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Folk Espresso
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Folk Espresso playlist for 02/06/2012
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Weber | Take the Central Georgia Home | Ash and Bone |
| Great Wilderness | Helium | Rest |
| John Nelson | Waltz Indigo | Vagabond |
| Dan Weber | Three Wishes | Ash and Bone |
| Kris Delmhorst | Magic | Cars |
| Ali Marcus | Wapato | The Great Migration |
| Fleet Foxes | Battery Kinzie | Helplessness Blues |
| Dan Weber | LIVE IN THE STUDIO! |
Dear Listeners,
Thrilled to have Dan Weber in the studio with me this morning for a live performance! So early for a musician! Ya know, a LOT of people conspire to bring you terrific music through KBOO, with no thought at all of remuneration. Please show all of them how much you appreciate their efforts and become a member of this valuable and vibrant resource: KBOO!
Warmly,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 01/23/2012
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Lemhouse | You Can't Get That Stuff No More | Big Lonesome Radio |
| The Bee Eaters | D Over Everything | Self-Titled CD |
| Patti Casey | Spread Joy Over This Land | The Heart of a Waiting Boy |
| Dave Morrison | Still An Hour Out | Shout at the Moon |
| Haris Blackwood | Dry Spell | Falling Up |
| Andina and Rich | Mudball | Two Guitars, A Dulcimer and an Attitude |
| Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli | Nuages | The Ultimate Collection |
| Iris DeMent | Troublesome Waters | My Life |
| Doc Watson | Deep River Blues | Doc Watson |
| Blvd Park | Who I Am | In the Parlor |
| John Standefer | You Took Advantage of Me | Ticket Home |
| Colleen Raney | Broom of the Cowdenknowes | Lark |
| Bill Evans & Megan Lynch | Northern Sky | Let's Do Something... |
| Betsy Branch and Mark Douglass | Humours of Trim | Picassiette |
| Danny Barnes | Ooh La La | Dirt on the Angel |
| Pancake Breakfast | PortlandTownUSA | Demo CD |
| Lincoln's Beard | Before You Walked In | Brothers Grace |
| Great Wilderness | There's A Certain Slant of Light | Rest |
| Dan Weber | Sarah Ann | Demo CD |
| Bill Evans & Megan Lynch | Sleeping Lady | Let's Do Something... |
Dear Listeners,
What a total treat it is to debut yet another great song on my show--this time the latest fun ditty from local favorites, Pancake Breakfast. Keep your ears open for gigs from these guys--they're a kick in the pants in concert!
Hey, I'm playing lots of other terrific music this morning, including tunes related to, uh, well, um, rain, deep rivers, mudballs, and troubled waters. I trust you know where those came from...
Lotsa local music, too--so much talent here! Colleen Raney, Betsy Branch, Mark Douglass, John Standefer, Haris Blackwood, Blvd Park, Lincoln's Beard, Great Wilderness, and a new favorite of mine, Dan Weber. Listen in again on Monday, February 6, when I have Dan in the studio to give us a live performance. I, for one, can't wait!
Please give some thought to supporting your community radio station--this is your voice--lift it up!
