What It Is

Episode 228: Final What It Is on WNCW

2012-05-07T13:55:16Z

WNCW's Stina Sieg joins Joe Kendrick in this final show on public radio. We recap the week's shows about the passing of Levon Helm and what is good in music today, and reflect on the show's 4 1/2 year run on WNCW. This is the live broadcast from 4-27-12.

Episode 227: What Is Good In Music Today

2012-04-26T20:11:51Z

Daniel Coston and Aaron Berg join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation about some of the good news in the music world. The digital age has transformed the landscape of the music business, and while it may be harder to make money selling music, the volume of music being made and the connectivity of artists and fans has gone through the roof.

This is the full version of the show that was edited for radio broadcast 4-25 and 4-26-12

Episode 226: Remembering Levon Helm

2012-04-26T20:09:04Z

With the sad news of the passing of Levon Helm last week, I quickly called on panelists Bob Hinkle and Jeff Eason. Bob worked with The Band on their Rock Of Ages album and knew Levon, and Jeff, like many of us, is a huge fan and has seen Levon play live. We talk by phone in this tribute to Levon that is the full version of the show that was edited for radio broadcast 4-23 and 4-24-12

Episode 225: Record Store Day 2012

2012-04-19T15:23:24Z

What It Is previews the 5th annual Record Store Day with panelist Aaron Berg and Daniel Coston. We discuss the importance of retail music outlets, some details of regional stores' offerings and live performances on 4/21/12, and touch on the culture of record stores.

This is the full version of the show that was edited for radio broadcast 4-18 and 4-19-12

Episode 224: Daniel Coston on Photography

2012-04-19T15:22:06Z

Daniel Coston has worked for artists like Johnny Cash, Wilco, the Left Banke and many others. He joins host Joe Kendrick and panelist Aaron Berg in a conversation about his current and upcoming shows in Charlotte and Madison County, NC. We also talk about the role of photography in making a music icon, and the decline of the profession in the digital age.

Radio broadcast 4-16 and 4-17-12

Episode 223: Publicity Stunts

2012-04-19T15:20:49Z

Recently, Jack White released his new single on floppy disc via 1000 balloons from the rooftop of his label, Third Man, in Nashville. It got us thinking about some of our favorite over-the-top moments in music. Host Joe Kendrick is joined by Aaron Berg and Daniel Coston.

Radio broadcast 4-11 and 4-12-12

Episode 222: Celebrating the Life and Music of Earl Scurggs

2012-04-19T15:19:40Z

Earl Scruggs passed away on March 28, 2012. Host Joe Kendrick is joined by Daniel Coston and Aaron Berg in this tribute to a NC native and world wide music legend.

Radio broadcast 4-9 and 4-10-12

Episode 221: Farewell Fred Mills

2012-04-19T15:14:55Z

What It Is bids farewell to founding panelist and Blurt magazine editor Fred Mills as he prepares to move from Asheville to Raleigh, NC. Fred is joined by Carol Rifkin and Jeff Eason in this look back on his four and a half years of talk shows with What It Is and some favorite memories of Asheville.

This is the full version of the show that was edited for radio broadcast 4-2-12

Episode 220: Catching Up With What It Is

2012-03-23T15:22:05Z

With founding panelist Fred Mills leaving the region, we took him up on a request to look back on our 4+ years of music conversations on the show.

Carol Rifkin and Jeff Eason join host Joe Kendrick and our departing colleague and friend in this synopsis of the origins of What It Is, some favorite shows and our observations about what it has accomplished.

This is the full conversation that was edited for radio broadcast 3-20 to 3-22-12

Episode 219: Larry & Jenny Keel's album, Classic

2012-03-22T15:34:17Z

Larry and Jenny Keel talk with host Joe Kendrick about their upcoming album, Classic, with original material and covers of artists Bob Marley and Doc Boggs to boot. This is the show that was edited for radio broadcast 3-19-12.