Some Things You Might Not Know About Keith Brand
Keith joined Sleepy Hollow in 1998 says Sleepy Hollow "is the sound of people who intensively love music." "From Bach to Beck and back" is the phrase Samantha Sullivan (host 1998-2009) came up with to describe the show. A hallmark of the show is the programming themes which allow the hosts to program and weave together a wide variety of artists and songs. Keith does a weekly Soundtrack feature at 9am.
Rowan University
Keith is an Associate Professor of Radio/TV/Film at Rowan University. Professor Brand teaches Radio Broadcasting I and Television Production I.
He received his Masters in Education from Temple University, and his B.F.A. from West Virginia University.
His interests include community media, low power FM, and regulation of the media. Keith was the artistic director of the Seven Stars Music Festival, and is a member of a local band called "The HIX." Here's a description of the band:
"The primary element that holds The Hix together is the deep affection they all share for the traditional music of the rural American South, called Old-Time Music. Prior to the formation of The Hix, each band member discovered, on his own, the beautiful scratchy sound, the festivals, and the wonderful community of people, both young and old, that play this music. From either word of mouth, instruction book, recordings, radio, or television, each band member responded instinctively to the expressive nature of the old-time sound. By the time The Hix formed, each member had roughly 20 years of traditional playing experience under their belts. Given this rich background, The Hix arrive on the music scene with roots planted firmly in the ground."
(Courtesy of Seven Music Festival website)
The Hix play private parties and local festivals, with Keith on vocals banjo, banjo-uke.
When asked how he feels about doing the show, Sleepy Hollow:
Each Sleepy Hollow host used the term "labor of love" to describe their experience. And that devotion is clear. "I couldn't see myself rising at 4am every Sunday morning," Sullivan says, "if the show didn't speak to my heart." Brand concurs. "It's the best job in radio," he says. And Elliott adds another sentiment, "When it's working, nothing feels better. It is a joy!"
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