KODO Drummers

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When it was announced that the KODO Drummers would be in town back in the summer at the Overture Center, as part of this season’s international Festival, I was completely thrilled as I have always found this show to be one that captivates my feelings of inner connections to my surroundings through sounds. The rhythm and beats which carry rediscovered traditional roots and values come alive and take control one strike of a drum at a time. Moments of silence huddle close to sounds of thunderous storms while bodies cores are being challenged to their pounding limits. There is a primal fierceness but certainly a child-like playful side as well mixing in some humorous musical skits while peeking the audiences curiosity as to where this now moment will lead them. From the moment the drummers came out on stage until the time of the “great drum” the audience was ready to explode with appreciation for this unique fervent flavor, fulfilling the translation of KODO—HEARTBEAT. The sounds of taiko is felt in the body as much as it is heard….it is like the pulse of mother nature and while in attendance it may just sit you in her lap and allow the beat of her heart to take you over too.

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Surprise Snow Slam

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The snow was coming at me sideways and whichways…..today was the first of many in the new STUDIO A….lots of glass windows and ample opportunities to make good radio happen….take today for instance.

Make you Crazy- Brett Dennen w/Femi Kuti
I’m Tore Down- John Hammond/G Love
Born a Penny- Shemekia Copeland
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Love Land- Charles Wright
Check Yourself- Oteil & the Peacemakers
You got Something- movin’ Melvin Brown
Thank You Nation 1814-Janet Jackson w/DJ Reset
Instant Karma- U2
Give Peace a Chance-Aerosmith w/Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars
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Illuminated- Weird War
Game Face- Skeebo Knight
Let’s Go- Stanton Moore
Intruder- KODO
the Butcher- Drums & tuba
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Speedball- Boston Horns
Dead dog in the Street- Dirty Dozen Brass band
Let’s get it on- Rebirth Brass band
a Child Shall Lead the way-Brother Joscephus & the Love revival Revolution orchestra
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Dirty Dirty- the Mackrosoft
Turn my Teeth up- Baby Elephant
Easy Virtue- Robert Walter’s 20th Congress
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Run- KODO
Djarabi- Toubab Krewe
Mama- Baku
El Cuarto de Tula-Buena Vista Social Club (live)
Moldavian- Luminescent Orchestrii
Boris the Spider- Tom Constanten
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Mana- Xavier Rudd
Fallujah Dub- Guvna Dub
On Veut se Marier-Ba Cissoko w/Tiken Jah Fakoly
Jah Libile- Serges Kassy
Jamaica Farewell- Desmond Dekker
Crabbuckit- K OS
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The Private Psychedelic Reel- the Chemical Brothers
Stay Human-Michael Franti & Spearhead (Stereo Steambath remix)
the Sea- Morcheeba
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Wherever you are- the Bomb Squad
Ramblin’- Liquid Soul
32 84 31 St- Sam Kininger
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Aliens Made me do this- Erik Scott
Ice Cream- Steve Kimock Band
Arcadia Finlandis- Dave Fiuczynski
Jean Pierre- Eric Johnson
Flux & Meter- Tommy Guerrero
Soul Serenade- Matthew Montfort

Keep WORT Weird..err..Wired

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This is the time of year where we at the local listener sponsored community radio here in Madison, WORT looks to have those we reach…..reach back a little. WORT-FM is a non-commercial, listener sponsored, member controlled community radio station broadcasting to south central Wisconsin. WORT volunteers and staff provide quality programming and services to a broad spectrum of the community through:
* promotion of communication, education, entertainment, and understanding by providing a forum for both the discussion of public issues and the expansion of musical and cultural experience;
* facilitation of community expression and provision of community access to the airwaves for the purpose of sharing music, culture, news, and information;
* challenge of the cultural and intellectual assumptions of our listeners through unique and diverse programming;
* orientation towards the audience with concern for those under- represented by other media.

WORT is committed to radio programming with a human perspective — respecting all peoples and their environments.

