Behind the scenes: Arlo Parks pays a visit to KXT

April 8, 2022 by

A woman sings and man plays guitar

Arlo Parks played 3 songs with her touring guitarist Dani Diodato for a KXT Live Session on April 7. Photo: Jessica Waffles

Arlo Parks stopped by KXT Thursday April 7 with her guitarist Dani Diodato before her Dallas show at Southside Ballroom. They played an intimate stripped-down performance of her songs “Hurt,” “Eugene,” and “Black Dog.” Full videos of the Live Session will be posted soon, but here’s a look behind the scenes at the shoot.

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The session took place at the KERA / KXT performance studio with a small production team. Photo: Jessica Waffles

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Arlo Parks answered thoughtful questions about her writing process and her poetry. Photo: Jessica Waffles

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KXT Program Director Benji McPhail interviewed Arlo Parks for the KXT Live Session. Photo: Jessica Waffles

A woman sings into a microphone while a man plays guitar

Arlo Parks has been on a North American tour with Clairo since mid-February, and their last date to play will be April 16 in Atlanta, GA. Photo: Jessica Waffles

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Soundcheck. Photo: Jessica Waffles

A man plays guitar in front of "KXT 91.7" sign

Dani Diodato is a London-based guitarist and composer. Photo: Jessica Waffles

A woman sings while a man plays guitar

Arlo Parks stopped in at KXT for a Live Session ahead of her show at Southside Ballroom on April 7. Photo: Jessica Waffles

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Arlo Parks with KXT’s team. From left: Jackson Wisdorf, Benji McPhail, Arlo Parks, Gini Mascorro. Photo: Jessica Waffles

Jessica Waffles is a freelance photographer/videographer and regular contributor to KXT. 

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