| Show | Description |
|---|---|
| A Camp | There are 2 Swedes in the band, but A Camp is very much influenced by classic American pop sounds. A bit of history works its way into the lyrics too, and the voice doing the singing is a familiar one: Nina Persson of The Cardigans. The trio's new album is called 'Colonia' and it brought the band to 'FUV for an interview with host Rita Houston. [5/19/09] |
| A3 | A3 is known as Alabama 3 over in the UK, and the band behind 'The Sopranos' theme in the US. 'Chemical country' is what they call their sound, and 3 of 9 members of the band recently spoke about more of their musical history - and a new 'hits' album - during a live session in Studio-A with Rita Houston. [6/30/08] |
| Adele | Adele went to the same high school as Amy Winehouse, but she's forging her own way on the retro R&B path. Her first full-length album - '19' - has now made its way from the UK to the US, and Adele recently talked with Rita Houston about venturing into singing and songwriting. [6/9/08] |
| Priscilla Ahn | In the past few years, singer-songwriter Priscilla Ahn's moved from PA to LA and from open mics to a debut album. 'A Good Day' is chock full of her whimsical acoustic sound, and during a live session in Studio-A Priscilla spoke with Rita Houston about her state of mind when writing and performing the songs. [3/24/08] |
| Alberta Cross | Alberta Cross formed in London's East End, between a group of Swedish and English musicians with a penchant for American blues and country rock music. After some time on high profile tours, their debut album, 'Broken Side of Time,' has come out, and it brought them into studio-A to chat with FUV's Darren Devivo. (4/8/10) |
| Mose Allison | Mose Allison started off as Stan Getz's piano player and in the more than fifty years since he got his start he's become one of the most influential blues and jazz songwriters in pop music. At 82, he's released a new CD produced by Joe Henry, 'The Way of The World,' and while he was at the piano in Studio-A he told FUV's Darren Devivo that after all these years getting up on stage-hasn't lost it's thrill. (3/3/10) |
| Author Steve Almond | Steve Almond has written about chocolate in his book "Candyfreak," and has been published everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to Playboy. His latest book is called, "Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life," and he explained to WFUV's Nora Flaherty that besides his life, music has also saved his relationships. (4/19/10) |
| ALO | Loved in and out of jam band circles, ALO (a.k.a. Animal Liberation Orchestra) keeps the free-form vibe flowing, but made tight songwriting a priority on its new album 'Roses & Clover.' Find out how that worked and sounded as ALO chats and performs live in Studio-A, joined by host Claudia Marshall. [10/8/07] |
| ALO #2 | ALO or Animal Liberation Orchestra's new album is called 'Man of the World,' which could also refer to their music--as many of them have academic backgrounds in Latin and Middle Eastern music. They played some tunes, and talked about Jack Johnson and their part-time 'jam band' label with WFUV's Claudia Marshall. (5/20/10) |
| AM | AM's music is everywhere from movie and TV soundtracks to Starbucks coffee shops. For the follow up to his his debut 'Troubled Times,' he put together a full band and just released, 'Future Sons and Daughters.' He stopped by FUV and told Claudia Marshall how obscure Turkish psychedelia influenced his sound. (3/19/10) |
| Among The Oak & Ash | A plan to give traditional folk songs a new voice led songwriter Josh Joplin to phone pal Garrison Starr and ask her to help him out with the project. Now they call themselves 'Among The Oak & Ash,' they've just released a self-titled album, and the duo stopped by 'FUV's Studio-A to share a few of the songs in an interview with host Claudia Marshall. [6/23/09] |
| Tori Amos | Tori Amos takes her musical ambition even further on the new album 'American Doll Posse,' inhabiting 5 characters in 23 songs. Tonight, she performs a few tunes solo and talks with Rita Houston about the multi-faceted project. [5/4/07] |
| Tori Amos #2 | The signature piano-centric songwriting of Tori Amos is only part of the rich palette of words and sounds on 'Abnormally Attracted To Sin' -- her brand new 10th album. Themes of power and passion and a 'sonic feast' beyond just instruments fill the songs, and Tori spoke more about the new material in a conversation with 'FUV's Alisa Ali. [3/27/09] |
| Theresa Andersson | Theresa Andersson is a Swede living in New Orleans who clearly found her musical home. She also discovered the perfect means for expressing the sounds in her head, by using loops, layers, and a variety of effects and instruments -- all performed in real time, and all on her own. Hear the sounds and the story of her album 'Hummingbird, Go!' as Theresa talks with host Rita Houston at 'FUV. [2/5/09] |
| Keren Ann | Israeli-Parisian singer Keren Ann is Rita Houston's guest in Studio A for conversation and live performance. [July, 2005] |
| Keren Ann #2 | The branches of Keren Ann's family tree stretch all over the world, and the songs on her self-titled new album were recorded anywhere from Paris to Iceland. New York City is a steady home base for her though, and Keren made the trip uptown to chat with Claudia Marshall. [6/1/07] |
| Annie and the Beekeepers | Annie and The Beekeepers came out of the Boston acoustic scene to join the roster of other promising acts that are bring about the folk revival like The Low Anthem, The Felice Brothers, and Daniel Martin Moore. Annie Lynch and her beekeepers brought their cello, viola, guitars, and banjos into studio-A to talk about their recent move to Brooklyn, and making music in harmony on their EP, "Squid Hell Sessions." (6/15/10) |
| Aqualung | Aqualung (a.k.a. Matt Hales) took a year-long break from music to regain his love for it, and to improve that ever difficult balance between work and life. Now he's back with the new album 'Words and Music' and spoke with WFUV's Darren DeVivo about how his time away changed Aqualung's polished pop sound. [10/9/08] |
| Joan Armatrading | Darren Devivo welcomes legendary songstress Joan Armatrading for an interview and performance. (July, 2003) |
| Joseph Arthur | From Akron to New York: Claudia Marshall welcomes Joseph Arthur and his colorful guitar to Studio A. (January, 2003) |
| Joseph Arthur #2 | For Brooklyn-based songwriter Joseph Arthur, there is no shortage of inspiration or means of expression when it comes to art. Some days you'll find him painting, but lately he's concentrated on a new record label and his fifth CD, 'Nuclear Daydream.' Tonight Joseph, his band, and his mom, join Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [9/18/06] |
| Joseph Arthur #3 | Joseph Arthur never has to book studio time again thanks to his latest endeavor -- a performance and gallery space in Brooklyn called (appropriately) the Museum of Modern Arthur. Last month, that's where Joseph performed his first U.S. solo show in 2 years, and Julianne Welby chatted with him after the set about his painting and music, including the 4 new EPs due out this year. [2/13/08] |
| Joseph Arthur #4 | With a batch of 4 new EPs already out, Brooklyn's Joseph Arthur is set to release the full length album 'Temporary People' in the fall. So 'prolific' is an understatement, and Joseph shared some new material and a few thoughts on his busy year during an interview with Claudia Marshall. [7/1/08] |
| Asa | The songs on Asa's self-titled debut album are soulful, smooth, and unafraid to speak out. In response, she's earned acclaim in her native Nigeria and Europe, and now looks to spread the word in the U.S. New York City was her first stop, and included a visit to 'FUV for an interview with Rita Houston. [1/20/09] |
| Assembly of Dust | Varying up the Assembly of Dust jam-folk sound to make the new album 'Some Assembly Required' took some creativity in the studio and some serious scheduling, with Richie Havens, Mike Gordon, Bela Fleck among the 15 guest musicians joining in. Why all the special guests? Well that's one question AOD frontman Reid Genauer answered during a solo session with 'FUV's Darren DeVivo. [7/20/09] |
| Asylum Street Spankers | The Asylum Street Spankers formed in 1994 when an all night song swap was too fun to stop. Since then the Texas-based band has performed its acoustic swing/blues/jazz/novelty mix worldwide, and recently made a stop at WFUV to talk with Rita Houston about the new CD 'Mommy Says No!' [11/15/06] |
| Dan Auerbach | As a producer and one half of The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach is already busy guy. But a solo record somehow fit into his non-stop schedule, as did a few more layers of sound. Hear the results on the album 'Keep It Hid' and in Dan's recent conversation with host Russ Borris at 'FUV. [2/6/09] |
| Augie March | After over a decade of performing, the band Augie March is finally raking in the awards 'down under' and bringing its sweeping Australian rock into The States. Tonight, Rita Houston welcomes the guys to 'FUV to celebrate their U.S. debut, 'Moo You Bloody Choir.' [5/21/07] |
| The Avett Brothers | There are only two brothers in the North-Carolina Indie-folk group the Avett Brothers, Scott and Seth, but when one of the specialties of your sound is the three-part harmony it helps to have two other band members. They were recently playing a gig in midtown at Terminal Five and FUV's Alisa Ali was able to have a chat with them backstage as they toured to support their latest album, 'I and Love and You.' (10/17/09) |
| Zee Avi | Born and bred in Malaysia, Zee Avi's done a lot of traveling, but she now finds herself in a completely unexpected place -- on a record label. Her self-titled debut is a bit beach and a bit Billie Holiday, and Zee brought her new band to 'FUV to share a few of the tunes with host Alisa Ali. [3/25/09] |
| Burt Bacharach | The legendary Burt Bacharach is Rita Houston's guest for conversation and a piano performance. [October 2005] |
| Back Door Slam | As Back Door Slam, guitarist Davy Knowles and his two school pals have been shocking music fans with veteran sounds of classic blues rock, when the trio is barely in their twenties. Hailing from Isle of Man, England, Back Door Slam is busy converting audiences at home and abroad, and shared a few tunes from their debut album, 'Roll Away,' during an interview with Darren DeVivo. [10/29/07] |
| The Bad Plus | Darren DeVivo welcomes the loudest acoustic trio ever - The Bad Plus - for an interview and performance. |
| The Bad Plus #2 | The Bad Plus creates a blend of jazz, rock, and pop, backed by serious improv chops and musicianship. Their latest album 'Prog' features a mix of originals and unusual covers, and Darren DeVivo got a few details from the trio about their musical identity and choice of songs. [12/11/07] |
| The Bad Plus #3 | The trio The Bad Plus continues to bridge jazz, rock, pop, and classical on its new album 'For All I Care,' but one different direction is the addition of a vocalist. Wendy Lewis steps in to help the guys tackle a few intriguing cover songs, and the foursome performed some of them live during an interview with 'FUV's Darren DeVivo. [2/17/09] |
| Badly Drawn Boy | Rita Houston welcomes Badly Drawn Boy to Studio A, for an interview and performance right after the 'About a Boy' soundtrack release. (July, 2002) |
| Badly Drawn Boy #2 | Before the acclaim and prolific songwriting, Badly Drawn Boy's Damon Gough was a kid growing up in the U.K. and obsessively listening to Bruce Springsteen. Both subjects come across on his new CD 'Born In The U.K.,' and were only part of the conversation when Rita Houston welcomed Badly Drawn Boy to Studio-A. [10/9/06] |
| Joan Baez | John Platt welcomes Joan Baez to Studio A for an encore interview and performance. (October, 2003) |
| Marcia Ball | Her heart's in New Orleans, her home's in Austin, and Marcia Ball's served up the music and spirit of both cities for decades. Live and on record, Marcia and her band always bring the party, but the new album 'Peace, Love & BBQ' also expresses some anger about the state of the world. So how does Marcia balance the fun and frustration? Well Claudia Marshall found out during a live session in Studio-A. [4/15/08] |
| Barenaked Ladies | After over 15 years together, the guys of Barenaked Ladies have grown a lot as songwriters and performers. As a result, there's a definite maturity to the songs on the band's latest album 'Barenaked Ladies Are Me.' But don't worry -- BNL hasn't lost its sense of humor. Tonight the whole band joins Darren DeVivo live in Studio-A. [9/14/06] |
| Lou Barlow | Lou Barlow is one of the pioneers of the indie lo-fi scene and a founder of the bands Dinosaur Jr., Folk Implosion, and Sebadoh. While, he may have found the state of the art confines of FUV's Studio-A a little too hi-fi during his interview performance with The Alternate Side's Rich McLaughlin. He didn't mention it, as he was too busy talking about his new album 'Goodnight Unkown,' and how modern production techniques can help a stylistically lower grade sound. [10/6/09] |
| Bat For Lashes | Britain's Natasha Khan hopes to liven all of the senses with her musical project Bat For Lashes, and seems to have stirred some important ears after receiving a 2007 Mercury Prize nomination for the album 'Fur & Gold.' Tonight, Natasha and the whole Bat For Lashes band join Rita Houston in Studio-A. [7/23/07] |
| David Bazan | Seattle songwriter David Bazan takes another step outside his Pedro The Lion past with his first full-length solo record, called 'Curse Your Branches.' Lyrically, he's also taking a leap by discussing his struggle with religion, but the heavy subject matter doesn't detract from the music at all. Hear for yourself as David and his band perform a few songs during an interview with 'FUV's Russ Borris. [9/1/09] |
| Beach House | Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally formed Beach House in 2004, and have just released a third album 'Teen Dream,' which goes along with their established penchant for atmospheric sounds and gracefully haunting lyrics. They performed some live tunes, and told WFUV's Alisa Ali, about how making an album is a lot like shopping for a chair. (1/28/10) |
| The Beatles Invade America | It Was 40 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America - Dennis Elsas, lifelong Beatle fan, hosts this one hour special celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' arrival in New York. (February, 2004) |
| The Be Good Tanyas | Since their 2001 debut 'Blue Horse,' Canadian trio The Be Good Tanyas have blended country, blues, gospel, and folk into new songs and sounds. Now on the new album 'Hello Love,' they also feature songwriters like Neil Young, Sean Hayes, and yes - Prince - and recently came by WFUV to talk with Claudia Marshall about the project. [10/26/06] |
| Bell X1 | When Damien Rice left the Irish band Juniper, his bandmates didn't stop making music. Instead, drummer Paul Noonan stepped into the singer's role, and the band became Bell X1. Now they are 3 albums in with the latest - called 'Flock' - earning them big time attention in Ireland and a rising following here in the U.S. Tonight, hear Bell X1 in an acoustic duo fashion as Rita Houston welcomes Paul Noonan and David Geraghty to Studio-A. [3/10/08] |
| Bell X1 #2 | Irish export Bell X1 is back with a new album called 'Blue Lights on the Runway,' and two-thirds of the trio made a return trip to 'FUV to talk with host Rich McLaughlin about the new songs, sounds, and band line-up. [1/27/09] |
| Jay Bennett | Jay Bennett is currently a sought after session musician and producer, but he also happens to be a former member of Wilco. Tonight he talks with Claudia Marshall about his friends from the past, and his solo CD from the present -- called 'The Magnificent Defeat.' [10/31/06] |
| Tony Bennett | Tony Bennett isn't afraid of adding new sounds to his music and on his 2006 CD, 'Duets: An American Classic,' he welcomed the voices of friends like Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Elton John, and kd lang. The album also celebrated Tony's 80th birthday, and tonight hear Rita Houston's conversation with the legendary singer, covering his long career and the process of recording the duets album. [10/12/06] |
| Jim Bianco | The soulful and eccentric pop sounds of Jim Bianco have a home at The Hotel Cafe in L.A. and on his new album 'Sing.' During Jim's recent visit to Studio-A, Claudia Marshall got a chance to join in as the piano man picked up a guitar instead, and shared some stories about his influences. [9/25/08] |
| Big Head Todd | Big Head Todd and the Monsters found a lot of success in the nineties with the song 'Bittersweet,' and the album, 'Sister Sweetly.' Big Head Todd showed up solo recently in studio-A to play some covers from Howlin' Wolf and The Rolling Stones, during a chat with WFUV's Darren Devivo. (7/15/10) |
| Diane Birch | Brooklyn-based Diane Birch counts classical training, a religious upbringing, and a lot of miles traveled among the factors that influenced her debut album 'Bible Belt.' It's a nod to 70s pop songwriting (think Carole King and Laura Nyro) with plenty of voice to pull it off, and Diane brought her band by 'FUV to perform a few of the tunes in an interview with host Darren DeVivo. [8/17/09] |
| Andrew Bird | One man band Andrew Bird quickly became known for his violin playing and distinct whistle, but over the course of ten albums, has used both instruments to expand rather than limit his sound. Tonight, he talks with Claudia Marshall about his latest collection of songs, called 'Armchair Apocrypha.' [5/18/07] |
| The Bird and The Bee | Combine classic 60s pop, jazz standards, and a Brazilian flair, and you get The Bird and The Bee -- otherwise known as Greg Kurstin and Inara George. With their new self-titled CD just released, the duo sat down for a chat with Rita Houston and then took the stage for a show at Joe's Pub in New York City. [2/26/07] |
| The Black Crowes | Tensions, side projects, and line up changes are a reality for any band, but after a seven year break Southern-fried rockers The Black Crowes are back in fine form with the new album 'Warpaint.' Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson are still at the core, and the duo performed a few acoustic tunes while Chris did the talking during a live session with Russ Borris. [3/17/08] |
| The Black Keys | The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney started playing music as a duo in high school, and have stuck with the format ever since. The new album 'Attack & Release' does bring in a few new sounds and a new producer in Danger Mouse, and the guys recently spoke with Darren DeVivo about the changes during a live session at 'FUV. [4/18/08] |
| Blanche | Rita Houston welcomes Detroit's Blanche to to Studio A for a session of alt-country with a twist. (October, 2004) |
| The Blind Boys of Alabama | From Glee Club to Grammy Winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama share some of their seven decades long history with FUV's Darren Devivo. (10/26/09) |
| Blitzen Trapper | Blitzen Trapper's latest album is 'Destroyer of the Void' which brought their mishmash rock music to FUV for a chat with Alisa Ali. |
| Block | After an 8 year wait, New York's own Block is back with a new CD called 'The Last Single Guy,' and he recently spoke with WFUV's Claudia Marshall about learning to balance his music and his day job. [11/21/06] |
| Luka Bloom | Luka Blooms latest CD, 'Innocence,' stands out as one of the best of his career, and he performs a few of the songs during a conversation with City Folk Sunday Breakfast host, John Platt. [5/12/06] |
| The Boat People | The band The Boat People is a quartet from Brisbane, Australia whose brand of indie pop-rock is already a hit 'down under.' Including SXSW on a packed tour schedule helped introduce the guys and their album 'Chandeliers' to U.S. audiences, and an interview with 'FUV's Darren DeVivo made it on the itinerary as well. [3/24/09] |
| Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles | Call it country-punk or electric twang, Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles prove that roots rock is alive and well in the Boston scene, and recently shared a few songs from their new album 'Diamonds in the Dark' during an interview with Darren DeVivo. [6/13/07] |
| Billy Bragg | In 1996, after a 5-year break from recording, Billy Bragg returned with the album 'William Bloke.' He also hit the road with a lot to say, and paid a visit to the WFUV studios for a chat with host Ben Soper. [9/18/96] |
| Edie Brickell | Dennis Elsas welcomes Edie Brickell to Studio A for an interview and performance, along with her recent collaborator on Volcano, guitarist Charlie Sexton. (October 22, 2003) |
| Bright Eyes | It's been over a decade since Conor Oberst's indie-rock phemon days, and with his band Bright Eyes, he's clearly become one of the most thought provoking and talented songwriters around. Tonight Rita Houston chats with Bright Eyes about what's been called their most mature album to date, 'Cassadaga.' [5/30/07] |
| Broken Bells | The Shins' James Mercer and Brian Burton (producer/DJ Danger Mouse) new band Broken Bells, only has two people, so it might be a stretch to call them an indie rock super group. However, in a recent interview with WFUV's Alisa Ali, they said that even with all their other projects like Gnarls Barkley and The Shins, putting together their self-titled debut has been among their favorite musical projects. (1/25/10) |
| The Broken West | Formerly called The Brokedown, The Broken West is an L.A. band with two albums full of melodic, hook-laden rock. 'Now or Heaven' is the latest, and between live tunes in Studio-A the guys talked with host Darren DeVivo about the influence of a name change and a non-musician. [10/24/08] |
| David Bromberg | An hour of conversation and performance from an 'FUV favorite, David Bromberg, with host Dennis Elsas. (February, 2004) |
| Jonatha Brooke | John Platt welcomes the sweet sounds of Jonatha Brooke in an interview and performance. (March, 2004) |
| Jonatha Brooke #2 | The Woody Guthrie Archives has opened its doors once again, this time for singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke. Now, Woody's words and Brooke's music come together on an inspired new album called 'The Works,' and WFUV's Claudia Marshall recently spoke with Jonatha about the unusual writing process and surprising results. [9/24/08] |
| Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown | Remembering blues great Clarence Gatemouth Brown with his interview with Rita Houston, recorded in January 2000. |
| Findlay Brown | UK singer-songwriter Findlay Brown explores a whole new palette of sounds on his second album 'Love Will Find You,' and brought a band along to 'FUV to share some of his retro, Sixties-style pop, during an interview with host Rita Houston. [2/5/09] |
| Findlay Brown #2 | Findlay Brown's first album, 'Separated by the Sea,' endeared him to the London Folk scene, but his follow-up and American debut, 'Love Will Find You,' might start bringing Elvis impersonators and Roy Orbison fans to his concerts, and that's just fine with him as he told Claudia Marshall during a recent performance and interview at WFUV. (6/1/10) |
| Pieta Brown | Pieta Brown has a well-known genetic link to music in her dad, Greg Brown, but he's only one of a family full of music-makers that led her toward songwriting. With the new CD 'Remember The Sun,' she's also taking on production duties, and brought guitarist Bo Ramsey along to share a few of the songs with host Claudia Marshall. [11/1/07] |
| Jackson Browne | Timeless singer-songwriter Jackson Browne comes by WFUV to talk with Claudia Marshall, after the release of 'The Naked Ride Home.' (October, 2002) |
| Ane Brun | Europeans have known the talents of Ane Brun for a few years now, but her American debut - 'A Temporary Dive' - has just hit U.S. shores. Hear what the buzz is about when Ane joins Rita Houston in Studio A. [5/16/06] |
| Buck 65 | Rita Houston introduces us to Nova Scotian hyperliterate hip-hop poet Buck 65. (December, 2004) |
| Solomon Burke | One of the great soul voices of all time showed his country roots on the album 'Nashville' and proved he's still going strong after nearly 6 decades in the business. His name is Solomon Burke, and during a recent conversation with Russ Borris, he shared his thoughts on everything from music to hamburgers. [2/27/07] |
| T-Bone Burnett | After over a decade of working with other people's music, T-Bone Burnett is bringing his own songs back into the spotlight. Tonight he talks with Claudia Marshall about his latest solo CD, The True False Identity, and a new anthology of his work. [4/27/06] |
| The John Butler Trio | The John Butler Trio is based in Australia, makes music to better the world, and with the new U.S. release, 'Grand National,' looks to expand their audience even further. Tonight, hear acoustic roots grooves at their finest as John and company stop by WFUV to talk music with host Darren DeVivo. [3/7/07] |
| David Byrne | Rita Houston welcomes the ever-creative David Byrne for an encore conversation and performance. (June, 2004) |
| J.J. Cale | He doesn't mind having Eric Clapton as one of his biggest fans, but for J.J. Cale, it's the music not the recognition that's kept him writing and performing for over 40 years. Tonight we go back to the archives for J.J.'s 1996 visit with Rita Houston, when he performed a few songs from his CD 'Guitar Man.' [9/24/96] |
| Calexico | Rita Houston welcomes Tuscon's Calexico to Studio A for an interview and performance. (October, 2003) |
| Calexico #2 | Darren DeVivo welcomes Calexico to Studio-A for an interview and Performance |
| Calexico #3 | You can almost feel the desert dust on Calexico's new album 'Carried To Dust,' as the band once again tastefully blends folk, rock, alt-country and more along with the sounds of a few choice guests. A stop at 'FUV showcased that sound live, and host Claudia Marshall learned some of details behind making the record. [9/23/08] |
| Candy Butchers | Mike Viola and Candy Butchers, back by popular demand with host Claudia Marshall. (June, 2004) |
| Brendan Canning & Broken Social Scene | The line-up of Toronto indie collective Broken Social Scene is ever-changing, except for co-founders Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning. So now the guys are taking their place in the spotlight by making solo records. Brendan's is the latest, called 'Something For All Of Us...' and it brought him and a few members of Broken Social Scene to WFUV for an interview with Rita Houston. [7/18/08] |
| Carbon/Silicon | Mick Jones and Tony James have bands like The Clash and Generation X in their pasts, but their musical present is in duo form as Carbon/Silicon. After six years releasing most of their music exclusively on-line, they've now put out the album 'The Last Post' and dropped by WFUV for a live performance and interview with both Rita Houston and Dennis Elsas. [4/3/08] |
| Brandi Carlile | Rita Houston welcomes Seattle-area newcomer Brandi Carlile with her big voice and her little band to Studio A. |
| Brandi Carlile #2 | After steadily touring behind her self-titled debut, Brandi Carlile quickly moved on to recording her second album 'The Story,' which features her powerhouse voice, backing band Tim and Phil Hanseroth, and a collection of songs that prove her breakthrough success was no fluke. Hear a preview of the forthcoming album tonight as Brandi, Tim and Phil join Rita Houston in Studio-A. [2/1/07] |
| Brandi Carlile #3 | Rural Washington native, Brandi Carlile, teamed up with producer Rick Rubin for her third album, 'Give Up The Ghost.' It features contributions from Elton John, Indigo Girls' Amy Ray, and pianist Benmont Tench. She played some tunes and told FUV's Rita Houston, that while she's not a country singer, she did grow up on a steady diet of country-western standards. (12/1/10) |
| Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer | John Platt hosts the last interview with this singing-songwriting duo before Dave's untimely death. (July 21, 2002) |
| Dave Carter tribute | Marking the 5th anniversary of Dave's untimely death (July 19, 2002) with a special tribute, including highlights of his last interview (at WFUV 3 days before his death) and music and memories from Tracy Grammer, Richard Shindell, Joan Baez, Chris Smither, Mary Gauthier, The Kennedys, and others. |
| Mary Chapin Carpenter | Throughout the nineties, Mary Chapin Carpenter seemed unable to pen a song that wasn't a hit as she accumulated platinum albums and Grammy Awards. The songs on her latest album, 'The Age of Miracles,' is a mixture of pop-country, politics, and some personal trials she talked about with WFUV's John Platt. (4/29/10) |
| Neko Case | A little bit country, a little bit rock 'n roll, and a lot obsessed with tornadoes -- Neko Case is back with a new album called 'Middle Cyclone.' The sounds on the record are about as varied as the lyrical content but her unmistakable voice ties it all together, along with the help of an impressive list of musical friends. Hear more about the record and how a few of the songs sound acoustically, as Neko chats with Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [4/13/09] |
| Rosanne Cash | Rosanne Cash took her writing to a new level in 1996, when she released both a CD ('Ten Song Demo') and a book ('Bodies of Water'). That year she also told the stories behind both projects, in an interview with Rita Houston. [3/21/96] |
| Rosanne Cash #2 | 'Black Cadillac' may be her most recent CD, but tonight Rosanne Cash joins John Platt in Studio-A for a conversation that ranges far beyond the album, into music, writing, family, parenting, and more. [9/29/06] |
| Rosanne Cash #3 | When Rosanne Cash was a teenager, her father, Johnny Cash, was worried that she was straying away from her roots, and wrote her a list songs that he considered to be a part of her family genealogy. More than three decades later she's turned part of that list into a CD with help from Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Tweedy, and Rufus Wainwright. Rosanne stopped by Studio A with her producer and husband John Leventhal to chat with FUV's Rita Houston about her father's list, and how it led to her latest album, appropriately titled, 'The List.' (11/23/09) |
| The Cat Empire | The Cat Empire began winning over fans back in 1999 with its high energy live shows, and buzz quickly spread across Australia and beyond. Now the six-piece band has released its first U.S. CD called 'Two Shoes,' and recently paid a visit to WFUV for an interview with Claudia Marshall. [2/12/07] |
| Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson | No stranger to family bands, Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers adds her husband Shane Nicholson to the mix on their new duo album 'Rattlin' Bones,' and shared the details (and the sounds) of two major traits in the songs - sweet harmonies and American accents - during an interview with Alisa Ali in Studio-A. [9/15/08] |
| Tom Chapin | Tom Chapin has written plenty of songs for kids, but today he talks with John Platt about the changes in his own life that influenced the new album 'The Turning Of The Tide.' [12/8/06] |
| Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons | Soulful roots music finds a home in Appleton, Wisconsin and in the music of Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons. The group's new EP 'Cabin Ghosts' is now earning buzz outside town lines, and host Rita Houston got a live taste of the songs when Cory and company stopped by Studio-A. [9/8/08] |
| Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons #2 | Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons hit the road hard as buzz about the EP 'Cabin Ghosts' and Cory's soulful songwriting began to grow. Somehow studio time made its way onto the itinerary, and now we have the full-length debut album 'Mockingbird' to look forward to in the fall. In the meantime, catch a preview of a few new tunes, as Cory and the band visit with 'FUV's Rita Houston. [5/8/09] |
| Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons #3 | The son of a Baptist preacher and a mother who played piano for the church choir, it was seen as an act of rebellion for Cory Chisel when he started listening to the Clash, Sam Cooke, and Tom Waits. While Cory and his band, The Wandering Sons, started their career playing coffee houses around Appleton, Wisconsin, they've now been signed to a major label, and their debut LP 'Death Won't Send a Letter,' featured contributions from members of The Raconteurs and My Morning Jacket. The band stopped by WFUV's studio-A, and Cory chatted with Rita Houston about his gospel-soul-punk-funk roots, and how rock star life has very different concerns compared to life on his farm in Wisconsin. (10/8/09) |
| Clare & The Reasons | Clare of Clare & The Reasons is the daughter of singer-songwriter Geoff Muldaur, but you'll find more orchestral pop than folk on her band's debut album 'The Movie.' Tonight, hear the Brooklyn-based collective chat with WFUV's Vin Scelsa and perform a few of their songs live. [1/5/08] |
| Slaid Cleaves | Texas singer-songwriter Slaid Cleaves is Darren DeVivo's guest in Studio A for an interview and performance. |
| Slaid Cleaves #2 | Slaid Cleaves has spent the past decade performing his songs for audiences around the country. Now he shares a few songs from other writers, on the CD 'Unsung' and in an interview with Rita Houston. [7/25/06] |
| Slaid Cleaves #3 | The last album from Slaid Cleaves was the covers record 'Unsung,' so it's been about 5 years since we heard new original material from the talented, Austin-via-Maine songwriter. With the release of 'Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away' that wait is over, and Slaid stopped by 'FUV's Studio-A to share some new songs during an interview with host Darren DeVivo. [4/17/09] |
| Clarence Clemons | The 'Big Man' himself, Clarence Clemons, stops by for a live performance and conversation about his latest album, his first meeting with Bruce Springsteen and lots more with Dennis Elsas. (February, 2004) |
| Bruce Cockburn | Bruce Cockburn joins Claudia Marshall in the studio for a fun, long interview and live performance. (July 2003) |
| Bruce Cockburn #2 | After releasing an all-instrumental CD in 2005, Bruce Cockburn brings his lyrical and vocal skills back into the mix on 'Life Short Call Now.' He shared stories about the album as well as his answers to the WFUV 'Pop Quiz' in a recent visit with Rita Houston. [6/28/06] |
| Bruce Cockburn #3 | Travels to Baghdad and beyond inspired much of Bruce Cockburn's latest album 'Life Short Call Now,' and in a conversation with John Platt, the singer-songwriter looks back at where he's been, and ahead to what's next. [11/21/06] |
| Marc Cohn | Soulful songwriter Marc Cohn performs an old favorite and a few new songs from his forthcoming CD in a conversation with Claudia Marshall. [7/18/06] |
| Marc Cohn #2 | WFUV's Dennis Elsas got to ask Marc Cohn about the song 'Walking in Memphis' and his new album 'Listening Booth: 1970.' (7/13/10) |
| Lloyd Cole | U.K. native Lloyd Cole lives in small town USA these days, but the new surroundings haven't changed his sharp wit and articulate songs. His latest CD is called 'Anti Depressant,' and it was the topic of conversation when Lloyd Cole visited with WFUV's Rita Houston. [11/17/06] |
| Paula Cole | Following a swirl of success in the mid-90s, Paula Cole left music and its inevitable business behind. Now, seven years later, Paula is back with a new album called 'Courage,' and brought her band to WFUV to perform a few songs during a chat with Rita Houston. [5/22/07] |
| Shawn Colvin | Singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin won a Grammy in 1990 for her major-label debut 'Steady On,' and on the other side of the ups and downs that followed, calls her latest CD -- 'These Four Walls' -- some of her best work yet. Tonight Shawn and longtime collaborator John Leventhal perform a few new songs in an interview with Rita Houston. [9/7/06] |
| Ry Cooder | Beyond his solo work Ry Cooder is simply a music fan, and in 1997 he thrived in the role by shining a light on a few favorite Cuban performers. The landmark album was called 'Buena Vista Social Club,' and tonight we go back to the archives to hear Ry dig deeper into the project during a chat with Rita Houston. [11/97] |
| Citizen Cope | Rita Houston welcomes New Yorker Citizen Cope to Studio A to talk about his new CD, 'The Clarence Greenwood Recordings.' (June, 2004) |
| Citizen Cope #2 | Brooklyn's Citizen Cope (a.k.a. Clarence Greenwood) takes a layered approach when it comes to creating his sound, but he shared a few solo, acoustic versions of songs from the new album 'Every Waking Moment' with Rita Houston and a few lucky WFUV members. [9/11/06] |
| Citizen Cope #3 | Citizen Cope's mix of soul, blues, and folk has been appealing to fans since the mid-'90s, but he crosses so many different genres and styles that most of the major labels have found him hard to 'market.' For his fourth album, 'Rainwater LP,' Citizen Cope decided to create his own label for his unique sound, and in between singing some tunes he told WFUV's Rita Houston how it felt to go indie. (2/9/10) |
| Shemekia Copeland | She can belt the blues with the best of them, but Shemekia Copeland holds back that big voice -- just a little -- on her new album, 'Never Going Back.' During a session at 'FUV she spoke with host Eric Holland about that unusual step, and the two guys who inspired her to take it. [3/3/09] |
| Matt Costa | No Doubt's guitarist Tom Dumont produced his records, and now Jack Johnson's label has released one. Matt Costa has all kinds of fans, and with his new CD 'Songs We Sing,' stops by WFUV for an interview with Darren DeVivo. [5/15/06] |
| Matt Costa #2 | Sure, Jack Johnson and No Doubt's Tom Dumont are Matt Costa's label head and producer, but there'd be no record to release or produce without Costa's gift for songwriting. Quirky, confessional pop is the flavor of choice for the Huntington Beach native, and his latest collection - 'Unfamiliar Faces' - brought him to 'FUV for an interview with Darren DeVivo. [3/3/08] |
| Nikka Costa | Nikka Costa made the jump from kid singer to mature artist, and from major label drama to a happy home at Stax Records. 'Pebble To A Pearl' is her latest collection of funk and soul flavored tunes, and she brought a killer band to 'FUV to share a few of them in an interview with host Darren DeVivo. [10/22/08] |
| Elvis Costello | It took Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, and some of Nashville's most talented musicians just 3 days to make the new album, 'Secret, Profane, and Sugarcane,' and his return to 'Music City' also let Elvis revisit his love of classic country. Hear how a few of the songs sound in solo, acoustic fashion, as Elvis talks with 'FUV's Rita Houston about the latest addition to his varied catalog. [5/27/09] |
| Elvis Costello - Guest DJ | Mr. Costello came in and spent some time with Dennis Elsas, with a stack of CDs he brought for us to all hear. (April, 2002) |
| Cotton Jones | 'Paranoid Cocoon' is the latest release from Michael Nau and Whitney McGraw of Maryland faves Page France, but their new musical incarnation is called Cotton Jones. Rich, sleepy, and visual sounds fill the record, and -- minus the organ -- filled 'FUV's Studio-A too, during an interview with host Alisa Ali. [3/26/09] |
| Christina Courtin's Running Kicks | Christina Courtin moved away from classical music and Buffalo, and now has a growing following in New York City thanks to her big voice and rock, soul, and jazz-influenced music. Tonight, she and her band 'Christina Courtin's Running Kicks' perform in Studio-A for an audience of 'FUV members, and host Rita Houston. [12/1/06] |
| Cowboy Junkies | For the Cowboy Junkies, working with siblings makes family an inevitable part of band life, and now on the new CD 'At The End Of Paths Taken,' it's the main theme of their songs. Recently during a duo performance, the Junkies' Michael and Margo Timmins spoke with Rita Houston about the project. [4/4/07] |
| Cracker | Songs like "Teen Angst" and "Low" put Cracker on the rock 'n roll map back in the 90's, and tonight the band talks with Darren DeVivo about 'Greenland' -- its first album of all-original material since 2002. [6/6/06] |
| Cracker #2 | Despite the title 'Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey,' there is plenty of snark and dark, driving rock in the new songs from Cracker. David Lowery is still at the helm, but the band did things a little differently in the studio, and in our Studio A, host Darren DeVivo got to hear the results performed live. [6/26/09] |
| Dan Crane (a.k.a. Bjorn Turoque) | 'To err is human. To air guitar, divine.' That's the slogan of the documentary celebrating the World and U.S. Air Guitar Championships, and a lifestyle Dan Crane knows all to well. Tonight, hear more about his Bjorn Turoque alter-ego and other air guitarists as Claudia Marshall stage dives into 'Air Guitar Nation.' [3/9/07] |
| Crash Test Dummies | Brad Roberts and Ellen Reid have led the Crash Test Dummies from being a Winnipeg-area bar band in the late eighties to mega success in the early nineties with the single 'Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm,' and now the veteran pop songsmiths have a new album, 'Oooh La La!' which Brad shared live during a conversation with WFUV's John Platt. (7/15/10) |
| Marshall Crenshaw | Six years after his last album, pop craftsman Marshall Crenshaw is back with a new batch of tunes called 'Jaggedland.' An audience of 'FUV members joined in his latest performance in Studio-A, and heard him tell host Darren DeVivo about some of the difficulties and inspirations involved in making the record. [6/3/09] |
| Crooked Still | The band Crooked Still is 'Still Crooked' according to the title of its third album, and still faces a range of labels like 'alternative bluegrass' and 'newgrass.' Whatever you call its sound, Crooked Still has grown to a quintet in the past year, and all 5 members recently stopped by WFUV for an interview with Claudia Marshall. [7/16/08] |
| Sheryl Crow | Sheryl Crow talks with Russ Borris about her Best of collection and plays live in the studio, including a great, rootsy version of 'Everyday is a Winding Road.' (November, 2003) |
| Sheryl Crow #2 | Outside her career, Sheryl Crow's faced a good dose of reality in the past few years, from breast cancer to motherhood. And inspiration from personal challenges - and issues in current politics - led message to be as important as music on her new album 'Detours.' In December of last year, Sheryl brought a few bandmates along to WFUV to preview some of the tunes, and spoke with Rita Houston about making the album. [12/7/07] |
| Crowded House | 14 years after their last studio album, Crowded House returns in fine form with a collection of new tunes called "Time On Earth," and Neil Finn and company stopped by the 'FUV studios for a chat with Claudia Marshall. [7/20/07] |
| Crowded House #2 | The Australian pop rock group Crowded House have recently released, "Intriguer," their sixth studio album, and second since their 2007 reunion. Neil Finn and the rest of Crowded House filled studio-A to play some new tunes and chat about the disc live on-air with WFUV's Darren Devivo. (7/21/10) |
| Rodney Crowell | John Platt welcomes the Houston Kid, award-winning songwriter Rodney Crowell, for an interview and performance. (September, 2003) |
| Rodney Crowell #2 | Rodney Crowell continues his impressive series of albums with a new collection called 'Sex and Gasoline,' and came by Studio-A to perform a few tunes with special guest Jenny Scheinman and chat with host Darren DeVivo about the progression of his songwriting. [8/21/08] |
| Jamie Cullum | The Jamie Cullum songbook covers works from Radiohead to Cole Porter to Jamie himself, and whether he's adding jazz to rock, or hip-hop to a standard, he loves discovering new music and sharing it with others. 'Catching Tales' is his latest album, and fresh off a trip to Brazil, Jamie sat down at the piano in Studio-A for a conversation with Rita Houston. [9/28/06] |
| Justin Currie | Scotland's Justin Currie is the voice and songwriter behind Del Amitri's two decades of jangly pop tunes, but he tones things down a bit on a new solo album called 'What Is Love For.' More ballads and fewer band members are part of the equation, and host Darren DeVivo got the rest of the story during Justin's recent visit to WFUV. [9/19/07] |
| Justin Currie #2 | After more than twenty years of success as the frontman and founder of the Scottish band Del Amitri, Justin Currie went solo with the 2007 album, 'What is Love For,' and he talked with FUV's Claudia Marshall about romantic lyrics and the Scottish male, and how his new album 'The Great War,' shows his continued maturity as a songwriter. (6/17/10) |
| Catie Curtis | Singer-songwriter Catie Curtis looks at the good moments and the 'Sweet Life' on her new album, and chatted with WFUV's Rita Houston about another music-related project called 'Aspire to Inspire' that's keeping her busy and happy. [9/8/08] |
| The Damnwells | The Damnwells once called Brooklyn home, but have moved on in life and in music with their latest CD, 'Air Stereo.' Tonight, two members of the band - Alex Dezen and Steven Terry - talk with Darren DeVivo about the new album. [8/16/06] |
| Ray Davies | Being knighted a Commander of the British Empire would probably make you a 'well-respected man about town,' but even before knighthood Ray Davies of the Kinks has been a well-respected man of music for more than four decades. Recently, the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer stopped by Studio A to talk to FUV's own Dennis Elsas about his new album 'The Kinks Choral Collection' which features a sixty-odd piece chorus tackling a portion of The Kink' prolific singles catalog. (11/1/09) |
| Guy Davis | Contemporary bluesman Guy Davis mixes original tunes and choice covers on his new album 'Sweetheart Like You,' and during an interview and live performance in Studio A, spoke with 'FUV's Darren DeVivo about his introduction and continuing bond with the blues. [2/4/09] |
| Dawes | From Southern California, Dawes, originally formed as a pop-punk group, but they've since found an older sound that draws upon the sixties and seventies music of Laurel Canyon. The lead singer, Taylor Goldmith, chatted with FUV's Darren Devivo about recording their album in analog, and the whole band joined in to play some live versions of tunes from their debut, 'North Hills.' (11/18/09) |
| Howie Day | Hot young Maine songwriter Howie Day chats with Claudia Marshall. (August 19, 2002) |
| Dean & Britta | The band Luna ran its course a few years ago, and two of its members, Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips, used the time to their advantage by writing, acting, and making the new album 'Back Numbers.' Tonight Dean & Britta join City Folk Morning's Julianne Welby in Studio-A to talk about life and music post-Luna. [2/19/07] |
| The Decemberists | WFUV's Russ Borris talks with Colin Meloy and The Decemberists about love and tragedy, in Studio A. (June, 2005) |
| The Decemberists #2 | Strains of British folk, indie pop, and prog rock all make their way into The Decemberists' sound, and on the band's latest album called 'The Crane Wife,' songwriter Colin Meloy lets a Japanese folk tale lead the way. Tonight, Russ Borris gets a little background on the new songs as The Decemberists perform live in Studio-A. [10/2/06] |
| Anthony DeCurtis | Music writer Anthony DeCurtis discusses his book 'In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work' with Claudia Marshall. [2005] |
| Anthony DeCurtis #2 | FUV Music Critic and Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis joined Nora Flaherty to talk about his new book--'Blues and Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer.' It's an anthology of the music writing of the highly-influential New York Times and Rolling Stone music critic Robert Palmer. Anthony was Robert's editor at Rolling Stone, and he speaks about what made Palmer's writing and personality more like that of a rock star than a rock critic. (10/28/09) |
| Delta Spirit | 'Ode to Sunshine' is an appropriate album title for a San Diego band, but the sound of Delta Spirit is less beach and more of a rootsy, indie rock mix. Check out duo versions of songs from Delta Spirit's debut CD as as Matt and Kelly from the band talk with host Rita Houston in Studio-A. [9/4/08] |
| Delta Spirit #2 | The band Delta Spirit is not about being conventional, or even 'marketable,' but they do love playing music with gritty rock and soul influences. Their sophomore follow-up 'History from Below,' won't be out for two more months, but they were itching to show off some new tunes to FUV's Alisa Ali, and chat about how this time their studio album, was done in an actual studio--albeit, one that had a lot of chickens roaming around. (2/11/10) |
| Rocco DeLuca | His voice recalls Jeff Buckley and his guitar style grew from the blues, and now Rocco DeLuca and his band The Burden are back with a new album called "Mercy." Although producer Daniel Lanois stepped in to add some new sounds to the record, Rocco's visit to 'FUV was just voice and guitar, and between songs host Rita Houston asked a few more questions about his unique instrument of choice. [2/18/09] |
| Brett Dennen | Brett Dennen's laid back debut got plenty of buzz going in 2004, and now the singer-songwriter has returned with his second CD, called 'So Much More.' Love, peace and politics are all part of the sound, and Rita Houston heard it live and in person when Brett Dennen and his band performed in Studio-A. [9/20/06] |
| Brett Dennen #2 | With the new album 'Hope For The Hopeless,' singer-songwriter Brett Dennen takes another step past his solo voice and acoustic guitar sound, but continues to address topics from love to social justice in his lyrics. So (not surprisingly) music and community activism were two topics of conversation when Brett joined host Darren DeVivo for an interview and live performance in Studio-A. [9/26/08] |
| Karl Denson's Tiny Universe | Karl Denson got his start as Lenny Kravitz's sax player, but in his two-decade plus career he has gone from being a sideman to the master of his own universe--a tiny universe. While the Karl Denson Trio is in the jazz scene, his Greyboy All-Stars have the funk scene, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe have become major players on the jam band scene. And when Karl sits down with Claudia Marshall in FUV's studio A he talks about his new album, 'Brother's Keeper.' (9/11/09) |
| Jim Dickinson | He played on The Stones' classic 'Sticky Fingers,' produced The Replacements, is 'dad' to two of The North Mississippi Allstars, and released the album 'Jungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger' last year. His name is Jim Dickinson (a.k.a. James Luther Dickinson) and recently Rita Houston had a chance to hear a few stories from his long history in music. [6/6/06] |
| Ani DiFranco | An hour-long special, At Home with Ani DiFranco - An interview with Rita Houston at Ani's home studio in Buffalo, NY, plus some exclusive live versions of new songs from her 21st release, 'Educated Guess.' (March, 2004) |
| Ani DiFranco #2 | Ani DiFranco released 'Red Letter Year' in 2008, and is getting right back to her record-a-year pace with a new batch of songs ready for the studio. Big changes like motherhood, a new hometown, and a new president make their way into the subject matter, but also into Ani's overall outlook -- something host Alisa Ali picked up on and asked the songwriter about during her recent solo visit to 'FUV. [4/23/09] |
| Dion | Dennis Elsas welcomes Dion back to the Bronx for a conversation and performance marking the release of his CD, 'Bronx in Blue.' |
| The Dixie Hummingbirds | Rita Houston welcomes longtime gospel greats the Dixie Hummingbirds to Studio A for an interview and performance, with producer/guitarist Larry Campbell. (December, 2003) |
| Gabe Dixon Band | A little Ben Folds, a little Elton John... Gabe Dixon adds his name to the list of piano-playing songwriters, and talked about his band's new, self-titled album during an interview with 'FUV's Alisa Ali. [9/22/08] |
| Sasha Dobson | Sasha Dobson was a professional jazz singer, but now she's used those influences to create her own sound on the acoustic singer-songwriter scene. Tonight, she performs songs from her latest album 'Modern Romance,' joined by Richard Julian and Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [11/28/06] |
| Dr. Dog | The working class and 60s rock vibe of Dr. Dog and the band's new album 'Fate' is earning the Philly quintet some extra attention these days. Recently 3 of the 5 guys stopped by WFUV to perform trio versions of some new tunes and talk with host Darren DeVivo. [7/23/08] |
| Dr. Dog #2 | Roots pop-influenced Dr. Dog have just released their sixth album, 'Shame, Shame' and while they're definitely not a new band, for this album they had a new experience--they went into a studio that wasn't in their basement. Luckily, they survived this recording adventure to tell the tale to WFUV's Claudia Marshall in our very own studio-A. (4/7/10) |
| Dr. John | Just in time for Mardi Gras, Dr. John visits with 'FUV's John Platt to perform a few songs and talk about New Orleans past and present - including his latest project, 'Sippiana Hericane.' [2/10/06] |
| Donovan | Folk-pop troubadour Donovan brings his old and new, ornate and sweet songs to a performance and interview with Dennis Elsas. (August, 2004) |
| Jerry Douglas | A decade with Alison Krauss & Union Station is just one of over a thousand credits on the resume of Dobro master Jerry Douglas. Now he has a new solo album called 'Glide' and spent some time talking and playing music during an interview with WFUV's John Platt. [10/10/08] |
| Michael Dregni on Django Reinhardt | Listen in as Rich Conaty speaks with Michael Dregni, author of 'Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend,' about the man who became one of Europe's most famous jazz musicians. [7/5/06] |
| Drive-By Truckers | Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers faced a bit of burnout after their last tour, along with a change in personnel. But you'll hear on the new album 'Brighter Than Creation's Dark' that a break did them good, and Alisa Ali spoke with Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood from the band about adding energy and a family feel to the record. [3/31/08] |
| Minnie Driver | Minnie Driver ignores any actor-turned-musician stigmas by continuing to follow her passion for singing and songwriting. Her second album is called 'Seastories,' and Minnie brought a band along to 'FUV to share a few of the songs with Julianne Welby. [7/26/07] |
| Duffy | Duffy grew up in a small fishing town in Wales, so the bright lights and big cities of having a #1 record are new territory. But she made it to New York City and WFUV for a visit with Rita Houston, talking about classic 60's sounds and playing stripped down versions of tunes from her debut album 'Rockferry.' [5/5/08] |
| The Duhks | The Duhks are a Winnipeg-based quintet whose sound incorporates a range of roots music traditions: gospel, old-time, country, and more. The recent departure of two key members resulted in two strong additions to the band, and The Duhks showcased the new line-up and songs from their new album 'Fast Paced World' during an interview with WFUV's Claudia Marshall. [9/9/08] |
| The Duke & The King | The Duke & The King isn't the end of The Felice Brothers -- it's just another musical outlet for eldest brother Simone Felice. With pal Robert 'Chicken' Burke he's put together the album 'Nothing Gold Can Stay,' and the sometimes somber but always hopeful tone stays more rooted in the 70s singer-songwriter sound than his brothers' nods to The Band. Hear that sound live, as The Duke & The King joins host Claudia Marshall in 'FUV's Studio A. [8/4/09] |
| Nicolai Dunger | The new CD from Swedish singer-songwriter Nicolai Dunger has a long title, but it's worth every word. Nicolai joins Mercury Rev for a visit with Rita Houston, and an exclusive performance of songs from 'Here's My Song, You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore / Yours 4-Ever, Nicolai Dunger.' |
| Thomas Dybdahl | Thomas Dybdahl has already proven himself a songwriting star in his native Norway, and with the new album 'Science,' is spreading the word here in the U.S. Fortunately he's no stranger to New York City, and made the trip to 'FUV for an interview with Rita Houston. [7/19/07] |
| Bob Dylan Panel | Bob Dylan - The Times, They Are A-Changin': A panel at the Museum of TV & Radio discussing 1964-era Dylan upon the release of bootleg series vol. 6. With Rodney Crowell, David Hadju, Dave Marsh, Bill Flanagan, Sean Wilentz & Rita Houston. (March 23, 2004) |
| Justin Townes Earle | Not yet 30, Justin Townes Earle has already been making music for half his life, and with the release of his new album 'Midnight At The Movies,' he continues to take big steps outside his dad Steve's shadow. Today he shares a couple of the new songs in an interview with 'FUV's Claudia Marshall, and talks about a few of the other people and experiences that have influenced his career. [5/11/09] |
| Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart | Husband-and-wife team Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart visit with Darren DeVivo, including an in-studio performance. [July 2005] |
| Steve Earle | Townes Van Zandt inspired many with his songs, including a young Steve Earle. Now Steve honors him with a full album of Van Zandt tunes called 'Townes,' and stopped by Studio-A to talk about the record and his late friend and mentor during an interview with host Rita Houston. [5/20/09] |
| Steve Earle with Allison Moorer | Steve Earle still speaks loudly with his steady sound and message on the new album 'Washington Square Serenade,' but finds fresh inspiration thanks in part to a new hometown (New York City), a happy marriage (to Allison Moorer), and a new producer (Dust Brother, John King). Hear how all the pieces fit together as two of them -- Steve and Allison -- talk with Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [10/23/07] |
| Cliff Eberhardt, Eliza Gilkyson & Lucy Kaplansky | For Cliff Eberhardt, Eliza Gilkyson & Lucy Kaplansky, success as songwriters owes a lot to skill and talent, but also to support behind the scenes. For all three, Red House Records is a musical home, and the trio recently joined Dennis Elsas in Studio-A to help celebrate the label's 25th anniversary with a special conversation and performance. [7/24/08] |
| Echo & The Bunnymen | Except for a brief respite in the mid-nineties, Echo & The Bunnymen have been a spring of post-punk music for more than three decades. Their latest release is called, 'The Fountain,' and they told FUV's Demos that the studio environment for this album reminded them of when they recorded their debut in 1980. (11/30/09) |
| Kathleen Edwards | Rita Houston hosts a conversation and performance with Canadian sensation and folk-country gal Kathleen Edwards. (March, 2005) |
| Kathleen Edwards #2 | After a few marathon years riding the wave of her albums 'Failer' and 'Back To Me,' Kathleen Edwards took some time off to live life at home in Ontario. Those years off the road inspired the new songs and sounds on the album 'Asking For Flowers,' and Kathleen shared a few of both during an interview with Claudia Marshall. [4/9/08] |
| Ana Egge | Ana Egge has a decade of songwriting under her belt, but took a break from her own words to make a fifth album, called 'Lazy Days.' The laid-back title links the collection of covers and, joined by bassist Jason Mercer, Ana shared a few of the songs during an interview with John Platt. [10/29/07] |
| Elizabeth & The Catapult | Labels like 'baroque pop' and 'jazzy chamber pop' sort of fit the sound of Elizabeth & The Catapult. After all, the Brooklyn trio is fronted by a classically-trained pianist with sweet, melodic voice. But there's also an outside-the-box, ear-challenging attitude as well, and it's showcased on the band's debut album 'Taller Children' and in an interview with 'FUV's Claudia Marshall. [8/25/09] |
| Geoff Emerick on The Beatles | Beatles albums 'Revolver', 'Sgt. Pepper', and 'Abbey Road' all owe a great debt to the engineering skills of Geoff Emerick. He shares stories of those years with host Darren DeVivo, and in his new book, 'Here, There, and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of The Beatles.' [4/06] |
| Ken Emerson on The Brill Building era | Two buildings in New York City were virtual hit factories in the late 50's. Author Ken Emerson looks at the songwriters responsible, in his book 'Always Magic in the Air: The Bomp and Brilliance Of The Brill Building Era,' and in a conversation with Vin Scelsa. [2/11/06] |
| Alejandro Escovedo | The Boxing Mirror is Alejandro Escovedo's first CD in 4 years, and he made the trip from Texas to perform in Studio A, joined by his quintet and host Rita Houston. [3/31/06] |
