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 …
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Bluegrass Star Billy Strings : Fresh Air : NPR
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 …
Read More »Billy Napier confirms he will remain play caller, has not considered giving up duties
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 …
Read More »Coach Billy Napier is feeling the heat again after falling to 20-20 in 4 years at 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 …
Read More »With Billy Porter Sidelined by Illness, ‘Cabaret’ Moves Up Closing – The New York Times
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 …
Read More »Broadway’s Cabaret Revival Will Close Earlier Than Expected; Billy Porter Out for Remainder With Illness
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 …
Read More »Billy Joel Never Bought That Cadillac-Ac-Ac-Ac, But His Actual Collection Is Pretty Unusual
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 …
Read More »No. 13 UF stunned in Swamp by USF for another brutal loss under Billy Napier – Orlando Sentinel
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 …
Read More »Everything Billy Napier said of Florida's 18-16 loss to USF – 247Sports
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 …
Read More »Billy Bragg Shares New Protest Song “Hundred Year Hunger” for Palestine: Listen
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 …
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