Well, it's here, the event we've been
waiting for. It truly has been a Folk Odyssey for me this year,
learning more about Folk Music than I thought I possibly could, and
most importantly, knowing how much more there is to learn.
At least one "Big City"
newspaper has recognized Charlottesville as a hotbed of Folk music.
Anyone spending time here will easily recognize that, with so many
artists and venues to hear great live Folk, World and Roots music. To
illustrate those comments, we are bringing you ten live broadcasts:
five from the Prism Coffeehouse and five from the amazing new
performance studio at WTJU. The artists who will perform are a slice
of the best in national and local talent with some true stars in
folk, world and roots music. The live performances and guest
announcers are one of the many things that make WTJU stand out and we
hope that you can acknowledge that with pledges of financial support.
We truly need your support to allow us
to bring you the depth and breadth of programming that ONLY WTJU can
offer. We have a great deal of debt that needs to be eliminated, and
your support will help to accomplish that and ensure that we are able
to continue this odyssey.
In addition to the Prism and in-studio
events broadcast live, there are other great things happening this
week that sustain Folk music: Downtown Foundation Events (5/4 &
5/11 @ Downtown Mall); an Acoustic Muse event (5/4 @ Starr Hill); and
an Acoustic Charlottesville performance (5/5@ New Dance Space) all in
this one week! You should be able to pay pledges, get information
and pick up t-shirts at some of those locations (TBA). C'Ville is
blessed with such great talent and support for folk music.
As a unique community service WTJU has
allocated three early morning time slots (1:00 AM to 6:00 AM) to the
Literacy Volunteers of America for their annual 100 Hours of Reading
event to promote literacy (yes, they requested those times!). For
more information and your support, see
http:
Special thanks go to Blue O'Connell,
Pete Marshall, David Eisenman, and of course Chuck Taylor and the
rest of the WTJU staff who've all helped me understand the marathon
process; Grady Lewis who made the premium list a reality; Fred Boyce
for bringing five incredible performances to us via the Prism and to
Guy Dineen and Amy Hill for this year's great T-shirt design! But
most of all, thanks go to you, the listeners, who will support WTJU
and make sure we get to do this again next year. Now let's get busy,
there's a lot of listenin' and pledgin' to do!
Friday May 4
Noon
Lift Off
Take off on a journey through the
week's Odyssey with Fred Boyce as he provides an overview of the
week's shows and events. Here's your chance to pledge early, pledge
often.
2PM
How the West Was Won
The indelible stamp of Western Cinema
gave rise to Josey Wales and the Black Cowboy. Join Goldfinger as
Reggae Vibes reveals True Tales of the West, inna OneDrop style.
4PM
BBC News hour
Support the BBC News hour, a unique and
refreshing alternative to stateside newscasts.
5PM
Declaration of Independents
For whatever reason, many artists
choose to "cut out the middleman" and Self-release their
own recordings. Pete Marshall brings a small sampling of the huge
number of "own label" releases in the WTJU library.
Requests, accompanying a pledge to WTJU, most welcome.
8PM
Toshi Reagon Live
Catch the vivacious and entertaining
Toshi Reagon, live from the Prism coffeehouse, only on WTJU.
9PM
Sweet Honey in the Rock
The perfect after-Toshi treat as Sandy
Adams brings you two hours of mama Bernice Reagon 's musical honey to
your living room.
11PM
Jesse Winchester
For 30 years, Jesse Winchester has
created wonderful songs about life, love, and memories of his
childhood in Mississippi. As an expatriate during the Vietnam War,
Winchester provided a bittersweet reminder of the sacrifice one makes
when cutting himself off from his roots. He also speaks to us about
the joys of everyday life. Professor Bebop hosts.
Saturday, May 5
6AM
Hungover Biscuits
Subtitled "Drunk and Disorderly".
Nothing but songs about drinking, fighting,
gambling and sex by well qualified
artists played by Emmett Boaz, a DJ with a few credentials along
those lines hisself.
8AM
Natural History Note
Bess brings you a special marathon
edition of her delightful program.
