The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast

Woodsongs 461: An Arkansas Music Celebration

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:17:38 -0500

Celebration of the Music & Artists of Arkansas with Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, The Apple Brothers, Caleb Cobb, Runaway Planet, Thomas Nelson, and Greenwillis

Woodsongs 460: Pieta Brown and Antsy McClain

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:17:38 -0500

PIETA BROWN returns to the WoodSongs stage with a new album Remember the Sun. The daughter of two preachers' kids, Brown spent her childhood in Iowa and Alabama amidst a bohemian and musical family. In her bare-bones Iowa upbringing Pieta was exposed to traditional and rural folk music through her folk-singer father, Greg Brown. The new album features some of his strongest writing to date. ANTSY McCLAIN and the TRAILER PARK TROUBADOURS are energetic musicians who play country, rock and roll and folk with a VERY twisted sense of humor. The band is fronted by Antsy McClain who sings about life from the vantage point of an American trailer park. Antsy will be performing a special solo set for the WoodSongs audience. Their new CD is called Trailercana.

Woodsongs 459: Mamadou Diabate and Nuttin' But Stringz

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:17:38 -0500

MAMADOU DIABATE is a master kora player from Mali, West Africa. His musical lineage goes back seven centuries to the time of Sunjata Keita, the conqueror of the Malian empire. He is one of a handful remaining kora players that are keeping alive the kora tradition. This past year Mamadou was awarded 'World Music Artist Of The Year' from the American Folk Alliance. He will be performing material with his ensemble from his new CD Heritage. NUTTIN’ BUT STRINGZ consists of two brothers, Damien and Tourie, from New York City who both play violin. Their music dubbed “hip hop violin” is an intense blending of classical music, jazz, r&b, and yes, hip hop. The brothers studied at the Julliard School of Music and Bloomingdale School of Music and have taken their mastered skill to startling heights including performances at the Apollo Theater, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Ellen show just to name a few. Their new CD is called Struggle from the Subway to the Charts.

Woodsongs 458: Bobby Rush and North Sea Gas

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:14:58 -0500

BOBBY RUSH has been performing his unique brand of blues which he dubbed "folk-funk" since the 50's. Bobby emerged out of the West Side blues circuit in Chicago fronting bands which included such notable alumni as Luther Allison and Freddie King and began to achieve national acclaim in the 70's. On his latest cd Raw, Bobby returns to his roots performing acoustic country blues as a solo performer for the first time in his 50+ career. NORTH SEA GAS bring their exciting blend of Scottish and Irish music all the way from Scotland to the WoodSongs stage. They have recorded 13 albums and have played to audiences all over Great Britain, the US, Canada, Scandinavia, and Australia. A combination of instruments including guitar, mandolin, bodhran, banjo, whistle, mandola, bouzouki, and mouth organ complements their three part harmonies and a keen sense of humor.

Woodsongs 457: Boys of the Lough and Red Wine

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:20:27 -0500

BOYS OF THE LOUGH have established a global reputation for brilliance and integrity in their performance of Irish and Scottish music. Since 1967, they have completed over 64 tours of North America and celebrated over 39 years as a band. They have been nominated for two Grammies and will be performing material from their latest CD “Twenty” which, incidentally, is their twentieth record release. RED WINE is based in Italy and one of the premier bluegrass bands in Europe. Their style embraces traditional bluegrass, swing, gospel and country. WoodSongs is delighted to welcome back this Italian quartet as they play songs from their new CD “Winter's Come and Gone”

Woodsongs 456: Ann Savoy and Her Sleepless Knights and The Red Stick Ramblers

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:20:27 -0500

ANN SAVOY is one of the most admired icons in world of Cajun music. Ann has traveled the world playing Cajun music with her all-women band The Magnolia Sisters. She has written a book on Cajun music, was nominated for two Grammys including a CD with Linda Ronstadt, and was featured on two T-Bone Burnett projects the “Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood” and “All the King's Men.” Ann and her NEW band the Sleepless Knights will be performing material from their new CD “If Dreams Come True” which is her vintage style jazz group flavored with the music of Southwest Louisiana. THE RED STICK RAMBLERS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD on Sugar Hill Records. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the band combines early jazz, Western Swing and country with their native Cajun musical traditions. In addition to touring, the Ramblers have kept pretty busy. In the summer of 2005, they were summoned to the set of "All The King's Men," for film and soundtrack work with T-Bone Burnett.

Woodsongs 455: Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 18:20:27 -0500

CHRIS HILLMAN & HERB PEDERSEN have been performing together since the beginning of the 80's when the two, along with Dan Fogelberg and John Jorgensen, formed the Desert Rose Band. Chris, of course, wound up in the Rock 'n' Roll of Fame with his work with The Byrds. Chris also joined Gram Parson in 1968 to form the groundbreaking Country band The Flying Burrito Brothers. Since the early 60's, Herb's banjo and acoustic guitar work has been used by artists like Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Jerry Garcia, and others. Chris and Herb are lifelong pals playing the music they both grew up playing and singing in Southern California.

