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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches Block
*American Routes – Men of Steel and Soul
We’re bringing the blues from the clubs to the church this week on American Routes. The Campbell Brothers, from Rochester, NY, are masters of sacred steel. With both pedal and lap steel guitars, they summon the spirit in voice and sound. We’ll talk about growing up in the church and playing gospel blues on the guitar. Then, New Orleans bluesman Walter “Wolfman” Washington stops by the American Routes studio for a conversation about his life in the music and in the clubs around town.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Barry Scott & Second Wind Live (part 1)
He honed his craft playing bass and singing soaring vocals with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver for almost 10 years. He’s now at the helm of his own powerful, dynamic and trendsetting band. He writes uplifting songs and sings them with authority and panache. The ex-heartthrob of Bluegrass, Barry Scott & Second Wind will be pickin’ and singin’ ‘em live in the middle portion of our program. We’ll also be hearing newfangled items from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, David Grindstaff, Richard D. Henry, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, and Nora Jane Struthers.
Bluegrass Gospel USA! – Tues. 8 p.m. ET
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #116
The “Dawn of the Bluegrass Era” segment features music from 1951, including the ultra-rare “New Freedom Bell” by Louise, Sonny, and Bobby Osborne with Jimmy Martin; Carter Stanley with Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys; Everett Lilly with Flatt & Scruggs; Jim & Jesse’s earliest recording; Mac Wiseman; and Carl Butler & the Lonesome Pine Boys. Another highlight is Delia Bell’s “Roses in the Snow” from 1978, which was covered by Emmylou Harris two years later. A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, hosted by Fred Bartenstein.
Bluegrass Review – #1133
We open with songs about rounders, those mean to everybody individuals whe are engaging in songs, but whom we would not like to meet in a dark alley. On the Gem of Bluegrass, we consider Upper Midwest hillbillies. Old time Scandinavian music in the Upper Midwest had characters resembling hillbillies, but were not called hillbillies. Later, we talk about bluegrass, old time music and the hillbilly stereotype. If you want 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.
Bluegrass Signal – #308 (1952 Releases, part 2) Rebroadcast
Many of the standards that are the foundation of bluegrass emerged in the music’s first significant decade, 1946-56. I thought it’d be interesting to pick one of those years, and have a listen to some of the songs released in, say, 1952. Last week: Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Reno & Smiley, Jim & Jesse, Pee Wee Lambert & Curley Parker, Jim Eanes, Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper, Wade Mainer. This week: The Osborne Brothers (but not together), Lonesome Pine Fiddlers. Mac Wiseman, Sauceman Brothers, Larry Richardson & Happy Smith, Betty Harper, Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper, Wade Mainer. I’d live them times again.
*Capital Americana – Wed. 8 p.m. ET, Sat. 2 p.m. ET
Capital Americana’s Very First Anniversary Show
It’s the very first anniversary of Capital Americana this week. The show was started on August 14th, 2010. And we’ve had some amazing in studio guests over the past year. This week and for the next three weeks we’ll feature excerpts from each of those guest performances. And if you want to hear the entire interview for any of them, visit the interview archive, where we’ll be posting four full interviews each week.
*The Dick Spottswood Show – #350
This week, a medley for cat lovers, an old Child ballad transformed into blues, a parade of 1940s brother duets, a visit with the Mississippi Sheiks and appearances by Merle Travis, Dave Macon, Johnnie and Jack, Molly O’Day, Cliff Carlisle and the Carter Family. Take shelter from the hot August sun, come on inside, and enjoy great Obsolete Music and Bluegrass Country!
Editor’s Picks – David Grindstaff & The Troubadours, 3 Legends of Bluegrass
This week we’ll head back to IBMA 2010 for interviews and performances captured in our temporary Nashville studio. In the first half hour, we’ll feature an up and coming bluegrass band — David Grindstaff and the Troubadours. Then, hosts Bob Webster and Katy Daley sit down for a rare interview and performance with three legendary bluegrass musicians– JD Crowe, Doyle Lawson, and Paul Williams.
*etown – Hot Tuna / Dar Williams
Nick & Helen Forster welcome two legendary musicians who’ve been performing together for over 50 years: Jefferson Airplane founding members Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen. These Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be in their Hot Tuna mode and will share music from their newest release, Steady As She Goes. And returning to eTown for her fourth visit is the uber-talented pop-folk songstress and songwriter Dar Williams. She’s delighted devoted audiences for years with insightful lyrics (The New York Times has said, “Wisdom flows through her songs in delirious, wordy rushes of truth” and stellar singing.
The Free for All – Monday-Thursday, 6-8 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.
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
The Felice Brothers, Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys, Adam Haworth Stephens, Lost in the Trees, Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore. View Playlist
Music from Foggy Hollow – #201132
Old Time Jam – #171 (After Clifftop)
On Old Time Jam this week, Rosemarie Nielsen returns from the Appalachian String Band Festival at Clifftop West Virginia with new CDs plus some special memories of meeting and listening to the folks who play old-time music so well and who make it so much fun! She’ll play new CDs from Kitgut String Band, Tim Gardner, The Blackest Crow, the Roadapple Rounders and Hammer & String. She’ll also play tunes from earlier CDs that form a travelogue of the week at Clifftop, by artists such as Adam Hurt, Lester McCumbers, Erynn Marshall, Dan Levenson, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, and many many more!
Open Mic – Sat. 6 a.m. ET, Mon. 5 a.m. ET, Thurs. 3 a.m. ET, Fri. 6 p.m. ET
This week during Open Mic, we air an episode of Music City Roots, a new show that we’re considering adding to our regular lineup. Westbound Rangers, Sarah Jarosz, Becky Schlegel, Jim Lauderdale, and Tiller’s Folly are featured.
We’d love to hear what YOU think about Music City Roots. So, please give it a listen on Saturday at 6 a.m. ET, Monday at 5 a.m. ET, Thursday at 3 a.m. ET, or on Friday at 6 p.m. ET, and let us know what you think by clicking here and sending us a short message with your thoughts!
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows:
- The Bill Miller Show with host Bill Miller – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Aug 21)
- The Tom “Cat” Reeder Show with Tom “Cat” Reeder – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Aug 28)
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster – Sunday LIVE 6-10 a.m., Tues. 9 p.m.
Listen this week for songs from the new solo recording by John Bowman of the Boxcars. His new project, Family Chain, features all songs written by Joe Isaacs, patriarch of The Isaacs. Some will be familiar, such as “I Pressed Through The Crowd” and some are lesser known songs but are rendered in fine style by John, who gets vocal help from Jeff & Sheri Easter on a few numbers. Of course we’ll sing some old hymns at the beginning of the 3rd hour so find your song book now.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Time To Dance
The rhythms of Celtic music will always get into your feet and before you know it, you’re dancing. Limber up before you tune into this hour of music featuring Alasdair Fraser, Trian, and a pair of traditional dance bands from Ireland and Scotland.
*Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 3-6 p.m. LIVE
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – #1540 (The Country Way)
This week’s show is a tribute to the farmer and folks who live in the country.