8:05AM
Nanci and Friends
Join Sumner Brown as her pal Nanci
Griffith brings you a light beyond the woods. She may also bring
along some friends.
10AM
Irish Music In America
Explore the past century of both
American-born and expatriate Irish musicians with Cleek Schrey. We'll
listen to the classic 78rpm recordings of the 1920's, the so-called
"Golden Age of Irish music" (which veritably took place in
New York), as well as contemporary musicians establishing their place
in this vibrant and living tradition.
High Noon
Sunshine Daydream: Shot from the Saddle
Ever want to hear a cowboy version of
Dark Star? Saddle up with the
Dead they head up a cosmic acoustic posse, deputizing David
Grisman, Old & In The Way, New Riders and many more along the
trail. Join Bill Tetzeli and Tom Lawless at high noon and be ready to
slap leather -- wallets, that is.
2PM
The Best of Broadside 1962-1988
Charles W. Taylor, III brings you recordings from the recent 5-CD
Folkways collection of the same name subtitled: Anthems of the
American Underground from the Pages of Broadside Magazine. In 1962 a
mimeographed publication was started that tracked the "underground"
folk music of the time including the earliest known recordings of
everyone from Bob Dylan, Malvina Reynolds, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger,
Buffy Saint Marie and many others.
4PM
John Prine
Gary Funston, host of Living Time,
takes his annual Folk Marathon break from jazz and Blues to revel in
the profound songs of this favorite acoustic troubadour.
6PM
Rebel Records
Join Old Home Place Host Ray Spears as
he tours the world of local bluegrass label Rebel Records.
8PM
Eddie and Martha Adcock Live
One of bluegrass music's most popular
and critically acclaimed performing acts, live from the Prism. Eddie
and Martha provide an exceptional blend of progressive bluegrass they
call "twograss".
9PM
Poozies Forever
Four voices, two harps, one fiddle, and
a piano accordion add up to Britain's amazing all-woman supergroup,
the Poozies, who start but don't stop at the boundaries of
traditional British and Irish music. Hear a mix of their work
plus solo and other ventures of Poozies past and present: Sileas,
Kate Rusby, Eilidh Shaw, Karen Tweed, and Swap.
11PM
Rock? Latino Style.
Join Miz Vega of "Danza Latina"
fame to peruse the many levels of Latin Rock & Pop. From indie
sounds of Le Mans and Los Planetas to feel good pop by
Rosana in Spain to Tejano, Neoyorquino, Los Angeles Ska
all the way to Shakira, Fiel a la Vega and Maná
in Latin America. We've got it all. Why? Because we're WJTU for
chrissakes! And we know how to Rock bilingually.
Sunday, May 6
6AM
Native American Sunrise
Have breakfast with Blue O'Connell as
she brings the best and newest Native American music. And for the
third year in a row, there'll be a very special "drum"
premium!
8AM
Robyn's Field Guide to Bird Songs
Everything from "Lark in the
Morning" to "Little Sparrow" With their beautiful
voices, colors, flight, and sheer avian mystique, birds of all types
have inspired musicians and songwriters for centuries.
Celebrate the peak of Virginia's spring migration with two hours of
traditional and contemporary bird-inspired music, spanning most of
the globe and as many different bird families as we can squeeze in.
Served with a liberal sprinkling of tidbits about birds and birding,
and a possible surprise guest!
10AM
Islands and Highlands
Colin Ramirez will host special guest,
musician and craftsman Craig Dubose, who will share his unique and
diverse collection of recordings from his numerous trips to the
Scottish island of Mull and the Highlands. Country Dance, Gaelic
songs, and contemporary stylings will be mixed and matched?and with a
little luck we'll coax a live tune from Craig's guitar."
Noon
Tell Us A Tale, and Give Us A Call...
Join Peter Jones and his regular cast
of characters for a special three-hour "Tell Us A Tale",
Central Virginia's only children's radio program. Listen to stories
and music from around the world, and discover why radio was once
called the "theater of the mind".
