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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – J.J. Cale & Cedric Watson
J.J. Cale came up in the clubs of Tulsa, Oklahoma playing everything from Western Swing to Rock n’ Roll. He even wrote songs that became hits for his friend Eric Clapton. But it was in the recording studio where he found his true calling. We’ll talk with J.J. about his career as a guitar man, songwriter and studio wizard. Then we visit with up-and-coming Creole fiddler and accordionist Cedric Watson and learn about his journey within the world of French and Caribbean music.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Brand New Strings Live
They’re new, they’re hot and they’ve got a Rural Rhythm record deal. They’re a hard-drivin’ sextet that brings the sounds of the Great Smokies and gospel mountain tunes into their compelling brand of traditionally tinged music. We’ll have REAL bluegrass from the REAL deal when Brand New Strings joins us live in celebration of their debut, No Strings Attached.
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #84
This week, you’ll have an unusual opportunity to contrast virtuoso mandolin styles of Jethro Burns, Buzz Busby, Sam Bush, John Duffey, Barry Mitterhoff, Bill Monroe, Bob Osborne, Akira Otsuka, Red Rector, Herschel Sizemore, Andy Statman, and Frank Wakefield. There are also rare and historic live cuts from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, hosted by Fred Bartenstein.
Bluegrass Review
Our show opens with a couple of new bluegrass songs. Then, the Gem of Bluegrass segment muses over the evolution of bluegrass into a concert music. Later, `great banjo stylist Alan Munde tells us about his method of composition. Then, it’s more happy sounding sad songs. We’re starting to think this type of song is one of bluegrass music’s great contributions to world music. To contact host Phil Nusbaum, the email address is pnusbaum@bitstream.net. The playlist is located at www.bluegrassreview.com. Join the Bluegrass Review discussion on Facebook. Just do a Facebook search for Bluegrass Review. Then join the conversation.
Bluegrass Signal – The Music of the Nashville BLUESgrass Band
An overview of the music of Nashville Bluegrass Band based on songs that include the word “blue”or “blues.” The music is from recordings their first release (1985′s “My Native Home”) to their most recent studio session (2004′s “Twenty Year Blues”).
*The Dick Spottswood Show
Some forgotten gems from the Country Gentlemen’s first lp collection in 1961, some Irish, American, and Irish-American music to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, some hard times songs, some Bob Wills, with great gospel and down home blues served on the side. Obsolete Music takes dead aim and never misses.
*etown – KT Tunstall & Adrienne Young
Scotland-born rising star and “folk-rock goddess” KT Tunstall pays a visit to eTown. KT rocks the house in this repeat broadcast, with her provocative sonic mesh of heartfelt pop, rootsy electric blues, and left-field alt-folk. And talented young Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Adrienne Young hits the stage with her band, receiving some great musical support from Nick & Helen Forster and the eTones. They deliver an amazing set of warm and inviting Americana music.
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 The Gourds, Tom Rush, Backyard Tire Fire, Susan Werner, The Deep Vibration. View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow
In Music from Foggy Hollow from Australia this week Mike Kear’s featuring a new band – Brand New Strings and their new CD, “No Strings Attached”. Mike talks about the band, plays some music from the CD, and even dares to bring back teh dreaded SNAPSHOT for one more appearance. Also on the show this week, new music from a couple of terrific family bands – The Snyder Family Band from Bristol Tennessee,
and The Cana Ramblers, plus Steve Martin and Josh Williams. As usual we don’t take ourselves too seriously – there’s time for some goofing off too. It’s another packed show of wholesome bluegrass fun, so don’t miss it!
Old Time Jam
This week, our normal variety is punctuated by sets of tunes with “Indian” names, a set of songs played and sung by Joel Walker Sweeney, first popularizer of the banjo, and some examples of music by the Whitetop Mountain Band and Kirk Sutphin, who are touring with “Music from the Crooked Road.”
Open Mic – Bill Monroe
This week we’re focusing on Bill Monroe. In the first hour we’ll hear from several musicians and Bluegrass Country hosts this hour with reflections both historical and personal on the man and his music.
In the second hour we take a trip back to 1982, Lee Michael Demsey pulled a tape out of the WAMU archives featuring Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys performing in February 1982 before a packed house at the Departmental Auditorium, now known as the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, in Washington D.C.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows
The Tom “Cat” Reeder Show – Sunday 3 a.m. (March 14)
The Old Home Place with Lisa Kay Howard – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (March 21)
Special Programming - Jim Hurst & Lou Reid & Carolina LIVE
This week we feature live performances from Jim Hurst (from our Washington, DC studios) and Lou Reid & Carolina (from our IBMA 2009 broadcast).
LIVE Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster
When we gather for our Sunday morning session we’ll be honored to hear remarks by Don Rigsby regarding his new all gospel recording “The Voice of God.” This week we’ll share part one of this review of Don’s first all gospel recording in several years. Don gives us another old hymn to add to our singing at the top of the third hour: “The Lord Will Provide” with words by John Newton (Amazing Grace) and the old Welsh melody by John Roberts in 1839. Don sings this one a cappella from the old Primitive Baptist Church style as only Don can and influenced by his dad and the old preacher he heard as a “little feller.”
*Thistle and Shamrock – Essential Celtic
How do you inject a Celtic core into your music collection that will reflect the past and present, honouring the purity of tradition and the spirit of innovation? It’s a tall order but we have some suggestions this week to enhance any collection.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – 28 Years of Pickin’ Part 2
Here is another 2 hours of music as played over the past 28 years of the radio show. We feature some great historical tunes and songs which are mile-posts of bluegrass music that continue to delight audiences the world over.
