![[collection]](/images/mediatype_collection.gif) | CPR Productions - John Brenneise
Capital Public Radio serves Central California with in-depth news and information and music programs ranging from opera and classic jazz to indie rock and blues. This collection contains the best of CPR Productions. New material is added weekly.
Keywords: Capital Public Radio; CPR Productions
Downloads: 53 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | KXJZ Acid Jazz 4/25/09 - Gary Vercelli
KXJZ Acid Jazz - Spring 2009 Fund Drive show 10:00p Triplane: Something To Get Excited About 10:05p Ben Watt : Lone Cat (Holding On) 10:13p Alphabet Soup: What I Am 10:19p Jazzanova feat. Ben Westbeech: I Can See 10:22p Quantic: Meet Me at the Pomegranate Tree 10:25p Teddy Pendergrass: I Don't Love You Anymore 10:29p Beat Out Shrine: Pinkie 10:39p Tower of Power: Willing To Learn 10:43p The Masqueraders: I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else 10:46p Rosalia De Souza: Onde Anda O Meu Amor [Fedreghini & ...
Keywords: KXJZ; Capital Public Radio; Acid Jazz; jazz
Downloads: 151 |
| Classic Jazz and Swing 6/14/09 - Paul Conley
9:00p Lou Colombo: It All Depends on You 9:03p Carol Sloane: I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart/Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me [Medle 9:09p Coleman Hawkins: Moonglow 9:15p Etta Jones: And the Angels Sing 9:18p The Hot Club of San Francisco: Le Jongleur 9:22p Nat King Cole Trio: Sweet Lorraine 9:29p Allen Toussaint: Dear Old Southland 9:35p Count Basie: Mean To Me 9:41p Rebecca Kilgore: Say It Over and Over Again 9:45p Rob Mcconnell & The Boss Brass: Stella by Starlight 9:54p Victor Feldman: Haunt...
Keywords: KXJZ; Capital Public Radio; Classic Jazz; Sacramento
Downloads: 74 |
| Off Air 6/18/09 - Nick Brunner
Off Air #25 12:00a Dinosaur Jr.: See You 12:06a Doug Gillard: Time Is Nigh 12:10a Matt Krefting: It's Gonna Be Easy 12:14a Discovery: Orange Shirt 12:17a Math the Band: Introducing, The Magic Eye 12:21a Ivy: While We're in Love 12:26a Royal City: In the Autumn 12:30a mewithoutYou: Bullet to Binary (pt. two) 12:35a Benji Hughes: So Well 12:38a Sunset Rubdown: Paper Lace 12:44a Port O'Brien: Close the Lid 12:49a Deastro: Pyramid Builders 12:53a Matt and Kim: I'll Take Us Home 12:56a Peaches: Serpe...
Keywords: Off Air; Capital Public Radio; indie rock
Downloads: 87 |
| Off Air 7/2/09 - Nick Brunner
Public Radio Indie Rock 12:00a Gay Blades: Hey She Say 12:05a Bjork: I Miss You 12:09a Rural Alberta Advantage: The Dethbridge in Lethbridge 12:11a UuVvWwZ: Shark Suit 12:16a Mates of State: I Got This Feelin' 12:19a Spoon: The Way We Get By 12:21a Minus 5: Dear Employer 12:26a Sonic Youth: Beautiful Plateau 12:29a Animal Collective: Winter's Love 12:35a The White Stripes: Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine 12:38a Cat Power: Love And Communication 12:43a Jets Overhead: I Should Be Born 12:47a B...
Keywords: Capital Public Radio Record Sale; indie rock
Downloads: 96 |
| Insight: Social Security
Many Americans rely on Social Security when they retire. But should today's younger workers count on it, too? We consider whether Social Security really is in crisis, and what impact partial privatization would have.
