| blast from the past |
|---|
 |
|
StoryCorps founder and producer, David Isay, has taken 50 of the most compelling interviews and condensed them into a new book: Listening Is An Act of Love. This long-time journalist and writer had plenty to say to tonic's Kopana about the book and the
National Day of Listening
| |
| tonic-esque |
|---|
tonic  | 
the cellar archive has all of tonic's past webisodes
reviews, essays,
winners galore
and more...
Music, books, and other merchandise from the artists on tonic are often available through Amazon.com. Your Amazon purchase supports tonic and WUKY | |
|
| In The Cellar |
|---|
|
tŏn'ĭk
an invigorating, refreshing, or restorative agent or influence
Filmmaker Peter Rosen's latest project takes an in-depth look at a
public radio icon. Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red
Shoes comes to The Kentucky Theater this month. Rosen discusses the film and his
mercurial subject with tonic's Tom Godell.
|  |
One of tonic's most gripping interviews
 |
Filmmaker and author JP Olsen talks with tonic's Kopana about his extraordinary journey through The Narcotic Farm. With filmmaker, Luke Walden, and co-author, Dr. Nancy Campbell, Olsen learned remarkable things about science, drugs, Jazz, American ethics, and The Bluegrass.
narcoticfarm.com
click here for more of Olsen
|
| Hellhound on my Trail, Alvin "Youngblood" Hart; Three and One, Elvin Jones w/the Jones Brothers; Take Five (45-RPM Version), The Dave Brubeck Quartet |
 | What do Manipur and Kentucky have in common? Only everything!
Filmmaker, producer, programmer, cultural ambassador - L. Somi Roy stopped by the tonic studios to tell Kopana about his work using media as a way to bridge cultural gaps. This is an interview not to be missed, no matter what your preferred medium is! | Roy's latest project, Digitize Manipur, is a multi-layered mix of art and technology. Joined here by Appalachian Center Director Evelyn Knight, and UK Libraries' Rebecca Ryder and Mary Molinaro, the four discuss the project at length; it's historic value to the world and the impact it's had on them so far.
|
One of the funniest actors in Hollywood, Will and Grace star
Leslie Jordan graciously dropped by the tonic studios to tell Kopana about his very interesting life, his latest adventure in Sordid Lives and a memoir about his
Trip Down the Pink Carpet
thelesliejordan.com
|  |
 | Looking for a break from all the goodwill and cheer?
Tonic's Josh James reviews the Coen Brothers' western-noir
No Country for Old Men and The Mist, the
latest film treatment of Stephen King.
|
The Tragedy That Almost Was
 | tonic's Tiffany Reisz reviews Neil Jordan's The Brave One and finds a film that defies genre expectations but misses its chance to become a modern day Greek tragedy.
(Spoiler Warning!)
|
| "Indescribable"
Documentary filmmaker Heather Lyons was among the first to travel to Ecuador with Partners. As tonic's Josh James finds out, the trip took her from the classroom
to a lively inauguration ball like nothing she had experienced in the states.
Check out Heather's
documentary work at
www.newdayfilms.com
|
Joe Molinaro was the "cultural guide" for a National Geographic crew investigating a series of rare Ecuadoran deaths caused by vampire bats - presumably. Listen to this captivating tale about how the Kentucky potter saved the film and ended up in it, too!
Springfield, Kentucky?
 | | Nope, it's Springfield, Vermont! The tiny town
that won the honor didn't even participate in the much ballyhooed online voting for
the Springfield that would host the premiere of The Simpson's movie. Incidentally, Springfield, Kentucky placed 5th in
a field of 13. |
Mimi Pickering has been making films with Appalshop
since 1971. The recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, two KAC awards,
and a grant awardee from the American Film Institute and NEH, this
uber-talented filmmaker/feminist/activist dropped in for a long
conversation about how she got started as a filmmaker, her experiences
along the way, and mountain top removal. In fact, Mimi's stories are so
fascinating that we're bringing her to you in two parts!
Part one Part two |
|
|
| on the burner |
|---|
Coming up...
a whole herd of incredible musical guests from Rock and Roots - ya just never know who might show up!
tonic
only online
only from WUKY
contact us
Get connected with artists and fans of tonic on |
| WUKY Live@Natasha's |
|---|
WUKY
Live @ Natasha's
WUKY and Natasha's have teamed up for a
series of concerts, with many recorded for later broadcast. Past
artists include Over the Rhine, David Wilcox, Punch Brothers, and
Michelle Shocked. Join us for some great upcoming shows Live @ Natasha's!
Check our calendar for upcoming concerts, and our schedule for airings. |
|
