All times listed are Eastern Time
*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
LIVE from the Birchmere – 12/31, 8 p.m. – 1/1, 12:30 a.m.
Ring in 2010!! Katy Daley and Lee Michael Demsey are broadcasting live from the Birchmere, with performances from The Seldom Scene, Darren Beachley & Legends of the Potomac, and Dead Men’s Hollow.
*American Routes – National Heritage Fellowship Concert and Celebration
Live from the Nation’s Capital, it’s the 2009 National Heritage Fellowship Concert. Each year, the National Endowment for the Arts recognizes citizens for their contributions to our nation’s traditional arts. We’ll hear from this year’s honorees, including zydeco’s Queen Ida, the gospel group The Birmingham Sunlights and Puerto Rican cuatro genius Edwin Colon Zayas. Plus visits with an array of previous National Heritage Fellows, from B.B. King to Earl Scruggs.
Bluegrass Breakdown – September – December 1969
We heading back to the last 4 months of 1969 on this week’s Bluegrass Breakdown. Earl Scruggs plays at the 2nd Vietnam War Moratorium in Washington D.C., Bill Monroe appears on the television show “To Tell the Truth” and the Country Gentlemen, The Dillards, and Jimmy Martin makes the airwaves sing.
Bluegrass Master Class
Banks of the Ohio #82: You’ll hear examples of how the folk era of the ‘60s (and its aftermath) impacted bluegrass. Included are “Sowing on the Mountain” by Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Erik Darling, “Dark-Eyed Sally” by Jack Tottle’s Lonesome River Boys, “Different Drum” by the Greenbriar Boys, “Up To My Neck In High Muddy Water” by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys, “Dreamless” by Earth Opera, “Hippy Dippy Dan” by Red Allen, and “The Fighting Side of Me” by both Merle Haggard and the Osborne Brothers. A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, hosted by Fred Bartenstein.
Bluegrass Review
On today’s show, we play the best of 2009 in Bluegrass. If you want to contact host Phil Nusbaum, the email address is pnusbaum@bitstream.net pnusbaum@bitstream.net.
Bluegrass Signal
John Reischman — master of tone, time, and tunes — is the composer & performer of the “Bluegrass Signal” theme, and it’s high time for an overview of his music. This week, a collection of John’s original tunes and songs (co-written with Kathy Kallick, Susan Crowe, and Trisha Gagnon) from his recordings with the Good Ol’ Persons, Tony Rice Unit, John Reischman & the Jaybirds, and solo albums.
Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Countdown
Lee Michael Demsey plays the top 30 songs as reported to Bluegrass Unlimited for the upcoming month, in the familiar countdown format.
*The Dick Spottswood Show
In Obsolete Music Hour One, Earl, Wade, Sonny and Bob play contrasting versions of “Old Reuben” on the five-string banjo. Then several bluegrass stars perform country songs, and vice versa, and we’ll hear three original 1931 classics from Delta blues icon Skip James. Hour Two features party music, from Bessie Smith, Bob Wills, Bill Monroe, Merle Haggard, Jim & Jesse, Howlin’ Wolf and other celebrities, to get you in the mood to celebrate the coming of 2010. When they’re done, you’ll need a designated driver.
*etown – Tori Amos & Jess Winchester
Nick & Helen Forster and the whole eTown crew go ‘on the road’ to New York City for this special holiday themed program. Pianist and singer Tori Amos makes her first ever eTown appearance, featuring lovely, stripped down tunes from Tori’s new seasonal CD. Also joining us is veteran singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester, back in eTown after a decade! Nick & Helen will be joining Jesse instrumentally and vocally. And, as always, we’ll have an inspiring E-Chievement Award interview in store.
The Free for All – Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. LIVE, Friday 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Gary Henderson Show – Saturday 8-11 a.m. LIVE, Monday 12 p.m.,
The Katy Daley Show - Monday- Wednesday LIVE, Thurs-Fri recorded, 7-10 a.m. ET
The Lee Michael Demsey Show – Saturday 11a.m.-2p.m., Monday- Wednesday LIVE, Thurs-Fri recorded, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
Monday, 11 a.m.: Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer will be stopping by to visit with Lee Michael Demsey. They’ll bring along a couple of their musical friends to perform and chat. This Wednesday, they will be a part of the annual Tribute To Hank Williams event at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. Joining Cathy and Marcy that night will be Robin and Linda Williams, Bill Kirchin, Rickie Simpkins, Dave Giegrich and Mark Schatz.
Lonesome Pine RFD with Carol Beaugard – Mon. 12 a.m., Wed. 9 p.m., Thurs. 12 p.m.
*Mountain Stage
Featuring Quetzal, Thea Gilmore, Mates of State, Al and the Transamericans, and Son de Madera. Playlist.
Old Time Jam
A live interview and performance with Matt Brown.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Wednesday LIVE, Thurs-Fri recorded 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows
The Old Home Place with Lisa Kay Howard- Sunday 3 a.m. (December 27)
Foster’s Corner with Bill Foster – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (January 3)
Special Programming - Red Molly, Anne & Pete Sibley
First, all-female trio Red Molly perform and are interviewed by Lee Michael Demsey. Then, Anne and Pete Sibley showcase their beautiful blend of bluegrass and old time-inspired folk with a live performance and interview with Echo.
LIVE Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster
This edition of Stained Glass Bluegrass marks the last program of 2009 so we’ll enjoy a review of some of the many recordings released this year. Hank Williams even contributes an Isaac Watts hymn from a new release to our sing along at the start of third hour so have those hymn books handy. Barry Scott will join us at the beginning of the fourth hour to talk about his Grammy nomination for his all gospel release – “In God’ Time.”
*Thistle and Shamrock – Raise a Glass
Many a fine song has been sung around the table to celebrate the company, lament the parting, and toast whatever lies ahead. Hand over your car keys and join in with Tony Cuffe, the Voice Squad and Robin Laing as we raise a glass to the New Year.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – More Influences
After a great reaction from listeners of last month”s show, “Influences,” we decided to do another show with songs of different music which have been recorded with a bluegrass style. Lots of good memories with from music from old-time country, pop, folk, blues and other styles.
