#112 - “Tales From The Concert” - Jay’s Week | NERD ALERT: Predictive Algorithms | Charlie Watts, Jazz Drummer First

Jay catches us up on his week with the latest “Tales From The Concert”. We hear about the Janine Wilson band’s performance on the VIP Stage at the Jiffy Lube Arena last Wednesday, with The Black Crowes as the main attraction for the evening…then we’re on to the Outlaw Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. It’s great that live music is back!
Song: Sungazer - “Threshold”

Nick wants to talk about predictive algorithms… NERD ALERT!!!! How do streaming services predict songs we’ll like? We discuss it at length.
Song: Fruit Bats - “The Balcony”

Greg brings us a past due acknowledgement & appreciation with Rolling Stones late drummer Charlie Watts. A jazz drummer first, Watts was approached by longtime touring saxaphonist Tim Ries to play on an album of jazz renditions of Stones hits. We talk about Charlie & give it a listen. Rest in Power Charlie Watts! [NPR]
Song: The Rolling Stones Project - “Honky Tonk Woman”