By Don Jacobson
The Internet is the best thing that ever happened to alt-country. That’s because it’s a terrific way to listen to all those (mostly non-commercial) radio stations nationwide and overseas that have a little or a lot of programming devoted to alt-country, honky tonk, country rock, rockabilly, blues, Cajun, zydeco and roots music in general.
Listed below is a day-by-day, hour-by-hour guide to the over-the-air stations I’ve found that have such programming on high-speed internet simulcasts.
Plus, if you listen to these stations, you’ll get to hear who’s playing gigs in towns you’ll never go to . . . as well as traffic on the I-5.
(All times Central. Show descriptions provided from station websites. Last updated: 5/21/2014)
SUNDAY
8 a.m. – Noon: Bluegrass, Etc. (KCSN – Northridge)
From the misty Banks of the Ohio to the Blue Moon of Kentucky – where bluegrass was born – Bluegrass, Etc. continues the grand tradition. Longtime host Frank Hoppe features traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, old-time and early country music to move your heart and your feet. Legendary artists, from the early stars of country music like Hoyt Ming & His Pep Steppers and the Carter Family to contemporary performers like Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss and Ricky Skaggs, are broadcast directly to you, commercial-free.
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: The Moonshine Show (WKCR – Columbia University)
Bluegrass and old-time music programming first appeared on WKCR in 1963 under the direction of renowned banjo player,Pete Wernick. The Moonshine Show continues this long standing tradition, presenting the hill country string music of the Mid-South via classic recordings and frequent live in-studio performances. The full spectrum of this living art form is covered each Sunday morning.
Followed by The Tennessee Border Show: The Tennessee Border Show focuses on the masters of country music from the latter-half of the 20th century. The show is also not afraid to delve back into country music forefathers, like Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers. Over the years, the show has established itself as a source for information about ‘real’ country music, where elsewhere, commercial country has had the effect of erasing the real music from the record.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Down Home Country (WUSB – Stony Brook)
Country and western, rockabilly, western swing from the ’20s to the present, from the popular to the obscure. Alternately hosted by Debbie de Waltoff and Mary Lamont.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: The Hot Burrito Show (WRFL – Lexington)
On The Hot Burrito Show, we play what Gram Parsons called “Cosmic American Music” – a sound that ranges from country and soul to gospel and rock and roll. A lot of the songs we play on The Hot Burrito Show might be labeled alternative country or roots rock, but we like to mix our Uncle Tupelo with healthy shots of Merle Haggard and Al Green, Emmylou Harris and Robbie Fulks, Lucinda Williams and Billy Joe Shaver, Alejandro Escovedo and The Blind Boys of Alabama. It’s a big barn, in other words, with plenty of room for revival meetings and rowdy honky tonk parties. Drop by some time and, to paraphrase Dan Baird, remember to bring your Bible and a bottle!
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Tell The Band To Go Home (CJUM – Winnipeg)
Tell The Band To Go Home is a weekly celebration of great songs and the people who bring them to life. I play songs from some of the greatest songwriters of all time, including John Prine, Lyle Lovett, Fred Eaglesmith, Willie P. Bennett, and many more. Along with the legends, I also focus on the the hottest new writers of today. Every week, I try to have a different musical guest who can give us some insight into their songs and their personality. Previous guests include: David Francey, Gurf Morlix, James McMurtry, Eliza Gilkyson, John Mayer and many more. Also, I’m often joined by local singer/songwriters in the studio for a talk and some live music. Local favorites like Del Barber, JP Hoe, Nathan, The Wailin’ Jennys, Scott Nolan and many more have all stopped by. If you’re interested in great music on a Sunday afternoon, check out Tell The Band To Go Home every week.
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Third Coast Music (KSYM – San Antonio)
Americana Music showcasing ‘Home Grown’ Texas tracks and soul-filled songs from around the country.
4 p.m.-6 p.m. KCSN (MP3 stream)
Red Hot
w/Allan Larman
Americana & rockabilly
5 p.m.-7 p.m. KVSC (MP3 stream)
Root Cellar
Mix of old-time, alt country and roots rock
5 p.m.-7 p.m. WFPK (MP3 stream)
Roots ‘n Boots with Michael Young
More than a specific genre of music, Roots n’ Boots is a place. A dusty highway where Hank Williams welcomes a hitchhiking Woody Guthrie into his long white Cadillac. Where Neil Young stops his old pickup long enough for Gram Parsons and Emmylou to hop in. An old saloon where George Jones buys one too many rounds for Wayne Hancock inside, while Willie Nelson shares a smoke with Steve Earle out back. A front porch where a firecracker like Neko Case can discover nobility in the plain talk of Loretta Lynn, and Merle Haggard unlocks the secrets of love and wanderlust for Alejandro Escovedo over a cold glass of iced tea.
