The first single of Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s CD, Speed of Heat, to be released on June 22nd on Renew Records is now available on Apple Music and Spotify. Radio tracks coming soon!
Baxter had always wanted to do a harder rock version of “My Old School” since his time with Steely Dan. This single not only features his driving guitar, it also has Baxter doing the vocals.
Featuring: Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many others.
Film opens May 13 in NY and LA, followed by more markets to be announced soon. Stay tuned for details on radio content to help you promote this exciting new film.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, aka “Jazz Fest,” is the signature annual music and cultural event of the city and has been called America’s greatest festival. Celebrating the music, food, and arts and crafts of all of Louisiana since 1970, Jazz Fest is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region, and hundreds of thousands attend the event each year. Local music heroes are joined on 14 stages by some of the most important figures in entertainment, highlighting the connections between Louisiana culture and the world.
JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
The official radio companion to the film, "Take Me To the River New Orleans." The Story of of NOLA's diverse music culture told through a series of unique recording sessions, featuring the city's finest musicians from many genres and generations.
Radio Special Details
Artist: Take Me To the River New Orleans
Title: Take Me To the River New Orleans Radio Special
Producer: Joyride Media
Host: Ani DiFranco
Premiere Date: 4/29/2022
Broadcast Window: Spring/Summer 2022
Interviews: Robert Mercurio, Bo Dollis, Martin Shore and more tba
Music: Songs from Take Me To the River New Orleans - Soundtrack, (Petaluma Records - April 29, 2022)
Media: One hour radio special and podcasts
Signup: Click "Airdates Submission Form" below to request this program for your station, including any specific or approximate airdates.
Distribution: Download links for PRX, Airplay Direct, Dropbox and other services will be posted by mid-April.
Broadcast Terms: Free program available to air as-is in any terrestrial or digital linear broadcast. No spots, no barter, no costs, no problem.
Podcast: Content will be edited as a four part podcast series on all podcast platforms, to share on any websites, blogs or social media. Music excerpts approved by the copyright holders will be included in place of the full album tracks heard in the radio special.
Please refer to these sample cue sheets with average segment lengths while the show in production. Exact details will be updated here as they are confirmed.
Two 1:00 music beds (**) are included for use as needed: as-is, live-read music beds, or to be replaced by your own pre-produced content.
59:00 Version
3 segments, 2 breaks, up to 3:00 of local spots, primarily for non-commercial radio broadcasts.
Segment 1 (18:00)
In: interview excerpt
Out: “I’m Ani DiFranco and you’re listening to Take Me To the River New Orleans.”
Song: 504 Enjoy Yourself, I Wish Someone Would Care, Jock-A-Mo
Break 1 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 2 (23:00)
In: “Welcome back to Take Me To the River New Orleans, I’m Ani DiFranco”
Out: “I’m Ani DiFranco and you’re listening to Take Me To the River New Orleans.”
Songs: When The Saints Go Marching In, Blue Moon Special, Wrong Part of Town, New Orleans Girl, (Hey Mama) Wild Tchoupitoulas
Break 2 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 3 (16:00)
In: “Welcome back to Take Me To the River New Orleans, I’m Ani DiFranco.”
Out: “I’m Ani DiFranco, and thanks for listening.”
Songs: Stompin’ Ground, Act Like You Know, Carnival Time
54:00 / 52:00 Version
4 segments, 3 breaks, up to 8:00 for local spots / promos / news. Top of the hour news can easily be inserted in the “news-hole” between the Billboard / Intro and Segment 1.
Billboard / Intro (1:00)
In: interview excerpt
Out: “I’m Ani DiFranco and you’re listening to Take Me To the River New Orleans.”
Song: 504 Enjoy Yourself
Segment 1 (13:00)
In: “Welcome back to Take Me To the River New Orleans, I’m Ani DiFranco”
Out: “I’m Ani DiFranco and you’re listening to Take Me To the River New Orleans.”
Song: 504 Enjoy Yourself, I Wish Someone Would Care, Jock-A-Mo
Break 1 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 2 (22:00)
In: “Welcome back to Take Me To the River New Orleans, I’m Ani DiFranco”
Out: “I’m Ani DiFranco and you’re listening to Take Me To the River New Orleans.”
