Tag: Bob Dylan

It’s Finally Friday With Live Neil Young, Our ‘More Cowbell, Please’ Playlist, and The Best Cover Band Ever, October 3, 2025

Good morning, music lovers and welcome to the cusp of the weekend! We’ve got an excellent lineup for you today, including the absolute best cover band on the planet.

Here’s your Finally Friday lineup:

10:00 a.m. Neil Young & Crazy Horse Live at The Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, November 21, 1986 NEW!

Neil Young and his favorite backup band, Crazy Horse, returned to The Cow Palace their ‘Live in a Rusted Out Garage’ tour back in ’86. We’ve got it for you today.

4:00 p.m. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Petty Theft

Coming up at 4:00 p.m. we’ve got a great Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ‘cover’ playlist. Many of these songs are one that have been performed live at their road shows. The same qualities that make them one of the best bands in rock music history also make them the world’s best cover band.

8:00 p.m. More Cowbell Please: Various Artists

We close it out with a great playlist that is perilously close to becoming an EP. We’re working on it. It’s in the pile. You’ll hear Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Blind Faith, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Paul McCartney, The Edgar Winter Group, Electric Light Orchestra, Harry Nilsson, Fleetwood Mac, Jethro Tull, Linda Ronstadt, The Move, The Pretenders, Queen, The James Gang, Talking Heads, the J. Geils Band, Led Zeppelin and more!

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We Kick Off October With ‘Color My World,’ a Byrds ‘Spotlight,’ and Susan Tedeschi Live at The Moody, October 1, 2025

Good morning, musicologists! We kick off a new month in fine style with songs about colors, The Byrds ‘In the Spotlight,’ and Susan Tedeschi recorded live for Austin City Limits!

Here’s your midweek musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. Color My World: Various Artists

We start out with songs about all the colors of the spectrum in the title, lyrics or both from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Booker T & The MGs, Electric Light Orchestra, Procol Harum, Joni Mitchell, The Who, Any Winehouse, Sam & Dave, Badfinger, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, Neil Young, Jefferson Airplane, The Hollies, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Cream, Marvin Gaye, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, J.D. Souther, Linda Ronstadt, and more!

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

One of the absolute finest bands ever is ‘In the Spotlight’ this afternoon. Although the members changed over the years, from David Crosby, to Gram Parsons, to Chris Hillman, to Gene Clark, the one constant has remained Roger McGuinn, the band’s heart and soul.

8:00 p.m. Susan Tedeschi Live at The Moody Theater, Austin, Texas, June 17, 2003

We close out the programming tonight with Susan Tedeschi recorded live for Austin Citry Limits.

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Sunday It’s Dylan Live in the UK, Volume Two of Our Sixties Rotation, and a Jerry Jeff Walker ‘Spotlight,’ September 28, 2025

Good morning, musicologists. We’ve got a great Sunday on tap starting out with some new live Dylan music. Then, it’s back to the Sixties and a ‘Spotlight’ featuring Jerry Jeff Walker.

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

10:00 a.m. Bob Dylan with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live at NEC Arene, Birmingham, UK, October 10, 1987 NEW!

Listed as part of the Temple in Flames Tour, but we’re not sure of that 100%. Further investigation is required here and we’ll get to that. Suffice it to say, it’s airing this morning and it’s new to the station.

1:00 p.m. The Sixties Rotation, Volume Two: Various Artists

We move on to volume two of our Sixties Rotation with The Beatles, The Mamas & Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Jefferson Airplane, Elvis Presley, The Grateful Dead, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Roy Orbison, The Yardbirds, The Animals, Linda Ronstadt, Wilson Pickett, The Band, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, The Ronettes, The Kinks, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimmy Cliff, Chuck Berry, The Byrds, James Brown, Blind Faith, The Four Tops, CSNY, and more!

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Jerry Jeff Walker

We close it out with one of the original country outlaws!

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Thursday It’s ‘Folk Music From A-to-Z,’ Live Bobbie Gentry at The BBC, and an Allman Brothers ‘Spotlight,’ September 25, 2025

Good morning, music lovers, and welcome to Thursday. We head to the weekend with the assistance of some some great artists! Read on for details!

