On this episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features some works of Alto Saxophonist Noah Howard from the 60 and 70s.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay previews the Alpena Blues Festival with his guests from the Alpena Blues Coalition. This year it is a free festival at the bandshell with a lineup including Eliza Neals, Broken Arrow Blues with Tosha Owens, Asamu Johnson and the Associates of the Blues along with Blues By the Drop 5,. He also debuts new CDs by Larry McCray and Samantha Fish.

….This past week marked 2 milestones: The birth of Hazel Dickens (6/1/25) and the passing of Jean Ritchie (6/1/15).The next edition of Homespun recognizes both with the music of Dickens and Ritchie along with friends The Johnson Mountain Boys, Sally Rogers & Howie Bursen, Phyllis Boyens, and others.

On this episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston celebrates the work of Al Foster, a great jazz drummer that passed away on May 28th, 2025.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay features part 2 of his tribute to Joe Louis Walker. He also spins new CDs by Terry Hanck, Dave Specter, Brandon Santini, Lisa Mann, Terrie Odabi, Aki Kumar, Carolyn Wonderland, Ally Venable, Southern Avenue, Willie Buck & Bob Corritore.

The days are getting longer and nicer, so on Homespun this week, we have some long and nice pieces of music from Danny Paisley, Shawn Lane & Richard Bennett, Ry Cooder, Sonny Terry, Mindy Smith, and more!

On this episode of Destination out, Mike Johnston features music from various different African Jazz Musicians over the years, with a focus on South African Jazz.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay notes the passing of Joe Louis Walker including his interview with Joe as he discusses his musical influences. Robert also spins new releases by Charlie Musselwhite, Johnny Iguana, Tad Robinson, Tim Gartland, Kim Field and Mitch Ryder.

On this week’s edition of Homespun, we’ll be celebrating Bob Dylan’s birthday with songs from the bard himself, plus Joan Baez, Ian & Sylvia, The Country Gentlemen, The Brothers and Sisters, plus more covering his music!

This week on Destination Out, Mike Johnston features pieces from Charles Mingus' Live in Argentina: The Buenos Aires Concerts, as well as some works of John Coltrane, and others.