Summary: Oklahoma singer-songwriter and guitarist JD McPherson debuts his retro sound, rooted in traditional R and B and rockabilly, on Signs and Signifiers. The album was recorded in 2010 with producer and bassist in the band, Jimmy Sutton, and now Rounder Records has released it across the country to wide acclaim. In this interview and performance, McPherson talks about his career path, from middle school art teacher to leading his own band with a hit song, _North Side Gal_ which he performs in this set before a live audience from the World Cafe stage in Philly.