| Alejandro Escovedo #2 | Billboard Magazine called Alejandro Escovedo's CD 'The Boxing Mirror' -- 'a masterwork from one of the genuine lights in rock music' -- and praise for this Texas-based songwriter just goes on from there. Hear why as Alejandro and his string quintet perform in Studio-A during a conversation with Claudia Marshall. [12/5/06] |
| Alejandro Escovedo #3 | There's a whole lot of energy in Alejandro Escovedo's forthcoming new album 'Real Animal' and part of it comes from exploring his wide-ranging musical past: anything from punk to poetry. Working with a co-writer helped tell the tales, and Rita Houston got more of the story when Alejandro performed acoustic versions of the songs in a sneak preview in Studio-A. [5/14/08] |
| Everest | The LA band Everest released its debut album 'Ghost Notes' on Neil Young's record label and joined him on his recent tour. That experience is a chance of pace for 5 guys who've mainly stayed out of the spotlight in previous bands, but the sound fits right in with their California alt-country feel. Hear about the sound and how the band came together, as Everest joins host Darren DeVivo at 'FUV. [12/16/08] |
| Piers Faccini | Piers Faccini's first band, Charley Marlowe, came out of a performance poetry project with Francesca Beard, and when that came to an end in 2001, he threw himself into his painting, and became a darling of the gallery world. However, music and songwriting is still very much part of his oeuvre, and as he told FUV's Claudia Marshall his new album, Two Grains of Sand, is heavily influenced by his recent spate of traveling, and his recent experiences with the music of South Africa. [9/22/09] |
| Donald Fagen | Steely Dan's Donald Fagen is back with his third solo CD - 'Morph The Cat' - and chats with Darren DeVivo about completing the trilogy project. [1/25/06] |
| Fanfarlo | While a lot of bands like to craft intricate sounds on their albums, when they go on the road they’ll often forgo band members for synthesizers, laptops, and ipods. Not so, for the UK band Fanfarlo, which features a touring crew of six multi-instrumentalists and vocalists along with an occasional guest musician. They’ve brought them all across the pond to talk with WFUV’s Rita Houston about their debut album ‘Resevoir’ and while they’re not an American-band, they don’t necessarily mind being called Americana. [9/21/09] |
| Ricky Fante | Rita Houston welcomes neo-soul singer Ricky Fante to Studio A for an encore interview and performance. (February, 2004) |
| Feist | Canadian songstress Feist, in conversation with Rita Houston, plus a live studio performance. [July, 2005] |
| The Felice Brothers | Out of the Catskills, and recalling the sounds of Dylan, The Band, and 'The Basement Tapes,' The Felice Brothers bring a new voice to American roots music and even got Vin Scelsa to play along during a marathon live session in Studio-A. [9/29/07] |
| The Felice Brothers #2 | One song is a high energy barroom romp and the next will have you crying into your whiskey. That's the sound of The Felice Brothers, and the Catskills family band is back with a new album called 'Yonder Is The Clock.' Listen in as 'FUV's Vin Scelsa catches up with the guys during a return performance in Studio-A. [4/4/09] |
| Fink | Fin Greenall's DJ handle is Fink, and while he started his career as an international turntable-ist and remix artist, his name is now attached to a jazz-folk trio. He stopped by Studio-A, for a chat about his fourth album, 'Sort of Revolution,' and he told FUV's Rita Houston how Amy Winehouse factored into him putting down his turntable's needle and picking up an acoustic guitar. (12/10/09) |
| Liam Finn | The Finn family is rich in musical talent courtesy of brothers Neil and Tim, but the next generation is now in the spotlight thanks to Liam Finn. He's just released a solo debut called 'I'll Be Lightning,' and recently stopped by the 'FUV studios to talk music with Claudia Marshall and perform a few songs live. [2/27/08] |
| Neil Finn | Melodic tunesmith Neil Finn comes to Studio A for a chat and performs three songs (two new, one Crowded House). (July 22, 2002) |
| Neil and Tim Finn | Split Enz... Crowded House... Finn Brothers - Neil and Tim talk to Dennis Elsas about singing together since they were kids; plus live performances. (March, 2005) |
| Tim Finn | Post-Split Enz, Crowded House, and Finn Brothers, Tim Finn talks with WFUV's Claudia Marshall about returning to solo work and writing on his new album 'Imaginary Kingdom.' [4/30/07] |
| Howard Fishman | From writing a folk-jazz opera to leading a big band, Howard Fishman's established himself as a true force in the New York City arts scene, and looked back at a chock-full 10 years in the city during an interview with 'FUV's Claudia Marshall. [12/8/08] |
| The Flatlanders | This classic trio of Texas troubadours - Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock - joins host Claudia Marshall in Studio A. (June 18, 2002) |
| Author Tony Fletcher | British music journalist and writer Tony Fletcher got his start with the fanzine Jamming, and has written biographies of Keith Moon, R.EM., and Echo and the Bunnymen. His new book 'All Hopped Up and Ready to Go' takes on New York's music scene from 1927-1977, and he told WFUV's Nora Flaherty that for a New York act to get booed off stage, sometimes they only had to travel as far as Connecticut. (2/4/10) |
| Florence and the Machine | The debut album is named 'Lungs' and it's apparent that Florence and the Machine's, Florence Welch, has quite a pair of them. In her teens she fronted hardcore bands that were influenced by Courtney Love and Green Day, but now at twenty-three her love of Annie Lennox, Candi Staton, and Etta James is starting to become apparent. Florence stopped by Studio-A to talk with FUV's own Rita Houston about some of her even earlier musical influences--from Disney Films. (10/28/09) |
| Johnny Flynn & Laura Marling | Johnny Flynn has roots in blues and British folk and just released his album 'A Larum.' Laura Marling earned a Mercury Prize nomination for her CD 'Alas, I Cannot Swim.' Two up-and-coming UK singer-songwriters, two debut albums, and one shared visit to WFUV for an interview with host Darren DeVivo. [9/15/08] |
| John Fogerty | The great John Fogerty is Darren DeVivo's guest in Studio A for conversation and live performance. (September, 2004) |
| John Fogerty #2 | John Fogerty's more than held his own since Creedence Clearwater Revival split in 1972, but the sounds of his famous band have never been more clear in his solo work than on the new album 'Revival.' Recently, our Dennis Elsas had the chance to talk with Fogerty about his current place in music and his peace with the past. [10/1/07] |
| Ben Folds | A big old piano, and Ben Folds himself, squeeze into Studio A for a performance and conversation with Dennis Elsas. (December, 2001) |
| Ben Folds #2 | After leaving the 'Five' in 2001, Ben Folds has continued his run of pop tunes, poignant ballads, and candid humor. And, if you missed a few songs, 'Supersunnyspeedgraphic: The LP' combines favorites from the past few years with some unearthed rarities. Tonight, it's Ben Folds talking with Dennis Elsas live in Studio-A. [10/18/06] |
| Steve Forbert | John Platt welcomes Steve Forbert to Studio A to chat and play a few from his 'Just Like There's Nothin' to It' album. (March, 2004) |
| Steve Forbert #2 | Steve Forbert has steadily taken his songs on the road ever since his standout debut in 1978. Hear what the troubadour has been up to lately as he talks with Darren DeVivo, and performs live in Studio A. [2/9/06] |
| Steve Forbert #3 | Mississippi troubadour Steve Forbert is back with a new album called 'The Place and The Time,' sharing his latest observations on life and with his unique wit, warmth, and raspy-voiced charm. A crowd of 'FUV members got to hear a few of the songs firsthand as Steve came by 'FUV to celebrate the album's release, and talk with host Darren DeVivo about keeping music new after 3 decades in the biz. [4/21/09] |
| David Ford | David Ford celebrates U.S. recording debut, 'I Sincerely Apologise For All The Trouble I've Caused,' in a conversation and performance with Rita Houston. [4/28/06] |
| David Ford #2 | UK singer-songwriter David Ford is back with a new collection of catchy, explosive tunes called 'Songs For The Road,' and between performing a few new tunes and a cover in Studio-A, David spoke with Claudia Marshall about staying DIY and happier than his lyrics. [5/21/08] |
| Robben Ford | Robben Ford made quite a name for himself by lending his guitar chops to songs from artists like Joni Mitchell and Miles Davis, but on the new album 'Truth' he's back to solo work and spoke with Darren DeVivo about finding his own voice in music. [9/18/07] |
| Forro In The Dark | The New York City-based band Forro In The Dark brings a contemporary voice and groove to the traditional forro music of Brazil, and recently spoke with Rita Houston about the sounds on their debut album 'Bonfires of Sao Joao.' [3/20/07] |
| Ruthie Foster | Texas-born Ruthie Foster has always brought a lot of soul to the 'singer-songwriter' genre, but takes things a step further with the new album 'The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster.' Tonight, Claudia Marshall gets the scoop on the title from Ruthie, and during a live performance hears exactly why it fits. [3/22/07] |
| Ruthie Foster #2 | Ruthie Foster headed to Memphis to record her new album 'The Truth According To Ruthie Foster' and the city, its history, and its music veterans added a whole lotta soul to the sound. Hear the results, and a couple of acoustic tunes from Ruthie as she joins host Claudia Marshall for an interview at 'FUV. [2/2/09] |
| Fountains of Wayne | Claudia Marshall welcomes quirky New Jersey quartet Fountains of Wayne for an interview and performance. (Aug. 2003) |
| Fountains of Wayne #2 | The four guys of Fountains of Wayne live in different corners of the country, but have come together again with a pop rock gem called 'Traffic and Weather.' Tonight, hear what life after 'Stacy's Mom' sounds like as the band joins Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [3/19/07] |
| Donovan Frankenreiter | Feel-good, laid-back acoustic grooves are a signature in the Donovan Frankenreiter sound, but he takes a few steps away from simplicity on his album 'Pass It Around' thanks to a new producer. Hear what the title means and what the songs sound like in their bare bones form, as Donovan joins host Claudia Marshall for an interview in Studio-A. [9/4/08] |
| Michael Franti | The fun and funky Michael Franti joins Claudia Marshall in this interview/performance, as the ladies of WFUV watch through the glass. (February, 2004) |
| Michael Franti & Spearhead | Michael Franti's spent his 2-decade career finding a way to speak out, motivate, uplift, and unite -- all through music. No small task, but energy is key and a major factor in the Jamaica-made new album 'All Rebel Rockers.' With Spearhead and special guest Cherine Anderson joining in, Michael performed a few new tunes at 'FUV, and told host Claudia Marshall about what people added and will hopefully take from the record. [12/10/08] |
| Freelance Whales | Their debut, 'Weathervanes,' is just out, and Freelance Whales brought eclectic library of instruments to studio-A, where they told The Alternate Side's Russ Borris, that banging on pots and pans aside--it's the melody that's important. (3/4/10) |
| Frightened Rabbit | With 'The Midnight Organ Fight,' Scottish band Frightened Rabbit is back with its second album, and a new set of tunes that manage to be personal and anthemic all at once. Check out a couple of the songs live as the guys talk with host Rich McLaughlin in Studio-A. [1/15/09] |
| Tobias Froberg | Tobias Froberg calls Stockholm home but is clearly influenced by songwriters from this side of the Atlantic like Simon & Garfunkel. Tonight, Rita Houston welcomes Tobias to Studio-A to perform songs from his new CD 'Somewhere In The City.' [9/11/06] |
| G. Love | G. Love and Special Sauce are back with a new album called 'Superhero Brother,' but G. Love stopped by 'FUV minus the 'Sauce' to perform acoustic tunes and talk with host Claudia Marshall about balancing humor, seriousness, and the range of genres in his sound. [6/17/08] |
| Charlotte Gainsbourg | Charlotte Gainsbourg has acted in a Bob Dylan bio-pic, sung on a Madonna record, and now has had an album produced by Beck called, 'IRM.' During a recent live session in Studio-A Charlotte spoke with WFUV's Kara Manning about working with Beck and what it was like to take a break from acting to go on tour. (4/26/10) |
| Art Garfunkel/Maia Sharp/Buddy Mondlock | Dennis Elsas welcomes Art Garfunkel with Maia Sharp and Buddy Mondlock to Studio A; the three have an album out together with beautiful harmonies, one of our faves of 2002. (November, 2002) |
| Mary Gauthier | Southern storyteller Mary Gauthier is John Platt's guest in Studio A. (January, 2005) |
| Mary Gauthier #2 | Mary Gauthier even earned a fan in Bob Dylan with her 2005 album 'Mercy Now,' and now returns to her sparse, Southern gothic storytelling on a new set of tunes called 'Between Daylight and Dark.' Nashville is home, but Mary recently made a stop in New York City to talk with John Platt about the songs and themes on the album. [9/20/07] |
| Mary Gauthier #3 | An award-winning folksinger with a penchant for storytelling, Mary Gauthier's stories on her latest album, "The Foundling" are her own. She played some new songs, and told WFUV's John Platt about her time in an orphanage, and her particularly long hard road to become a successful musician. (4/20/10) |
| Author Bill German | Bill German started The Rolling Stones fanzine 'Beggars Banquet' as a teenager and eventually found it picked up as the band's official newsletter -- running for a total of 17 years. From an outside view as a fan to an inside glimpse of the Stones' world, German's experience is chronicled in his book 'Under Their Thumb: How A Nice Boy from Brooklyn Got Mixed Up with The Rolling Stones (and Lived to Tell About It).' Listen in as he shares a few stories with 'FUV's Dennis Elsas. [4/17/09] |
| Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar | Jay Farrar of the Midwestern alt-country group Son Volt and Ben Gibbard of the Seattle Indie Rock group Death Cab for Cutie are not the most likely of pairings for an album, But, they both were big fans of the writer Jack Kerouac, and when Jay agreed to score the movie 'One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur' and Ben showed up to sing on a track, they thought, 'hey, one song went so well. why not try a whole album?' Thus, the 'One Fast Move or I'm Gone' sound track was born, and to talk about and share their creation they sat down in FUV's studio-A with Alisa Ali. (10/29/09) |
| Bebel Gilberto | An exclusive look at Bebel Gilberto - Her place in Brazilian music and her latest work, with a fun interview and some great live performances. (August, 2004) |
| Bebel Gilberto #2 | Bebel Gilberto is the daughter of a Brazilian music legend but a musical innovator all her own. On a day full of Brazilian music on 'FUV, she stopped by Studio-A to perform live and talk with Darren DeVivo about creating her own sound, and not letting an injury get in her way. [6/16/08] |
| Thea Gilmore | Personal and professional challenges led Thea Gilmore to once again use songwriting as an outlet, and the resulting album - 'Liejacker' - is a frank, melodic journey from dark times into light. The title is part of the album's theme as well, and the UK-based songwriter explained that detail and more during an interview with WFUV's Darren DeVivo. [11/6/08] |
| Author Vivien Goldman | Take an inside look at Bob Marley's 'Exodus' as author Vivien Goldman chats with Julianne Welby about her latest book, 'The Book of Exodus: The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and The Wailers' Album of the Century.' [4/28/06] |
| Gomez | Rita Houston welcomes Gomez to Studio A for an interview/performance circa 'Split the Difference.' (March, 2004) |
| Gomez #2 | Even after 10 years as a band, Gomez continues to create an intelligent blend of bluesy roots-rock. The new CD, How We Operate, ranks as one of their best, and three of the guys - Ben, Ian, and Tom - previewed a few of the tracks live, in a visit with Rita Houston. [3/27/06] |
| Gomez #3 | After celebrating the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough debut 'Bring It On,' the guys of Gomez are back with album #6, called 'A New Tide.' Hear some of the sounds and stories behind the making of the record, as Gomez invades 'FUV's Studio-A for an interview with Rita Houston. [3/30/09] |
| José Gonzalez | Jose Gonzalez is an established star in his native Sweden, and the buzz here in the U.S. is just starting to grow. Learn more about this emerging artist as he talks with Russ Borris about his latest CD, Veneer. [3/28/06] |
| Jose Gonzalez #2 | Jose Gonzalez earned a lot of buzz last year with the U.S. release of his debut album 'Veneer,' and now the Swede is ready to share some brand new material from his latest record, 'In Our Nature.' His gentle, rhythmic songs move a big step forward lyrically, and Claudia Marshall finds out why as Jose performs live in Studio-A. [8/20/07] |
| Robert Gordon & Chris Spedding | Elvis Presley's 'Hillbilly Cat' days inspired the rockabilly heart of a young Robert Gordon, but for most of his career he's avoided recording the King's tunes. The new album 'It's Now Or Never' changes that as Robert and guitarist Chris Spedding lend their well-suited talents to a collection of Elvis songs, and Dennis Elsas got more of the background when the duo visited Studio-A. [8/10/07] |
| David Gray | Rita Houston welcomes longtime WFUV favorite David Gray to the new Studio A for a great conversation and live performance. |
| David Gray #2 | In 1993, long before 'White Ladder' made David Gray a household name, he was a songwriter trying to make a change before the new millenium. 'A Century Ends' was his debut album, and the reason he paid his first visit to WFUV for an interview with Corny O'Connell. [9/16/93] |
| David Gray #3 | With successful albums like 'White Ladder,' David Gray could easily take the 'more of the same' approach to songwriting and keep his fans happy. But a 4-year break between records came with a surge of creativity and an urge to change, and the results are heard all over the new album, 'Draw The Line.' Hear more of the story and a few of the new songs live as David talks with 'FUV's Alisa Ali. [6/16/09] |
| Great Lake Swimmers | Led by Toronto singer-songwriter Tony Dekker, Great Lake Swimmers continues to perfect the art of creating spare but lush tunes, and on the band's fourth album 'Lost Channels,' the palette gets even richer. Hear how a few of the new songs sound live as host Alisa Ali welcomes Tony and company to 'FUV. [4/17/09] |
| Adam Green | Adam Green takes another step away from the lo-fi sounds of his former band The Moldy Peaches with the solo album 'Sixes & Sevens,' and shared a few of the 20 new songs during an interview with WFUV's Ben Jones. [5/13/08] |
| Jackie Greene | California singer-songwriter Jackie Greene has been dubbed anything from 'the next Dylan' to 'the Prince of Americana,' but he's settling even further into his own sound on his fifth album, 'Giving Up The Ghost.' Recently an audience of WFUV members helped welcome Jackie to Studio-A where he performed solo and talked with Claudia Marshall about the impact of working with Phil Lesh, and why playing acoustic is a necessary test. [4/28/08] |
| Jackie Greene #2 | Jackie Greene joined us for a concert from the City Winery to play some tunes from his new album, 'Till the Light Comes.'' (6/8/10) |
| J.J. Grey & Mofro | Gospel and blues are in his roots, but only make up part of the sound JJ Grey creates with his band Mofro. You'll also find plenty of down-and-dirty funk and soul on the new record 'Country Ghetto,' and in the band's interview with Russ Borris in Studio-A. [3/1/07] |
| The Greyboy Allstars | Funk, jazz, boogaloo, and serious musical chops make up the 5-piece Greyboy Allstars, and after reuniting with original producer DJ Greyboy for the new album 'What Happened To Television?,' the band swung by the 'FUV studios to catch up with host Claudia Marshall. [5/14/07] |
| Patty Griffin | Acclaimed singer-songwriter Patty Griffin was in debut record territory 10 years ago when she made her first visit to WFUV, but her big voice and equally powerful songs made quite an impact. Tonight we go back to the archives to hear a few tunes from 'Living With Ghosts' performed live, as Patty talks with host Ben Soper. [1/16/97] |
| The Guggenheim Grotto | Literature and classical music might not seem like the makings for standout pop songs, but it all works as part of The Guggenheim Grotto sound. As buzz about the band grows in Ireland and abroad, the trio of Kevin May, Mick Lynch and Shane Power talk with Rita Houston about their new CD '...Waltizing Alone.' [10/16/06] |
| Peter Guralnick | Claudia Marshall talks with noted music writer and historian Peter Guralnick, about his book 'Dream Boogie : The Triumph of Sam Cooke.' |
| Buddy Guy | Darren DeVivo's guest is legendary bluesman Buddy Guy, the last interview held in the old Studio A, which he fills with great stories. |
| Alex Halberstadt on Doc Pomus | Doc Pomus started as an aspiring blues singer and ended up in the Rock and Roll and Songwriters halls of fame, having written hits for artists like Ray Charles and Elvis Presley. 'Lonely Avenue: The Unlikely Life and Times of Doc Pomus' explores the late songwriter's life from beginning to end, and tonight author Alex Halberstadt talks with Claudia Marshall about the man and his musical influence. [3/6/07] |
| John Hammond | With Jimmy Reed and Robert Johnson in his roots, bluesman John Hammond now has the influence of G. Love in the present. Tonight, Claudia Marshall finds out more as John Hammond performs songs from his new album 'Push Comes To Shove' live in Studio-A. [1/22/07] |
| Lisa Hannigan | She sang alongside Damien Rice for years, but now Lisa Hannigan and her sweetly heartbreaking voice take the spotlight. Lisa's solo debut is called 'Sea Sew,' and aside from songwriting, the crafts of sewing and opera were topics of conversation when Lisa brought her band to 'FUV for an interview with host Andrew Hirshman. [6/18/09] |
| Ed Harcourt | Rita Houston welcomes Ed Harcourt in an interview and performance. (May, 2003) |
| Ed Harcourt #2 | Songwriter Ed Harcourt released his latest collection of atmospheric pop 2 years ago in the UK, and now 'The Beautiful Lie' is finally making its US debut. With his band, Ed shared a few of the songs live during an interview in Studio-A, and talked with host Claudia Marshall about the music biz -- and cooking. [7/22/08] |
| John Wesley Harding | Wesley Stace has been busy as an author, but his musical alter ego -- John Wesley Harding -- took a 5 year break. Now he's back with the new album 'Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead' and came by 'FUV to perform a few songs and talk music, ghosts, and book tours with host Claudia Marshall. [3/10/09] |
| Harlem Parlour Music Club | Cyndi Lauper drummer Sam Merendino told WFUV's John Platt that the idea for Harlem Parlour Music Club came to him when he started to see links between funk music like Sly and the Family Stone and Appalachian bluegrass. He called up some of his very talented friends, and they've put out an album of original material called, 'Salt of the Earth.' (4/14/10) |
| Sarah Harmer | Claudia Marshall welcomes Sarah Harmer to Studio A for an interview and performance. (February, 2004) |
| Sarah Harmer #2 | Sarah Harmer spent the last few years protecting the environment in her native Ontario, but recently decided it was time to get back in the studio and make some music. Her new album is 'Oh Little Fire,' which features the help of some talented friends like Neko Case, Metric, and Great Lake Swimmers, which she talked about with WFUV's Claudia Marshall. |
| Ben Harper | After his 'Diamonds on the Inside' release, Ben Harper visits with Russ Borris in Studio A. (April 2003) |
| Ben Harper #2 | From acoustic blues to full-band jams, Ben Harper showcases both sides of his sound with a double-CD called Both Sides of the Gun, and shared a few of the new songs with Rita Houston. |
| Ben Harper #3 | After steady gigging around LA, Ben Harper scored a record deal and released his debut album, 'Welcome To The Cruel World.' It was a stripped-down but powerful introduction, and the reason Ben made his first appearance at WFUV for an interview with Darren DeVivo. [3/25/94] |
| Corey Harris | A bluesman at heart, Corey Harris makes a practice of crossing musical boundaries, into R&B, hip-hop, and west African music. Darren DeVivo hosts. (June 11, 2002) |
| Emmylou Harris | In 2003, Emmylou Harris continued her expansion of the country genre with the album 'Stumble Into Grace.' Her long-time guitarist Buddy Miller was part of the project, and so they both made the trip to WFUV for a conversation with Rita Houston. [10/21/03] |
| Emmylou Harris #2 | John Platt sits down with Emmylou Harris to talk about baseball, rescuing dogs, and making her new album, 'All I Intended To Be.' [6/10/08] |
| Emmylou Harris & Daniel Lanois | Combine the country-rock roots of Emmylou Harris and the innovative production style of Daniel Lanois, and the result is the standout album, 'Wrecking Ball.' It was released in 1995, and that year Rita Houston welcomed both Harris and Lanois to 'FUV to talk about and perform songs from the record. [11/9/95] |
| Jesse Harris | Rita Houston welcomes Jesse Harris and the Ferdinandos to Studio A, coinciding with Jesse's Grammy nomination. (January, 2003) |
| Jesse Harris #2 | Working with Norah Jones and Madeleine Peyroux earned New York City's Jesse Harris a lot of recognition, but that sound is only part of what he does. Tonight he talks with Claudia Marshall about the evolution of his own music, on the new album 'Feel.' [7/9/07] |
| Jesse Harris #3 | From Once Blue to award-winning work with Norah Jones, New York singer-songwriter Jesse Harris is often defined by a sound, but he (and his songs) continue to break free from those constraints with the film 'The Hottest State.' Tonight, hear a few songs from the soundtrack performed live as Jesse Harris visits with John Platt in Studio-A. [10/9/07] |
| PJ Harvey & John Parish | Music vanguards and creative cohorts PJ Harvey and John Parish return with the album 'A Woman A Man Walked By' -- 13 years after the release of their duo debut, 'Dance Hall at Louse Point.' Given their solo projects, plenty of music's been made in the meantime, and 'FUV's Rich McLaughlin recently spoke with the pair about their growth as artists and collaborators. [3/26/09] |
| Juliana Hatfield | Juliana Hatfield is over a decade past her alt-rock stardom (quite happily) and releasing a double dose of new material: the album 'How To Walk Away' and a memoir 'When I Grow Up.' What's the writing process like for each? Well Juliana recently told host Ben Jones during a solo, acoustic stop in Studio-A. [7/8/08] |
| Richie Havens | Darren DeVivo hosts this performance and interview with one of our longtime favorites. (August, 2002) |
| Richie Havens #2 | The legendary Richie Havens is John Platt's guest in Studio A. (July, 2004) |
| Richie Havens #3 | With the album 'Nobody Left To Crown,' Richie Havens continues to speak loudly in song, using his words and those of other writers to discuss the frustrations, hopes, and ways of the world. Is he a folk singer though? It's a question Richie's faced most of his career, and it was just one topic of conversation as he joined host Dennis Elsas for an interview at WFUV. [9/10/08] |
| Richard Hawley | Richard Hawley brings together sounds of vintage rock and classic crooners on his new CD, 'Cole's Corner,' and he stops by WFUV for some live music and conversation with our Rita Houston. [3/23/06] |
| Richard Hawley #2 | Richard Hawley links a lot of history to his records, both in the vintage sound and in the titles. 'Lady's Bridge' is his latest album and also a landmark in his hometown of Sheffield, England, and tonight Rita Houston learns all about the bridge and Richard's songwriting process during a live session in Studio-A. [11/30/07] |
| Colin Hay | Colin Hay, the Scotland born, Australia-raised, former lead vocalist for Men at Work, has been a California man for many years. And he's out to prove it with his new album, 'American Sunshine,' which leads off with the song 'Oh California.' Colin gives us a live performance of that song, during a conversation with Claudia Marshall in WFUV's studio A. |
| Gemma Hayes | Darren DeVivo welcomes singing-songwriting Irish rocker Gemma Hayes for an interview and performance. (June, 2003) |
| Sean Hayes | Sean Hayes calls his music 'Appalachian ambient folk hop' and after years in the San Francisco scene, the sound is earning some buzz beyond the city limits. 'Big Black Hole and the Little Baby Star' is Sean's fourth album, and the reason he visited Studio-A for an interview with Rita Houston. [1/22/07] |
| Warren Haynes | Darren DeVivo welcomes Gov't Mule and Allman Brothers guitarist Warren Haynes to Studio A. (September, 2004) |
| Warren Haynes #2 | Warren Haynes was ranked by Rolling Stone as the 23rd greatest guitarist of all time, and tonight he talks with Russ Borris about one of his bands - Gov't Mule - and its latest CD, 'High & Mighty.' [8/3/06] |
| warren haynes #3 | To say Warren Haynes is a very good guitarist is an understatement. Rolling Stone has ranked him as the 23rd 'Greatest Guitarist of All-Time' and he has garnered seven-grammy nominations. But as he told WFUV's Darren Devivo during a recent session in Studio-A, he is also a very busy guitarist. And it's no wonder, he has his own record label, a solo-career plays in three major touring bands: The Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, and Gov't Mule. It is with his Gov't Mule hat that he stopped into WFUV to talk about his latest album 'By A Thread.' (10/1/09) |
| Imogen Heap | Newcomer Imogen Heap brings her classical piano skills and pop sensibility to Studio A for a live performance and conversation with Rita Houston. [January 9, 2006] |
| Imogen Heap (2) | Fans of Shrek or Zach Braff movies might know Imogen Heap better as one-half of the English electronic group Frou Frou, but she can craft complex cinemactic sounds without the help of Hollywood or a bandmate, as her last solo album 'Speak for Yourself' had two Grammy nominations. She stopped by WFUV's studio A for a live performance and chat with FUV's own Alisa Ali about her latest solo work 'Ellipse' which she crafted in her ancestral English country home. (8/26/09) |
