Dave Jackson
Rhythm & News Music Director | HostDave Jackson curates the music on JPR's Rhythm and News Service, manages music staff and hosts Open Air, JPR's hand-picked house blend of music, JPR Live Sessions and Open Air Amplified. The exploration of music has been one of his lifelong passions.
Dave came to JPR as a volunteer in 2011 after responding to a JPR Facebook post. He credits the depth and variety of music played on JPR with developing his musical tastes for most of the last 20 years.
In his spare time, Dave sings and plays guitar in various local projects. He and his wife Kirsten live in Central Point and enjoy many of the outdoor activities our region has to offer, including rafting, camping and skiing.
“Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid.” - Frank Zappa
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The haunting 1962 post-apocalyptic ballad by Bonnie Dobson holds up to being recreated by dozens of different artists, spanning generations. -
The Portland-based folk combo Fruition is set to release a new album in August. They came by the JRP Studio before their concert in Lithia Park in Ashland. -
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On her new self-produced release, the veteran singer-songwriter rewards patient listeners with a richly textured album that reveals more with each listen. -
Mike Campbell spent about 40 years playing lead guitar for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. His new band, The Dirty Knobs, just released its fourth album, "Mission of Mercy." -
The Cassandra Lewis Cosmic Starlight Revelry came through town. Cassandra and bassist Emily Turner spoke with Danielle Kelly and played some live cuts ahead of their show in Medford. -
The singer/songwriter from New Orleans blends rock, soul, and jazz on her new album produced by Jimbo Mathus. -
The award-winning singer/songwriter is on an extensive Summer tour with her band, and on dates opening for one of her mentors - Bob Dylan. She spoke to us ahead of her show at the Holly Theatre in Medford. -
The New Zealand singer/songwriter's 5th studio album has a lot to unpack. -
Recorded on tape, at his home, Shakey Graves makes a lo-fi sound into something bigger than the sum of its parts on the new release "Fondness, etc." -
Sage & Aera, the core of of the band We Dream Dawn dropped by the JPR studio ahead of their show in Medford. -
The tabla-playing singer/songwriter, producer, DJ, and TV and film score composer released an album for his 10-year-old self.