6 p.m.-9 p.m. KCSN (MP3 stream)
Tangled Roots
w/Pat Baker
Tangled Roots features alternative country, folk, folk/rock, gospel, blues and music from the singer-songwriter tradition resulting in an eclectic mix of roots based music. Hear artists like Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt, Muddy Waters, Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan. You’ll also hear from the new breed of artists on the Americana scene.
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Radio K (MP3 stream)
Grain Elevator
8 p.m. -10 p.m. PBS-FM (WMP)
5ft High & Rising
The sounds heard on Five Feet High & Rising are described as “alt-country,” “Whatever that is” as the music magazine No Depression famously exclaims on its masthead. I like to call it “Eclectic Country” – a potpourri of folk, blues, bluegrass, singer-songwriter &, of course, country. “Alt-Country” is a buzzword & others such as “Americana” “Anti-Folk” & “New Grass” have been invented to describe this style of music. Most of these terms have become somewhat overused but whatever the words are that we use to describe it, interest in new country music remains as strong as ever.
9 p.m.-11 p.m. KXCI (MP3 stream) (DST, 1 hr later)
Rock Around The World
Rockin’ Bee brings you rockabilly, surf, and more.
10 p.m.-midnight KUCI (MP3 stream)
Howdylicious!
Rockabilly, psychobilly, alternabilly, all things twangy w/Wanda.
10 p.m. -12 p.m. KXUA (MP3 stream)
The Midnight Ramble
w/ Pretty Boy Floyd
Folk, bluegrass, and country music Tune in every Sunday night for a taste of that high lonesome sound, as Pretty Boy Floyd takes you down that lost highway for two hours of bluegrass pickin’, square dancin’, country kickin’ music.
MONDAY
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Breakfast Blend
Start your weekday with Breakfast Blend host Zach Miller as he plays a rich blend of contemporary folk, bluegrass and Americana plus local weather and BBC news.
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Rise ‘N’ Shine
Wake up to a lot a bit of bluegrass & a little bit of classic country. A fresh way to start your day with your host Freddy Smith.
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. WMUC (MP3 stream)
Hobo’s Lullaby
DJs: Carter Thomas, Jenna
Songs for drifters and revolutionaries… Folk, bluegrass, country, jazz, rockabilly, psychobilly, hiphop, riotfolk, punk, americana
8 a.m.-11 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
8 a.m.-10 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Mornings
A combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Midday Mix
Join Kimberlee Rohrer each weekday as she hosts the Midday Mix, a combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. KSUT (MP3 stream)
Morning Blend
An eclectic mix of musical styles featuring Americana – folk, roots and bluegrass – plus rock, blues, world and jazz. You’ll hear songs by old favorites, segued with new and emerging artists, and world renowned musicians beside the world’s obscure talents. Tune-in for a musical journey that’s diverse and cutting-edge, yet slightly off the beaten path.
12 noon-2 p.m. WIIT (MP3 stream)
Trucker Caps and Cowboy Hats
Graduate and undergraduate studies in country music.
With Matt Cook and John Dorr.
12 noon-1 p.m. WRVU (Real Audio)
Ken’s Country
Golden hits of yesterday.
1 p.m.-8 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
3 p.m.-5 p.m. KAOS (MP3 stream)
Songs for the Open Road
With Colleen and Lea
Drivetime ditties new and old. Acoustic, alt country, bluegrass.
3 p.m.-7 p.m. (weekdays) KSYM (Real Audio)
Third Coast Music
Americana/roots/Independent/blues/western/Cajun, Zydeco, Creole/Adult Album Alternative (AAA)/Swamp rock/Punk Bluegrass/Hillbilly-Surf/rock ‘n’ roll/Texas music/classic country/REAL country/underground Nashville/anti-NashVegas/Twang/alt.country/CRINGE?(country fringe)/insurgent country/cowpunk/psychadelic country/y’all-ternative/Eclectic…
5 p.m.-8 p.m. WCNI (every other week) (qt)
Texas Radio Music Show w/W. Lee
Texas Rock, Cajun, Blues, Country
Bringing you the American Cosmic Music, as Gram Parsons called it, with a decidedly Texas bent – including everybody from the Stones to Angelique Kudjo; Leonard Cohen to Joe Ely; Lucinda to Jimmie Dale . . . You get the gist.
