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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches Block
*American Routes – Nashville
Take a two-hour trip to Music City, U.S.A. as we hit the high-class and the low-class joints. Nashville has been a hub of playing and recording country music for over 50 years while also generating a steady stream of regional R&B hits. Come backstage at the Grand Ole Opry and meet the people who make it work, from ushers and announcers to long-time cast members Porter Wagoner, Marty Stuart and others. Pop into the venerable Gruhn’s Guitars, grab a bite at the Pancake Pantry and pay respects at country music’s finest final resting place, Spring Hill Cemetery.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Dollars & Cents, Part 2 (rebroadcast)
Our walk on the wild financial side of BluegrassLand continues as we turn our attention from coins to the almighty dollar. From top dollars to bottom dollars, David Parmley, The Dappled Grays, The Lonesome River Band and Charlie Sizemore will have the subject covered. (originally aired August 2010)
Bluegrass Gospel USA! – Tues. 8 p.m. ET
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #121
Banks of the Ohio visits 1957 in the “Starving Out” segment, including tracks from the first bluegrass LP and the first sessions of Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys and the Osborne Brothers & Red Allen. Other highlights include an unreleased Don Stover cut from 1970 and selections from anniversary albums of the Bluegrass 45 (25th, 1996) and Mark O’ Connor (30th, 2004). We say goodbye to BluegrassCountry.org’s Francis Ying with “Mr. Engineer.” A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum.
Bluegrass Review – #1149
Many Appalachian people have headed north for work. But they give up something in the process. The show starts with Detroit and Bluegrass. On the Gem of Bluegrass, we report on the evolution of bluegrass guitar. Later, we talk to Cory Walker of the Walker Bros. He tells of his career so far, and all the Walker boys play for us. If you want to contact host Phil Nusbaum, the email address is pnusbaum@bitstream.net or join the conversation at Facebook. The playlist is located at www.bluegrassreview.com.
Bluegrass Signal – #404 (Strange(r) Songs)
Not a collection of strange songs, but, rather, songs about strangers, with some interesting classic/modern comparisons: Stanley Brothers and Hot Rize, Bill Monroe and Tony Rice, Carter Family and Hazel & Alice, Mac Wiseman and Allegheny Drifters, and Stanley Brothers (again) and Kathy Kallick. There are other songs about strangers by Buzz Busby, Jimmy Martin, Sauceman Brothers, and Jeff White.
*Capital Americana – Wed. 8 p.m. ET, Sat. 2 p.m. ET
This week on a very special Capital Americana, host Jen Hitt focuses on the Planet Bluegrass Song School and Folks Fest. We’ll hear unreleased tunes recorded on the banks of the St. Vrain, explain “the running of the tarps” and hear the finalists in The Rocky Mountain Songwriter Showcase.
*The Dick Spottswood Show – #365
Lots of Country Gentlemen this week, including a live show from 1966. The Delmore Brothers appear on their own and in supporting roles, and there are multiple appearances by Gid Tanner, Blind Willie McTell and Bob Wills. Stream the show and enjoy Obsolete Music whenever you like.
Editor’s Picks – Monroeville, Lonesome River Band
This week, we’re featuring performances and interviews from Monroeville and The Lonesome River Band recorded live at the 2011 IBMA World of Bluegrass Conference in Nashville, Tn.
*etown – Cloud Cult / Shawn Mullins
eTown welcomes back Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Shawn Mullins. Shawn is one of our favorite artists to visit eTown. He’s been with us several times, and this time is one of the best. He is joined by Nick & Helen Forster and the eTones, who add complementing vocals and instrumentals to his artfully crafted original tunes. Also joining us in this stellar rebroadcast is the Minnesota group Cloud Cult, bringing their own original songs, full of orchestral rock and harmonic dissonance, as well as themes of loss and redemption.
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
On December 6 at 9am ET, Grammy award-winner Carl Jackson joins The Katy Daley Show live via telephone to talk about his newest project– Mark Twain: Words & Music. Sales from the album benefit the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum in Hannibal, Missouri.
Then on December 7 at 8am ET, Tom Mindte, owner of Patuxent Records and the mandolin player with Patuxent Partners, joins Katy Daley to talk about early bluegrass music in the Baltimore, Md., area. Tune in as Tom plays select songs (classics and the obscure) from his personal collection of rare records.
The Lee Michael Demsey Show – Saturday 11a.m.-2p.m., Monday- Friday LIVE, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
David Grier will join Lee for a live interview and performance on Wednesday, December 7.
Lonesome Pine RFD with Carol Beaugard – Mon. 12 a.m., Wed. 9 p.m., Thurs. 12 p.m.
Host Carol Beagaurd presents a special tribute to The Seldom Scene, celebrating their 40th anniversary.
*Mountain Stage
Featuring Brett Dennen, The Kruger Brothers, Red Clay Ramblers, Charlie Worsham, and Nikki Lane. View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow – #201148
Old Time Jam – #184 (Lullabies & Georgia)
On this week’s jam, we’ll hear three tunes about Georgia: Hell Broke Loose in Georgia, Marching Through Georgia, and 16 days Til Georgia! I’ll play two old songs that my father sang to me when I was small, Frog Went A-Courtin and Hand Me Down My Walking Cane. There’ll be some old-style mountain singing, some Carter Family songs, and the beautiful Crystal Stream Waltz.
Open Mic – Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Countdown Dec 2011
Host Lee Michael Demsey is back with the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Countdown for December 2011 featuring the top 30 songs as reported to Bluegrass Unlimited for the upcoming month.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows:
- Foster’s Corner with host Bill Foster – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Dec 4)
- The Bill Miller with host Bill Miller – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Dec 11)
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster – Sunday LIVE 6-10 a.m., Tues. 9 p.m.
On this week’s edition we’ll enjoy some new songs by The Isaacs, Grasstowne, and perhaps a few songs of the season. Will you be ready to sing the old hymns at the top of the third hour?
*Thistle and Shamrock – Raise Your Voice
Solo singing is revered in traditional circles but layers of harmony and massed voices create stunning arrangements of traditional and folk song. Add your voice to choruses and choirs with Anuna and Gaelic Women and enjoy some of your artists in full voice including The Black Family, The Voice Squad and The Poozies.
*Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 3-6 p.m. LIVE
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – #1555 (Frost on the Banjo)
This is our annual ‘heading into Winter’ show and this year we have many new songs and some new artists to mark this time of year. Also there are few novelty numbers to tickle your funny bone. Snuggle up, ol’ man winter is on the way.