Warmly,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 01/02/2012
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Garnet Rogers | Night Drive | All That Is |
| Laura Veirs | I Can See Your Tracks | July Flame |
| Steppin' In It | Break of Day | Simple Tunes for Troubled Times |
| William Lee Ellis | Rose Hill | Conqueroo |
| Colleen Raney | Patrick Street | Lark |
| Ry Cooder | I Think It's Going to Work Out Fine | Bop Till You Drop |
| Mary Flower | Goin' to Sit Down on the Banks of the River | Misery Loves Company |
| JJ Cale and Eric Clapton | Ride the River | The Road to Escondido |
| The Stagger & Sway | River Road | Break Til You Bend |
| Dave Van Ronk | Sprig of Thyme | Inside Dave Van Ronk |
| Elephant Revival | What Is Time? | Break in the Clouds |
| Hacienda Brothers | No Time to Waste | Self-Titled CD |
| Mike and Ruthy | All the Time | The Honeymoon Agenda |
| Billy Bragg & Wilco | Someday Some Morning Sometime | Mermaid Avenue, Vol. II |
| Tom Waits | Closing Time | Closing Time |
| Dave Morrison | Long, Long Haul | Shout at the Moon |
| The Civil Wars | I Want You Back | Barton Hollow |
| Joni Laurence | Meet Your Mate | Trashbag Birdie |
| Anne Weiss | Fall | Concrete World and the Lover's Dream |
| Steve Cheseborough | Kind Hearted Woman | Ham Hocks & Gravy |
| Lauren Sheehan | Oh, the Candyman | Rose City Ramble |
| The Blackberry Bushes | You're In Love With Me | Little Bit of Grace |
Dear Listeners,
My warmest wishes for a musical 2012--and believe me, wishes don't get any better than ones for more music in your life. I'm bringing you a whole stackful of my favorites this morning in an effort to usher your new year in with just the right tone. There's a set or two more or less related to "time" since at this time of year, the passing of time is on our minds, and one with a river theme as I resolve to get in a big dose of river kayaking this year--so good for the soul.
Gosh, I hope you're enjoying this!
Musically,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 12/26/2011
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Bullington | Satisfaction Garage | Satisfaction Garage |
| Jennifer Faust | Matte Kudasai | Light as a Feather / Stiff as a Board |
| Zach and the Bright Lights | Shoulder | Luminosity |
| Steve Wacker | Down on the Farm | Shadows and Grace |
| Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon | Early Spring | Love Can Change the World |
| Colleen Raney and Colm MacCarthaigh | Bound for Caledonia | Cuan |
| The Blackberry Bushes | Mermaid | Little Bit of Grace |
| Angelo M. | Far From Home | Far From Home |
| Merlin Snider | Santa Cruz | Right Here |
| Nancy K Dillon | All the Pretty America | Roses Guide to Time Travel |
| Springhouse | In Love Before the Last Call | Colville |
| John Roy Zat | A Few More Miles | Collaborations |
| Joe Price | Hornet's Nest | Rain or Shine |
| Berkley Hart | My Name Is Sam | Crow |
| The Lovebirds | Oh My | Demo CD |
| Dave Morrison | Precious One | Shout At the Moon |
| Anne Weiss | If You've Got a Good Friend | Braille |
| Pancake Breakfast | Mister Blue Bird | The 3 EP Collection |
| Aireene Espiritu | No Time for the Good Life | Goodnight Aireene Goodnight |
| Uncle Bonsai | Anne | The Grim Parade |
| Denim Wedding | Water Under Bridges | Fig. 18 - The Buoyancy Test |
Dear Listeners,
There was a lot of new music in today's Folk Espresso--I hope you enjoyed it. And if you did enjoy it, honor the musicians by picking up a CD or two of theirs! Alternatively (or simultaneously!) get out to their concerts around town. They'll love you for it till the end of time...
