All times listed are Eastern Time
*denotes part of our Roots and Branches Block
Seldom Scene Week Programming
Bluegrass Master Class – Dudley Connell / John Starling (rebroadcast for Seldom Scene Week)
On Nov. 20, we’ll air an interview with Dudley Connell highlighting his years with The Seldom Scene. And on Nov. 27, we’ll highlight John Starling.
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
Open Mic – Seldom Scene Live (1980 and 2009)
This week we open the mic for The Seldom Scene. In the first hour we feature 1980 performance from a WAMU concert at Fairfax High School. Bluegrass Country host Gary Henderson served as the engineer that evening.
Then, in the second hour we highlight a performance from the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA on New Year’s Eve 2009/2010 that was originally broadcast live on WAMU’s Bluegrass Country.
Regular Programming
*American Routes – Horsepower: The Cowboy Rides Into the Future
This week on American Routes we’re exploring the life of the cowboy. From the Nevada deserts to the swampy forests of Florida, the cowboy is an enduring symbol of American individualism and self-reliance. We’ll visit with several real, working cowboys, including a few who can sing a tune or two. Wylie Gustafson might be better known as the man behind the Yahoo yodel, but we’ll talk ranching and horses, as well as music. Then we’ll visit with Creole cowboy Geno Delafose to learn how he mixes zydeco with cattle raising. Plus a couple of Cracker cowboys share tales of cow-hunting, and lots of music to get you out on the trail.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Chains
They bind, confine, confound, confuse and imprison. They come in all shapes and sizes and appear in both the physical and metaphysical dimensions. And everyone in BluegrassLand is saddled with at least one or more. With the able assistance of Front Range, the Kruger Brothers, Darin Aldridge, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice and Tim O’Brien, we’ll be looking at broken chains, family chains, gold watches and chains, chains of memories, chains and darkness and chains of fools. (originally aired July 2010)
Bluegrass Gospel USA! – Tues. 8 p.m. ET
Bluegrass Review – #1147
Early in the show, it’s songs of the Midwest. Few songs are written about the Midwest, but it’s definitely part of bluegrass country! The Gem of Bluegrass comments on the 1938 breakup between Charlie and Bill Monroe, and their careers after the breakup. Then, we have a “songs from life” segment, where bluegrass artists tell us about the inspirations for their songs. 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 – #402
Liz Meyer, who had lived in The Netherlands since 1985, passed away recently after a decade-long battle with cancer. She was a tireless promoter of European bluegrass and founder of the annual EWOB Festival, as well as well-respected songwriter and singer. This week’s memorial tribute plays a sampling of her original compositions, as recorded by the Del McCoury Band, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Red Wine, and Liz herself with either the band Nugget or a bevy of bluegrass all-stars. The remainder of the music on this program is made by folks who will appear in Northern California concerts and festival.
*Capital Americana – Wed. 8 p.m. ET, Sat. 2 p.m. ET
*The Dick Spottswood Show – #363
This week’s obsolete spotlight lingers on Pee Wee Lambert, the Memphis Jug Band, Farewell Blues, and a new anthology of 1940s Cajun honky-tonk. Cameo appearances by Buck Owens, Chanpion Jack, Onie Wheeler, Jim & Jesse, Flatt & Scruggs, and many more.
Editor’s Picks – Roland White Band; Special Consensus
This week on Editor’s Picks, we’re featuring performances and interviews with two artists, Greg Cahill and Roland White, who were recently honored with the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals in the bluegrass music industry who have fostered the music’s image with developments that will broaden the genre’s recognition and accessibility.
In the first half hour, host Katy Daley sits down with Roland White and his band. Then, we’re joined by Special Consensus and their banjo player Greg Cahill.
*etown – CAKE / Danny Barnes / Eliza Gilkyson
In this two-part show Nick & Helen welcome the environmentally savvy, progressive band CAKE, as well as brilliant banjoist and writer Danny Barnes and gifted songstress Eliza Gilkyson. While we’re ‘on the road’ in Washington we’ll interview a couple of special guests and of course there’ll be some E-Chievement Award action, too. Tune in this week to catch part one of eTown’s visit to the Northwest and be sure to join us next week for part two of our ‘Celebrate Elwha’ show.
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.
Lonesome Pine RFD with Carol Beaugard – Mon. 12 a.m., Wed. 9 p.m., Thurs. 12 p.m.
*Mountain Stage
Featuring The Jayhawks, Hot Tuna, Karan Casey & John Doyle, Ha Ha Tonka, Southeast Engine and Special Cameo Appearance by Todd Burge. View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow – #201146
In Music from Foggy Hollow this week Mike Kear’s featuring “Prime Tyme” the new CD from Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out on Rural Rhythm Records. Mike’s playing some of the music and talking about the band.
Also on the show, brand new music from Chris Jones, Randy Waller & The Country Gents, Clay Hess, Red Molly, a brand new group called Feller & Hill & the Bluegrass Buckaroos, Nothin Fancy, Kathy Kallick, the Missy Werner Band, and lots more. As if that’s not enough, Mike will get an update on what’s happening in bluegrass in Europe by talking to the Chair of the European Bluegrass Music Association, Angelika Torrie, and he’s going to take a look back 5 years to remember what was on the show back then. All this and lots more. The show’s only for fun, so don’t miss it!
Old Time Jam – #181
This week Rosemarie’s got a mix of old favorites and new recordings that she thinks might just become old favorites.
The Ray Davis Show – Monday- Friday LIVE, 3-6p.m., Sunday 10am-1p
Rotating Shows:
- The Tom “Cat” Reeder Show with host Tom “Cat” Reeder – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Nov 20)
- The Old Home Place with host Lisa Kay Howard – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Nov 27)
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster – Sunday LIVE 6-10 a.m., Tues. 9 p.m.
This week we have some songs for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday plus a few new recordings that have come our way that you’re sure to enjoy. Old hymns for sure at the top of the third hour.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Pipes 101
Irish uilleann pipes, Scottish lowland pipes, bagpipes from Brittany and Galicia are all cousins to each other and to the most celebrated of the genre, the great highland pipes of Scotland. We hear various brands of bagpipes and listen through the wild and exciting music they make in the hands of Davy Spillane, Kila, Carlos Núñez and more.
*Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 3-6 p.m. LIVE
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – #1553 (Rock & Pop to Bluegrass)
This show reaches into other music for songs that have been successfully adapted to Bluegrass.