Woodsongs 454: Mike Farris and Ben Sollee

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:20:27 -0500

MIKE FARRIS is best known as the founder and dynamic vocalist of the rock band the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies. Since then, Mike has fronted Double Trouble (Stevie Ray Vaughn's band) and released a new CD, “Salvation in Lights.” Think Blind Boys of Alabama meet Springsteen's the Seeger Sessions. Joining Mike on-stage will be the McCrary Sisters, who in addition to performing on Mike's new CD, have worked with the likes of Bob Dylan and Buddy Miller. BENN SOLEE Born and raised in Kentucky, 23-year-old cellist and singer Ben Sollee has spent his young life marinating in traditions of Appalachian, Folk, Rhythm and Blues, and Classical music. Ben is developing a reputation for his fresh approach to the cello accompanying his soulful singing and original songs is his unique, three-finger plucking style. This year Ben spent a month performing in China with the Sparrow Quartet, which included members Abigail Washburn, fiddler Casey Driessen, and banjo master Béla Fleck. Ben has also recorded with Otis Taylor and is heard frequently on WoodSongs as a member of the Folkboy Orchestra. Ben’s first independently released solo album is Turn on the Moon.

Woodsongs 453: The Avett Brothers and The Everybodyfields

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:20:27 -0500

THE AVETT BROTHERS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD “Emotionalism.” The band has created quite a buzz earning them three award nomination from the Americana Music Association this year. This non-traditional bluegrass band from North Carolina combines old-time country, bluegrass, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, honky tonk and ragtime to produce a sound described by The Washington Post as "post civil-war modern rock." THE EVERYBODYFIELDS is an alt-country band from Johnson City, TN that offers melancholic interpretations of universal human stories set to achingly beautiful melodies with such instrumentation as lap steel, lead guitar, electric bass, piano and acoustic guitar. Fronted by Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews, the two share instruments and seamlessly merge their wildly different voices. Their new CD is titled, “Nothing is Okay.”

Woodsongs 452: Cadillac Sky and Gretchen Peters

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:20:27 -0500

CADILLAC SKY is the newest addition to Ricky Skaggs' record label. This Fort Worth-based band truly are a “triple threat”, with powerhouse vocals, incredible instrumental chops, and refreshingly original songwriting skills. The band's will be performing material from their debut album Blind Man Walking. GRETCHEN PETERS is a hit songwriter out of Nashville. Martina McBribe turned her song "Independence Day" into one of the most powerful and empowering women’s anthems ever recorded by a country artist. Her songs have also been cut by artists as diverse as Etta James, the Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Diamond and Bryan Adams as well as Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, and Patty Loveless. Gretchen's new CD “Burnt Toast & Offerings” is a result of the singer going through a "midlife crisis" of sorts.

Woodsongs 451: Rasputina and The David Munnelly Band

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:20:27 -0500

RASPUTINA is one of the most unique acts that have appeared on the WoodSongs stage. Based out of New York City, this chamber-rock trio made up of cellist and lead singer Melora Creager, second chair cellist Sarah Bowman, and drummer Jonathon TeBeest. The group expose passionate fans to historical tales, and inspire young string players to seek alternatives to the classical world. THE DAVID MUNNELLY BAND has been making waves with their exuberant style of playing traditional music, based in part on the Golden Age of Irish music of the 1920's & '30's. Led by multi-award winning button accordion wizard David Munnelly, who was born and raised in County Mayo Ireland and toured with The Chieftains from the age of 21-25, the David Munnelly Band has been delighting audiences across America & Europe.

Woodsongs 450: Celebration of the Mountain Dulcimer with Jean Ritchie, The Nashville Dulcimer Quartet, and Jeff Hames

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:20:27 -0500

JEAN RITCHIE is a legendary folk icon and became known as "The Mother of Folk." She has been performing for over 60 years. Born in Viper, Kentucky, Richie's reputation as a folksinger grew worldwide as she sang songs that she learned from her family and played a little-known instrument called the dulcimer. She is credited with preserving the rich folk tradition of the Southern Appalachians and bringing the sound of dulcimer to a worldwide audience. Jean will be performing songs and co-hosting the show with Michael., JEFF HAMES is the 2006 National Dulcimer Champion. He started learning the mountain dulcimer at the age of nine by watching his grandparents play. He will perform songs from his first CD, “It's Dulcimer Time” THE NASHVILLE DULCIMER QUARTET is the brainchild of world-class mountain dulcimist and WoodSongs friend -- the late David Schnaufer. In 1998, David brought together four of his top students - Lee Rowe, Sandy Conatser, Natasha Deane, and Linda Sack to form the Quartet. In 2002, the group released their debut CD which David produced and is full of traditional, classical, Celtic and European tunes.

Woodsongs 449: Si Kahn and Mary Sue Twohy

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:24:19 -0500

SI KAHN has worked for over 40 years as a civil rights, labor and community organizer and musician in the Southern United States. His songs of family, community, work and freedom such as "Aragon Mill" "Gone, Gonna Rise Again" and "Wild Rose of the Mountain" have been recorded by over 100 artists. Si has released 14 albums of his original songs, plus a collection of traditional labor, civil rights and women's songs with Pete Seeger and Jane Sapp. His latest CD is “Thanksgiving.” MARY SUE TWOHY is a Ukrainian Egg decorator, Watercolorist, Dog whisperer, Chocoholic, an award winning Performing Songwriter ... and an XM Radio Host with folk roots running deep into the hills of the Irish Ring of Kerry and more than a couple of songwriting awards under her belt. Her latest CD “Songs to Hang on Stars” is her most confident album to date, and her first CD of all-original music.