Keywords: Social Security; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 56
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| Insight: Identity Theft
Identity theft is an increasing problem. What are the latest scams, and what can you do to protect yourself? Host Jeffrey Callison talks with detectives from the identity theft task force on today's Insight.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; identity theft
Downloads: 1 |
| Insight: Joey Garcia
Joey Garcia has been dispensing wisdom through her Ask Joey newspaper column for seven years. She's also a counselor, specializing in the spiritual dimension of personal growth. Her latest project is helping to improve education in her homeland of Belize. Host Jeffrey Callison talks with Joey about relationships, faith and more on today's Insight.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 3 |
| Off Air 7/9/09 - Nick Brunner
Off Air 28 12:00a David Axelrod: The Smile 12:05a Tortoise: Monument Six One Thousand 12:08a Gliss: The Patrol 12:12a Gregory Pepper & His Problems: It Must Be True 12:17a The Black Keys: Remember When (Side A) 12:20a Ween: I Can't Put My Finger on It 12:25a Ganglians: Valient Brave 12:32a Grand Duchy: Come On over To My House 12:34a Violent Femmes: Freak Magnet 12:37a Nobody: Wake Up and Smell the Millennium 12:41a Bonnie Prince Billie: New Wedding 12:45a Kati Kovács: Add Már Uram Az Esöt! 1...
Keywords: Capital Public Radio; The Black Keys; David Axelrod
Downloads: 75 |
| Insight: Podcasting
You've heard about podcasts, but just what are they, and how do they work? Attend today's Insight for Podcasting 101. Host Jeffrey Callison talks with small and established podcasters about the programming they offer, why they do it, and if anyone's earning a living at it. Also: the San Francisco radio station that re-broadcasts podcasts found on the web. It's believed to be the only station of its kind in the nation.
Keywords: Podcasting; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Insight
Downloads: 412
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| Insight: Mortgage at what cost? / Construction award
With home prices in California near record highs, is the American dream becoming just that, a dream? Today experts tell you about new unconventional mortgage options and the impact they are having on personal wealth in our region. Sacramento State's team of construction management students recently took a top award in a national competition. Teams were given 16 hours to develop a construction plan and submit a bid...
Keywords: Mortgages; construction award; KXJZ; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 186
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| Insight: Refugee reflections
Refugees from around the world live in the Sacramento region. Today on Insight you'll hear the stories of refugees from Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Laos. Why they fled their home, and what life has been like here.
Keywords: refugees; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 187
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| Insight: Grammy picks
Grammy picks - The 49th Grammy Awards are Sunday, Feb. 11. Who will win? Who should win? Local music experts and Grammy voters will tell you what to listen for as they play clips of their favorite songs from the past year.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Grammy Awards
Downloads: 76
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| Insight: Gary Webb
It's been almost a year since investigative journalist Gary Webb took his own life in his Sacramento-area home. Host Jeffrey Callison looks back at Webb's life and career with family, friends and colleagues. We also look at how his controversial series linking the CIA with illegal drug trafficking holds up today.
Keywords: Gary Webb; investigative journalist; CIA; drug trafficking; Capital Public Radio; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 661
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| KXPR Archive - Sacramento Spectrum: Circus Vargas Rolls Into Yolo
From 1980 until 1983, Sacramento radio station KXPR produced a weekly half-hour arts and public affairs magazine, Sacramento Spectrum. In 1981, Sacramento Spectrum won a Corporation for Public Broadcasting award for best Arts & Humanities coverage. In 1983, the program was cancelled so station resources could be used to present National Public Radio's daily Morning Edition program to the Sacramento market...
Keywords: Circus Vargas; big top; traveling circus; lifestyle; Woodland; KXPR; Capital Public Radio; Mark Jones; Sacramento Spectrum
Downloads: 31 |
| Insight: (series debut) Arco Arena
Arco Arena - The home of the Sacramento Kings was built in the 1980s. Critics say it's now shabby, poorly designed, and in the wrong place. What about building a new arena on K Street? Guests weigh in, on the debut "Insight."
