Music Journeys

A sonic stroll through an artist's latest release or endeavor with some reflection on the past and a glimpse of what's ahead. Guests also take part in the Fast Five, a set of simple music questions designed to highlight some of the songs that move and inspire us. Sharing compelling stories and good music. That's the goal of every edition of Music Journeys.

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Music Journeys: Bob Boilen

Friday Apr 12, 2019

Friday Apr 12, 2019

The 5th edition of NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest wraps up this weekend. Entries must be submitted by Sunday night at 11:59 with a winner announced in mid-May.

Music Journeys: Bill Cohen

Friday Mar 15, 2019

Friday Mar 15, 2019

Bill Cohen has been busy since his retirement in 2013. The former Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau reporter has performed several music shows around different themes. His upcoming endeavor serves as a tribute to John Denver.

Friday Mar 08, 2019

A musical in town for a limited run marks a special homecoming for one of the cast members.

Monday Feb 25, 2019

Two musicians who've spent more of their time touring in bands than on their own have completed new solo releases and joined forces for a set of shows. Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket and Tyler Ramsey, formerly of Band of Horses, bring their tour to Columbus tonight and WCBE for a live session this afternoon.

Wednesday Feb 20, 2019

The Paragon Project celebrates its third full-length music release this weekend. Based at the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, high school students write and record their own songs to communicate about issues in their lives and foster dialogue for listeners.

Music Journeys: Aaron Lee Tasjan

Wednesday Nov 14, 2018

Wednesday Nov 14, 2018

With three full-length releases to his credit, Aaron Lee Tasjan has earned quite the following from music fans.

Music Journeys: Eric Johnson

Friday Oct 26, 2018

Friday Oct 26, 2018

Eric Johnson has been mentioned more than once as one of the most respected and talented guitar players in music.

Thursday Oct 11, 2018

After more than 15 years of collaborating and touring with other musicians, Doyle Bramhall II released his first solo material since the late 1990s in 2016. Two years later, Bramhall has returned with more new music.

Music Journeys: Israel Nash

Friday Sep 14, 2018

Friday Sep 14, 2018

Israel Nash performs Saturday night in Columbus at the Rumba Café. Nash recorded his latest release at a studio he built at his home in Dripping Springs, Texas.

Music Journeys: Ruthie Foster

Wednesday Aug 22, 2018

Wednesday Aug 22, 2018

Musician Ruthie Foster returns to central Ohio tonight with a performance at Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza in Worthington. Foster's recording career dates back to 1997 with traces of blues, folk, gospel, rock, and soul found in her sound.

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