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Woodsongs 544: Chuck McCabe and Mitch Barrett� Sep 23, 2009

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CHUCK McCABE is a master storyteller in the tradition of the great folk troubadours. A vein of humor and a theme of respect run through McCabe�s distinctly award winning songwriting. His delivery demonstrates an understated elegance that is a rare find among performers especially those who cross the lines between wit and wisdom. Chuck's latest CD is "Creatures of Habit." MITCH BARRETT is one of Kentucky�s most sought-after and talented singer songwriter sons. His approach to lyrical storytelling is true �Americana�, rooted in authentic experience, not just a record label�s genre. Mitch�s music draws from his Appalachian heritage and the values it instilled: agrarian work ethic, simple living, the importance of family and celebrating the joys and the struggles of everyday life through music and song. .

Woodsongs 542: Ray Bonneville and Those Darlins Aug 25, 2009

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RAY BONNEVILLE is a distinctive artist, a man who cooks up a deep blues groove, blending a unique percussive electric guitar style, a weathered voice, and soulful rack harmonica into image provoking songs that can be believed. Born in Canada, he moved to the Boston area in his early teens where he started playing guitar and harmonica. His last 30 or so years have seen him seeking adventure and playing music throughout the world. Being a dual citizen allows him the freedom to live between Montreal Canada, and Austin Texas. THOSE DARLINS are a trio of young women based out of Murfreesboro, TN. They are part Carter Family and part Ramones. The unrelated band mates are Kelley Darlin, the group's bassist, Jessi Darlin, who plays guitar, and Nikki Darlin, on baritone ukulele. Sonically, they walk the line between traditional country and punk. As the NY Times put it, "This young country trio is a tangle of bare legs, cowboy boots and Southern sass."

Woodsongs 541: Jake Shimabukuro Aug 10, 2009

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JAKE SHIMABUKURO returns to the WoodSongs stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. Jake is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers. Born in Hawaii, Jake's mother gave him his first ukulele lesson when he was but four years old. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential." His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines -- many associate it with. ,

Woodsongs 540: The Greencards and Reid Genauer Jul 15, 2009

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THE GREENCARDS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new album called "Fascination" on Sugar Hill Records. The critically acclaimed band�s love and respect for country, Americana, blues and bluegrass brought them together in 2003. They�ve already toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, earned the Americana Music Award in 2006 for“Emerging Artist of the Year� and in 2008 landed a Grammy nomination (“Best Country Instrumental Performance� for Viridian). REID GENAUER is the singer/songwriter behind the New York City rocks and roots based band Assembly of Dust. The band's new album "Some Assembly Required" contains the strongest collection of songs the group has created to date, each expertly crafted tune illuminated by a stellar lineup of guests including Bela Fleck, David Grisman, John Scofield, Mike Gordon (Phish), Richie Havens, Jerry Douglas and Martin Sexton

Woodsongs 539: Cyril Neville and Rob Ickes Jul 14, 2009

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CYRIL NEVILLE is the youngest of the beloved group, the Neville Brothers. Born in New Orleans to a musical family, Cyril began singing professionally at 19 and released his first single in 1970. In addition to his work with the Neville Brothers, Cyril has formed other bands over the years, ROB ICKES is the 10-time IBMA winner of dobro player of the year and is a founding member of the super bluegrass group Blue Highway. Rob will be joined on stage by jazz pianist Michael Alvey and sultry Nashville vocalist Robinella.

Woodsongs 537: Trevor Hall�and Among The Oak & Ash� Jul 13, 2009

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TREVOR HALL is originally from South Carolina and is most known for his song "Other Ways" which was featured in the Shrek III motion picture soundtrack. He has been writing and performing since his early teens and has released two independent recordings. AMONG THE OAK AND ASH is the duo of Garrison Star and Josh Joplin. Individually, New York-based Joplin and Nashville-based Starr have built impressive careers, signing to major labels as teenagers and winning substantial critical acclaim while building loyal grass-roots fan bases.

Woodsongs 536: Kasey Jones and The Bats Jul 12, 2009

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KACEY JONES brings her "body of work" back to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD titled Donald Trump�s Hair. It�s the hilarious follow-up to her previous comedy album, "Nipples to the Wind" and contains fifteen new tracks, including the debut single, "I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly." Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, 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. THE BATS describe themselves as your mom, with an electric guitar." It�s Rock & Roll meets Cabaret & Comedy made by the five feisty women and three very brave men of The Bats. Embracing many musical styles, the band play songs that range from lost love, weight gained, growing older, retail therapy, plastic surgery and anything else life throws their way and they do it with skillful musicianship. Their new CD is titled Some Settling May Occur.

Woodsongs 533: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage and Guy Davis Jun 16, 2009

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RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE is a true superstar in the world of bluegrass. They return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release on Rounder Records called Destination Life. The new album features a stellar lineup of new, original and classic bluegrass songs. This 7 time IBMA vocalist of the year takes her music to new heights while maintaining her deep bluegrass roots. GUY DAVIS has been real busy since his last WoodSongs appearnace. He just finished a special tour with Pete Seeger. This master blues musician has just released his 9th recording on Red House Records called Sweetheart Like You. Guy also recently recreated the role made famous by blues legend, Sonny Terry in the Broadway production of "Finian's Rainbow". He played at two tributes for his friend Odetta, and performed at Madison Square Garden with Bruce Springsteen and others for Pete Seeger�s 90th birthday celebration.

Woodsongs 532: Sara Watkins and The Lovell Sisters Jun 08, 2009

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SARA WATKINS is best known as the founding member of the Grammy Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and platinum-selling band Nickel Creek. This singer, songwriter and fiddle player has just released her self-titled debut solo album on Nonesuch Records. The CD was recorded in Los Angles and Nashville and was produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. Sara will be joined on stage by her brother and fellow Nickel Creek band mate Sean Watkins. The LOVELL SISTERS The LOVELL SISTERS won Prairie Home Companion's National Teen Talent Competition in 2005. The talented sisters return to WoodSongs with their heavenly harmony of mandolin, fiddle and dobro. The three sisters, Rebecca, Megan, and Jessica began lessons in classical music at age 5, but grew to love traditional bluegrass music. The ensemble hails from Calhoun, Ga., but is traveling the world playing in major cities in Europe as well as across America

Woodsongs 531: Steve Wariner tribute to Chet Atkins May 21, 2009

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STEVE WARINER is a superstar of country music. His latest project is a tribute to his mentor and friend Chet Atkins. Steve first met Chet in 1977, who then quickly signed Steve to RCA Records. Steve will be the sole guest on WoodSongs and be playing material for his new CD Steve Wariner c. g. p., My Tribute to Chet Atkins along with a couple of Steve�s hits. Steve scored his first hit record in 1980 and thus began a career that has spanned three decades, 25 Albums released, 18 1's and millions of records sold. In 2009, he won his third Grammy (this one in collaboration with Brad Paisley). As an FYI, The abbreviation "c.g.p." stands for "Certified Guitar Player," a title that Chet would bestow on only four guitar pickers: Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, the late Jerry Reed, and Steve Wariner.

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