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Celebrate youth

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After the show Saturday, went to the Monona Terrace for a gathering to celebrate youth. 2009 marks the 10th anniversary of Wisconsin Youth Company’s annual showcase of youth arts and performance. It’s a day to let young people know how much we value their contributions to our communities. It’s a celebration of the youth in our region and the diversity of their cultures, talents, and interests. We highlight the amazing talent and dedication of our youth, and give them a chance to shine and share their passions. There were multiple stages of youth performances, a visual art exhibit, hands-on activities, and exhibit booths with resources on programs and services for youth and families. It was a day filled with fun for all ages! This year’s theme is “Up in the Air.” The sky is the limit in 2009! The day showcased all things that fly and float. They actually managed to incorporate the beauty, color and captivating nature of kites as well as trapeze, juggling, aviation, birds and much more.

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for Lovers and FUNKers

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Sending out some songs to make it happen.

White Rabbit- Patti Smith
Never Going Back to Memphis-Shemekia Copeland
Down in the Flood- Derek Trucks band
Pork N Beans- Left Lane Cruiser
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Moses Poses: Private Eye- bad Apples
Soul Mine- Chris Daniels & the Kings
On Fire- JJ Grey & Mofro
These kinds of Blues- the Mannish Boys
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Expressway to your Heart-Merl Saunders & Friends
Mercy Mercy- Charles Earland
the Governor- Melvin Sparks band Live
Southern Storm-Skeebo Knight & Barry Richmond
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In the House- Mike Clark
Shaw ‘Nuff-Jarrett/Peacock/DeJohnette live
Life’s other Mystery- the Microscopic Septet
Slide Serenade- Sex Mob
Conk Buster- Sex Mob
No Thing on me- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Attaboy- Liquid Soul
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Street Sound- the Pimps of Joytime
Livin’ for your Love- Dayton Flic
Frankenstein- Marcus Miller
Chump Suey- Doug Johns
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Salt & Cherries (MC5)-Wendy & Lisa
So it Goes- the BPA w/Olly Hite
Never Forsake u- Lipbone Redding
You know i’m no Good- Amy Winehouse
Those Girls- Kinky
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FIYO on the Bayou- Particle (live)
Creepin’- Poogie Bell Band
Clashing- Drums & Tuba
Ain’t that a Bitch- Johhny GUITAR Watson
Return to the Mountain- Greyboy
Parkside Bounce- Greyboy
Sleepwalk- Cloud Nine
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Yo Soy Asi- los Amigos Invisibles
After Midnight-Merl Saunders & Friends

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Cheer Accident

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I had the chance to chat with drummer/composer/vocalist Thymme Jones the other day as an on air guest to the show, as his band Cheer Accident was rolling into town on Sunday night at the Frequency. The boldness of their new album on Cuneiform, Fear Draws Misfortune comes out in obvious yet unfamiliar contexts. The show is as much of a sound exploration as the album suggests, riveting artistic coherency reaching lush and captivating post rock/art rock even avant-progressive……whatever you want to titled it–it takes you away with an edge of superior musicianship making the tools of the trade and the ideas of their use unconventional—unprecedented and unmatched. From the cover of the winter’s SIGNAL TO NOISE to the underground scene of the windy city, Cheer Accident is a show to be a part of, especially when you want that more to a show you might be looking for. On the album I have quickly fell flat for the interlude escape offered up by “and then you Realize you Haven’t Left yet” to the where is it going to take me feeling left from “Humanizing the Distance”. This release offers the listener some daring boundary erasing experiments set to cause inexplicable reactions.

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the WOLFGANG by E. Van Halen

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Dutch/American rock star Eddie Van Halen has managed to create a new indestructible guitar with bosses of a top medical tool company. The Wolfgang, which has been named after Van Halen’s son and his band mate, features custom-made stainless steel frets and metal accessories. And Van Halen knows that his new instrument is unbreakable, because he tried to trash it on the last tour. “During the last show, I actually tried to break a Wolfgang, and it wouldn’t break. I picked it up and I couldn’t break the damn thing. I threw it up in the air, and later put it out in the rain. I picked it up half an hour later, and it was still in tune. It p**sed me off,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling CNN. The price for Van Halen’s new guitar has been set at 3,000 dollars. I personally wonder what unique sounds this “Super Hero” of guitars can offer, since you would never need another guitar again if it won’t bust up….also, how will this machine adapt to the advances of the near future and beyond?