| The Heavy | The Heavy could be called 'retro' but they're definitely a rock band, incorporating influences from The Stooges to Curtis Mayfield with a little hip-hop on the side. The UK band's debut album 'Great Vengeance and Furious Fire' has now reached American audiences, and Russ Borris caught a few of the songs live when The Heavy stopped by WFUV. [5/14/08] |
| The Heavy #2 | The Heavy have never met a genre they couldn't co-opt. Their first album, 'Great Vengeance and Furious Fire,' had samples of Harvey Keitel, Al Pacino, and soul records. For their second album, 'The House That Dirt Built,' they spoke with Alisa Ali about their re-interpretation of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and their sampling from low grade horror films, reggae music, and garage rock. (1/13/10) |
| Hem | Claudia Marshall visits with all eight members of the band Hem for a live session a few cover songs from the new CD 'No Word From Tom.' [2/8/06] |
| Joe Henry | Unmistakable singer-songwriter-producer Joe Henry sits down with Claudia Marshall in Studio A. (January, 2004) |
| Joe Henry #2 | After projects with Mary Gauthier, Loudon Wainwright III, and Bettye LaVette (among others), Joe Henry returns to solo work on the new album 'Civilians.' Hear more about his double career of producing and writing, live performances of a few new songs, and a special surprise, as Joe Henry joins Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [9/20/07] |
| Katie Herzig | Colorado native Katie Herzig released one solo project while fronting the band Newcomers Home, and dove right into exploring her own voice as a writer and performer when they called it quits after 8 years. Her latest album is called 'Weightless' and word is out about Herzig thanks to a Grammy nomination and having songs on various TV shows. Tonight, hear what the buzz is about as Katie Herzig joins Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [2/28/08] |
| John Hiatt | What do Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Paula Abdul have in common? They've all covered songs by Americana folk rocker John Hiatt. His new cd is 'The Open Road,' and he stopped by studio-A for a performance where he told FUV's Rita Houston that for him taking some time off just means working from his--home--studio. (3/2/10) |
| Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks | Dan Hicks has performed his unique blend of folk, jazz, and swing since the '60s, and tonight brings his full band to WFUV's Studio A for a visit with Claudia Marshall. [2/13/06] |
| Missy Higgins | A song Missy Higgins wrote at age 16 won her a national 'unsigned artist' competition in Australia back in 2001, and she's been winning awards down under ever since. Now with the help of producer Mitchell Froom she's readied her second U.S. release, 'On A Clear Night,' and made a return visit to WFUV for an interview with Darren DeVivo. [3/12/08] |
| Robyn Hitchcock | In the past year, Robyn Hitchcock's appeared in a Jonathan Demme film and on The Decemberists' new record, but the ever-prolific and ever-eclectic UK songwriter still found time to make a second album with the band The Venus 3, called 'Goodnight Oslo.' Hear more about songs past, present, and future, as Robyn chats with host Darren DeVivo during a solo visit to 'FUV. [6/5/09] |
| Hobex | Claudia Marshall welcomes Hobex to Studio A for an interview and performance. (May, 2003) |
| Hobex #2 | Hobex has been working hard for over a decade, bringing its rock-soul blend from North Carolina to audiences around the country. The band's new CD is called 'Enlightened Soul,' and the guys took a pit stop from the road to share a few tunes from the album with Claudia Marshall. [4/13/07] |
| Hockey | They're from Portland, but the band Hockey made their first splash overseas at the 2009 Glastonbury Festival with their version of gritty danceable new wave music. They stopped by WFUV's studio-A, where they told Kara Manning that their debut 'Mind Chaos,' was mostly the product of them fooling around in a Spokane, Washington basement. (10/23/09) |
| Will Hoge | The new CD from Nashville-based Will Hoge, 'The Man Who Killed Love,' is full of straight-ahead rock songs played with muscle and soul. Will always hits the road hard as well, and he brought his band to WFUV for a conversation with Claudia Marshall. [6/23/06] |
| Will Hoge #2 | Will Hoge and his band are as hard-working as they come, but the new album 'Draw The Curtains' finds them a little more comfortable letting a record label take on some of the burden. Musically, it's the same gritty roots-rock they've taken from Nashville to the road for years, but Will filled Claudia Marshall in on a few changes during an interview and performance in Studio-A. [11/19/07] |
| The Hold Steady | After reaching international audiences with its 2006 album 'Boys and Girls in America,' Brooklyn's The Hold Steady is back with album #4, 'Stay Positive.' It's chock full of anthemic, sing-a-long, storytelling rock, and during an interview with Rich McLaughlin the guys made it clear that high volume songs don't mean low quality writing. [5/28/08] |
| The Holmes Brothers | In addition to their effortless harmonies, The Holmes Brothers have made their name as great interpreters of song. With tracks by Nick Lowe, Hank Williams, and even Cheap Trick, the new album 'State of Grace' is no exception, and tonight Claudia Marshall gets firsthand proof as Sherman Holmes, Wendall Holmes, and Popsy Dixon perform in Studio-A. [1/16/07] |
| The Holmes Brothers #2 | The Holmes Brothers' are back with a new album, 'Feed My Soul,' which features production and vocal help from Joan Osborne, and draws from Wendell Holmes recent bout with cancer. The Holmes Brothers and Popsy Dixon showed off some of their new blues and soul tunes and chatted with FUV's Darren Devivo. (3/3/10) |
| Rick Holmstrom | Rick Holmstrom is rooted in the blues but isn't afraid to take the genre in new directions. Artists like R.L. Burnside and Mavis Staples have benefited from his innovation over the years, but he takes a straight ahead approach on his latest album 'Late In The Night,' and in Studio-A with Claudia Marshall. [8/1/07] |
| Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey | As members of The dB's, Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey were a huge part of the 1980s 'jangle pop' resurgence, and continue to be vital members of the roots rock community today -- working with artists like Alejandro Escovedo and R.E.M. 'Here and Now' is their second duo album, and it brought Peter and Chris to 'FUV for an interview with host Darren DeVivo. [6/9/09] |
| Jesca Hoop | Songwriter Jesca Hoop has caught a lot of ears (including those of Tom Waits) with her eclectic, challenging, and catchy sound. Hear the music behind the buzz on the forthcoming CD 'Kismet,' and in Jesca's recent interview with Rita Houston at 'FUV. [7/20/07] |
| Hoots and Hellmouth | Hoots and Hellmouth like their concerts to feel closer to a big-tent revival meeting than a stadium rock show. The Philadelphia-based gospel folk band's latest album is 'The Holy Open Secret,' and as they told FUV's Claudia Marshall one of their secret weapons is the tambourine. (11/17/09) |
| Bruce Hornsby | Claudia Marshall hosts this interview and performance with piano great Bruce Hornsby. (December, 2004) |
| Griffin House | New kid on the block Griffin House is Rita Houston's guest tonight. (October, 2004) |
| Griffin House #2 | Nashville-via-Ohio songwriter Griffin House takes a big next step on his new album 'Flying Upside Down,' writing a collection of highly personal tunes that are full of pensive moments and melodic hooks. It's not all serious though, and Claudia Marshall got the rest of the story when Griffin brought his band to Studio-A. [3/31/08] |
| Charlie Hunter Trio | Hearing guitar, bass, keys, and drums you might wonder how a trio can pull it all off, but when it's the Charlie Hunter Trio -- that seven-string guitar gets the job done. On the new album 'Mistico,' Charlie and company continue to blur the lines of jazz, rock, and funk, and Darren DeVivo got a live taste when the band stopped by Studio-A. [10/9/07] |
| Charlie Hunter | Charlie Hunter brought his custom seven-string guitar, and Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings drummer Eric Kalb into studio-A for a recent session with WFUV's Darren Devivo. His latest album of top-flight jazz-funk instrumentals is called, "Gentleman, I Neglected to Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid," which he produced--old-school--'in glorious mono.' (1/20/10) |
| James Hunter | James Hunter has played on street corners and in Van Morrison's band, and his new CD - 'People Gonna Talk' - has R&B fans buzzing. Just after the release of the album, our Claudia Marshall welcomed James to WFUV for a special solo performance. [3/15/06] |
| James Hunter #2 | Classic soul is given a contemporary voice in James Hunter, and he brings the whole band to Studio A for a live session and conversation with Rita Houston. [4/1/06] |
| Janis Ian | Janis Ian released her debut album in 1967, and with her new CD 'Folk Is The New Black,' she continues to impact the folk idiom. Hear new songs and a legendary classic, as Janis chats with John Platt in Studio A. [3/14/06] |
| Janis Ian #2 | From a teenage star to a respected songwriting veteran, Janis Ian has seen a lot in her 4 decades in music. So instead of writing lyrics she's now written a memoir, 'Society's Child: My Autobiography.' Recently in Studio-A, Janis spoke with John Platt about the inspiration and process behind the book, and performed a mix of known and new songs live. [7/3/08] |
| Indigo Girls | Rita Houston hosts a special live performance with Indigo Girls, from the Museum of Television and Radio in NYC. (March 11, 2004) |
| Indigo Girls #2 | Indigo Girls joined WFUV's Rita Houston in studio-A for a Marquee concert, where they reflected on their career and their penchant for vocal harmonies (6/28/10) |
| Johnny Irion | Johnny Irion's traveled a lot of roads through rock, folk, and country, and combined all three in his work with wife and musical partner, Sarah Lee Guthrie. So even though the new album 'Ex Tempore' has Johnny's name on the cover, both Johnny and Sarah Lee were Darren DeVivo's recent guests in Studio-A. [7/20/07] |
| Iron & Wine | After a 2005 collaboration with Calexico, Iron & Wine is back with a new album called 'The Shepherd's Dog,' and it continues to stretch the homespun style that got frontman Sam Beam started. It's back to basics though tonight as Sam sits down for a solo chat and performance with Rita Houston in Studio-A. [10/1/07] |
| Chris Isaak | Just before the release of his new greatest hits compilation, Chris Isaak stops by Studio A for a few songs, stories...and imitations, with Rita Houston. [5/2/06] |
| Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul | Using sounds from the Bronx to Ireland and beyond, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul combine adventure and tradition in their brand of Celtic fusion. But for the first time ever, they've given the Immigrant Soul treatment to a collection of Christmas songs and tunes called 'An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas.' Tonight, hear a few of the selections performed live as Eileen and the whole band join Kathleen Biggins in Studio-A. [12/3/07] |
| Jenifer Jackson | Jazzy pop songwriter Jenifer Jackson made the album 'The Outskirts of a Giant Town' in her longtime New York City home, and has since headed to Austin. But before hitting the road for 'the outskirts,' she stopped by WFUV for a visit with Claudia Marshall. [5/15/07] |
| Jim James | Get to know Jim James of My Morning Jacket a little better, as he talks to Rita Houston in Studio A. [November, 2005] |
| Joshua James | Nebraska native Joshua James never thought of music as a career option, so even just making an album exceeded his expectations. Now a lot of other folks are tuning into the result - 'The Sun Is Always Brighter' - and during his recent stop in Studio-A, Claudia Marshall got more of the scoop on this rising singer-songwriter. [7/18/08] |
| Jaymay | Not yet 5 years after her first gig, Jaymay's managed to stand out in a crowded NYC music scene, moving from open mics to a darling of the 'anti-folk' scene, to a record deal. She recently performed live in Studio-A and spoke with Rita Houston about writing songs for her forthcoming debut album, 'Autumn Fallin'.' [12/12/07] |
| JBM | To see Jessie Marchant aka JBM in concert is to see a one man music machine--playing drums, guitar, piano, and other instruments. His dark careful music has been steadily catching ears as he's toured with Sondre Lerche, Rogue Wave, and Local Natives. His debut, 'Not Even in July,' brought him to WFUV where he spoke with Rita Houston about recording his album in a church. (5/4/10) |
| Mason Jennings | Mason Jennings has big-name fans like Modest Mouse and Jack Johnson, but he thinks it's taken him six CDs to get things right. He recently stopped by WFUV to talk with Claudia Marshall about his latest, called 'Boneclouds.' |
| Mason Jennings #2 | With his new CD 'In The Ever,' singer-songwriter Mason Jennings adds his laid back lyrical sound to the roster of Jack Johnson's label Brushfire Records. Mason recently stopped by Studio-A to share a few of the new songs, and talk with Claudia Marshall about finding the title and the themes for the album. [6/11/08] |
| Eilen Jewell | Steady traveling led Idaho native Eilen Jewell to music and to Boston where she continues honing her own brand of rootsy Americana, and she recently made the trip to New York City to talk with John Platt about her latest collection of songs called 'Letters From Sinners & Strangers.' [6/12/07] |
| Eilen Jewell #2 | Eilen Jewell has spent most of her life traveling, but found a musical home in the Boston roots scene. Now she and her road-tested band are earning raves for their shows and recent CD 'Letters From Sinners & Strangers,' and made a stop at 'FUV to talk about the album with host Claudia Marshall. [2/18/08] |
| Joan As Police Woman | Brooklyn's Joan Wasser started out as a classical violinist and made the jump to writing her own songs after sharing stages for years. Now she's front and center in the band Joan As Police Woman and performed a few of the songs from their latest album 'Real Life' during a solo visit with Claudia Marshall. [8/6/07] |
| Jack Johnson | Tune in to the laid-back, surf-world, groovy sounds of Jack Johnson to Studio A; hosted by Darren DeVivo. (January, 2005) |
| Freedy Johnston | Freedy Johnston was one of the most promising songwriters of the 1990s wedding power pop with intricate top-notch lyrics, but after his 2001 release, 'Right Between the Promises,' he stopped releasing new original material. That was until January with the release 'Rain on the City,' which he brought him by FUV for a chat and performance with Darren Devivo. (1/13/10) |
| Norah Jones | The smash songstress and her band visit with Rita Houston in Studio A. (March, 2002) |
| Norah Jones (2) | Norah Jones is back in Studio A for the release of her fourth studio album 'The Fall,' which features contributions from Ryan Adams, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and guitarist Marc Ribot. Norah and her full band joined Rita Houston to play an extended set of songs off her new album. (11/19/09) |
| Rickie Lee Jones | Rita Houston welcomes Rickie Lee Jones and her fabulous band to Studio A for an interview and performance. (November, 2003) |
| Rickie Lee Jones #2 | Making music was the only option when Rickie Lee Jones read 'The Words' by Lee Cantelon, and the result is the expansive new album 'The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard.' Tonight Rickie Lee brings her full band into Studio-A to perform a few of the works, and talks with Rita Houston about this unique collaboration. [2/15/07] |
| Rickie Lee Jones #3 | For 30 years Rickie Lee Jones has followed inspiration wherever it leads, and is set to celebrate the anniversary of her self-titled debut album next year. During a residency in New York City she made a return trip to WFUV for a conversation with Claudia Marshall, and between a familiar tune - and some improv - shed some light on her unshakable need to create. [6/25/08] |
| Rickie Lee Jones #4 | It's been three decades since Rickie Lee Jones released 'Chuck E's In Love' and 'Coolsville' and while the songs made her an overnight sensation her career has never burned out. She has been constantly exploring new genres in her music and new depths in her songwriting. She sat down in studio A with WFUV's John Platt to talk about her latest album 'Balm in Gilead' which explores her familial and spiritual roots. Rickie also talked about her deep connections with her fans. (11/2/09) |
| Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings | Brooklyn's Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings knew they had something special long before Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson came calling. Now their vintage soul sound has found its place on a third full-length CD -- "100 Days, 100 Nights" -- and brought down the house during a live interview with Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [10/2/07] |
| Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings #2 | When Sharon Jones names her new album, 'I Learned The Hard Way,'--she isn't kidding. It took her forty years to make it as a singer, after stints as a corrections officer and an armored car guard. However, she's now the first lady of the neo-soul funk revival, and she made the trip from House of Soul Studios in Brooklyn to FUV with all her Dap Kings to share some new live tunes, and tell us what she thinks about R. Kelly. (4/5/10 |
| Tom Jones | Tom Jones is back with a new album called '24 Hours' and, as usual, adjusts to the times by working with some new names and sounds. Today he talks with WFUV's Rita Houston about challenging his audiences from day one, and working with the production team Future Cut to continue the trend in his new material. [12/2/08] |
| Jonsi | While the Icelandic post rock band Sigur Ros goes on hiatus, lead singer Jonsi decided to continue to make music, and has released a solo album, "Go." He played an acoustic set, and talked about how he became a singer in a session with WFUV's Kara Manning. (5/7/10) |
| Laurence Juber | Laurence Juber's first big gig was playing guitar in Wings, and as we celebrate Paul McCartney's birthday, listen in as Darren DeVivo finds out more about the renowned guitarist's own music, including the standards album 'I've Got The World on Six Strings.' [4/16/07] |
| Richard Julian | With a solo career, a band, and a new CD from each, Richard Julian is a busy guy these days. Slow New York is his latest, and he visits with Claudia Marshall to talk about the new songs, The Little Willies, and the interesting path he took to get here. [3/6/06] |
| Richard Julian #2 | In recent years New York City's Richard Julian has worked with Norah Jones, The Little Willies, Jesse Harris and Sasha Dobson -- keeping busy, but also honing his own voice as a singer and writer in the process. After his acclaimed 2006 record 'Slow New York,' Richard is back with 'Sunday Morning in Saturday's Shoes' and spoke with Claudia Marshall about a few of the different tones on this album during a live session in Studio-A. [3/7/08] |
| Richard Julian #3 | Richard Julian's new album 'Girls Need Attention' got help from almost all of his friends from The Little Willies including Sasha Dobson's vocals, Lee Alexander's production, and Norah Jones' home studio. He stopped by our studio to chat with WFUV's Claudia Marshall. (4/28/10) |
| Jupiter One | The New York-based indie rock band, Jupiter One, quit their day jobs in the Big Apple Circus to start making music together. And they don't clown around on their new album, 'Sunshowers,' which is upbeat and really danceable. They drove up the Cross Bronx to FUV's Studio A to chat with Alisa Ali. (10/1/09) |
| K'Naan | K'Naan's debut album won 'Rap Recording of the Year' honors at the Junos in 2006, and now the Toronto-via-Somalia artist is back with a follow-up, called 'Troubadour.' Positivity, protest poetry, melody, roots, rap, and more come together in his songs, and he shared a few of them live during a recent interview with host Alisa Ali at 'FUV. [8/7/09] |
| k-os | Kevin Brereton goes by k-os and has been gaining attention one Canadian platinum record at a time. His fourth CD 'Yes!' blends turntables with acoustic guitars, and during a session in Studio A he told WFUV's Alisa Ali about his love of Star Wars, and how Neil Young and the Fugees influenced his sound. [3/24/10] |
| Ashley Kahn on Impulse Records | Author Ashley Kahn continues his exploration of jazz history with 'The House That Trane Built: The Story of Impulse Records' and talks with Darren DeVivo about the label's continuing impact on music - jazz and beyond. [6/15/06] |
| Lucy Kaplansky | Lucy Kaplansky's sixth and latest album is called 'Over The Hills,' and tonight she talks with John Platt about the album and the influence of family in her life and music. [3/6/07] |
| Jorma Kaukonen | After making a name for himself in the bands Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is as much of a road warrior as ever. During a stop in New York he visited WFUV to talk with Darren DeVivo. [1/17/06] |
| Jorma Kaukonen #2 | With his 2007 album 'Stars In My Crown,' Jorma Kaukonen showcased his love for acoustic roots music and the sounds that've earned him master status on the six-string. But with Jorma, the history of country blues comes right along with the history of a few other bands like Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, and between tunes he mixed in a few stories from those days during a visit with Dennis Elsas. [1/18/08] |
| Jorma Kaukonen #3 | Jorma Kaukonen made his name in psychedelic rock, but continues to prove his mastery and love of acoustic roots music in his recent work. 'River of Time' is his latest album, and it brought him to 'FUV for a performance and interview with host Darren DeVivo. [2/3/09] |
| Keane | Darren DeVivo welcomes the big voice of Keane to Studio A. |
| Keane #2 | Keane's piano and distortion pedal based alt rock has been thrilling fans and award panels alike for three albums. In the midst of a recent world tour the band kept dropping into studios, and the fruit of these multi-continent sessions is a new EP "Night Train," which features some new sounds, that they demonstrated during an interview with WFUV's Darren Devivo. (5/25/10) |
| The Kennedys | It's a pop and philosophy combination when Pete and Maura Kennedy perform as The Kennedys, and our Darren DeVivo got a few hints of what's to come for the duo when they stopped by WFUV. [6/14/06] |
| The Kennedys & Red Molly | With the duo The Kennedys logging 'Half A Million Miles' and beyond, and the trio Red Molly forming out at Falcon Ridge, folk festivals are one source of common ground between the two groups. Another is a well of musicianship and energy that's made them favorites in the folk world, and this fall a joint tour also brought them to Studio-A for an interview with John Platt. [11/1/07] |
| Maura Kennedy | Maura Kennedy one half of the folk rock duo/couple The Kennedys has been releasing albums for years, but her latest 'Parade of Echoes' is her first as a solo artist. She spoke to FUV's Claudia Marshall about the transition, and performed some her new work in studio-A. (4/6/10) |
| Angelique Kidjo | Angelique Kidjo is fresh off a gig at Carnegie Hall and a Grammy win for her latest album 'Djin Djin.' Celebrating diversity by exploring musical differences is one of her talents, but it's those vocal chords that continue to earn her acclaim around the world. Today we hear them at work as Angelique shares some songs live, and talks with WFUV's Rita Houston. [10/28/08] |
| Jennifer Kimball | Jennifer Kimball first made her mark in music as part of The Story with Jonatha Brooke, but only focused on writing after the duo disbanded. After an eight year hiatus, she's back, and she stopped by WFUV to talk with Claudia Marshall about her new CD, 'Oh Hear Us.' [3/3/06] |
| Kaki King | Claudia Marshall welcomes instrumental guitar whiz Kaki King to Studio A. (December, 2004) |
| Kaki King #2 | On the new album "Dreaming of Revenge," Kaki King continues to innovate on guitar and changes her overall sound too. More singing and tighter songs are two major factors, and Kaki recently told WFUV's Claudia Marshall how unexpected inspiration and a lack of planning both influence her musical process. [4/14/08] |
| Kings Go Forth | Kings Go Forth formed in Milwaukee from the pieces of reggae, ska, latin, and rock bands, a vintage soul record store, and a singer turned tailor who sang in Curtis Mayfield's studio. Their debut is 'The Outsiders Are Back,' which WFUV's Rita Houston got to sample live during a recent visit in Studio-A by all ten members of this neo-funk and soul collective. (4/23/10) |
| Kings of Convenience | WFUV's Kara Manning talks with the Norwegian folk duo Kings of Convenience about their album 'Declaration of Dependence.' It is their first new release in five years, and while that is a large gap between albums, Erlend and Eirik explain that they definitely were kept busy during the time since 'Riot on an Empty Street' was released in 2004. [8/26/09] |
| Kinky | When the guys from Kinky moved from Monterrey, Mexico to Southern California to make their new CD 'Reina,' the weather didn't cooperate but the music sure did. So get ready to hear a few stories, and to dance to some 'rocktronica en espanol' as Kinky talks with Julianne Welby. [11/6/06] |
| Bill Kirchen | With plenty of songs about trucks in his past, Bill Kirchen dug a little deeper to write tunes for his latest album 'Hammer of the Honky Tonk Gods,' but it's still a fine tribute to his signature instrument, the Fender Telecaster guitar. Tonight, Bill, his guitar, and his band performs songs from the new CD in an interview with Darren DeVivo. [1/29/07] |
| Sonya Kitchell | Sonya Kitchell sounds wise beyond her 16 years, performing a blend of folk, soul, and jazz, and here she previews songs from her upcoming CD, 'Words Came Back To Me,' with Rita Houston. [2/16/06] |
| Jess Klein | Our claims to Jess Klein as a New Yorker were always a little tenuous. She was born in Rochester, began singing in Jamaica, and her career was first nurtured by the Boston folk scene. Jess spoke with FUV's Claudia Marshall about her latest album, 'Bound to Love,' which was written about moving from New York to Austin, Texas and features a number of her new neighbors, like Slaid Cleaves, as contributors. (9/17/09) |
| The Klezmatics | The new CD 'Wonder Wheel' pairs the words of Woody Guthrie with the music of The Klezmatics. Tonight the band and Nora Guthrie talk with Claudia Marshall about the project, and a side of Woody Guthrie that's not widely known. [7/14/06] |
| Mark Knopfler | For a man that's sold over one hundred million albums, it is not all that surprising that he has his hands in one hundred million musical projects. Mark Knopfler's 'fingerstyle' guitar playing is so distinctive that Rolling Stone has ranked him as the '27th best' guitarist of all-time and Fender puts out a 'Mark Knopfler' model of its Stratocaster. After two decades as The Dire Straits front man, he's gone onto a busy solo career as a singer-songwriter, producer, and film score composer. He told FUV's Claudia Marshall, that playing the guitar is all about battling your fingers, and he hopes he won that battle on his most recent album, 'Get Lucky.' (9/3/09) |
| Al Kooper | As a producer, session musician, and songwriter, Al Kooper has one of the more storied careers in rock 'n roll. In 2005, he also had a new solo album called 'Black Coffee,' and Dennis Elsas had the chance to talk with Kooper about projects past and present. [7/14/05] |
| Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon | Darren Devivo welcomes guitar great Leo Kottke with Phish's Mike Gordon to Studio A. (November, 2002) |
| Viktor Krauss | Viktor Krauss has performed beside a range of artists from Lyle Lovett to Carly Simon, but he's composed his own music all along. Tonight, he brings his band to Studio-A to share tunes from his latest album 'II' with host Rita Houston. [2/21/07] |
| Dayna Kurtz | You can try to put Dayna Kurtz into one musical genre, but it's a tough task. Her new CD - 'Another Black Feather' - features blues, ballads, smoky jazz and more, and tonight Dayna joins host Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [6/7/06] |
| Ben Kweller | From anti-folk to pop-tinged rock, Ben Kweller has created his own genre of music for most of his 25 years. Now, he's back with a new self-titled CD and came by WFUV for a conversation and performance with Darren DeVivo. [10/20/06] |
| Ben Kweller #2 | From indie-rock to grunge and pop, Ben Kweller's covered a lot of musical ground in his career. With his new album he looks back to his Texas roots and adds country to the list, and recently spoke with 'FUV's Darren DeVivo about changing sounds on 'Changing Horses.' [02/25/09] |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Join Darren DeVivo as eight voices and the singular sound of Ladysmith Black Mambazo perform selections from their new CD 'Long Road To Freedom,' live in Studio A. [1/31/06] |
| Ray LaMontagne | Rita Houston welcomes a wonderful new voice, Ray LaMontagne, to Studio A. (November, 2004) |
| Ray LaMontagne #2 | Soulful songwriter Ray LaMontagne sounded wise and weary beyond his years on his debut album 'Trouble,' and while that's a constant in his core sound, he's made a few changes on his new album, 'Gossip in the Grain.' One song started as a ballad and now features a horn section, and Ray explained a few other sonic differences during an interview and solo performance in Studio-A with 'FUV's Rita Houston. [9/24/08] |
| Ray LaMontagne #3 | Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne has been an FUV staple since his 2004 debut, 'Trouble,' and as he releases his fourth album, 'God Willin' and The Creek Don't Rise,' he's added a band of top flight musicians, The Pariah Dogs. He also recorded the album in his own 1811 Western Massachusetts farmhouse, which he talked about with host Rita Houston during a recent interview. [7/29/10] |
| Lamya | This exciting new singer visits with Darren DeVivo for an interview and performance. (November, 2002) |
