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Saturday Brings ‘A Little Bit O’ Soul,’ a Hank Williams ‘Spotlight,’ and Live Flying Burrito Brothers, On September 27, 2025

Good morning, music lovers! Still suffering through COVID, so this post won’t be log. We kick off the day with some soul, then move into country and country-rock!

Here’s your Saturday lineup:

9:00 a.m. A Little Bit O’ Soul: Various Artists

We kick things off with soul and R & B across the spectrum (not just Motown) with Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Ronettes, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Jimmy Ruffin, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Curtis Mayfield, The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, LaVern Baker, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Irma Thomas, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Fontella Bass, Ann Peebles, Edwin Starr, Wilson Pickett, and more!

4:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Hank Williams

We spend some time this afternoon with a country legend who was also one of the forefathers of rock and roll.

8:00 p.m. The Flying Burrito Brothers Live at The Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, April 6, 1969

We close it out with Gram Parsons and the Burritos as an opening act for The Grateful Dead live at The Avalon Ballroom.

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At Midweek, the Ladies are Large and in Charge, The Stone Poneys are ‘In the Spotlight,’ and Steve Winwood is Live at Estival, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Good morning, music lovers! We’ve got a great lineup today with five uninterrupted hours of women’s music, then its on to The Stone Poneys and Steve Winwood!

Here’s your midweek musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. Ladies Day Out: Various Artists

The ladies take over The Mermaid Lounge this morning with music from Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Emmylou Harris, Petula Clark, Laura Nyro, Cilla Black, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Maria Muldaur, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Eva Cassidy, Wendy Waldman, Shawn Colvin, The Ronettes, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Norah Jones, Phoebe Snow, Nicolette Larson, Susan Tedeschi, Sheryl Crow, Valerie Carter, Dolly Parton, Dusty Springfield, Ann Peebles and more!

4:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of The Stone Poneys

This afternoon we delve into very early Linda Ronstadt who left Tucson to join friends Bobby Kimmel and Kenny Edwards to seek musical fame and fortune in L.A. Thus, this great folk-rock band was born. It’s an excellent playlist.

8:00 p.m. Steve Winwood Live at The Estival Jazz Festival, Piazza della Riforma, Lugano, Switzerland, July 4, 2013

We close it out with a great performance from Steve Winwood, a legend, at the Estival Jazz Festival.

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Thursday Brings Our Epic Soul/R&B EP, a Harry Nilsson ‘Spotight’ Feature, and The Byrds Live Reunion, On July 24, 2025

Good morning, musicologists, and welcome back as we prepare for high heat indices here for the next couple of days. But we’re cool here in The Mermaid Lounge, and so are the musical vibes.

Here’s your Thursday musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. A Little Bit O’ Soul: Various Artists

We start off with five hours of uninterrupted soul and R & B from Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, TheFour Tops, The Ronettes, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Jimmy Ruffin, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Carla Thomas, James Brown, The Shirelles, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, LaVern Baker, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Sam Cooke, Edwin Starr, Fontella Bass, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Irma Thomas, The Box Tops, Ann Peebles, Al Green, and more!

4:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Harry Nilsson

Ah, yes. Nilsson (as he was usually called) was one of the most interesting singer-songwriters on the planet; a true entertainer who experimented with wild vocal overdubs, and infusions of Caribbean sounds. He was another of the artists of his generation who also returned to the Great American Songbook. He was wildly popular in the seventies, and he died far too young at the age of 52, but his legend lives on.

8:00 p.m. The Byrds Live at The Boarding House, San Francisco, CA, February 9, 1978

This was dubbed The Reunion Concert as it reunited Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and Gene Clark. Of course, David Crosby made a surprise appearance, and reunited one of the greatest bands on the planet.

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On Monday, Monday It’s The Roches, the ‘A Little Bit O’ Soul’ EP, and Dr. John Live at Ronnie Scott’s, June 23, 2025

Good morning, workers! We’re back to the work week once again. We’ve got an eclectic program today encompassing folk-rock, soul and R & B, and the N’Awlins style of Dr. John!

Here’s your Monday, Monday lineup:

9:00 a.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of The Roches

The Roches were the quintesenntial female folk-rock band. Their star should have shone much brighter than it did. Today we make sure it shines bright as we start off with The Roches ‘In The Spotlight.’

