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. He loves discovering great new music and sharing it.
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 including the bands Minty Fresh and Sugar Monkey. 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 cross country 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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There's been an avalanche of great new music to sort through these last few weeks. Time to play a little catch-up here on ‘Currents’ including a special introduction to the new release from the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which, forgive me, is a total monster.
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The Ashland folk duo Fellow Pynins return for a new JPR Live Session this Friday at noon.
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This week, new music from a Southern Oregon favorite; a more mainstream release from a band that helped make Old Time music cool again; new folk from a singer/songwriter from Kentucky, and some roots rock from Santa Cruz.
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This week on Open Air: new music from living legends. Hear the latest from Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, and a tribute to Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee by Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal.
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From guitar driven indie rock by an Irish LGBTQ four piece to obscure classic country covers, we have a diverse line up of new albums for you this week on Open Air.
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Each week we review hundreds of releases from a wide variety of musicians. Here are a few of the new albums you'll hear on Open Air this week.
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Each week we review hundreds of releases from a wide variety of musicians. Here are a few of the new albums you'll hear on Open Air this week.
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Classic rock covers with all-star guests.
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It’s April 2020. Writing this is like writing a letter to be mailed across the country in the 19th century. I sincerely hope it finds you in good health.
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Kids making music is not a new concept. Michael Jackson was a child star, so was Justin Timberlake. Prodigies like Sierra Hull and Sarah Jarosz have been…
