WFPK's First Cut
You're a music devotee and want to know more about an artist than who produced their new release (you know, the interview answer they're giving every other media outlet in the country). WFPK in Louisville, KY is proud to present "The First Cut," conversations with some of the most talented singer/songwriters recording today. WFPK's award-winning music host, Laura Shine, asks guests like Michael Franti, Ani DiFranco, recent Grammy nominee Eric Burton (Black Pumas) and more about some firsts in their lives. Same set of questions, totally different answers. Artists recall favorite moments, firsts, and even share stories they've never told!
Emily Saliers
Did you know?
-Emily Saliers and her musical partner in the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray, met in middle school in the cafeteria where Emily and her band were playing? She is also a huge fan of hip hop and the band Heart. Currently she’s working on two musicals, something she had never done before. Find out more about these projects and a lot of the music she’s currently into on this week’s episode of WFPKs The First Cut!
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Did you know? -Emily Saliers and her musical partner in the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray, met in middle school in the cafeteria where Emily and[...]
August 19, 2021
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Did you know? – Adam learned piano by ear, rather than learning to read music. – The first concert Adam saw was Alvin & The[...]
August 13, 2021
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Did you know? – The first concerts Michael and Tanya saw were Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, respectively. – Michael considers Johnny Cash and Ray[...]
August 6, 2021
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Did you know? – Adia’s first concert was The Strokes, where singer Julian Casablancas licked her face while crowdsurfing. – Adia is a huge Fiona[...]
July 30, 2021
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Did you know? – The first record Aloe fell in love with as a child was “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith, which he and[...]
July 23, 2021
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Did you know? – Caroline has been a huge Chris Isaak fan since she was very young. – As a kid, Caroline’s parents wouldn’t let[...]
July 16, 2021
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Did you know? – Xavier ran away from home when he was 12 and never saw his family again. – Before finding success as Fantastic[...]
July 9, 2021
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Did you know? – Matt was a designer in New York City for 10 years before The National blew up. – Matt was inspired to[...]
July 2, 2021
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Did you know? – S.G. took guitar lessons from Herb Chapman, father of five-time Grammy winner Steven Curtis Chapman. – The first tape S.G. bought[...]
June 25, 2021
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