Tag: Joan Baez

On Saturday It’s ‘Music From Laurel Canyon, a Lucinda Williams ‘Spotlight’ and Live Steely Dan, March 15, 2025

Good morning, weekenders! We kick off relative peace and quiet of the weekend with some great music, starting with the artists of Laurel Canyon.

Here’s your musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. Music From Laurel Canyon: Various Artists

Two generations of musicians cross pollinated sounds and musical genres in Laurel Canyon, including The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, Buffalo Springfield, The Beach Boys, The Doors, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, The Monkees, CSNY, Manassas, John Mayall, The Eagles, J.D. Souther, Harry Nilsson, Canned Heat, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and more!

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

Singer-songwriter and record producer extraordinaire Lucinda Williams takes the ‘Spotlight’ for a couple of hours this afternoon.

8:00 p.m. Steely Dan Live at Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, TN, April 30, 1974 NEW!

Surely one of the best and brightest bands of the seventies takes the stage in Memphis this evening.

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On Sunday It’s Our House EP, a ZZ Top ‘Spotlight’ and The Jerry Garcia Band Live at Roseland Ballroom, March 2, 2025

Welcome, weekenders! Today we’ve got a pretty eclectic lineup for you that includes our House EP, then some electric blues-rock from ZZ Top and a live performance by The Jerry Garcia Band.

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

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

The music that inspired the station includes Barry McGuire, The Temptations, Edwin Starr, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, T. Rex, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, Country Joe & The Fish, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Joan Baez, CSNY, Pink Floyd, The Animals, Ten Years After, The Plastic Ono Band, Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Hendrix, Three Dog Night, Jimmy Cliff, Richie Havens, Marvin Gaye, The Association, Phil Ochs, Tom Rush, The Band and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of ZZ Top

ZZ Top started up in 1969 and stood the test of time until Dusty Hill’s untimely death in 2021. We’ve got them ‘In the Spotlight’ this afternoon.

8:00 p.m. The Jerry Garcia Band Live at The Roseland Ballroom, New York, NY

We close out the day’s programming (but not the music) with a performance by the Jerry Garcia Band at the iconic Roseland Ballroom and Dance Hall in New York.

It’s a day to kick back and relax. The Orange Fascist Blob is golfing, so the mayhem has abated until tomorrow. Great time to retool and relax with some great music. Tomorrow the lunacy returns. Let’s get through this together. Music helps. And we’re beholding to no billionaires here. We’re totally free and anti-capitalist. The button is below.

Sunday Funday!

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!

On Friday It’s Folk Music With Our EP, a New Eric Andersen ‘Spotlight’, and The McGarrigle Sisters, February 21, 2025

Good morning, folk music lovers! That’s the prevailing programming today with our big folk music EP, a long-planned Eric Andersen ‘Spotlight’ and some rare stuff from Kate & Anna McGarrigle!

Here’s your musical lineup:

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

One of our favorite genres here in The Lounge…the genre that essentially birthed the protest song and social justice awareness. You’ll hear Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Dave Van Ronk, Peter, Paul & Mary, Odetta, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Arlo Guthrie, The Beatles, 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, Richie Havens, Simon & Garfunkel, Phil Ochs, Harry Chapin, The Carter Family, Townes Van Zandt and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Eric Andersen NEW!

A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, singer-songwriter Eric Andersen has had his songs recorded by Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, The Grateful Dead, Rick Nelson and so many others. Today, we’ll hear him sing them himself.

8:00 p.m. Tell My Sister: The Unreleased Recordings, Kate & Anna McGarrigle

Tonight a real treat as we hear some rare music from Kate & Anna McGarrigle, the folk singer-songwriter duo who also provided many songs for others to record, including the aforementioned Linda Ronstadt.

We’ve got a great day of music lined up after a day off to pull some new music together. We hope you enjoyed your Open Stream day. We remind you that Open Stream covers most of the hours of our programming, and we’re totally free 24/7 with no commercial interruption. The button is below.

Folk Music Day!

Welcome Weekenders! We’re Hanging With the Laurel Canyon Crowd Today On Saturday, February 15, 2025

Good morning, Weekenders! It’s Laurel Canyon programming all day today starting with our ‘Music From Laurel Canyon’ EP, then moving on to Jackson Browne and Joni Mitchell!

Here’s your Saturday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Music From Laurel Canyon: Various Artists

Two generations of musicians existed here and helped build the country-rock genre. They also challenged the bands of the British Invasion for chart dominance. You’ll hear The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, Buffalo Springfield, The Doors, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, The Monkees, CSNY, Manassas, John Mayall, The Eagles, J.D. Souther, Linda Ronstadt, Harry Nilsson, Canned Heat, Carole King, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Jackson Browne

Truly one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation takes the ‘Spotlight’ this afternoon.

8:00 p.m. Joni Mitchell Live at Teatro Tenda, Milan, Italy, May 9, 1983

I’ve seen Joni Mitchell several times, the most impressive was her Court & Spark tour with Tom Scott & The LA Express backing her up. She’s legend.

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On Friday It’s ‘Repeat After Me’, An All-Star Cast in Concert, and a Randy Newman ‘Spotlight’, February 7, 2025

Good morning, musicologists. I make my 71st trip around the sun today and I chose stuff I wanted to hear. I confess. However, I’m sure you’ll like it too!

