Jeff Sweatman talks with Joss Stone about her new album “Colour Me Free”. The 22-year-old UK starlet got her start in music at age 15, and this is already her fourth album. Jeff also got her to share a great James Brown story.
Corner Lounge: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings 12-12-09
Before their sold out concert at The Jefferson Theater, Sharon Jones and a couple Dap Kings dropped by The Corner Lounge to talk about the holidays, Daptone Records, and their plans for 2010.
Melissa Howard talks to the former prison guard about her career as a frontwoman for the band that has a true 70’s-soul throwback sound, and how she feels about Amy Winehouse’s success using the same group as her backing band.
Corner Lounge: Infamous Stringdusters & Sara Watkins 11-21-09
Before a sold out Corner-sponsored concert at The Southern, The Infamous Stringdusters and special guest Sara Watkins performed a five-song Corner Lounge Private Performance at The Sound Studios in Charlottesville. There was an audience of about 60 Corner VIP contest winners in attendance for this live session recording.
Corner Lounge: Joe Purdy 11-20-09
Before his first-ever concert appearance in Charlottesville, Joe Purdy dropped by The Corner Lounge and played some epic solo/acoustic songs! Joe is from rural Arkansas and has 12 albums to his credit, and has become one of the most successful artists with an internet-based following, while not having any major “hits” or significant radio airplay.
Corner Lounge: Genna Matthew 11-18-09
Genna Matthew got her start at age 15 at the Music Resource Center. Her debut full-length album “Don’t Let The Sun” was just released. She’s also a UVA first-year and talks about life as a student and performing singer-songwriter. She also performs live/acoustic in The Corner Lounge, and talks about the song “Waitlist” which has become a UVA favorite, about her time on the school’s Wait List.
Ah Holly Fam’ly
Jeremy of Ah Holly Fam’ly talked with Melissa Goode. They discussed the band’s move to Portland and some of the interesting instruments that they play. Watch the video of the interview at www.youtube.com/wnrnradio
Alex Caton at WNRN
Alex Caton talked with Anne Williams on Acoustic Sunrise before her show at The Southern. They discussed where Alex recorded her most recent album, and what the future holds for her touring. Watch the video of the interview at www.youtube.com/wnrnradio
Sons of Bill at WNRN
James and Sam Wilson from Sons of Bill talked with Anne Williams on Acoustic Sunrise before their show at The Jefferson Theater. Sons of Bill played the first show at the theater since it’s three year renovation. Watch the video of the interview at www.youtube.com/wnrnradio
Nathan Moore at WNRN
Nathan Moore was Anne Williams’ guest on Acoustic Sunrise. He stopped by the WNRN studios before his show at The Mockingbird. The video of the interview is up at www.youtube.com/wnrnradio.
Blind Pilot on WNRN
Blind Pilot interviewed with Melissa Goode before their show with The Low Anthem at The Southern. The band talked about how they got started and played a few songs from their album “3 Rounds and a Sound”. To watch videos from this session, go to youtube.com/wnrnradio.
Corner Lounge: Derek Trucks Band 11-10-09
Before their concert at UVA’s Old Cabell Hall, we were honored to welcome the Derek Trucks Band to The Corner Lounge. The band plugged-in for this great live session and interview. Derek also discusses life-on-the-road for his two children when both parents are full-time musicians, and plans for 2010.
Corner Lounge: Harper Simon 11-8-09
After his weekend concert appearance, Harper Simon dropped by The Corner Lounge to talk with Melissa Howard and play a few songs solo/acoustic. He talked about being the son of music royalty (Paul Simon) and all the notable guests on his debut album.