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Curry Café: The Making of Richard’s Story – A Vietnam War Ballad
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In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with Vietnam veterans Bobby Joe Holman and Hank Cunningham, who share personal stories from their service. Holman recounts the inspiration behind his song “Richard’s Story,” born from a poem about a farmer’s son who died in Vietnam. They discuss the lasting impact of wartime losses, the challenges of returning home, the draft experience, and their reflections on how military service shaped their lives.
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Host: Ray Gary; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer
Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission. Richard’s Story, composed and performed by Bobby Jue Holman. Used with Permission.
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Doc & Jacques: Veteran Blues Musician Bobby Joe Holman
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Doc and Jacques talk with veteran blues musician Bobby Joe Holman about his extensive career in music and his songwriting and performing experiences. The show includes a live performance of the song Richard’s Story, written and performed by Bobby Joe. Richard’s Story is inspired by a Vietnam veteran who re-enlisted to allow another farmer’s son to stay home.
Note: A record performance of the musical composition Malibu, which was part of the original broadcast, was omitted from the podcast version of the show due to copyright restrictions.
Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner
Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Richard’s Story is composed and performed by Bobby Joe Holman. Used with permission.
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Curry Café: Bobby Joe Holman
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In this episode of Curry Café, host Ray Gary chats with veteran entertainer and blues musician Bobby Joe Holman about his love for blues music and songwriting. Bobby Joe reflects on life in the friendly seaside town of Brookings and his New Orleans experiences filled with raw musical talent. They discuss the musical art of improvisation, the challenges of band dynamics, and the emotional connection of live performances. Bobby Joe performs a blues version of the classic boogie-woogie song Roll ’Em Pete (“I got a gal, she lives up on the hill”) by Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson.
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Host: Ray Gary; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer
Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission. Roll ’Em Pete (“I got a gal, she lives up on the hill”) is in the public domain. Songs composed by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Gordon Lightfoot not included in the podcast due to copyright restrictions.
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Doc & Jacques: New Music from Toni Land
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Doc and Jacques welcome singer-songwriter Toni Land back to the show. Toni previews songs from her upcoming CD, including Tehachapi, about towns losing residents to rising property values; Wild as Winter Rain, on fear of love after heartbreak; Leave it Where it Lay, about emotional shutdown; and Little Soft Secret, inspired by finding a dead bird.
Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner
Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Music composed and performed by Toni Land. Used with permission.
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Doc & Jacques: The Music of Jordan Branch and the Family Tree
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Doc and Jacques welcome to the show musician/composer Jordan Branch and Jordan Branch and the Family Tree band members Ray Martell and Nick Martell. The group previews their upcoming single, All of a Sudden, and performs their original songs Day Dreaming, Madness, Beast, and What You Are.
Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner
Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Music composed and performed by Jorday Branch. Used with permission.
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Doc & Jacques: Rogue Strings Returns
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Doc and Jacques welcome the Rogue Strings musical duo Yana Lobb and Lacey Young back to the show. The pair discuss their “fermented folk” style, blending serious and silly themes. They perform their original songs, Hot Cop, Hard to Mind Your Business in a Bar, Six Feet Under, Sweating Like a Ho in Church, and The Wrong Way, each inspired by personal experiences ranging from humorous encounters to pandemic reflections and past relationships.
Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner
Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Music composed and performed by Rogue Strings. Used with permission.
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Doc & Jacques: Toni Land Keeps Creating
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Toni Land joins Doc and Jacques to discuss her long-running career as a singer-songwriter and her disciplined songwriting approach. During the show, Toni previewed four songs from her upcoming album: All That Glitters, You Got Me Good, Should Have Been a Party, and The Ballad of D.B. Cooper.
Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner
Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Music composed and performed by Toni Land, used with permission.
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Curry Café: Nick Rail and the Partnership for the Performing Arts
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In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with Nick Rail from the Partnership for the Performing Arts (PPA) about its mission to support youth performing arts in Curry and Del Norte counties. They discuss PPA’s initiatives, including school outreach programs, collaborative concerts with the Wild River Symphony, and plans for a $50M state-of-the-art performing arts and civic center. Nick also shares his career in music retail and musical instrument repair and his contributions to local arts education, including instrument donations and repair programs.
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Hosts: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer
Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission.
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Doc & Jacques: Michael Schmidt and Ross Morgan of “The WayOuts”
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Doc and Jacques talk with Michael Schmidt and Ross Morgan of the band The WayOuts about their musical backgrounds and influences. They discuss The Way Outs’ energetic and eclectic style, blending rock, classics, and Dead covers, and perform four original songs.
Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner
Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Original music composed and performed by Michael Schmidt and Ross Morgan. Used with permission.
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Curry Café: The Grateful Geezers
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In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with veteran musicians Bobby Joe Holman and Buddy Wright about their careers, musical influences, and the Brookings music scene. They discuss their upcoming radio show on KCIW, The Grateful Geezers Stories, from the Road, and share some colorful anecdotes about their time performing on the road, as well as their plan to elevate Brookings and Curry County..
NOTE: The music sections of this show have been omitted from the podcast due to music licensing restrictions.
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Hosts: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer
Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission.
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