All times listed are Eastern Time
*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away? Dan Hicks and Commander Cody
Join American Routes for two hours of wry humor, outlandish puns and gonzo attitude when we sit down with two high-flying musicians: Dan Hicks and Commander Cody. Mr. Hicks spins tales of sartorial genius and fine times in the ’60s as a ragtime-country-cowboy-jazz musician in San Francisco. And direct from the Adirondacks, we’ll spend time with the artist and bandleader Commander Cody to hear about his musical travels and travails with the Lost Planet Airmen, across the country and through space with stops in Texas, of course.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Chris Stuart & Backcountry Live
They’ll be roaring in from the west with some of the toughest-edged, grittiest and meatiest songs in the known high lonesome universe. Nobody tells a story or has won more songwriting awards than Chris Stuart. Chris Stuart & Backcountry—Eric Uglum on guitar, Janet Beazley on the banjo, Christian Ward on the fiddle, Austin Ward on the bass and Chris Stuart on guitar—will be congregating around the microphones live.
Bluegrass Master Class – Banks of the Ohio #88
Celebrate the beauty of human expression this week with the Isaacs’ a cappella “Blessed Assurance,” Bill Monroe & Kenny Baker’s “Jerusalem Ridge,” the Seldom Scene’s “With Body and Soul,” and an eloquent paragraph from a Chinese student at Nankai University, reflecting on his first exposure to bluegrass. You’ll also hear the records given to Fred Bartenstein by his father, aunt, and minister that started Fred’s lifelong bluegrass journey. A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum.
Bluegrass Review
After opening with some hard stuff by Audie Blaylock and Red Line, we play a generation old treatment of the life of Hank Williams by a since departed group known as Bottle Hill. On the Gem of Bluegrass, we investigate the connection between 19th century – derived sentimental songs and more recent bluegrass nostalgia songs. Later, we go Out in the Country, way up north to Duluth, MN, where we meet Ted Heinonen. Ted is an accomplished bluegrass player, and also an avid player of the Swedish nychelharpa. 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 – Father’s Day Festival Previews
Peter Thompson surveys some of the music to be presented at the 35th Annual Father’s Day Festival of the California Bluegrass Association. Includes new performances by California bluegrass pioneers (High Country, Kathy Kallick, Laurie Lewis), other California bands (The Brombies, Anderson Family, Knuckle Knockers), old time music from Dirk Powell and Riley Baugus, and contemporary bluegrassers Mike Cleveland, Rhonda Vincent, and the Infamous Stringdusters. And more.
*The Dick Spottswood Show
(rebroadcast of Show 238) This week, starting from Home, Sweet Home, we head up the river and out to sea. Our traveling companions include the Carter Family, Charley Patton, Bill Monroe, the Blue Sky Boys, Frank Hutchison, Ernest Tubb and the Stonemans. Don’t forget to bring along some Dramamine–or stand a little closer to the rail.
*etown – BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Ben Kweller
Grammy winners BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet are back in eTown in this repeat airing with their Zydeco and Cajun flavors. Bob Dylan once said this about their sound: “That’s my kind of music!”…and it’s sure ours in eTown, too! Texan Ben Kweller also joins us. Ben is an acclaimed indie-pop singer songwriter who is catching on fast in the music world. Nick & Helen Forster and the eTones lend their stellar musical and vocal support on some of his tunes.
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 Paul Thorn, Band of Heathens, Peter Bradley Adams, Kelley Ryan , The Fox Hunt. View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow
In Music from Foggy Hollow from Australia this week Mike Kear is joined by Karen Lynne – one of Australia’s hardest working singers, and one of the few professional bluegrass performers in the country. The feature album is “Takeoff” – the debut CD from Darren Beachley and the Legends of the Potomac. Also on the show this week, new music from Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset, Nu-Blu, 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 from Erio Meili in Brazil some European bluegrass. How’s that for international? It’s only for fun, so dont miss it!
Old Time Jam
This week we introduce a new CD, Gentleman from Virginia by the Albemarle Ramblers, a trio consisting of Pete Vigour, fiddle; Arnie Naiman, banjo and Dick Harrington, guitar. Add to that a variety of music by many of the usual suspects, like “Chirps” Smith, Dirk Powell, Buddy Thomas, Pete Sutherland, Mac Benford, the Double Deckers and the Double Eagles (a “double-double”), and lots more.
Open Mic – The Infamous Stringdusters LIVE at IOTA Club
Recorded live on Friday, May 14 at IOTA Club in Arlington, VA by mystery taper and audience member Dr. FOB.
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. (May 23)
The Bill Miller Show – Tuesday 12 p.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (May 30)
Special Programming - The Infamous Stringdusters & Patuxent Partners LIVE
Live performances from Patuxent Partners & The Infamous Stringdusters in our Washington, DC studios.
LIVE Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster
*Thistle and Shamrock – Underneath the Stars
Our music looks to the Northern and Western skies for inspiration this week from ancient landscapes that have always drawn meaning, guidance and solace from the sun, moon and stars.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 2-6 p.m.
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – Bluegrass Time
This week we feature many new releases, also some groups that will be featured at north-west festivals this summer and a good mix of bluegrass music.
