Time to Connect (with john krajicek)
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Time to Connect Episode #71 – Sam Stephenson – September 16, 2024
Many thanks to the fascinating writer Sam Stephenson. Sam’s resume of published works is pretty amazing. Paris Review, Oxford American, Smithsonian, many more. Subjects as far ranging as Lucinda Williams, Bill Evans, Jane’s Addiction, Thelonious Monk, Eugene Smith, Jason Molina. Poets, photographers, musicians, writers. I encourage you all to take a deep dive into his beautiful and varied work.
Sam has been the recipient of many notable grants and awards. Guggenheim Fellow (2019). ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award (2010). Innovative Use of Archives Award from the Archivists Roundtable of Metropolitan New York (2010). ASCAP Deems Taylor / Virgil Thomson Prize (2015). National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship (2001). On and on and on. What an honor and a pleasure to speak with Sam.
In this conversation we talk about Sam’s youth, his upcoming book on the jazz pianist Bill Evans (my favorite jazz musician), his exhaustive research on the photographer Eugene Smith, Lucinda Williams, Jane’s Addiction, his research and writing styles, music formats (CD, vinyl, streaming), advice for young writers, and much, much more. Again, many thanks to Sam Stephenson.
Check out Sam here: samstephenson.org/
Time to Connect theme music (“So Long”) by Krajicek & Shafer, from the album Blue Midwestern Dream (Borderline Social Club).
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Time to Connect Episode #70 - Michael Parker - September 2, 2024
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Many thanks to the writer Michael Parker. Michael has published eight novels and three short story collections. I highly recommend his most recent novel, I Am the Light of This World, which has rightly been called “heart-wrenching” and a “gut punch of a novel.” Michael’s work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Southwest Review, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Oxford A...
Time to Connect Episode #69 - Jim White - August 26, 2024
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The one and only Jim White. What an honor to chat with what just might be the most interesting man in the world (that’s right, Dos XX). Jim is a singer-songwriter, a visual artist, an author, a producer, and proud father of the recording artist Willow Avalon. He has starred in films (Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus), been a cab driver in NYC, a model, dishwasher, and many many more things. W...
Time to Connect Episode #68 - Willy Vlautin - August 19, 2024
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Many thanks to an American treasure, and one of my all-time favorites, Willy Vlautin. It was a real honor to chat with Willy, a writer who Ursula K. Le Guin called “one of the bravest novelists writing. Murderers, cheats, sadists, showy examples of the banality of evil, are easy, but it takes real courage to write a novel about ordinary good people.” Willy’s books have won many awards, and he w...
Time to Connect Episode #67 - Bill Frisell - April 1, 2024
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Thanks again to the one and only Bill Frisell for making his second appearance on Time to Connect. I don’t have words to express my gratitude and admiration. Bill is simply an American treasure and a wonderful human being. As I quoted in the first episode with Bill, Nels Cline has said that Bill’s “impact on the landscape of creative music, not just guitar music, is incalculable.” What an honor...
Time to Connect Episode #66 - Terry Klein - March 15, 2024
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Many thanks to Austin, Texas singer-songwriter Terry Klein. Terry grew up in Boston and Los Angeles, and actually practiced law before devoting himself full-time to music in 2016. He has a highly acclaimed new record out, Leave the Light On. In this conversation we talk about Terry’s childhood, his heavy metal youth (his band played both the Troubadour and the Whiskey a Go Go), his songwriting ...
Time to Connect Episode #65 - Claudia Gibson - March 1, 2024
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Many thanks to Austin, Texas singer-songwriter Claudia Gibson. Claudia grew up in NYC suburbs, lived and raised kids in the Hudson Valley for many years before moving to Austin where she has been honing her craft for 17 years. She has a beautiful new record just out, The Field of Chazy. Check it out. In this conversation we talk about Claudia’s childhood, her move to Austin, her new record, inf...
Time to Connect Episode #64 - Tim Easton - February 16, 2024
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Thanks so much to singer-songwriter, troubadour, poet, and great guy, Tim Easton. This is Tim’s second guest spot on Time to Connect (yeah, I’m a big fan). Tim has a new record coming out very soon. In fact, the advance single is released today! In this conversation we talk about the past two years (since he was last a guest on the podcast), his songwriting, the challenges of being both a troub...
Time to Connect Episode #63 - Matt the Electrician - February 1, 2024
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Many thanks to Matt Sever (a.k.a. Matt the Electrician) for a really fun conversation. Matt is a terrific Austin-based singer-songwriter and just a stellar human being. He has released a lot of music over the past 20 years, including actual vinyl 45s. I’m a big fan of his 2021 studio album We Imagined an Ending, and he has a new studio album coming out on February 2 (The Ocean Knocked Me Down)....
Time to Connect Episode #62 - Daniel Markham - January 15, 2023