Keywords: Arco arena; new arena; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 9
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| Insight: Cruz Bustamante
Cruz Bustamante - When Cruz Bustamante ran for governor in last fall's recall election, he broke ranks with the leaders of the Democratic Party. Host Jeffrey Callison talks with the Lieutenant Governor about the dramatic events of last year - and his own political future.
Keywords: Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; KXJZ; Cruz Bustamante; California Lieutenant Governor
Downloads: 2
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| Insight: West Nile virus
West Nile Virus is here, and forecasts for human cases have been revised upward. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with health officials and industry representatives about the impact West Nile Virus can have on our state, and what's being doing about it.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; West Nile virus
Downloads: 6
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| Insight: The Iraqi General Election, in California
280,000 people in 14 countries could take part in the Iraqi general election, some right here in California. Today: a prominent Iraqi on what it was like to cast his vote and a woman who led delegations to Iraq to deliver humanitarian aid.
Keywords: Iraq; Iraqi general election; humanitarian aid; voting; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 13
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| Insight: Watching the Sacramento Kings
Photographer Vesna Pavlovic tells us why she focused her lens on the fans instead of the players in her new exhibit. Also, a local Grammy voter tells us about his novel way of selecting the year's best in music.
Keywords: Sacramento Kings; photographer; Vesna Pavovic; grammy voter; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 36
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| Insight: Political Roundtable
Party politics is the theme of this Insight roundtable. Jeffrey's guests will be Duf Sundheim, chairman of the California Republican Party, and Roger Salazar, a longtime spokesman and press secretary for top Democrats, including Al Gore, Gray Davis and John Edwards.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Duf Sundheim; Roger Salazar; California politics |
| Insight: Extraordinary Roles Animals Play in Our Lives
Americans have more than 115 million pets. Jeffrey looks at the extraordinary roles animals play in our lives, from companionship to service to rescue. He speaks with pet experts and goes live to an animal shelter set up in the wake of Hurricane Charley.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; companion animals; animal housemates; service animals; rescue animals |
| Insight: Making a New Business Work
Many of us dream of starting our own business. Maybe we'll make more money; do what we love; no more boss. It's easy to focus on the attractions. But to make your business work, you need a whole set of skills you perhaps didn't need as an employee. On today's program, we'll learn what it takes, hear success stories, and take your calls.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Small Business Administration; business startups; starting a business
Downloads: 2
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| Insight: Outsourcing
Outsourcing is a hot topic in the current political discourse, and many Californians are against it. How dramatic an impact does outsourcing really have on our economy, and what can, and should, be done about it?
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; CSU Sacramento; California Labor Federation; outsourcing
Downloads: 3 |
| Insight: Illegal immigrants
Opponents say drivers' licenses give legitimacy to illegal immigrants, and make it harder to track terrorists. But supporters say drivers' licenses are not a benefit … they're simply a way of ensuring that drivers have passed a test and can get insurance. On today's show, we talk with both sides, including an illegal immigrant.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; illegal immigrants; drivers licenses for undocumented aliens
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| Insight: Mystery Shoppers
A business owner and a so-called mystery shopper talk about the intelligence mystery shoppers gather from area businesses and how it benefits you, the consumer.
Keywords: Mystery Shoppers; business owners; consumers; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 29
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| Insight: eValentines': Socializing in an Electronic World
How we make friends, socialize, and date are governed by many unwritten rules, and they seem to change all the time! For Valentine's Day Insight focuses on how people interact online, and what the rules are for finding a date in cyberspace
Keywords: dating; socializing; Valentine's Day online; cyberspace dating; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 113
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| Insight: The Battle Over Workers' Compensation
It was hoped that last year's legislative effort would settle the battle over the reform of workers' compensation. However, Senate Bill 899 has turned out to be far from the final word, with dozens of new proposals under consideration. Lawmakers and other experts join host Jeffrey Callison to discuss what still needs to be done.