1:00 p.m. A Little Bit O’ Soul: Various Artists

The soul and R & B greats get us through the afternoon, including Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Ronettes, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Carla Thomas, James Brown, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, Edwin Starr, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, Irma Thomas, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Ann Peebles, Al Green, Fontella Bass, and more!

8:00 p.m. Dr. John at Ronnie Scott’s, London, UK, January 7-14, 1996

We close out with the unique sound of Dr. John during a residency at Ronnie Scott’s in London!

There’s nobody quite like Dr. John, the Nitecrawler with the unique Louisiana sound and vibe that spanned six decades. He is certainly a Mermaid Lounge favorite.

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Monday, Monday We’re ‘Out In The Cold,’ There’s a New Carl Perkins ‘Spotlight,’ and Live Buffalo Springfield, June 9, 2025

Here’s your Monday, Monday lineup:

10:00 a.m. Out In The Cold: Various Artists UPDATED!

Not an EP, but updated this weekend with a bunch of new songs! We’ve got music from Albert King, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Cream, Bill Withers, Linda Ronstadt, Martha & The Vandellas, James Taylor, Tom Rush, Dr. John, Electric Light Orchestra, Neil Young, Johnny Rivers, Ann Peebles, The Association, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Grateful Dead, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Temptations, and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Carl Perkins NEW!

A rock and roll pioneer and the stuff of legends. The man who wrote Blue Suede Shoes, and who served as inspiration for so many artists, several of whom you will hear sing with Carl Perkins on this playlist, including Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and more!

8:00 a.m. Buffalo Springfield Live at The Teen & Twenty Club, Huntington Beach, CA, August 11, 1967

We haven’t aired this one for a very long time. We may actually need The Tardis for this one instead of the Wayback Machine!

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It’s Sunday Funday With Songs About Water, Dr. John Live at The Lone Star, and Ann Peebles ‘In The Spotlight’, April 13, 2025

Good morning, Weekenders! It’s Sunday and we’ve got some great stuff on tap today starting with ‘Water, Water Everywhere’, then moving on to a brand new Dr. John performance and Ann Peebles, a favorite of Dr. Tom Petty.

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Water, Water Everywhere: Various Artists

I’m not going to remind everyone that water makes up 71% of the earth’s surface. No sir. I’m going to tell you that you’ll hear the music of Paul McCartney, Deep Purple, Joe Cocker, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Otis Redding, The Doobie Brothers, Valerie Carter, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Al Green, Loggins & Messina, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Linda Ronstadt, Spirit, Bonnie Raitt, The Grass Roots, Carole King, Tom Rush, Donovan, America, Johnny Rivers and more!

4:00 p.m. Dr. John Live at The Lone Star Cafe, New York, NY, December 22 & 23, 1986 NEW!

We’ve got a new-to-the-station performance from the incredible Dr. John this afternoon live from The Lone Star Cafe!

8:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Ann Peebles

It should be no surprise that I’m a lover of Tom Petty’s Sirius XM Buried Treasure show. I would not have learned about the amazing Ann Peebles had I not been a devoted listener. If you don’t know her, you should. Tune in tonight and see for yourselves.

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On Saturday It’s ‘Ladies Day Out’, A Booker T & The MGs ‘Spotlight’, and Live Kris Kristofferson at the Moody, March 29, 2025

Good morning, musicologists, and we continue celebrating Women’s Month with our ‘Ladies Day Out’ EP, then it’s a great ‘Spotlight’ featuring Booker T & The MGs, and Kris Kristofferson live at Austin City Limits.

Here’s your Saturday musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. Ladies Day Out: Various Artists

The women of music are large and in charge for five hours. We’re featuring songs from Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Emmylou Harris, Petula Clark, Laura Nyro, Cilla Black, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Maria Muldaur, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Eva Cassidy, Wendy Waldman, Shawn Colvin, The Ronettes, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Norah Jones, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Phoebe Snow, Susan Tedeschi, Nicolette Larson, Sheryl Crown, Valerie Carter, Dolly Parton, Dusty Springfield, Ann Peebles and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Booker T & The MGs

The original Stax house band broke out to become one of the most influential instrumental R & B and funk bands in music. They helped to establish the Souther and Memphis soul genres. Today we put them ‘In The Spotlight’.