5 p.m.-7 p.m. WRUV (MP3 stream)
Emotional Weather Report with Tom Ayres
American Roots & Eclectic
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. KXUA (MP3 stream)
The Mystery Train
w/Blind Derek Jenkins
Blues, R&B, Rockabilly, Doo Wop
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WCSB (MP3 stream)
Timmie the Hippie’s Folk Show
Host: Timmie the Hippie
In the big picture, folk is a small slice of the musical pie, but the Hippie’s making sure that piece has all the right ingredients; from alt. country to zydeco. Old and new, there’s finger pickin’, foot stompin’, beer drinkin’, spirit liftin’ music for and by folks of all sorts.
6 p.m.-9 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.) WXPR (MP3 stream)
Northwoods Cafe
Traditional, new and ethnic folk music, as well as roots and world music with some blues, Cajun and zydeco thrown in for fun heard Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
6 p.m.-8 p.m. WRCT (MP3 stream)
Fear & Whiskey w/Karl
Free Range Radio for wide open minds. Fear and Whiskey, your weekly dose of twang. Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. on WRCT Pittsburgh.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. KXCI (MP3 stream) (DST, 1 hr later)
Starr Tracks
Laurie Starr will boldly take you through a musical galaxy of roots, alt-country, rock, blues and more. Themes and musician features are common.
8 p.m.-10 p.m. PBS-FM (WMP)
Southern Style
Hosted by Jan Dale
Bluegrass and Old-Time music with a touch of blues, Cajun and Western Swing.
8 p.m.-10 p.m. KAOS (MP3)
Catch a Wave
w/Austin Potter
Surf, jangle and twang from then and now.
9 p.m.-midnight WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
10 p.m.-12 a.m. KWVA (MP3 stream)
Blood On the Saddle
Hosted by the Kranky Kowboy.
10 p.m.-5 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
12 midnight-2 a.m. PBS-FM (WMP)
City Slang
Garage to soul, hip hop to rock’n’roll.
TUESDAY
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Breakfast Blend
Start your weekday with Breakfast Blend host Zach Miller as he plays a rich blend of contemporary folk, bluegrass and Americana plus local weather and BBC news.
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Rise ‘N’ Shine
Wake up to a lot a bit of bluegrass & a little bit of classic country. A fresh way to start your day with your host Freddy Smith.
8 a.m.-11 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. KDVS (MP3 stream)
Earthquake Muse w/Craig
Focus on Folk, Blues, Americana, Alt Country, and Rock
8 a.m.-10 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Mornings
A combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
8 a.m.-10 a.m. KDHX (Real Audio)
The Back Country
w/Kip Loui
The Back Country features new traditional country music: the likes of the Derailers, Dwight Yoakum, Dale Watson, Robbie Fulks, Justin Trevino, Johnny Rodriquez, Roger Wallace, Elizabeth Cook, Mandy Barnett, Rosie Flores, etc. and NEW music by folks like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Loretta Lynn.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Midday Mix
Join Kimberlee Rohrer each weekday as she hosts the Midday Mix, a combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. KSUT (MP3 stream)
Morning Blend
An eclectic mix of musical styles featuring Americana – folk, roots and bluegrass – plus rock, blues, world and jazz. You’ll hear songs by old favorites, segued with new and emerging artists, and world renowned musicians beside the world’s obscure talents. Tune-in for a musical journey that’s diverse and cutting-edge, yet slightly off the beaten path.
1 p.m.-6 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
3 p.m.-7 p.m. (weekdays) KSYM (Real Audio)
Third Coast Music
Americana/roots/Independent/blues/western/Cajun, Zydeco, Creole/Adult Album Alternative (AAA)/Swamp rock/Punk Bluegrass/Hillbilly-Surf/rock ‘n’ roll/Texas music/classic country/REAL country/underground Nashville/anti-NashVegas/Twang/alt.country/CRINGE?(country fringe)/insurgent country/cowpunk/psychadelic country/y’all-ternative/Eclectic…
6 p.m.-9 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.) WXPR (MP3 stream)
Northwoods Cafe
Traditional, new and ethnic folk music, as well as roots and world music with some blues, Cajun and zydeco thrown in for fun heard Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
9 p.m.-midnight WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m. WKCR (MP3 stream)
Honky Tonkin’
Whereas The Tennessee Border Show focuses on country music from the latter-half of the twentieth century, Honky Tonkin’ is dedicated to the country music of the 1940’s and 1950’s. One might think that this would limit the show to 78-era recordings, but just this year, a new Honky Tonkin’ tradition was born with the premier of the WKCR Radio Jamboree. Occurring the third Tuesday of every month, the WKCR Radio Jamboree has a house band, Sheriff Uncle Bob and the Goodtimers, as well as a new act each month in an attempt to recreate the feeling of live radio in the classic country years of the late 1940’s.