Woodsongs 448: Erika Luckett and The Greencards

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:20:27 -0500

ERIKA LUCKETT was born in Mexico and began exploring song writing and music making during a unique childhood that zigzagged across the Venezuelan countryside, Brazilian rain forests, and South American cities. Poetic and sensual, her voice conveys lyrical depth, and her fiery, innovative guitar playing. Her album, “Unexpected” was awarded Album of the Year 2006 as well as Best Album in the Female Songwriter category from Just Plain Folks, the world’s largest independent music organization which reviewed over 25,500 albums and 350,000 songs from 100 countries around the globe. THE GREENCARDS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release Viridian on Dualtone Records. This trio comprised of two Australians - Carol Young on electric bass and Kym Warner on mandolin, and Eamon McLoughlin from the UK on fiddle. The Greencards have played around the world, headlined major festivals, won awards, and toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.

Woodsongs 447: Celebration of Western Swing Music with The Time Jumpers

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:51:53 -0500

THE TIME JUMPERS are a Western Swing band comprised of eleven of Nashville's finest musicians. The Time Jumpers goal is to keep the spirit of western swing and traditional country alive and well through the performance of timeless music – classic songs and brand new original works. The band will be the sole guest on the show as we explore the genre of Western Swing music. On stage will be Kenny Sears (fiddle/vocal), Joe Spivey (fiddle), Ranger Doug (from Riders in the Sky) Aubrey Haynie (fiddle), John Hughey (steel guitar Hall of Fame member), Dennis Crouch (bass), Andy Reiss (guitar), Rick Vanaugh (drums), J. Taylor (accordion), Carolyn Martin (vocals), Dawn Sears (vocals).,

Woodsongs 446: Celtic Spring and Cliff Eberhardt

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:43:19 -0500

CELTIC SPRING is referred to as the "Von Trapp family of Celtic music," and was recently voted one of the top acts in the finals of NBC's hit show “America's Got Talent.” Celtic Spring is a fiddle and dance band composed of the six Wood family siblings on fiddles and in dance shoes, joined by their father on the traditional Irish drum, the bodhran, and their mother on the piano. CLIFF EBERHARDT has long been considered one of the most respected songwriters in the folk scene. Artists such as Dar Williams, Richie Havens, Richard Shindell, Shawn Colvin, and Buffy Sainte Marie have all recorded his songs. Cliff will be performing material from his new Red House Records release “The High Above and the Down Below” which is his first new album in 5 years.

Woodsongs 445: Celebration of Bluegrass Music with Cherryholmes, JD Crowe, Governor Ernie Fletcher, and Kentucky Sassafras

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:46:15 -0500

Celebration of Bluegrass Music with Cherryholmes, JD Crowe, Governor Ernie Fletcher, and Kentucky Sassafras

Woodsongs 444: Chip Taylor, John Platania, and Kendel Carson

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:43:30 -0500

Chip Taylor, John Platania, and Kendel Carson

Woodsongs 443: The Be Good Tanyas and Jake Shimabukuro

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:40:22 -0500

The Be Good Tanyas and Jake Shimabukuro

Woodsongs 442: Monte Montgomery and Pete / Joan Wernick

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:39:44 -0500

Monte Montgomery and Pete / Joan Wernick

Woodsongs 441: Bethany and Rufus and Don Rigsby and Midnight Call

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:28:14 -0500

Bethany and Rufus ... Don Rigsby with Midnight Call

Woodsongs 440: Anais Mitchell and Al Sur

Thu, 24 May 2007 21:17:03 -0500

Anais Mitchell and Al Sur

Woodsongs 439: Uncle Monk and The California Guitar Trio

Wed, 23 May 2007 21:16:52 -0500

Uncle Monk is a new bluegrass duo that features Tommy Ramone and Claudia Tienan. Tommy, of course, co-founded the Ramones with Johnny and wrote "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." Claudia hails from Minneapolis, where she was part of the local music scene and came to New York to study philosophy at Hunter College. She and Tommy originally formed Uncle Monk as an electric jam band before becoming an acoustic duo.
The California Guitar Trio returns to WoodSongs with their stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor. For over 14 years, Paul Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah, Bert Lams of Brussels, Belgium, and Hideyo Moriya of Tokyo has earned a rabid following and wide notoriety, with significant crossover in the progressive, acoustic and classical music scenes.

Woodsongs 438: Vienna Teng and Brad Davis

Tue, 22 May 2007 21:16:42 -0500

VIENNA TENG gave up a lucrative career as a software engineer in Silicon Valley to pursue her musical passions as singer/songwriter and pianist. She has released three critically acclaimed CD's including “Dreaming Through the Noise” on Rounder Records. She's appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and opened for such artists as Shawn Colvin, Joan Osborne, Patty Griffin, Joan Baez and the Indigo Girls.
BRAD DAVIS is one the most sought after session guitarist in Nashville. For ten years he was a member of Marty Stuart's band, and for the last six years he's been playing lead acoustic guitar for Earl Scruggs. Brad has also worked with Sam Bush, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, David Lee Roth, Warren Zevon, Sheryl Crow, and many others. Brad will be performing material from his new CD “This World Ain't No Child.”.

Woodsongs 437: Elizabeth Cook and The Special Consensus

Mon, 21 May 2007 21:16:24 -0500

ELIZABETH COOK is a down home, country-fried "Gillian-meets-Dolly in a party dress and cowboy boots" singer from Florida. She debuted on the Grand Ole Opry in 2000 and the great Rodney Crowell produced her new CD "Balls." Her music is from the school of Kitty Wells and Loretta Lynn but with a fresh, contemporary take.
THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS is a four member bluegrass band that began performing in 1975. They’ve toured to most traditional bluegrass festivals around the world and across the United States. The band comes to WoodSongs on the heals of their 13th album release, “Trail of Aching Hearts.”

