Been away for a week, Jason Kramer filled in for me last week, and it was very nice to be back with you on KCRW. Started off with a classic from Dr. John and the new name (“Ju Ju” was spoken for already…)  for my brand new Sunday weekly dance party here in Los Angeles at La Cita, “Gris-Gris”! (more…)

Portland Cello Project

Portland Cello Project feat. Thao – Beat (Health, Life and Fire)

New release from venerable indie label Kill Rock Stars matches this rather lovely group of cellists with two very fine indie-folksters, Thao and Justin Power.  Here’s their reworking of Thao’s “Beat (Health Life & Fire),” one of my favorite songs of 2008.