This week on Destination Out, Mike plays selections from Charles Mingus, Jackie McLean, and Wayne Shorter, among others.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast, Robert Barclay celebrates Elvis Presley’s 89th birthday. He includes music from Memphis by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Howlin’ Wolf, B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Isaac Hayes, Charlie Rich, O.V. Wright, Otis Redding and Booker T & the MGs.

….2023 is coming to end, and on the next Homespun we look back on some of the best releases of the year! Music from Michael Cleveland, Sami Braman, Lori McKenna, The Kody Norris Show, and so much more! Help us ring in the New Year on WCMU!

This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features his annual rock n' roll show, spinning music by Traffic, Hot Tuna, Blind Faith, Bob Dylan, Santana, and many more! Mike also notes the passing of Robbie Robertson.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay spins his favorite blues CDs from 2023. He includes work by Joe Louis Walker, Taj Mahal, Bobby Rush, Catfish Keith, Johnny Rawls, Sue Foley, Lil' Jimmy Reed, Coco Montoya and Monster Mike Welch.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay spins music for the holidays. He includes tunes by Shemekia Copeland, CJ Chenier, Charles Brown, the Campbell Brothers, Louis Armstrong, Odetta, Roomful of Blues, Keb’ Mo’, Hop Wilson, Big Harp George and Lisa Biales.

This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features solo piano for the holidays, including Abdullah Ibrahim and Chris McGregor! Other featured artists include McCoy Tyner, Randy Weston, and Alice Coltrane.

…The Holiday season is upon us, and on the next Homespun, we visit the traditional sounds of the season with David Grisman, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Burns Sisters, Tim & Mollie O’Brien, Joni Mitchell and much more! Tune in Saturday evening for good holiday cheer on WCMU!

This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features record producer Matt Davidson, who passed away in early December; he helmed the Emanem record label. Mike will be spinning artists who recorded on the label through the years, including Bobby Bradford on trumpet, Trevor Watts on saxophone, Kent Carter on bass, Derek Bailey on guitar, and the Spontaneous Music Ensemble.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay celebrates some late December birthdays including three great blues harp players Paul Butterfield, Sugar Blue and Rod Piazza. He also includes Bo Diddley, Professor Longhair, Lil Green, Esther Phillips, Joe Louis Walker and Eddie “Cleanhead" Vinson.