Kathy Geary, soprano

Now and Then AT HOME: Vulnerability and Inspiration - Billie Eilish, Daniel Johnston, Joni Mitchell

Original air date May 1, 2021 | Time 58:00

Billie Eilish - When We Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?

Vulnerability and authenticity are the most desirable traits for a singer-songwriter. Billie Eilish Billie Eilish swept the Grammys in 2019 when she was only 17 years old. She is releasing her second album on July 30, 2021 but I can play you the first single from it "Your Power". The Austin musician Daniel Johnston began his music making at home on his boom box and handed out free cassettes on the street. When Kurt Cobain wore a t-shirt to a music award ceremony featuring the artwork of Daniel Johnston he launched his career. I end the program with songs from the impressive catalog of Joni Mitchell. She describes her interior world with lyricism and depth. She is my favorite singer-songwriter and I have learned many of her songs and guitar techniques. At the very end of the program I offer you an original song of my own "Sleeping Outside". Check it out every Sat at 3pm "Now and Then" on https://WJFFRadio.org or 90.5fm Radio Catskill.

Now and Then AT HOME: Change and Inspiration - Dave Mason, Becca Stevens, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young

Original air date April 24, 2021 | Time 58:00

It's time to find your passion in life after a year of introspection. What inspires you? These musicians tell us about it in their music.

Now and Then AT HOME: Local Music from Art Thief, Fisher & Kean, Shlomo Franklin

Original air date April 3, 2021 | Time 58:00

Among the riches of our beautiful Delaware Valley we have talented artists and musicians. Bassist Sam Smith's "Art Thief" just released a debut album. They're from Beacon NY and their song "Weed is Tight" celebrates recreational marijuana in NY! And Fisher & Kean have just released "Local Honey". We also hear from Shlomo Franklin whose song "Slingshot" keeps playing over and over in my mind! Hope you enjoy!!

Back Into the World

Dressed up and ready to head out for the first time in a long time for an afternoon of music at my local haunt. Outdoors, friends, life. First time playing out in awhile.

Canopy of Stars

Here's the beginning of a new song. I have more lyrics but still writing the music.

Now and Then AT HOME: Back Into the World Relationships - BTS, Jungkook, Ed Sheeran, Al Green, Buckingham McVie, McCartney

Original air date March 27, 2021 | Time 58:00

Back Into the World - Relationships. It's time to get back out into the world and figure out relationships again, with people outside of your house! and beyond the grocery store! Are we ready? Today's program includes Pink's "Love Me Anyway". Also a cover of "At My Worst" by BTS - Jungkook. Both these songs are asking to be taken for who you are, the best and the worst. We hear from BTS later singing a song by Ed Sheeran. One of our talented local singer-songwriters weighs in with his song "Slingshot" by Shlomo Franklin. The energy goes back and forth between two people like a slingshot, what a great visual image, what an infectious song. Ed Sheeran got married to his childhood sweetheart in 2020 and they had a daughter. That's why his song "Afterglow" is so beautiful. But on Now and Then we reach back to the beginnings when Ed wasn't so balanced emotionally in his song "Bloodstream", listen to them back to back and see his growth. There's nothing like R&B from England to Korea, but nothing quite like Al Green. He is called "The Last of the Great Soul Singers" and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. "Let's Stay Together" explains what it means to be committed to a relationship. McCartney III - Album Release in Dec 2020 and shows us that age doesn't change emotions, they are still mysterious in "Deep Deep Feeling". We end the program on a positive note from Buckingham McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie. Tune in Saturdays 3pm or in the archive anytime! Now and Then AT HOME https://www.wjffradio.org or in your car on 90.5fm Jeffersonville, NY.

Now and Then AT HOME: Songs Without Words - Snarky Puppy, Michael Hedges, David Crosby, Led Zepplin, Bert Jansch

Original air date March 20, 2021 | Time 58:00

David Crosby - If I Could Only Remember My Name

Music speaks directly to your heart and mind and can express more than words could ever say.

Sunny Sunday (Joni Mitchell)

At home singing to my cats and to you! Joni's music has given me so much, pleasure and understanding. She puts it into words. Alternate tuning DAEF#AD. This is a miniature portrait of a woman's life, someplace cold and hard and the desire to escape but never quite going anywhere. Every day is the same, the song begins on a Sunny Sunday and ends on a Sunny Monday. The title is a little misleading huh? Dive into it with me. Let me know what you think! love.