Jezebel Jones and Friends Get Up Close, Personal, and Instrumentally Innovative in Studio 5

After 3 long years spent in the Lone Star State, Jezebel Jones finally returned to the Twin Cities last Wednesday to share her serendipitously solemn vibes with the Studio 5 crew. Joined by her singer-songwriter friends Bruce Springsteen look-alike, Jeff Crandall of Swallows and Phillip Westfall aka Blood Brother (Phillip alongside his own homemade instrument, no less), Jezebel emitted tales concerning her travels, the enigma of death, a romance with whiskey (who can’t relate to that?), and a hell of a lot more. She displayed a vivacious versatility by sifting between bright, upbeat rhythms and melodies to creeping, emotion-stuffed ballads, the story beneath each number as captivating as the last. 

The entire set was a series of dynamics in itself. Between three different singers and their distinguished styles taking their turn at the mic’s helm, Phillip displayed his personal instrumental creation, an electric banjo-esque guitar complete with drum triggers and some intricate inputs, which made for serious one-man band action. 

Jezebel released her first full-length album, Queen Of The Devil’s Rodeo, back in November of 2011, and it’s available on her website. She has since made the move from Austin, Texas to Seattle, Washington, so, unfortunately, it won’t be often that you’ll see her strolling the streets of Minneapolis. However, when she does return, this writer strongly urges you to catch a glimpse of her musical prowess the soonest instant that you can. 

Links are provided below to Jezebel Jones’ website and Facebook page:

Website: http://www.jezebeljones.com/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JezebelJonesMusic?fref=ts

Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come! 

If you would like to make a donation, simply call us at 612-341-3144, or donate online! 

Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  

https://archive.org/details/270JezebelJonesFriends

(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

Check out the video on our You Tube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KFAIRocks 

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kfai-fm/sets/72157657880409861

-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette

Dred I Dread Drops The Beat In Studio 5

After the second successive band cancellation on Live From Studio 5!, it seemed like our beloved studio and its hosts may very well be on the verge of entering crisis mode. However, Minneapolis-based reggae band Dred I Dread swooped in just in the nick of time to simultaneously save the show and kick out an unstoppable torrent of pumped-up island grooves. Unraveling their innovated interpretation of the traditional reggae style, Dred I Dread successfully ended the Twin Cities rain-'n’-cold streak this week by reminding us that even we are worthy of an authentic slice of ocean-esque reggae jam. 

In studio, Alex Cole tapped the keys with veteran prominence, guitarist Serdar Guvenc and bassist Paul Kammeyer provided some ultra-chill fretwork, drummer Rawle G provided an incessantly laid-back snare beat, and singer Pee Wee Dred demonstrated his soul-infused melodic chops. 

The band has received a handful of awards within its existence, including “Best Local Reggae Band” by City Pages in 1999, and “Best Reggae Band in Minnesota” by members of the Minnesota Music Academy in both 2000 and 2001. Check out their website and an upcoming live performance, and prepare to feel a new sensation of relaxation overcome your delicate little collection of nerve endings, a feeling you might not've known since your roommate threw out that badass bean bag chair.

Links are provided below to Dred I Dread’s website and Facebook page:

Website: http://www.dredidread.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dredidread/timeline

Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come! 

If you would like to make a donation, simply call us at 612-341-3144, or donate online! 

Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  

Archive

(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

Check out the video on our You Tube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KFAIRocks 

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here: Flickr Pix

-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette

Maria Isa Provides Studio 5 With Some Earth Shattering Grooves

Maria Isa graced Studio 5 this weekend with her Latina-soulful-Bomba style, which embodied diligently smooth melodies, syncopated rap segments, and an armada of percussion and synth-y sounds. Having shared the mighty stage with giants like Atmosphere, Slick Rick, The Roots, Ghostface Killah, Brother Ali, Semisonic, and more, it’s no secret that Maria is no secret to the music scene that is rapidly developing around us. Maria’s voice is one of hinted intensity; a voice that commands the attention but, once commanded, caresses it with the gentle hand of both sincerity and poetic integrity.

Accompanying her in the studio last Wednesday, her band dubbed “The Fellas”, included DJ Tony Trouble, rappers Mike the Martyr and Muja Messiah, Charlie Keys on the keys themselves, and Truth Mays, applying some serious sound to a pair of congas. 

As if being an ultra-cool Latin vocalist weren’t enough, Maria is also involved in film, acting, songwriting, amongst other things, like having organized several walk-a-thons and fundraisers to help raise awareness for juvenile diabetes. Her shortened musical description is as follows: “Mix beat street with drops of Purple Rain”. The way things look now, it seems like Maria Isa may very well have the Purple Rain influence bearing down on the Twin Cities, and beyond, for quite some time. 

Links are provided below to Maria Isa’s website and Facebook page:

Website: www.misotarico.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maria-Isa/208410425593?sk=timeline

Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come! 

If you would like to make a donation, simply call us at 612-341-3144, or donate online! 

Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kfai-fm/sets/72157656884817135

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  

https://archive.org/details/267MariaIsa
(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

Check out the video on our You Tube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KFAIRocks 

-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette

Elena Brings Her Magic to "Live From Studio 5!"

Greetings, Fans, Followers, and Even Detractors

     Even if you hate us, at least you’re paying attention.  This Blog is late, since our Blogster Supreme, Seth Hynes-Marquette is on vacation and therefore this task is left with lesser beings.  Now we could have axted him to Blog anyway since the program can be heard at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives but then we wouldn’t want to ruin his vacation.

     So now our crack team, or should I say cracked team of Doug and Dewglass will forge ahead:

     Elena is a singer, songwriter and aerialist.  (You will have to see her LIVE in order to experience that.)  Her first EP, "The Girl I Know", is a soulful pop compilation about self-reclamation and is now available.   Her live performance delivers a soothing intimacy perfect for easy listening.  Oh, those harmonies!   Elena brought her A game with her jazzy pop rendition of her music, tickling our ears with melodies and ivory keys and setting the stage for an evening that left us wishing for more.

     Elena just released a new CD, her first EP, "The Girl I Know", a soulful pop compilation about self-reclamation.  She hopes to continue expanding as an artist, reaching audiences around the globe, touring and producing new music.  You can start sampling her music by checking out the forever archives of this show.

Here are links to give you more information about Elena than we have time to impart:

http://babybluearts.com/Elena.htm

http://www.misselenadarling.com/

https://www.facebook.com/misselenadarling?fref=ts

Don’t forget to support “Live From Studio 5!” with your likes, comments and your treasure.  We can’t do this without you, so c’mon, join us on line, offline, in studio, or any way you want.

You can hear us every Wednesday night on KFAI FM, 90.3 in Minneapolis or 106.7 in St. Paul or live streaming on the Internet at KFAI.org.  If you miss the live show you can listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  Elena on our FOREVER Archives

The video is available by clicking here:  Elena's Video

Each night we post Flickr pix here: Elena's Pix

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Contact Doug :  doug@dougthethug.com, or Dewglass at dewglassproductions@gmail.com