9 p.m.-11 p.m. KRUI (MP3 stream)
High Plains Hootenanny
Alt Country with Bob Russell
9 p.m.-11 p.m. KXCI (MP3 stream) (DST, 1 hr later)
Rosie’s Rhythm Room
Hosted by: The Roze Lady
Tune in for a great mix of “Swing-billy, Honky Tonk-Twang, Roots Rock n’ Blues.”
WEDNESDAY
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Breakfast Blend
Start your weekday with Breakfast Blend host Zach Miller as he plays a rich blend of contemporary folk, bluegrass and Americana plus local weather and BBC news.
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Rise ‘N’ Shine
Wake up to a lot a bit of bluegrass & a little bit of classic country. A fresh way to start your day with your host Freddy Smith.
8 a.m.-11 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
8 a.m.-10 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Mornings
A combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
9 a.m.-11 a.m. KFAI (MP3 stream)
Stone Soup
Hosted by Pam K
American traditional music from folk to jazz and country to Cajun.
9 a.m.-11 a.m. CJUM (MP3 stream)
Roots & Writers
Host: Len Osland
Come & join host Len Osland in a weekly cocktail of current and archived Roots/ Blues/ Country & rockin’ folk tunes served up by songwriters discovered on a weekly basis in the bowels of UMFM’s music library and received regularly in the mail from independents you may well never have heard of before. The planet’s crawlin’ with ’em and R&W tries to taste as many of the tasty musical morsels as it can. Bring a bib and maybe a beer!
10 a.m.-3 p.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Midday Mix
Join Kimberlee Rohrer each weekday as she hosts the Midday Mix, a combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. KSUT (MP3 stream)
Morning Blend
An eclectic mix of musical styles featuring Americana – folk, roots and bluegrass – plus rock, blues, world and jazz. You’ll hear songs by old favorites, segued with new and emerging artists, and world renowned musicians beside the world’s obscure talents. Tune-in for a musical journey that’s diverse and cutting-edge, yet slightly off the beaten path.
Noon-4 p.m. KFJC (MP3 stream)
Lubbock or Leave It
with Joe Ed Dick.
Pure country music, all the vitamins, protein and carbs of your grandma’s best turkey dinner, plus 15% alcohol!
Vintage Radio Dramas at 11:30 (1:30 Central); 12 noon (2 Central): Dick on Screen – because watching TV and movies is easier than getting up at 3am to go fishing.
1 p.m.-9 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
3 p.m.-7 p.m. (weekdays) KSYM (Real Audio)
Third Coast Music
Americana/roots/Independent/blues/western/Cajun, Zydeco, Creole/Adult Album Alternative (AAA)/Swamp rock/Punk Bluegrass/Hillbilly-Surf/rock ‘n’ roll/Texas music/classic country/REAL country/underground Nashville/anti-NashVegas/Twang/alt.country/CRINGE?(country fringe)/insurgent country/cowpunk/psychadelic country/y’all-ternative/Eclectic…
3 p.m.-5 p.m. KUCI (MP3 stream)
Buffalo Bayou
Since August 2003, Buffalo Bayou is a weekly 2 hour zydeco show and sonic gumbo laced with Cajun, delta, folk, and a pinch of Texas swing, cooked up, and served live around the world on the internet and broadcasting from southern California. Hosted by Jake Bacon.
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. KDVS (MP3 stream)
Get Smarter
W/Boy Wonder
Folk, Blues, Country, Alt/Country, Singer/Songwriter
Music for a porch life.
5 p.m.-7 p.m. WRVU (Real Audio)
The Hipbilly Jamboree
Nashville’s home for THE finest honky tonk, Western swing, rockabilly and bluegrass — HIPBILLY MUSIC!
6 p.m.-9 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.) WXPR (MP3 stream)
Northwoods Cafe
Traditional, new and ethnic folk music, as well as roots and world music with some blues, Cajun and zydeco thrown in for fun heard Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
8 p.m.-11 p.m. KEXP (MP3 stream)
The Roadhouse
The Roadhouse is a roots program emphasizing the blues and other traditional styles of American music. The show presents the wide and wonderful spectrum of our musical legacy – the roots of today’s popular music and culture. The show explores regional differences in American recordings with a decidedly Southern bent.
