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#101 Java Jive Host Travis Parkin spent nearly a week reviewing more than 700 coffee songs to come up with the playlist for this program. Featured artists include The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Suzanne Vega, Sertab Erener, Julie London, Javier Solis, Leon Russell, Marty Robbins, Up, Bustle & Out and others. Program is punctuated with a brief primer on the history and production of coffee as well as some interesting consumption statistics and a few vintage coffee commercials. Playlist PDF |
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#103 Lyrics by Johnny Mercer Host Travis Parkin introduces the program with biographical information on the life and career of the legendary composer, Johnny Mercer, followed by a fine collection of JM tunes from a varied range of musical styles. Performers showcased on this program include Big Joe Turner, Bow Wow Wow, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Lyle Lovett and other fine artists. Playlist PDF |
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#104 Memphis: Tennessee’s Other Music City Travis screened more than 200 selections over a two-week period as he researched and collected songs for this program. The show is entirely comprised of compositions that were inspired by rock 'n' roll, blues, and country music mecca, Memphis, Tennessee. Parkin introduces the program with a brief overview of the history of Memphis before launching a scorching opening salvo of Memphis songs. Featured sets showcase the musical talents of John Hiatt, Nina Simone, Jackie Mittoo, Peter Tosh, Eartha Kitt, and Tex Dixon, as well as numerous other accomplished artists. Playlist PDF |
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#105 Harmonicas ‘R’ Us Host Travis Parkin intros the show with some interesting historical information about the invention, manufacture, distribution and various types of harmonicas. Program includes handpicked selections from a diverse range of genres demonstrating the versatility and endurance of this musical instrument. Featured sets showcase the harmonica talents of Charlie Musselwhite, Larry Adler, Beats International, Neil Young, Toots Thielemans, and many other artists. Playlist PDF |
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#106 Fascinatin’ Riddum Host Travis Parkin opens the program with a definition of "rhythm" along with some interesting information on the various types of rhythm and how rhythm is expressed in various parts of the world. It's a toe tappin', knee slappin' show that includes an assortment of great songs written about the subject of rhythm. Program spotlights the musical stylings of Reverend Horton Heat, Patsy Cline, Jerry Jeff Walker, Mighty Sparrow, Bobby Darin and many other topnotch artists. Playlist PDF |
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#107 The History of Swamp Pop Created in the 1950's and early 1960's by teenaged Cajuns and black Creoles, Swamp Pop combines New Orleans-style rhythm and blues, country and western, and traditional French Louisiana musical influences. Parkin and his production staff screened more than 150 selections to come up with the playlist for this program. Featured sets include recordings by Bobby Charles, Cookie & the Cupcakes, Fats Domino, Barbara Lynn, Tommy McLain and many other national and regional Swamp Pop artists. Playlist PDF |
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#108 Time Has Told Me: The Songs of Nick Drake Although English singer-songwriter and musician Nick Drake (1948-1974) failed to find an audience during his lifetime, his work has since grown steadily in stature, to the extent that he is now widely considered to be one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the last 50 years. Best known for his acoustic autumnal songs, Drake’s work is showcased on this program with a number of selections by Nick himself as well as provocative covers by Lucinda Williams, Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, The Charlie Hunter Quartet featuring Norah Jones, and other distinguished performers. Playlist PDF |
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#109 The Bebop Singers Coming in April 2008 |
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#110 Covering Neil Coming in April 2008 |
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