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Matt Pond, Mavis Staples and 'Straight Yellow Jacket'

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Dee Perry welcomes critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Pond who plays tonight at The Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights celebrating the 10th anniversary of his landmark album - Emblems. Plus we share a conversation with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples prior to an appearance by her biographer Greg Kot this weekend at the Rock Hall's Library and Archives. And we hear from the playwright of the new production from Michael Oatman and The New African Theater - Straight Yellow Jacket - for Mental Health Awareness Month.Matt Pond, musician

Mavis Staples, musician

Michael Oatman, director

Maxie Rockymore, playwright

Dave DeOreo is coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team.