Yours in good music,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 12/12/2011
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| John Nelson | Ruby & Pearl | Tengo Ranchito |
| Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore | Mighty Close to Heaven | Saints & Sinners |
| Martin Simpson | See That My Grave Is Kept Clean | Smoke & Mirrors |
| David Bromberg with Linda Ronstadt | It's Just a Matter of Time | Use Me |
| Elephant Revival | Drop | Break in the Clouds |
| Robert Eart Keen | Black Baldy Stallion | Ready for Confetti |
| Joy Kills Sorrow | Wouldn't Have Noticed | This Unknown Science |
| Bruce Cockburn | Cry of a Tiny Babe | Nothing But a Burning Light |
| Hacienda Brothers | Saguaro | Self-Titled CD |
| Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside | Danger | Dirty Radio |
| Steve Wacker | The One Thing | Shadows and Grace |
| Hilary Field | Just One Angel | Just One Angel |
| Lauren Sheehan | The Memory of Your Smile | Rose City Ramble |
| Dave Morrison | Standing by the Bridge | A Little Farther Down the Line |
| Colleen Raney and Colm Maccarthaigh | The Night Visit | Cuan |
| Fruition | Misty Night | Self-Titled CD |
| Larry Murante | Ready for the Dark | Just One Angel |
| The Macrae Sisters | Glory in the Meetinghouse | Old Sledge |
| Harry Manx and Kevin Breit | Ship of Fools | In Good We Trust |
| Christine Lavin & The Accidentals | When You're Single at Christmastime | Just One Angel |
| Greg Brown | Where Are You Going When You're Gone | Freak Flag |
Dear Listeners,
Did you enjoy the range of music this morning? From the hip indie singular voice of Sallie Ford to the melodious strains of Dave Morrison, from tender seasonal music--Bruce Cockburn's "Cry of a Tiny Babe"--to a rough and tumble song about a horse. There were some famous musicians among the bunch as well as a handful of talented, up-and-coming as-yet-unknowns. Some fun stuff--"When You're Single at Christmastime"--and some serious stuff--"Mighty Close to Heaven." Lots of voices sprinkled throughout by pretty instrumentals, from the flavors of south of the border with "Saguaro" to music with an Irish bent from Colleen Raney. It's a treat to put this music together for you--thanks for being there to hear it.
Warmly,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 11/28/2011
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Woody Moran | Walking on a Saturday Night | Going Somewhere? |
| DonnaLynn | Lookin' for a Miracle | Butterfly Effect |
| John Roy Zat | Crazy Glue | Solo |
| Andina and Rich | Caffeine | Two Guitars, A Dulcimer and An Attitude |
| Laura Golden | Now That I'm Home | Demo CD |
| Kwame Copeland | Back to You | Simple Things |
| Zach | Manifest | Demo CD |
| Vicki and Joe Price | Second Best | A Brand New Place |
| Larry Murante | More Than He Knows | Point of Entry |
| Berkley Hart | She's So Beautiful | Las Vegas |
| Colleen Raney | I Know My Love | Lark |
| Jere Canote | Turtle's Dream | Uke Life |
| Dave Morrison | Back to Zero | Shout at the Moon |
| The Lovebirds | Ring Around the Roses | Demo CD |
| Pancake Breakfast | Good Morning Ladies | The 3 EP Collection |
| Dan Frechette | Where the Water Tastes Like Wine | Lucky Day |
| Danny Barnes | Popcorn and Wine | Dirt on the Angel |
| Springhouse | I Saw Her Tattoo | Colville |
| Dan Weber | Hank and Jesus | Self-Titled CD |
Dear Listeners,
It is a joy to bring you all this fresh music this morning. Much of what I'm playing comes from new releases from West Coast artists--all wonderful musicians who participated last month in the Folk Alliance conference in Eugene. It was a terrific way to be introduced to new voices....and I'm happy to bring all this creativity to you through Folk Espresso. Stay right here at KBOO--you won't go wrong!