| Dawn Landes | In her long list of credits, singer-songwriter and recording engineer Dawn Landes has worked behind the scenes with Philip Glass and sung back up with HEM. Now on her new CD 'Fireproof' she makes the move from liner notes to the front cover, and performed a few songs with her band during an interview with Claudia Marshall. [3/10/08] |
| Dawn Landes #2 | FUV's Claudia Marshall got to sit-in with Dawn Landes and her band, The Hounds, as she spoke about her latest alt-country folk release 'Sweetheart Rodeo." (1/22/10) |
| Sonny Landreth | Claudia Marshall welcomes slide guitar virtuosoSonny Landreth to Studio A. (March, 2003) |
| KD Lang | For the past decade, kd lang has ranked as one of pop music's most impressive voices. But it was Patsy Cline and classic country that got her started, and she spoke with Rita Houston about the new CD, Reintarnation, that revisits her early work. |
| Daniel Lanois | Rita Houston welcomes legendary producer and artist Daniel Lanois to Studio A. (March, 2003) |
| Patty Larkin | Claudia Marshall welcomes Patty Larkin to Studio A, for a March, 2003 visit to talk about 'Red=Luck'. (March, 2003) |
| Patty Larkin #2 | When Patty Larkin released 'Angels Running' in 1993, she was making her way through the folk scene to become the eclectic singer-songwriter she is today. To wish Patty a happy birthday we go back to that year for her interview with former 'FUV-er, Liz Opoka. [10/7/93] |
| Patty Larkin #3 | Patty Larkin is one of the best acoustic guitar players in the business, which might explain why's she been a successful musician for so long. Her new album, '25,' is a tribute of sorts to her twenty-five years in music, and she was joined by Erin McKeown and FUV's own Claudia Marshall in studio-A. (3/18/10) |
| Patty Larkin and Kaki King | Patty Larkin and Kaki King stop by to talk with Darren DeVivo about the new compilation album, 'La Guitarra.' [November, 2005] |
| The Last Town Chorus | With its album 'Wire Waltz' earning reviews like 'ethereal', 'mesmerizing', and even 'spellbinding,' The Last Town Chorus makes the trip from Brooklyn to The Bronx for an interview with Rita Houston. [1/18/07] |
| Amy LaVere | Genres from punk to classic country find a place in Amy LaVere's sound, and they're all linked together by her voice and her instrument of choice -- the upright bass. Her latest album is called 'Anchors & Anvils,' and Amy brought her band to 'FUV to share a few live songs during an interview with host Rita Houston. [2/4/09] |
| David Leaf on 'The U.S. vs. John Lennon' | Living in New York after Beatlemania ran it's course, John Lennon found himself under surveillance and facing deportation by the U.S. government. The new documentary -- 'The U.S. vs. John Lennon' -- chronicles this struggle between peace and politics, and one of the film's creators, David Leaf, recently spoke with Dennis Elsas about the project and the events it portrays. [9/21/06] |
| Amos Lee | Newcomer Amos Lee brings his beautiful songs and classic voice to a performance and interview with Claudia Marshall in Studio A. (March, 2005) |
| Amos Lee #2 | Combining soul, songwriting, and the voice to match, Amos Lee's 2005 debut album was voted one of the best of the year by WFUV listeners. With a new CD, 'Supply and Demand,' Amos proves that there are more great songs to come, and he recently stopped by Studio-A to talk with Russ Borris about the project. [8/22/06] |
| Amos Lee #3 | Five years ago, Amos Lee was a teacher. Now he has three albums under his belt and the experience of sharing stages with big names like Norah Jones and Bob Dylan. His soulful voice is part of the attraction but he also has a gift for writing both topical songs and heartbreakers. 'Last Days at the Lodge' showcases his range with some new sounds, and Amos recently performed some acoustic versions during an interview with host Rita Houston in Studio-A. [7/14/08] |
| Ben Lee | Darren DeVivo welcomes Ben Lee to Studio A for conversation and performance -- including the best song of 2005 as voted by WFUV listeners! [February 24, 2005] |
| Ben Lee #2 | Ben Lee hopes he's escaped the 'wonder kid' labels of his past, but appreciates the perspective he's gained after making records for more than half of his 29 years. A new album called 'Ripe' finds the Australian continuing his craft of positive pop songs, and he shared a few of them during an interview with Alisa Ali. [11/20/07] |
| Sondre Lerche | Sondre Lerche was born in Bergen, Norway, but he grew up steeped in 80's pop music, and a love of The Beach Boys' era California sound. As he tells WFUV's Alisa Ali His new album 'Heartbeat Radio' is a record that shows off these affinities with lots of big sounds and production elements. In Studio A, he tries to recreate those big compositions using only his voice and an acoustic guitar. [9/8/09] |
| Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears | Mix the unhinged, screaming voice of Austin's Black Joe Lewis, with his backing band The Honeybears bringing the brass and grooves, and you've got blues, funk, rock, and soul in their rawest forms. Live or on the new record 'Tell 'Em What Your Name Is!' the band proves that the SXSW buzz this year was no fluke, and continued to make the case during a stop at 'FUV for an interview with host Rita Houston. [6/22/09] |
| Jenny Lewis | With more musical muscle and no Watson Twins, Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis is back with solo album #2 called 'Acid Tongue.' Elvis Costello is just one of the guests joining her on the record, and during a conversation with 'FUV's Alisa Ali, Jenny shared some details about the balance of solo writing, band life, and collaboration in her work. [11/5/08] |
| Jamie Lidell | Jamie Lidell used funk samples in his past DJ work and after the breakthrough 2005 album 'Multiply,' continues to create his own blend of retro-soul tunes with the new record, 'Jim.' Loops are swapped for a band on stage though, and that was the scene in Studio-A when Jamie Lidell came by for an interview with Alisa Ali. [6/9/08] |
| Author Alan Light | As tastemakers and innovators, The Beastie Boys have been criticized as much as celebrated. Tonight, Julianne Welby talks with writer Alan Light about his new book, 'The Skills To Pay The Bills: The Story of The Beastie Boys.' [1/06] |
| Eric Lindell | Roots-rocker Eric Lindell is from California, but found his home in New Orleans. Tonight, he shares songs from his new CD, 'Change In The Weather,' with host Corny O'Connell. [6/29/06] |
| Lissie | Lissie got her start opening for Lenny Kravitz, when he checked out her MySpace page. Now, she's been touring with Ray LaMontagne, and has just released an EP called, 'Why You Runnin.' Recently, she stopped by studio-A for a session with FUV's Alisa Ali. (11/10/09) |
| Little Feat | 20 years after its post-Lowell George comeback, Little Feat is celebrating the milestone with a new album, 'Join The Band.' George's daughter Inara is one in an impressive list of artists like Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett, and Emmylou Harris who help out on the tunes, but it was Little Feat themselves that took care of the music during an interview with WFUV's Dennis Elsas. [9/23/08] |
| Little Jackie | 'The Stoop' is the debut album from 'Little Jackie' and one of many indelible images contained in the hip-hop and R&B infused songs. Equally NYC is the duo of Imani Coppola and Adam Pallin who put together the tunes, and they were joined by a band Studio-A during an interview with Rita Houston. [9/11/08] |
| The Living Sisters | The Living Sisters are The Bird and the Bees' Inara George, Lavender Diamond vocalist and Decemberists' contributor Becky Stark, and singer-songwriter Eleni Mandell. They brought their girl group harmonies, dry wit, and a stepsister into studio-A for a live session with WFUV's Claudia Marshall where they showed off some tunes from their album, 'Love to Live.' (3/30/10) |
| Los Amigos Invisibles | While the group Los Amigos Invisibles now lives in New York, they pay tribute to songs from their true home on the new CD 'Superpop Venezuela.' So get ready for Latin rhythms, disco beats, funk grooves, and even a little acid jazz as the band joins Rita Houston live in Studio-A. [10/6/06] |
| Los Lobos | The East L.A. band Los Lobos got started in 1973, and from southwestern flavor to Latin rhythms, rootsy songwriting to straight-ahead rock, it's covered a lot of ground in the three decades since. As we celebrate a new album from the Los Lobos, let's look back at the band's 2002 visit with Darren DeVivo. [7/22/02] |
| Los Lonely Boys | Darren DeVivo hosts Tex-Mex rockers Los Lonely Boys for a funny interview and really rocking studio performance. (July, 2003) |
| Los Straitjackets with Big Sandy | The music is more important than the masks for Nashville's Los Straitjackets, but both stand out on the new album 'Rock en Espańol, Vol. 1' where some classic rock 'n roll tunes get a new voice and a new language. Hear more as the band and singer Big Sandy join Rita Houston in Studio-A. [6/6/07] |
| Gary Louris | The alt-country genre owes a lot to the voice and songs of Gary Louris and his former band The Jayhawks. But with their breakup a few years behind him Louris has now stepped into a solo career, releasing the album 'Vagabonds' with production help from pal Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes. So get all the bird-related cliches ready, as Gary Louris 'flies solo' in live session with Claudia Marshall. [4/2/08] |
| The Low Anthem | With its second album, 'Oh My God, Charlie Darwin,' Rhode Island band The Low Anthem continues its musical evolution, showcasing a range in sound from the rural to the raucous. Pump organs are only the beginning of the trio's obsession with instruments, and the band brought a few favorites to 'FUV for a studio session with host Rita Houston. [7/24/09] |
| Low Stars | The four guys in Low Stars have no problem being compared to CSN and The Eagles, mainly because they've looked up to those bands for years. Now, the quartet's released a self-titled CD of its own harmony-filled acoustic rock, and joined Dennis Elsas in Studio-A to talk about what brought the sounds and bandmates together. [4/4/07] |
| Lúnasa | Among contemporary Celtic performers, the instrumental quintet Lúnasa ranks among the best, and recently shared a few tunes from its sixth CD, Sé, with WFUV's Kathleen Biggins. [3/20/06] |
| Shelby Lynne | Shelby Lynne comes to Studio A to do some songs and chat with Rita Houston. (July, 2005) |
| Jason Lytle | Moving from California to Montana and from the band Grandaddy to a solo career are two big changes in the life of songwriter Jason Lytle, and both contribute to the expansive sound of his new solo album, 'Yours Truly, The Commuter.' It isn't a break-up record though, and Jason spoke more about the themes and sounds that appear in the songs, when he stopped by 'FUV for an interview with host Claudia Marshall. [7/10/09] |
| Amy MacDonald | Amy MacDonald isn't the first UK star hoping to be heard in the US, but with a voice this big that shouldn't be a problem. Today you'll hear acoustic versions of Amy's songs as the 20 year old Scot chats with Rita Houston in Studio-A about her debut album 'This Is The Life,' early musical influences, and facing her recent fame. [5/1/08] |
| James Maddock | In 1999, James Maddock's band, Wood, released an album, 'Songs from Stamford Hill,' that found it's way into a lot of TV shows and movies soundtracks, and got them gigs playing for Paula Cole and Train. In the ten year gap between albums James got dropped from his label, divorced from his wife, and moved across the pond to New York. He spoke about this, and his new album "Sunrise on Avenue C," with FUV's Rita Houston. (12/15/09) |
| The Magic Numbers | With melodic tunes and sweet brother-sister harmonies, The Magic Numbers add a contemporary edge to classic 60's pop on their new self-titled CD. Here they join Darren DeVivo for a conversation and performance from Studio A. [3/29/06] |
| The Magic Numbers #2 | The Magic Numbers foursome is back with a new album called 'Those The Brokes' and takes a look at the band's history with WFUV's Dennis Elsas. [8/20/07] |
| Jesse Malin | The band D Generation might be in his past, but singer-songwriter Jesse Malin hasn't left his harder-edged punk roots behind. Tonight he talks with Darren DeVivo about 'Glitter In The Gutter' - his most electric solo album to date - and performs a few of the songs live. [1/30/07] |
| Jesse Malin #2 | From punk-rock to roots-rock, Queens, NY native Jesse Malin has lived a few musical lives. They come through in his own songs, but also in the tunes he chooses to cover (something he's done for years during live shows), and now a few of them make it onto the album 'On Your Sleeve.' Songs by Bad Brains and Jim Croce are two that made the cut, and during a session in Studio-A, host Ben Jones talked to Jesse about picking the rest of the bunch. [10/28/08] |
| Jesse Malin #3 | Queens native Jesse Malin fronted a number of glam punk bands, before going off as a solo artist. He's now back in studio-A with a band, The St. Mark's Social, and a new record, 'Love it To Life,' and he told WFUV's Darren Devivo that after all this time in the city it took a brief respite upstate to get him started on his new songs. (4/8/10) |
| Raul Malo | Raul Malo made his name in the eclectic country troupe The Mavericks, and now returns to those country roots on the album 'After Hours.' The classic songs are given a bit of polish though, and Raul and his current band demonstrated the new sound during an interview with Rita Houston. [7/25/07] |
| Raul Malo #2 | All respected LA singer-songwriters in their own 'write,' The Rescues came together after a wedding jam session, and have just come out with an album, 'Let Loose the Horses.' The Rescues' music has been picking up a lot of airplay on One Tree Hill and Grey's Anatomy, and they played some of those songs live, and told WFUV's Nora Flaherty about the Los Angeles scene that nurtured the band's music. (4/9/10) |
| Eleni Mandell | Citing Tom Waits and the band X as major influences, LA's Eleni Mandell covers a lot of musical ground, adding country, crooning, punk and pop to her brand of rock 'n roll. It all comes together on the new album 'Artificial Fire' and was anything but fake when Eleni brought her band to 'FUV for an interview with Claudia Marshall. [3/4/09] |
| Aimee Mann | Rita Houston welcomes singer-songwriter Aimee Mann to Studio A to talk about her latest album, 'Lost in Space.' (December, 2002) |
| Aimee Mann #2 | Aimee Mann in live performance and conversation about 'The Forgotten Arm,' hosted by John Platt. [May, 2005] |
| Aimee Mann #3 | Aimee Mann's songs aren't often associated with merriment and cheer, but things have changed this time around. 'One More Drifter in the Snow' is her first collection of Christmas music, and in-between live performances with her band, Aimee talked with Rita Houston about her own holiday traditions. [9/27/06] |
| Aimee Mann #4 | With Aimee Mann's new album '@#%&*! Smilers,' humor and melancholy continue to find common ground in her songs. A few new sounds work their way in as well, and earlier this year Aimee stopped by Studio-A to talk with Claudia Marshall about letting the songs -- and a few bitter people -- set the direction of the album. [1/29/08] |
| Marah | Philadelphia rockers Marah visit with Dennis Elsas in Studio A. (July 17, 2002) |
| Greil Marcus on American Ballads | From its British roots to its American contemporaries, the ballad song form has been around for centuries. 'The Rose and The Briar: Death, Love, and Liberty in the American Ballad' is a 2004 compilation of essays on the topic, and tonight, co-editor Greil Marcus talks with Julianne Welby about the book. [12/6/04] |
| Greil Marcus on Van Morrison | Music journalist Greil Marcus' new book 'When the Rough God Goes Riding: Listening to Van Morrison' is an exploration about what makes the Irish singer's music and celebrity unique. Greil shared some Van stories with FUV's Nora Flaherty during this conversation and listening session. (4/26/10) |
| Greil Marcus | His music criticism and writing over several books and in such periodicals as Rolling Stone, Interview, Creem, The Believer, and The Village Voice made Greil Marcus such a well-thought of critic that he spent several years on the board of the National Book Critics Circle. Greil joined FUV's Nora Flaherty to discuss Da Capo's recent collection 'Best Music Writing 2009.' He edited this year's collection, and he talked with Nora about his perspective as an editor, and why Britney Spears is a wonderful subject for just about any critic. (12/3/09) |
| Ziggy Marley | Rita Houston welcomes Ziggy Marley to the studio to talk about music, dragonflies, and more. (June, 2003) |
| Ziggy Marley #2 | Ziggy Marley has spent much of his career with The Melody Makers, but now he's released a second solo CD called 'Love Is My Religion.' Tonight he talks with Rita Houston about the album, the songs, and his animation debut. [7/31/06] |
| Laura Marling | Two years after the release of her debut, 'Alas, I Cannot Swim,' the now twenty-year old London folk-songstress Laura Marling has released, 'I Speak Because I Can.' During a recent studio visit, Laura Marling played some songs live, and told WFUV's Kara Manning that she's been maturing quickly, both in her life, and in her sound. (5/13/10) |
| Charlie Mars | Charlie Mars' fifth album 'Like a Bird, Like A Plane,' has recently been released, and the Mississippi-originated singer-songwriter stopped in for an acoustic performance and conversation with Alisa Ali over at FUV's studio A. He talked about the constant touring of his early days, and how it wasn't till he struck a jackpot--not on tour--but at a casino that he was able to find some time to focus more on his songwriting and the direction of his sound. (6/24/09) |
| Mary Lee's Corvette | To help celebrate Bob Dylan's 66th birthday, Mary Lee's Corvette joins Rita Houston in Studio-A to talk Dylan, play Dylan, and catch up on what the band's been up to since releasing 'Blood on the Tracks: Recorded Live at Arlene's Grocery' in 2002. [5/8/07] |
| Hugh Masekela | Hugh Masekela helped bring the music of South Africa to the world with his 1968 hit 'Grazing in the Grass,' but he's equally passionate about spreading stories of struggle, hope, and humanity just as far. Steady touring is part of the process, and with the new album 'Live at The Market Theatre' in hand, an interview with Claudia Marshall in Studio-A was one stop along the way. [7/12/07] |
| Willy Mason | Rita Houston welcomes brand new unsigned favorite Willy Mason from Martha's Vineyard for an interview and performance. (April, 2004) |
| Willy Mason #2 | A teenage Willy Mason caught a lot of music fans by surprise with the lyrical maturity of his 2004 debut, and the Martha's Vineyard native continues to impress with his latest album 'If The Ocean Gets Rough.' Tonight Willy performs a few new songs live in an interview with host Julianne Welby. [4/9/07] |
| Author Louis Masur | Cultural historian, college professor, and author Louis Masur is also a big Bruce Springsteen fan, so his new book 'Runaway Dream: 'Born To Run' and Bruce Springsteen's American Vision' was a true labor of love. It's also an intriguing exploration of the cultural context of a landmark artist and album, and just in time for Bruce's 60th birthday, Louis came by 'FUV to talk with host Dennis Elsas. [9/11/09] |
| Mates of State | Kori Gardner Hammel and Jason Hammel are a longtime duo as a couple and an indie-pop band, but they've added a few new members to the family: 2 daughters and 2 more musicians. Together, they're all hitting the road behind the new album 'Re-Arrange Us' and stopped by WFUV for an interview with Ben Jones. [6/26/08] |
| Matisyahu | Rita Houston welcomes an American original, Hasidic reggae artist Matisyahu, to Studio A for conversation and performance. (July, 2005) |
| Kathy Mattea | Although she made her name in Nashville, Kathy Mattea's roots are planted in the mountains and coal mining territory of West Virginia. So she decided to explore the rich musical history of mining on her new album 'Coal,' and brought a stellar band to Studio-A to perform a few tunes and talk with John Platt about the shift in sound and subject matter. [4/9/08] |
| Jessica Lea Mayfield | Jessica Lea Mayfield is from Kent, OH and the family band One Way Rider, and recorded her full-length solo debut 'With Blasphemy So Heartfelt' with the help of The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach. The combination added a few more layers to her country-rooted acoustic sound, and Jessica and her band shared a few of the songs live during an interview with 'FUV's Claudia Marshall. [1/29/09] |
| Delbert McClinton | He's won a Grammy, backed a number of famous blues men including Lightnin' Hopkins and Howlin' Wolf, and according to legend even taught John Lennon to play harmonica. Well, that last part is just a myth, but Delbert McClinton, has definitely had a storied career. He stopped by Studio-A to talk about his latest album, 'Acquired Taste,' and to share some stories with FUV's Claudia Marshall. (11/16/09) |
| Del McCoury | Darren Devivo invites bluegrass great Del McCoury and his band to stand around the ol' microphone and play for everyone, and answer a few questions. (September, 2003) |
| Eleanor McEvoy | Eleanor McEvoy live on Ceol na nGael - The music of the Irish. (October, 2004) |
| Kate & Anna McGarrigle | In 1996, Kate & Anna McGarrigle returned with the album 'Matapedia,' and stopped by FUV for an interview with host Ben Soper. [11/12/96] |
| Roger McGuinn | Darren DeVivo hosts this performance and conversation with Roger McGuinn. (May, 2004) |
| Nellie McKay | Rita Houston introduces us to this fiery young whippersnapper of a performer. (May 2003) |
| Nellie McKay #2 | Nellie McKay's latest CD, Pretty Little Head, may be on the shelf for now, but she's keeping busy in new production of The Threepenny Opera. Nellie talks with Rita Houston about the Broadway experience, and performs a few of her new songs live. [2/24/06] |
| Nellie McKay #3 | After two double-discs, New York City's Nellie McKay returns with the 9-song 'Obligatory Villagers.' The CD is released on Nellie's own indie label, Hungry Mouse, and during a stop at WFUV, the eclectic songwriter spoke with Claudia Marshall about balancing the music and business sides of her career. [9/19/07] |
| Nellie McKay #4 | Nellie McKay is an activist and singer, with an eclectic voice that has found a home in many genres. She recently stopped by Studio-A to talk with Alisa Ali about one of her idols--Doris Day. Nellie's latest album, 'Normal As Blueberry Pie,' is a tribute to the actress, singer, and fellow animal rights activist. (12/2/09) |
| Erin McKeown | Rockin' singer-songwriter-guitarist Erin McKeown comes to Studio A for a visi with host Claudia Marshall and to play a few tunes from 'We Will Become Like Birds.' [Originally aired July 2005] |
| Erin McKeown #2 | Whether it's rock, folk, jazz, or swing, Erin McKeown fans know to expect the unexpected when it comes to her music. But, there's a chance you may hear some familiar songs on her upcoming project. Tonight Erin talks with Claudia Marshall in a sneak peak of what's to come. [2/8/06] |
| Erin McKeown #3 | From flight to swing, Erin McKeown is spanning a lot of ground between her last album -- 'We Will Become Like Birds' -- and her next -- 'Sing You Sinners.' As you might guess from the latter title, the new record is a collection of standards given the McKeown treatment, and tonight we get just a taste of them as Erin joins Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [9/13/06] |
| Erin McKeown #4 | With a collection of standards and a live record, Erin McKeown kept busy in the four years between albums of original material, but the time was also well-spent honing and shaping a new batch of tunes. New sounds also come into play on the resulting record called 'Hundreds of Lions,' and Erin talked with host Darren DeVivo about the factors of time, money, and inspiration behind it, when she stopped by 'FUV's Studio A. [9/24/09] |
| Sarah McLachlan | Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan lends her voice to a few songs of the Christmas season on the album 'Wintersong,' and performs a few of tunes live in an interview with Rita Houston. [10/12/06] |
| Ian McLagan | Dennis Elsas welcomes Ian McLagan (formerly of Small Faces) and The Bump Band to Studio A. (November, 2004) |
| David Mead | David Mead writes carefully-crafted songs that range from spare, acoustic ballads to big pop productions. Just after release of his new CD 'Tangerine' he joined Claudia Marshall in Studio A to chat and perform some new songs. [5/31/06] |
| David Mead #2 | Singer-songwriter David Mead has dabbled in big, pop production in his career, but stripped things back on his new album 'Almost and Always' to put the spotlight on lyrics and vocals. A solo set in 'FUV's Studio A had the same focus, as David joined host Claudia Marshall in a return visit. [9/9/09] |
| Meat Puppets | Brothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood along with drummer Ted Marcus are the present-day Meat Puppets, and return with a second post-reunion album called 'Sewn Together.' Tough times and extended breaks haven't swayed them from the band's rough signature mix of punk, country, pop, and rock, and the guys shared a few of the new tunes during an interview at 'FUV with Darren DeVivo. [6/11/09] |
| Meatloaf | Back in 1977, Meatloaf released an album that would put him on the map, and set the bar for epic, operatic rock. It was called 'Bat Out Of Hell,' and nearly 30 years later, he spoke with Dennis Elsas about the album, and his latest installment in the series, 'Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose.' [8/17/06] |
| John Mellencamp | Dennis Elsas, who's followed his career from the start, interviews rural rocker John Mellencamp about the making of 'Trouble No More' and about where he sees himself at this point of his career. (October, 2003) |
| Menlo Park | Look past the familiar names in Menlo Park (Paul Simon's son Harper, and special guest Sean Lennon) and you'll see an eclectic and theatric band, getting ready to break from the U.K. into the U.S. With a new CD on the way, the band joins Darren DeVivo in Studio-A for a live performance and interview. [8/8/06] |
| Natalie Merchant | With 10,000 Maniacs and major labels far behind her, Natalie Merchant walks a path led by her musical and societal passions. Since 2003's 'The House Carpenter's Daughter' that's been a path without a new album but not without music, and during a 6-night stand at New York City's Hiro Ballroom Natalie updated Julianne Welby on what projects (and hopefully songs) the future may hold. [1/10/08] |
| Natalie Merchant #2 | During her career. Natalie Merchant has gone from being one of the 10,000 Maniacs to the role of a fairly contented mother with her new record of songs about childhood and lullabies called, 'Leave Your Sleep,' which she talked about with WFUV's Alisa Ali. (4/13/10) |
| Stephin Merritt | Stephin Merritt counts Magnetic Fields and The Sixths among his list of bands, and now with The Gothic Archies he's compiled a collection of songs based on the 'Lemony Snicket' books, called 'The Tragic Treasury.' Tonight he talks with Claudia Marshall about why you shouldn't listen to the album. [12/7/06] |
| Tift Merritt | Texas-born songwriter Tift Merritt is now a resident of New York City, but she traveled even further to write her latest album 'Another Country.' Paris provides the muse, country and classic 70s songwriting inspire the sound, and Claudia Marshall asks the questions as Tift stops by Studio-A. [1/10/08] |
| Tift Merritt #2 | It's been three years and now three albums for Tift Merritt' with her latest release, 'See You on the Moon,' which brought her in to WFUV for a live performance and chat with Claudia Marshall. (5/24/10) |
| Ingrid Michaelson | New York-based Ingrid Michaelson is relatively new to the music scene, but she's quickly had national exposure thanks to MySpace and a little show called 'Grey's Anatomy.' Tonight, Ingrid and her band perform songs from her latest album 'Girls and Boys' in an interview with City Folk Morning's Julianne Welby. [2/9/07] |
| Ingrid Michaelson #2 | Lyrics about a sweater and Rogaine backed a bouncy, melodic tune earned Ingrid Michaelson surprise widespread attention. But she's a couple years past 'The Way I Am' and the CD 'Girls and Boys,' and working her way toward a new studio record. In the meantime there's 'Be OK' - a mixed bag of previously unreleased material - and it brought Ingrid up to 'FUV to talk music with host Alisa Ali. [10/29/08] |
| Bette Midler | After three decades of entertaining fans on film, on stage, and on record, Bette Midler has dipped into the Christmas catalog for her first ever holiday release, 'Cool Yule.' But, that's not all she's been up to, and Rita Houston got the details during a recent interview. [11/2/06] |
| Raul Midon | After a standout debut, Raul Midon returned last year with the new album 'A World Within A World,' and his triple threat talent as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist continued to grow with sounds from R&B to jazz. Tonight listen in on his return to WFUV for an interview and performance with John Platt. [12/11/07] |
| Buddy Miller | Claudia Marshall welcomes Buddy Miller to Studio A. (October, 2004) |
| Rhett Miller | Old 97's frontman Rhett Miller takes the solo route on his latest CD The Believer, and visits with Claudia Marshall to perform a few of the new songs. [4/13/06] |
| Milton | You'll find a live version of 'In The City' on Milton's new self-titled CD, and the rest of the songs show his growth as an artist since his 2003 debut. Tune in as Milton and his band join Darren DeVivo in Studio-A. [12/18/06] |
| Mishka | Matthew McConaughey is just one fan who's caught on to the reggae flavor of Mishka, and now the Bermuda-born artist is on the actor's record label, releasing the new album 'Above The Bones.' On land or on sea, Mishka's songs mix a relaxed vibe with outspoken lyrics, and he performed a few of them live during an interview with 'FUV's Alisa Ali. [6/22/09] |
| Keb' Mo' | For his ninth studio album 'Suitcase,' bluesman Keb' Mo' went back to basics, and during a visit to Studio-A spoke with Claudia Marshall about keeping his songs simple and meaningful. [3/15/07] |
| Moby | Rita Houston welcomes techno-pop pioneer Moby to Studio A, as he releases 'Hotel,' an album of original, melodic songs. (April, 2005) |
