Mary Mancini is the current Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party. She moved to Nashville in the early 1990’s, and in 1992 she opened Lucy’s Record Shop, an all-ages venue and record store, on what was then a nearly deserted Church Street. In more recent years Mary has fought for voter’s rights as Executive Director for Tennessee Citizen Action, run for a seat in the Tennessee State Senate, and been elected as Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party three times in a row.

On this final episode of Season One of My Fantasy Funeral, Mary and host Ryan Breegle discuss her grandmother’s openness about the tricky topics of politics and race when she was young, what concerns Mary the most about the direction the country is headed, and her fantasy for the anthem of the women’s suffrage movement to be sung by Beyoncé.

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Follow Mary Mancini:
Twitter: @marymancini
TN Democratic Party: @TNDP

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Music by Kindercastle.

Caitlin Rose writes and records songs of many moods, somehow always managing to make heartbreak sound triumphant. Her albums Own Side Now and The Stand-In were beloved by critics, ending up on many Top 10 year-end lists. Her popularity soared overseas as a live performer, turning out BBC Radio sessions for Marc Riley and Bob Harris, and back in the US she could be seen with The Old 97’s in a performance on Conan O’Brien’s late night television show.

On this episode of My Fantasy Funeral, Caitlin and host Ryan Breegle discuss her love for American standards of the 20th century, when we might be treated to a new album, and the five songs she would choose for what she describes as ‘the last playlist you get to make.’

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Follow Caitlin Rose:
Instagram: @mscaitlinrose
Twitter: @thecaitlinrose
Facebook: /caitlinrosemusic
Website: thecaitlinrose.com

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Music by Kindercastle.

Jasmin Kaset is a songwriter and vocalist who records under her own name and as one half of two very different musical duos — the vulgar yet witty Birdcloud, and the electronic and emotional You Drive. She grew up in Cottontown, TN, a place that she doesn’t enjoy visiting now except for its good thrifting opportunities. Yet she has remained close to her family, and they play a large part in her funeral plans.

On this episode of My Fantasy Funeral, Jasmin and host Ryan Breegle discuss the surprising reason Birdcloud performed a tour in adult diapers, whether there might be a second You Drive album, and the prominent pubs she would choose for her ghost to haunt.

Hear Jasmin Kaset Funeral Song Selections on Spotify

Follow Jasmin:
Instagram: @jasminkaset
Twitter: @jasminkaset
Facebook: /jasminkaset
Birdcloud: birdcloudamerica.com
You Drive: you-drive.co

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Music by Kindercastle.