Woodsongs 436: Songs for the Mountaintop and Frank X. Walker

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:31:20 -0500

PUBLIC OUTCRY is a group of Kentucky musicians featured on the new CD “Songs for the Mountaintop” The group comprises of Jason Howard, Kate Larken, Anne Shelby, George Ella Lyon, Jessie Lynne Kultner, and Kentucky author Silas House (http://silashouse.com). Also, featured on the CD are the Reel World Sting Band. The band is celebrating their 30th year of performing. The band is influenced by traditional and old-time music with a touch of country, swing, blues, and jazz. <br>
FRANK X. WALKER is a native of Danville, KY and a founding member of the Affrilachian Poets. He is the editor of Eclipsing a Nappy New Millennium and the author of three award winning poetry collections. Also, he was the first Kentucky writer to be featured on NPR's “This I Believe”

Woodsongs 435: Jorma Kaukonen and David Bromberg

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:31:20 -0500

JORMA KAUKONEN is one of the most important guitarists of our time with a body of work lasting over four decades. He's the founding member of two legendary bands, The JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and HOT TUNA. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. He will be performing material from his new CD on Red House Records.
DAVID BROMBERG is known as the musicians' musician. Originally a “must-have” session man for everyone from Bob Dylan to the Eagles and subsequently a hard-touring bandleader and recording artist with an enthusiastic following, Bromberg gradually phased himself out of the continual record-tour-record cycle back in 1980. David returns to the scene with his first studio CD in 17 years on Appleseed Records.

Woodsongs 434: Brave Combo and David Gans

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:18:13 -0500

BRAVE COMBO is a two-time Grammy award winning polka band and has been performing for over 27 years. Their musical palette stretches far outside the polka into hot jazz, rock'n'roll, Tex-Mex, blues, Latin, classical, zydeco, ect ... can all be heard in a giving night's set. In 2004, they appeared on an episode of the Simpsons, and Bob Dylan recently played one of their cuts on his radio show on XM.
DAVID GANS is best known for his work with the Grateful Dead. His music makes use of a digital recording device called the Loop Station which allows him to a build a mulit-layered arrangement with just his acoustic guitar. David is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show the “Grateful Dead Hour” and has written a couple of highly praised books about the band.

Woodsongs 433: Woodsongs 433: Brazz Tree and Hot Buttered Rum

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:54:45 -0500

BRAZZ TREE is a New York City duo that fuses guitarist Brad Hammond's percussive riff-based guitar lines coupled with traditional folk and fiddle tunes underneath Mazz Swift's lyrics which are sung with soulful originality. The duo merges Eastern and Western compositions into one unique and eclectic sound.
HOT BUTTERED RUM creates an undeniably hip and fresh sound that weaves together the traditions of folk and bluegrass with the modern influences of rock 'n roll, reggae and acoustic songwriters. They have also shared the stage with artists like Phil Lesh, Ben Harper, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Chris Thile, Bela Fleck, Peter Rowan, and many others.

Woodsongs 432: Pam Tillis and The Holmes Brothers

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:35:15 -0500

PAM TILLIS is the Grammy Award winning daughter of the legendary Mel Tillis. By age eight, she sang on the Grand Ole Opry and made regular appearances on Nashville Now. Before the 1980’s ended she scored cuts with Janie Fricke, Highway 101, Conway Twitty, Chaka Khan, Suzy Bogguss, Dan Seals and Juice Newton including her own smash of the song, “Maybe It Was Memphis.” Pam has had thirteen top-ten country hits and was named the CMA "Female Vocalist of the Year."
THE HOLMES BROTHERS return to WoodSongs with a new CD filled with their inspirational blues. They're recorded with Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Odetta, Phoebe Snow, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Levon Helm and Joan Osborne, and have gigged all over the world—even performing for President Clinton.

Woodsongs 431: Charlie Louvin and Antje Duvekot

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:08:39 -0500

CHARLIE LOUVIN is a living legend of county music. Charlie and his late brother Ira formed the Louvin Brothers in 1940. The magical harmonies and lyrical folk poetry of this duo have inspired countless covers of their songs by artists such as Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons and the Byrds. Charlie will be performing material from his first new studio CD in over 10 years.<br>ANTJE DUVEKOT was originally born in Germany, but now makes Boston her home. In 2006, she won two of the most sought-after awards in the singer-songwriter world: the Kerrville Folk Festival's "Best New Folk" Award and the Boston Music Award for "Outstanding Folk Act."

Woodsongs 430: The Kruger Brothers and The Carolina Chocolate Drops

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 22:03:51 -0500

THE KRUGER BROTHERS return to WoodSongs with their unique form of bluegrass. This power trio from Switzerland are three of the finest musicians you'll hear, but it's the interaction between them that makes their music so uniquely special. They will be discussing the World Premier of Jens Kruger's "Music From the Spring" A Romantic Serenade for Banjo, Guitar, Bass and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
THE CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS are a group of young African-American stringband musicians who have come to together to play the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolina's piedmont. Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson both hail from the green hills of the North Carolina Piedmont while Dom Flemons is native to sunny Arizona. They've been under the tutelage of Joe Thompson, said to be the last black traditional string band player, of Mebane, NC and strive to carry on the long standing traditional music of the black and white communities.

