All times listed are Eastern Time
*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – Second Lines and Black Pots: American Routes Live in Louisiana
Come stir the pot with American Routes as we bring you a sampling of great live music from our home state: Louisiana. First we’ll stop by the soon to be legendary BlackPot Festival in Lafayette for some new flavors of Cajun and Creole tunes, as well as some old favorites by special guests. Then we’ll walk through the streets of New Orleans with the Prince of Wales Social Aid and Pleasure Club during their annual second line parade.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Recent Reissues, Collections And Such
We’ll be taking a look at music that has been given a second, or sometimes third or fourth life, in the form of a reissued project, big boxed set or thoughtful collection. New items of such ilk from High Country, Blue Highway, the New Lost City Ramblers, John Hartford, Mac Wiseman and Del McCoury will be spotlighted.
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #83
This week we feature five lesser-known recordings by Charlie Waller, demonstrating his versatility over a nearly half-century career with the Country Gentlemen. We also visit Harlan County, playing eight tunes dealing with that legendary corner of Eastern Kentucky. And in the last half hour, don’t miss the oddest record Don Reno ever made — program host Fred Bartenstein thinks it may have been written by aliens. A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum.
Bluegrass Review
Join host Phil Nusbaum for his Winter Membership Campaign special! To contact host Phil Nusbaum, the email address is pnusbaum@bitstream.net.
Bluegrass Signal – Winter Membership Campaign Special
This week on “Bluegrass Signal,” music from seven of the CDs offered as thank-you gifts during the Winter Membership Campaign, plus a few inspirational songs. If the music and programs on Bluegrass Country have made a difference to you, you can make a difference to the station. Thanks for your support!
*The Dick Spottswood Show
As many of us dig out from under record snowfalls, we’ll need to dig into our pocketbooks as the Obsolete Music Hour takes up its semi-annual collection to keep great music coming from us to you. Bluegrass Country thank you gifts include extraordinary Buzz Busby and Bill Harrell CD sets remastered from their legendary 1950s Starday sessions—and the Bill Harrell set adds some great 1967 duets with Don Reno. Fundraisers are what Bluegrass Country does to underwrite the music you love.
Love us back, OK? Please be there for all of us with your support!
And have a look at these two great thank you gifts I’ll offer in acknowledgment of your support for Obsolete Music and Bluegrass Country:
http://www.gustorecords.com/nhawispgudon.html
http://www.gustorecords.com/bubugohogrst.html
Thanks,
Dick Spottswood
*etown – Taj Mahal & Martha Wainwright
In this extraordinary repeat broadcast, legendary bluesman Taj Mahal makes his way back to eTown this week, as he celebrates his 40th year of performing! We are treated to a characteristically eclectic and exciting set of music from him and longtime band mates Bill Rich and Kester Smith. Then Martha Wainwright (talented daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and sister of Rufus) makes her first eTown appearance.
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- Friday LIVE, 7-10 a.m. ET
The Lee Michael Demsey Show – Saturday 11a.m.-2p.m., Monday- Friday LIVE, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
Lonesome Pine RFD with Carol Beaugard – Mon. 12 a.m., Wed. 9 p.m., Thurs. 12 p.m.
*Mountain Stage
Featuring Buckwheat Zydeco, JD Souther, Duncan Sheik, Amy LaVere, Guggenheim Grotto, Beth Neilsen Chapman. Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow
In Music from Foggy Hollow from Australia this week Mike Kear’s featuring a new CD called “Southern” from banjo legend Bill Emerson and his new band Sweet Dixie. Also on the show he’s playing new music from Laurie Lewis, Bobby Atkins, Randy Kohrs and from England, Heather Bristow. It’s not a serious show, there’s time for some fun too. It’s another packed show of wholesome bluegrass fun, so don’t miss it!
Old Time Jam
This week, Hubie is LIVE for the Winter Membership Campaign!
Open Mic – Tom Cat Reeder & Bob Webster
Tom Cat & Bob bring you all their favorites songs, and their classic humor, on this special membership campaign edition of Open Mic.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows
The Tom “Cat” Reeder Show – Sunday 3 a.m. (February 14)
Old Home Place with Lisa Kay Howard – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (February 21)
Special Programming - The Best and Brightest of Bluegrass Country
LIVE Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster
Welcome to our winter membership campaign. Please join me, along with our faithful WAMU Volunteer Cathleen O’Brien, as we feature the Dailey & Vincent all gospel a cappella CD “Singing From The Heart” as our chosen premium on Stained Glass Bluegrass. This recording can be yours for a new or renewing membership at the $75 level and you can enjoy many of the old hymns sung by Jamie & Darin in their distinctive style. Cathleen and I are looking forward to your participation and support during this important event. And don’t miss Jamie & Darin’s version of “The Old Rugged Cross” during the old hymns portion of the program at the beginning of the third hour.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Alison Brown and Garry West
Get the insider’s perspective on the music business from the co-founders of an independent record label and hear how banjo player Alison Brown has pushed her instrument into new musical territory to secure an international following from fans of jazz, bluegrass, and new acoustic music.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – Tenderhearted Bluegrass
This week we feature songs for the season of the heart and Valentine’s Day. Songs of love, inspiration, joy contentment and passion. The lineup of artists includes a distinctive international flavor and the music is inspiring. Enjoy!
