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JD McPherson On World Cafe

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JD McPherson On World Cafe

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The Oklahoman who made retro rock sound modern with "North Side Gal" is back with a new album and home base in Nashville.

JD McPherson On World Cafe

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Curious what 10 of our favorite public radio hosts had playing on repeat this month? Hear new music from Other Lives, The Fireworks, Hiatus Kaiyote and more. Also: what NOT to do on Twitter.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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A Walk On The Psych Side Of Early Rock 'N' Roll

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A Walk On The Psych Side Of Early Rock 'N' Roll

JD McPherson discusses his latest album, Let the Good Times Roll, and how the sonic experimentation associated with 1960s rock was really birthed a decade earlier.

JD McPherson: A Walk On The Psych Side Of Early Rock 'N' Roll

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World Cafe's 2015 Music Preview

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World Cafe's 2015 Music Preview

NPR Music's own Ann Powers is looking forward to lots of new music in 2015, including a new release from Oklahoma rock and roller JD McPherson.

Ann Powers On World Cafe

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JD McPherson In Concert

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JD McPherson In Concert

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The Oklahoma rockabilly star performs to a sold-out World Cafe Live crowd, recorded live on Nov. 2 in Philadelphia. Hear McPherson and his crew repackage timeless sounds into boot-stomping tunes.

JD McPherson In Concert

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JD McPherson, Live In Concert
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JD McPherson, Live In Concert

JD McPherson provides a refreshing reminder that retro roots music isn't timid: His debut album synthesizes blues and rockabilly and old-school rock 'n' roll with an unmistakable punk spirit.

JD McPherson, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2013

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JD McPherson On Mountain Stage
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JD McPherson On Mountain Stage

The singer-songwriter's attempts to re-create the legendary rock sound of Chess Records resulted in his debut album, Signs and Signifiers. McPherson's set is followed by Julie Adams.

JD McPherson On Mountain Stage

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World Cafe: David Dye's 10 Favorite Songs Of 2012

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World Cafe: David Dye's 10 Favorite Songs Of 2012

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David Dye has been hosting WXPN's World Cafe for more than 20 years. With new artists performing in the show's studios every day, Dye gets to witness firsthand the best music each year has to offer. Here are his picks for 2012's finest.

World Cafe Host David Dye Picks His 10 Favorite Songs Of 2012

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JD McPherson: When A Punk Goes Vintage

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JD McPherson: When A Punk Goes Vintage

A set of Buddy Holly recordings scratched an itch for McPherson, as a kid raised on a cattle ranch.

JD McPherson: When A Punk Goes Vintage

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