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This week on Destination Out, Mike Johnston features the music of Bobby Bradford (trumpet) through the years in all of the many different ensembles and musicians that he has played with. Including interview segments with Albuquerque radio host / writer Mark Weber, a life long friend of Bobby's. Mark selected many of the tracks that were played. -
This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast, Robert Barclay features the 2025 class of Blues Hall of Fame honorees including Bob Stroger, Willie Bell, Blind Willie Johnson, Henry Townsend and Jessie Mae Hemphill. He also includes the honored tunes by BB King, Irma Thomas, Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Lightnin’ Hopkins.
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Homespun this week ventures into new music from Woody Platt, Rebecca Frazier, and Appalachian Smoke! We get Old Timey with Dirk Powell and The Onlies, and we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Guy Clark’s debut album “Old No. 1.” -
This week on Destination Out, Mike Johnston highlights drummer Rashied Ali, who is featured on two new releases from the Survival label. We'll also play tracks from Hal Russell and Leroy Jenkins. -
This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay will note the passing of soul singer Sam Moore of “Sam & Dave,” Garth Hudson of “The Band,” Josh White Jr. and author Stanley Booth. He will also debut new CDs by Tommy Castro, Bob Corritore, Frank Bey and Eddie 9 Volt. Plus, some more zydeco from Terrance Simien! -
The early 60’s were an important time for Bluegrass in folk music, and on this week’s Homespun we’ll hear some of that music performed by The Lilly Brothers, Keith & Rooney, and Don Stover! We’ll also get an early start on St. Patrick’s Day with The Green Fields of America, and John Doyle! -
This week, Destination Out centers around pianist Andrew Hill's new release, recorded in 2002 titled "It's a beautiful day, Revisited." The release includes music not contained in the original 2002 release. We also spun a few tracks with Andrew as an accompanying musician by Jimmy Woods and Roland Kirk.
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This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast we’re heading to Louisiana for some Cajun, zydeco and blues tunes. We’ll hear from Terrance Simien, Beausoleil, Katie Webster, C.J. Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, Lazy Lester, Chubby Carrier, Rosie Ledet, John Mooney, the Lost Bayou Ramblers, and Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. The Duke of Juke, Robert Barclay, will include some interview sound bites from three of the artists. -
As we finish out this first full month of 2025, Homespun takes us on a journey with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Reno & Smiley, and Claire Lynch! We also celebrate the life of Garth Hudson, the last remaining member of “The Band,” and say “Happy Birthday” to legendary folk singer Joan Baez. -
This week on Destination Out, Mike Johnston features the music of Steve Lacy (soprano) and Mal Waldron (piano), focusing on a newly unearthed recording of them in Belgium in 1995. You'll also hear a few pieces of gospel music from Albert Ayler, Mavis Staples and others.
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This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday with an evening of gospel music and songs of the civil rights movement. He includes music from the Staple Singers, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow, Bob Dylan, the Clara Ward Singers and the Harmonizing Four. -
The temperatures are going down, so get close to the radio for some warmth and great music this week on Homespun! We’ll celebrate the life of Buck White, the mandolin and piano playing patriarch for the country/bluegrass family group The Whites. We’ll play tracks from his time with The Whites and also selections from his son-in-law Ricky Skaggs.