3PM
The Carter Family
Ann Shaffer brings two hours of
favorites from Virginia's own Original Carter Family. From those
earliest Bristol sessions in 1927 to the final ones in NY fourteen
years later, here's a sampler of the very best of A.P., Sara, and
Maybelle.
5PM
Van's the Man
A joyous request show reviving the
special blend of blues, pop, jazz and Celtic folk that is the music
of Van Morrison.
8PM
Walker's Run
A live performance from the local
bluegrass phenomenon, broadcast live from the studios of WTJU.
9PM
Jugbands for Jugheads
Jugheads Bill Adams and Peter Welch
bring you two hours of that unique style that will certainly get you
pullin' and stompin'. Bring your scrip.
11PM
John Fahey
John Fahey was never New Age, he was
never folk and he was never rock and
roll. John Fahey was just John Fahey,
the most difficult guitarist ever, and he never gave a good goddamn
what we thought of him... which makes him a number one Radio
Wowsville idol. Don, Tyler and the rest of the folks from
The Sligo River Nuclear Plant pay
tribute to Blind Joe Death.
Monday, May 7
6AM
The Flatlanders
The 'Cuda stays in the garage for this
one. Matt & Mike, more DJs than legends, settle on a '53 Chevy
stakebody as they pick up Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock
and Terry Allen. Maybe they'll even pick up a hitchhiker or two.
They've got room for you're if you're willing to spring for gas
and/or breakfast.
9AM
Natural History Note
Bess brings you a special marathon
edition of her delightful program.
9:05AM
Marathona Americana
Terri Allard and Terry Carpenter bring
you tunes ranging from Emmylou Harris to Kasey Chambers, Johnny Cash
to Dave Alvin so prepare for a morning of alternate country, new
grass, folk, roots rock and any other music waving the Americana
flag.
Noon
In Griot Time
Bruce Penner
delves into the world of Djelimadi Tounkara, the leading guitarist of
Mali. Joining Bruce will be Cheick Hamala Diabate, one of
Djelimadi's many talented nephews.
2PM
Homeward Bound
John Hill brings a refreshing blend of
current and classic acoustic-based
tunes to get you through the afternoon
and on your way home. Expect to hear
anything from Shawn Colvin, Dougie
MacLean, and Joni Mitchell, to Russian
Bluegrass. If it's acoustic, and good,
it might be in the mix for this show. You'll definitely be in the
mood for Pierre Bensusan and Michael Hedges by 5 PM!
4PM BBC News
5PM
Bensusan & Hedges
The surgeon general says this brand of
acoustic smoke is safe for human consumption. Technical brilliance
and soaring emotion from two incredible guitarists named Pierre and
Michael, brought to you by Larry Minnick.
8PM
Mando Mafia Live
The live studio can barely contain this
highly acclaimed and always entertaining group. You'll be caught up
in this live broadcast, so we're reminding you to pledge your support
for live music!
9PM
Squeak, Rattle &
Drone
With Scott Clark.
Like your music sweet smooth, easy on the ears? This will be your
worst nightmare: ancient and modern acoustic instruments squawking,
scraping and shrilling. Hurdy-gurdies, medieval bagpipes, bark
flutes, nyckelharps, jaw harps, bombards - you name it - request it,
but with a pledge.
11PM
The Great Northwest
Steve Kindig brings you select cuts
from the timber land including Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, Kelly
Joe Phelps, Casey Neill, Kevin Burke to name a few species.
Tuesday, May 8
6AM
Howaya, Hawaii
Rebecca Foster brings you Hawaiian
guitars. Slack key and steel, old and new. From the time that the
Spanish guitar arrived on the shores of what was to become the
fiftieth state, Hawaiian musicians have created and shared with the
mainland some of the most distinctive American sounds.
9AM
I Ain't Marchin' Anymore
Phil Ochs was the definitive 60's
radical intellectual Greenwich Village topical songwriter. Valerie
L'Herrou will explore all the news that was fit to sing back in the
60's, but which no one now remembers outside of a small circle of
friends. Featuring old favorites and rare recordings.