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FIVE….gimme..

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Detox Mansion- Warren Zevon
Locomotive Breath- Jethro Tull (live)
Sweet Inspiration- the Derek Trucks Band
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Everyday People-Sly & Family Stone w/Maroon 5
He’s got the Whole World…-George Porter JR
Pungee- Cameron Mizell
Legalize it- MSMW
Twin Killers- Marco Benevento
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Jungle Tango- the Jazz Mandolin Project
Nasty Tasty- Lumenscent Orchestrii
Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby- Dr John
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Without Lions- Vijay Iyer
Pinky Ring- Viktor Krauss
Faces- Bill Frisell
More More Bigger Better Faster w/Cheese-Gutbucket
And then you Realized you Haven’t left yet-Cheer Accident
Skitso-Keller Williams Mosley/Droll & Sipe (live)
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Let the music Play-G Love/Marc Broussard/Ben Harper
Let’s Dance- Beyondo
Diablo Azul- Kinky
Che Che Makossa- Antibalas
Devil Woman- Toubab Krewe
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The return of the Peanut Butter Queen-Brewed by Noon
Woe is uh Me Bop- Fast-N-Bulbous
Just a Closer Walk-Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Brown Skin Girl- Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Congalegre- Soul Station
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Tomorrow Never knows- the Beatles
Humanizing the Distance- Cheer Accident
*On Air Conversation w/Thymme of Cheer Accident*
Camp O’ Physique- Cheer Accident
Ganja- Michael Jost & the Dragonfly Project

Langerado Canceled

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Today, the 2009 Langerado Music Festival is cancelled due to sluggish ticket sales. The 7th annual event was slated to happen March 6-8 at their new home in downtown Miami’s Bicentennial Park. Langerado’s independent local promoters, faced with a very tough decision in a dismal economy, cancelled the 2009 event only after every possible option was exhausted. As Langerado Co-Promoter Ethan Schwartz explains, “Langerado has always put the fan experience first. Unfortunately, during these difficult economic times, and facing a first year in a new venue, it’s become apparent that we cannot execute a production that lives up to the high standards of our past events. Putting Langerado on hold was the toughest decision we have ever had to make. We are very grateful for the support of the greater-Miami community and the music community during this difficult time.” All tickets purchased will be refunded. Please look for ticket refunds to be processed in the next 5-7 business days. Each order will be refunded to the credit card in full, minus the included order processing fees. Shipping fees will also be credited for those orders that did not select the free shipping promotion. Visit www.musictoday.com for more information.

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African Reggae

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Now here is a collection I would have loved to have been a part of listening to & tracking down the proper fits for. Putumayo presents, African Reggae, a collection of powerful and vibrant traditional and modern sounds from African musicians in part to pay homage to Bob Marley. His impact on the music of Africa is undeniable..and the theme of unity sung of loudly with hope for liberation and thus influenced each artist on this collection. From Ba Cissoko with Tiken Jah Fakoly and Mo’ Kalamity & the Wizards to One Love Family and Majek Fashek, the Jamaican influence on African music shows that spirit of connective unity betwenn cultures that make a musician like Bob Marley so memorable, and allows for others to build off that familiar rhythm and chants and continue in that ONE LOVE. A portion of the proceeds from this album will be donated to HOPEHIV in support of their efforts to strengthen the capacity of African children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS.

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Goodbye January…

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Dear January—your weather blew.

