From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. JJ Grey & Mofro perform their soul-fueled brand of Southern rock on THE KATE, to a very excited audience. Songs include fan favorites "Lochloosa," and "Orange Blossoms," the emotional "The Sun is Shining Down," "Brighter Days," and "Ol' Glory". During his interview on THE KATE, the philosophical Grey reveals his deep love for his Northern Florida home and stressed the importance of gratitude and connection to the earth.
Episode Duration: 57 minutes and 58 seconds
Episode Number: 406
Mon, Oct 21 | 4:30 P.M. | Jj Grey & Mofro NH Explore (11.2) |
THE KATE is a new national music series with artistic cred and a bit of edge, infused with the essence of the unabashed, spirited Katharine Hepburn.
The headline-heavy first season features artists who follow the Hepburnian philosophy that "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.
" Ann Wilson, Rickie Lee Jones, and former Saturday Night Livestar Ana Gasteyer, are all breaking new ground in their already-established careers during THE KATE performances.
These artists are iconoclasts, and their performances capture a particular feeling, an artistic vibe located just outside of the mainstream: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson pushes her Heart aside and sings the blues; Rickie Lee Jones speaks openly about growing older in the music world; Gasteyer takes a turn as a sassy singer, weaving in comedic moments throughout.
The intimacy of the venue means that THE KATE performers have a risky closeness to their material--and their audience.
British song interpreter Barb Jungr and Broadway star Jarrod Spector round out the season, with the final artist to be announced soon.
Insightful interviews with the performers open each episode, taped live at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, an intimate 250-seat venue in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
Mon, Sep 16 | 4:30 P.M. | Sheila E NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Sep 17 | 4:00 A.M. | Sheila E NH Explore (11.2) |
Mon, Sep 23 | 4:30 P.M. | Owen and Moley O Suilleabhain NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Sep 24 | 4:00 A.M. | Owen and Moley O Suilleabhain NH Explore (11.2) |
Mon, Sep 30 | 4:30 P.M. | Marc Cohn with Blind Boys of Alabama NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Oct 1 | 4:30 A.M. | Marc Cohn with Blind Boys of Alabama NH Explore (11.2) |
Mon, Oct 7 | 4:30 P.M. | Desmond Child NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Oct 8 | 4:00 A.M. | Desmond Child NH Explore (11.2) |
Mon, Oct 14 | 4:30 P.M. | Gina Chavez NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Oct 15 | 4:00 A.M. | Gina Chavez NH Explore (11.2) |
Mon, Oct 21 | 4:30 P.M. | Jj Grey & Mofro NH Explore (11.2) |
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