All times listed are Eastern Time
*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – Alabama Bound
American Routes takes a trip through the music of the Yellowhammer State–Alabama. Visit the Muscle Shoals Sound studio and find out what’s in the water around “the Shoals” to make it a historic hotbed for R&B hits by Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and more. Also, a trip through Hank Williams’ childhood home in Georgiana, and the W.C. Handy Music Festival in Florence. And music from Shelby Lynne, the Birmingham Sunlights and the Delmore Brothers.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Blue Highway Live
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #96
Bluegrass child prodigies, East Texas, and cataclysmic natural events are just three of the themes Fred Bartenstein explores this week. Listen to 12-year-old Ronnie Reno sing high baritone on Reno & Smiley’s “Please Remember That I Love You” (1960) and 12-year-olds Sierra Hull and Ryan Holladay burn up “Salt Creek” from IBMA’s “Discover Bluegrass” DVD (2004). In tribute to disaster victims, we hear the Seldom Scene’s “Muddy Water,” the Lewis Family’s “The Storm,” and songwriter Rodney Crowell’s own version of “California Earthquake.” A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, hosted by Fred Bartenstein.
Bluegrass Review – #1034
Our show begins with a little new Lonesome River Band music. Then, Lyle Lofgren, Adam Granger and host Phil Nusbaum present “Plays Well with Others…or Not.” Playing old-time recordings, the segment shows how some old time musicians were able to better play with a solid group feel than others. Later, the Gem of Bluegrass focuses on the development of professionalism in old time music leading into bluegrass. The playlist is located at www.bluegrassreview.com. Join the Bluegrass Review discussion on Facebook. Just do a Facebook search for Bluegrass Review.
Bluegrass Signal – When You Go Walking (part 3 of 3)
The third of three programs exploring bluegrass songs about perambulating, with music from Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys (3 songs), the Stanley Brothers (2), Ralph Stanley, Jimmy Martin, Jim & Jesse, Hazel Dickens, Dave Evans, Big Country Bluegrass, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Lonesome River Band, and others.
*Capital Americana – Wed. 8 p.m. ET, Sat. 2 p.m. ET
*The Dick Spottswood Show – #301
Bill Monroe from the 1980s and 1940s, and brother Charlie shows up too. Big Bill Broonzy picks, sings, and enjoys a tribute from Bob Wills. The Country Gentlemen live and on stage from the mid-sixties, and cameo appearances from te Blue Sky Boys, Memphis Slim, Bumble Bee Slim (both on diets), Red Allen, Connie & Babe, and a host of other Obsolete Music stars.
Editor’s Picks – The Desert Rose Band
Our pick of the week is the Desert Rose band. They were in town for a reunion concert at the Birchmere on August 7th and Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen and John Jorgensen visited with Katy Daley and Lee Michael Demsey and performed live in our Washington, DC studios.
*etown – Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore
eTown treats you to an eclectic and exciting musical journey this week. Hosts Nick & Helen Forster welcome for their first visit, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Grace and her band are emerging as one of the nation’s foremost rock bands with a rabid fan following. (Rolling Stone named them one of the Best New Bands of 2010!). There’s also the acoustic driven duo of Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore, featuring Ben on cello and vocals and Daniel on guitar and vocals. “Sollee’s deft stringwork adds an uncommon dimension to his songs about life and love.” (Paste Magazine).
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
Featuring Indigo Girls, Chris Smither, Alison Brown, Jill Hennessy, Gary Jules . View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow – #201032
In Mike Kear’s Music from Foggy Hollow this week he’s featuring a new CD by Rich in Tradition – a band who’s well rich in tradition. They have a new CD just out called Black Mountain Special and Mike will play some of the songs and talk about the band members. Also this week, for the first time, music from Thunder Creek, Girl band Larkin Poe, the Darrell Webb Band and a new version of an old song from Rodney Dillard, and a sneak look at Lou Reid and Carolina’s new gospel project, and more. Also our regular segment from Erio Meili in Brazil and we look back 5 years to see what we were doing back then, and lots lots more. It’s only for fun, so don’t miss it!
Old Time Jam – Bill Mansfield LIVE
This week Hubie welcomes old time musician, recording artist, banjo champion, and folklorist Bill Mansfield to our Washington, DC studios for a live performance and interview. Bill plays banjo, guitar, and harmonica and sings in the styles of his home state of North Carolina and Uncle Dave Macon.
Open Mic – FestivaLink.net MerleFest Review
This week we Open the Mic for LIVE performances from MerleFest. The folks at FestivaLink.net gave us their favorite bluegrass picks from MerleFest 2010, including Dehlia Low, Anne & Pete Sibley, The Tony Williamson Band, and of course Doc Watson.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows
Foster’s Corner with Bill Foster – Sunday 3 a.m. (Aug 15)
The Bill Miller Show – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (Aug 22)
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster – Sunday LIVE 6-10 a.m., Tues. 9 p.m.
This week we’ll enjoy some of the most requested numbers over the years of this program plus some of the new releases as well. Do you know where your hymn book is for the third hour sing along?
*Thistle and Shamrock – New Waves
Celtic music is constantly evolving and finding new pathways. Join us for new music from the crest of the wave.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – More New Cds
This week we’re featuring many new CDs, especially from the entertainers at the Blueberry Bluegrass Festival over Alberta. Lots of sparkling new songs and tunes to be heard.