Don’t Lie to Me- Elvin Bishop
Lollipop Blues- William Clarke
Wild Women don’t have the Blues- Saffire
Low on Cash- Eric Lindell
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Ring Tone- Beyondo
September- Celia Baron
Good People- Javon Jackson
Tired of Fighting- Menahan Street Band
Dirty Beat- Gert Wilden & Orchestra
Getting Blue- Gert Wilden & Orchestra
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Deeper Shade of Blue- Urban Dance Squad
Dance to the Music-Sly & the Family Stone w/WILL I AM
Get up/Sex Machine- Q Burns Abstract Message
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Spice Island- DJ Logic/Jason Miles
As 7 Tribos- Uakti
Don’t look Back- Steve Reid Ensemble
Manguissa Man- Kristo Numpuby
Vision-Mo’ Kalamity & the Wizards
Mandala-Thievery Corporation w/Anoushka Shankar
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Life of the Mind- Club D’Elf (live)
Click Clack/Ice Cream for Crow-Fast-N-Bulbous
Ek Balaam- David Fiuezynski
Love will Sanctify the Devils Stomping Ground-Green Light(live)
Dopplerganger’s Requiem- Gutbucket
Cure for Pain- Morphine
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Mr Tanaka- the Brand New Heavies
Soul Strut- the Apostles
Mini- Corduroy
Into You- Eymarel

Gettin’ it Together get together

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We’re having a party…well, a get together for the celebration of the birth of the Mrs of the G. So to prime up…a little music if I please….

I’m the Face- the High Numbers
Sunshine of your Love- Ginger Baker
Call me Lightning- the Who
Crazy Legs-Jeff Beck & the Big Town Playboys
How much can i do- Los Lobos (live)
Everything I do Gonna be Funky- Michael Doucet
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Friends- Marco Benevento
Honey Burger’s Grill-Skeebo Knight feat Chuck Leavell
Little Walter Rides Again- MSMW
Live Wire- the Meters
Ain’t it Funky now- James Brown (live)
San Francisco Bound- Pimps of Joytime
Bossatron- Exaltron
Bittersweet- Galactic
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Sugus Nectar- Razl
Swamped-Chamberlin/Frisell/Martine/Townsend
Brotherhood- Carlos Santana
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Back in the Dayz-Big Brutha Soul & Brothers of Invention (live)
Keep on Looking-Sharon Jones & Dap Kings (Kenny Dope Mix)
Golddigger- Supreme Beings of Leisure
Keep Pushin’- Nikka Costa
Losing Myself- the Brazilian Girls
Cha Cha Cha- Mo Horizons
Hit the Road Jack- mo Horizons
Exfiled- Ron Levy’s Wild Kingdom
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Never had nobody like You- M Ward
San Francisco- Brett Dennen
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Cosmic Funk- Souleye & Sleepyhead
Ill Vacation- the Mighty underdogs
Velveteen Sequence- Souleye & Sleepyhead

Disco Biscuits total jam-a-thon

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The night was already a success being the Mrs of the G’s day of birth celebration at a nice eatery and then some time at the Majestic Theater getting into the jams. Future Rock opened up with their amazing light show and a creation of sounds new to the electronic late night scene. Skillfully manipulating live loops, synthesizers, filters and an electronic drum kit, the trio succeeds in creating a larger-than-life sound that sends crowds into frenzies, which is a common outcome here in Madtown. When the Disco Biscuits brought their fusion of trance and jam rock out on the stage I found myself engulfed in the easiness of the transitions and the successful capturing of an audiences ears and more with their explosive livetronica. With a new album to be coming out soon, the Biscuits are certainly poised to defend the cool scene for which I believe they helped pioneer. For more about what’s going on with Camp Bisco….head over here.

