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The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country

From: Joyride Media
Length: 00:59:00

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The history and musical trajectory of the veteran Minnesota rock band The Jayhawks. Read the full description.
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The Jayhawks' mix of folk, americana and classic rock made them one of the most influential rock bands of the last 20 years.  Band members Gary Louris and Mark Olson discuss their musical history and trajectory between clips of their best known songs and a few rare tracks.  Other friends and collaborators Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), singer/songwriter/producer Joe Henry and American Recordings' label head Rick Rubin also comment.  The host is Minnesota Public Radio, Bill DeVille, a longtime Twin Cities rock radio DJ who has hosted many on-air sessions with The Jayhawks since the late 1980s.

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A criminally under exposed band

Great interview piece and the album is sure gonna be a great advertisement for this band. Any lover of great music should have The Jayhawks in their collection.

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A criminally under exposed band

Great interview piece and the album is sure gonna be a great advertisement for this band. Any lover of great music should have The Jayhawks in their collection.

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Great Stuff

I hope everyone enjoys the new CD as much as I do! Diggin' the radio show too! Thanks to all!

Timing and Cues

The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country 59 minute version Version

0:00 - 19:00 Segment 1
In: “When we first started the band, we didn’t really have the concept of making a record…”
Out: “I’m Bill DeVille. You’re listening to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’.”

19:00 - 20:00 Break 1 with music bed

20:00 - 39:00 Segment 2
In: “Welcome back to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’. I’m Bill DeVille.”
Out: “I’m Bill DeVille. You’re listening to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’.”

39:00 - 40:00 Break 2 with music bed

40:00 - 59:00 Segment 3
In: “Welcome back to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’. I’m Bill DeVille.”
Out: “I’m Bill DeVille, and thanks for listening.”

Promo Spot (0:30)

The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country 54 minute version Version

1. Billboard (1:00)
In: “When we first started the band, we didn’t really have the concept of making a record…”
Out: “I’m Bill DeVille, and welcome to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’.”

2. Segment 1 (15:00)
In: “Welcome back to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’. I’m Bill DeVille.”
Out: “I’m Bill DeVille. You’re listening to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’.”

3. Break 1 (1:00) with music bed

4. Segment 2 (17:00)
In: “Welcome back to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’. I’m Bill DeVille.”
Out: “I’m Bill DeVille. You’re listening to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’.”

5. Break 2 (1:00) with music bed

6. Segment 3 (19:00)
In: “Welcome back to ‘The Jayhawks: Music From The North Country’. I’m Bill DeVille.”
Out: “I’m Bill DeVille, and thanks for listening.”

7. Promo Spot (0:30)

Additional Files

Additional Credits

Host: Bill DeVille

Related Website

http://www.publicmediaservice.org/category/jayhawks/