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Ceci Gilson has been a voice on numerous college radio stations since beginning her studies at the University of Massachusetts. She’s worked at 4 ...

  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
  • Length: 01:17:25
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On this episode of Wordy Birds we interview author and filmmaker Carson Mell about his lastest book, The Blue Bourbon Orchestra, and its themes of ...

  • Added: Jul 17, 2012
  • Length: 26:39
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On June 18th our castaway was Eric Poulin the host of the popular alternative music program "Sound Contrapositive" broadcast on WMPG Radio every We...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2012
  • Length: 01:22:50
Caption: Phil with 2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
Today’s program opens up with some bluegrass songs about hard work, including two startling songs concerning gravediggers. Show host Phil Nusbaum g...

Bought by KSJD, WRGY, WOUB, KKRN, KUCB and more


  • Added: Jun 29, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Caption: Phil with 2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
Swing: It’s a style bluegrass bands have approached over the years. We survey some bluegrass swing fusion. Then Lyle Lofgren and Adam Granger visit...

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  • Added: Jun 28, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 13
Caption: Phil with 2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
Losing: it’s an ever popular concern of bluegrass songs, and we begin our show with three outstanding examples of that type of song. Then Lyle Lofg...

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  • Added: Jun 23, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 12
Caption: Phil with 2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
In the early days of sound recording, in the early and mid 1920s, record labels recorded many local instrumental and singing groups. But no really ...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2012
  • Length: 10:21
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My castaway this week is Donna Galluzzo the Executive Director of The SALT. Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. Donna's fascinat...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2012
  • Length: 01:23:26
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Thom Yorke, lead singer and songwriter for the band Radiohead, tackles the challenges that just about everyone faces: confronting who you are and ...

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2012
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Phil w/ 2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van norman
Out show opens with new and recent bluegrass. Then, on the Gem of Bluegrass we consider the evolution of the song “Footprints in the Snow.” It was ...

Bought by WRGY, KKRN, Sun Radio - KDRP Radio, KRZA, KUCB and more


  • Added: Jun 06, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
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Fans of the good-time, git-down music! Join us as we reach deep in to the Back Road Radio Show Studio Vault and find all of our favorite LIVE perfo...

Bought by KHNS


  • Added: May 21, 2012
  • Length: 59:51
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Joan Griffith
Renowned Jazz guitarists Joan Griffith and Sam Miltich join Charlie Pulkrabek for a conversation on Centerstage Minnesota. We also hear music from ...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: May 18, 2012
  • Length: 58:44
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Phil w/2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
Our show opens with songs where finance matters. Then our Gem of bluegrass surveys the forms bluegrass anthems take. Later a conversation with Lynn...

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  • Added: May 15, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 10
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In a rare interview, the singer and musician Peter Gabriel talks to former BBC broadcaster Mark Coles about Real World Gold - a major new re-releas...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 15, 2012
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Award winning BBC broadcaster Mark Coles ( "Today" / "The Strand") brings you his pick of the best new music from around the planet. This week, fo...

  • Added: May 02, 2012
  • Length: 54:01
Caption: The Magnolias - Pop the Lock
The Magnolias have a new studio record out, after a long hiatus, titled "Pop the Lock." Frontman John Freeman joins Charlie Pulkrabek to talk about...

Bought by KSRQ and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 28, 2012
  • Length: 58:39
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Phil w/ 2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
Bluegrass depicts tragedy from the point of view of those affected, very well. A couple of flood songs open the show. Then a lengthy Gem of Bluegra...

Bought by Sun Radio - KDRP Radio, KKRN, KUCB, WNTI.ORG-Internet Radio from Centenary University, KRZA and more


  • Added: Apr 19, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 10
Caption: Tai Shan, Credit: Mark Blasco
Songwriter Tai Shan talks about her approach to writing songs inspired by Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Written and performed for the mo...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
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Our castaway is Matt Powell born and raised in “The Gem City”, Dayton, Ohio; the hometown of Orville and Wilbur Wright and a hotbed of the emerging...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2012
  • Length: 01:45:26
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Our castaway on this episode is Barb Truex the host of "Crossfade" heard every Wednesday morning from 10:30am - 12pm EST on WMPG Radio. Barb thoug...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2012
  • Length: 55:26
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Our castaway is comedienne Karen Morgan. Born in Athens, Georgia, Karen’s southern accent is somewhat of an anomaly in Maine, where she now resides...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2012
  • Length: 28:40
Caption: Bill Audette
Bill Audette became our second guest on "Desert Island Discs" and his show aired in March of 2012 on WMPG radio. Audette offers up his vast knowle...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2012
  • Length: 29:24
Caption: Joe Duley and Roger Daltry
"Desert Island Discs" inaugural show broadcast in February of 2012 on WMPG in Portland, Maine featuring an interview with popular radio personality...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2012
  • Length: 25:40
Caption: Phil w/2012 Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
Exciting new bluegrass opens this week’s broadcast. After that we investigate a major way bluegrass evolves: by recontexting music; you might say, ...

Bought by KKRN, Sun Radio - KDRP Radio, Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920, KRZA, KUCB and more


  • Added: Apr 06, 2012
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: Phil with Zeitfunk, Credit: Karen Van Norman
We open the show with new selections. Then, the Gem of Bluegrass focuses on Tom Dooley, an American ballad that was given new life by a pop recordi...

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  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 9