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Chatham County Line is an American bluegrass musical group. Formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1999 from members of the band Stillhouse. The band has released seven albums, including six on the influential Yep Roc label (via notable producer Chris Stamey), and have become popular in Europe as well as their native United States. Their most recent tour took in numerous European destinations, including the prestigious Lowlands rock festival in the Netherlands. 

With a repertoire including jazz standards from the 30s (think Paper Moon, Dream a Little Dream) to more current tunes (Kinks, Talking Heads, Butch Hancock) along with numerous originals influenced by his upbringing in New Orleans, his time in West Texas, and his studies in Eastern Europe, Brewski Salmineo, aka Bruce Salmon, is the definition of a performer. His music can be described as "Stories informed by travels all across the world, by train, truck, bus, and plane. Touring musician, chef, bus driver, carnie, teacher, audio engineer and more; these rich endeavors have woven a vast tapestry of experience, tales longing to be told."

Featuring Cannonball Adderley!

"Live in the Loam" is a new show featuring musicians and bands traveling through the area. We can call these "pop-up shows" because the time of the show centers around the availability of the artist. 

As part of the new show's first-week line up, Doug Deep will host two groups performing live in the studio:  Unpopable and the Evangentials. Visit their websites (below) to learn more--their music is indescribably delicious. Better yet, LISTEN to the show. Oh, the JOY of LIVE RADIO!

Unpopable: http://www.balloonbass.com

The Evangenitals    http://www.evangenitals.com

Interpol's fifth LP, El Pintor, is to be released on September 9. On Thursday, July 24, from 6-7 pm, we'll revisit their debut album, which to many fans remains as their favorite, not only within Interpol's discography but among all albums realeased in the first decade of the new millennium. Just enough darkness, guitar, bass, drums and vocals to keep you engaged for the hour. Oh, it's up to me now...

What a treat to have Steve Kotarek back in the studio. This time Steve will be accompinied by one of his bandmates, Naomi Rogers-Hefley. 

Steve has worked his way into the local music scene with his talent as a songwriter and uses his voice to convey a message in song. Steve lives in Woodland and his music is heard around northern California. Once you hear Steve perform you will be VERY tempted to pick up one of his CDs.

Naomi hails from the UK, recently moved to California. With her classical background, she brings a unique appoach to fiddle playing that complements Steve's music.

Visit Steve at  https://www.facebook.com/SteveKotarekBand

Great jazz performers tonight: clarinet, sax, piano, organ, vibes; vocals by Ella Fitzgerald and Al Jarreau.   Artie Shaw  *  Pete Fountain  *  Gerry Mulligan  *  Earl "Fatha" Hines  *  Shirley Scott with Stanley Turrentine  *  Paul Desmond  *  Modern Jazz Quartet  *  Miles Davis  *  Ella Fitzgerald  *  Al Jarreau

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This week, Sara takes us on a journey with Minus the Bear. Since forming in Seattle in 2001, Minus the Bear has worked relentlessly over the past decade to build a large and devoted following worldwide with consistent releases and a non-stop touring regimen... They have proven to be a powerful musical force that has outlasted trends, the changing musical landscape, and a volatile record industry. Their Dangerbird debut, Omni, debuted in the Billboard Top 50, and over the last 11 years they have released four albums and several EPs on varying labels such as Suicide Squeeze, Arena Rock, and Polyvinyl. The band has played countless sold out venues throughout the world both large and small and toured the globe over including North America, Europe, U.K., Japan, and Australia, in addition to unforgettable performances at every high-profile U.S. festival like Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Sasquatch!. It is no doubt a testament to the band’s DIY beginnings, impressive relationship with their fans, and inventive music that they remain a beloved group with an unyielding fanbase that continues to grow with each album.

Many months in the making and this week its happening - RED UNION BLUE will be in the studio for the whole hour. Red Union Blue from Sacramento, CA brings together the musical talents of Trena Thompson and Chris Lee into an exciting new blend of country, rock, pop, and folk. Since 2012, the band has grown into one of the area's most promising up-and-coming artists, combining thoughtful and insightful lyrics with powerful vocals and dynamic musicianship.

The band's first album "Learning To Fall" was released in June 2013. Featuring 10 original songs, the album ranges in styles from the pop choruses of "I Don't Want To Need You" and "Without You & Me" to the introspective folk-rock reflection of "Ghost Town" and "Let It Rain". Recorded by J.K. Northrup (King Kobra, Montrose, Foreigner, Toto) at Alien Productions & Recordings, the album was voted by Twirl Radio as one of the best debuts of 2013.