| Moby #2 | Mixing the unexpected and making it musical are two key traits in the electronic experimentation of Moby. His sound was almost inescapable with the 1999 release of "Play" and the widespread attention that followed. Now, 10 years later, he's focused on the simple side of music-making, with the homegrown album "Wait For Me." Listen in as Moby talks about the creative and business sides of music, with 'FUV's Rich McLaughlin. [5/27/09] |
| Mocean Worker | Mixmaster Mocean Worker is Rita Houston's guest in Studio A. (July, 2004) |
| Mocean Worker #2 | Call him Mocean Worker, MoWo, or Adam Dorn - he's back with a new album 'Cinco de MoWo!' and brought a band along to perform a few tunes during an interview with Rita Houston. [7/25/07] |
| Monsters of Folk | The Monsters of Folk, are a super-group, but it's not because they're monsters no, it's because, they're a band that consists of Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, M. Ward from She and Him, Jim James from My Morning Jacket, and Saddle Creek Records' Mike Mogis. And Conor, Jim, and M. Ward joined Alisa Ali to discuss their tour, how M. Ward found Conor's basement, and how you may not want to play the nose flute in these swine flu days. (11/4/09) |
| Monsters of Folk #2 | The Monsters of Folk, are a super-group, but it's not because they're monsters-no--it's because, they're a band that consists of Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, M. Ward from She and Him, Jim James from My Morning Jacket, and Saddle Creek Records' Mike Mogis. Conor, Jim, and M. Ward joined Alisa Ali to discuss their tour, how M. Ward found Conor's basement, and how this project and the self-titled album was a nice respite from their usual highly successful projects. (11/4/09) |
| Author Tom Moon | 1,000 recordings in 30 minutes. Not really, but 'FUV's Claudia Marshall does pick the brain of writer Tom Moon whose new book is called '1,000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List.' It's a globe-spanning starting point for any level of musical explorer, and today the author describes how he compiled the list. [11/24/08] |
| Daniel Martin Moore | Simplicity is key in the songs and sound of Daniel Martin Moore's debut album 'Stray Age,' and the Kentucky singer-songwriter recently talked with 'FUV's Rich McLaughlin in Studio-A about maintaining that focus, despite a record deal and a big-time producer. [11/12/08] |
| Allison Moorer | Music is even more of a family business for Allison Moorer these days, and she's happier because of it. She came by WFUV to fill Claudia Marshall in on the stories behind her new CD, 'Going Somewhere,' and to preview a few of the new songs. [5/30/06] |
| Allison Moorer #2 | Allison Moorer is Shelby Lynne's younger-sister, Steve Earle's wife, and one very talented singer. The formerly Nashville-based songstress' eighth-studio release is called, 'Crows,' and she told FUV's Claudia Marshall during a recent session that if the album seems a little dark it's not because she just became a New Yorker. |
| Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John | If the whistling pop tune 'Young Folks' is stuck in your head, you have Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John and their album 'Writer's Block' to thank. Hear more about the Swedish trio as Peter talks with Rita Houston during a solo, acoustic stop at WFUV. [5/2/07] |
| Eliot Morris | Alabama-native Eliot Morris has an impressive backing band on his new album, 'What's Mine Is Yours,' but made a solo trip to WFUV for a conversation and performance with Claudia Marshall. [7/13/06] |
| James Morrison | 'Undiscovered' is the new album from the UK's James Morrison, but with a voice that recalls Al Green and Otis Redding -- he won't be for long. Fortunately WFUV was one of the stops on his first trip to New York City, and Rita Houston had a chance to talk with this rising artist. [1/24/07] |
| Allie Moss | Ingrid Michaelson sidewoman Allie Moss spoke to FUV's Alisa Ali about her solo debut--'Passerby.' (2/22/10) |
| Bob Mould | Bob Mould doesn't worry about the whether Hüsker Dü and Sugar will reunite. Instead he's finally comfortable in his own skin, living in Washington, D.C., and following a musical vision of fusing rock and dance influences. Tonight, hear songs from his new album 'District Line' as Bob Mould stops by Studio-A with guitar and amp in hand, for an interview with Darren DeVivo. [1/31/08] |
| Bob Mould #2 | Between Husker Du, Sugar, and DJ-ing gigs, Bob Mould's had a few musical lives, but his latest album, 'Life and Times,' returns the focus to the songwriting style that got him started: voice, guitar, and hard-edged emotion. With these songs in the present, Bob is looking to the past with another project, and spoke about both during an interview with 'FUV's Darren DeVivo. [3/10/09] |
| Peter Mulvey | Claudia Marshall welcomes Peter Mulvey to Studio A for an interview and performance. (April, 2004) |
| Peter Mulvey #2 | As its title suggests, Peter Mulvey's CD 'The Knuckleball Suite' features songs that move in all directions. Peter joined Claudia Marshall in Studio-A to talk about the new album, and the subjects that found their way in. [7/12/06] |
| Shawn Mullins | Last year Shawn Mullins took a few songs to a New Orleans studio for a little extra inspiration. Now he's named his new CD after the 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor, and talks with Darren DeVivo about how the album came together. [1/26/06] |
| Shawn Mullins #2 | The hit song 'Lullaby' is one chapter in the story of Georgia songwriter Shawn Mullins, but he's more inclined to tell the tales of other people. So his latest record -- 'Honeydew' -- is full of character-driven songs, and Shawn stopped by WFUV to share a few of them during an interview with Darren DeVivo. [4/10/08] |
| Mumford and Sons | Mumford Sons formed over a love of acoustic instruments, bluegrass, and vocal harmonies. Their first album, "Sigh No More," is a critical and commercial darling in the UK, and while it won't touchdown stateside for another week, the band stopped by Studio-A for some live tunes and conversation with FUV's Rita Houston. (10/19/09) |
| Alexi Murdoch | Scottish singer-songwriter Alexi Murdoch is happily past the hype that surrounded his 4-song EP, and has finished putting together his full-length debut, 'Time Without Consequence.' He joins Rita Houston in Studio-A to talk about the new album and perform a few of the songs. [7/6/06] |
| Charlie Musselwhite | Blues harpist Charlie Musselwhite has added plenty of electricity to the country blues in his 40 year career, and brought his whole band along to share a few new tunes from his latest CD, 'Delta Hardware,' with host Darren DeVivo. [6/5/06] |
| The Mynabirds | The Mynabirds formed in 2009 when Laura Burrhenn met Richard Swift, shorty after the dissolution of her band Georgie James. The band's debut album 'What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood,' features the help of Monsters of Folk and Bright Eyes producer AJ Mogis, and they spoke with WFUV's Alisa Ali about the band's name, and how Laura's mom's 45s influenced their sound. (6/4/10) |
| Nada Surf | With their fifth album 'Lucky,' the guys from Nada Surf are enjoying a second life as veterans of the indie-pop genre. A couple of Death Cab for Cutie members lend a hand on the record, but we got an acoustic taste of the songs when Matthew Caws and Ira Elliot from the Brooklyn trio talked with Russ Borris in Studio-A. [3/12/08] |
| Johnette Napolitano | After Concrete Blonde called it quits, frontwoman Johnette Napolitano explored other artistic outlets like dance and sculpture, but never abandoned music altogether. Now, with the CD 'Scarred,' she's returned with what she calls her 'first proper solo album' and performed a few of the tunes during a visit with Rita Houston. [5/16/07] |
| Kate Nash | U.K. songwriter Kate Nash has a fan (and a MySpace friend) in Lily Allen, but aside from a similar accent and outspoken style the much buzzed about Lily/Kate comparison doesn't stick when it comes to the songs. 'Made of Bricks' is Kate's debut album and just in time for its release here in the U.S., she and her band dropped by Studio-A for an interview with Rita Houston. [1/8/08] |
| Youssou N'Dour | Claudia Marshall hosts this special conversation with Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour. |
| Neville Brothers | The Neville Brothers are Darren DeVivo's guests in Studio A. (November, 2004) |
| Jeb Loy Nichols | After living in Austin, New York City, London and now Wales, singer-songwriter Jeb Loy Nichols has soaked up a range of musical genres, and recently spoke with Julianne Welby about channeling them into the relaxed, acoustic sound of his fifth album 'Days Are Mighty.' [5/16/08] |
| Nerissa & Katryna Nields | Nerissa and Katryna Nields made their name being in a band, but folk songs inspired their life in music. Now the sisters revisit -- and recycle -- those roots on the new album 'Sister Holler,' and during a conversation with WFUV's John Platt. [9/14/07] |
| Willie Nile | Songwriter Willie Nile is equal parts Greenwich Village and CBGB's, and spoke with Dennis Elsas about his latest CD, called 'Streets of New York.' [6/7/06] |
| Nneka | Nneka was raised in Nigeria, but it wasn't until she went abroad to Germany that she started singing in earnest. Her first US release, 'Concrete Jungle,' brought her to Studio-A where she told FUV's Rita Houston, that while she may have started her career overseas-Africa and the activism of people like Fela Kuti are definitely a part of her music. (11/19/09) |
| North Mississippi All-Stars | Darren DeVivo welcomes the North Mississippi All-Stars to Studio A for an interview and performance. (October, 2003) |
| North Mississippi All Stars #2 | Darren DeVivo welcomes the North Mississippi All-Stars back to Studio A to celebrate their new album. (April, 2005) |
| Nouvelle Vague | Nouvelle Vague brings their Brazilian-tinged take on 80s new wave to Studio A for a visit with Rita Houston. (July, 2005) |
| Ed O'Brien of Radiohead | Radiohead set off a frenzy of buzz last year offering 'pay what you want' downloads of the album 'In Rainbows.' Now that the dust has settled, 'In Rainbows' is being appreciated for its complex but beautiful musicality, and one of the artists responsible - guitarist Ed O'Brien - spoke with Julianne Welby about both the art and business of the album. Tonight, hear that conversation along with live tracks from Radiohead's recent 'Scotch Mist' webcast. [1/11/08] |
| Tim O'Brien | Americana mainstay Tim O'Brien put aside collaboration when it came time to make the new album 'Chameleon' -- relying on just his voice and a deep arsenal of instruments. A few of them made the trip to WFUV recently, when Tim performed a few songs live and talked music with host Darren DeVivo. [4/2/08] |
| Maura O'Connell | Maura O'Connell is Darren Devivo's guest in Studio A for a conversation and performance. (July, 2004) |
| Mark O'Connor and His Hot Swing Trio | Claudia Marshall welcomes Mark O'Connor and his Hot Swing Trio to Studio A. (April 2003) |
| Sinead O'Connor | The angelic-voiced Irish singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor met with Delphine Blue for an interview. (October 8, 2002) |
| Sinead O'Connor #2 | Sinead O'Connor's 20-year career encompasses a range of musical, political, and spiritual passions, and on her new album 'Theology,' it takes two discs to cover what she wanted to say. Tonight, Sinead performs stripped down versions of a few of the new songs, and talks with Rita Houston about her life and career to date. [6/25/07] |
| Odetta | John Platt's recent conversation with the one and only Odetta. [December, 2005] |
| Odetta Remembered | WFUV's John Platt brings you music and memories of Odetta in 'Let It Shine: A Tribute To Odetta.' [12/28/08] |
| Old 97's | Claudia Marshall welcomes the Old 97's to Studio A for an interview and performance. (August, 2004) |
| Ollabelle | From a Sunday night gospel jam in New York City, to a second major label CD. The band Ollabelle talks with Darren DeVivo about the ground they've traveled and the new music to come. [2/8/06] |
| Ollabelle #2 | With a new CD called 'Riverside Battle Songs,' New York-based Ollabelle has made the move from a side project to a full-fledged band, continuing its deep-rooted blend of gospel, blues, and country with an even more cohesive sound than before. Tonight, the band joins Claudia Marshall for some music and conversation in Studio-A. [8/1/06] |
| Mark Olson | Mark Olson made his name in American alt-country as part of The Jayhawks, but wrote his new album mainly overseas. Tonight, in an interview with Rita Houston, Mark brings a few of the musicians he's met to Studio-A to perform songs from his forthcoming album 'The Salvation Blues.' [4/23/07] |
| Mark Olson #2 | Former Jayhawk and Creekdipper Mark Olson has released the second solo album of his 25 year career, 'Many Colored Kite,' which he spoke about with FUV's Claudia Marshall. (6/16/10) |
| One Eskimo | Their first album garnered them international attention and a spot opening for Tori Amos, and that was just One Eskimo's music. They also funded their own music video, featuring themselves as animated characters, which was so well-received it was picked up for full-scale production by Warner Brothers. WFUV's Alisa Ali sat down with Kristian Leontiou and the rest of One Eskimo to talk about their self-titled debut album, their cartoon characters, and their unique creative process. (8/13/09) |
| Tim O'Reagan | For fans of The Jayhawks, the band's drummer Tim O'Reagan does include some of that alt-country sound on his new self-titled CD, but he also reveals his talent at writing well-crafted pop songs. Tonight he shares a few of those tunes live, in an interview with Claudia Marshall. [10/20/06] |
| Beth Orton | Claudia Marshall's recent conversation with Beth Orton, including a live performance of songs from her new CD, 'Comfort of Strangers.' [January 18, 2006] |
| Anders Osborne | While a lot of artists are singer-songwriters, you could argue that Anders Osborne is more of a songwriter-singer. He's written songs for Keb Mo', Tim McGraw, and Johnny Lang among many others, and he's written some new songs for himself on the album, 'American Patchwork,' which he played and talked about with WFUV's Claudia Marshall. (6/4/10) |
| Joan Osborne | Rita Houston welcomes Joan Osborne, singing the heck out of some classic soul tunes from 'How Sweet It Is.' (October, 2002) |
| Joan Osborne #2 | There are few areas of American music that haven't been graced by the soulful voice of Joan Osborne, but now you can cross country music off the list. The CD 'Pretty Little Stranger' focuses more on songwriting than groove, and tonight Joan talks with Dennis Elsas about the writers (including herself) featured on the album. [12/5/06] |
| Judith Owen and Harry Shearer | Claudia Marshall's guests in Studio A are Welsh singer Judith Owen and her husband, comedian/broadcaster/writer Harry Shearer. (June, 2005) |
| Ozomatli | We get as much Ozomatli into Studio A as we can fit, and you can hear the great session and their interview with Darren DeVivo. (June, 2004) |
| Ozomatli #2 | It can be hard to fit all of Ozomatli into the studio. as the LA group currently has seven members, and a world of influences including Latin, Funk, Reggae, and Ska, and it all comes together on their latest album, 'Fire Away.' During their tour Grammy-winners Ozomatli chatted with FUV's Rita Houston about the diversity of music and culture in their native Los Angeles. (5/19/10) |
| Passenger | UK 5-piece Passenger has a debut album 'Wicked Man's Rest' and a talented songwriter at the helm. His name is Mike Rosenberg and during the band's recent trip to New York, he spoke with Claudia Marshall about some of the goals and themes behind his songs. [7/30/08] |
| Ellis Paul | A touring troubadour since the early 90s, Ellis Paul has established himself as one of the foremost singer-songwriters around. Songs new and old are now featured on a compilation called 'Essentials,' and recently Ellis stopped by WFUV to talk with Darren DeVivo about the project. [10/25/06] |
| Ellis Paul #2 | Ellis Paul emerged from the Boston folk scene about twenty years ago alongside Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin, and Martin Sexton, and ended up winning fourteen Boston music awards--second only to Aerosmith. He's not based around Boston anymore, but he's still crafting urbane literate folk pop, which brought him to the Living Room for an 'FUV live concert to show off his new album 'The Day After Everything Changed,' and speak with John Platt about working with Sugarland's Kristian Bush. (5/17/10) |
| Polly Paulusma | Rita Houston welcomes up-and-coming songwriter Polly Paulusma to Studio A. (September, 2004) |
| Michael Penn | With a greatest hits album 'Palms & Runes, Tarot & Tea: A Michael Penn Collection,' and the re-release of his 2005 CD 'Mr. Hollywood Jr., 1947,' singer-songwriter Michael Penn is letting listeners catch up with him, and does the same in a conversation with Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [4/30/07] |
| Elvis Perkins in Dearland | Melancholy musings filled Elvis Perkins' 2007 debut album 'Ash Wednesday,' but things get a little more energized on his latest CD. It's called 'Elvis Perkins in Dearland,' and Elvis and his band shared a few of the new tunes during a recent interview with 'FUV's Alisa Ali. [2/4/09] |
| The Persuasions | The Persuasions' visit with Darren DeVivo, which includes live songs from their new U2 tribute album. [November, 2005] |
| Peter Bjorn & John | Back after the 'Young Folks' explosion, Peter Bjorn & John skip the whistling and tone down the pop on the new album 'Living Thing.' Even though it's a darker affair, the Swedish trio still brings the beats and catchy melodies, and today you can hear acoustic versions of the new tunes as the guys hang out at 'FUV with host Alisa Ali. [3/16/09] |
| Madeleine Peyroux | Moving past the inevitable and unending Billie Holiday comparisons, Madeleine Peyroux continues growing into her own as a singer. On her new album 'Bare Bones' she also let's us hear her songwriting voice, and Madeleine performed a few of the results with her band at 'FUV during an interview with host John Platt. [6/12/09] |
| Glen Phillips | Glen Phillips started writing songs with his Toad The Wet Sprocket bandmates as a teenager, and eight years after the band broke up, is still going strong. Tonight he performs songs from his third solo CD, 'Mr. Lemons,' during a conversation with Claudia Marshall. [6/28/06] |
| Grant Lee Phillips | After an all-acoustic album and the covers record 'Nineteeneighties,' Grant Lee Phillips went back to writing new material for the album 'Strangelet,' and readied his electric guitar for a visit with Julianne Welby in Studio-A. [5/11/07] |
| Sam Phillips (Producer) | The legendary founder of Sun Records gives Rita Houston the story of the early days of rock and R&B, recorded in the last year of his life. (July, 2003) |
| Sam Phillips (Musician) | Rita Houston welcomes singer-songwriter Sam Phillips to Studio A for an interview about 'A Boot and a Shoe' and a live performance. (June, 2004) |
| Sam Phillips (Musician) #2 | Singer-songwriter Sam Phillips' new album is called 'Don't Do Anything,' but she actually did a lot, serving as producer for the first time ever. There are some interesting stories and sounds in the new material, and host Rita Houston got the scoop when Sam stopped by WFUV to perform duo versions of a few of the songs. [6/9/08] |
| Phoenix | Rita Houston welcomes the French band Phoenix to Studio A. (December, 2004) |
| Phoenix #2 | The French band Phoenix adds a live feel to it's rock-synth sound on the new CD 'It's Never Been Like That,' and stopped by WFUV to talk with Rita Houston and perform a few of the songs. [5/10/06] |
| Phoenix #3 | Fending off noise complaints in their hometown of Versailles, French quartet Phoenix made a record that's meant to be played loud. 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix' is full of carefully layered pop anthems and danceable beats, and a session at 'FUV featured Phoenix in an special acoustic duo performance, joined by host Alisa Ali. [5/8/09] |
| Pink Martini | Pink Martini is usually a 'little' orchestra, but FUV's Rita Houston got an intimate performance from the group's founders Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes. (12/11/09) |
| Robert Plant & Alison Krauss | Combining two of the purest voices in rock and bluegrass may seem like an unlikely match, but with T-Bone Burnett at the helm, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have created one of the most distinct sounding albums of the year, 'Raising Sand.' Tonight, find out how it all came together as Robert and Alison talk with Rita Houston. [10/23/07] |
| David Poe | Claudia Marshall welcomes David Poe to Studio A for conversation and performance. (7/05) |
| Steve Poltz | Ten years after his debut album and major label days, San Diego songwriter Steve Poltz is happily doing the indie thing -- hitting the road hard and making records when and how he wants. Appropriately, his latest CD is called 'Traveling,' and just before kicking off a U.S. tour he stopped by Studio-A for a visit with Claudia Marshall. [1/22/08] |
| Steve Poltz #2 | At fifty, Steve Poltz has had quite a career. He was named San Diego's most influential artist of the decade in 2000, was in a popular college radio rock band, co-wrote Jewel's mega hit 'You Were Meant for Me,' and even has a whole album of forty-five second answering machine songs. He stopped by studio-A and told WFUV's Claudia Marshall that on his new album 'Dreamhouse,' he went back to the basics. (4/12/10) |
| Willy Porter | With serious guitar chops and the songwriting skills to match, Wisconsin's Willy Porter has been logging miles as a performer since the early 90s. Now the CD 'Available Light' finds him on his own label and performing with a band, and the whole group stopped by WFUV recently for a conversation with Darren DeVivo. [11/14/06] |
| The Postelles | The Postelles count The Beatles, Motown... and The Strokes as influences, and while they've pored over the Fab Four's catalog it's a Stroke that signed on to produce the New York City band's debut album. Check out a few live tunes as The Postelles talk music with 'FUV's Alisa Ali. [1/5/09] |
| Grace Potter and The Nocturnals | After starting out in Vermont, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals are now playing to growing audiences around the country, thanks in part to their new CD 'Nothing But The Water.' Recently the blues-rock quartet also performed for a few lucky 'FUV listeners in Studio-A, and talked with our Darren DeVivo. [7/19/06] |
| Grace Potter and The Nocturnals #2 | Vermont-based quartet Grace Potter and The Nocturnals grabbed a lot of attention with the bluesy roots rock of 'Nothing But The Water,' but they show no fear of evolving on the new album 'This Is Somewhere.' Tonight, Dennis Elsas welcomes the band (and an owl or two) for a live set in Studio-A. [5/23/07] |
| The Pretenders | Making the album 'Break Up The Concrete' was a quick and dirty, 10-day process for The Pretenders, and during an interview at 'FUV host Rita Houston found that the electric energy of the new songs translates just as well on acoustic guitars. But music isn't all Chrissie Hynde is focused on these days. [9/24/08] |
| Dunstan Prial on producer John Hammond | The new book from Dunstan Prial is called, 'The Producer: John Hammond and the Soul of American Music,' and tonight he and Vin Scelsa cover the history and influence of the man credited with discovering Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen, and more. [8/19/06] |
| John Prine | Rita Houston welcomes the one and only timeless songwriter John Prine to WFUV, after the release of 'Fair & Square'. (July, 2005) |
| Chuck Prophet | The San Francisco-based rock 'n' roller visits with City Folk Morning host Claudia Marshall. (July 18, 2002) |
| Chuck Prophet #2 | Chuck Prophet took a 3 year break from recording his own material, and even though other projects kept him busy, the urge to write crept back in. The result is the new album 'Soap & Water,' and tonight Chuck performs a few of the songs live and solo during a visit with Claudia Marshall. [8/23/07] |
| The Quarrymen | On July 6, 1957, John Lennon was performing with the Liverpool band The Quarrymen and happened to meet another aspiring musician, Paul McCartney. Now that day holds a firm place in music history, and tonight three former Quarrymen -- Colin Hanton, Len Garry, and Rod Davis -- talk with Darren DeVivo to celebrate the 50th anniversary. [3/16/07] |
| Joshua Radin | It's an understatement to say that Joshua Radin quickly found success as a musician. Two years ago he wrote his first song, within months it was featured on national TV, and now he has a major-label record deal. Tonight he talks with Rita Houston about his new album 'We Were Here,' and performs a few of the new songs. [6/12/06] |
| Joshua Radin #2 | Joshua Radin's had his songs on 'Scrubs,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and a major record label. Now he's stepped back into the indie life with the new album 'Simple Times,' and spoke with 'FUV's Alisa Ali about his different artistic outlets for his not-always-cheery mood. [1/23/09] |
| Corinne Bailey Rae | Corinne Bailey Rae's jazzy neo-soul music has won her two Grammy awards, tons of critical acclaim, and commercial success. It's taken four years, but Corinne's follow-up album, 'The Sea,' has come ashore and she dropped by studio-A where she told WFUV's Kara Manning that she wanted this new album to sound grittier. (5/5/10) |
| Bonnie Raitt | Bonnie Raitt in conversation with Claudia Marshall, redhead to redhead. [November, 2005] |
| Tyler Ramsey | While honing his multi-instrumental chops in the Asheville, North Carolina music scene, Tyler Ramsey made sure to take time for his solo work, and now lets an ethereal collection of tunes called 'A Long Dream About Swimming Across The Sea' showcase all that he can do. Band of Horses also took notice and invited him on tour as their guitarist and opening act, but Tyler also made time in his schedule to chat with Alisa Ali in Studio-A. [1/14/08] |
| Robert Randolph | Darren Devivo welcomes pedal steel wizard Robert Randolph (and part of The Family Band) for an interview and performance. (August, 2003) |
| Robert Randolph & The Family Band #2 | It's been five years since Robert Randolph and his pedal steel guitar made the jump from churches to club gigs, and quickly blended his "Sacred Steel" roots with blues, rock, and jazz. The new CD 'Colorblind' adds plenty of funk to the mix as well, and Rita Houston got a taste of it live when Robert and The Family Band stopped by WFUV. [8/17/06] |
| Kenny Rankin | Unique vocalist/interpreter Kenny Rankin's visit to The Whole Wide World with Rita Houston. (August 23, 2002) |
| Nathaniel Rateliff | Nathaniel Rateliff brought his band into WFUV's studio, and while they didn't travel by truck to the Bronx--Nathaniel shared some stories with Claudia Marshall about his days working for a trucking company in Denver, and how even with the success of the new album, 'Memory of Loss,' they'll probably be traveling by van for awhile. (6/3/10) |
| Joe Rathbone | Joe Rathbone's debut got him into coffee shops all over the country, when it was picked up by Starbucks radio. His follow-up ep, 'Mad July,' brought him into Studio-A for a chat and performance with FUV's Claudia Marshall, where he told her that he loves being a musician, but his day job as an elementary school teacher is still pretty cool. (2/9/10) |
| Dave Rawlings Machine | Dave Rawlings Machine is the solo handle for Dave Rawlings who as producer, songwriter, and guitarist is usually found onstage but just outside of the Old Crow Medicine Show and Gillian Welch spotlights. His debut album is 'A Friend of A Friend,' and he showed up with Gillian and his band for some live tunes, and a conversation with WFUV's Rita Houston about early Bob Dylan albums, and recording in Elvis' footprint. (6/3/10) |
| Amy Ray | 'Didn't It Feel Kinder' is album #3 for Amy Ray, and when she unplugged for a solo, acoustic session at 'FUV, she spoke with host Claudia Marshall about her reasons for stepping out of the Indigo Girls on occasion, and how the songs differ in her two musical outlets. [11/12/08] |
| The Redwalls | Chicago four-piece rock band The Redwalls are Dennis Elsas's guests in Studio A. (July, 2005) |
| Eli 'Paperboy' Reed | Eli 'Paperboy' Reed grew up listening to his father's record collection of 60's and 70's soul and country music records, falling in love with the sounds of both Wilson Pickett and Conway Twitty. He spoke to WFUV's Eleanor Kagan about his influences, and the differences of working with a major label for his album, 'Come & Get It.' (6/7/10) |
| Fionn Regan | The album 'The End of History' looks to be the beginning of a long future for Irish singer-songwriter Fionn Regan. Hear why he's been nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize as he shares a few of his gently intricate songs in an interview with Rita Houston. [7/24/07] |
| The Revelations featuring Tre Williams | Brooklyn may not be well-known as a capital of soul, but The Revelations featuring Tre Williams are changing that, mixing together hip hop, gospel, blues, and straight ahead R&B, with energy, heart, and of course...soul. After their debut EP 'Deep Soul' they're set to release a full-length album, and also made a debut visit to 'FUV for an interview with host Claudia Marshall. [7/21/09] |
| Damien Rice | Surprising new Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice visits with Rita Houston. (March 28, 2003) |
| Damien Rice #2 | Darren Devivo welcomes Irish troubadour Damien Rice for an return interview and performance. (July, 2003) |
| Damien Rice #3 | Damien Rice and his band let the songs speak for themselves during a live session with Rita Houston in Studio-A, marking the release of his second solo effort, '9.' [11/15/06] |
| Kim Richey | Pegged as 'country' early on in her career, Kim Richey's spent five albums branching out from the genre where she got her start. Her latest is called 'Chinese Boxes,' and tonight she performs a few of the new tunes in an interview with Claudia Marshall. [6/19/07] |
| Jonathan Richman | Darren DeVivo welcomes Jonathan Richman to Studio A. (December, 2002) |
| Josh Ritter | Rita Houston welcomes Josh Ritter to Studio A for an interview and performance. (September, 2003) |
| Josh Ritter #2 | Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is set to release his fourth CD, 'The Animal Years,' and Rita Houston got an early preview of the album during Josh's recent visit to WFUV. [2/3/06] |