10:30AM
Doug Sahm: Rosetta Stone of Southern
Music
A lone star original, Doug Sahm created
some of the most brilliant, varicolored, highly exuberant music to
come out of Texas, or anywhere. Country rock, psychedelic blues,
Tex-Mex polkas, Cajun freeform jazz, and wonderfully ragged, salty
roots rock. The Sir Douglas Quintet produced some incredibly
loose, garage band, cheesy Vox organ fueled records that comprise a
musical history of the Gulf Coast and The West Coast in the 60's.
Join your host, Charles Peale for two hours of a frolicking,
down-home musical groovers paradise.
Noon
Gram Parsons
Born Cecil Ingram Connors, III, Gram's
exit from this planet was 47 days short of becoming a member of the
27 Club. Aer Stephen and Jim Morgan indulge (as Gram would), and
bring back the spirit in this special edition of Dead City Radio.
2PM
The South Will Rise Again
The South may have lost the war (Only
a Yankee would need to ask which war.), but they got all the best
songs. Music from and about the War of Northern Aggression. Brought
to you by Emmett Boaz.
4PM BBC News
5PM
Blues & the Abstract Roots: Corey
Harris and Olu Dara Live
Jeffery Lindholm brings you a special
show featuring acoustic blues and roots music. A live performance
from the WTJU studios by renowned blues/world artists Corey Harris
and special guest Olu Dara is featured. Tune in, get turned on, and
pledge, pledge, pledge.
8PM
King of My Radio Room
Local performers Nickletown, Jan Smith,
Danny Schmidt and guests bring you a radio version of their King of
My Living Room show from the live radio space at TJU.
9PM
Harmonic Voices
Focusing on the
harmonica stylings of World Class harmonica icons such as Norton
Buffalo, Brendan Powers, Howard Levy, and Mike Turk, to name a few,
this show will highlight harmonica voices, which are quite different
from that of Bob Dylan, and the traditional blues harp player. As
soloists and accompanist, these harmonicists have pushed the envelope
with their exceptional technical ability on this tiny, yet powerful
instrument. Hosted by Harmonica player Gary Green.
11PM
Things Behind the Sun--The Music of
Nick Drake
While exploring the mystique and
haunting beauty of his music, we'll raise questions of why the music
world has ignored one of this century's greatest songwriters for so
long. Join Cameron in a much-deserved celebration of the deeply
touching sounds created by Nick Drake.
Wednesday, May 9
6AM
Porch & Pub
From the porches of Appalachia to the
pubs of western Ireland, traditional music is most often played for
the enjoyment of musicians and dancers, and seldom for
non-participating spectators. Join Tes Slominsky as she plays tunes
and songs suited for the front porch on a summer day, or for the pub
on a rainy evening.
9AM
The Telluride Sessions
In 1989 Strength in Numbers released
this landmark recording that influenced new acoustic music for the
next decade. This legendary group of musicians featured Sam Bush,
Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor. Tune in as
Larry Minnick and Lara Eilhart explore the music of five acoustic
masters.
Noon
Juan Valdez Faves
Dave Grant brings you the stuff that
gets you rockin (decaffeinated and legal too!): Vallenato, the
king of wild Latin grooves; Cumbia, the mantra force;
Porro & Gaita, the roots of the whole thing.
Accordion-driven music that makes Zydeco sound sleepy. Hear the
freshest roasted tunes right off the boat from Cartegena, home of the
nutzoid bass line
2PM
Blood Shot & High Tone
The past few years have seen the rise
of Americana music into the ranks of
many record companies followed swiftly
by their steady retreat. Two companies have remained Americana
stalwarts through it all, Bloodshot and Hightone. Pinetops Stephen
and Steve Kindig bring music from these labels that has fueled,
influenced and continues to define the genre, Americana. You'll be
sure to hear Neko Case, Old 97s, Dave Alvin, Hot Club of Cowtown and
their labelmates.
4PM
BBC News
5PM
Front Porches, Dance halls and Honky
Tonks
Frank Grizzard brings you Americana
from the Carter Family, Roy Rogers, Ernest Tubb, and Bill Monroe to
Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash to Waylon
& Willie, John Prine, and Lyle Lovett to Bob Dylan, Justin
Trevino, and the Marshall Tucker Band -- and all points in between.