Woodsongs 429: Riders in the Sky

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 22:05:26 -0500

RIDERS IN THE SKY are celebrating 30 successful years together with their unique blend of Western music and humor in the tradition of Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and the Sons of the Pioneers. The multi Grammy Award winning band has single-handedly revived an entire music genre since they formed in 1977. Their version of "Woody's Roundup" appeared in 1999's Toy Story 2. WoodSongs is very proud to welcome back Ranger Doug, Woody Paul, Too Slim, and Joey The CowPolka King.,

Woodsongs 428: Tommy Emmanuel

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:54:54 -0500

TOMMY EMMANUEL is one of the finest, most exciting and versatile guitar players in the world. He performs material from his Grammy nominated CD "The Mystery".

Woodsongs 427: Bill Miller and Andy McKee

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:54:54 -0500

BILL MILLER returns to WoodSongs wih two amazing projects, "Spirit Rain" and "Cedar Dream Songs" that exemplify his artistry by blending the Native American and western folk traditions. He won a Grammy in 2005 for Best Native American Music Album. ANDY McKEE is one of the most innovative guitar stylists we've come across in a while. He was the youngest to ever place in the top 3 at the National Fingerstyle Competition. He also won 1st place in the Kansas Fingerstyle Guitar Competition and 2nd in the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition.

Woodsongs 426: Cincinnati Dancing Pigs and Keith Sewell

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:54:54 -0500

THE CINCINNATI DANCING PIGS are Cincinnati's premier Jug Band. The band performs songs that are humorous, many rendered funny simply by being performed by a Jug Band, and others are done for no apparent reason other than the fact that someone in the band was able to remember all the words. These guys are a hoot! KEITH SEWELL is multi-instrumentalist who has spent the past year on the road with the Dixie Chicks. Orginally from a small town in Texas, this talented musician has performed with James Taylor, Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, and Sam Bush. His songs have been recorded by Montgomery Gentry, Steve Wariner, Sonja Isaacs, BR549, the Dixie Chicks and others. Andy Leftwich, fiddlist for Ricky Skaggs's Kentucky Thunder, will be joining Keith on the show.

Woodsongs 425: The Infamous Stringdusters and Martha Scanlan

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:51:07 -0500

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are poised to become one of the most talented and creative new bands in bluegrass music. The band consists of six very unique, professional players who are steeped in the tradition of bluegrass vocal harmony as well as the progressive edge of instrumental music. They will be performing material from their debut CD on Sugar Hill Records.
MARTHA SCANLAN has a haunting voice and unique songs. She gained national acclaim for her work with the innovative old-time string band, Reeltime Travelers, featured on the Cold Mountain Soundtrack with Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, and others. Martha won the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest in 2003.

Woodsongs 424: Futureman and the Black Mozart Ensemble

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:36:15 -0500

FUTURE MAN (Roy Wooten) of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones comes to WoodSongs with a fascinating new project. Famous for is amazing and passionate love for rhythm and percussion, he now explores classical music onstage with a 9 piece string section presenting songs from his new album, "Black Mozart."

Woodsongs 423: Scrapomatic and Ed Gerhard

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:34:06 -0500

SCRAPOMATIC a great acoustic blues duo, Mike Mattison (the lead singer who performs in the Derek Trucks Band) and Paul Olsen are a brilliant R&B and Blues group. They will perform songs from their latest CD, Alligator Love Cry. ED GERHARD brilliant Grammy-winning instrumental guitarist from New Hampshire. With musical inspirations ranging from Andres Segovia to Mississippi John Hurt, Ed Gerhard has created a "guitar voice" of his own that is recognized and praised worldwide. From Lexington Kentucky

Woodsongs 422: Tony Joe White and Dale Ann Bradley

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 22:54:11 -0500

Tony Joe White is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie", and for "Rainy Night in Georgia" which he wrote, but which was first made popular by Brook Benton. "Polk Salad Annie" was also recorded by Elvis Presley. Dale Ann Bradley is a great Kentucky bluegrass artist celebrates her new CD with the WoodSongs audience. She was nominated for the 2006 IBMA Female Vocalist of the year. From Lexington Kentucky

Woodsongs 421: Michael Martin Murphey

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:07:00 -0500

MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY had one of the biggest pop hits of the 70's called Wildfire. He then became a major hit maker on country radio with songs like "A Long Line of Love" and others. In 1983 he was voted as the CMA Best Male Vocalist of the Year. Today, Michael is one of the premier cowboy/western artists in North America and tours the world with a vast array of songs that include his hits plus the songs of the old west. He comes to WoodSongs for a Special Event that would be great for the entire family. From Lexington Kentucky

Woodsongs 420: Acoustic Eidolon and Bill Sheffield

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:04:47 -0500

Acoustic Eidolon - This Colorado duo featuring Hannah Alkire on cello and Joe Scott on the double-neck guitjo has a stunningly beautiful sound that borrows from Celtic, contemporary, bluegrass, and Latin influences. BILL SHEFFIELD has been performing his rustic acoustic blues for over 32 years. Along the way he's appeared with BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Delbert McClinton, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. This Atlanta, Georgia guitarist and songwriter performs material from his 8th CD Journal On A Shelf. From Lexington Kentucky

Woodsongs 419: Devon Allman's Honeytribe and Glengarry Bhoys

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:01:43 -0500

HONEYTRIBE is a guitar-driven rock band fronted by Devon Allman, a talented musician who is also the son of Allman Brothers Band founding member Gregg Allman. The band released their debut CD "Torch" earlier this year and will be performing on WoodSongs in an "unplugged" rock setting. THE GLENGARRY BHOYS originate from Ontario, Canada and fuse the traditional elements of Celtic music with contemporary sensibilities. The band began seven years and six albums ago and have established themselves through a devoted work-ethic of touring and recording. Their new CD "Mill Session" explores the musical heritage of their hometown, Glengarry, Canada. From Lexington Kentucky

