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Americana legend Jim Lauderdale discusses his NC roots, his bluegrass beginnings and the artists who have shaped him—from Earl Scruggs to the Grateful Dead. He also reflects on his decades of songwriting, “cosmic country” style and how hope and a sense of place guide him. Hosted by PBS NC’s James Mieczkowski.
Watch Jim Lauderdale perform: youtu.be/maHHCCKKRgE
From the podcast:
00:00 – Jim Lauderdale's NC roots
04:53 - Jim Lauderdale discovers the banjo
09:19 - How different areas of NC shaped Jim's sound
30:44 - Breaking into Nashville & LA's county scene
40:54 - Hope as a music theme
51:08 - Jim Lauderdale's songwriting process
1:08:44 - The Shaped by Sound setlist
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
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Americana legend Jim Lauderdale discusses his NC roots, his bluegrass beginnings and the artists who have shaped him—from Earl Scruggs to the Grateful Dead. He also reflects on his decades of songwriting, “cosmic country” style and how hope and a sense of place guide him. Hosted by PBS NC’s James Mieczkowski.
Watch Jim Lauderdale perform: youtu.be/maHHCCKKRgE
From the podcast:
00:00 – Jim Lauderdale's NC roots
04:53 - Jim Lauderdale discovers the banjo
09:19 - How different areas of NC shaped Jim's sound
30:44 - Breaking into Nashville & LA's county scene
40:54 - Hope as a music theme
51:08 - Jim Lauderdale's songwriting process
1:08:44 - The Shaped by Sound setlist
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
FOLLOW US
Official Website: pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound
Instagram: instagram.com/MyPBSNC
Facebook: facebook.com/MyPBSNC
Email Newsletter: pbsnc.org/signup
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