| Josh Ritter #3 | Josh Ritter tackles new sounds and weightier material on his new CD 'The Animal Years,' thanks in part to an impressive backing band. Tonight they join Claudia Marshall for a live session in Studio A. [5/1/06] |
| Josh Ritter #4 | It's been some time since Josh Ritter was fresh out of college, and was discovered at an open mic by Swell Season and The Frames' Glen Hansard. His seventh LP is "So Runs the World Away," which includes a track called 'Folk Bloodbath,' which he played and talked about with WFUV's Claudia Marshall. (5/19/10) |
| Sam Roberts Band | Montreal's Sam Roberts was named 'Artist of the Year' at the 2009 Juno Awards while his band's album 'Love At The End Of The World' earned 'Rock Album of the Year' honors. So times are good for the Sam Roberts Band in Canada, but they're still hard at work trying to win over American music fans. Hear what the buzz is about as the guys stop by 'FUV's Studio-A for an interview with host Alisa Ali. [2/19/09] |
| Robinella and the CC String Band | Claudia Marshall welcomes Knoxville-based Robinella and the CC String Band for an interview and performance. (July, 2003) |
| The Roches | John Platt's conversation with The Roches, including an in-studio performance. [November 2005] |
| The Roches #2 | After twelve years of side projects The Roches return with a new album called 'Moonswept,' and not only does it reunite the voices of Suzzy, Maggie, and Terre, it also finds the trio playing almost all of the instruments themselves. Hear more tonight, as The Roches join John Platt in Studio-A. [3/19/07] |
| Lee Rocker | Darren DeVivo welcomes Lee Rocker and his band to Studio A. Rocker provided the low-end for rockabilly revivalists The Stray Cats, and continues to show his rock and country roots on a new CD, Racin' The Devil. [3/24/06] |
| Lee Rocker #2 | Former Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker travels in new musical directions thanks to the flexibility of a solo career, but those rockabilly roots still remain at the core. Today, hear tunes from his latest album 'Black Cat Bone' as Lee and his band visit with WFUV's Don McGee. [9/13/07] |
| Carrie Rodriguez | After making three duo records with songwriter Chip Taylor, Texas-born Carrie Rodriguez takes center stage on her solo debut, 'Seven Angels On A Bicycle,' and combines an alt-country sound with hints of jazz and blues. Listen in as Carrie and her band visit with Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [8/28/06] |
| Carrie Rodriguez #2 | From fiddler to singer to songwriter, Carrie Rodriguez continues her musical journey with a second album, 'She Ain't Me.' During a return visit with her band to Studio-A Carrie spoke with Claudia Marshall about swapping her longtime duo role with Chip Taylor for the solo road. [8/12/08] |
| Carrie Rodriguez #3 | On her new album, fiddle player and songwriter Carrie Rodriguez talked with FUV's Claudia Marshall about recording some of her father's songs, and putting the 'rock' back in country rock for her new album 'Love and Circumstance.' (4/13/10) |
| Rogue Wave | With Zach Rogue recovering from partial paralysis and Pat Spurgeon's battle with kidney disease, Rogue Wave's fourth album, 'Permalight,' had to overcome a wave of obstacles. It's due out March 2nd, and Rogue Wave spoke with FUV's Claudia Marshall about their recent health trials, and how the lack of a lyric sheet on their new release gives them more excuses to make up the words. (2/5/10) |
| Angus & Julia Stone | Angus and Julia Stone grew up in a musical family, and after having solo acts, they grew tired of the professional music sibling rivalry--and joined forces. It was a good move as their debut 'A Book Like This' went platinum in their native Australia, and their follow-up 'Down the Way,' charted all over the world, which also mimicked its creation which took place on three different continents, which they discussed with FUV's Alisa Ali. (6/9/10) |
| Rolling Stones Press Conference | The Rolling Stones announce their latest album and tour with a live NY press conference and perfromance in Lincon Center. . Dennis Elsas is on the scene with coverage and highlights - May 10, 2005. |
| Mark Ronson | As a producer, Mark Ronson puts his stamp on contemporary classics like Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse, and as a DJ he mixes new and old together to get the dance floor pumping on his own. Tonight with guest Daniel Merriweather, the New Yorker and Londoner shares a few tracks from his album 'Version,' and talks music with Rita Houston. [7/11/07] |
| Josh Rouse | Josh Rouse sits down with Claudia Marshall for an interview and performance after the relase of his album '1972.' (October, 2003) |
| Josh Rouse #2 | Josh Rouse has been living out in the seaside of Valencia, Spain for a number of years now, but most people probably still associate him with his Nashville-influenced rootsy-folk sound. He told FUV's Claudia Marshall that while he hasn't put down his nylon string guitar he's not against adding Cuban beats and Spanish lyrics to the tunes on his new album 'El Turista.' (3/9/10) |
| Darius Rucker | Darren DeVivo welcomes Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker, to talk about his solo release and do some beautiful singing. (September, 2002) |
| Xavier Rudd | Meet this Australian multi-instrumentalist who's become a music-festival sensation - Xavier Rudd talks with Claudia Marshall. (July, 2005) |
| Xavier Rudd #2 | Having soaked up the spirit and music of his native Australia, Xavier Rudd happily shares it with anyone willing to listen, and his audience is now international thanks to stardom 'down under,' growing buzz, and the new album 'White Moth.' Tonight Rita Houston and a few lucky 'FUV members are in the crowd as Xavier performs a live set in Studio-A. [7/26/07] |
| Phil Roy | Darren DeVivo welcomes Phil Roy to Studio A for one of his regular visits. (January, 2004) |
| Phil Roy #2 | Soulful songwriter Phil Roy came out of some tough times to record the forthcoming album 'The Great Longing,' and spoke with WFUV's John Platt about a new perspective he's taken in his life and his music. [12/06/06] |
| Raphael Saadiq | Detroit, Philly, Memphis... Raphael Saadiq's soaked up classic soul sounds from each, and pays tribute by channeling them into his own songs. His third solo album, 'The Way I See It,' is a love letter of sorts to the genre, and he performed a couple of the new tunes live during a conversation with 'FUV's Rita Houston. [12/1/08] |
| Buffy Sainte-Marie | Host John Platt got to sit in with Buffy Sainte-Marie during her visit to FUV to discuss 'Running for the Drum,' her first studio album in thirteen years. (9/25/09) |
| Jenny Scheinman | Established violinist, composer, and arranger Jenny Scheinman keeps her instrument in its case a bit more on her new self-titled album, taking a dare and a new role as a singer. Recently she and guitarist Adam Levy stopped by Studio-A to share a few new songs and choice covers during an interview with Claudia Marshall. [6/4/08] |
| Adam Schlesinger | Alongside Fountains of Wayne, Ivy, and movie work, Adam Schlesinger entered new territory a few years ago by co-writing the score for the musical 'Cry Baby.' Now he's up for a Tony Award, and spoke about the whole Broadway experience with Claudia Marshall. [5/15/08] |
| Patti Scialfa | Roots rock gets a strong dose of soul on Patti Scialfa's new solo album 'Play It As It Lays,' and host Dennis Elsas heard a few firsthand details on Patti's music making process when she brought her whole band to WFUV. [9/5/07] |
| John Scofield | Guitar great John Scofield is Darren DeVivo's guest in Studio A. (June, 2005) |
| Gil Scott-Heron | Since writing poetry as a teenager and making his first foray into songs on 1970's 'Small Talk at 125th & Lenox,' Gil Scott-Heron's merging of message and music has influenced a range of activists and artists. Tonight, the 'Godfather of Rap' talks with Claudia Marshall about the motives and challenges of his continuing career, and performs a few songs live in Studio-A. [9/13/07] |
| Author John Sellers | In person and in his new book 'Perfect From Now On: How Indie Rock Saved My Life,' author John Sellers doesn't hold back any bold statements about music he does and doesn't like, and is happy to explain just where indie rock falls in the spectrum. Tonight, Julianne Welby gets to the bottom of how music changed him, and why there was math involved. [3/29/07] |
| Pete Seeger | From political anthems to children's sing-a-longs, Pete Seeger's contribution to music is immeasurable. In honor of his 87th birthday, we go back to 1995 when he visited WFUV to talk with Rita Houston. |
| Martin Sexton | Perennial favorite Martin Sexton visits in Studio A with City Folk Morning host Claudia Marshall. (March 6, 2003) |
| Martin Sexton #2 | The 1996 CD 'Black Sheep' was the first many of us had heard of Martin Sexton, and that year he also made his first trip to WFUV for a conversation with Rita Houston. [6/24/96] |
| Martin Sexton #3 | Although he's saddled with the 'singer-songwriter' label, Martin Sexton's versatile voice and down home sound can cross over into almost any genre, and these days he has the band to help him out. He also has a whole new batch of songs thanks to his latest album 'Seeds,' and shared a few of them during an interview with Rita Houston. [2/5/07] |
| Martin Sexton & Assembly of Dust | It's a 2-for-1 live session as Darren DeVivo welcomes soulful singer-songwriter Martin Sexton and "hick funk" jam band Assembly of Dust to Studio A. [4/21/06] |
| Ryan Shaw | Ryan Shaw is a new name in new soul, but he might have you thinking back to artists like Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. The album 'This Is Ryan Shaw,' introduces us to a passionate voice and a spirited performer, and Rita Houston welcomed both Ryan and his band to Studio-A for a live taste of the songs. [3/22/07] |
| She & Him | Actress Zooey Deschanel and Monster of Folk indie rock M Ward met while working on a movie together, and formed She & Him based upon a mutual love of Phil Spector style-production and analog equipment. Their second album is called, 'She & Him: Volume Two,' and they chatted with Rita Houston about the album, NRBQ, and Skeeter Davis. (3/23/10) |
| Will Sheff of Okkervil River | Austin band Okkervil River continues to build on its alt-country/indie-rock mix with the new album 'The Stand Ins.' Frontman Will Sheff takes care of the high word count story-songs, and shared a couple of them solo and acoustic, during an interview with 'FUV's Rich McLaughlin. [12/10/08] |
| Author Rob Sheffield | Rob Sheffield is a contributing editor at 'Rolling Stone' and a confessed cassette addict, so his book 'Love Is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time' is partly a chronicle of his obsession. But the memoir also reflects a trying time in Sheffield's life, where he grappled with the death of his wife and the music he once loved. So tonight, it's tales of musical woo-ing, grieving, and healing, as Rob Sheffield chats with Julianne Welby. [1/14/08] |
| Duncan Sheik | Claudia Marshall welcomes Duncan Sheik for a special performance at the Museum of Television and Radio, complete with live studio audience. (February, 2003) |
| Duncan Sheik #2 | 'White Limousine' is Duncan Sheik's first CD in four years, but he's kept busy composing for the stage. He spoke with Darren DeVivo on the heels of the new CD, and two new plays. [2/21/06] |
| Duncan Sheik & the cast of 'Spring Awakening' | Duncan Sheik didn't walk away from music between albums, and instead kept busy composing songs for the musical 'Spring Awakening.' The show has finally hit the Broadway stage, but tonight we hear small scale versions of a few of the songs as John Platt welcomes Duncan and members of the cast to Studio-A. [1/11/07] |
| Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens | Gospel, soul, spirit and patience all make their way into the music of Naomi Shelton, a Brooklynite-via-Alabama who's just released her full-length debut album 'What Have You Done, My Brother?' at the age of 66. A trio of sweet voices called 'The Gospel Queens' and an amazing band help her pull off the sound live, and Naomi recently shared a few tunes at 'FUV during an interview with host Claudia Marshall. [7/20/09] |
| Richard Shindell | Claudia Marshall welcomes Richard Shindell, all the way from his Argentina home, for an interview and performance of some new songs. (April, 2004) |
| Richard Shindell #2 | Richard Shindell's had some time to process life as an expatriate New Yorker since moving to Argentina in 2000, but on the new album 'South of Delia' the talented lyricist lets the words of other artists tell his story. Hear songs from Bob Dylan, Josh Ritter and more as Richard Shindell joins host John Platt in Studio-A. [4/23/07] |
| Richard Shindell #3 | Richard Shindell writes songs, he sings songs, and he plays a ton of instruments on his sixth studio album 'Not Far Now,' and the characters he sings about wear a lot of hats too. He has written songs from the perspective of an INS officer, a Confederate drummer boy, and an Argentinean grandmother. That's one reason we felt honored when Richard came into Studio-A to talk with host Claudia Marshall, and give his own point of view. [11/13/09] |
| Michelle Shocked | When Michelle Shocked took the stage at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2003, a gospel band and choir came along with her. Luckily, someone hit record too, and now whole event can be found on Michelle's new live album 'To Heaven U Ride.' Tonight, Claudia Marshall gets more of the story during a conversation and performance with Michelle Shocked in Studio-A. [8/29/07] |
| The Shout Out Louds | After gaining international attention a few years back, the Stockholm-based group, The Shout Out Louds, we're constantly on the job, touring, and making records. After a little bit of time off they we're back at it again, making a new album, 'Work,' with Shins' and Modest Mouse producing legend Phil Ek. They dropped by studio-A for a chat with WFUV's Alisa Ali, where they showed off some new tunes, and talked about how they spent their vacation. (3/5/10) |
| Sia | Sia is an Australian songwriter living in New York with a killer voice many of us heard thanks to Zero 7 and the finale of 'Six Feet Under.' Now she's having some fun with her new solo album 'Some People Have Real Problems' and brought her band by 'FUV to play a few songs during an interview with Rita Houston. [1/7/08] |
| Sigur Ros | Rita Houston visits with the inventive Icelandic band, Sigur Ros. |
| The Silver Seas | Pals Daniel Tashian and Jason Lehning started making music and a name around Nashville as as The Bees a few years ago. Now, as The Silver Seas, they've released an album called 'High Society' and shared some of the 70s pop flavor live at WFUV during an interview with Dennis Elsas. [4/2/08] |
| Harper Simon | Former member of Menlo Park, part of The Heavy Circles, and son to one half of Simon and Garfunkel, Harper Simon, talks about his debut album with FUV's Rita Houston. (10/30/09) |
| Paul Simon | Rita Houston welcomes Paul Simon to Studio A to talk about everything under the sun. (February, 2003) |
| Simon and Garfunkel Press Conference | Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel announce their Old Friends Reunion Tour with a live performance and press conference at New York's Bottom Line. Dennis Elsas hosts this live broadcast from September 9, 2003. |
| Simple Kid | After getting tied up in the business of music, Ireland's Simple Kid found his way back to the fun. '2' is the latest installment in his lo-fi mash-up sound, but an interview with Rita Houston went even more basic, with just Simple Kid, his brother, and their acoustic guitars. [8/14/07] |
| Langhorne Slim | Blues, soul, folk, country, and punk all come together in the music of Langhorne Slim and his band The War Eagles, and host Claudia Marshall got some of the details behind Langhorne's sound, name, and new self-titled album when the guys stopped by 'FUV. [10/10/08] |
| Langhorne Slim #2 | After walking the 'rebel side' of folk on his last album with The War Eagles, Langhorne Slim takes a step forward in songwriting on his new record, 'Be Set Free.' He got to share that mix of raw vocal energy and direct, poignant lyrics on a few impressive stages this past year, and on the stage of 'FUV's Studio A, Langhorne spoke about gigs and the goals for the album with host Claudia Marshall. [9/28/09] |
| P.F. Sloan | After taking a break from music, legendary 60s songwriter P.F. Sloan is back with a new album called 'Sailover,' and talks with WFUV's Dennis Elsas about music past and present. [8/22/06] |
| April Smith and The Great Picture Show | They're so new they don't even have a studio release-yet. April Smith and The Great Picture Show have been making waves across the New York City's bar and club circuit, and have gotten the attention—the good kind—of the celebrity blogosphere. April stopped by WFUV's Studio A to talk with Rita Houston about how her early music influences of the The Andrews Sisters and Fats Waller, can exist in her repertoire alongside her other favorites like Tom Waits and PJ Harvey. (8/24/09) |
| Jonah Smith | Whether it's jazz, Americana, or rock, there's a lot of soul in all of Jonah Smith's music, and recently the New York City-based artist shared a few songs from his self-titled CD during an interview with Rita Houston. [7/14/06] |
| Meaghan Smith | While Meaghan Smith would not be the first classically trained singer we've had in studio-A, she might be the first classically-trained animator to stop by for a conversation and musical performance. She was down from Canada to speak with FUV's Darren Devivo about her love of classic pop music, vintage production, and her debut CD, 'The Cricket's Orchestra.' (12/12/08) |
| Jonah Smith #2 | Whether you call it folk or soul, Jonah Smith's sound manages to bring people together: his fans helped him fund his new CD 'Lights On,' and he's launched an interesting project to try and foster more community among fellow Brooklyn musicians. But music is the main focus, and Jonah made a return visit to 'FUV to share a few new tunes in an interview with host Claudia Marshall. [8/18/09] |
| Mindy Smith | A mere five years after deciding to make music her career, Long Island-born Mindy Smith found herself in Nashville, on a Dolly Parton tribute CD, and signed to a record deal. Her debut 'One Moment More' earned her even more attention, and now she's back to talk with Claudia Marshall about her sophomore release, 'Long Island Shores.' [9/26/06] |
| Patti Smith | Patti Smith and her band stop by Studio A for conversation and live performance with Dennis Elsas. (September, 2004) |
| Patti Smith #2 | Covering a Van Morrison song put her on the map in 1975, and ever since, Patti Smith has never shied from adding her own punk rock poetry to the words of others. Now, the entire album 'Twelve' is devoted to some of her favorite lyricists, and host Rita Houston gets the backstory as Patti, Jackson Smith, and Lenny Kaye visit the WFUV studios. [4/11/07] |
| Patti Smith: Horses | Patti Smith's debut album was a mix of poetry and music that is as powerful and influential today as it was when it was released in 1975. WFUV's Rita Houston hosts this special program with comments by Patti Smith, her collaborators Lenny Kaye and John Cale, and journalist Anthony DeCurtis. In addition to newly remastered tracks from the original album, the special feature also includes live versions of Horses songs recorded in 2005 by Patti Smith and her band. |
| Chris Smither | The acoustic folk and blues mix doesn't get much better than Chris Smither, and critics are calling his new album 'Leave The Light On' one of his best. Listen in as John Platt welcomes Chris to Studio-A for a live performance and conversation. [12/1/06] |
| Chris Smither #2 | Chris Smither's new album is called, 'Time Stands Still,' and while he may have earned the right to stop the clock after a successful forty-odd year career---artistically his music has definitely not reached a standstill. For one thing he's performing and touring as a trio, and as he told FUV's Darren Devivo during a recent interview in studio-A, his songwriting is still going in new directions. (12/10/09) |
| The Smithereens | As members of The Smithereens, New Jersey's own Pat DiNizio and Dennis Diken have been playing music together for over 20 years, but a new CD focuses on music made before they even became a band. So when the guys stopped by 'FUV before heading out on a 'Blues Cruise' in New York City, Dennis Elsas got the scoop on the album 'Meet The Smithereens: Tribute to The Beatles.' [8/15/06] |
| Todd Snider | Singer-songwriter Todd Snider happily falls among the Nashville outsiders, and thanks to steady touring and writing has a faithful following that appreciates every word, lyric, and on-stage commentary. The EP 'Live with The Devil You Know' is one of the latest projects to fill the time between studio albums, and Todd brought his solo, acoustic show to WFUV for an interview with Darren DeVivo. [10/25/07] |
| Todd Snider #2 | While other Seattle musicians like Nirvana and Pearl Jam introduced audiences to grunge rock in the early 1990s Todd Snider was coming out of that same Northwest scene playing Americana music chock full of humorous lyrics delivered by a trove of hardscrabble narrators. He sat down in Studio A with FUV's John Platt to discuss his latest album, 'The Excitement Plan,' which features more of his standard down on your luck characters and top-notch production from Don Was. [6/11/09] |
| Phoebe Snow | From 1974's 'Poetry Man' to 2003's 'Natural Wonder' and her latest return to performing, a few years and a lot of music have gone by since Phoebe Snow released her debut. Music hasn't always been at the forefront of her life during that time, but that voice and gift for performing proved as strong as ever when Phoebe joined Dennis Elsas in Studio-A for a special pre-show rehearsal. [10/18/07] |
| Jill Sobule | There are two big themes on Jill Sobule's new album 'California Years': the Golden State and the feel-good support of Jill's fans. She asked for help meeting the budget to make a record, they came through, and now Jill's hit the road to share the songs. One stop was 'FUV's Studio-A, for an interview with Claudia Marshall. [4/16/09] |
| Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore | Both from the mountains of Kentucky, Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore decided to come together with another Kentucky native, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, to make the album, 'Dear Companion.' In a recent visit to studio-A they shared some songs with FUV's Alisa Ali, and talked about the threat of mountaintop removal mining on Kentucky's coalmining communities. (3/5/10) |
| Son Volt | Claudia Marshall welcomes the newly ressurrected Son Volt to Studio A for conversation and performance. (July, 2005) |
| Son Volt #2 | After creating the driving rocker 'Okemah and the Melody of Riot,' Son Volt frontman Jay Farrar was looking to incorporate more sounds into his music. The result is the band's rich and textured new album 'The Search,' but in Studio-A they went back to basics during a conversation with Claudia Marshall. [2/22/07] |
| Soulive | The band Soulive's high energy groove is now part of the Stax Records roster thanks to their new album 'No Place Like Soul.' And, alongside the new label is a new band member who adds a full-time voice to the Soulive sound. Hear more about Soulive's latest chapter, as Claudia Marshall welcomes the band to Studio-A. [7/25/07] |
| J. D. Souther | Channeling a bit of Texas into the Southern California sound, J. D. Souther lent a hand on a long list of 70s hits recorded by The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and more. Jazz makes its way into his new album -- his first in 25 years -- called 'If The World Was You,' and host John Platt welcomed J. D. to 'FUV to perform a few songs live. [5/29/09] |
| South Memphis String Band | South Memphis String band formed in some free moments during a Jim Dickinson produced recording session between North Mississippi All Star Luther Dickinson, Squirrel Nut Zipper Jimbo Mathis, and Grammy-winning bluesman Alvin Youngblood Hart. The trio told WFUV's Darren Devivo that it was from those humble jam session origins that the band decided to record an album which drew on their Mississippi roots, 'Home Sweet Home.' (4/1/10) |
| Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes | Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes showed FUV's Dennis Elsas why they're biggest little band from New Jersey during a session with songs from their new album 'Pills and Ammo.' |
| Regina Spektor | The Bronx, The Strokes, Russia and a little song called 'Fidelity' all play a role in the accelerating career of Regina Spektor, and fellow Bronxite Alisa Ali heard more of the details and a few solo songs during Regina's first ever stop in Studio-A. [7/28/08] |
| Regina Spektor #2 | Regina Spektor wanted to get the songs just right for her new album 'Far,' and so she took 3 years and 4 producers to flesh out all of that music in her mind. But it all works on piano too, and that's how Regina performed a couple of new tunes during an interview with 'FUV's Kara Manning. [6/12/09] |
| Wesley Stace (a.k.a. John Wesley Harding) | The new novel 'By, George' finds Wesley Stace returning to his author gig with a ventriloquist dummy in tow, but in a recent stop at WFUV, he also updated host Vin Scelsa on his latest work as songwriter John Wesley Harding. [8/18/07] |
| Ralph Stanley | Rita Houston hosts an interview and performance with this master of traditional American music. (June 12, 2002) |
| Mavis Staples | Join Rita Houston for songs and stories from the great Mavis Staples. (September, 2004) |
| Ringo Starr | Darren DeVivo hosts a special conversation with Ringo Starr. (June, 2003) |
| Ringo Starr #2 | Ringo Starr has plenty of musical history to draw from, but whether it's with his 'All Starr Band' or supporting the new Beatles/Cirque du Soleil collaboration 'LOVE' - he's content to keep making more. Tonight, Ringo sits down for a pre-show chat with Dennis Elsas. [July 2006] |
| Ringo Starr #3 | February 7th brought The Beatles to New York City in 1964, and this year it finds Ringo Starr talking to Dennis Elsas about the anniversary and his new solo album 'Liverpool 8.' Hear how producer Dave Stewart (yes, the Eurythmic) became part of the project and what musical backgrounds influenced the album's sound. [1/22/08] |
| Stars | After seven years together, Canadian band Stars shows its veteran status with the carefully constructed 'In Our Bedroom After the War.' Giving voice to the pining, dramatic, indie pop are Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell, and they also spoke for the band when Stars visited with Russ Borris. [9/14/07] |
| Stars #2 | Stars are releasing a new album of their eloquent indie pop tomorrow. It's called 'The Five Ghosts,' and they chatted and played some new tunes for FUV's Rita Houston. (6/3/10) |
| Sting | Legendary singer, songwriter, performer and former Police frontman Sting talks with Claudia Marshall. (November, 2003) |
| Joss Stone | Rita Houston welcomes British soul sensation Joss Stone for an interview and performance - her first ever on U.S. radio. (September, 2003) |
| Joss Stone #2 | Rita Houston hosts a return visit by Joss Stone, including a live performance. [May 24, 2005] |
| Joss Stone #3 | Two previous albums let us know Joss Stone was a soulful force to be reckoned with, but her latest CD 'Introducing Joss Stone' is where she finally feels she got it right. Tonight, Joss talks with Rita Houston about songwriting and finally taking creative control of her work. [2/12/07] |
| Marty Stuart | Rita Houston visits with country music's great ambassador, Marty Stuart, who brought his band The Fabulous Superlatives to WFUV for a few songs from the new CD, 'Live At The Ryman.' [1/23/06] |
| The Subdudes | Most have The Subdudes have moved away from New Orleans but it's still at the core of their musical soul. So, on the new album 'Street Symphony,' the songs are tales and portraits of the Crescent City in the signature Subdudes style, and the band performed a few of the tunes live during an interview with Dennis Elsas. [11/15/07] |
| Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs | Two unique voices, Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, have each contributed songs to pop music history. Now on the new album 'Under The Covers Vol. 1,' they're focusing on other people's songs, and specifically some of their favorites from the 1960s. Tonight Matthew and Susanna join Rita Houston for a live session in Studio-A. [7/19/06] |
| The Swell Season | The Frames' Glen Hansard and Czech singer and pianist Marketa Irglova formed the musical duo The Swell Season as a side project, and after contributing songs for the film 'Once,' ended up in the lead roles. Hear how that happened, along with a few songs from the unique movie musical as The Swell Season joins Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [7/24/07] |
| The Swell Season #2 | For Glen Hansard of the Frames, and Czech Pianist Marketa Irglova, The Swell Season started off as a diversion from their main projects. With the success of the movie, 'Once,' and the Oscar for their song 'Falling Slowly,' the duo decided this was more than a one-time thing, and released a follow-up album, 'Strict Joy.' They played some new tunes for FUV's Claudia Marshall, and Glen talked about Bono, Leonard Cohen, and the appropriateness of break-up songs on the new album. (1/21/10) |
| T. Rex Tribute | With Joe Hurley and Edward Rogers at the helm, a cast of life-long T. Rex fans took the stage in September '07 for '20th Century Boy: A T. Rex & Mark Bolan 30th Anniversary Celebration.' A few days before, Darren DeVivo welcomed a full house of musicians to Studio-A and heard a stripped-down, sneak peak of the tribute. [9/26/07] |
| Chip Taylor | An artist could probably call it quits after writing 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel Of The Morning,' but Chip Taylor's kept making music and also branched out into other careers. His memoir 'Songs From A Dutch Tour' covers that varied territory -- from Yonkers, NY to Holland to the racetrack -- and Chip told a few of the stories in person, during an interview with 'FUV's Claudia Marshall. [3/24/09] |
| James Taylor | Claudia Marshall's extensive interview with James Taylor. (October, 2002) |