Woodsongs 418 : J.D. Crowe and New South

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:58:57 -0500

JD CROWE & NEW SOUTH are among the most influential bluegrass bands of the past three decades. The grammy winning banjo master's first new album in twelve years, "Lefty's Old Guitar," has just been released and is a powerful testament to J.D. Crowe's vast influence, the talents of the New South, and Crowe's ever-evolving ability to reinvent classic bluegrass into something entirely his own. From Lexington Kentucky

Woodsongs 417: Alejandro Escovedo

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:33:24 -0500

Alejandro Escovedo's first new album in six years is a triumph. That it comes after his near-fatal struggle with and recovery from the effects of Hepatitis C only underscores that fact. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, where his multicultural heritage is an underlying factor found within his music. His songs can range from full force rock'n'roll to the subtle delicacy heard from a string quartet, sometimes in the same song. WoodSongs is proud to welcome back this acclaimed singer/songwriter and his band for a one hour Special Event broadcast devoted entirely to Alejandro and his new CD, "The Boxing Mirror." Performed in Lexington Kentucky.

Woodsongs 416: Chris Thile and The How To Grow A Band

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:09:23 -0500

CHRIS THILE has accomplished more than most at just 25 years old-- 2 million albums sold with Grammy-winning Nickel Creek, six solo albums (the first at the age of 12), a side career as an in-demand studio musician, and collaborations with Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck and others. He returns to WoodSongs in support of his brilliant new album, called "How to Grow A Woman". Joining Chris will be some of the finest musicians in the bluegrass world: Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge and Greg Garrison. Performed in Lexington Kentucky.

Woodsongs 415: Maria Muldaur and Will Kimbrough.

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:07:13 -0500

Maria Muldaur and Will Kimbrough. MARIA MULDAUR is a child of American folk and roots music. Raised in the fertile Greenwich Village scene of the 1960s, she earned her musical stripes alongside some of the most revered folksingers of the period. Among her contemporaries was one Bob Dylan. In the early days, Muldaur and Dylan often played side-by-side in the coffeehouse circuit. She comes full circle with her latest release of all Dylan material, "Heart of Mine: Love Songs of Bob Dylan" WILL KIMBROUGH has become one of the most sought-after sidemen is Nashville, playing with Jimmy Buffett, Rodney Crowell, Todd Snider, Kim Richey, Josh Rouse, and many others. He was named the Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year. He's also a solo artist with a great new CD called "Americanitis"

Woodsongs 414: Charlie Musselwhite and Anne McCue

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:26:40 -0500

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE is considered by many to be one of the greatest living harmonica players of country blues. Artists like Bonnie Raitt, The Blind Boys of Alabama, John Lee Hooker, Ben Harper, Tom Waits, Govt Mule have all welcomed Charlie onto their stages and records. WoodSongs is very proud to welcome this living legend of the blues along with his touring band. ANNE MCCUE the Australian-born songwriter and guitarist's career has covered punk, Lillith Fair, Australian awards and Vietnam. She just released her fourth solo album of earthy roots rock which features contributions from Heart's Nancy Wilson, Jim Lauderdale, and Lucinda Williams (McCues mentor and biggest fan).

Woodsongs 413: Don Edwards, Randy Huston and Cowboy Envy

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:16:15 -0500

DON EDWARDS is a Grammy nominated singer-guitarist. He continues to build a musical legacy of the American West. The National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, summed Edwards's importance as "...the best purveyor of cowboy music in America today." http://www.donedwardsmusic.com/ COWBOY ENVY performs Western music from the thirties and forties. Their repertoire is drawn from artists like Roy Rogers, Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry, and others. The three women have delighted audiences across the country with their beautiful harmony vocals, superb musicianship, and unbridled humor. http://www.cowboyenvy.com/ RANDY HUSTON was breaking horses for wages at 13 and competing in the rodeo throughout high school and college. After graduating college, he moved to Kentucky where he was a horse doctor for some of the best-known horse farms in the world. In the 1980's, Randy pulled from his experiences as a cowboys and started to write songs and record CD's. http://www.randyhuston.com

Woodsongs 412: Indigenous and Dayna Kurtz

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:09:41 -0500

INDIGENOUS was formed by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mato Nanjii with his two brothers and sister back in the 90's. The little family band from the Nakota Tribe of South Dakota never expected the incredible, widespread reception they got from the blues and rock communities. They will be making its WoodSongs debut to promote their latest CD "Chasing the Sun" with a striped down, acoustic performance. DAYNA KURTZ returns to WoodSongs to perform material from stunning new album, "Another Black Feather." She maintains an enthusiastic fan base that's embraced the passion of her songwriting and her voice: an unforgettable, distinctly husky instrument that's capable of immense depth and sensitivity.

Woodsongs 411: Guy Davis and Chatham County Line

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:06:21 -0500

The headlines call him a renaissance bluesman, and an artist who defies the rural blues myth. Whatever you call him, he is 100% pure blues. Guy, and his unique style of acoustic blues, returns to WoodSongs to perform material from his latest CD "Skunkmello." CHATHAM COUNTY LINE fuse old-time, gather-around-the-microphone bluegrass with a love for John Hartford, The Band and traditional American music. The band draws inspiration from the true spirit of bluegrass and folks like Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson.