10 p.m. -12 a.m. PBS-FM (WMP)
Acid Country
Hosted by: David Heard
Roots rock, country, honky-tonk, singer/songwriters, Americana, Tex-Mex, blues, bluegrass, Cajun. Including new releases, interviews and gig guide.
THURSDAY
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Breakfast Blend
Start your weekday with Breakfast Blend host Zach Miller as he plays a rich blend of contemporary folk, bluegrass and Americana plus local weather and BBC news.
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Rise ‘N’ Shine
Wake up to a lot a bit of bluegrass & a little bit of classic country. A fresh way to start your day with your host Freddy Smith.
8 a.m.-11 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
8 a.m.-10 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Mornings
A combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
8 a.m.-10 a.m. KDHX (Real Audio)
Memphis to Manchester
Join John Wendland for Memphis to Manchester, a fun-filled and action packed two hours of soul, R&B, country and other great music.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
9 a.m.-11 a.m. KFAI (MP3 stream)
Dakota Dave Hull Show
The Dakota Dave Hull Show covers the broad spectrum of folk and roots music. Drawing on his own massive, eclectic CD and record collection, Dakota Dave – an acoustic guitarist and (with fellow string wizard Kari Larson) recording artist of national reputation – plows the soil, plumbs the roots, and trims the branches of a variety of traditions: Anglo-Celtic, Appalachian, Brazilian, Caribbean, jazz, blues, and more.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Midday Mix
Join Kimberlee Rohrer each weekday as she hosts the Midday Mix, a combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. KSUT (MP3 stream)
Morning Blend
An eclectic mix of musical styles featuring Americana – folk, roots and bluegrass – plus rock, blues, world and jazz. You’ll hear songs by old favorites, segued with new and emerging artists, and world renowned musicians beside the world’s obscure talents. Tune-in for a musical journey that’s diverse and cutting-edge, yet slightly off the beaten path.
12 p.m.-2 p.m. KDHX (Real Audio)
Fishin’ with Dynamite
Hop in the john-boat and float along on a slow burnin’ journey through the backwoods with Fred Friction, your guide on Fishin’ with Dynamite, the program which features the finest alternative country, cow-punk, and roots rock in the Midwest. You never quite know what you’ll catch.
1 p.m.-6 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
3 p.m.-7 p.m. (weekdays) KSYM (Real Audio)
Third Coast Music
Americana/roots/Independent/blues/western/Cajun, Zydeco, Creole/Adult Album Alternative (AAA)/Swamp rock/Punk Bluegrass/Hillbilly-Surf/rock ‘n’ roll/Texas music/classic country/REAL country/underground Nashville/anti-NashVegas/Twang/alt.country/CRINGE?(country fringe)/insurgent country/cowpunk/psychadelic country/y’all-ternative/Eclectic…
6 p.m.-9 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.) WXPR (MP3 stream)
Northwoods Cafe
Traditional, new and ethnic folk music, as well as roots and world music with some blues, Cajun and zydeco thrown in for fun heard Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
6 p.m.-9 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Hillbilly Fever
Nita brings you classic country music at its best!
6 p.m.-7 p.m. KUCI (MP3 stream)
The Hootenanny Swings
Folk-a-delic & Honky-tonk
w/DJ Sunshine
6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. CJUM (MP3 stream)
Free Range Radio Thursday – Steel Belted Free Range
Host(s): Kristi Kolbauer, Terry Wilson, Jeff Robson
Featuring songs you won’t hear on your normal radio from the likes of Ron Sexsmith, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits, Nathan, Fred Eaglesmith and a whole bunch more. Hosts Kristi and Terry (and their dog Desmond) specialize in roots, country, and all the down and dirty stuff those wimps at other radio stations won’t play!
8 p.m.-11 p.m. KEXP (MP3 stream)
Swingin’ Doors
Swingin’ Doors is dedicated to a wide range of country sounds and styles, from honky tonk and Western swing to alternative country and bluegrass, in sharp contrast to the tight playlists and narrow focus of today’s commercial country radio.
8 p.m. -10 p.m. PBS-FM (WMP)
Now Dig This
Retropolitan rhythms; blues and roots music from where its been to where its going.
