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TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. Today’s guest is bluegrass singer, songwriter and guitarist Billy Strings. He spoke with FRESH AIR’s Sam Briger. Here’s Sam. SAM BRIGER, BYLINE: If you ever find yourself at an arena concert where tens of thousands of fans of all ages are stomping about to the Bill Monroe tune “Roanoke” or …

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist has one foot in traditional bluegrass and another in improvisational jam music. He has a new album, Live at the Legion, and he brought his guitar to our studio. He spoke with Sam Briger about healing himself through songwriting, performing the day his mom died, and how being a father has changed him as a …

Florida Gators coach Billy Napier said he will remain the primary play-caller Monday. He said he has given no thought to changing that role, despite Saturday’s 18-16 loss to USF. In the loss, DJ Lagway was 23-of-33 passing for 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Jaden Baugh led the way rushing with 18 carries for 93 yards. Overall, Florida …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Billy Napier sounded more downtrodden than ever after losing to South Florida on Saturday. He was clearly stunned, especially after spending months telling everyone around him how disciplined, dedicated and different these Gators seemed heading into his fourth season. Character. Camaraderie. Composure. Leadership. Talent. Napier felt he had something special in Gainesville. Yet his …

With Billy Porter Sidelined by Illness, ‘Cabaret’ Moves Up Closing  The New York Times ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway Set to Close Early as Billy Porter Withdraws From Show  The Hollywood Reporter Broadway’s Cabaret Revival Will Close Earlier Than Expected; Billy Porter Out for Remainder With Illness  Playbill Billy Porter Withdraws from Broadway’s Cabaret Due to ‘Serious Case’ of Sepsis, Forcing Production to Close  People.com Billy …

Broadway News Broadway’s Cabaret Revival Will Close Earlier Than Expected; Billy Porter Out for Remainder With Illness The immersive staging of the Kander and Ebb musical will end a month sooner than announced. Billy Porter in Cabaret Marc Brenner Broadway’s immersive revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb‘s Cabaret has moved up its final performance at the Kit Kat Club, née …

Adam McCullough/Shutterstock I don’t mean to imply that this article is an excuse to share that meme of the Cadillac sign flickering with Billy Joel singing “Cadilac-ac-ac-ac” from “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” overtop. I mean to say that explicitly. That meme is perfection.  Oh, also there’s a rumor that Joel owns a …

No. 13 UF stunned in Swamp by USF for another brutal loss under Billy Napier  Orlando Sentinel UF ‘not good enough,’ says Napier after USF upset  ESPN USF stuns No. 13 Florida on late field goal as Gator is ejected for spitting  Yahoo Sports Florida defensive lineman ejected for spitting on player during opponent’s game-winning drive  Fox News Billy Napier buyout, contract details as …

Everything Billy Napier said of Florida’s 18-16 loss to USF  247Sports UF ‘not good enough,’ says Napier after USF upset  ESPN Florida’s Brendan Bett ejected for spitting late in No. 13 Gators’ upset loss to South Florida  WTOP USF stuns No. 13 Florida on late field goal as Gator is ejected for spitting  Yahoo Sports Billy Napier buyout, contract details as Florida football coach  CBS …

Billy Bragg, the British folk-rock singer and lifelong figure in protest music, has shared a new song for Palestine. The release coincides with the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail yesterday (August 31) to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Written and performed by Bragg, with additional keyboards and backing vocals by JJ Stoney, “Hundred Year Hunger” takes …