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*denotes part of our Roots and Branches Block
This week’s Prairie Home Companion will feature a Tribute to Bill Monroe. Listen at WAMU 88.5 FM.
*American Routes – Crossover Dreams: Latin Music in America
We’ll sample the sabor latino in American music. Join us for conversation with Los Lobos on their mix of American pop and Mexican traditions. We’ll visit Los Cenzontles, a community arts center in San Francisco dedicated to the teaching of Mexican music, and drop by a Philadelphia radio show spinning salsa hits for the neighborhood. Then, we’ll sit in with pianist and bandleader Oscar Hernandez of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra for some Nuyorican beats and salsa moves. Plus a special performance by San Antonio’s queen of the conjunto accordion, Eva Ybarra.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Kati Penn & New Town Live
She became a Young Acoustic All Star at the age of twelve and has been wowing audiences ever since with her powerful singing and sprightly fiddle playing. From Lexington, KY, Kati Penn & New Town will be doing the live thing. We’ll also be hearing the latest from Shannon Slaughter, Donna Ulisse, Three Ring Circle and Cedar Hill.
Bluegrass Gospel USA! – Tues. 8 p.m. ET
Bluegrass Master Class – Bill Emerson & A Requiem For 3 Legends of Early Country Music
Join us during Bluegrass Master Class at 3 pm ET on October 30th and November 6th as we salute three legends of old time country and one DC banjo great.
In the first two hours, host Dick Spottswood presents a requiem for three recently departed stars of early country music– Wilma Lee Cooper, Johnnie Wright, and Wade Mainer.
In the third and final hour, host Bob Webster sits down with banjo legend Bill Emerson. They’ll chat about his illustrious career from his pre-Buzz Busby days all the way to his current band – Sweet Dixie.
Bluegrass Review – #1143
Our program begins with some songs reflecting odd notions of the concept “justice.” The its time for the Gem of Bluegrass, which reflects on bluegrass songs set in places peoples call the middle of nowhere. Later, we present an amusing juxtaposition of songs. Years ago, there was a hit country song, “Jolene” where a married woman is pleading with Jolene to keep her hands of the married woman’s husband. We play the bluegrass version by Rhonda Vincent, and follow it with a new song by Nu-Blu which tells Jolene’s side of the story! Then it’s time for our interview with Scott Anderson, banjoist from Gainesville, FL. Scott plays some interesting pieces for us, and tells of his musical inspirations.
We’re asking listeners to suggest Bluegrass to be Thankful for to be aired about Thanksgiving. This is the bluegrass that really moves listeners. To tell us which songs you are thankful for, and why, use the contact link at www.bluegrassreview.com or on Facebook. If you want to contact host Phil Nusbaum, the email address is pnusbaum@bitstream.net. The playlist is located at www.bluegrassreview.com.
Bluegrass Signal – #400
Highlights from the four single-artist tributes to Bill Monroe released in 20111, with selections from two new ones — the Del McCoury Band (all new recordings) and David Grisman (blasts from the past with Del and the band) — plus two that have been out for a few months, featuring Audie Blaylock & Redline and Frank Wakefield.
*Capital Americana – Wed. 8 p.m. ET, Sat. 2 p.m. ET
*The Dick Spottswood Show – #361
Several approaches to “Bugle Call Rag” are followed by a Mississippi Delta blues suite and a fast ride in the Automobile of Life, starring Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Bukka White, Jim & Jesse, John Hurt, the Louvin Brothers, Bailes Brothers, Carl Butler and an extended cast of your Obsolete Music favorites.
Editor’s Picks – David Grier and Mike Compton; The Grant Gordy Quartet
It’s all instrumentals this week on Editor’s Picks! We feature live performances and interviews with some of the most talented instrumental musicians in bluegrass and Americana music recorded at IBMA 2011. Katy sits down with the duo of David Grier and Mike Compton. And Lee Michael Demsey joins The Grant Gordy Quartet.
*etown – The Wronglers / Jimmie Dale Gilmore / Abigail Washburn
This week features a bunch of talented folk, including Abigail Washburn (a singing, songwriting, Illinois-born, Nashville-based clawhammer banjo player and vocalist – and personal friend of ours – who joins us to share some songs from her recent work, City of Refuge. Jimmie Dale Gilmore, who is a longtime member of the super-cool band The Flatlanders as well as a legendary musical veteran with three Grammy nominations of his own, is also with us. The Wronglers (featuring Warren Hellman) back Jimmie Dale up with their old-time sound.
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
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.
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*Mountain Stage
Tim O’Brien, Kathy Mattea, Sally Barris, Jon Vezner, Great Lake Swimmers, Cathie Ryan. View Playlist.
Music from Foggy Hollow – #201144
Old Time Jam – #173
This week’s jam will start with an in-studio performance by two award-winning young musicians, Victor Furtado and William Brauneis. Then later in the show, we’ll also hear from James Leva, Danny Knicely, The Albemarle Ramblers, Will Keys, and more!
Open Mic – Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Countdown (November 2011)
Hosted by Lee Michael Demsey, the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Countdown features the top 30 songs as reported to Bluegrass Unlimited for the upcoming month, in the familiar countdown format. Demsey also includes brief comments from some of the artists and/or songwriters whose music is included.
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 (Nov 6)
- The Bill Miller Show with host Bill Miller – Tues. 12 p.m. ET, Thurs. 12 a.m. ET, Sun. 3 a.m. ET (Nov 13)
Stained Glass Bluegrass hosted by Bob Webster – Sunday LIVE 6-10 a.m., Tues. 9 p.m.
More old favorites, a sprinkle of new ones, and a tad more of Carl Story and the Rambling Mountaineers from the new Bear Family box set on this week’s edition. For sure we’ll sing some more old hymns as well to start the third hour.
*Thistle and Shamrock – Canadian Celts
Fresh sounds from Beolach and Slainte Mhath builds upon foundations laid down by such Canadian greats as Mary Jane Lamond and Fiddler Natalie MacMaster. Hear Natalie’s Cape Breton dance music live in its natural element: the square dance at Glencoe Mills Hall.
*Traditions with Mary Cliff – Saturday 3-6 p.m. LIVE
Uptown Bluegrass with George McKnight – #1551 (New and Fresh)
This week we feature mostly new songs and tunes, or new versions of old jewels. We are “in and out of the box” on this show, highlighting some unusual and interesting songs with a bluegrass spin on their sound. It’ll be a fun and interesting show!