9 p.m.-midnight WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
9 p.m.-11 p.m. KCSN (MP3 stream)
Down Home
A native of New Orleans, Down Home host Chuck Taggart is a connoisseur of flavorful food – and music. So, every week Chuck serves up a musical gumbo and he calls it Down Home. It’s made with the finest Americana ingredients, from folk, roots, oldtime, bluegrass, country and New Orleans R and B to traditional jazz, gospel, Tex-Mex, French-Canadian, Maritime, and, of course, Cajun and Zydeco.
FRIDAY
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Breakfast Blend
Start your weekday with Breakfast Blend host Zach Miller as he plays a rich blend of contemporary folk, bluegrass and Americana plus local weather and BBC news.
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Rise ‘N’ Shine
Wake up to a lot a bit of bluegrass & a little bit of classic country. A fresh way to start your day with your host Freddy Smith.
8 a.m.-11 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
8 a.m.-10 a.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Mornings
A combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
9 a.m.-11 a.m. WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
9 a.m.-noon WMSE (MP3 stream)
Johnny Z’s Chicken Shack with American Music
Z’s with a weekly dose of rock!
10 a.m.-3 p.m. WGCS (Real Audio)
Midday Mix
Join Kimberlee Rohrer each weekday as she hosts the Midday Mix, a combination of the newest releases from the Americana Airplay Charts along with a variety of Folk and Bluegrass.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. KSUT (MP3 stream)
Morning Blend
An eclectic mix of musical styles featuring Americana – folk, roots and bluegrass – plus rock, blues, world and jazz. You’ll hear songs by old favorites, segued with new and emerging artists, and world renowned musicians beside the world’s obscure talents. Tune-in for a musical journey that’s diverse and cutting-edge, yet slightly off the beaten path.
10 a.m.-noon KDHX (Real Audio)
Songwriters Showcase
w/Larry and Ed
Songwriters Showcase features some of the best new music in the folk and country traditions, ranging from sensitive singer/songwriters to crunching alt-country. You’ll hear about people who will be appearing soon in the area, and get a sampling of in-studio performances too.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. KDVS (MP3 stream)
Cool As Folk
Featuring trad./new Folk, Bluegrass, Indie singer songwriters, Americana, acoustic Blues, classic Country and weekly in-studio guests
1 p.m.-3 p.m. PBS-FM (WMP)
Across the Tracks
We are focusing on the roots and blues of singer songwriters and bringing you new music every single week. From alternative folk to straight ahead blues, as long as its by a singer songwriter it is here. And we feature four new albums every single week. So, if you like Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, John Butler Trio, Robbie Fulks, Willie Nelson, Sugarcane Collins, Randy Newman, Tab Benoit, Sara K, …. Or if you want to find out who is changing the face of music… Join me on air, or listen to past shows with Radio On Demand.
1 p.m.-8 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
2 p.m.-5 p.m. WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
3 p.m.-7 p.m. (weekdays) KSYM (Real Audio)
Third Coast Music
Americana/roots/Independent/blues/western/Cajun, Zydeco, Creole/Adult Album Alternative (AAA)/Swamp rock/Punk Bluegrass/Hillbilly-Surf/rock ‘n’ roll/Texas music/classic country/REAL country/underground Nashville/anti-NashVegas/Twang/alt.country/CRINGE?(country fringe)/insurgent country/cowpunk/psychadelic country/y’all-ternative/Eclectic…
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. WMBR (MP3 stream)
Three Ring Circus
W/Joan Hathaway
Music for the unwashed masses- roots rock, indie, blues, garage, surf/instro, and all the billies (rocka, hill and psycho). 3RC often features live performances and each week provides an extensive music events listing.
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m. KZSC (MP3 stream)
Silverfish in the Kitchen
Silverfish in the Kitchen is an alternative country radio show on KZSC Santa Cruz, 88.1fm. Join your host, Carla Brauer, every Friday from 7 – 8:30pm for your weekly dose of hot alt.country lovin’! And if you don’t live in the Santa Cruz area, never fear – tune in to our live webcast.
9 p.m.-midnight WNCW (MP3 stream)
WNCW’s Music Mix
Americana, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and other world music, plus live in-studio performances.
11 p.m.-5 a.m. WFPK (MP3 stream)
Woody’s Roadhouse with Woody Chancy
So you say you’re lookin’ for a place to go after hours on a Saturday night? Well, Woody’s Roadhouse is open all night and has a great jukebox to boot. All killer, no filler, baby. We feature only the finest in honkin’ and twangin’ and shoutin’ at the Roadhouse. So drop in, won’t you? We kick it into gear at one a.m., following the Saturday Night Blues Party and we rock it ’til the cows come home . . . Only on WFPK Radio Louisville. The Mighty Fine Ninety-One Nine.