Warmly,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 11/14/2011
| Artist | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 AM: Stan Rogers | The Wreck of The Athens Queen | Fogarty's Cove (1977) | Fogarty's Cove Music |
| The Decemberists | The Mariners Revenge Song | Live at the 930 Club in Washington DC (2005) | Download from All Songs Considered |
| 545 AM: Gordon Lightfoot | Ghosts of Cape Horn | Dream Street Rose (1980) | Warner Bros |
| Laurie Lewis | The Lighthouse | The Oak and the Laurel (1995) | Rounder |
| The Waifs | Lighthouse | A Brief History...(2005) | Jarrah Records |
| 600 AM: Paul Siebel | The Legend of the Captains Daughter | Jack-Knife Gypsy (1994 re-issue of 1971 LP) | Line (original LP on Elektra) |
| Spinnaker | Captain Jack and the Mermaid | One Fine Day (2002) | Spinnakerband |
| Lee Murdock | The Mermaid of Ontario | Lost Lake Sailors (2000) | Depot Records |
| 615 AM: Harvey Reid and Joyce Anderson | Wreck of the Isidore | The Great Sad River (2001) | Woodpecker Records |
| William Pint & Felicia Dale | Wreck of the Lady Washington | Hearts of Gold (1994) | Waterbug Records |
| Shanghaied on the Willamette | Steamboatin' Jamiesons | Two-Man Crew (2004) | SOW |
| 635 AM: George Harrison | Pirate Song | Rutland Weekend TV Appearance ca 1971 | Youtube video |
| Jonathan Lay | When Carissa Came Ashore | When Carissa Came Ashore (single- 1999) | Jonathan Lay |
| 645 AM: Gordon Lightfoot | Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald | Summertime Dream (1976) | Reprise |
| Stan Rogers | The Mary Ellen Carter | Home in Halifax (1992) | Fogarty's Cove Music |
| 658 AM: Background of back announcements: The Eligibles | The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle | TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs (2002) | Rhino |
Folk Espresso Special: Annual Gales of November Show
Traditional and Contemporary Folk music to start your day, and your week, with a smile
Hosts: Jack, and Jonathan and Gordy (aka Shanghaied on the Willamette)
Our annual gala of songs about shipwrecks, lighthouses, mermaids, pirates, and general nautical mayhem (in a fun way)
Folk Espresso playlist for 10/31/2011
| Artist | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds | Gravedigger | Live at Radio City | RCA Records |
| Dawn Landes | Dig Me a Hole | Fireproof | Cooking Vinyl |
| Mary Flower | Devil's Punchbowl | Misery Loves Company | Yellow Dog Records |
| Boris McCutcheon and the Saltlicks | The Wicked Things | Bad Road, Good People | Frogville Records |
| Billy Bragg and Wilco | Hoodoo Voodoo | Mermaid Avenue | Elektra/Warner |
| Tom Waits | House Where Nobody Lives | Mule Variations | Anti |
| Chris Cotton | Dying Crapshooter's Blues | I Watched the Devil Die | Yellow Dog Records |
| The Wailin' Jennys | The Devil's Paintbrush Road | Firecracker | Red House Records |
| Martin Simpson | The Devil's Partiality | Righteousness & Humidity | Red House Records |
| Steppin' In It | The Ghost of Richard Manuel | Simple Tunes for Troubled Times | Earthwork Music |
| Jay Cobb Anderson | You're Just a Ghost | I'm a Rambler I'm a Fool | Self-Produced |
| Harry Manx | Walking Ghost Blues | Bread and Buddha | Dog My Cat Records |
| Springhouse | Three Crow Town | Colville | Self-Produced |
| Carl Solomon | Those Two Crows | Old Friend | Self-Produced |
| Midway Fair | The Cockcrow | The Distance of the Moon at Daybreak | Self-Produced |
| Steve Cheseborough | Old Devil | Ham Hocks & Gravy | Self-Produced |
| Gideon Freudmann | Abra Cadaver | Adobe Dog House | Gadfly Records |
| Hotpoint Stringband | Ghoulardi's Reel | The Road to Burhania | Make'em Go Wooo Productions |
| Fleet Foxes | Blue Spotted Tail | Helplessness Blues | Sub Pop Records |
| Leo Kottke | The Sailor's Grave on the Prairie | 6- and 12-String Guitar | Takoma Records |
| Fruition | Scared to Play | Self-Titled | Self-Produced |
Dear Listeners,
Happy Halloween! I hope you enjoyed this morning's show--one which touched on themes of graves, haunted houses, wicked things, devils, cadavers, crows, dying crapshooters, voodoo, ghouls, and ghosts. Who'd've thunk there was so much ghastly music out there...
Where else on Earth are you gonna get such apropos music first thing this fine morning? Remember, this is YOUR radio station--if you're a KBOO member, that is. And if your name doesn't find itself on our membership rolls, uh, change that...