Here’s your musical lineup for today:

9:00 a.m. Folk Music From A-to-Z: Various Artists

We’ve got them all, from the old masters to the new; and those who pay homage to the genre, including Woodie Guthrie, John Prine, Dave Van Ronk, Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul & Mary, Odetta, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Arlo Guthrie, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, The Band, Eric Andersen, Tom Rush, Judy Collins, Nanci Griffith, Jesse Winchester, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Lead Belly, Tim Hardin, The Kingston Trio, Simon & Garfunkel, Richie Havens, Phil Ochs, Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, The Carter Family, and more!

4:00 p.m. Bobbie Gentry Live at The BBC Studios, London, UK, Recorded 1968-1969

Bobbie Gentry, the reluctant and reclusive star, brought along some special guests in James Taylor and Donovan!

8:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Allman Brothers Band

We close out Thursday’s programming with a ‘Spotlight’ featuring one of the best bands ever, The Allman Brothers.

We’re approaching the weekend. Tomorrow it’ll be Finally Friday, then we’re all weekenders here in The Mermaid Lounge! We’re free of charge and free of commercial interruption. See for yourselves. The button is below!

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On Sunday, It’s Some ‘Flower Power,’ a J. Geils Band ‘Spotlight’ Feature, and Live Lucinda Williams, September 21, 2025

Good morning, weekenders! It’s another Sunday Funday here in The Mermaid Lounge, and we’ve got the second airing of our ‘Flower Power’ playlist, a musical excursion that could well turn into an EP at some point! That’s where we start, but not where we end!

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

10:00 a.m. Flower Power: Various Artists

Our newest playlist is back for its second airing with The Beatles, Donovan, Peter, Paul & Mary, Five Man Electrical Band, Three Dog Night, The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, The Band, Bob Dylan, Brewer & Shipley, The Mamas & Papas, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Don McLean, Oliver, The Moody Blues, CSNY, Yes, Isaac Hayes, Grand Funk Railroad, Marianne Faithful, and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of The J. Geils Band

My choice for Boston’s bad boys over Aerosmith. Sorry, Steven Tyler, but Peter Wolf rules.

8:00 p.m. Lucinda Williams Live at The Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA, November 20-22, 2003

We close it out with a true friend of Tom’s, who said she misses his music, but she misses him even more. Lucinda Williams and Tom Petty were a mutual admiration society, and she is one of the best singer-songwriters in all of music. She has stood the test of time.

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Flower Power!

On Saturday It’s Our ‘Ode To Morning’ EP, Dylan’s Copyright Collection, and an Elvis Costello ‘Spotlight,’ September 20, 2025

Good morning, weekenders! We’re here on Saturday and kick off the morning with songs about the morning! Then it’s on to Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello!

Here’s your Saturday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Ode To Morning: Various Artists

Songs about the wonder of the sunrise and the morning hours with Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Hoyt Axton, The Beatles, Neil Young, The Rascals, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Gram Parsons, Simon & Garfunkel, Taj Mahal, Linda Ronstadt, Harry Chapin, Dan Fogelberg, Three Dog Night, Ry Cooder, Tim Buckley, Muddy Waters, Jonathan Edwards, Bob Dylan, Badfinger, Townes Van Zandt, Pure Prairie League, Chris Hillman, and more!

4:00 p.m. Bob Dylan: Rare Performances From The Copyright Collection, 1962-1966

A really personal and introspective trip through Dylan’s lyrics in live performances.

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Elvis Costello

We close out the programming with another groundbreaking singer-songwriter who broke musical boundaries and put new wave on the map.

We’re officially weekenders. Well, you are at the moment. I’ve got one more day in retail hell. So, the Music Mermaid will be in charge today. She’s got impeccable taste in music, as you all know. Tune us in. The button is below!

Welcome, Weekenders!

