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Woodsongs 751: Music Comedy Night: Freddy LaBour and Kacey Jones Jun 12, 2014

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SAY NO MORE IT'S FREDDY LA BOUR is the alter-ego of “Too Slim� (bass player, face player, and all-around nutcase for Grammy-winning western music and comedy stars Riders In The Sky). Freddy is a wacky, one-man, guitar-playing, wise-cracking, original song-singing folk superstar best known for his hits “Who Offed Hoffa?� "My Load Shifted,� and his feel-good sing-along “The Prozac Polka (La-La Song)� all from his self titled album. He specializes in impressions of people you probably don�t recognize, plus zany late-night commercials, hilarious turns of poetry, and whatever else his fevered imagination can come up with. https://www.facebook.com/FredLabour KACEY JONES is a sassy performing songwriter who will make you laugh, scream, cry, and ... did we say laugh? Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is the former lead singer of Ethel and The Shameless Hussies. This madcap redhead now based in Nashville sees the world at large with laser perception and a funny tilt. That�s why audiences have been laughing with this singer, songwriter, musician, producer, publisher for years. http://www.kaceyjones.com/

Woodsongs 750: AJ Croce and The Grahams Jun 12, 2014

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AJ CROCE is the son of legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce, began his career at age 18 opening for B.B. King and has since spanned genres from jazz to Americana to blues to pop. Croce has written with artists including Willie Nelson, Arlo Guthrie, Ben Harper and Steve Poltz and headlined festivals and shared the stage with artists including Ray Charles, James Brown, Lyle Lovett, and Rod Stewart. Croce's most ambitious recording project to date entitled 'Twelve Tales' released via Compass Records. The album's 12 songs were recorded with six illustrious producers over the course of a year, including some of Cowboy Jack Clement's final sessions before he passed last August and a co-written song with Leon Russell. http://www.ajcrocemusic.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VZZsjQ0ZQA THE GRAHAMS are the creative union of lifelong romantic partners Alyssa and Doug Graham. The duo combines soulful bluegrass with hints of earthy Americana, adding colors from traditional folk and country blues, into an infectious blend of storytelling that results in songs of love, loss, yearning, and the view from rural American roads less traveled. The new album, 'Riverman�s Daughter', was produced by Grammy-winning producer Malcolm Burn and is the winning culmination of The Grahams� long journey into the heart of America, the inspiration they derived from immersion into classic American music, and the natural and honest talent they have for bringing forth a modern musical idiom steeped in tradition. http://www.thegrahamsmusic.net/

Woodsongs 749: Willie Sugarcapps and Baskery Jun 12, 2014

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WILLIE SUGARCAPPS collective musical experiences mingle together to create a new kind of organic and artisanal music. Born out of a music gathering in lower Alabama, Grayson Capps, Corky Hughes, Will Kimbrough and the duo Sugarcane Jane (featuring Savana Lee and Anthony Crawford)�led to the birth of the band. The band's Self-Titled debut is laid back, it rocks, it comes from classic country, from the blues, from New Orleans and from the best kind of rock 'n' roll. It tells a story through five individual voices full of character and experience with humanity, energy and soul. http://www.williesugarcapps.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7LJCdwxhKg&list=UUm1zbKAEYGrIU-mHGFnDQjw BASKERY is a trio of sisters from Sweeden that's all about turning the music on its head, blending the straightforwardness of punk with the subtlety of singer/songwriting. The music is not to be confused with country or bluegrass just because the instrumentation involves a double bass, a six string banjo and acoustic guitar. In their late teens the sisters joined forces with their dad, who had been a one man band as long as the girls can recall it, playing old blues and country tunes for a living. This foundation of classic "roots music and Americana" settled in their hearts, but also awoke the urge of breaking the rules of traditional music. The band's latest is 'Little Wild Life'. http://www.baskery.com/