Warmly,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 10/24/2011
| Artist | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy K Dillon | Glory Days | Roses Guide to Time Travel | Rose Rock Records |
| Larry Murante | Point of Entry | Point of Entry | Weeping Wood Music |
| Deborah Crooks | Sunday Best | 2010 | Bird in the Tree Music |
| Merlin Snider | Insomnia | Right Here | Barking Dog Music |
| Beth Wood | Backroads | The Weather Inside | Blue Rock Artists |
| Mokai | Hayes Street Blues | Any Distraction'll Do | Mokai |
| Aireene Espiritu | Westbound Bride | Goodnight Aireene Goodnight | Self-Released |
| Dan Weber | Hank and Jesus | Self-Titled | Self-Released |
| Disappear Fear | Changes | Get Your Phil | Disappear Records |
| Phil Paige | It Is What It Is | Simple Things | Phil Paige |
| Berkley Hart | Elvis Einstein | Wreck 'N Sow | Berkley Hart |
| The Lovebirds | Life Is So Good | Self-Titled | Self-Released |
| Dave Morrison | Puppet Town | Shout at the Moon | Trough Records |
| Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon | Prayer | Love Can Change the World | TrueWind Music |
| Legends of the Celtic Harp | [title not available] | [demo CD] | Self-Released |
| Steve Cheseborough | Little Ole Wine Drinker Me | Fetch It! | Chezz-Tone Records |
| Angelo M. | Every Kind of Blues | Steelwork | Self-Released - Angelo Melasecca |
| Springhouse | I Saw Her Tattoo | Colville | Self-Released |
| Ben Bullington | Born in 55 | White Sulphur Springs | Self-Released |
| Laurie Lewis | Burley Coulter's Song for Kate Helen Branch | Blossoms | Spruce and Maple Music |
| John Roy Zat | Thinking About You | Solo | Flyin' Bayou Publishing |
Dear Listeners,
What a total absolute treat for you this morning--all this great new music from all these wonderful and wondrous and talented and creative musicians--all gathered at the Folk Alliance conference this past weekend in Eugene.
I become more and more aware of this everyday: that music can change and heal this troubled world. Support the musicians who work long and hard towards this goal. Go see them live, buy their CDs, tell your friends about them, and tell the musicians themselves that you appreciate their music. That's an order.
Warmly,
Diane
Folk Espresso playlist for 10/03/2011
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Beausoleil | Sur le Pont de Lyon | Cajun Conja |
| David Hidalgo and Louie Perez | Don't You Know | The Long Goodbye |
| The Subdudes | Faraway Girl | Primitive Streak |
| Martin Simpson | Delia | Smoke & Mirrors |
| Chris Kokesh | Planting a Garden in October | October Valentine |
| Peter Mulvey | Shirt | Kitchen Radio |
| Greg Brown | Let the Mystery Be | Freak Flag |
| Lucinda Williams | Words | West |
| The Shinkle Band | California Stars | Self-Titled |
| Reina G. Collins | Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key | Kitchen Sink |
| David Bromberg with Levon Helm | Bring It With You When You Come | Use Me |
| Blvd. Park | Days | Park Here No Parking |
| Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore | Keep It Clean | Saints and Sinners |
| Steve Cheseborough | Hear Me Talking to You | Fetch It! |
| Betsy Branch and Mark Douglass | Miss Monahan's / Sally Gardens / High Reel | Picassiette |
| Lauren Sheehan | Honey Baby Blues | Rose City Ramble |
| Harry Manx and Kevin Breit | I'm On Fire | In Good We Trust |
| Bill Evans and Megan Lynch | I Was Just Thinking | Let's Do Something... |
| Alison Rice | Wishing Well | Wagon Wheel Rut |
| Robert Earl Keen | I Gotta Go | Ready for Confetti |
Dear Listeners,
As always, I'm tickled pink that you're upanatem this morning and listening in. You ARE listening in, AREN'T you?? Well, either way, this morning's gig has been a fun one. Mom is still in town visiting me all the way from Virginia and has been a real trooper going here, there, and everywhere with me. (Actually, she has a ton of energy, so I guess I'M the real trooper keepin' up with her!) We both hope you are enjoying the show we put together for you...and that you keep it right here at KBOO...
