*denotes part of our Roots and Branches series
*American Routes – Nursery Rhyme Blues: Music By, For and About…Kids
Rock the cradle, with music by, for and about kids–but hip enough for children of all ages. Swing Mother Goose in jazz, blues and country; plus animal tales in rock and funk. Join us for a visit to the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp and hear the next generation of New Orleans musicians. The Imagination Movers drop by to talk about going from a birthday party conversation to the next big sensation in kids’ music.
Banks of the Ohio (a rebroadcast)
Highlights include a feature on bluegrass from 1960 in the third half hour and some amazing live music from Kitty Wells (1949), the Lilly Brothers & Don Stover (1952), Flatt & Scruggs (1954), Jimmy Martin (1959), Vern Williams (19982), the Johnson Mountain Boys (1983), and J.D. Crowe (2004). A production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, hosted by Fred Bartenstein.
Bluegrass Breakdown – Crossings
We’ll be going for broke, over the edge and into the wild blue yonder as we plumb the rich musical depths which Bluegrassland’s many illustrious “crossings” have inspired. With the help of Wayne Stewart, the Bluegrass Cardinals, Gary Brewer, the Two High String Band, James Reams & Walter Hensley, Big Country Bluegrass and Bill Monroe, we’ll be crossing the Jordan, crossing the great divide, crossing the tide, crossing the bar and crossing the Cumberlands.
Bluegrass has a lot of “lonesome” in its songwriting. Early on today’s broadcast, we have a group of songs that depict “lonesome” in new ways. Then our Gem of Bluegrass presents “The Long Shadow of Flatt and Scruggs.” Back in the 50’s, Flatt and Scruggs was the hottest act in bluegrass, and the group casts a long stylistic shadow heard today. Then we talk to Claire Lynch about revisiting some of her older repertoire. Finally, some new songs about war. They don’t take sides on any political issue, but depict how lives are affected by war.
Bluegrass Signal- Music Of Michael Cleveland
A generous sampling of “Leavin’ Town,” the new album from five-time Fiddler Of the Year Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, plus a taste of Michael’s fiddling on his three previous releases (all Instrumental Album Of the Year award-winners) — and with Rhonda Vincent, Dale Ann Bradley, Audie Blaylock, and The Allegheny Drifters.
This week we explore music connections btween the immortal blind singing fiddler G.B. Grayson and the Stanley Brothers, and we hear a historic pre-Stanley version of “Little Glass of Wine.” There’s a medley of Eddy Arnold tunes, Scott Joplin rags, down home blues, gospel harmonies, and broadcast excerpts from old shows by the Lilly Brothers and Charlie Monroe.
etown returns to the beautiful and historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder to record a show featuring two of the most significant American artists of our time. First, Koko Taylor, the undisputed ‘Queen of the Blues,’ and her Blues Machine, energizes the house with a set of classic blues tunes. etown host Nick Forster interviews Koko, revealing unique stories of her deep history in the genre. Next up is blues and boogie-woogie piano pioneer Pinetop Perkins, still performing at age 95! He’s joined by long-time musical partner Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith and etown’s crack house band, the etones, for a rousing set. And the e-chievement award goes to a senior citizen for efforts to address the housing needs of elderly and disabled in his community. Don’t miss this week’s episode of etown!
LIVE Friday Night Free for All 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. ET
The Old Home Place with Lisa Kay Howard Sunday 3 a.m. (9/7)
Foster’s Corner, Tuesday 12 p.m. LIVE, Thursday 12 a.m., Sunday 3 a.m. (9/14)
Starting the second hour of Bill’s show, he will be playing a 20-minute interview with Carlton Haney and Jimmy Martin that was recorded by Carole Flake in 1995 at the Big E in Owensboro, KY during IBMA’s World of Bluegrass. In the interview you will hear Carlton discuss how he came to meet and work with Bill Monroe and how he (Carlton) started one of the first bluegrass festivals. You will also hear Carlton’s Pythagorean Theory of Bluegrass time and instrumentation as Bill Monroe ‘invented’ it. The highlight is Jimmy Martin trying to get a word in during Carlton’s talk.
The Gary Henderson Show Saturday 8-11 a.m. LIVE, Monday 12 p.m., Friday 12 a.m.
LIVE The Katy Daley Show Mon-Fri, 7-10 a.m.
LIVE The Lee Michael Demsey Show Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lonesome Pine RFD with Carol Beaugard, Mon. 12 a.m., Wed. 9 p.m.
*Mountain Stage
Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles, John Doe, Luke Temple, Chuck Prophet, Zap Mama. Playlist.
It’s another show jam-packed with bluegrass goodness this week. Mike Kear features a new duet project from Valerie Smith and Becky Buller called “Here’s A Little Song …”. He talks about Valerie and Becky’s careers, and how they work so well together, and plays seven songs from the CD. Also, Mike plays the whole of the Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey top 30 songs. The 30 hottest songs in the world of bluegrass. Plus the regular segments from Sao Paulo, Brazil and from five years ago. It’s a wonder there was any time to squeeze in the Mountain Heart theme tune! Dont miss this week’s show its a winner!
Musician Tip – Cia Cherryholmes
This week we Open the Mic for an encore broadcast of Mountain Stage featuring live performances from two of the best acts in bluegrass: Blue Highway and Larry Sparks.
Hubie King continues to introduce some recently acquired CDs by the Georgia Mudcats, the Whoopin-Hollar String Band with fiddlin’ Jake Krack, and by Adam Hurt and his banjo. We also hear a harmony duet from Jenny and Mac Traynham, a song by Dudley Connell with “Banjo Dancing” man Stephen Wade, a tune from the Martin Family String Band, and Bill Mansfield plays one of the tunes that won the Old Time Banjo Festival contest for him. Other old friends include the Bing Brothers, the Reed Island Rounders, the Spencer Family, Wade and Julia Mainer, and lots of others.
This week’s program is packed with in-studio performances. Bluegrass Breakdown‘s Dave Higgs interviews The Donna Hughes Band and The Dappled Grays. We’ll revisit a classic performance from three bluegrass icons that originally aired on All Things Considered in August of 2003. Individually, they are Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, and Ricky Skaggs. Together, they’re known as “The Three Pickers.” And of course, Phil Nusbaum brings us his weekly installment of Gems of Bluegrass.
LIVE Stained Glass Bluegrass Hosted by Bob Webster
Four of the five Balsam Range band members have solo recordings. This week we’ll hear gospel selections from three of them: bass player Tim Surrett, mandolinist Darren Nicholson, and fiddler Buddy Melton, as well as a selection from the full Balsam Range band. We’ll sing some old hymns at the top of the third hour so don’t misplace your song book!
*Thistle and Shamrock – Saturday 6 p.m.
LIVE *Traditions with Mary Cliff, Saturday 2-6 p.m.
