunes charts. From the honest reflections on his albums to the engaging stories from more than a decade on the road, we are grateful to Nate for saying yes to an interview and sharing so much with us. We hope you enjoy getting to know him better as much as we did.

Steve Connelly Jul 06, 2019

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Steve Connelly was a spark that lit the fuse for a whole generation of musicians that would go on to be produced by Steve at Zen Recording studios, and all fantasize about being able to play even a single line of a Steve Connelly guitar lead. Zen became a safe haven for songwriters of any caliber looking to lay down a record. From his psychedelic high school years and time on tour with Roger McGuinn, to the countless hours he’s spent bringing to life the musical works of so many others, Steve inspires. He instructs. He provides a platform for the songwriter to fully realize their compositions.

Whether you know him as well as so many artists do, or you are just hearing about Steve for the first time, we are so grateful to be able to bring you our conversation with him.

Rebekah Pulley Jun 18, 2019

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It's a natural tendency for us to compare musicians to others. To say Rebekah Pulley sounds like any of the songwriters that might come to mind would be well intended, but none quite a fit. She's a sound and a songwriter all her own, and after 6 albums her voice is as bright as ever. There's a youthfulness about her even as she delivers retrospective songs that come from a place that can only be reached after a certain amount of life experience. Her recent 2019 release "The Sea of Everything", houses some of her best work yet.

After seeing her perform for years, we were excited to finally get to sit down with her. Pull up an ear, for Rebekah Pulley.

J.T. Brown May 30, 2019

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When you meet J.T. Brown his soft spoken southern delivery draws you in and puts you at ease. Put a guitar in his hands and a mic in front of him, and the powerfully soulful vibey wave of “spacefolk” that rolls out of him is likely to bowl you over. From his 2016 release of Phantom Heart, to his more recent work on Down The Coast, J.T. Brown's material is contemplative, descriptive, and -- pretty groovy. Tap your foot and sway your head with us as we dive in with J.T. Brown.

Dean Johanesen May 14, 2019

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Through the 90's and early 00's Dean Johanesen was a widely acknowledged staple of the songwriting community, and like many others at the time, producing work and fronting an indie/alternative-rock outfit–– His band, the Human Condition. Then, out of nowhere, and seemingly overnight, Dean transformed into one of the most respected and enduring troubadorian musicians you'll see today. A few of his most heart stringing compositions still make the set list, but Dean's solo record and shows are primarily comprised of a gypsy style folk music that has uniquely and rightfully become his calling card. We hope you enjoy this interview with another one of our favorite songwriters working today.

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