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Silent Journey & Discovery

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We are now broadcasting from our new studio (more on that later) and I was the 1st jock to get to broadcast will a sweet sounding uncompressed FM signal that I am certainly thankful to the engineers who made it all happen shortly before I went on air. Here is what I managed to only mess up a couple times early on with:

Tried & Tempted- the Wood Brothers
Finest Flower- King Johnson (live)
Chocolate on my Tongue- the Wood Brothers
Mountain to Climb- Floyd Miles & Gregg Allman
Atlas- the Wood Brothers
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Train’s a Coming- JD & the Straight Shot w/Robert Randolph
Who’s Making Love-Chris Daniels & the Kings
Soul Mine- Chris Daniels & the Kings
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It’s a Man’s World-Carmen Quinon es W/Mecury Rev
Superman Lover- Johnny GUITAR Watson
In the Middle- James Taylor Quartet
HooDoo Thing- Brian Stoltz (live)
Stuff like that- Nils Landgren Funk Unit
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Gettin Funky- DumpstaPhunk (live)
Get Down- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave
Suite Azari- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave
Cosmic City-Michael Ray 7 the Cosmic Krewe
Neon Cosmos-Michael Ray & the Cosmic Krewe
Just a Closer Walk- Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Slots- Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
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Pocket Fulla Nasty- Doug Johns
Spinning- Luke Vajsar
The Inner Party- Bobby Previte
Hamps Hump- Galactic
How Fine is that- Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
If it Don’t Fit…-Melvin Sparks w/Nikki Armstrong
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Makes you Extatic- Tao of Groove
Love is Rare- Morcheeba
a Well Deserved Break- morcheeba
This Room- Fat Freddys Drop
Don’t look Back- Peter Tosh & mick Jagger
People in High Places-Burning Spear with Bernie Worrel & Bootsy Collins
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Fearless- Marco Benevento trio (live)
Dusty McNugget- Brad Mehldau
Jungle Fever- Stevie Wonder
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Orient Funk- Arabian Funkatarium 2/4 mix
Turntables on the Bayou- No Luck Club
Dosa Hut Chase- No Luck Club
Namaste- the Beastie Boys
Stomp- Bassnectar with Seasunz

Sitar concerto #3 live

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Tickets are on sale for the world premier concerts of Ravi Shankar’s “Sitar Concerto #3 for Anoushka and Orchestra. Anoushka will be performing with the fabulous Orpheus orchestra, famous for performing without a conductor! .

The mini-tour kicks off in Chicago with shows at:

25th January: Chicago, IL
29th January: Easton, PA
30th January: South Orange, NJ
31st January: Carnegie Hall, New York, NY

(details about each show are up on Anoushka’s myspace page)

Don’t miss this unusual concert!

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Back on somewhat

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Well, after many years of decent service…the old computer box is going to be laid to rest after getting sorting through for all the essentials. Got a set-up going that is in “just for now” mode but all should be restored to where it once was right around the corner. Working on setting up a few interviews but with the frigid temperatures outside–I have been in little rush to make my way downtown. Coming up next week will be the Disco Biscuits, which should make the air moist with a certain warmth.

