Recording the Ilo Ferreira special

Aloha folks. This afternoon I got to record an incredible in-depth interview with Vic Latham. Some of you may not know who Latham is. He lived quite a life. He was one of the original Key West legends who owned the famed Full Moon Saloon. He had some great stories and was really honest about the drinking and the Key West boogey. He had quite a claim to fame. He said he shared Jimmy Buffett's first joint in New Orleans. His words, not mine! He knew Mr. Buffett from circa 1965 or 1966...the French Quarter days. Boy, did he have some stories.

We began producing the Ilo Ferreira special. Ilo Ferreira is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whom Jimmy Buffett, Chris Blackwell and Tom Freston (the Godfather of MTV) met in Cape Verde off of the West Coast of Africa. They were trying to meet Cesária Évora, who was this week's guest on TAIT. Man, the Ilo special is a long time coming. I am very enthused. We have had some really big cheeses express interest in it, including Chris Blackwell of Island Records...yes, THE Chris Blackwell. The man who brought reggae and Bob Marley to the world. I am really humbled by our little show. I have to say I am proud it is growing so much. There was one person who didn't want this show to happen. I think Ilo will be glad it was produced. What a wonderful fellow. I am proud of him and happy that fate has stepped in and seen him through. Check out his EP "Ilo" on Mailboat Records, it's a hot plate!

I bought a roasted chicken, the entire bird and we ate it in honor of Ilo. Listen in and find out why. We ate the whole chicken.

Jeff and I also spent a long time cataloging all of our past episodes. We are trying to keep better records. We feel like TAIT is a musical artifact, so we are trying to keep the archives accurate and complete. At some point, we hope to archive every episode online to allow you all to listen for free to any show. After all, TAIT is a global entertainment solution for a changing world.

Please let me know what you think. I am very honored to have you as listeners. One Love.

TAIT #177 with Cesária Évora

The Cesária Évora special

Cesária Évora , "the barefoot diva" is an internationally famous singer of Morna. For those of you unfamiliar with morna, it is a genre of music and dance from Cape Verde. The Cape Verde is an island nation found off of the Western Coast of Africa.Cape Verdean music incorporates Portugese, Caribbean, African and Brazilian influences. Morna is the national music of Cape Verde. The history of Morna goes all the way back to the 18th century and is typically sung in Cape Verdean Creole.

Many of you listeners have become familiar with a rising star named Ilo Ferreira also hailing from Cape Verde. Ilo was discovered in part because of Cesária Évora. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and friends had been exploring the incredible music scene in the African country of Mali. On the way back home they wanted to meet the legendary Cesária Évora. After being welcome in Évora's home, she never came downstairs to meet the group, so instead they decided to scout for local music. It was here Jimmy Buffett met Ilo Ferreira.

This vantage point of our travel on the songlines is with Cesária Évora, the most famous singer of Morna. Along with enchanting music from far sides of the world as well as some songs you may know by heart, with the help of her translator, we will hear the story of Cesária Évora, loved in France, Turkey, the United States, parts of the Caribbean and throughout the world.

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Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 28, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - July 31, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - August 2, 2009

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Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 29, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 30, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - August 1, 2009
(Note all times listed are Eastern)

TAIT #176 with John Goodwin unplugged

"The Love Dude" with our special guest John Goodwin
Produced by Paul Leslie and Jeff Pike
(Special thanks to Henry H. Jordan III and David Brainard for additional recording and engineering)

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."
-Thomas Merton in 'No Man Is an Island'

Our special guest John Goodwin is a man who breathes and lives his art. His creativity is evident in his many intense paintings and photography. However, John Goodwin is most known for the words and melodies that blend to make his incredible songs. John Goodwin's songs tell the truth about the inlets of EVERY human heart. To quote one of his songs "we may live in different houses, but it's all the same home." Goodwin is working on a solo acoustic and vocal album, and his most recent album "Nashville," has gained great acclaim. Celebrated actor Jeff Bridges called Goodwin's work "filled with hope, longing, love and laughs" and goes on to describe him as "an artist filled with insight, poetry and soul." Wendy Wilson of the pop trio "Wilson Phillips" describes Goodwin as an artist who "poignantly and poetically reveals the truth about human nature." Lastly, Grammy award-winning blue eyed soul singer Michael McDonald said "John Goodwin is one of the most talented composers that I've had the pleasure of working with."

As the host of this program, I frequently am asked, "but what do you listen to?" John Goodwin is inevitably the first artist I list. John Goodwin joined us for a very honest interview and special acoustic performance recorded in the heart of Nashville. Goodwin brought his old guitar and some great stories and we managed to preserve a warm conversation and simple six-string music from an artist who means it. Listen in online from anywhere in the world and see why John Goodwin's songs have found their way in so many great movies--a testament to John's ability to take true human emotion and experience and turn it into music; and why John Goodwin has won the praise of some of the most endlessly creative artists of our time. The state of the artist is alive and well. The artist is John Goodwin. Listen.

Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com
Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 21, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - July 24, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 26, 2009

Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 22, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 23, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 25, 2009
(Note all times listed are Eastern)

TAIT #175 Tim Krekel Memorial (part two of two)

Tim Krekel Special

This is our memorial to Tim Krekel, whom we recently lost to cancer. Tim Krekel was a lifelong musician, born in 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky. A wonderful guitarist and a soulful singer, Tim Krekel was known for his warm smile and incredible songs. Tim enjoyed living and in his last days was heard describing his experiences as "A most wonderful life." He certainly had great stories of a long musical career that spanned the globe and included being a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band on two occasions and penning hit chart-topping songs for artists like Martina McBride, Patty Loveless and Crystal Gayle. His wonderful songs drew attention from people like Rick Nelson, Jerry Reed and many other musical legends. Tim cut eight albums of his own.

The interview we are going to play for you has never been heard until now. We play it in memory of Tim Krekel. It was recorded on July 19, 2008.

Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com
Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 14, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - July 17, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 19, 2009
Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Monday - 3:00 PM - July 13, 2009
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 15, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 16, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 18, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern)

TAIT #174 Tim Krekel Memorial (part one of two)

Tim Krekel Special

Tim Krekel was a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Tim was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 10, 1950. He lived in New York City and Nashville, Tennessee, but the love for his hometown brought him back to Louisville. Tim passed away on June 24, 2009.

He had 8 solo albums to his credit, and many of his songs were very successful in the hands of artists ranging from Crystal Gayle, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Delbert McClinton and others. Tim Krekel was very respected as a guitar player and his skills at the instrument won him the praise of Rolling Stone magazine. Tim Krekel was a musician his entire life. He began his professional career playing guitar for 35 cents at 13 years old. Tim Krekel was a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, played guitar on the Son of a Son of a Sailor album and co-wrote two songs with Buffett.

Everyone agreed that in addition to his incredible talent, what gave Krekel so many friends was his loving personality. You get a strong sense of his kind spirit in this interview, recorded July 19, 2008 in Roswell, Georgia. We invite you to listen in to hear Tim's music and words. We invite you to listen in online from anywhere in the world.

Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com
Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 7, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - July 10, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 12, 2009
Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 8, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 9, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 11, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern)

TAIT #173 with Dave Brogan of ALO

THE DAVE BROGAN SPECIAL

Our special guest Dave Brogan was born in Fresno, California. He ended up in the band Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) where he plays the drums, writes songs and sometimes sings. He started recording his solo album in January of 2008. Dave Brogan describes himself as "a guy from the rural suburbs that learned Okie folk songs from his grandpa and rocked the 'quads' in high school drum line, went and got a music degree in college and spent the rest of his life trying to write a good song."
Dave joins us not only to talk about his band ALO, but also his very eclectic solo album "Thunderbird Sun Transformation," with songs songs ranging from arena rock-pop to ethereal, soft folk to hypnotic, psychedelic jams. Listen in from anywhere in the world!
Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com
Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 30, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - July 3, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 5, 2009

Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Monday - 3:00 PM - June 29, 2009
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 1, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 2, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 4, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern Time)

TAIT #172 with Neil Halstead

The Neil Halstead Special
On this episode of Time After Island Time we meet a singer-songwriter from an island lying northwest of continental Europe. His name is Neil Halstead and Time Out (UK) called Halstead "one of Britain's greatest songwriters." NME said "the man is a legend." Towards the end of the 90's Neil started a band called Slowdive, after that band parted ways, he formed the band Mojave 3, at the heart of both of these bands was Neil Halstead a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist we feel very pleased to welcome as our special guest. Halstead decided to branch out on his own and record a solo album released on Brushfire Records entitled “Oh! Mighty Engine!” which will be the focus of this episode.
Neil Halstead’s album was recorded both in Los Angeles, California and in his hometown of Cornwall, England. According to Emmett Malloy, co-founder of Brushfire Records, “He surfed in the mornings and drank beer and recorded with various friends in the evening.” Malloy went on to say, “Neil is an old soul and his newest solo record is exactly who he is. Welcoming, warm, clever and kind.”
Listen on SandBar Radio http://www.sandbarradio.com
Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 23, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - June 26, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 28, 2009
Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com
Monday - 3:00 PM - June 22, 2009
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 24, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 25, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 27, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern Time)


Visit http://www.taitshow.com for more information http://www.brushfirerecords.com & http://www.neilhalstead.com

TAIT #171 with Money Mark

Money Mark Special
On this destination of the Brushfire Records songlines, we meet an artist whose songs reflect the depth of his musical background. His name is Money Mark, a keyboardist and vocalist who has played who has performed and recorded with musicians ranging from Yoko Ono, Jack Johnson, George Clinton, Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers, and others. Money Mark's work is an example of his diversity. Although born in Detroit, Money Mark was born to a Japanese-Hawaiian father and a Chicano mother. Funk, jazz, hip-hop, folk, Afro-Cuban and Latin music can all be found in his one of a kind style. Money Mark joined us for an interview to talk about his latest album "Brand New by Tomorrow," before joining the Beastie Boys on stage. Listen to the music and the interview from anywhere in the world!