Woodsongs 410: Janis Ian

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:16:00 -0500

JANIS IAN stunned a generation in the 1960's with her dramatic song "Society's Child." She returned in the 1970's with the equally powerful "At Seventeen." Roberta Flack had a mammoth hit with another Ian song, "Jesse." She is a brilliant artist, amazing performer and she has a huge story to tell. Janis will be performing songs from her newest CD, Folk Is The New Black.

Woodsongs 409: Bruce Robison and Sara Hickman

Mon, 4 Sep 2006 15:16:15 -0500

BRUCE ROBISON had his song "Travelin' Soldier" become a No. 1 hit for the Dixie Chicks. His "Angry All The Time" topped the charts as a duet by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Recently his song "Desperately" hit for George Strait. This Austin, Texas troubadour will be performing material from his new CD Eleven Stories. SARA HICKMAN returns to the national music scene with an incredible double CD set. Heavily involved with community and global issues, she was awarded the prestigious Humana Women Helping Women award for her generous time and contributions to such organizations as Safe Place, Habitat for Humanity, House the Homeless, the SPCA, the Race for the Cure, and many other organizations.

Woodsongs 408: Kelly Joe Phelps and The Lovell Sisters

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:12:31 -0500

KELLY JOE PHELPS launched his recording career after discovering the blues of Skip James, Robert Pete Williams, and Mississippi Fred McDowell. His sixth CD is made up of all original compositions that remains in the country-blues and folk music traditions. If you love slide guitar, this is the WoodSongs for you. THE LOVELL SISTERS A blend of country, folk, and contemporary acoustic music, but it's the harmony vocals of the three sisters that make their sound so special. They won NPRs "A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor" National Teen Talent Competition in February, 2005, and in May 2006, Rebecca became the first female to win the MerleFest International Mandolin Competition.

Woodsongs 407: Solas and Kaki King

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:03:02 -0500

SOLAS has been widely proclaimed as one of the most popular and exciting Celtic bands in the United States. To celebrate their 10 year anniversary as a band, they have just released a CD/DVD concert collection featuring all current and past members. KAKI KING is one of the premier acoustic guitarists touring today. She returns to WoodSongs to perform material from her third CD, where she continues to push the boundaries of the instrumental guitar.

Woodsongs 405: The Bills and Jolie Holland

Tue, 8 Aug 2006 13:07:42 -0500

The Bills (Folk Music Quartet) and Jolie Holland (San Francisco singer-songwriter phenomenon).

Woodsongs 404: Chris Thomas King

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:44:24 -0500

Grammy-winning New Orleans musician and actor Chris Thomas King, who lost his Uptown New Orleans home and studio to Katrina did what any blues artist would do, he wrote a song about it asking the question “What Would Jesus Do?” He wrote and recorded the song which leads off his new inspired CD “Rise” only days after the levees broke, but Chris Thomas King is no stranger to the blues.

Woodsongs 403: Casey Driessen and Tim Easton

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:14:50 -0500

Casey Driessen and The Colorfools (27 year old fiddle virtuoso from Nashville ) and Tim Easton (Acclaimed roots singer/songwriter)

Woodsongs 402:The John Cowan Band and E Muzeki

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:44:32 -0500

The John Cowan Band (One of he most powerful tenor voices in today's music.) and E Muzeki (Texas duo specializing in world music )

Woodsongs 401: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues (Former bass player for Muddy Waters) and Lizzie West & the White Buffalo (New York singer/songwriter)

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:53:15 -0500

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues (Former bass player for Muddy Waters) and Lizzie West & the White Buffalo (New York singer/songwriter)

Woodsongs 400: Tres Chicas and Jon Dee Graham

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:06:17 -0500

Tres Chicas (Americana trio that includes Caitlin Cary, Toyna Lamm, and Lynn Blakey) and Jon Dee Graham (Austin songwriter and guitarist)

Woodsongs 399: Kacey Jones and Mike Compton & David Long

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:32:12 -0500

Kacey Jones (http://webcast.msc.uky.edu/woodsongs-audio/399hi.mp3) and Mike Compton & David Long (Mandolin player for the Nashville Bluegrass Band accompanied by young gifted mandolin player and vocalist)

Woodsongs 398: Roger McGuinn

Tue, 30 May 2006 12:56:45 -0500

Founding member of The Byrds and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Woodsongs 397: Marcia Ball and Town Mountain

Tue, 30 May 2006 12:54:38 -0500

Marcia Ball (One of America's most popular and admired piano rockers) and Town Mountain (Young bluegrass and roots country band)

Woodsongs 396: Janiva Magness and Radney Foster

Wed, 17 May 2006 19:32:34 -0500

Janiva Magness (Internationally renowned blues and roots vocalist) and Radney Foster (One of Nashville's premier songwriters)

Woodsongs 395: Bela Fleck and The Flecktones

Sun, 14 May 2006 04:11:29 -0500

Multi-Grammy award-winning band of Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Future Man and Jeff Coffin.

