NPR 4 THE DEAF: We Hear It Even When You Can’t

 

SOUND OPINIONS: Benjamin Booker has caused a stir in the indie rock world by melding the blues, punk and soul with a signature rasp. Fresh off the heels of his national television debut on Late Night with David Letterman, Booker visits the studio to perform songs from his first major label release on ATO records. He also tells Jim and Greg about transitioning from being a barista at Starbucks to touring with Jack White all in one year. He can also count influential label head Geoff Travis of Rough Trade Records as a fan. Despite all this, Booker’s parents are still not quite sold on this whole music thing. MORE

BENJAMIN BOOKER PLAYS WORLD CAFE LIVE TUESDAY OCTOBER 21TH