Here’s your Friday lineup:

10:00 a.m. Repeat After Me: Volume One

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So, Linda Ronstadt covers Martha & The Vandellas; The Heartbreakers cover J.J. Cale; Joan Baez covers The Band; Three Dog Night covers Laura Nyro; Emmylou Harris covers The Beatles; and The Beatles cover Barrett Strong. You get the picture. This is one of my favorite playlists. So is Volume Two which will air tomorrow and, hopefully, an new Volume Three which I hope to have ready for Sunday or Monday. Enjoy.

3:00 p.m. Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin, Bruce Hornsby, and David Lindley Live at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO, September 12, 1999

I had the absolute pleasure of attending this show when it came through Great Woods back in the day. It was a beautiful night in the open air with an all-star cast that did not disappoint. See for yourselves.

8:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Randy Newman

A class act singer-songwriter with a wry sense of humor. Randy Newman is an American institution who has put many a singer on the map. Tonight we hear him sing his own songs.

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On Wednesday, It’s All About The Women of Music With ‘Ladies Day Out’, Etta James, and Live Carole King, January 29, 2025

Good morning, music lovers! We turn the programming over to the ladies today! At midweek, it’s our ‘Ladies Day Out’ EP, an Etta James ‘Spotlight’ and live Carole King!

Here’s your midweek musical lineup:

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

The ladies own The Lounge today for five hours of uninterrupted music from 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, Ann Peebles, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Nora Jones, Phoebe Snow, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Valerie Carter, Dolly Parton, Dusty Springfield, Susan Tedeschi, Nicolette Larson and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Etta James

Etta James is one of the most versatile singers ever, singing gospel, blues, jazz, R & B, soul, and rock n’ roll. She began her career in 1954 and sang in Nashville’s R & B clubs known as the Chitlin’ Circuit in the 50s and 60s, and is known for her hits At Last, Tell Mama, The Wallflower and I’d Rather Go Blind.

8:00 p.m. Carole King Live in Central Park, New York, NY, May 26, 1973

We close out the programming with Carole King in an incredible performance live from Central Park in New York.

Before, in between and after you’re treated to our vast collection of music that guarantees that no two day’s programming will ever be the same. Best of all, we’re totally free and we are completely commercial free. The button is below.

Ladies Day Out Indeed!

Saturday Brings A Folk Music Extravaganza With Our Big EP, Then Jesse Winchester and Tim Hardin, January 25, 2025

Good morning, folk music lovers! The genre that birthed the protest song takes over the programming today, starting with our ‘Folk Music From A-To-Z’ EP!

Here’s your musical lineup:

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

We start the day with our big folk EP that includes music from John Prine, Dave Van Ronk, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul & Mary, Odetta, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, 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. Jesse Winchester Live at The Bijou Cafe, Philadelphia, PA, May 26, 1972

The first time I saw Jesse Winchester live, he opened for Emmylou Harris at Boston’s Music Hall. I was hooked. Today we’ve got him live from Philly.

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Tim Hardin

Tim Hardin’s heroin addiction kept him from achieving the star level he could have had. He died in 1980 at the age of 39 from an overdose. Singer Bobby Darin had a hit with If I Were A Carpenter, but it was Hardin who wrote it. He also wrote Rod Stewart’s hit, Reason to Believe. His music lives on.

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Folk Music From A-To-Z

Sunday Brings ‘Music From Laurel Canyon’ Followed By a Joni Mitchell ‘Spotlight’ and Live CSNY, January 19, 2025

Good morning, music lovers! We are awaiting a big snow storm here in the Boston area. We’ll see how that turns out. To say that I’m skeptical would be an understatement. However, one thing I’m sure of is that the music will be fantastic today!

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Music From Laurel Canyon: Various Artists

The pioneers of country-rock and folk-rock all hung out here over a two-decade run that produced music to rival The British Invasion on the charts. You’ll hear The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, Buffalo Springfield, The Beach Boys, The Doors, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, The Monkees, CSNY, Manassas, John Mayall, The Eagles, J.D. Souther, Harry Nilsson, Canned Heat, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Joni Mitchell

We haven’t aired this one in a long time. We have been remiss about sharing this great playlist from a true musical genius.

8:00 p.m. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Live at The Fillmore East, New York, NY, June 5, 1970

One of the greatest supergroups of all time (second only to The Traveling Wilburys) joins us this evening for a performance from the iconic Fillmore in New York.

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Sunday Funday!

Thursday It’s Our House EP, an Alison Krauss ‘Spotlight’ Feature, and Live Jimi Hendrix, On January 2, 2025

Good morning, musicologists and welcome to day two of uncertainty in the world, but not here in The Mermaid Lounge where we have our usual eclectic collection on tap!

Here’s Thursday’s musical lineup:

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

We start out with our House EP with music from Barry McGuire, The Temptations, Edwin Starr, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, T. Rex, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, Country Joe & The Fish, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Joan Baez, CSNY, Pink Floyd, The Animals, Ten Years After, Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Three Dog Night, Jimmy Cliff, Richie Havens, Marvin Gaye, The Association, Phil Ochs, Tom Rush, The Band and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Alison Krauss

An American treasure with a beautiful voice. She’s also a mean fiddle player. We give you her music from her time with Union Station, her unlikely pairing with Robert Plant, and as a solo artist.

8:00 p.m. Jimi Hendrix Live at The Berkeley Community Center, Berkeley, CA, May 30, 1970

We close with a live Hendrix performance in Berkeley, just four months before his death.

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