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Many thanks to Denton, Texas based songwriter and performer Daniel Markham. Daniel will soon be releasing his tenth record (sometime in early 2024) and will be touring to support that record. He’s been at it for years, and he has shared stages with the likes of Centro-matic, Alejandro Escovedo, Kurt Vile, Telegraph Canyon, Graham Weber’s Restos, and many more. In this conversation we talk about...
Time to Connect Episode #61 - John Inmon - January 1, 2024
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Many thanks to a true legend of Texas music, John Inmon. John was Jerry Jeff Walker’s lead guitar player in the Lost Gonzo Band, and he has played with a veritable who's who of Texas music, including Townes Van Zandt, Delbert McClinton, Jimmy LaFave, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Michael Martin Murphey, Eliza Gilkinson, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Steve Fromholz, and many more. These days John spends most of his...
Time to Connect Episode #60 - Claudia Engelhart - December 15, 2023
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Thanks so much to Claudia Engelhart, live sound engineer who has worked with a staggering list of musicians, including Bill Frisell, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Ron Carter, Michael Brecker, Grover Washington, Jr., Dave Holland, John Scofield, and many more. She has been Bill Frisell’s live sound engineer since 1990, and these days that is pretty much her exclusive ...
Time to Connect Episode #59 - Graham Weber - December 1, 2023
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Many thanks Graham Weber, Austin-based songwriter and performer. Graham’s new band Restos has a new record out (Ain’t Dead Yet) and they are touring that record now. It’s always a pleasure to speak with Graham. In this conversation we talk about the new record, what he’s been up to since his last Time to Connect episode (April, 2022), highlights of 2023, plans for 2024, bagel dates with his dau...
Time to Connect Episode #58 - Paul Cornish - November 15, 2023
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Thanks so much to Paul Cornish, genius pianist and a truly great guy. I enjoyed this conversation very much. Paul is an amazing musician and an inspiring man. He started playing piano in his hometown of Houston at age 5, where he attended the prestigious High School for the Performing Arts, and he has been in the Los Angeles area for nine years now. He’s played with an impressive range of perfo...
Time to Connect Episode #57 - Will Johnson - November 1, 2023
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Many thanks to the one of my favorite humans, Will Johnson. Will was kind enough to be a repeat customer on this podcast, to catch us up on all the goings on in his life in the year and a half since he was last on the show. Perhaps the most obvious update is that he is now a member of Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit band, and has been touring extensively with them. He also has a new record out, No Ordi...
Time to Connect Episode #56 - Jalen Baker - October 15, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #56 - Jalen Baker - October 15, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #55 - Ron Rash - October 1, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #55 - Ron Rash - October 1, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #54 - Peter Bernstein - September 15, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #54 - Peter Bernstein - September 15, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #53 - Aidan Levy - September 1, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #53 - Aidan Levy - September 1, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #52 - Johnathan Blake - August 15, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #52 - Johnathan Blake - August 15, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #51 - Rod Picott - August 1, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #51 - Rod Picott - August 1, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #50 (season 2) - Britton Beisenherz - July 14, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #50 (season 2) - Britton Beisenherz - July 14, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #49 (season 2) - Jacob Furr - June 30, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #49 (season 2) - Jacob Furr - June 30, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #48 (season 2) - Greg Schroeder - June 16, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #48 (season 2) - Greg Schroeder - June 16, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #47 (season 2) - Brian T. Atkinson - June 2, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #47 (season 2) - Brian T. Atkinson - June 2, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #46 (season 2) - Kathy McCarty - May 19, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #46 (season 2) - Kathy McCarty - May 19, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #45 (season 2) - Ed Rogers - May 5, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #45 (season 2) - Ed Rogers - May 5, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #44 (season 2) - Isaac Hoskins - April 21, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #44 (season 2) - Isaac Hoskins - April 21, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #43 (season 2) - William Harries Graham - April 7, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #43 (season 2) - William Harries Graham - April 7, 2023
Time to Connect Episode #42 (season 2) - Anthony Wilson - March 24, 2023
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Time to Connect Episode #42 (season 2) - Anthony Wilson - March 24, 2023

