Everyone Has A Jeff Buckley Story Shine Light Podcasts

In our season finale we interview Matt Johnson about his time with Jeff Buckley.
Matt discusses what impressed him about Buckley’s songwriting and musicianship. He also discusses at length why he felt he needed to leave the band in March of 1996. Finally we discuss fathers and sons and its significance for Matt.

Jeff interviews legendary drummer Matt Johnson who played on Grace, toured with Jeff Buckley and had a phenomenal contribution to success of that band. Matt discusses his influences, approach to drumming, what he likes about bass players, and some of the spiritual and inspirational aspects of Jeff Buckley.

Drummer Jeff Lipstein discusses the first time he saw Jeff Buckley play live (as a trio!) in the East Village. Jeff and Jeff discuss the many amazing and legendary qualities of Buckley. Lipstein goes into detail about his friend drummer Matt Johnson and Matt's indelible contribution to Buckley's music.

Welcome to episode 7 . Today we have a guest producer and presenter, Ms Roxanne Drolet. I’ve known and played with her for years. Like many of our guests, Roxanne was at the fated Electric Lounge show. But she also goes into many of the emotions that she had as a Buckley fan. It is quite a ride, so buckle up!

Musician Chris Garrigues talks about the time he and his band Doghouse rehearsed in a van and jammed on stage with Jeff Buckley at the Chicago House in Austin, Texas.

Host Jeff Haley talks with accomplished songwriter Django Haskins, Grammy nominated pianist Rachel Eckroth, internationally acclaimed Soprano, arts activist and co-founder of Sing For Hope Camille Zamora, founder of the Austin Jeff Buckley Tribute Kristina Vallejo and incredible songwriter, producer and podcaster Johnny Goudie about what makes "Hallelujah" an enduring mega-classic of a song.