Songs: When The Saints Go Marching In, Blue Moon Special, Wrong Part of Town, New Orleans Girl, (Hey Mama) Wild Tchoupitoulas
Break 2 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 3 (16:00)
In: “Welcome back to Take Me To the River New Orleans, I’m Ani DiFranco.”
Out: “I’m Ani DiFranco, and thanks for listening.”
Songs: Stompin’ Ground, Act Like You Know, Carnival Time
Stay tuned for details on when the film opens near you. Contact us for your own station-hosted event. Click links below for more details on screenings announced so far.
Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time ... the brand new radio special / podcast is coming soon to air or share an inside look at his new album, A Beautiful Time, set for release on April 29, 2022.
It's a great show to air that weekend, which is also Willie's birthday, or any time this spring / summer that works best for you. While this show is in production, preview music and other excerpts you will hear in the program.
Radio Special Details
Artist: Willie Nelson
Title: Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time Radio Special
Producer: Joyride Media
Host: Jessie Scott
Premiere Date: April 29, 2022 (Willie's 89th Birthday)
Broadcast Window: Spring/Summer 2022
Interviews: Willie Nelson's collaborators on the new album - producer Buddy Cannon, songwriter Rodney Crowell, band member Mickey Raphael, songwriter Jack Wesley, guitarist Bobby Terry
Music: Songs from Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time, (Columbia / Legacy - April 29, 2022)
Media: One hour radio special and podcasts
Signup: Click "Airdates Submission Form" below to request this program for your station, including any specific or approximate airdates.
Distribution: Download links for PRX, Airplay Direct, Dropbox and other services will be posted by mid-April.
Broadcast Terms: Free program available to air as-is in any terrestrial or digital linear broadcast. No spots, no barter, no costs, no problem.
Podcast: Content will be edited as a four part podcast series on all podcast platforms, to share on any websites, blogs or social media. Music excerpts approved by the copyright holders will be included in place of the full album tracks heard in the radio special.
Please refer to these sample cue sheets with average segment lengths while the show in production. Exact details will be updated here as they are confirmed.
Two 1:00 music beds (**) are included for use as needed: as-is, live-read music beds, or to be replaced by your own pre-produced content.
59:00 Version
3 segments, 2 breaks, up to 3:00 of local spots, primarily for non-commercial radio broadcasts.
Segment 1 (19:00)
In: interview excerpt
Out: “I’m Jessie Scott and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time.”
Song:
Break 1 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 2 (19:00)
In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time, I’m Jessie Scott”
Out: “I’m Jessie Scott and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time.”
Songs:
Break 2 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 3 (19:00)
In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time, I’m Jessie Scott.”
Out: “I’m Jessie Scott, and thanks for listening.”
Songs:
54:00 / 52:00 Version
4 segments, 3 breaks, up to 8:00 for local spots / promos / news. Top of the hour news can easily be inserted in the “news-hole” between the Billboard / Intro and Segment 1.
Billboard / Intro (1:00)
In: interview excerpt
Out: “I’m Jessie Scott and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time.”
Song:
Segment 1 (17:00)
In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time, I’m Jessie Scott”
Out: “I’m Jessie Scott and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time.”
Song:
Break 1 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 2 (17:00)
In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time, I’m Jessie Scott”
Out: “I’m Jessie Scott and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time.”
Songs:
Break 2 (1:00) **
Song:
Segment 3 (17:00)
In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time, I’m Jessie Scott.”
Out: “I’m Jessie Scott, and thanks for listening.”
Click play to check out new Willie Nelson radio tracks from A Beautiful Time (Columbia / Legacy), released April 29, 2022. List icon on right opens the song list, down arrows download the tracks.
I'LL LOVE YOU TILL THE DAY I DIE ... The first single at radio now from Willie’s up coming new studio album is a new song written by Rodney Crowell and Chris Stapleton. The album is called A Beautiful Time and will come on April 29 just in time for Willie’s 89th birthday.