SATURDAY
Midnight-5 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
The Fringe
Join WDVX out on The Fringe with your hostess Mary Lou Cameron featuring the best in Alternative Country
5 a.m.-8 a.m. WFMU (MP3 stream)
Shrunken Planet with Jeffrey Davison
Folk; old-timey; blues, psych and acid-folk old and new; melodic and lyric-driven rock and pop; varieties of guitar; the occasional detour to somewhere else.
5 a.m.-8 a.m. (every other week) WCNI (qt)
Twisted Roots w/Brian
Alt-Country, Roots Rock, Americana
A rocking mix of alt-country, Americana, and rockabilly with a twist of the blues.
6 a.m.-10 a.m. WUMB (MP3 stream)
Highway 61 Revisited
. . . brings back the spirit of the Sixties when folk-rock and protest music ruled the airwaves. The show, which debuted in the summer of 2000, includes classic folk music and a smattering of classic rock from that era, including “hits” and less-familiar tracks from groups such as the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. The singer/songwriter genre is defined by such diverse artists from Jackson Browne to Gordon Lightfoot. Less-remembered lights such as P.F. Sloan and Tim Buckley are also tapped for the influence they left behind. Barnes also includes folk and folk-rock from outside the US with gems from Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, to name but two.
7 a.m.-9 a.m. WMBR (MP3 stream)
Lost Highway
w/Doug Gesler
Take a drive down the highway and hear musical tales about truck driving, cheating, loving, losing and looking for the meaning of getting up early on Saturday.
7 a.m.-10 a.m. KGNU (MP3 stream)
Honky Tonk Heroes
Swing out of bed, waltz into your coffee and yodel on out with old and new Country & Western music! Heroed by Michael C, Calamity Jane, John Baker, Doc Martin & Cousin Nickels Delmore (5th).
8 a.m.-6 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Americana Mix
WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic, and Folk. Then we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world as well as some good old rock and roll and the latest releases in Americana music.
8 a.m.-11 a.m. WRFL (MP3 stream)
Blue Yodel #9
Bluegrass and Old Time Music
The Best Bluegrass IN The Bluegrass, Every Saturday from 9am to Noon [Eastern]! Uncle Dave & Zeke swap out hosting duties each week, playing songs from all eras of this great music. We feature the latest news about Festivals, Shows, Events and Artists, with a little History thrown in for good measure. Sometimes we even have live studio performances. There are frequent giveaways of tickets to events & festivals near & far, as well as CDs and cassettes. Winning often depends on your knowledge of Bluegrass music, so pay attention, you might learn something!
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. KDHX (real)
Backroads
w/Stacy
A mix of folk, singer-songwriter and Americana, all found along the backroads.
8 a.m.-noon KCSN (MP3 stream)
Tied To The Tracks
w/Larry Wines
Represents KCSN’s continually expanding commitment to roots and roots-inspired music. Guitars and vocals from the troubadour tradition will be celebrated, along with the best from the new indie scene and established labels alike. Expect the most accomplished guitarists, harmonious string-backed vocals, great fiddles and mandolins, honky-tonk piano, acoustic blues, harmonicas and squeezeboxes, Appalachian mountain tunes, songs of the Southwest, some Cajun and Celtic, and lots more. The mix of national, regional, and LA-based artists will bring airplay of songs that are on the charts throughout Europe, but ignored by U.S. commercial radio because they are neither Nashville country nor some narrowly defined category of music.
9 a.m.-11 a.m. WMBR (MP3 stream)
Backwoods
w/John Funke
The best in vintage rock ‘n’ roll, Country & Western and rhythm ‘n’ blues. More songs about Cadillacs and chicken.
9 a.m.-11 a.m. WCBN (MP3 stream)
Bill Monroe For Breakfast
11 a.m.-2 p.m. WCNI (qt)
Not Exactly Nashville
Mike Trynosky
Country & Roots
Country music the way is oughta be! For the finest blend of honky tonk, hillbilly, western swing, country jazz, and rockabilly, tune in to the cream of American roots music with your host Mike Trynosky.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. KDVS (MP3 stream)
The Saturday Morning Folk Show
w/Robyne Fawx
Traditional and contemporary Folk music including Old-time, Celtic, Bluegrass, and Americana.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. WRFL (MP3 stream)
The Hard Travelin’ Revue
Americana: Folk, Singer-songwriter, celtic, little grass . . .