Woodsongs 394: Tony Trischka and Crooked Still

Mon, 1 May 2006 16:52:05 -0500

Tony Trischka (One of the world's most innovative banjo players) and Crooked Still (Young alternative bluegrass group that combines old-time mountain soul with rock energy)

Woodsongs 393: Lee Roy Parnell and Michael Kelsey

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:27:00 -0500

Lee Roy Parnell (Texas country hitmaker with an ornery streak of southern rock 'n blues) and Michael Kelsey (wizard/singer songwriter/performance artist/entertainer all in a one-man-band package)

Woodsongs 392: Great Big Sea and Mare Wakefield

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:03:34 -0500

Great Big Sea (Popular Newfoundland traditional band with a modern pop edge) and Mare Wakefield (Versatile singer/songwriter reminiscent of Joni Mitchell and Natalie Merchant)

Woodsongs 391: Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart and Scott Miller

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:01:22 -0500

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart (Husband and wife folk duo from Nashville) and Scott Miller (Rock 'n roll artist and guitarist for the V-Roys)

Woodsongs 390: Lee Rocker and Three Ring Circle

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 21:59:02 -0500

Lee Rocker (Bass player for the Stray Cats with new solo album) and Three Ring Circle (Dobro player Rob Ickes, fiddle and mandolin player Andy Leftwich and bass player Dave Pomeroy)

Woodsongs 389: Grada and Josh White, Jr.

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 03:48:06 -0500

Grada (Young celtic band from Dublin, Ireland) and Josh White, Jr. (Singer, songwriter, actor and social activitist)

Woodsongs 388: Beppe Gambetta & Tony McManus and Kyle Meadows

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:37:15 -0500

Beppe Gambetta & Tony McManus (Premier acoustic guitarists from Italy and Scotland) and Kyle Meadows (Traditional hammered dulcimer player accompanied by guitarist Brian Gilbert)

Woodsongs 387: Paul Oscher and Nancy Apple with Rob McNurlin

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:15:19 -0500

Paul Oscher is a blues musician formerly of the Muddy Waters Blues Band. Nancy Apple is the memphis reigning Princess of Twang accompanied by Beatnik Cowboy leader

Woodsongs 386: Cindy Bullens and Uncle Earl

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:09:10 -0500

Cindy Bullens: Grammy nominated roots singer/songwriter. Uncle Earl: Charismatic all-female string band

Woodsongs 385: Holly Brook and Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:00:00 -0500

Holly Brook (Young singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist) and Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband (Post-Heehaw-Funkadelic-HipHop-Newgrass band)

Woodsongs 382: Gil, Cartas & Tuey and Amy LaVere

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 17:46:09 -0500

Unique flamenco/Mexican quartet Gil, Cartas & Tuey and Amy LaVere, singer/songwriter and stand-up bass player perform on Woodsongs. Brought to you by First Colony Coffee. Become a Woodsongs Partner to help keep this podcast going!

Woodsongs 381: Odetta

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:08:23 -0500

Grammy winning folk and blues legend. Recorded on Martin Luther King Day 2006 in Lexington, KY. Not to be missed.

Woodsongs 380: BR549 and Stoll Vaughan

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:02:48 -0500

BR549 is one of the hardest-rocking, hardest-working bands in county and Americana music. The band is a multiple Grammy nominee, and will be performing songs from their new CD Dog Days. This will be their first appearance on WoodSongs. STOLL VAUGHAN opened for John Fogerty and John Mellencamp on their "Words and Music" tour. He performed at Farm Aid in the fall. He will performing on WoodSongs with Carl Broemel from My Morning Jacket.

Single Song: "New Wood" - Odetta and Michael Johnathon

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:44:21 -0500

Michael and Odetta sing together on the beautiful song NEW WOOD. Note: Full Odetta show will be on the podcast soon!

Woodsongs 379: Cherish The Ladies and Abigail Washburn

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 13:29:47 -0500

Traditional Irish music and dance ensemble and Banjo player for all female band Uncle Earl. Sponsored by First Colony Coffee.

Woodsongs 378: Wildfire and Pam Rose

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:29:18 -0500

Wildfire:Popular bluegrass band Pam Rose:Grammy nominated acoustic rock singer/songwriter

Woodsongs 377: Butch Baldassari & David Schnaufer and The Peasall Sisters

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:28:19 -0500

Butch Baldassari & David Schnaufer:Founder of the Nashville Mandolin Ensemble and national dulcimer champion The Peasall Sisters: Grammy and CMA award winning bluegrass trio

Woodsongs 376: Jamie Hartford and Acoustic Eidolon

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:26:55 -0500

Jamie Hartford: Singer/songwriter and son of the late folk troubadour John Hartford. Acoustic Eidolon: Enchanting mix of celtic, bluegrass, classical and Latin influences with Hannah on cello and Joe on his unique 14 string, double-neck guitar

Woodsongs 375: Alison Brown Quartet, Joe Craven and Beth Nielsen Chapman

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:25:56 -0500

Alison Brown Quartet with special guest Joe Craven - Adventurous banjo master that began her career with Alison Krauss and Union Station Beth Nielsen Chapman: Popular multi-genre songwriter with cuts by Bonnie Raitt, Faith Hill, Neil Diamond and others

Woodsongs 374: Cherryholmes Family

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:24:38 -0500

Family bluegrass band and IBMA 2005 Entertainers of the Year

Woodsongs 373: Hanna-McEuen and John McEuen

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:23:46 -0500

Hanna-McEuen:Everly Brothers-style artists and sons of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band members John McEuen and Jeff Hanna John McEuen:Legendary banjo master and member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Woodsongs 372: Happy Traum and Toshi Reagon

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 01:53:40 -0500

Happy Traum is an Legendary American guitarist who has recorded with Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, John Sebastion and others. Toshi Reagon is an earthy tenor singer/songwriter from New York