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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – Poets of Twang: Buddy Miller and John Doe
What happens when two guys from the East Coast head West with guitars? They become country singers, naturally. But the path there wasn’t so obvious. Buddy Miller has been everywhere: Austin, Los Angeles, New York and now Nashville. We’ll talk about his musical journey from outlaw to alt-country and how he’s carving out a new “old” style in the Music City. Then we’ll visit with Los Angeles poet and punk rocker John Doe of the band X, who has found inspiration in the Countrypolitan sounds of the 1960s.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Down on the Farm
We’ll be paying tribute to the most honored and revered profession in BluegrassLand. It’s back-breaking, unrelenting work—full of dust, drought and depression. It doesn’t pay well and usually has few rewards other than the knowledge that it’s an avocation that really matters. Blue Highway, James King, Tim O’Brien and the Gibson Brothers will be singing about the man who feeds us all—the great BluegrassLand farmer.
Bluegrass Master Class – Jessie Baker, Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson, Ralph Stanley
This week we’ll be airing a series of interviews highlighting several music legends and one rising star. First off, Katy Daley has a banjo-centric with 18 year old five string picker Jessie Baker of Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper. Then, Founding Fathers of Country Rock Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen sit down with Lee Michael Demsey for an interview and performance. And last, but certainly not least, an interview with the incomparable Dr. Ralph Stanley.
Bluegrass Review
Bluegrass to Be Thankful For. It is a show of listener requests of especially meaningful bluegrass, and listeners tell us why the songs are meaningful. Show host Phil Nusbaum enjoys talking to listeners. Contact him at pnusbaum@bitstream.net.
Bluegrass Signal – Larry Sparks
Larry Sparks has a brand-new release, so it seems like a good time to revisit some of his music from the ‘70s and ‘80s. This week’s Bluegrass Signal is presented by co-host Todd Gracyk, and includes music from the albums “Bluegrass Old And New,” “You Could Have Called,” “Kind’a Lonesome,” “John Deere Tractor,” “The Testing Times,” and “Travelin’.” Larry Sparks calls himself “the youngest of the old-timers,” and this hour demonstrates the truth of this description.
*The Dick Spottswood Show
Some great Texas fiddling opens the show, and the Carter Family shows off some Texas style yodeling. Bert Williams brings back Brother Low Down from last week to introduce some comic sermons and church narratives, including Wendy Bagwell’s encounter with ecclesiastical rattlesmakes–a story you won’t forget. A controlled substance serenade in the second hour celebrates coke sniffers and bootleggers, and Rose Maddox sings a special hymn for Thanksgiving week. Obsolete Music is thankful to have you as a listener and friend!
*etown – Barenaked Ladies & Catie Curtis
In this encore broadcast, the beloved Barenaked Ladies return to eTown to share some songs from their children’s CD Snacktime. These cleverly crafted tunes definitely appeal to the kid in all of us! Catie Cutis is back in eTown, too, with some of her strongest songs ever. Gather the entire family and enjoy a special eTown filled with wit, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart, all in this week’s re-broadcast.
Featured News – Festival Planning
The Free for All with Echo - 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., Friday 12 a.m.
LIVE The Katy Daley Show - Monday-Friday 7-10 a.m.
The Lee Michael Demsey Show – Saturday 11a.m.-2p.m., Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LIVE
Lonesome Pine RFD with Carol Beaugard – Mon. 12 a.m., Wed. 9 p.m., Thurs. 12 p.m.
*Mountain Stage
Live performances from Kathy Mattea, Or, The Whale, The Songcatchers, Shannon Whitworth, The Ahs. Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow
In Mike Kear’s Music from Foggy Hollow, from Australia this week, Mike’s featuring some Australian grass for you. Karen Lynne, a singer with the voice of an angel who lives right next door to Foggy Hollow has released a new CD called Wishing Well, and Mike’s going to be playing some of it this week. Also on the show new music from Missy Werner, Billy Boone Smith, Jerry Butler and John Wade, The Del McCoury Band and lots more. It’s not a serious show – there’s plenty of time for fun along the way. It’s another show jam packed with bluegrass goodness. Don’t miss it!
Old Time Jam
Thanksgiving turkeys rule, both as part of the holiday feast and as leftovers after “Turkey Day.” Two sets of tunes honor the bird which is the symbol of a thankful family dinner, and one more, “Supper Time,” honors the family dinner as a symbol of home. And a variety of miscellaneous old-time music helps the celebratory theme, with numbers from The Stairwell Sisters, Adam Hurt, Erynn Marshall, The Canote Brothers, Mark Simos and Friends, Craig Johnson and just a lot more jam folks.
Open Mic - IBMA Interviews
This week we Open the Mic for performances recorded at the 2009 IBMA World of Bluegrass in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring Ronnie Reno, Grasstowne, Pam Gadd and Chris Stuart and Backcountry.
LIVE The Ray Davis Show – Mon-Fri 3-6 p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows
The Tom “Cat” Reeder Show - Sunday 3 a.m. (November 22)
The Old Home Place with Lisa Kay Howard – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (November 29)
Special Programming
For the 3rd year in a row WAMU’s Bluegrass Country broadcast live at the IBMA World of Bluegrass Conference in Nashville Tennessee. We had the opportunity to interview almost 40 different artists. This week we’ll present two of those interviews from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Michael Martin Murphy.
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster
This week we’ll enjoy some songs related to Thanksgiving and all our blessings. There may even be some old hymns connected to them so have your song books at the ready. May you have a blessed holiday with family, friends, and loved ones during this season.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Newly Hatched
Enjoy some of the latest recordings to arrive at the Thistle offices in the U.S. and Scotland.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – Influences
This show includes songs from country, pop, blues and folk music styles, with a bluegrass music flavor of course. We feature songs by great songwriters including Porter Wagoner, Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams (Sn), Buck Owens, Gordon Lightfoot, Roy Acuff, the Louvin Brothers, John Prine and many more. Enjoy.