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for Michael’s Gram-Ma

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Euphoria- Leftover Salmon
Johnny Cash- Ry Cooder
Spayed Cooley- Ry Cooder
End Song- Buzzy Linhart
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Come to me- Jack Bruce & Robin Trower
Duct Tape- Darrin James Band
Lost the Best Woman- Johnny Trama
Mahalo- Honeytribe
Don’t that Bring you Back- Diane Durrett
Blue Eyed Soul- Diane Durrett
Clean up Woman- Nikki Armstrong (live)
few & far between- Shannon Curfman
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Everything is Broken- Bob Dylan (alt version)
High Water- Bob Dylan (live 2003)
Baby its You- Smith
Jeepster- T Rex
Its So Easy- Wily DeVille
Take the Fifth- Brian Setzer Orchestra
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Spoon- Cibo Matto
Lint of Love- Cibo Matto
Riddles- Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Hats Off- Primus
Restin’ Bones- Primus
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Belly Up- Brothers of Baladi
Peace Love & Happiness- G Love & Special Sauce
What we Need- G Love & Special Sauce
Celebrate your Youth- Keller Williams
Cadillac- Keller Williams & Bob Weir
Ninja of Love- Keller Williams & Michael Franti
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E Ticket Ride- mike Watt
Pretty Heavy Balance- FreeKBaSS
Dream Boss- Secretary feat Big Boss
Twilight Time Zone- the Microscopic Septet
Full Nelson- Miles Davis (live)
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Ooh- Marcus Miller with Lalah Hathaway
What is Hip- Marcus Miller
Head Hunters- Skeebo Knight
This Land is Your Land-Walter WOLFMAN Washington & the Roadmasters
How Long do I have to wait for you- Sharon Jones & the DapKings (Ticklah mix)
Come on in the Dreams are FINE-Deee Lite
What’s Wrong with me- Skye (US Version)
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Red White and Mali- Eccodek
Bred Attay- Kabash Rockers with Bill Laswell
Nago Nago- Nation Beat
Descargate- Gino Castillo
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Leaving Virginia- Caveman
Recovering the Time Capsule- Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Gimme Some Lovin’- Marco Benevento (live)
Camel Bend- EOTO
Bass Beat box- Club d’Elf
Sinister Minister- Dorado
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Reeboks in Heaven- Fujiya & Miyagi
So Sad- the Mighty Underdogs with Julien & Damian Marley
Ill Vacation- the Mighty Underdogs feat Lyrics Born
Classic ISH- DoodleBUG with D O R
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Revenge of the Black Widow- the Voodoo Organist
Bouncin’ Back- the Robert Cray Band
Things- Tommy Talton
Clear Blue Flame- Delta Moon
Gonna Send you Back to Georgia-Moreland & Arbuckle
Tell me Why- Moreland & Arbuckle
Underground- Chris Whitley & Jeff Lang
Lives of Clay- Robin Trower & Jack Bruce
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Dead Shrimp Blues-Peter Green with Nigel Watson Splinter Group
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl- Hot Tuna with Bob Weir (live)

Lunch with Lillian

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Had a friend in studio, 6 year old Lillian brought some lunch and a fresh radio voice to the show. We spoke about her recent flying experience and her time in Greece. Plenty of music was shared also…..

Get off it- Leftover Salmon/Cracker
Whole Nutha Thang- Keb Mo
People can be just Plain Wrong- Deanna Bogart Band
Mean Ol Wind Died Down- North Missi. All Stars
He Called my Name-Scrapomatic with Derek Trucks
Drink House- Scrapomatic
One more Day- the Wood Brothers (live)
Suits me Fine- King Johnson (live)
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Go Je Je- Antibalas
Awa L’ Akoya- Akoya Afrobeat
Get Up- Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat
Stepping-Babatunde Olatunji/Sikiru Adepoju/Muruga
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Triangles- Inti Illimani
O’ Congo- Babaloo
Rompe Cocorioco-Juan Pablo Torres y Algo Nuevo
Ultra Funk- Los Amigos Invisibles (live)
Papa was a Rolling Stone- Los Lobos (live)
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Night Train Express- the Microscopic Septet
Lobster Leaps In- the Microscopic Septet
Revolution Avenue- Mad Juana
Everything I do Gonna be Funky-Michael Doucet
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House Party- Nils Landgren
I Need it- Johnny GUITAR Watson
Gangster of Love- Johhny GUITAR Watson
You can Make it if you Try-the Clinton Administration
1st Street- Soulive
From here to Where- BLKTOP Project
Toe Jam- the Brighton Port Authority with David Byrne
Funk n Bop- Mutiny
Freak to Freak- the Sweat Band
Grits- SMV
the Edge- David McCullum
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Head to Toe- Eddie Floyd
One of those Days-Steve Cropper/Felix Cavaliere
I Want you Just Cause…- EG Kight
You’re Taking up Another Man’s Place-Etta James
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Minsatole mi Day Thome-Orch Polyrhythm de Cotonou
Love’s a Real Thing- Super Eagles
Keleya- Mousse Doumbia
Cabasa- Maneo
Bola Dadda Gumuz- Abiyou Solomon
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The Road you Choose- Branford Marsalis & Lina Hopkins
Make a Better World- James Booker
That Old Black Magic- Dr John
White Wedding-Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Jaybird- Basement Boys
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9/4 the Ladies- Balkan Beat Box
Vibin’ & Bala in’- Man de ng
Mobius Trip- Imaginary Homeland
El Faquir- Steve Khan
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Godzilla- Diego Garcia
Dana’s Lick- Ripplegroove
Flipping Time- Julien Kasper
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What’s Going on- Dirty Dozen Brass w/Chuck D
Under the Table- Sonicbloom
Infinity- Ill Chemistry
**Conversation with Desdamona**
Orange & Blue- Desdamona
Lovelife- the Mighty Underdogs feat. LadBUG Mecca
Spirit Made Flesh-Dub Gabriel feat. Karen Gibson Roc
Taj Mahal- Da Cruz
Give Peace a Chance- Ono (DJ Dan remix)

