Tom Ball
Host and Marketing RepresentativeTom Ball is the host of 'Homespun' on WCMU, and is also a marketing representative for the station. He is responsible for securing program sponsorships for both WCMU Public Radio and WCMU Public Television.
Tom has been married for nearly 20 years to his lovely and talented wife Diana. They have one cat, and a yard full of beautiful flowers (no thanks to him!). Tom has been associated with WCMU for over 35 years, doing everything from fundraising, to filling in for vacationing staff members, to even taking out the trash!
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This week on Homespun, we’ll spin new music from Becky Buller, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, as well as new Old Time music from The Onlies! We’ll also celebrate the 50th anniversary release of Guy Clark’s landmark album “Old No. 1.” -
This week on Homespun we’ll sample new sounds from Pitney Meyer, John Gorka, plus Alison Brown with Steve Martin. We’ll also explore the Blues of John Hammond, Charlie Musselwhite, and the King of the Delta Blues Singers, Robert Johnson! -
Push back the rug, and grab a partner, ‘cause we’re gonna Swing this week on Homespun!! Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant, Jean Shepherd, The McKinny Sisters, and Little Jimmy Dickens will get those feet moving! -
…Well, the leaves and dropping and so is the new music this week on Homespun! Wes Corbett, The Onlies, the Double Decker String Band, Danny Burns, and John Gorka, jus to name a few. -
…Homespun this week finds us mixing the old with the new-Dan Crary, Clinch Mountain boy Jack Cooke, DeDannan, The Chieftains, and solo Cathal McConnell make up the old; Larry Sparks, Carter & Cleveland, and John Leventhal make up the new! -
…Old favorites abound the week on Homespun with The Backwoods Band, The Earls of Leicester, Mac Benford, and the Country Gentlemen leading the way. Then we close out with a duet from Loudon Wainwright and Iris Dement, a cover from Lyle Lovett, and an old Civil War era song from Eric Merrill. -
…The 2025 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards show just took place, and on Homespun this week we’ll sample some of the winners: Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, plus Male & Female Vocalist! We’ll also celebrate the life of legendary Acoustic Bassist Danny Thompson and his work with Pentangle and Richard Thompson. -
…The Fall Season is about on us, and September brings many birthdays including The Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe! On Homespun this week, we’ll hear from Big ‘Mon himself, as well as Carter & Cleveland, Geoff Muldaur, and new music from Kathleen Edwards, Rodney Crowell and James McMurtry! Tune into Homespun Saturday evenings at 6, or around the globe at WCMU.org! -
Homespun this week brings us the latest from Danny Burns, The Grascals (with Dolly Parton!) and Red Camel Collective. We’ll explore the Celtic sounds of Delores Keane with John Faulkner, The Green Fields of America, and Liz Carroll with John Doyle. Plus, Guy Clark’s classic “Homegrown Tomatoes!" -
…Homespun this week touches on songs around the Labor movement, honoring workers and their role in society-Lonnie Johnson, Pete Seeger, The Red Clay Ramblers, and the Staple Singers do just that, along with others! Tune in Saturday evenings at 6PM or online at WCMU.org!