On Monday, Monday It’s ‘Drivin’ Songs,’ Live Wailers, and a Bee Gees ‘Spotlight’ Feature, September 15, 2025

Welcome back to the work week, rockologists! We start the work week with songs that are great to drive to, the non-disco Bee Gees ‘In the Spotlight’ and live Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Here’s your Monday, Monday lineup:

10:00 a.m. Drivin’ Songs: Various Artists

Not songs about going places, but songs that are great listen to while driving from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, The Doobie Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, The Allman Brothers Band, The Grateful Dead, The Eagles, Deep Purple, The Byrds, Mudcrutch, and more! If you’ve got a two-hour trip coming up, this is the playlist for you!

4:00 p.m. Bob Marley & The Wailers Live at The Beacon Theater, New York, NY, May 1, 1976

This afternoon, we have The Legend playing at an iconic venue.

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of The Bee Gees

Don’t get alarmed. This is all PRE-Saturday Night Fever. We celebrate the innovative rock band that was shelved in favor of making more money than they already were making. Too much is never enough.

We’re here and we’re on Open Stream until 10:00 a.m. when the festivities start! We’re also totally free and we don’t run any commercial advertising. Ever. The button is below:

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On Monday We’re ‘All Fired Up,’ The Neville Brothers are ‘Spotlighted,’ & The Beatles Rock The Rooftop, September 8, 2025

Happy Monday, Monday music lovers and welcome to another work week. We start with songs about fire, then we ‘Spotlight’ The Neville Brothers, and then The Beatles rock the Apple Corp rooftop!

Here’s your Monday, Monday lineup:

10:00 a.m. All Fired Up: Various Artists

We open with songs about fire from Electric Light Orchestra, The Rolling Stones, Steve Winwood, James Taylor, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Johnny Cash, Patti Smith, Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, Jimmy Cliff, Sarah McLachlan, Deep Purple, Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Bruce Springstee, Gram Parsons, Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, Tim Buckley, Al Green, and more!

4:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of The Neville Brothers

Straight outta’ New Orleans, one of the finest and funkiest bands ever!

8:00 p.m. The Beatles Rock The Rooftop Live at Apple Corps, London, UK, January 30, 1969

Their final live performance ever, and what a performance it was! It stopped some people dead in their tracks, and sent others scurrying to find out where they were so they could catch a glimpse of the greatest rock band on the planet.

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On Saturday, It’s ‘We Dissent,’ a Dan Fogelberg ‘Spotlight’ Feature, and Live Johnny Winter, On September 6, 2025

Good morning, weekenders! We open up the day with some dissent, a critical component in these trying times. Then it’s on to Dan Fogelberg and Johnny Winter!

Here’s your Saturday musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. We Dissent: Various Artists

A history of protest music with The Who, The Beatles, Tracy Chapman, Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, Billie Holiday, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Peter, Paul & Mary, Pete Seeger, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, CSNY, Peter Gabriel, Barry McGuire, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley & The Wailers, and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Dan Fogelberg

We spend some time this afternoon with an artist who belongs in the RRHOF. Why he isn’t there yet is beyond me.

8:00 p.m. Johnny Winter Live at Parker’s Place, Seattle, WA, March 9, 1985

We close out the day with Mr. High Energy, Johnny Winter.

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On Thursday It’s Our House EP, Live Gov’t Mule, and a Marvin Gaye ‘Spotlight’ Feature, on September 4, 2025

Good morning, musicologists. I will be quicker than usual as I’m covering for the manager this week (vacation time). But we do have a great lineup as usual!

Here’s your musical lineup for today:

9:00 a.m. The #BecomeUngovernable House Playlist: Various Artists

The music that inspired the station is upon us with Barry McGuire, The Temptations, Edwin Starr, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, T. Rex, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Animals, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Three Dog Night, Jimmy Cliff, Janis Joplin, The Association, Phil Ochs, Tom Rush, The Band, and more!

4:00 p.m. Gov’t Mule Live at The Forum Leverkusen, Leverkusen, Germany, November 7, 2017

The Mule live at the 38th Leverkusenen Jazztag Festival is up this afternoon.

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Marvin Gaye

We close it out with a ‘Spotlight’ featuring the Prince of Soul.

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