Keywords: Workers' compensation; Senate Bill 899; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 36
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| Insight: California Commuter Paradox / "Scheherazade"
Commuting trends in California are becoming more complicated. A new report from the Public Policy Institute of California reveals Californians are living closer to work; yet average commute times are on the rise. At the same time, median commute times are down despite an increase in the size of the workforce. Today transportation experts tell you what's behind these trends, and what, if anything, should be done...
Keywords: California Commuter Paradox; Scheherazade; Kathryn Posin; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 411
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| Insight: California Performance Review
What will the impact of the California Performance Review be on California jobs and infrastructure? We welcome Billy Hamilton, co-author of the Performance Review, plus CSEA President JJ Jelensic and other experts.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; California Performance Review; Billy Hamilton
Downloads: 1 |
| Insight: Obesity
Is obesity an illness? We talk about the causes and costs of obesity, and speak with a "fat acceptance" activist.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; obesity; fat acceptance
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| Insight: Meth labs
More clandestine labs are cooking methamphetamine throughout California than ever. These labs cause fires and emit toxic chemicals. Jeffrey welcomes members of a special task force and finds out how we got to this point, and what's being done to shut down California's "meth cookers."
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; meth labs; methamphetamine; meth cookers
Downloads: 3 |
| Insight: Amy Goodman
Amy Goodman visits KXJZ for a live in-depth interview. For eight years, she's hosted Democracy Now, a daily news program, heard on Pacifica and other public radio stations. Jeffrey talks with Goodman about Democracy Now, her career, Pacifica, and U.S. politics.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Amy Goodman; Democracy Now; Pacifica
Downloads: 4 |
| Insight: Gang Violence
We look at gang violence in the Central Valley. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department has released a new video documenting the severity of the problem of gang violence. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with detectives and a former gang member.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; gang violence; Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
Downloads: 6 |
| Insight: Congressman Robert Matsui’s life in public service
California prepares to pay its last respects to Congressman Robert Matsui as he lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda. On this edition of Insight, guest host Emil Guillermo speaks with Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta, Congressman Mike Honda and others about Matsui’s exemplary life in public service.
Keywords: Robet Matsui; congressman; KXJZ; Capital Public Radio; Insight; Sacramento public radio
Downloads: 36
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| Insight: Great Ideas for a Romantic Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Today we reveal some of the most romantic settings northern California offers. We'll turn you on to lodging, restaurants and scenic drives you might not know about . . . all right here in our own backyard.
Keywords: Valentine's Day; romantic settings; scenic drives; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 48
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| Insight: Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers
World-famous violinist and California native Anne Akiko Meyers is renowned for her technical brilliance and compelling stage presence. She joins Jeffrey in studio to talk about her music, career and what it's like to travel the world with her violin.
Keywords: violinist; Anne Akiko Meyers; music and career; travel; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 108
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| Insight: Local Philanthropist and Actor Anne-Marie Petrie
She's an active area philanthropist, and talented local actor. And despite a having a high-profile husband, manages to shine brightly on her own. Jeffrey Callison's guest is noted Sacramentan Anne-Marie Petrie. They talk about her motivations, how she got where she is, and what lies ahead.
Keywords: philanthropist; actor; Anne-Marie Petrie; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 28
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| KXJZ Acid Jazz 12/27/08 - Gary Vercelli
10:00p Rosalia De Souza : Rio De Janeiro [Beatfanatic Remix] 10:04p Barrio Jazz Gang: Footsteps in the Green 10:09p James Taylor Quartet: Summer Fantasy 10:14p Sabrina Malheiros: A Terra De Ninguem-Sabrina Malheiros(Nicola Conte Rework) 10:20p The Ipanemas: Suspeita (Stephane Malca Remix) 10:24p Marcos Valle: Valeu (4 Hero Remix) 10:32p Thievery Corporation: Sol Topado 10:36p Jazzanova: Fat Freddys Drop - Flashback (Jazzanova Remix) 10:42p Gerardo Frisina: The Gods Of The Yoruba 10:48p Orgone: F...
