Blogs

Divine Intervention Strikes - July 31

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 6:19pm | Jess Goddèsse

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Jimmy Swaggart cover art

It's a who-knows-what-the-heck's-gonna-happen kinda night on Divine Intervention -- so be prepared to buckle up, go with the flow, and [mix in some vague and also unrelated metaphor here]! There will be new music, and there will be rock, but WHICH new music and WHAT rock is unknown. What IS known is that Vinyl Vespers is breaking ranks and [insert another metaphor!] tonight: We'll hear an artist we probably all recognize, at least by name -- he's just too divine to dismiss. Tune in Monday eve, starting at 7 pm, only on KDRT!

Gold Rush Songs

Sun, 07/30/2017 - 4:49pm | Nancy Flagg

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American River Gold Panning, photo by Nancy Flagg

The California Gold Rush (1848-1855) brought a deluge of people from around the world seeking riches, adventure and new lives. The impact on the soon-to-become State were massive. Naturally, many new songs about the journey and life in the camps and towns were born. The August 4, 2017 episode of "Cowboy Tracks" will feature western songs inspired by the Gold Rush.

Calling Me Back, July 28 2017

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 8:04pm | Nancy Flagg

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Gibson farm building, photo by Nancy Flagg

"Calling Me Back."   Treasured memories that keep tugging one back are the theme of these western songs and cowboy poems. Will there be any Dave Stamey songs? You bet. And Don Edwards, Mary Kaye, Michael Martin Murphey and local favorites:  the Old West Trio and Rita Hosking. If you like songs with heart, this is the place to be. 

Album Of The Week (July 26th): Offa Rex's "The Queen Of Hearts"

Sun, 07/23/2017 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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Offa Rex

Portland-based The Decemberists have partnered with English singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Olivia Chaney to create an album which celebrates and reimagines 60's and 70's British folk rock.  Front man Colin Meloy had dreamed of having The Decemberists be the Albion Band/Steeleye Span/Fairport Convention to Chaney's role as Shirley Collins/Maddy Prior/Sandy Denny.   The results are stunning.  The Decemberists with Olivia Chaney will be appearing at The Mondavi Center on August 18th.   Please join me this Wednesday (July 26th at 5 PM).