Top albums of 2008

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Man o man…I think this is a fair representation of what this years top albums look like. I apologize to those left out and/or forgotten but when you mix sounds of several varieties–these lists make for quite the challenge. Either way, I hope you find some surprises here and maybe even a new artist or two to check out…if you like any of these sounds, come on over and check out the show.

60. Razed- EOTO
59. Down in New Orleans. the Blind Boys of Alabama
58. Desert Crossroads- Etran Finatawa
57. In Search of my Roots- Abiyou Solomon
56. Angels & Curves- Leroy Powell
55. Jah is Real- Burning Spear
54. Someone Else’s Shoes- Tommy Talton
53. 1861- Moreland & Arbuckle
52. Music for Dorothy- Topaz & Mudphonic
a tie@51. Raindrops-Duane Andrews & Quiet Strength-Russel Blake
50. It’s Hot in Here- EG Kight
49. Hi FI Stereo- Reverand Organdrum
48. Saxless- Celia Baron
47. Radiolarians 1- MMW
46. Deidem- Taj Weekes & Adowa
45. The Prelude EP- the Mighty Underdogs
44. We can get Together- Sean Costello
43. Legends of the Preacher- Nation Beat
42. Forked Tongue-Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
41. Skin Deep- Buddy Guy
40. Sesame Street Playground
39. Maestro- Taj Mahal
38. Pebble to a Pearl- Nikka COsta
37. Music for People- Blvd
36. Country of Guns- Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat
35. En Paz- Eljuri
34. 11i- Supreme Beings of Leisure
33. Palmystery- Victor Wooten
32. Pocket Fulla Nasty- Doug Johns
31. Anarchy & Alchemy- Dub Gabriel
30. Carribean Soul & Calypso- Calypsoul
29. Kabash Rockers w/ Bill Laswell
28. Scratch Came Scratch Saw Scratch Conquered-Scratch Perry
27. Devotion- Cheb i Sabbah
26. Superhero Brother- G Love & Special Sauce
25. Jump for George- Imaginary Homeland
24. Nassira- Grant Calvin Weston
23. Center Stage- Tommy Emmanuel
22. Lobster Leaps In- the Microscopic Septet
21. Dark Shade of Blue- Xavier Rudd
20. Funky Kidz
19. BAck to the Cat- Barry Adamson
18. Never Never Love- Pop Levi
17. Shivaboom- Eccodek
16. In the Skyscraper- Secretary feat. Big Boss
15. MOODOO- Porter/Batiste/Stoltz
a TIE @14. Freedom- Sol & Thunder- SMV
a TIE @13. CinemaSonics- Doug Wimbish & Sex Sells-Rithma
12. Make the Road by Walking- Menahan Street Band
11. Takin’ you Back to the Magic Suite-Dayton Flic
10.Bruja on the Corner- Mad Juana
9. Orange Blossoms- JJ Grey & Mofro
8. Soul Summit- live at the Berks Jazz Fest
7. Funk Fixes & Remixes- the Pimps of Joyime
6. Terrorvision- Mister Rourke
5. All One Tribe- Skeebo Knight
4. Sidewalk Caesars- Scrapomatic
3. Rotonova- Razl
2. Global Noize- DJ Logic/Jason Miles
1. Marcus- Marcus Miller

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