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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches Block
*American Routes – America’s Hippie Heritage
Tune in and turn on to our nation’s fringe heritage. Along with their spiritual forefathers, the beatniks and folkies, our hippie generation latched on to great music before them–from old-time country and bluegrass, bebop, blues and more–and created their own versions. We’re joined by Maria Muldaur who recalls making jug-band music in the West Village in the ’60s. Also, we speak with bass player Jack Casady, a founding member of the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Hammers & Nails, Part 1
They’re probably the world’s oldest tools, implements that have given rise to some of the world’s greatest edifices as well as many of Bluegrass-dom’s most gripping tunes—songs about powerful men, the building of the great railroads, the suffering of chain gangs and, of course, The Crucifixation. With the help of Blue Highway, Cumberland Gap Connection, Longview, Mac Wiseman, Jim Hurst and Doyle Lawson, we’ll be looking at hammers and nails.
Bluegrass Gospel USA! – Tues. 8 p.m. ET
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #115
We salute the late fiddler Vassar Clements with recordings from his first session with Bill Monroe (1950), Old & in the Way (1973), Andy Statman (1994), and David Grisman (1999). You’ll also hear first recordings by Kenny Baker and Bob Osborne, and some neat live recordings of banjo prodigy Joe Medford (1950), the Louvin Brothers (1955), Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper (1958), the Bray Brothers with John Hartford (1961), and the Kentucky Colonels (1965). A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, hosted by Fred Bartenstein.
Bluegrass Review – #1131
We open with a postscript on the western music / bluegrass connection we investigated a few shows back. It seems that something appropriate always walks in the door right after it could have been used on the show. In this case, it’s a new CD of bluegrass-styled western songs by Michael Martin Murphey. We follow with an extended Gem of Bluegrass concerned with the history of an important old-time music banjo style, clawhammer banjo. Later, we consider the history of 3-finger banjo styles. 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 – #387 (Happy Birthday Jesse McReynolds)
Originally broadcast on the 82nd birthday of Jesse McReynolds (7-9-11), this celebration includes highlights from Jesse’s recordings with brother Jim for Capital (1952), Starday (58-59), and Epic (63), plus some of Jesse’s excursions beyond bluegrass — his new tribute to Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter, his session work for the Doors — and a Jim & Jesse recording of a Chuck Berry song. An illuminating interview with Jesse is presented throughout the show.
Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Countdown
Join host Lee Michael Demsey as he features the top 30 songs as reported to Bluegrass Unlimited magazine for the month.
*Capital Americana – Wed. 8 p.m. ET, Sat. 2 p.m. ET
*The Dick Spottswood Show – #348
Obsolete Cajuns, including the immortal Harry Choates and Amedee Ardoin, a 1929 blues version of “Molly and Tenbrooks,” Benny Martin rewrites an 1896 ragtime song, and great gospel from the Blue Sky Boys, Norfolk Jubilee Quartette, Molly O’Day and Hank Williams. Obsolescence has never been more potent.
Editor’s Picks – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
This week we highlight performances from two hard-driving bluegrass bands recorded at the IBMA’s 2010 World of Bluegrass Conference: Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers and Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass.
*etown – Joe Bonamassa / Tift Merritt
Nick & Helen Forster welcome guitar star Joe Bonamassa and his band to eTown. Joe’s been dubbed “The New King of the Blues” (Guitarist) and is known for his versatility and virtuosity on his instrument, along with strong singing and solid songwriting. And singer-songwriter Tift Merritt returns to eTown, this time with bassist and harmony vocalist, Jay Brown in tow. (She invites Nick & Helen and the eTones to play and sing along on a tune or two.) An hour of rockin’ blues and heavenly harmonies for you . . . along with a classic finale featuring some death-defying guitar riff trades between Joe and Nick.
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
Lizz Wright, Raul Midon, The Holmes Brothers, Fruit Bats, Deolinda, and The Paper Raincoat. View Playlist
Music from Foggy Hollow – #201130
In Mike Kear’s Music from Foggy Hollow this week he’s featuring the new CD from a pioneer of the newgrass flavour of bluegrass -Russell Johnson. Russell’s a member of the Grass Cats, a founder of the New Vintage, and an award winning songwriter. Mike’s going to be talking about Russell’s background and playing a number of songs from the new CD. Also on the show, Mike’s going to play brand new releases from banjo player Haley Stiltner, a look at a towering legend of the bluegrass fiddle, girl band Next Best Thing, hot band Wildfire, songwriter Jim Lauderdale, Aussies the Greencards, and lots more. And he’ll take a look back 5 years to remember what was on the playlist back then. The show’s only for fun, so don’t miss it!
Old Time Jam – #169
This week on Old Time Jam, Rosemarie presents a diverse collection of old-time tunes and songs that includes two lullabies, two waltzes and two chickens! She’ll play about girls and gals, boys and a sailor. Add in a tune called “Picking Out the Devil’s Eyes,” and you’ve got yourself an old time jam!
Open Mic – Sat. 6 a.m. ET, Mon. 5 a.m. ET, Thurs. 3 a.m. ET, Fri. 6 p.m. ET
Lee Michael Demsey plays the top 30 songs as reported to Bluegrass Unlimited for the upcoming month, in the familiar countdown format.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows:
- The Old Home Place with host Lisa Kay Howard – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Aug 7)
- Foster’s Corner with Bill Foster – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Aug 14)
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster – Sunday LIVE 6-10 a.m., Tues. 9 p.m.
Join in for the 2nd part of Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long describing some of their many gospel songs since beginning their partnership. You might be surprised as what we learn. Keep that song book at the ready for singing the old hymns as well.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Words and Music
Uncover musical connections with Stevenson, Yeats, Scott and other literary figures in the company of Bonnie Rideout, Loreena McKennitt, Battlefield Band and Jean Redpath.
*Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 3-6 p.m. LIVE
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – #1538 (Bluegrass Survey)
This week’s show features top song played across North America in Bluegrass music. We also have included a few predictions of “hits” to be.
