In this bonus episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, Jeremy Powell sits down with Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins to talk about his ALS diagnosis, his foundation Hop On a Cure, and the song he wrote for his daughters. Despite the heavy topic, there are plenty of laughs, memories, and music, including an in-studio performance of the hit song Toes.
Rock 'n' roll from Atlanta, Last Chance Riders bring a mix of gritty guitar work and Southern soul to Peach Jam. Once on the cusp of a full-time career before COVID hit, they're now making their way back to life on the road.
Ringgold's Ryan Oyer, a singer-songwriter from Season 2 of Peach Jam, returns to Georgia Public Broadcasting to share news about his new album and his new love.
Macon’s Angel Ocasio Jr. found his love for music in The House of God Church and its Sacred Steel sound. Now he shares his passion and love for that sound with the world.
Atlanta-based alternative rock band Frigga Five reflects on their journey from basement rehearsals to sold-out shows. With stories of family, grit, and a growing place in the city’s vibrant music scene, they share what it means to build something together from the ground up.
“In his four terms, my father played for FDR 24 times, they had a warm friendship," recalled Mr. Jackson Jr. The night before FDR collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage, he spent the evening listening to Graham Jackson Sr. practice on his accordion — an instrument purchased in New York City by Winthrop Rockefeller, philanthropist and future Arkansas Governor.
Being in a band today takes a lot more than just writing great songs. You also need to be your own graphic designer, talent booker, social media strategist — and that’s before you even pick up an instrument. In this episode, The Ides of June take us behind the scenes to show what it really takes to be a working musician in today’s music world.
Valdosta’s Katherine Ball has an almost inexplicable draw to her hometown. Her story is full of trials, tribulations, and 2,000-mile road trips that all point her back home to South Georgia.
The grand opening of the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (Orca) was held March 18th in Macon. The new facility will serve children between 5-18 thoughts the arts and musical education.
Matthew Kaminski, the Braves’ organist known for trolling opposing players, is more than a ballpark entertainer. He's also a skilled musician, teacher, and bandleader. Mondo Hammondo, one of his many projects, allows Matthew to explore his more adventurous side by diving into the more obscure musical genres of Exotica (Tiki Bar Music)
On this episode of Peach Jam, you’ll meet Travis and Dakota Page of The Page Brothers Band from Adel, Ga. They say they’re “a band of brothers with a swampy, Southern sound rooted in bluesy rock n’ roll and Georgia soul” and that description is pretty much perfect.
To celebrate Arts in Education month, we're rerunning one of our favorite arts episodes! Join us in conversation with music teachers, Melissa Delman and Michael Kobito to learn how music can develop a greater sense of community and collaboration in our classrooms.
From performing onstage at Madison Square Garden to writing music for hit television shows, this Grammy-award-winning Atlanta native has already amassed an impressive resume….and she’s just getting started. Welcome Jordan L’Oreal to the Peach Jam family.
Jesse Williams says "Music is medicine. Makes time fly. Makes things pause and puts words and sounds to things that are otherwise abstract and hard to get across.” This sweet soul from the North Georgia Mountains is a heck of a musician. Her guitar doesn’t just sing—it cries, howls, and tells stories.
Billboard once called Tinsley Ellis a "blues/rock master.” In this episode, Tinsley reflects on 50 years in the music business with many more to go. The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
In show business, being a 'triple threat' means mastering singing, dancing, and acting—and Conyers’ own Coley Gilchrist has done just that. Discover her story, her passion, and how she bring it all together on stage and beyond.
Hailing from Marietta, Ga., by way of Texas, Kyle Bradley’s brand of "country adjacent" Americana is full of soulful storytelling with more than a dash of fun. Heavily influenced by his literature teacher at Sprayberry High School, Kyle's musical journey hit full speed during his college days in Statesboro after some encouragement from his coworkers and friends.
Peter and Orlando explore this rich, intimate biography, from critically acclaimed author Peter Ames Carlin. This book looks beyond the sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll to open a window into the fascinating lives of four college friends — Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry — who stuck together at any cost, until the end.
Killer Mike, a Black man from Atlanta, Ga., and El-P, a white man from Brooklyn, N.Y., have transformed what should have been the twilight of their careers as rappers into their biggest spotlight yet. Known as the hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, they have headlined festivals worldwide, become action figures and Marvel comic book characters, spearheaded a worldwide countercultural movement, and played a significant role in the last two presidential elections.
