In this special holiday episode, you get a front row seat to live Christmas performances from Georgia artists, including Rehab, Reverend Hylton, Skylar Peterson, Slow Parade, Atticus Roness, and Five Eight with James Hall. Recorded in the GPB studios in Midtown Atlanta, these festive songs range from nostalgic standards to brand new originals that capture the joy and ache of the season.

On this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, you meet Danny Boone Alexander, the voice behind Rehab and the hit Sittin' at a Bar. Hear how a song the band treated as a joke quietly racked up more than a million plays on touch screen jukeboxes and sparked a new record deal and years of hard touring. From early drama class nerves to 256 shows in a single year, Danny opens up about home, family, and why he now focuses less on chasing hits and more on writing honest songs that last.

On this episode, we welcome Naoma to the Peach Jam family. She is the self-proclaimed Goddess of Groove, an Atlanta-based disco artist originally from Michigan. You'll hear Naoma’s powerhouse live vocals from the GPB studios, along with the story of how a DJ set at Star Bar in Little Five Points, a childhood in competitive show choir, and a move to Georgia turned her into a modern disco diva with a very clear mission.

Let's meet Willy Cobb, a Richland, Georgia native whose songs fuse country texture with grunge edge. With help and inspiration from his cousin Brent Cobb, he turned family jam sessions into a career that led from small-town Georgia to a record deal in Nashville. He shares the honest stories and hard-won lessons behind his sound, shaped by growing up in South Georgia.

Atlanta native Dubmack brings soul-infused pop and R&B to Peach Jam, along with his collaborator Rama-Don. Host Jeremy Powell dives into how the pair met in a legendary Atlanta rehearsal space and built a creative community that crosses genres and generations. Dubmack shares how growing up as a “Grady baby” shaped his sound, his advice for new artists, and the Atlanta roots that keep his music grounded.

GPB’s Peach Jam celebrates Public Radio Music Day with a lineup of extraordinary homegrown artists. Host Jeremy Powell spotlights musicians from across the state, including Americana storyteller Pony Bradshaw, soulful performer Kyla Simone, bluesman Eddie 9V, and Alternative R&B artist Wiley from Atlanta. Created for Public Radio Music Day, this sampler episode celebrates the energy and artistry of Georgia musicians.

Meet Skylar Peterson, a 21-year-old from Dacula, Georgia, who is redefining classical crossover for a new generation. Skylar shares how a childhood in jazz band and a chance encounter with The Phantom of the Opera led him to study voice, meet producer David Foster’s team, and record original songs that have earned hundreds of thousands of streams. The conversation combines artistry, hard work, and the sound of a young musician poised to take the global stage.

Meet Five Eight, a cornerstone of the Athens, Georgia scene known for emotionally direct songs and high-energy shows. The band opens up about forming in the late eighties, the tension that fuels their performances, and the new documentary that traces their story from early struggles to enduring friendship. You also hear the moment they recall opening for R.E.M. in California and why Athens still feels like home.