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bethwilliams7926
    @bethwilliams7926 28 днів тому

    What a great heart-felt interview. I got a lot out of this listening while I draw this morning.

  • @vickireed9478
    @vickireed9478 Місяць тому

    You are an incredible writer Jim. And a wonderful human being.

  • @TheLongCut1
    @TheLongCut1 Місяць тому

    Midway through and loving this interview. Thanks for doing it! Love Willys music and books.

  • @bettywilson6351
    @bettywilson6351 Місяць тому

    "I'm not a writer, per se." I call BS.

  • @MikoajMankowski-ng4pe
    @MikoajMankowski-ng4pe 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for that

  • @DaveElke
    @DaveElke 5 місяців тому

    Always good to hear a Bill interview!

  • @fukudahiroyath5320
    @fukudahiroyath5320 5 місяців тому

    Bill Frisell! I'm very happy to hear his story. How wonderful!🎸💛

  • @mostwordofall
    @mostwordofall 5 місяців тому

    Good to see Bill back on the show!

  • @songpoets-ramcey
    @songpoets-ramcey 6 місяців тому

    All the music-nerds like myself still have CD players. Several in my home and I still have one in my car as well. Terry's new album is SUPERB!

  • @rosa4kiddos
    @rosa4kiddos 7 місяців тому

    One of the finest songwriters on the planet. Thank you for interviewing him.

  • @DKGifford19608
    @DKGifford19608 8 місяців тому

    Listened to Sophomore Slump this morning and was wondering about Jason. There was a Live at KEXP 15 years ago where I remember him talking about the choice to move out of LA. At the time I didn’t understand, now I’m in my 40’s and trying to establish my post city life and create meaning with all the experiences, relationships and inputs (like music). That interview shaped me much like his music. Glad to see him doing seemingly well settled in his existence.

  • @robertcudlipp3426
    @robertcudlipp3426 9 місяців тому

    Magic interview. I live in Australia and came to learn of John's slashing lead guitar playing, mainly over recent years when watching, and mega rewatching him make that black Tele " cry and sing", when backing Jerry Jeff on the Austin City Limits/Texas Connection. Just magic lead playing, yes that must be the better part of 50 years' ago. From the guarded little John mentioned about Jerry Jeff, Scamp must have been more than a handful at tines. Shortly after his death, Jimmy Buffett said he doubted if Jerry Jeff would have made it to 40, he certainly did. Would love to hear a longer interview with John talking in my detail about those "interesting" days in Austin in the mid 70's and 80s. Appreciate he , going from vinyl and Cd credits, didn't appear to play on many of Jerry's vinyls and Cds. In any event, very enjoyable and would love to hear more from him. Great show 👏.

  • @robertwood2490
    @robertwood2490 9 місяців тому

    I've seen Claudia at so many Frisell shows! Claudia, you need to write a book!

  • @MarcUrselli
    @MarcUrselli 9 місяців тому

    Great interview John and Claudia!

  • @jacobfurrmusic
    @jacobfurrmusic 9 місяців тому

    What a great interview John!!!

  • @chipshirley
    @chipshirley 10 місяців тому

    Cool interview.....

  • @wadecottingham
    @wadecottingham Рік тому

    so good to hear Micah talk after enjoying his performances so much. Excellent interview, thx!!!!

  • @woden22
    @woden22 Рік тому

    This should have a billion views and a billion and one likes, inexplicably. Rutili is a dynamic musical genius and as great a poet as Dylan in a totally different, neo-cubist Americana vein. Anyone who writes a lyric like : "the book is aching for the tree / return, return, return to me / the spark is aching for the light / return, return, return tonight" is a goddamn master in my opinion.

  • @taconroyme
    @taconroyme Рік тому

    There's a song in this interview waiting to be written. Wonderful moments of introspection.

  • @markkimmell7230
    @markkimmell7230 Рік тому

    Thanks for some really good questions! Rod is a very talented and thoughtful guy and I hope more folks will find his music and writing as a result of this interview.

  • @Beifer_
    @Beifer_ Рік тому

    thx for this interview !