8:00 p.m. Kris Kristofferson Live at The Moody Theater, Austin, TX, September 14, 1981

We close out the programming with the late, great Kris Kristofferson recorded live at The Moody Theater for Austin City Limits.

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On Sunday, It’s ‘A Little Bit O’ Soul,’ Live Emmylou Harris & Spyboy, and a Supremes ‘Spotlight’, March 23, 2025

Good morning, musicologists! We’ve got a lot of soul today with some live Emmylou Harris with one of her fantastic backing bands in tow. See below for details!

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

9:00 a.m. A Little Bit O’ Soul: Various Artists

We’ve got our soul mojo working today with Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Ronettes, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Carla Thomas, James Brown, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, Edwin Starr, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, Irma Thomas, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Ann Peebles, Al Green, Fontella Bass and more!

4:00 p.m. Emmylou Harris & Spyboy Live at Kongresshaus, Zurich, Switzerland, January 20, 1997

Since her touring days with The Hot Band, Emmylou Harris has had a knack for putting together amazing road bands. Spyboy was no exception. The band was formed for the tour supporting her career-redefining album, Wrecking Ball. Spyboy consisted of three members: country singer-songwriter Buddy Miller on guitar and New Orleans musicians Daryl Johnson on bass and Brady Blade on drums.

8:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Diana Ross & The Supremes

We’re back to soul tonight with a focus on The Supremes. It’s a great way to close out a soulful musical day.

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On Sunday The Ladies Are In Charge, Then It’s Live John Prine and a Van Morrison ‘Spotlight’ Feature, February 23, 2025

Good morning, Weekenders! We start off the day with the ladies of music fully in charge, then we move on to John Prine and Van Morrison!

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Ladies Day Out: Various Artists

The ladies are in charge for fully five hours. You’ll hear Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Emmylou Harris, Petula Clark, Laura Nyro, Cilla Black, Aretha Franklin, Irma Thomas, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Maria Muldaur, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Eva Cassidy, Wendy Waldman, Shawn Colvin, The Ronettes, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Norah Jones, Phoebe Snow, Nicolette Larson, Sheryl Crow, Valerie Carter, Dolly Parton, Dusty Springfield, Ann Peebles and more!

4:00 p.m. John Prine Live at The Other End, Greenwich Village, NY, December 1975

This is another of those shows where the actual date escapes everyone on the worldwide web. However, we know it happened because we’ve got the recording!

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Van Morrison

Yeah. We know Morrison can be an utter shit when he wants to be. Kinda full of himself and all. Yet he is a brilliant musician whose career began way back in the sixties with the British R & B group, Them. His sometimes unpleasant and arrogant nature doesn’t come through on vinyl.

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Ladies Day Out!

We’re Feeling Soulful With Our Big EP, a Drifters ‘Spotlight’, and Live Nina Simone on Saturday, February 22, 2025

Good morning, soul and R & B lovers! We’re amped up today as we bring you ‘A Little Bit O’ Soul’ for starters, then it’s the Drifters ‘In the Spotlight’ and some live Nina Simone!

Here’s your Saturday lineup:

9:00 a.m. A Little Bit O’ Soul: Various Artists

We officially begin the weekend with our biggest soul music EP, featuring Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Ronettes, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Carla Thomas, James Brown, The Shirelles, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, LaVern Baker, The Supremes, Sam Cooke, Edwin Starr, Fontella Bass, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Irma Thomas, Ann Peebles, Al Green and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of The Drifters

The Drifters have an interesting background, reflecting the social injustice of the times. It’s too long for me to write about on this blog, but you can read all about it here. Regardless, they made some great music and we’ve got them ‘In the Spotlight’ today.

8:00 p.m. Nina Simone Live at Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, France, July 24 & 25, 1965 NEW!

Today we celebrate the birthday (February 21) of the late, great Nina Simone, singer, songwriter, music arranger and, yes, civil rights and social justice activist. Here she’s live at the the annual Jazz a Juan International Jazz Festival. We need her fighting spirit now.

Come on in to The Mermaid Lounge for a little bit of soul and R & B today. In between that programming, we’ve got our big, wide Open Stream running 24/7 at no charge. We’re anti-capitalist. We care about only one thing: Playing great music for you folks with absolutely no commercial interruption. The button is below.

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