Back to the Light

Written by: J.D. Reager
  • Summary

  • Musician and music writer J.D. Reager talks to friends and fellow creatives about the artistic process, maintaining mental health, and silencing self-doubt.
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Episodes
  • The Drip Edges
    Feb 13 2025

    Host J.D. Reager hangs out with musician Jeremy Scott and his bandmates in The Drip Edges - Graham Burks, Mitchell Manley and Noel Clark - at the band's rehearsal studio in Memphis.

    J.D. talks with Jeremy about making his solo album Bear Grease, the transition from "solo artist" to The Drip Edges, the band's new EP Kicking the Tires on the Clown Car, the last ride of the Reigning Sound, mining inspiration from frustration, and more. Later, the full band joins the show to discuss the band's history and dynamics - and they perform the song "Everything's Gonna Have to Be Alright" live at B-Side Memphis.

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    53 mins
  • Russ Thompson (The Loop Breaker series, 1000 Lights)
    Jan 14 2025

    Host J.D. Reager talks with author and musician Russ Thompson at his home in Memphis. They chat about the recent holidays and forecast the new year before diving into a deep discussion about Russ' latest book, The Loop Breaker: Secrets of the Falls. They also get into Russ' various musical projects, including 1000 Lights, Polyglamorous, and his solo work.

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    52 mins
  • Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon with Jeremy Scott, Marvin Stockwell, Dustin Starr, Big John Dalton, The Subteens, Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield
    Dec 23 2024

    It’s late December - and that means it’s time for The 43rd Annual Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon!

    Back to the Light host J.D. Reager and Radio Memphis hosts Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield embark on a star-studded journey to benefit Room In The Inn - Memphis. First, musician Jeremy Scott (The Drip Edges, Reigning Sound) talks about his upcoming new album and Doug Sahm tribute project, and performs “Dirty Sound.” Then Marvin Stockwell provides updates on Baron Von Opperbean, the Mid-South Coliseum and Pezz. Next, Dustin Starr and Big John Dalton discuss all things Memphis Wrestling. And, finally - The Subteens close down the show with lively banter and a raucous version of “Out of My Head.”

    To donate to Room In The Inn - Memphis, visit ritimemphis.org

    To listen to Radio Memphis, visit radio-memphis.com

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    1 hr and 18 mins

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