11 a.m.-2 p.m. WMUC (MP3 stream)
Dave’s Record Collection w/Dave Sisson
I’m a father of 3 teenage boys. I have a massive record collection (3,500+ records & 2,000+ CDs). I enjoy playing a wide variety of music and comedy. Often the shows are thematic: Halloween, Christmas, Mother’s & Father’s Day, July 4th, etc. Favorite artists: John Prine, John Hiatt, The Replacements, The Gourds, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Roy Buchanan, The Handsome Family, The Band, Steve Goodman, The Smothers Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Richard Thompson, The Swimming Pool Q’s, Warren Zevon . . .
11 a.m. -2 p.m. WCBN (MP3 stream)
The Down Home Show
w/Tex, Longhandle Bob or the 2 O’Clock Cowboy
Noon-2 p.m. KDHX (Real Audio)
The Mid-Day Jamboree
w/Fred Gumaer
Brings you the history of country music including early string bands, bluegrass, western swing, honky tonk and rockabilly styles. You will also hear contemporary roots-oriented country artists.
Noon-3 p.m. KCSN (MP3 stream)
Twang! with Cowboy Nick
Welcome to the world of Country music recorded before the year 1980 and the best of today’s underground country scene! TWANG is a radio show that brings listeners the sounds of Country music from its rich musical heyday, plus an exploration of rare b-sides, ancient radio shows, live records and out-of-print compact discs.
1 p.m.-3 p.m. KXCI (MP3 stream) (DST, 1 hr later)
Ruby’s Roadhouse
A celebration of blues, rock roots & honky tonk music, with host Carol Anderson.
1 p.m.-5 p.m. KSUT (MP3 stream)
Saturday Blend
An eclectic mix of musical styles featuring Americana – folk, roots and bluegrass – plus rock, blues, world and jazz. You’ll hear songs by old favorites, segued with new and emerging artists, and world renowned musicians beside the world’s obscure talents. Tune-in for a musical journey that’s diverse and cutting-edge, yet slightly off the beaten path and a perfect soundtrack for your Saturday afternoon activities.
1 p.m.-3 p.m. PBS-FM (WMP)
Blues & Roots
Host: Big Al Watts
3 p.m.-5 p.m. KFAI (MP3 stream)
Good’n Country
Good & Country promotes traditional, classic and vintage American country music. It informs listeners about their favorite artists, musicians and songwriters and their recording sessions. The show offers biographical tidbits about performers, rare live recordings and radio transcriptions that you are unlikely to hear anywhere else in the Twin Cities.
5 p.m.-8 p.m. KWVA (MP3 stream)
Nowsville
Old & new rock ‘n roll, rockabilly, R&B, surf/instro, classic country, roots mix.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. KXUA (MP3 stream)
The Roadhouse
w/Jim Kelton
Roots, blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll
6 p.m.-9 p.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
Tennessee Saturday Night
With your host Alex Leach. He’ll play everything from honky tonk to bluegrass and Western swing to rockabilly, to help make your Saturday evenings fun. Only On WDVX!
7 p.m.-10 p.m. WXPR (MP3 stream)
Country Legends
Country Legends is the first new music program on WXPR in many years. It is not just another Country music show. The show is dedicated to the roots artists who created Country and Western music – people like Jimmy Rogers, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Bob Wills, and Ernest Tubb.
7:30-midnight WOJB (MP3 stream)
Honky Tonk
Classic country tunes. This popular program is hosted by “Country Dave” & Nicky Kellar, Steve and Sue Hanson, and Douglas Baker fill-in as hosts of Honky-Tonk. Tune is for the best, gosh darn country music of the Northwoods.
11 p.m.-5 a.m. WFPK (MP3 stream)
Woody’s Roadhouse with Woody Chancy
So you say you’re lookin’ for a place to go after hours on a Saturday night? Well, Woody’s Roadhouse is open all night and has a great jukebox to boot. All killer, no filler, baby. We feature only the finest in honkin’ and twangin’ and shoutin’ at the Roadhouse. So drop in, won’t you? We kick it into gear at one a.m., following the Saturday Night Blues Party and we rock it ’til the cows come home . . . Only on WFPK Radio Louisville. The Mighty Fine Ninety-One Nine.
11 p.m.-2 a.m. WDVX (MP3 stream)
All Over the Road
Join hosts Mary Lou Cameron or Wayne Bledsoe every Saturday night … Buckle up as it’s sure to be a wild ride.
Posted on April 17, 2006