Keywords: Gary Vercelli; Mocean Worker; Acid Jazz; jazz; KXJZ; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 113
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| Insight: Can military base closures be good for a community?
California emerged relatively unscathed in the most recent round of military base closures, but reaction is mixed. Host Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about the impact military base closures have had in northern California, and why some say it can be good for a community.
Keywords: Military base closures; KXJZ; Insight; Capital Public Radio; Sacramento public radio
Downloads: 121
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| Insight: Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford is a comic on the rise, and she's appearing this month in Saramento. Jeffrey talks with Maria about getting started in the stand-up business, and the struggles and rewards of life as a comedian.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; Maria Bamford; comedian
Downloads: 10 |
| Insight: Youth and Drugs
Substance abuse among school kids is declining, according to a recent survey. There seems to be plenty of good news in the recent state survey of drug use among school students, such as falling levels of marijuana use. However, the survey also found that two-thirds of eleventh graders took drugs or alcohol in the last six months. We talk about drugs and young people on today's Insight - why there's a problem, and what's being to reduce it.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; drug abuse survey
Downloads: 6 |
| Insight: California vacation getaways
Travel experts turn you on to out-of-the-way bed and breakfasts, hidden hiking trails, and great spots for families - all right here in our own back yard. Fresh vacation ideas are the focus of this edition of Insight.
Keywords: KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; vacation ideas; California travel; California vacations; Tahoe travel
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| Insight: Two Plans Aiming to Address Growing Commuter Needs
The Central Valley is growing fast, and so are commuter needs. On this Insight Jeffrey Callison looks at a proposed passenger rail line connecting Modesto and Sacramento and a controversial proposal to tie development to upgrades on Highway 50.
Keywords: commuters; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio; highway 50; Central Valley
Downloads: 411
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| Insight: The Moral Dilemmas Posed by Biotechnology
Stem cell research, cloning, genetically modified foods and the like are scientific realities society must face. Jeffrey Callison talks to journalist and author Wesley Smith about the moral dilemmas posed by biotechnology.
Keywords: biotechnology; stem cell research; cloning; Wesley Smith; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 38
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| Insight: Lake Tahoe Warming at Twice the Rate of Oceans
Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about what the warming trend means and the impact it will have on the lake, its clarity, and the economy of the region.
Keywords: Lake Tahoe; global warming; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 72
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| Insight: Celtic Fiddler Jamie Laval
One of the premiere Celtic fiddlers on the international music scene is touring our region. Jamie Laval joins Jeffrey Callison to talk about old music styles from the UK and Ireland and how he modernizes them for contemporary audiences. Live performance.
Keywords: Celtic fiddler; Jamie Laval; UK and Ireland music; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 143
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| Insight: Marriage-Like Benefits for California Gay Couples
A new law gives marriage-like benefits to gay couples in California. It's not legal for gays to marry, but some would say the new law enables them to divorce. We'll unravel the new law and look at the challenges it's sure to face.
Keywords: gay couples; marriage-like benefits; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 48
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| Insight: University of California Regent Ward Connerly
UC Regent Ward Connerly, instrumental in overturning the systems affirmative action policy, steps down after 12 years. Connerly speaks about his tenure in California and what lies ahead as he takes the battle on racial preference to Michigan.
Keywords: UC Regent; Ward Connerly; affirmative action; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 44
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| Insight: Singer-Songwriter and Musician Jackie Greene
Singer-songwriter and musician Jackie Greene has done well with independently released CDs, regional gigs, and as an opening act. Jackie talks about his new major label record deal and his plans for the future. Live performance.
Keywords: Jackie Greene; singer-songwriter; live performance; KXJZ; Insight; Sacramento public radio; Capital Public Radio
Downloads: 162
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