Jedd Beaudoin
Strange Currency Host | Into Music Podcast HostJedd Beaudoin is host and producer of the syndicated music show Strange Currency, which he launched in 2008. In addition to that role, he serves as an arts reporter for the station, primarily covering music with occasional explorations of books and theatre. More recently, he launched the podcast Into Music, which examines musical mentorship and creative approaches to the composition, recording and performance of songs. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wichita State University where he has also taught in the Department of English and College of Fine Arts. As a freelance writer, he spent years acquiring bylines in a variety of publications including No Depression, PopMatters, and Keyboard.
Jedd can be reached by email at beaudoin@kmuw.org.
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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are known for their award-winning songs and albums. Guitarist Sadler Vaden says that Isbell likes to keep the other musicians on their toes when it comes to recording his songs. -
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In this conversation, Matt Dowling discusses his early enthusiasm for music, including hip-hop and Radiohead, an instructional video by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea that provided inspiration, and Dowling’s role in Hellbender Vinyl, a pressing plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which he co-owns with Jeff Betten of Misra Records as well as Frederick Arnold of Future Oak Recording. -
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In this conversation, Chelsea Nenni discusses giving yourself permission to create, how personal upheaval can be a catalyst to creativity, and her relationship with her sister and fellow musician Emily Nenni. -
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New York City-based singer-songwriter Jon Regen’s new single, “Even If the World Falls Down” is out June 21 via JRM/Symphonic. -
French Cassettes will perform at Elsewhere Fest on Friday, June 21. -
The inaugural Elsewhere Fest begins Friday in downtown Wichita. -
In this conversation Jerry Roe recalls growing up in a musical household as the son of Nashville bassist Dave Roe as well cutting his teeth in the Nashville rock scene, the importance of balancing one’s creative and non-creative lives, and the role that Friendship Commanders has taken in his life.
