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Juniper ponders current events in America during a time of normal celebration for the birth of our nation.
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Apologies for the fluctuation of sound! We had to process the show a little differently and it messed with the sound quality.
This week, Juniper reflects on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 and also the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Juniper talks to accomplished drummer and jazz musician, Michael Lauren, and he talks about how he goes about writing a jazz song. Hailing from New York and now living in Portugal, Michael has lots of wise words for us all! Lots of great music this week!
Juniper chats with 17 year old, Oxford talent Fred Newland about his new release, "Philosophy Society."
It's a Garden Party with past and current XRP DJs as guests and co-host! Tune in to hear from Li'l Bit from the Electro Lab, Remmy from Remmy's Basement, Archer from Archer's Blues Pit, and Neon Night (80's Dave) from Dave's Retro Hour! Get ready to dance!
Tonight we hear lots of great music, as always, but we focus a bit on the latest SCOTUS decision changing the lives of women across the US.
Happy Fathers' Day to all the dads out there! There's a few songs about fathers in the list for this episode. :0)
Come into The Shade Garden this week to celebrate its host's birthday week! Juniper plays some of her favorite songs from XRP Radio!
In this show, we listen to shows that help us think about the horrific tragedy in Texas this week .
It's Mother's Day, everyone! Celebrate mothers with some great independent and unsigned music!
To celebrate National Backwards Day on January 31, Juniper plays songs that would not normally be played on The Shade Garden...turning it into somewhat of a dirty, shady, rock garden. Be prepared to dance and rock out!
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4th of July show, Juniper and Archer co hosted together and combined the Shade Garden and Blues Pit into a special episode.
4th of July show, Juniper and Archer co hosted together and combined the Shade Garden and Blues Pit into a special episode.
Note a few spots toward the beginning, there were a few mic issues.
What better way to start off the summer than with some songs about summer and an interview with reggae/surfer music man, AJ Abberton from the Netherlands? Listen to what inspires him, about his new EP and single releases coming out, and a vast selection of some of his older songs and a couple newer songs! Come catch a wave or two with Juniper and AJ Abberton!
Another great day in the Garden with Juniper! Some summer and ocean-inspired tunes for your listening pleasure!
Caution the topic and content of this episode may be upsetting or emotional for some people. Upsetting topics such as suicide, addiction, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues will be discussed.
In this episode of The Shade Garden, Juniper plays songs that tackle topics related to mental health. To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month here in the United States and to close out Mental Health Awareness Week in the U.K., music selections are paired with organizations in the U.S. to which people can donate to help support causes related to mental health. The Trevor Project, To Write Love On Her Arms, NAMI, This Is My Brave, and a couple other organizations are referenced in the show. Special thanks to Anthony Price of dunkie for the inspiration and inquiry that helped plant the seeds for this show.
Good afternoon, For those that have noticed this podcast has been moved so it uploads at a new time. Our podcast will now come out the following week on the morning of the live broadcast. If interested in listening to the live show, it is on Sundays from 6:00 till 7:30 for the Shade Garden and 7:30 till 9:00 EST for Archer's Blues Pit on xrpradio.co.uk and on TuneIn.com search XRP Radio. You can also listen in on Alexa to both the live and podcast. We appreciate anyone who can listen to the live broadcasts thru the XRP site as the higher those numbers the better. There is an added bonus to listening to the live broadcast on the XRP site in that you can chat with the DJ's plus there are usually a number of the artists in there as well chatting. You do not need an account unless you want to vote for your favorite songs for the charts show on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 6:00 EST with Tizz otherwise you can go into the chat as a guest. Hope to see you there.
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Lots of great new tunes and as always, great independent and unsigned music with Juniper in the garden.
Another great week in The Shade Garden! Juniper has lots of super tunes by some of the world's best indie and unsigned musical artists once again.
Special episode with a 4 part interview with dunkie members Anthony Price and Wayne Bassett about their upcoming release of the EP "The Vanishing and Other Stories." Joining them in the interview are Mark Purnell and Sarah Birch to talk about their collaboration on the track "Deep Dark Heart" from the dunkie EP, but we also get some insights into their own music. Pardon the reverb echo for parts of the interview...we are new to interviewing via the internet. Many things were learned in this interview!
Please enjoy an exclusive listen to the track, "Deep Dark Heart" among other great songs performed by dunkie, Mark Purnell, and Sarah Birch.
A special 2 hour edition of The Shade Garden! Enjoy two lovely hours of unsigned and independent music.
It's a first in The Shade Garden! Juniper held her first interview with a favorite indie musician from her home state, K Michael Joseph! Tune in to hear what inspires him, what his musical background is, and other fascinating facts about his music. Also, tune in to hear many other great independent and unsigned artists as heard on XRP Radio.
Note...the microphone at the beginning wasn't functioning, but after a few songs, Juniper will chime in!
Love is in the air in the Garden, I hope you like this week's songs as I pay hommage to Valentines's day.
This week we focus on all things fun, goofy, and are bound to make you smile! Some songs are jammin', some are silly, and some are just cool. Kick back and enjoy the jovial side of The Shade Garden!
Join me, Juniper, in the garden for some of the best unsigned and independent music. Some new uploads, fun jazz, a spooky story to accompany a song, and some sexy sexy...all here in The Shade Garden!
Get your boots and hat and join me in the garden for some bluegrass, country, and country-like tunes. Nothin' like an angsty country sad song or one that makes you want to do a line dance! Y'all come round and get ready to tap your toes, kick up your heels, and cry over your beer.
Good evening my pretties. I have a great show for you tonight! I will be premiering a few new artists and will have lots of songs that helped me get through the crazy times here in the U.S.A. as of late. Sit back, decompress, and enjoy.
Welcome to the Garden, with the new year brings new hope and new growth. Sit back and relax while I bathe you in the sounds of hope of a new year. I'm Juniper and wish you all a blessed and safe New Year.
The final show of the season. Hope everyone has a great new year. Looking forward to a much better 2021.
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice. Get in the garden for some winter/holiday vibes...songs about stars, love, snow, planetary convergences, and songs that give you all the feels.
As the days grow longer and the days grow shorter, it's a great time to relax in The Shade Garden with Juniper. In this episode, we have some technical difficulties...so it may have some interesting intervals in there as Juniper cries out for help... LOL still, some pretty great tunes!
As always, lots of cool tunes in the garden! Some great new uploads and a brand new premier song just in time for the holidays! Come give it a listen...
Come give thanks for some great independent and unsigned music with Juniper in The Shade Garden. 90 minutes of excellent tunes!
The 90 minute celebration of indie/unsigned music continues in the garden. Enter and enjoy!!
The Shade Garden is now a 90 minute experience, highlighting oodles and oodles of amazing independent and unsigned music! Come spend some time with Juniper and be amazed at the talent in the world these days!
Join me for an hour of powerful, indie women musicians to celebrate 100 years of (not all) women getting to vote! It's election week and this week's show is in honor of all the badass women who fought so hard for the right to be heard!
Happy Halloween all my shady friends! Listen in for some tunes that are not only on the lighter side of XRP Radio, but a bit spooky, too! Come rest in the garden...in peace....
A relaxing show with great XRP listed and other independent and unsigned artists! Pour yourself a spot of tea, put on your fuzzy slippers, and come relax in the Garden where it's shady all the time. :)
First show! A couple tech issues at the start, but still a great start to The Shade Garden on XRP Radio out of the U.K. Check us out live on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. EST!