8PM
Guano Boys Live
The boys raid the live space at WTJU
for an hour of hoochie-coochie. I am not sure of exactly who will be
in this slot. I want to add this sentence to the description to be
changed later.
9PM
Journey of a Virginian: The Music of
Ralph Stanley and the Stanley Brothers
Former Old Home Place host Jeff
Vogelgesang hosts a two-hour tour of the music of one of Virginia's
most renowned musical exports.
11PM
Garmarna
Ancient Scandinavian songs of love,
murder, and amorous sea-creatures, played with the traditional sounds
of fiddles, hurdy-gurdies, lutes, and drums-turned up to 11. Five
young Swedes go beyond hybrid "folk-rock" into something
entirely unique. With Robyn and Scott
Thursday, May 10
1AM
Literacy Volunteers of America/100
Hours of Reading
The literacy Volunteers of America grab
the airwaves to promote literacy with readings all night. To support
this group go to http:
6AM
Farenheit 91.1 (in the shade)
(...Including Key West.) Mare
sends you off to work with dancers and crooners. Some of these
countries are not fortunate enough to have public radio stations like
WTJU. Support your tropical outposts, independent musicians and
independent radio by calling 924-3418.
9AM
The Duo
This Thursday, two giants in acoustic
string music come to the Prism for the first time. Join Pete as he
explores the careers of Darol Anger and Mike Marshall, from their
work with the David Grisman Quintet, the Montreux Band, the Turtle
Island String Quartet, the Modern Mandolin Quartet, Psychograss and
more. Also featured will be current projects, Newgrange, Commotion
and the Anger-Marshall Band. Then tune in Thursday at 8pm for a live
broadcast of their Duo concert at the Prism.
Noon
The Eclectic Country Woman
Where would Country or Americana music
be without the likes of Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Rose Maddox or
even Lucinda Williams? Join Pinetops Stephen and Matt Combs in a
salute of all that women have contributed to the Country and
Americana musical landscape.
2PM
Acoustic Dave
Phyllis White, possibly the 1st D.J. in
the world to air Dave Matthews material, will feature excerpts from
the 1993 WTJU Folk Marathon interview, performances at the Prism
Coffeehouse, Jefferson Theater, The Birchmere, Trax, and The
Floodzone. Burned to CD for your listening pleasure.
4PM
BBC News
5PM
The Eclectic Women
Three-fourths of the EW DJs bring you
up to date on what it's all about: Wendy tours through a short
history of lesbian music, Robyn travels the world looking for the
best female musicians, and Blue gets the Blues, with a bit of jazz
mixed in.
8PM
Darol Anger & Mike Marshall Live
from the Prism
The duo comes to C'Ville for the first
time (see "the Duo" description), and we get to bring the
first hour of it to you Live from the Prism. Call in and pledge your
support to keep this link alive.
9PM
Mountain Women, Songs and Stories
The remaining fourth of the eclectic
women, Sandy Adams, goes up the holler and comes back with Kathy
Coleman to help her bring entertaining tunes and stories from their
mountain heritage.
11PM
Coffeehouse Massacre Revisited
A light-hearted spoof, that takes you
through the old songs that once defined "folk" music. The
rest of the marathon is a demonstration of how far we've come since
the days of "Kumbaya", "Michael Row Your Boat Ashore",
"Puff the Magic Dragon", and "Gauantanamera".
Hosted by the daughter of Coffeehouse Massacre, Blue O'Connell.
Friday, May 11
1AM
Literacy Volunteers of America/100
Hours of Reading
The literacy Volunteers of America grab
the airwaves to promote literacy with readings all night. To support
this group go to http:
6AM
All Over the Map
From the cross-pollinations that
inspire such world music artists as Zap Mama and Sheila Chandra to
music that is deeply rooted in the traditions of countries far and
wide, there is great stuff out there! All Over The Map takes a
musical journey to all continents and celebrates the sounds of
diverse cultures. Tune in for rhythms from Africa, India and South
America, for mind-bending vocals from Asia, virtuoso didgeridu from
Australia, and whatever else might turn up on our travels. Jean
Pierre DeVilliers will start your day slowly with your coffee, then
get your blood pumpin' as you head out for the day.
