The Songwriter's Cookbook
In association with the Appetizer from Abilene Public Radio, The Songwriter's Cookbook is a behind-the-scenes look into the music, inspirations and passions of up-and-coming artists.
Vanessa Peters and Ice Cream On Mondays
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Tx based Vanessa Peters talks with the Appetizer's D Grant Smith about her music, her unusual band name, and more on the last edition of the Songwriter's Cookbook.
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4/20/2009Bess Rogers
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Indie artist Bess Rogers speaks with Appetizer host D Grant Smith about her new Travel Back EP.
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4/15/2009Thriving Ivory
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San Francisco's Thriving Ivory is on their way to the top, and the Appetizer's D Grant Smith talks with drummer Paul Niedermier on the road travelled thus far.
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4/13/2009Rosi Golan
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Indie singer-songwriter Rosi Golan is making waves after releasing her debut album "The Drifter and the Gypsy" and is currently on tour with William Fitzsimmons. Appetizer host D Grant Smith speaks with Rosi about her music, her tour, and her plans for the future on the latest edition of the Songwriter's Cookbook.
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1/20/2009Runaway Dorothy and "Abilene"
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Lead singer and songwriter David Parnell gives insights into their song, "Abilene."
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12/9/2008Erick Baker Podcast
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Hailing from Tennessee, indie singer-songwriter Erick Baker took some time out on his tour to speak with Appetizer host D Grant Smith on his music, his 2008 EP and his plans for the future.
More information on Erick can be found at http://myspace.com/erickbakermusic
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10/3/2008Abigail Washburn
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Taking a traditional American instrument and musical style with traditional Chinese folk songs makes Abigail Washburn a different kind of crossover artist. In this episode, Abby shares how her journey to China helped her understand what it meant to be truly American and how globalization isn't limited to government frameworks, but how we as people of the world learn to harmonize with each other.
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D Grant Smith
D Grant is the chef and host of The Appetizer on Abilene Public Radio, 89.7 KACU in Abilene, TX. The Appetizer features a wide assortment of music, covering different genres each week.
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