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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – On the Road with Rosanne Cash and Arlo Guthrie
This week’s American Routes hits the road in story and song. We visit with country singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash about life in a musical family, living in Nashville and her recent release, Black Cadillac. And join Nick as he rides the rails–it’s a trip on the City of New Orleans train with the singer that made it famous, folk hero Arlo Guthrie. Plus two hours of the traveling blues, as well as country, jazz, rock and soul and more.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Kruger Brothers Live
They defy description, categorization and convention. In a world of bands that are sounding sound more and more frighteningly alike, they stand alone, fearlessly exploring new musical waters with a level of excitement, energy and creativity, the likes of which the genre hasn’t seen before. Uwe, Jens and Joel, the always jaw-dropping Kruger Brothers, will be ganging around the microphones … doing what they do best … just being themselves.
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #88
Bluegrass Review
We dive right into new and recent bluegrass at the show’s outset. Then, our Gem of bluegrass treats sentimental songs and bluegrass. This type of song from the 19th century has influenced 20th and 21st century bluegrass. Later on, we talk to hard-driving banjoist Jessie Baker. At this writing, Jessie plays with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper. Jessie is a young banjoist who derives inspiration from the stylists of the past. The show concludes with a little western motif 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 – Bluegrass Saturday Night (rebroadcast)
Bluegrass Signal is, indeed, heard on Saturday nights on www.KALW.org, and producer/host Peter Thompson explores the phenomenon of bluegrass on Saturday night. The show is inspired by Rhonda Vincent’s “Bluegrass Saturday Night,” and includes other appropriate songs by Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, The Osborne Brothers, Ted Lundy, Bob Paisley & the Southern Grass, Big Country Bluegrass, Dudley Connell & Don Rigsby, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, and others.
*The Dick Spottswood Show
Bill, Charlie and Birch Monroe danced to the music of the Prairie Ramblers on the WLS National Barn Dance in 1932-3, when that pioneer radio string band played dance tunes that combined proto-bluegrass elements with western swing. Then Jenks Carman, Bo Diddley, Rose Maddox, Bob Wills, Kitty Wells and friends take us to both real and fanciful places. A Red Allen medley opens Obsolete’s second hour, which includes brief visits with Hobart Smith, Son House, and a a medley of preacher’s blues.
*etown – Joan Osborne and Bruce Cockburn
eTown heads north to the wonderful community of Fort Collins, Colorado, in this encore airing. Bruce Cockburn is back to kick things off. He’s been a tremendously influential musician throughout his 35-year career, and as always, delivers powerful lyrics with masterful guitar playing. The phenomenal singer Joan Osborne returns, too. Over her 15 year career she’s been a consistently dynamic performer. She’s accompanied by her pianist & keyboardist Keith Cotton, who joins forces with eTown hosts Nick & Helen Forster and the eTones to lend solid musical and vocal support to her set.
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.,
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 Patty Loveless, Grascals, Loudon Wainwright III, Pieta Brown, Leslie Stevens and The Badgers. View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow
In Music from Foggy Hollow from Australia this week Mike Kear’s featuring a new project from Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road. It’s called Carolina Hurricane. Mike’s playing several songs from the CD and talking about the band. Also on the show this week, new music from Darren Beachley and the legends of the Potomac, Cadillac Sky, Willie Nelson, Ruth & Max Bloomquist and lots more. Plus our regular segment where we look back 5 years to see what we were doing back then, and lots lots more. It’s only for fun, so dont miss it!
Old Time Jam
A recorded variety show again this time, with recent guests, the Red Hen band, and future guest, Bill Mansfield. Other performers will include the Boiled Buzzards, Riley Baugus, Craig Johnson, Joe Herrmann, Chance McCoy, the New Mules, the Cliffhangers, the Canote Brothers, Big Medicine, the Hoover Uprights and more.
Open Mic – Ralph Stanley & Tim O’Brien
Performances from Ralph Stanley & Tim O’Brien recorded at Common Ground on the Hill’s Roots Music and Arts Festival, July 11 & 12 2009 in Westminster, MD.
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. (May 16)
Foster’s Corner with Bill Foster – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (May 23)
Special Programming - Patuxent Partners & Run of the Mill String Band LIVE
Live performances from Patuxent Partners & Run of the Mill String Band in our Washington, DC studios.
LIVE Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster
This week some members of the band ALL4HYM give us a nice version of “Just As I Am” to add to our old hymns list. Be prepared to sing by yourself as we enjoy some wonderful instrumentals of “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” and “In the Garden.” The Earl Brothers are also on hand for the first time and some old and new favorites fill out the balance of this week’s program.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Classically Celtic
Hear music that draws upon traditional roots whilst oozing classical style, albeit with string sections sounding just a little more racy than usual!
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – John
Something special this week. We feature a tribute to John Hartford and several tunes from a great new CD “Memories of John” by the Hartford String Band, a terrific group of musicians (Red Clay Records). As well, we’ve included several tunes from some of the different bands and groups John made with music over the many years of his career. John’s love for the music and fun he had with it shines through with many of his recordings.