9AM
Both Sides of the Border
That's the Tex-Mex Border. Join
Rebecca Foster's dance party, and celebrate the multitude of musical
styles that migrated there and got all mixed up. You'll hear
polkas, jigs, waltzes, rancheros, boleros, reels, some vintage Texas
Swing and maybe the Mexican Hat Dance.
Noon
Women of the World
Tes focuses on women of the world, with
emphasis on international artists, including instrumentalists as well
as vocalists. Indulge your Fairuz fetish or your Natalie
MacMaster mania--all in one show!
2PM
Vibraciones del Reggae:
The long arm of Jamaica goes Latin,
with contributions from South America, the Caribbean and Europe. Join
the most dread duo, Goldfinger and Dr. Mo, for two hours of what's
happening in el Ska y rubbadub style.
4PM
BBC News
5PM
Richard
Thompson
From his professional beginning as a
founding member of Fairport Convention to his solo career, Richard
Thompson has offered a special brand of music that honors the folk
heritage through a thoroughly modern perspective. Piercing and
poignant lyrics accompanied by exciting and impeccable musicianship
are his hallmark. Celebrate his amazing artistry with Professor
Bebop.
8PM
Solazo Live from the Prism
Catch the South American beats of
Solazo, one of the hottest Latin groups to be found. Pledge your
support for these live Prism broadcasts.
9PM
This IS World!
Did you think globalization was all
about NASDAQ and the Internet? Honey, get your groove thang on
because World Music ain't only about Andean flutes anymore. Miz Vega
brings you some of the hottest, cutting edge and smooth sounds ever
to wash up on our eastern shores. Imported.
11PM
Female Folk Rockers
Lara Eilhart brings you the best in
female folk-rockers with some help from Wendy Repass. Not just Ani
Difranco, but Rose Polenzani, Michelle Malone, Indigo Girls, Melissa
Ferrick and others - you help choose 'em with your pledge.
Saturday, May 12
1AM
Literacy Volunteers of America/100
Hours of Reading
The literacy Volunteers of America grab
the airwaves to promote literacy with readings all night. To support
this group go to http:
6AM
Flaky Biscuits
Bill Adams brings you a special
marathon version of this fantastic show. You bring the meat; we
supply the biscuits and gravy.
8AM
Bess does an encore and brings yet
another special marathon edition of her program.
8:05AM
Atlantic Weekly Part I
For more than a decade Saturday
mornings on WTJU have been synonymous with folk music from both sides
of the Atlantic. Bringing you a broad range of music from old
time to contemporary singer songwriters, Atlantic Weekly is the way
many Charlottesvillians start their day. Join us for a special folk
marathon edition of Atlantic Weekly, Part I, with host Mark Haskins.
10AM
Atlantic Weekly Part II
Join host Cinder Stanton as she cruises
the isles, bringing you a special folk marathon edition of the Celtic
side of the ocean.
Noon
The Dead Show
Here it is, C'Ville, the Sunshine boys
Chris Munson and Mr. Jones bring you two hours of the Dead, nuttin'
but da Dead.
2PM
Voices of Brazil
Bruce Penner
brings a bit of the Brazilian carnival to you by way of cohost and
recent Carnival attendee Madeline Holly as they play the music from
Bahia.
4PM
New West: Delbert & Shaver
Make sure you're givin' it up for the
station you love as Matt and David E bring you grooves from two New
West Artists, Delbert McClinton & Shaver. Listen for Delbert
"sitting in" as a special host. This one will give you
dreams to remember.
6PM
Virginia Bluegrass Showcase
Old Home Place host Ray Spears brings
the best in bluegrass from Virginia artists.
8PM
Kevin Burke Live from the Prism
The curtain is drawn on the 2001 Folk
marathon with the world's premier Irish fiddler. Thanks for
listening and pledging!
