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Musicians' Spotlight for January 15, 2008
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Today's Highlight: Brian Kopper Hosts Jerry Douglas
Although his new album is titled The Best Kept Secret, multi-talented musician/composer/ producer Jerry Douglas' talents are widely known. Acknowledged as America's foremost master of the dobro, the twelve-time Grammy winner has released numerous solo recordings as well as recorded with artists as diverse as Garth Brooks, Ray Charles, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, James Taylor and performed on the landmark "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Since 1998, he's been a key member of Alison Krauss and Union Station, touring extensively and playing on a series of their platinum albums.
Artist website & contact:
www.jerrydouglas.com
Contact information for producers:
John Floridis | john@johnfloridis.com
Brian Kopper | mspot@kopper.com
Shawn Colvin, Patty Larkin, and Leo Kottke have all stopped by the Montana Public Radio studios to play a little and talk with Brian Kopper and John Floridis. Performers talk about the inspiration behind their music and what it's like to both create and perform the music.
Montana artists like Zoe Wood and Wilson & McKee get equal time. Each week, hosts Brian Kopper and John Floridis, composers and performers themselves, give listeners a glimpse into the lives and art of the modern day troubadour.
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