Americana Blues and Company Playlist 10.29.11

If you were up and going strong at 10 a.m. on Saturday, congratulations! Molly and Tenbrooks surely weren't. If you were interested in what was played, take a look:

Sierra Hull -- Don't Pick Me Up
The Honey Dewdrops -- Stomping Ground
Chris Pandolfi -- Wichita Stomp
Abigail Washburn -- City of Refuge
The Biscuit Burners -- Take Me Home
Sarah Jarosz -- My Muse
Chatham County Line -- Bacon in the Skillet
Chris Thile and Michael Daves -- Blue Night
Julie Elkins and David Thompson -- Carolina Is Gone
Bearfoot -- Midnight in Montana
David Rawlings Machine -- To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High)
Dom Flemons -- Po' Black Sheep,Gwine Dig A Hole
Norman Blake -- The Weathered Old Caboose Behind the Train
Samantha Crain -- The Last Stanchion Goes Belly Up
David Grier -- Impulsive
Cornmeal - Raging River

BREAK

Billy Bragg and Wilco -- Hot Rod Hotel
Gillian Welch -- Caleb Meyer
Black Lillies -- two Hearts Down
Drive By Truckers -- God Damn Lonely Love
Johnny cash -- Big River
Jerry Reed -- Aunt Maudie's Garden
Townes Van Zandt w/ Willie Nelson -- No Place to Fall
Chet Atkins -- A Taste of Honey
Muddy Waters -- Sugar Sweet
Son House -- Death Letter Blues
Howlin' Wolf -- California Blues
David Jacob-Strains -- Come On Im My Kitchen
Bob Dylan -- John Wesley Harding
Vince Gill -- The Strings That Tie You Down
The Everybodyfields - Medicine Girl
Loose Fur - The Ruling Class
Whiskeytown - 16 Days

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! If you have any requests feel free to e-mail americana@wknc.org

A Sultry Evening with Lucinda Williams at NCMA

It was a hot Wednesday evening at the outdoor amphitheater at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Muggy, humid, and as Lucinda Williams described, "sultry".  I thought to myself, of course we're enjoying the sultry weather,  as I usually describe her voice as such. For those unfamiliar with Lu's sound,  I like to say that if Janis Joplin and Dolly Parton had a baby, it would be Lucinda Williams.

It was a late start for the show.  Someone spoke of Lucinda's potential stage fright, but I think it was more that she was waiting for the hot sun to go completely down before starting to rock. Blake Mills, an unannounced opener, played mellow guitar before Lu came out. Blake Mills is the former  guitarist for indie rock band Band of Horses, and has been playing backup guitar for various artists. We were to discover one of the artists he has been playing guitar with was none other than Lucinda herself. Some members of the audience were pleased with his work, while some other die-hard Lu fans thought he wasn't doing the songs justice. What do you think?

Speaking of die-hard Lu fans, there definitely is a type. They are strong, middle aged women with husbands (or partners) who usually wear button-up Hawaiian shirts to concerts.  They enjoy picnics from Whole Foods and probably drive Subaru Outbacks. I love these fans. They get up and dance during their favorite songs, shamelessly and happily.  Lucinda provided their favorite songs -- Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Greenville, Blue, and many others. What's your favorite Lucinda tune?

Her lifelong fans, the aforementioned dancing middle aged women, enjoyed the show. Me, a less-than-middle aged woman, found that I prefer the recorded versions. They sound fuller, deeper, and of course, can be heard out of the 100 degree heat.  Despite the heat and the sounds hanging in the muggy air, it was a good show. Most current popular female country/rock  stars lack the depth Lucinda carries. It was a musical treat most young women my age will not get to experience.

If you've never been to a show at NCMA, its a great venue. You just feel sophisticated sitting there. Bring a chair or a blanket and some snacks, and you'll thoroughly enjoy yourself. Their line up this summer has been amazing and is consistently great from year to year. Next week, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will take the stage. Definitely a show you do not want to miss. If you like the music of Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, check out WKNC's Americana, Blues, and Company every Saturday from 10-noon.

 

Americana Blues & Co. Playlist 5-30-09

As I am out of town on vacation this weekend (and possibly the next two) all of the songs I played on today's show will not appear in the normal Playlist so I feel obligated to list the tracks here for all of my fantastic listeners.  Also, if there are tracks you want to hear on next week's show feel free to pop me an email request at Caid@wknc.org!  I will be sure to get any tunes I can just for you and give you a shout out along the way.  Thanks for listening this morning and be sure to tune in next week from 10am-Noon as well!

10am-11am
Emmylou Harris: In Rodanthe
The Duhks: Ships High In Transit
Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez: Sweet Tequila Blues
Soggy Bottom Boys: Man Of Constant Sorrow
Old Crow Medicine Show: Cocaine Habit
Flatlanders: Im Gonna Strangle You Shorty
Carolina Chocolate Drops: Dona Got A Ramblin Mind
Lauren Pritchard: Way Down In North Carolina
Nanci Griffith: Lookin For The Time
Codetalkers: Beggin
Carrie Rodriguez: Infinite Night
Eliza Lynn: Honey Suckle
The Waybacks: Nice To Be Alone
Josh Ritter: Harrisburg
Robin Ella: Down The Mountain
Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir: Dark Holler

11am-12pm
Donna The Buffalo: Way Back When
Ry Cooder: Suitcase In My Hand
Seth Walker: Miss Ann
Norah Jones: Crazy (Patsy Cline Cover)
Jill Barber: When I'm Making Love To You
Neko Case: Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
Taj Mahal: Statesboro Blues
BB King: The Thrill Is Gone (Roy Hawkins Cover)
Mad Tea Party: Polly Put The Kettle On
Cave Singers: Dancing On Our Graves
Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, & Lester Flatts: Pick Along
Calexico: Corona
Jolie Holland: Old Fashion Morphine
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