| Lewis Taylor | It's rock, soul, and conversation with U.K. artist Lewis Taylor. He joins Rita Houston in the studio following his first U.S. performance. |
| Maria Taylor | After some time in bands and the duo Azure Ray, LA-based songwriter Maria Taylor continues settling into her solo career with the release of her third album, 'LadyLuck.' She's not alone though -- bringing a stellar band to 'FUV's Studio-A, and talking with host Darren DeVivo about collaborating with REM's Michael Stipe. [4/13/09] |
| Susan Tedeschi | After a 2005 album of covers, Susan Tedeschi returns to her own songs on the new album 'Back To The River.' Aside from the influence of an impressive list of co-writers (including husband Derek Trucks), her own ears have soaked up a lot over the years. So while the blues is still at the core of the record, Susan's versatile voice tackles a range of sounds and topics, and she shared a few of the results during an interview with 'FUV's Darren DeVivo. [11/12/08] |
| Author Studs Terkel | Music is only one facet of Studs Terkel award-winning career as Music is only one facet of Studs Terkel award-winning career as and some of the legendary artists he's interviewed. As we help and some of the legendary artists he's interviewed. As we help Morning's Julianne Welby. [11/14/05] |
| Thao with The Get Down Stay Down | There's a playful vibe to the sound of Thao and The Get Down Stay Down, but a little darkness and melancholy lurks in the layers below the surface. 'We Brave Bee Stings and All' is the band's new album, and Ben Jones caught up with Thao Nguyen and the whole crew during their continuing tour. [3/25/08] |
| Thao with The Get Down Stay Down #2 | Thao Nguyen last stopped by as a solo performer with the Hotel Cafe Tour, but this time around she brought her band The Get Down Stay Down into Studio-A to play some tunes from their new album 'Know Better Learn Faster.' While the earlier albums had a mellow feel, Thao told FUV's Alisa Ali they've definitely grown more rambunctious, and more electric on their recent disc. (11/4/09) |
| Bow Thayer | After playing in bands for much of his twenty years in music, Vermont singer-songwriter Bow Thayer is back in the solo role on the new album 'Spend It All,' but he's certainly not alone. Special guest Levon Helm joined him on the record, and Bow's band 'Perfect Train Wreck' came along to WFUV for an interview with Dennis Elsas. [3/30/07] |
| They Might Be Giants | New Yorkers John Flansburgh and John Linnell are also known as the songwriting duo behind They Might Be Giants, and Claudia Marshall got the scoop on how they keep the tunes - and the band - going, even after over 20 years of making music. [11/10/06] |
| They Might Be Giants #2 | John Flansburgh and John Linnell are the songwriting duo behind They Might Be Giants, and Claudia Marshall once again tried to rein them in when they stopped by 'FUV to play tunes from the band's new album 'The Else' and talk about a big upcoming show. [1/8/08] |
| They Might Be Giants #3 | They Might Be Giants are fresh off a Grammy win and busy with a now 2-part career: music for kids, and music for adults. Catch up with John Flansburgh and John Linnell from the band as they join host Claudia Marshall in 'FUV's Studio-A. [5/7/09] |
| Chris Thile | Mandolin phenom Chris Thile is well versed in bluegrass, but from the band Nickel Creek to his own solo albums he's worked tirelessly to break any boundaries in the genre. 'How To Grow A Woman From The Ground' is his latest, and it was a full house when Chris brought his new band to Studio-A for an interview with Claudia Marshall. [8/29/06] |
| Sandi Thom | There's been both buzz and controversy surrounding Sandi Thom's rising career, but the Scottish singer-songwriter is only in it for the music. Tonight she talks with Rita Houston about her debut CD, called 'Smile...It Confuses People.' [8/2/06] |
| Rosie Thomas | Free of a record label, Seattle's Rosie Thomas took her time creating the indie folk-pop of her new album 'These Friends of Mine,' and also included a few friends like Sufjan Stevens in the process. Tonight, she joins Claudia Marshall in Studio-A to perform a few of the new songs. [5/10/07] |
| Richard Thompson | Richard Thompson joins John Platt for an interview and performance to celebrate the release of 'The Old Kit Bag.' (March, 2003) |
| Teddy Thompson | Teddy Thompson is the product of musical parents (Richard and Linda Thompson) but he has honed and developed his own creative voice. With a new CD, Separate Ways, Teddy returns after a six year wait, and he stopped by WFUV for a visit with our Claudia Marshall. [3/28/06] |
| Teddy Thompson #2 | Singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson is known for adding a dose of melancholy to his polished folk-pop tunes, but he takes it in a countrified direction on the new album 'Upfront and Down Low.' As it turns out, Teddy is schooled in country classics, and brought a full string section along to share a few of the reworked songs with host Claudia Marshall in Studio-A. [7/17/07] |
| Paul Thorn | Preachers, Dean Martin, gospel music, and Elvis Presley's hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi all have a place in Paul Thorn's songs, and after twenty-something years of taking the long road to success he's released his fifth album 'A Long Way From Tupelo' on his own indie label. A thousand miles from Tupelo is where Paul and his band caught up with Claudia Marshall, during a story-filled session in Studio-A. [3/18/08] |
| Tracey Thorn | Between her work in Everything But The Girl and her collaboration with Massive Attack, Tracey Thorn was one of the more recognizable English pop vocalists of the 90s. She's also had a successful career as a solo artist, and she told WFUV's Rita Houston her third release as a standalone, 'Love and Its Opposites,' draws strongly on the musical home she keeps with her longtime partner and bandmate Ben Watt. (4/8/10) |
| The Thorns | Dennis Elsas welcomes harmony-rific supergroup The Thorns - that's Matthew Sweet, Pete Droge, and Shawn Mullins - to Studio A. [April, 2003] |
| The Thrills | One of the more exciting things in music in 2003: Rita Houston welcomes Irish newcomers The Thrills to Studio A. (August, 2003) |
| Tin Hat | The free-form chamber music ensemble Tin Hat Trio reformed this year as Tin Hat, and with the release of the album 'The Sad Machinery of Spring' stopped by WFUV to catch up with Rita Houston. [1/25/07] |
| Emiliana Torrini | Iceland's Emiliana Torrini is back with a new album called 'Me and Armini,' and while the songs span a range of genres they're all held together by Emiliana's sweet but strong voice. Host Rich McLaughlin had a chance to hear that voice live and acoustic when Emiliana stopped by WFUV, and between songs she explained the past and present spark in her need to create. [10/3/08] |
| Allen Toussaint | As a songwriter, producer, arranger and more, Allen Toussaint's made his mark on music since the 60s, but his new album 'The Bright Mississippi' returns the spotlight to Allen the artist. At the piano, he leads an all-star band of musicians through some New Orleans jazz classics, and he performed a few of them during an interview with Rita Houston in 'FUV's Studio-A. [4/20/09] |
| Kristina Train | WFUV's Rita Houston introduces us to Kristina Train, whose voice harkens back to the glory days of Stax Records, and brings to mind the microphone-commanding singing of Laura Nyro and Alison Krauss. Kristina's debut album, 'Spilt Milk,' was produced by Jimmy Hogarth the wunderkind producer behind such FUV faves as Sia, KT Tunstall, and Duffy. [9/10/09] |
| Tres Chicas | Lynn Blakey, Caitlin Cary, and Tonya Lamm - three established singer-songwriters who call North Carolina home - got together 7 years ago to play music for fun. Now, as Tres Chicas, the trio is celebrating the release of its second CD, 'Bloom, Red & The Ordinary Girl,' and joins the release of its second CD, 'Bloom, Red & The Ordinary Girl,' and joins |
| Derek Trucks Band | It's a packed Studio A as the Derek Trucks Band joins Claudia Marshall with some live music, conversation, and a new CD called 'Songlines.' [1/23/06] |
| Derek Trucks Band #2 | Slide-guitar specialist Derek Trucks continues his balancing act between the studio, the road, and home with a new release from the Derek Trucks Band called 'Already Free.' Derek and the guys also stopped by 'FUV for a live performance and interview with host Claudia Marshall, and explained how a live band stays inspired in the studio. [11/4/08] |
| KT Tunstall | With U.K. music fans already on the 'Eye To The Telescope' bandwagon, some lucky WFUV members got let in on the secret that KT Tunstall was an artist to watch, and were treated to this live session and conversation with Rita Houston. [11/10/05] |
| KT Tunstall #2 | After 3 years on the road performing songs from multi-platinum 'Eye To The Telescope,' KT Tunstall faced the daunting task of heading back into the studio to create a follow up. We'll have to wait 'til fall to hear all of 'Drastic Fantastic,' but tonight KT performs a new tune and a favorite live in Studio-A, during a chat with Claudia Marshall. [7/16/07] |
| Turin Brakes | Rita Houston welcomes cool British pop duo Turin Brakes for an interview and performance. (July, 2003) |
| Gecko Turner | Gecko Turner adds Brazilian, Spanish, and reggae flavors to his own songs - and even one of Bob Dylan's - on his new CD 'Guapapasea!' During his first trip to New York City, Gecko brought his full band to WFUV to treat Rita Houston to a laid-back live session. [5/23/06] |
| Jeff Tweedy | Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo fame) stops by for a visit with Claudia Marshall. [November, 2005] |
| Dan Tyminski | Dan Tyminski's picking and singing has earned the respect of his peers, and a growing audience thanks to his roles in Alison Krauss & Union Station and 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' But Dan is fronting the band on his new solo album 'Wheels,' and recently spoke with host Claudia Marshall about the project during a stop in Studio-A. [6/24/08] |
| Soozie Tyrell | Dennis Elsas welcomes fiddler (and E Street Band member) Soozie Tyrell for an interview and performance. (April, 2003) |
| Suzanne Vega | Rita Houston welcomes Suzanne Vega to Studio A for this interview and performance from Spring 2003. |
| Suzanne Vega #2 | Suzanne Vega is Rita Houston's guest for conversation and performance. [November, 2005] |
| Suzanne Vega #3 | It's been twenty-five years since Suzanne Vega broke out as an international success with the little self-titled debut that could (and did) go platinum. At WFUV we've loved her songs for years, and when she stopped by Studio-A she treated Claudia Marshall to some stripped down re-workings of her classic--but not quite so obvious--love songs from her new album, 'Close Up, Volume 1: Love Songs.' (1/29/10) |
| Laura Veirs | Laura Veirs' new album might have been released in the winter, but it's definitely an album of the summer, complete with a name stolen from a variety of Georgia peach--'July Flame.' It was produced by Sufjan Stevens and Decemberists' producer (and boyfriend) Tucker Martine, and during an interview and performance in Studio-A with WFUV's Kara Manning, Laura talked about working with My Morning Jacket's Jim James. (2/15/10) |
| Julian Velard | New York singer-songwriter Julian Velard references Harry Nilsson, Michael Jackson, and Taj Mahal when describing his piano-based music, and Claudia Marshall finds out how it all fits together on the EP 'The Movies Without You' and during a conversation in Studio-A. [2/20/07] |
| Villagers | Villagers might not sound like the name of a solo project, but like Conor Oberst in Bright Eyes--this is a band of one Conor--Conor O'Brien. His debut album of careful raw alt rock, 'Becoming a Jackal,' has been gathering a lot of praise, and he played some tunes live during an intimate conversation with Rita Houston. (6/23/10) |
| Mike Viola | Mike Viola's been a musical mainstay in Boston and New York, made solo albums and band records with The Candy Butchers, and delved into the movie world. Writing songs with Dan Bern for 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' is his latest film work and an upcoming move to LA will hopefully earn him more big screen time. His new album 'Lurch' is also part of the story and brought Mike to Studio-A for an interview with Claudia Marshall. [2/29/08] |
| Loudon Wainwright III | For his latest movie, Loudon Wainwright III learned the script in a whole new way, because this time he was also writing the soundtrack. The result is the album 'Strange Weirdos: Music from and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up,' and Loudon came by Studio-A to share a few of the songs with host Darren DeVivo. [5/21/07] |
| Loudon Wainwright III #2 | Loudon Wainwright III is nearing the 40 year mark in his career, and with the new album 'Recovery' he's revisiting and reworking some of the songs that got him started. The record also reunites the eccentric songwriter with 'Strange Weirdos' producer Joe Henry and brought Loudon back to WFUV for a solo, acoustic performance, and a chat with Claudia Marshall. [8/11/08] |
| Martha Wainwright | Martha Wainwright continues creating her own branch of the family business with the new CD 'I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too.' There are guests galore on the album, but it was just Martha and her guitar in Studio-A for an interview with Claudia Marshall, and it offered up a chance to get into the details behind her unique voice and expressive songs. [7/21/08] |
| Rufus Wainwright | Claudia Marshall welcomes Rufus Wainwright to Studio A for an extensive interview and performance upon the release of 'Want One.' (September, 2003) |
| Rufus Wainwright #2 | Claudia Marshall welcomes Rufus Wainwright back to Studio A for a performance and interview to discuss his album 'Want Two.' (December, 2004) |
| Rufus Wainwright #3 | Just in time for new Rufus Wainwright material, we go back to the archives for his 2003 visit with Claudia Marshall, marking the release of his standout album, 'Want One.' [9/23/03] |
| Tom Waits | Proving he's as prolific as ever, Tom Waits' latest release -- 'Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers, and Bastards' -- is a 3-disc collection of songs. But today we head deep into the archives to 1976 when the album 'Small Change' was new, and Tom joined WFUV's Vin Scelsa for a one on one conversation and performance. [12/14/76] |
| Author Elijah Wald | During his prolific career as music writer, Elijah Wald has published books about bluesman Robert Johnson, folk artist Dave Van Ronk, and Mexican drug ballads. He dropped by 'FUV to talk with host Nora Flaherty about his latest and easily most controversially-titled book, 'How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll: An Alternative History of American Popular Music' and did a little spinning as a guest DJ. [8/26/09] |
| The Wallflowers | Wallflowers Jakob Dylan, Rami Jaffee and the band join Darren DeVivo for an interview and performance, November 2002. |
| The Wallflowers #2 | Rita Houston welcomes The Wallflowers to Studio A for a conversation and performance. (May, 2005) |
| M. Ward | Rita Houston's guest in Studio A is California troubadour M. Ward. (May, 2005) |
| M. Ward #2 | M. Ward's hushed tunes got a slightly louder sound on what he calls his 'first band record,' the 2006 release 'Post-War.' But, it was Matt solo and acoustic when he joined Rita Houston live in Studio-A. [4/19/07] |
| M. Ward #3 | 'She & Him' kept him busy last year, but M. Ward still found time to finish a new solo album called 'Hold Time,' mixing his signature, sleepy acoustic sound with layers of lush production. During a recent session in Studio-A, Matt spoke with 'FUV's Kara Manning about finding that balance between sparse and excessive, and inviting other voices to join in the songs. [2/19/09] |
| Jennifer Warnes | With 1987's 'Famous Blue Raincoat,' singer Jennifer Warnes took on the catalog of Leonard Cohen, and the nine reinterpreted tunes raised Warnes beyond movie soundtrack status while introducing Cohen to a wider audience. Now 20 years later, Jennifer Warnes looks back on the album -- and its new anniversary edition -- during a conversation with Rita Houston. [9/5/07] |
| Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet | Two banjos, a cello, a fiddle, and sounds from Chinese and American musical traditions all come together in the ensemble of Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet. It's also the latest project for banjo innovator Bela Fleck, and and the whole group recently performed songs from their self-titled debut during an interview with host John Platt in Studio-A. [5/30/08] |
| The Waterboys | The Waterboys are back in fine form on the new album 'Book of Lightning,' combining sweeping, romantic arrangements and a rock 'n roll soul. Tonight the whole band makes the trip across the pond for a live performance and conversation with Darren DeVivo. [8/27/07] |
| Sara Watkins | With Nickel Creek saying farewell (for now), vocalist and fiddle player Sara Watkins steps out with a self-titled solo album. During a session in Studio-A she spoke with 'FUV's Claudia Marshall about overcoming some fear, and finding a producer in Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones. [4/8/09] |
| The Watson Twins | Chandra and Leigh Watson move a step past their collaboration with Jenny Lewis to release a debut album as The Watson Twins, and performed a few of the folk-rock flavored tunes from 'Fire Songs' live during an interview with Darren DeVivo. [7/11/08] |
| Patrick Watson | Patrick Watson has always been a musician who loved to experiment--blending pop music with classical influences--and pots and pans. Patrick's band played some tunes from their 2009 release, 'Wooden Arms,' in studio-A during a conversation with WFUV's Eleanor Kagan. (5/6/10) |
| Jimmy Webb | Jimmy Webb kept writing when the heyday of professional songwriting ended in the mid 60s, and added landmark tunes like 'Wichita Lineman,' 'Up Up and Away,' and 'MacArthur Park' to the pop catalog. With four decades of songs come a lot of stories, and Jimmy shared a few of both during an interview with John Platt. [8/1/07] |
| Gillian Welch | It's happy 40th birthday to Gillian Welch today, and so we look back to her June 2007 visit with Rita Houston at Bonnaroo, where topics of conversation ranged from Barry Manilow to apricot pie. [6/15/07] |
| Paul Weller | Paul Weller is Rita Houston's guest in Studio A, for conversation, performance, and a kickin' guest DJ set. (September, 2004) |
| Paul Weller #2 | From The Jam to The Style Council to his own solo records, the UK's Paul Weller has made seamless moves between genres throughout his career. In 2004, he tackled songs from other writers on the album 'Studio 150,' and performed a few of the tunes with guitarist Steve Cradock in a live interview with Rita Houston. [9/27/04] |
| Author Sheila Weller | The Sixties brought change in music and beyond, and in her new book author Sheila Weller explores the lives of three artists who helped redefine the roles and stereotypes of women of the era. Stories, myths, and music history abound in 'Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon -- and the Journey of a Generation,' and WFUV's Dennis Elsas heard a few of the tales during a chat with the author. [3/19/08] |
| Susan Werner | From opera to folk to jazz, Susan Werner has covered a lot of musical ground in her career, and her latest album 'The Gospel Truth' moves in yet another direction. She calls the new songs 'hymns for the spiritually ambivalent' and visited WFUV to explain further, in an interview with John Platt. [3/22/07] |
| Susan Werner #2 | Singer-songwriter, gospel, and jazz are only a few genres explored by Susan Werner, and now she adds two more to the list with her new album 'Classics.' It's pop songs merged with classical pieces and sung by Susan's versatile voice, and she also used that voice to talk with 'FUV's John Platt about some of the inspiration behind the project. [1/23/09] |
| The Whispertown 2000 | At the encouragement of Jenny Lewis, songwriter Morgan Nagler stepped into the LA music scene and now has a band of her own -- The Whispertown 2000. Their sophomore album 'Swim' finds the place where rock and rural collide, and just happens to be released on Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' label. Hear more about the band and their bosses as The Whispertown 2000 talks with 'FUV's Kara Manning. [4/14/09] |
| Jim White | Rita Houston welcomes the Southern gothic sounds of Jim White for an interview and performance. 'If Jesus Drove a Motor Home,' indeed. (August, 2004) |
| Jim White #2 | Jim White joins Darren DeVivo to perform live and talk about about his latest work -- in film. [July 14, 2005] |
| Jim White #3 | The 'southern gothic' label fits Jim White's past work -- songs and movies that explore the darker, grittier sides of the American South. But with contentment and even happiness in his life these days, new themes make their way into his lyrics. The result is the album 'Transnormal Skiperoo,' and Claudia Marshall got more of the story when Jim brought his band by 'FUV. [2/26/08] |
| The White Buffalo | When Jake Smith decided he was going to start making music, he thought he might need a name with a little more sticking power, and so he called himself, 'The White Buffalo.' If you listen to his debut album, 'Hogtied Revisited,' you might call him something else, 'good.' The White Buffalo stopped by FUV's Studio-A and spoke to Russ Borris about the ways he's tried to create a grassroots movement for his music. (11/12/09) |
| David Wilcox | Singer-songwriter David Wilcox is no stranger to the road, but he recently took it to the extreme by spending 2 years traveling the country in an Airstream trailor. The experience inspired songs and the new album 'Airstream,' and David shared a few stories about the record during an interview with John Platt. [3/12/08] |
| Dar Williams | Darren DeVivo welcomes Dar Williams to Studio A, after the release of 'The Beauty of the Rain.' (February, 2003) |
| Dar Williams #2 | Dar Williams is John Platt's guest for conversation and performance. [11/05] |
| Lucinda Williams | Being called 'America's Best Songwriter' by Time Magazine remains a weight on Lucinda Williams' shoulders, but she carries it and the trials of her life to date by writing songs. The latest collection is called 'West,' and recently Claudia Marshall spoke with Lucinda about the new material, and why the album feels like her best yet. [3/22/07] |
| Kelly Willis | Country-voiced Austinite Kelly Willis talks with Rita Houston about getting back into the swing of recording after five years, and finding just the right mix of songs for the new album 'Translated From Love.' [7/27/07] |
| Brian Wilson | The California sound Brian Wilson defined in his Beach Boys and solo work is back on a new album called 'That Lucky Old Sun,' as the lyrics reveal some nostalgic and frank looks at the music icon's past. A few more themes tie the songs together, and Wilson recently shared a few of the details during a conversation with WFUV's Darren DeVivo. [9/18/08] |
| Dan Wilson | Six years post-Semisonic and a year after working on The Dixie Chicks' latest Grammy winner, Minnesotan songwriter Dan Wilson steps out front to release his solo debut, 'Free Life.' The melodic gifts he's shared with others shine right through on the tunes, and Dan and his band performed a few of them during an interview with host Rita Houston. [10/26/07] |
| Dan Wilson #2 | Former Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson moved from band life and co-writing to 'Free Life' and solo work for his recent album. During a return trip to WFUV he played a mix of material minus a band, and talked with Darren DeVivo about the record label and producer that influenced this recent batch of songs. [6/3/08] |
| Winterpills | Indie pop welcomed a haunting new voice to the genre with the 2005 self-titled debut from Winterpills. Now the Massachusetts-based band is back with a second CD, 'The Light Divides,' and members Philip Price and Flora Reed joined Claudia Marshall in Studio-A to perform a couple of the new tunes. [3/2/07] |
| Winterpills #2 | The band Winterpills continues its string of beautifully bleak pop tunes with a third album called 'Central Chambers,' and talked about a couple of the unusual sounds on the record during a visit with 'FUV's Vin Scelsa. [1/10/09] |
| Peter Wolf | Former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf with City Folk afternoon host Dennis Elsas, 9/02 |
| Peter Wolf #2 | Peter Wolf first rose to prominence fronting the J. Geils Band, but has gone onto a critically-acclaimed solo career working with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Wilson Pickett. It's been an eight-year wait for a new record but 'Midnight Souvenirs' is out today, and Peter dropped in on WFUV's Dennis Elsas to talk about how Shelby Lynne, Merle Haggard, and Neko Case found their way onto the disc. (3/18/10) |
| Daniel Wolff | Vin Scelsa's conversation with Daniel Wolff, author of '4th of July, Asbury Park: A History of the Promised Land,' about that New Jersey shore town and the Bruce Springsteen mystique. [July 30, 2005] |
| The Wood Brothers | 'Ways Not To Lose' is the debut CD from The Wood Brothers, but neither brother is a stranger to music. Oliver is part of the Atlanta-based King Johnson, and Chris rounds out the Medeski, Martin, and Wood trio. They join Rita Houston for some live music and conversation. |
| The Wood Brothers #2 | 'Loaded' is the second album from The Wood Brothers, once again merging the blues roots of Oliver Wood and the jazz chops of Chris Wood. But there are a few differences this time around including shared songwriting duties, and Darren DeVivo heard some of the results when The Wood Brothers stopped by WFUV. [5/16/08] |
| Victor Wooten | Since Victor Wooten was handed a bass at age three he's been setting the music world on end with his innovative playing. Being a Flecktone in Bela Fleck's band also helped spread the word about Wooten, and now he's continuing his solo work with an album called 'Palmystery' and an interview with Darren DeVivo. [4/3/08] |
| Works Progress Administration | It's only the band's name, Works Progress Administration, that goes back to the 1930s. In 2007, Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek, Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Luke Bulla of Lyle Lovett's band, formed their group after talking about all the material they hadn't recorded with their other outfits. Their debut album, 'WPA,' features contributions from a dream team of Americana and Folk Rock musicians including Sean's sister Sara Watkins and the pianist Benmot Tench. Despite all the member's resumes, they told FUV's Claudia Marshall in Studio-A that you shouldn't call them a 'supergroup.' (11/5/09) |
| World Party | Karl Wallinger is one of the great pop songwriters out there, and has recorded as World Party since the mid-80s. With a brand new CD, Dumbing Up, Karl and his band visit with Rita Houston to perform a few new songs and old favorites. [3/13/06] |
| Bill Wyman | Longtime Rolling Stone Bill Wyman with WFUV's Dennis Elsas, November 2002. |
| Rachael Yamagata | Rachael Yamagata can be whispery and brooding on one tune and belt out her frustrations on the next, so her new 2-part release 'Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart' dedicates a disc to each sound. Lyrics are the other part of the story, and during a set in Studio-A, Rachael told 'FUV's Rita Houston how she handles the revealing process. [10/30/08] |
| Pete Yorn | With his 2001 debut 'Musicforthemorningafter,' Pete Yorn found just the right balance between his gifts as a singer-songwriter and a rock 'n roller. His latest release 'Nightcrawler' takes his sound another step further, and he recently talked with Claudia Marshall about the process of making the album. [8/15/06] |
| Pete Yorn #2 | LA songwriter Pete Yorn headed to Omaha, Nebraska and also let a few more musicians into the studio to make his new record 'Back & Fourth,' so there are a few sonic changes and additions to the liner notes this time around. But his rootsy, rock songwriting is still at the center of the songs, and Pete shared a few of them for host Darren DeVivo and a crowd of 'FUV members in Studio-A. [6/16/09] |
| Jesse Colin Young | Although he's most known for his part in The Youngbloods and their enduring 1969 hit 'Get Together,' songwriter Jesse Colin Young has never stopped making music, and tonight he catches up with host John Platt in Studio-A. [5/31/07] |
| Neil Young and Jonathan Demme | Neil Young and Jonathan Demme talk with Claudia Marshall about 'Neil Young: Heart of Gold,' Demme's new concert film featuring Young and friends, filmed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. [2/10/06] |
| Pegi Young | Pegi Young might not be as well-known as her husband Neil, but he wasn't the only songwriter at home. Now, after a few decades of writing as a hobby, Pegi's released her self-titled debut CD and talked with Darren DeVivo about the project. [7/19/07] |
| Jenny Owen Youngs | There's no sophomore slump here as Jenny Owen Youngs returns with the new record 'Transmitter Failure,' and chats with Rita Houston in Studio-A about keeping things sonically interesting, and talking versus texting. [5/27/09] |
| Yusuf | Retiring from music and his Cat Stevens persona in 1978 looked to be the last we'd hear from Yusuf Islam, but now he's back with the new album 'An Other Cup,' and recently spoke with Claudia Marshall about the path that's led him this far. [12/18/06] |
| Zap Mama | Influences from Zaire to Belgium and the U.S. find a common place in the music of Zap Mama, and the new album 'Supermoon' brings the whole band back to 'FUV for an interview with Rita Houston. [8/10/07] |
| Crystal Zevon | Before he died, Warren Zevon asked his ex-wife Crystal Zevon to tell his story. Now the task is complete in the book 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: The Dirty Life and Times of Warren Zevon,' and tonight, Crystal and Darren DeVivo remember the good and bad of the late songwriter during a conversation in Studio-A. [5/30/07] |
| Warren Zevon | Warren Zevon was one of the greats at blending song and satire, but he also had an understated side as well. The album 'Life'll Kill Ya' features a little bit of both, as does Vin Scelsa's final interview with Warren, recorded in 2000. [1/23/00] |
| The Zutons | Rita Houston welcomes The Zutons to Studio A. (November, 2004) |