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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – Earth & Blood: James Blood Ulmer & Tracy Nelson
Elemental blues, jazz and country from two performers with deep roots and cosmic connections. In the ’60s, young Tracy Nelson left the midwest for psychedelic San Francisco to front the R&B rock band Mother Earth. Now deep in the Tennessee hills, she’s looking back to country sounds. From South Carolina to deep space, guitarist James “Blood” Ulmer takes us on his journey from childhood gospel to free-form harmolodic jazz with Ornette Coleman. Blood now brings it all to bear on a brutal, personal version of the blues.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Darin & Brooke Aldridge Live
Their harmonies are lush and rich; their delivery is full of passion and the truth; they evoke memories of the great brother acts of the 50’s; and they sweep audiences off their feet wherever they showcase their prodigious musical wares. Darin & Brooke Aldridge will be demonstrating just how tight close harmonies can be in a special live appearance. We’ll also be checking out what’s new in the bins as we sample tunes from Audie Blaylock and Redline, the Kruger Brothers, Nu-Blu, Wildfire and Cadillac Sky.
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 – #1033
After sampling a piece of new bluegrass, we play a couple of songs with nearly the same themes and very nearly the same titles. The songs were recorded over a half century apart, and listening to them now offers a good indication of some ways bluegrass has changed. Then, on our Gem of Bluegrass, Lyle Lofgren Adam Granger and host Phil Nusbaum speculate on the earliest influences on Bill Monroe’s bluegrass. Later in the show, we present Monroe’s mature musical style. 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 – Keep On Walkin’ (Part 2 of 3)
The second of three programs exploring bluegrass songs about perambulating, with music from, among others, the Bray Brothers, Doyle Lawson, The Grascals, Hot Rize, Jack Cooke, James Reams & Walter Hensley, Kathy Kallick Band, Larry Sparks, Lynn Morris Band, Ronnie & Rob McCoury, Shannon Grayson & His Golden Valley Boys, Special Consensus, and Tim Graves, And others!
*The Dick Spottswood Show – #300
We’ll commence with early ’50s bluegrass etc. from the Blue Ridge label ifrom North Wilkesboro in western North Carolina. We’ll hear a 1920s jazz tune that evolved into western swing, and dine out with Uncle Dave and Merle Travis. There’ll be selected classics by Wade and J.E. Mainer, Cajun waltzes and two steps, and noteworthy gospel from Dolly Parton, Joe Franklin (The Friendly Farm Boy), the Stanley Brothers and Staple Singers. It’s a good week for great Obsolete music.
*etown – Del McCoury Band and Eddie Kowalczyk
We offer a very special eTown rebroadcast this week, featuring the return of popular bluegrass legends, The Del McCoury Band. Del (at the time of the original airing celebrating his 50th year in bluegrass) and his amazing band (sons Ronnie & Robbie, plus Alan Bartram and Jason Carter) deliver their signature stellar musicianship and harmony vocals. Also with us, powerful singer and superb songwriter (he’s also a fan of both Del McCoury and eTown), Eddie Kowalczyk, stepping out from his multi-platinum, alt-rock band LIVE to perform some rare solo acoustic songs.
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., 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 Colin Hay, Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears, Cordis, The Proclaimers, Amy Speace. View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow – #201031
In Mike Kear’s Music from Foggy Hollow this week he’s featuring a new CD by the Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen band called “Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen”. Mike looks at Frank’s amazing background and plays some of the songs. Also this week, great new music from Rich In Tradition, Tribute band Retro & Smiling and the Tennis Shoe Cutups, Canadians The Foggy Hogtown Boys, The Blue Canyon Boys, Ned Crisp & Bottomline, Lonesome Meadow, and lots more. Also, there’s the regular segment from Erio Meili in Brazil and Mike opens the vault to look back 5 years to see what was goign on way back then. That’s not all, there’s lots lots more. It’s only for fun, so don’t miss it!
Old Time Jam – #129 (Trains)
This week we’re riding trains all over the place with such musicians and singers as Adam Hurt; Mac and Jenny Traynham; Craig Johnson; Tom, Brad & Alice; David Holt, Joe Newberry, Wade and Julia Mainer; and bands like the Foghorn Stringband; The Foghorn Duo; the Indian Creek Delta Boys; the Tallboys; the Albemarle Ramblers; Georgia Mudcats; Run of the Mill Stringband; and the Critton Hollow String Band. Get your suitcase and ride along with us.
Open Mic -Common Ground on the Hill: Kathy Mattea
Common Ground on the Hill is a community organization focused on cultural traditions. For the past 16 years, in Westminster, MD, about an hour North West of Baltimore, a community of artists: musicians, dancers, writers, have been sharing their skills through concerts and workshops.
For two weeks each Summer, people come together on the 1850′s Carroll County Farm Museum to learn and be entertained. We’ll hear a recording from July 10th, 2010, with Kathy Mattea. Also excerpts of Katy Daley’s interview with with Kathy Mattea about her current project, Coal.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows
The Old Home Place with Lisa Kay Howard – Sunday 3 a.m. (Aug 8)
Foster’s Corner with Bill Foster – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (Aug 8)
Special Programming - Bluegrass Program Sampler
We’ll highlight some of our nationally produced programs this week: Bluegrass Signal from Oakland California, Bluegrass Review from Saint Paul, Minnesota and Bluegrass Breakdown from Nashville, Tennessee.
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster – Sunday LIVE 6-10 a.m., Tues. 9 p.m.
This week some tracks from the new gospel recording “Looking Down Upon The Sunrise” by the Good Shepherd Quartet plus many of your old favorites.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Little Windows
Meet Julee Glaub and Mark Weems who mix Appalachian and Irish music and relish the beauty of two unaccompanied voices in close harmony. Hear them weave their timeless harmonies and talk about the power of communal song.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – Brand New
This week’s show features 9 new groups never heard previously on Uptown Bluegrass, plus 20 new versions of songs in the bluegrass genre. Also, there are several bands with young and up and coming bluegrass musicians all demonstrating fresh and vital energy in their delivery of the music.