  • @barbarabese1
    @barbarabese1 Рік тому

    Thanks for this interview! Britton is my nephew by marriage, and I learned more about him in this short hour than I have ever known. He is so gifted in many ways. I think a great epitaph for him would be, "He showed his love by example".

  • @markgaines6904
    @markgaines6904 Рік тому

    Califone would be mega sellers if we had a world who celebrated creativity. Thanks for this interview

  • @jeddak
    @jeddak Рік тому

    What a great conversation. Love BF, definitely one of my top 10 favorite musicians ever.

  • @strictlyjazzsoundspodcast

    Good interview. I'm the host of Strictly Jazz Sounds and I enjoyed the conversation.

  • @RayFinck
    @RayFinck Рік тому

    Excellent interview buddy. I get you better now! Thanks.

  • @ArthurSutherland
    @ArthurSutherland Рік тому

    One of the best Jason Lytle interviews.

  • @galbeeri8360
    @galbeeri8360 Рік тому

    that was interesting :] thanks

  • @edshaw610
    @edshaw610 Рік тому

    Great listen, thanks guys

  • @neil_eerdmans
    @neil_eerdmans Рік тому

    Hi Mike!

  • @paulschoninger7565
    @paulschoninger7565 Рік тому

    I really love this interview. But then again I love me some Radney

  • @dirtbikedreaming9348
    @dirtbikedreaming9348 Рік тому

    Thank you for the last two questions.

  • @tvjazzman1
    @tvjazzman1 2 роки тому

    You know, that amazing player, a little unsung but a monster in any genre he choices, that guy!!

  • @RayBrown
    @RayBrown 2 роки тому

    Wonderful interview and I second John's recommendations concerning Vanessa's Modern Age and Mixed Tape cds. Her work and that of her band is fascinating!!

  • @richardthurston2171
    @richardthurston2171 2 роки тому

    Very nice. Bill is a real treasure.

  • @stefanobonoli8783
    @stefanobonoli8783 2 роки тому

    Bill and Double Trio? Yes! ❤️

  • @amcgrath5918
    @amcgrath5918 2 роки тому

    do richard buckner!

  • @murduk88
    @murduk88 2 роки тому

    The Lead Belly story alone was worth the price of admission. Thanks to Florence for joining and you, John, for bringing her to the channel.

  • @joshuastuckey5506
    @joshuastuckey5506 2 роки тому

    It is hard to describe what I just saw. I listened to his songs then listened to the one at the end of this show. I had never heard of Matt before. It is both inspirational and soul crushing. Inspirational because he might be one of the best writers I have had the pleasure to listen to. Soul crushing because I have spent this much time without his artistry. How that is possible is a reminder that the best of them are likely not household names but grind it out and have two jobs. For the sake of the word art…I hope this becomes his full time gig in the near future. I am a huge fan now.

  • @greenline44
    @greenline44 2 роки тому

    #ThanksForTheMusic #TheBadAsseeryIsStrong

  • @timetoconnectwithjohnkraji3554
    @timetoconnectwithjohnkraji3554 2 роки тому

    Apologies for the low volume on my end. Will get this fixed for future episodes.

  • @daytonkrajicek1351
    @daytonkrajicek1351 2 роки тому

    Really great interview John. Loved hearing from Will. Thanks.

  • @mccreature
    @mccreature 2 роки тому

    Great guys. Great talk!

  • @TheLongCut1
    @TheLongCut1 2 роки тому

    Another fantastic interview. Man, The Gourds getting back together would be incredible news!

  • @TheLongCut1
    @TheLongCut1 2 роки тому

    Loved this. Thanks for doing it.

  • @jimmohr
    @jimmohr 2 роки тому

    Thanks John - Great interview! Brent is the most down-to-earth songwriter I have had the pleasure to know.

  • @randywhitekiller6836
    @randywhitekiller6836 2 роки тому

    Thank you, Kevin. Bodisatvah is accurate.

  • @HillbillyHaiku
    @HillbillyHaiku 2 роки тому

    Let's Live!

  • @randallmiller8314
    @randallmiller8314 2 роки тому

    Great first episode, John! I really enjoyed Jon Dee’s comments/stories! And now I have some new music to appreciate!!

  • @DanViewtube
    @DanViewtube 2 роки тому

    is a cool dude ;-)