Ric Chetter - From Radioland

Episode 266: Brooke Fair

If you ever wanted to get into the head of a 14 year old songwriter, here's your chance. Brooke Fair came to the studio with a new song. Brooke is someone who has lived quite a bit for her 14 years in life. Sarah Simmons brought her to Radio Memphis to show just how talented Brooke is. You'll hear her new song which was produced at Langston Studios. Also in this episode, Ric talks a bit about St. Patrick's day and just how messed up it really is and how it has earned it's title as "rookie night". 

NEXT WEEK: Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

Episode 265: Sarah Simmons-Langston & Gregory Langston

From the world of pop music comes Sarah Simmons. She was on The Voice. What was that experience like? In this episode Sarah and her husband Greg will talk about that and what it can mean for a young artist trying to make their mark in the music industry. Also, this couple run a studio (Langston Studios) where they show young artists what actually goes on inside such a place from how to make music and recordings to how to become a better musician. Plus, Ric talks about some of the things people in show business have to deal with on the psychological level. And, they play favorites.

NEXT WEEK: Marie Hutton

 

Episode 264: Marie-Stéphane Bernard

In this episode, Ric sits down with a world travelled opera singer. But, not just any opera singer. Marie-Stéphane Bernard. Originally from downtown Paris and now residing in Memphis (for the most part), her talents have put her literally on the world's stage. Having performed on stages in France, Austria, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and many others. She came to Studio C for a conversation with Ric to talk about the life of a performer in opera. This is fun conversation as we learn about this difficult and entertaining end of show business. For more and to see a few selections of her work, take a look at her website.

NEXT WEEK: Sarah Simmons-Langston and Greg Langston

Episode 263: The Mendoza Brothers - Canz & Windows

Due to a production schedule conflict, Sarah Simmons will appear on this show in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, meet two guys from El Paso, Texas. They made an appearance at Radio Memphis last month while they were on the road. They stopped into the studio while Ric was on the air and talked about new music, what they are writing and performing and some great stories from the road. They will tell a funny story about how they named the band. Also, you'll hear one of their recordings and a live performance in studio.

NEXT WEEK: Marie-Stephané Bernard

Episode 262: Austen Onek

Fairly early on in Ric's broadcasting career, Ric spent some time in television. In one market he worked in, he was on the air with Austen Onek. As things happen in this business, people move from city to city and over the years, Ric and Austen's paths have crossed again, this time in Memphis. Austen in a meteorologist for the CBS affiliate in Memphis and Ric, of course wound up in the radio business. Now, after all these years they sat down for a conversation and what did they talk about? The weather, among other things.

NEXT WEEK: Sarah Simmons 

Episode 261: Talking Tech with Dianna Fryer

It is the beginning of a new year for this show. With that milestone comes the new changes. In this episode of From Radioland, Ric sits down with the General Manager of Pirate Radio Studios, Inc. to talk about how technology seems to have sucked the fun right out various industries. With that, how to inject humans back into the radio business. Of course, when you put a person into anything, you are inviting some sort of catastrophe. Plus, the addition of a new element in the show, Playing Favorites.

NEXT WEEK: Talking about the weather (among other things) with Austen Onek.

 

Episode 260: Benny Turner & Cash McCall

This episode marks the last episode of year 5 of this show. Ric will lay out the future of From Radioland and what to expect as we begin production of the 6th year. Also in this very special episode, new music and a great conversation with 2 blues legends, Benny Turner and Cash McCall and how not seeing each other for over 40 years put these two gentlemen back in the studio for their brand new CD. Plus, you'll hear some of the cuts from this new collection of songs and some of the stories as to how it was made.

NEXT WEEK: Technology sucking the fun out of everything with Dianna Fryer

Episode 259: The Lizzard Kings

In this episode, Ric lays out (a bit of) the changes coming to this show. After nearly 5 years of production, things are going to be a bit different. Think of it as more of an expansion than anything else. "The growth of the show has always been in the minds around here even when something like what we have been doing has taken a life of it's own.", Ric says. "Sure, changing a show like this can make for some nervous listeners and we have kept that in mind. Having said that, you would be safe to think of all of this as nothing more than a growth of the show. You'll have to keep listening to learn more." Also in this episode, an in studio performance and sampling of the new CD from The Lizzard Kings.

NEXT WEEK: Benny Turner & Cash McCall

Episode 258: John Nemeth

Long time friend of the Radio Memphis, John Nemeth sits down with Ric and company to talk about his giant van, getting censored over a pickle and performing on the road. John brought a guitarist named Aubrey and Radio Memphis brought a drummer named Willie and some really fun stuff happened in the studio. Also in this episode, Ric talks about the weather and has figured out what happens in Memphis grocery stores when the snow announcement hits the air.

NEXT WEEK: The Lizzard Kings

 

Episode 257: Back From Europe with Low Society

As a working Memphis band, what is it like to do the European music scene? You are going to find out. In this episode, Ric and Jeff sat down with Low Society's Mandy and Sturgis Nikides to hear of their travels from their most recent trip to Europe. Plus, you will get to discover a new act with Radio Memphis since Sturgis produced them, brand new music will be played here. Plus, Manyd and Sturgis play a few songs in the studio.

NEXT WEEK: John Nemeth has a big van.