Woodsongs 748: Tommy Castro & Tee Dee Young Jun 12, 2014

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TOMMY CASTRO is considered one of the greatest live performers on the blues and roots touring circuit, renowned for high energy sets that feature his groove-laden guitar playing and soulfully-searing vocals. Castro is a multi-year winner of the coveted B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award (the highest honor in the blues community) along with multiple Blues Music Awards to his credit. 'The Devil You Know' is the debut album from Tommy's red-hot new band The Painkillers. http://tommycastro.com/ TEE DEE YOUNG is a central Kentucky, award winning blues legend. Young's playing and singing are authentic to the genre but oblivious to current industry trends. His guitar is a weapon, wielded with total authority, assailing the listener with his sheer virtuosity

Woodsongs 747: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage plus Willow Osborne Jun 12, 2014

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RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE is the most awarded band in bluegrass music with over 80 Awards including an unprecedented 7-consecutive wins for IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year plus 5-Grammy nominations. Famously crowned as "The New Queen of Bluegrass" by the Wall Street Journal, Vincent's music incorporates savvy contemporary touches while drawing deeply from the authentic traditions of classic bluegrass, with a flawless band that can execute break-neck instrumentals to heart wrenching ballads. Her upcoming project 'Only Me' is a 2-Disc combination release that includes six-songs each of Bluegrass and Country. http://www.rhondavincent.com/ WILLOW OSBORNE is 12 years-old and resides in Pigeon Forge, TN. At the age of 4 she was already entertaining and picking up a Banjo for the first time. Her vocals and instrumental skills have landed her a number of awards and shows at Dollywood. Rhonda is one of Willow's musical heroes http://www.willowosborne.com/

Woodsongs 745: David Broza and Mike Stevens & Okaidja Afroso with Raymond McLain Jun 12, 2014

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DAVID BROZA is an Israeli superstar that has been considered one of the most dynamic and vibrant performers in the singer/songwriter world. His charismatic and energetic performances have brought to worldwide audiences, a fusion of the three different countries in which he was raised: Israel, Spain, and England, filling concert halls with his famous guitar playing, ranging from flamenco flavored rhythmic and percussion techniques, to whirlwind finger picking, to a signature rock and roll sound. More than a singer/songwriter, David is also well known for his commitment and dedication to several humanitarian causes, predominantly, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. David recorded his new album 'East Jerusalem / West Jerusalem' with Palestinian and Israeli musicians in East Jerusalem, the Palestinian part of that holy city. The album was produced by multiple Grammy nominee Steve Earle and features performances by Earle and Wyclef Jean. http://www.davidbroza.net MIKE STEVENS and OKAIDJA AFROSO are two passionate musicians from very different backgrounds. Mike is an award winning harmonica virtuoso from Canada and Okaidja is a a traditional master musician and dancer from Ghana. The two bring their talents together on the stunning album 'CanadAfrica'. Here you will encounter the essence of Ghana�s Gold Coast intertwined with the deep roots of Folk and Blues music of North America. This innovative record reveals how beautifully the sounds of the harmonica complements Ghanaian melodies powered by these two master musicians. The last time Mike appeared on WoodSongs, he and Raymond McLain brought the house down with their version of the "Orange Blossom Special". It stands as one of the all time great performance on the show. Raymond will be making a special guest appearance on the broadcast with Mike and Okaidja so put on your seat belts! http://www.mikestevensmusic.com/

Woodsongs 744: The Steep Canyon Rangers and Shannon Whitworth Jun 12, 2014

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THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS are an acoustic Bluegrass quintet from Asheville, NC. Before embarking on a world tour backing comedian/banjoist Steve Martin, the Rangers were nominated for 2 International Bluegrass Music awards in 2008 (including Album of the Year, "Lovin' Pretty Women). The Rangers were also named 'Emerging Artist of the Year' in 2006 at the IBMA awards ceremony in Nashville, TN. They won a grammy for best bluegrass album in 2013. The band's lasted album 'Tell The Ones I Love' was just released on Rounder Records. steepcanyon.com SHANNON WHITWORTH's sultry, bluesy stylings on her new album High Tide ascertains her new place in the musical landscape. Since her days as the anchor voice and songwriter of lauded N.C. ensemble The Biscuit Burners, Shannon Whitworth has attracted international attention with her passionate presence and a talent that�s evident within moments of taking the stage. On the heels of a year spent touring with Chris Isaak and the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and recording as the singing voice of Belk department stores� latest campaign, High Tide finds Whitworth leaving all preconceptions of the banjo-wielding songstress behind for her swoon-inducing style shannonwhitworth.net