Listen on SandBar Radio http://www.sandbarradio.com
Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 16, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - June 19, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 21, 2009
Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com
Monday - 3:00 PM - June 15, 2009
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 17, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 18, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 20, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern Time)

TAIT #170 with Zee Avi

THE ZEE AVI SPECIAL
Aloha friends, this week on Time After Island Time we continue our travel on the Brushfire Records songlines with our special Zee Avi. Zee Avi is a very talented singer-songwriter, guitarist and ukulele player. Zee is from Malaysia and began to gain recognition and fans by posting videos of her performances on YouTube. Patrick Keeler, drummer for the Raconteurs saw one of her videos and soon she was in Los Angeles, California recording her brand new self-titled debut album. Zee Avi was signed to Jack Johnson and Emmett Malloy's Brushfire Records. On May 19th, 2009; the debut of her album, Zee was featured on the homepage of YouTube.com. Her album is becoming popular on iTunes and one track, "Monte," was featured on the second season finale of the TV series "Private Practice." Zee Avi is currently touring the United States gaining fans of all ages and backgrounds. Join us for an honest down-to-earth talk with Zee Avi and some of the best music around. Listen in from anywhere in the world!
For more information visit http://www.taitshow.com and http://www.zeeavi.com

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Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 9, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - June 12, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 14, 2009
Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Monday - 3:00 PM - June 8, 2009
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 10, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 11, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 13, 2009

TAIT #169-Money Mark

I got to meet Mason Jennings and record this great interview with him as we sat on the street outside of the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia. Listen in! Here is the info--

As we travel on the songlines that only dreamers see, we welcome a singer-songwriter with a remarkable ability to write with literary, historical and spiritual themes. Born in Hawaii, Mason Jennings began to gain acclaim for his music in his adopted Minneapolis. He was hand-picked by music supervisor Randall Poster to perform two Dylan songs, “The Times They Are a-Changin’” and “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” in Todd Haynes’ acclaimed film I’m Not There. His music has moved people of all ages and walks of life. He joins us to talk about "In the Ever," his latest release on his friend Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records. The interview he gave was as honest and sincere as his songs are. Join us for music and the truth du jour.
Listen on SandBar Radio http://www.SandbarRadio.com
Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 2, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - June 5, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 7, 2009
Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Monday - 3:00 PM - June 1, 2009
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 3, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 4, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 6, 2009

Jake Shimabukuro Unplugged part 1 & 2

After Jake played George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on his ukulele on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Conan got out of his chair and said it was one of the best things he had ever seen in the history of his show.

Jake has been making a name for himself--appearing in front of audiences in America and Japan of up to 50,000 people. The stunning video of Jake performing While My Guitar Gently Weeps has an incredible 3 million PLUS views on YouTube. He is amazing! Needless to say I am a fan. I found myself sitting on the couch at the Four Season's hotel in Buckhead talking in great detail to Jake. He's a terrific guy and gave the most in-depth interview I have ever heard him do. It was very intimate. Then he took out his instrument and performed a little concert just for me. It was very moving...

But upon reflection...it's so much more than that. Through the powers of the show I was able to record and share with you all. It wasn't just for me, it's for anyone who wants to listen in. I hope you enjoy...wherever you are in the world.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO UNPLUGGED
Produced by Paul Leslie and Jeff Pike

Joining us this week on Time After Island Time is renowned ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. In celebration of the release of his new album “Jake Shimabukuro Live“, Jake joins us (recorded in Atlanta) to play a few unplugged songs and for an intimate and incredibly in-depth conversation about his life and love for the ukulele.

PART ONE
Listen on SandBar Radio at
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Tuesday - 8:00 PM - May 19, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - May 22, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - May 24, 2009

Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at
http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - May 20, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - May 21, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - May 23, 2009

PART TWO
Listen on SandBar Radio at
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Tuesday - 8:00 PM - May 26, 2009
Friday - 8:00 PM - May 29, 2009
Sunday - 7:00 PM - May 31, 2009

Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at
http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Monday - 3:00 PM - May 25, 2009
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - May 27, 2009
Thursday - 11:59 PM - May 28, 2009
Saturday - 8:00 PM - May 30, 2009

Listen in from anywhere in the world, but listed broadcasts are Eastern Time (ET). For more information visit our new website at http://www.taitshow.com