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The Grammy-award winning saxophonist and pianist joined Parnell for a pre-concert talk at the Modlin Center for the Arts.
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  • I hope you will join me for John's Porch this Sunday morning, December 18th, from 10:00 until noon, as we flip the script for the day. Usually for the first hour I like to play themed songs and then go to a free for all format in the second hour.
  • Henry Cook and I hope you will join us this Saturday night, December 17th, as we drop another classic Time For The Blues episode that features two of the all-time guitar greats for you!
  • Henry Cook and I hope you will join us for Time For The Blues this Saturday night, December 10th, at 9:00 as we drop another classic program for your listening pleasure. We’ve got a genuine rock and roll idol who has resurfaced as a blues icon as well as a great guitar player and more.
  • I hope you will join me for John’s Porch this Sunday morning, December 11th, from 10:00 until noon as we explore the world of angels in song. From literal angels to sweethearts, angels have long held a fascination for songwriters and singers and we’re going to sample some of those works. We’ll have music from Jimmy Dawkins, Sharon Lewis, Otis Rush, Robert Plant, JD Wilkes, Susan Tedeschi and more.
  • Henry Cook and I hope you will join us for Time For The Blues this Saturday night, December 3rd, at 9:00, as we come your way with some great new blues! We have a couple of genuine grade A flat out guitar geniuses.
  • I hope you will join me this Sunday, December 4, from 10:00 until noon as we experience the latest installment of John’s Porch. I’m leaving behind the themes this week and just going with great music from a variety of artists.
  • Chicago-based saxophonist Julian Velasco has released his debut album "As We Are" on Cedille Records. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Julian about his musical background and the process of putting this recording together.
  • I hope you will join me for John’s Porch this Sunday morning, November 27th, from ten until noon as we take a day of leisure from the themes and just listen to artists that I’m grateful to play. Thanksgiving is such a great holiday – arguing across the dinner table while eating amazing food.
  • Henry Cook and I hope you will join us on Time For The Blues this Saturday night, November 26th, at 9:00 for one of our signature shows, “Hot Leftovers!” This is the show we do after the Thanksgiving holiday that features great music that we haven’t had a chance to play until now.
  • The Richmond Symphony's holiday music tradition is back again on Thanksgiving weekend. The Let It Snow! concerts will feature carols, classics and many holiday favorites. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin for a preview of the Symphony's holiday offerings.