KSPS PBS Podcasts

Dancer/choreographer Monica Mota and guitarist/composer Mellad Abeid join me to talk about how they each found flamenco, where they found each other as artistic collaborators, and why flamenco is so stylistically singular, passionate, and powerful. Watch their full episode their dance/music performance on Inland Sessions premiering Monday, November 18th at 7:30pm PT on KSPS-PBS Channel 7.1 in the INW, streaming on ksps.org, and all past episodes archived at ksps.org/inlandsessions

Eddy Pace of Evergreen Afrodub Orchestra joins us to talk about following his dream to build a collaborative ensemble of the region's best musicians to come together for the love of reggae, Afrobeat, jazz, and funk. Colossal horns, big percussion, and layered guitars over a backbone of bass describes EAO's mostly instrumental jams, but it doesn't explain how Eddy brought Evergreen Afrobeat together or what it takes to keep a rotating band of 8-10 musicians dedicated to the style of groovy rhythms this band loves to lay down for audiences. Watch Evergreen Afrodub Orchestra's full Inland Sessions performance premiering Monday November 4th, 7:30pm PST on KSPS-PBS digital on TV, and ksps.org to stream live everywhere else. Please explore our archive of Inland Sessions performances and podcasts at ksps.org/inlandsessions.

Singer/songwriter Olivia Brownlee visits to talk about her music and all the ways she's found (so far) to connect people and communities through song and dance as a musician, educator, communicator, and presenter on this week's episode, and brings us unplugged performances of her original music alongside a surprise heartfelt acoustic cover. Find out more about Inland Sessions and featured artists at ksps.org/inlandsessions Learn how to support education, local music, independent artists, and regional storytelling through donations to KSPS-PBS, the Public Television station for the Inland Northwest, broadcasting quality programming to urban, rural, and remote areas across 4 U.S. states and 3 Canadian territories at ksps.org.

Raleigh Brown, Sky Dornbirer, and Zack Francis of Left Over Soul join us for a chat and a couple stripped down unplugged versions of their 9-piece soul combo's music. Inland Sessions is produced by KSPS-PBS TV in Spokane, Washington showcasing the original music and talented musicians of the Inland Northwest. Find exclusive performances, extras, and more Inland Sessions podcasts at ksps.org/inland-sessions.  Find out more about today's guest Left Over Soul, by looking for them on social media!

Jayson Orth visits Inland Sessions to talk about how he developed as a musician and his newest project, a one-man lo-fi instrumental sound machine he calls August to August. Watch August to August perform a half-hour set without commercial interruption streaming on demand at ksps.org/inlandsessions, and with ads for a global audience at youtube. KSPS-PBS produces Inland Sessions in Spokane, Washington and broadcasts PBS content all the way from the Cascades to the Rockies, and between the Columbia River to the Arctic Circle.

Jason Garrett Evans is a neo-soul artist from Spokane, Washington and brought Cosmic Fantasy to help him fill out his original music on his second visit to Inland Sessions. Jason talks a little about how church introduced him to music, how karaoke gave him room to try new things, and how becoming a music director for a church helped him learn to communicate with audiences through live performance.

Quinton Kamara and Bobby Meador of No Soap, Radio! a larger 7-piece ensemble - to talk about being a marching band nerd and learning to have the greatest time of your life playing music with your friends. What do they sound like? Quinton suggests "headbanger jazz!"

Dario Re is the songwriter and bandleader of Heat Speak, and he visits to talk about the heart of his music including an exclusive acoustic solo performance of "Cupboard of a Grand Fir" of their brand new De Bouquet Ok album.

Ben Rose of Hoodoo Udu join us in studio to talk about his initiation into the world of music and how he expresses himself as a musician, songwriter, and teacher. Inland Sessions is recorded and produced in Spokane, Washington by KSPS-PBS. See full uninterrupted musical performances by this artist and more at ksps.org/inlandsessions

Today we're spending time with Latrice Williams talking about how she learned from her past and leans on her faith to create the Latrice Williams Experience, a combination of singing, performance, and storytelling.   Find out more about our guests, watch performances of Inland Sessions, or learn more about how you can support independent artists in the KSPS-PBS broadcast range including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana in the U.S. and British Colombia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan in Canada by visiting ksps.org/inlandsessions. Support this podcast and KSPS-PBS public television directly by donating to ksps.org/pod

Jake Rozier joins us to talk about how making music was second nature as a child, but lost his way. Jake had to take a long pathway to come back to music and why he decided he turned to music to help him survive, featuring two live solo acoustic performances. Producer & Host: Zana Morrow Sound Engineer: Todd Anderson

William Berry composes, arranges, is the music director and also first trumpet for Clarion Brass, with Dr. Andrea Olsen conducting the annual "This is What Christmas Sounds Like" concert presented by KSPS-PBS. Clarion Brass is a 14-piece brass ensemble who've been gathering since 1993 to play the music of Spokane-based composer William Berry.  Berry and Olsen talk about how music has shaped their lives and what it means to be a high level professional musician working with these large and talented classically-trained ensembles. Watch the Clarion Brass concert at ksps.org or pbs.org, premiering December 18th 2023

Twahan Simultaneous began rapping when he was 6 years old and brings his rhythm and style for words to our podcast room to talk about how music gave him a safe space and poetry gave him something to say. Pieces: "I Can Sell You Anything (partial)" and "Garbage Day". Host: Zana Morrow Sound: Neil Vanos

The Riverside Trio from Spokane, Washington perform a range of music from classical to pop in their chamber ensemble, often playing for memory care centers helping "to connect people who feel disconnected" through the power of live music. Today they talk about how music changed and shaped their own lives, and the power of music to connect us.

Poet Shantell Jackson came to Spokane by way of Buffalo, New York and brought a passion for words with her. During our conversation she talks about her poetry and her path to exploring and accepting her own vulnerability through writing and performing her poetry.  Watch her Inland Sessions episode which premieres Monday 11/20/2023 or watch archived episodes of Inland Sessions at ksps.org.

Odyssey is a 3-piece heavy metal instrumental band from Spokane, Washington who have released a panoply of full length studio albums and EPs over the 15 years they've been playing together. Featuring: Jordan Hilker Lukas Hilker Jerrick Crites

Betsy Rogue is a charming 3-piece folk ensemble from Spokane, Washington Liz Rognez on guitar, Heather Montgomery on viola, and Jerrilyn Harris on cello, their three-part harmonies offer rich storytelling to listeners. During this interview, the three members of Betsy Rogue talk about music in their life.

Jacob Rountree's poetic lyricism is the anchor of his soulful sound as a singer/songwriter visiting us for a set from his home base in Bozeman, Montana. For more information about Inland Sessions, to watch back episodes, or if you'd like learn about how you can personally support arts, education, civic-health, and building community  through locally-produced public television please visit ksps.org.

Jaeda is a hip-hop artist who started in Spokane, Washington but over her 20 year career she has grown as a musician, producer, and community organizer around creating and celebrating hip hop music in the Northwest.

The Red Books bring a new sound to the Inland Sessions stage, but during this podcast they reveal more about how they came to music, how they view success, and also an acoustic set sure to make you tingle.