Woodsongs 743: Rebecca Frazier and Lucy Wainwright Roche Jun 12, 2014

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REBECCA FRAZIER achieved notoriety in the bluegrass world as the first woman ever to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. But it is her vocal prowess and song writing chops that make her one of the most exciting new artists to emerge on the national bluegrass stage. 'When We Fall' is her long awaited solo debut and it is already garnering praise from bluegrass fans and critics in the know. She will be appearing on WoodSongs with her stellar band Hit and Run. http://rebeccafrazier.com/ LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE is an Indie-Folk Songwriter out of Brooklyn, NY. A former elementary teacher in New York City, Lucy joined the family “business� (mom is Suzzy Roche, dad is Loudon Wainwright III and sister/brother are Martha and Rufus, respectively) with the release of her debut 'Lucy' in 2010. Lucy is known for her crystal clear voice and straightforward, funny stage presence. She has performed with a number of musicians including the Indigo Girls, Neko Case, Dar Williams and Over the Rhine. She just released her sophomore album 'Last Time For Everything'. It features 10 originals and one surprising cover song - a unique adaptation of Robyn�s dance hit “Call Your Girlfriend�. http://lucywainwrightroche.com/

Woodsongs 742: Mandy Barnett and The Dustbowl Revival Jun 12, 2014

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MANDY BARNETT is a World-Class Vocalist who sings the stylings of pop and jazz standards, torch, and classic country music. A native of Crossville, Tennessee, she started singing at five years-old. As a teenager, Mandy starred as country music legend Patsy Cline in the stage show “Always . . . Patsy Cline� at the celebrated Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The performances sold out nightly and received rave reviews across the country. Mandy soon began releasing albums under her name including 'I�ve Got A Right To Cry' which was a huge critical success. Her latest is 'I Can't Stop Loving You: The Songs of Don Gibson'. mandybarnett.com THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL is a Venice, California-based collective that merges old school bluegrass, gospel, jug-band, swamp blues and the hot swing of the 1930�s to form a spicy roots cocktail. Known for their inspired live sets, the Dustbowl Revival boldly brings together many styles of traditional American music. Imagine Old Crow Medicine Show meeting Louis Armstrong�s Hot Seven Band in New Orleans or Bob Dylan and Fats Waller jamming with Mumford & Sons on a front porch in 1938. The band's latest album is 'Carry Me Home'. dustbowlrevival.com

Woodsongs 741: Jimbo Mathus and Cynthia Sayer Jun 12, 2014

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JIMBO MATHUS is likely known as the ringleader of the hyper-ragtime outfit Squirrel Nut Zippers. In his native Mississippi and throughout the South, however, Mathus is the prolific songwriter of born-in-the-bone Southern music, the torchbearer for Deep South mythology and culture. The late Memphis producer Jim Dickinson once called Jimbo Mathus “the singing voice of Huck Finn.� Jimbo remains a rising-star powerhouse that feeds the soul. His latest band, The Tri-State Coalition, features solid talent cut from the same Delta cloth. Jimbo will be previewing tracks from his upcoming album release 'Dark Night of the Soul' due out in February on Fat Possum Records. http://jimbomathus.com CYNTHIA SAYER breaks all the banjo player stereotypes. Considered one of the top 4-string banjoists in the world today, Cynthia brings an edgy and soulful swing banjo style to a wide range of musical genres including hot jazz, tango, western swing, virtuoso classics and more. Cynthia has performed at Carnegie Hall, The White House, and for foreign royalty, and is an inductee into the American Banjo Museum Hall Of Fame. Her album �Attractions,� with legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, was nominated Best CD of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. Cynthia's much-anticipated 2013 release �Joyride,� is receiving rave reviews. cynthiasayer.com

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