Warmly,
Diane
Comments
Pancake Breakfast
Diane,
Wow...woke me up..that stack of Pancake Breakfast! Loved the folk / rock/ alternative sound: tasted yummy.
Great mix of local talent this morning!!
Jimmy D.
Easter Egg Socks
I can picture them NOW..SMILE...Chuck
Regards from Puerto Rico
OK..so I got my Outlook reminder for 9:30am local time and thanks to Diane, I'll be a first time listener today. Look forward to today's program.
Great week to all!
Kind Regards,
Claudio Rivera
Juncos, PR
re: new music
Hey there - I love this show, can't really get by without it!
I want to just share some music I really think could be included here, if you haven't heard:
Eddi Reader - formerly with Fairground Attraction, legendary Scottish singer whose Songs of Robert Burns changed the way people heard these songs and established her as living treasure in Scotland. Her new album Love is the Way is gaining raves in the UK. Myspace.com/eddireader - you can hear some samples.
Kate Rusby - probably Britain's most important young folk singer - Awkward Annie is her most recent album and astonishing since she writes most of the material herself. Chris Thile and Eddi Reader are both featured artists on the album. www.katerusby.com.
It would be wonderful to see them here in the US, but just getting them on the radio would be a start!
Thanks and keep up the awesome music!
Doug Smith
Hi Diane,
I'm listening to your show and was pleasantly surprised to hear our pal, Doug, doing "Anything Goes". I'll have to tell him he got some airtime when I see him next. Your voice sounds great on the air and your playlist rocks! Keep up the very good work, my friend! Tell the management they need to give you a raise.
;-)
Diane Hunt
This is Randy from Colorado, and I *loved* the show! Quirky mix of music is just right to start my day out right. Diane, when are you going to teach me how to contra dance?
Thank You
Dear Randy,
Yikes! Only today did I see your kind email from September 22 that you left on the KBOO website. I wasn't expecting any "fan mail" here at kboo.fm so I didn't thing to check...until a friend told me about the hundreds, nay, thousands of emails piling up at this website all about my show. Oddly enough, only one (yours) was positive. All the others said something to the effect of "what the *&^!%&# is SHE doing on this venerable radio station!"
That's ok.
I can take it.
So, Mr. Randy, you liked my quirky music? Hope you heard my show yesterday morning (October 27). It, too, was filled with a wide variety of, uh, good stuff. I'm on again on Monday, November 24th. I do hope you'll tune in. I'll play a randy tune, just for you.
I'm pretty big into contradancing, so I have made it my mission to play at least one contra tune each show. Next time you swing through P-Town, I'll give you a lesson. You won't ever be the same again...
Um, is this my friend who goes by the name of Randy in Colorado? You know, the Randy with the beautiful wife and the two red-headed kids? If so, thanks, my friend. If not, you, stranger Randy, have just finaigled yourself into the most elite fan club on Earth...
Warm regards,
Diane Hunt, DJ
Folk Espresso - KBOO
Portland, Oregon
8/18/08 Folk Esspreso show new DJ
I listen to your station ocasionally and enjoy it. I particularily enjoyed this mornings Folk Espresso show and the new DJ Diane Hunt. She is interesting and articulate and did great on her debut!!
give her KUDO's and tell her Contra Dancing Music is fine, fine stuff.
-GR
Fundraiser
May 23rd Playlist
Good Morning, Sis Diane,
Thanks for the Chicken songs for Mike and I. Next time I will take the laptop to the barn so the girls can listen. (And Sir James and Harry) Just a gourding this morning and getting ready for our Memorial Day Festival in Highlands....could use an extra set of hands. Oh, Sir James woke us up this morning at 3:45 with his crow. Got to love having the windows open these days:) Thanks again for bringing some welcomed music to my "studio" this morning! Love, Sis Joan (Chickette) www.SleepyHollowFarm.net Bryson City NC