UPCOMING RADIO SHOWS
Bluegrass Signal on KALW
The program is broadcast on Saturdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm on www.KALW.org (91.7 FM in Bay Area).
It is then archived for one week here - select 'Bluegrass Signal'
Produced and hosted by Peter Thompson (PT), Allegra Thompson (AT), Leah Wollenberg (LW), and others.
While access to the KALW studios is restricted, a series of programs presenting music recorded live in the KALW studios by NorCal bluegrass and old time musicians -- often as part of our bi-annual On Air Folks Festivals. This is the first rebroadcast for any of them. All are produced and hosted by PT, unless otherwise noted.
July 25: Across the Tracks
New music from High Fidelty, Tray Wellington, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Mosley Brothers, The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, John & Wendy Mackin Band, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Fast Track, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, The Gina Furtado Project, Mark Stoffel, and, from a 2009 live recording, Bela Fleck & Toumani Diabate. New digital downloads from Red Allen, J.D. Crowe, Larry Rice, Roy McMillan & The High Country Boys, A.L. Wood & The Smokey Ridge Boys, Ralph Stanley & Dolly Parton, and The Bluegrass 45.
Aug. 1: Live At KALW
The Tuttle Family (Nov. 22, 2008)
The Barefoot Nellies (Nov. 22, 2008)
Aug. 8: Live At KALW
Hailey Pexton & Amy Scher (Oct. 13, 2018)
Kathy Kallick & Gene Tortora (April 13, 2019)
Aug. 15: Live At KALW
Kate & Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin (Aug. 21, 1999)
High Country (Aug. 21, 1999)
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Bluegrass Signal on Bluegrass Country
New BG Signal shows on Fridays (6 pm), then rebroadcasts Mondays (11 pm) and Tuesdays (midnight), all times EASTERN -- available HERE.
Bluegrass Country now has an ARCHIVE PLAYER. Just pick the date and (Eastern) time of broadcast, and you can hear Bluegrass Signal -- or any of the other 33 shows on Bluegrass Country -- at your convenience!
July 24-30: Going Across the Sea
Host Allegra Thompson presents a collection of songs and tunes inspired by water. Physical travel is limited these days, but we can still take a mental trip down the river or on the ocean with old-time and bluegrass music, brought to you on the radio WAVES.
July 31 – Aug. 6: The Fire Next Time
Host Allegra Thompson explores some of the Black roots of Carter Family songs as well as the John Henry/John Hardy body of songs, which also have African-American origins and connections.
Aug. 7-13: Black Music Matters
Host Peter Thompson surveys (mostly) contemporary recordings by Black musicians, spotlighting original compositions as well as the reclaiming of traditional material.
Aug. 14-20: Lonesome Road Blues
Host Peter Thompson presents an interview with and the music of African-American mandolinist Richie Brown, co-Director of IBMA's recently-established Arnold Schultz Fund. Also included: Bill Monroe recordings influenced by Schultz, and songs originating with Black musicians which are now common in bluegrass.
Aug. 21-27: Across the Tracks
New releases, with a special emphasis on duos and duets.
Aug. 28 – Sept. 3: Across the Tracks
New releases, presented in (more or less) thematic sets.
Bluegrass Signal on KALW
The program is broadcast on Saturdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm on www.KALW.org (91.7 FM in Bay Area).
It is then archived for one week here - select 'Bluegrass Signal'
Produced and hosted by Peter Thompson (PT), Allegra Thompson (AT), Leah Wollenberg (LW), and others.
While access to the KALW studios is restricted, a series of programs presenting music recorded live in the KALW studios by NorCal bluegrass and old time musicians -- often as part of our bi-annual On Air Folks Festivals. This is the first rebroadcast for any of them. All are produced and hosted by PT, unless otherwise noted.
July 25: Across the Tracks
New music from High Fidelty, Tray Wellington, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Mosley Brothers, The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, John & Wendy Mackin Band, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Fast Track, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, The Gina Furtado Project, Mark Stoffel, and, from a 2009 live recording, Bela Fleck & Toumani Diabate. New digital downloads from Red Allen, J.D. Crowe, Larry Rice, Roy McMillan & The High Country Boys, A.L. Wood & The Smokey Ridge Boys, Ralph Stanley & Dolly Parton, and The Bluegrass 45.
Aug. 1: Live At KALW
The Tuttle Family (Nov. 22, 2008)
The Barefoot Nellies (Nov. 22, 2008)
Aug. 8: Live At KALW
Hailey Pexton & Amy Scher (Oct. 13, 2018)
Kathy Kallick & Gene Tortora (April 13, 2019)
Aug. 15: Live At KALW
Kate & Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin (Aug. 21, 1999)
High Country (Aug. 21, 1999)
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Bluegrass Signal on Bluegrass Country
New BG Signal shows on Fridays (6 pm), then rebroadcasts Mondays (11 pm) and Tuesdays (midnight), all times EASTERN -- available HERE.
Bluegrass Country now has an ARCHIVE PLAYER. Just pick the date and (Eastern) time of broadcast, and you can hear Bluegrass Signal -- or any of the other 33 shows on Bluegrass Country -- at your convenience!
July 24-30: Going Across the Sea
Host Allegra Thompson presents a collection of songs and tunes inspired by water. Physical travel is limited these days, but we can still take a mental trip down the river or on the ocean with old-time and bluegrass music, brought to you on the radio WAVES.
July 31 – Aug. 6: The Fire Next Time
Host Allegra Thompson explores some of the Black roots of Carter Family songs as well as the John Henry/John Hardy body of songs, which also have African-American origins and connections.
Aug. 7-13: Black Music Matters
Host Peter Thompson surveys (mostly) contemporary recordings by Black musicians, spotlighting original compositions as well as the reclaiming of traditional material.
Aug. 14-20: Lonesome Road Blues
Host Peter Thompson presents an interview with and the music of African-American mandolinist Richie Brown, co-Director of IBMA's recently-established Arnold Schultz Fund. Also included: Bill Monroe recordings influenced by Schultz, and songs originating with Black musicians which are now common in bluegrass.
Aug. 21-27: Across the Tracks
New releases, with a special emphasis on duos and duets.
Aug. 28 – Sept. 3: Across the Tracks
New releases, presented in (more or less) thematic sets.