Tag: Linda Ronstadt

On Monday It’s Live Pretenders, a Hot Tuna ‘Spotlight’ Feature, and The Return of Our ‘Friends of Mine’ EP, October 27, 2025

Good morning, working class! We’re back to the work week with style with new live Pretenders, a Hot Tuna ‘Spotlight’ and an evening airing of the ‘Friends of Mine’ EP!

Here’s your Monday, Monday lineup:

10:00 a.m. The Pretenders Live at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, UK, July 15, 2009 NEW!

We’ve got a new-to-the-station live performance by one of my favorite bands of the eighties (and there were not many) to open up the festivities! Chrissie Hynde is a legend.

3:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Hot Tuna

Another fine band here born of the ashes of Jefferson Airplane. There have been many personnel changes over the years, but Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have been the anchors from the beginning.

6:00 p.m. Friends of Mine: Various Artists

This EP has been on a hiatus since about March or April, but it’s back for an evening airing. It’s like Open Stream with a Theme with The Guess Who, War, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt, Todd Rundgren, Amy Winehouse, The Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, John Prine, Talking Heads, Joan Baez, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Beatles, The Byrds, Carole King, Steppenwolf, Paul McCartney, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Free, Leon Russell, Robert Johnson, Argent, and more!

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Friends of Mine!

On Monday It’s Songs About Water, Van Morrison Live in Belfast, and The Lost Tapes of Valerie Carter, October 20, 2025

Good morning, music lovers and welcome to the start of another work week! We’ve got a great start to your week today indeed!

Here’s your Monday, Monday lineup:

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

Songs about water in all its forms from Paul McCartney, Deep Purple, Joe Cocker, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Otis Redding, The Doobie Brothers, Valerie Carter, Bob Dylan, 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, Johnny Rivers and more!

4:00 p.m. Van Morrison Live at The Grand Opera House, Belfast, N. Ireland, March 11-12, 1983

We spend some time this afternoon with Van the Man who never disappoints in a live setting, even if he is a horse’s ass as a human being.

8:00 p.m. Valerie Carter: The Lost Tapes, Volumes One & Two

We close with a great collection of songs from the late, great Valerie Carter, released after her death. Some are collaborations with artists like Prince and Linda Ronstadt. The songs were pulled together by her sister, Jan Carter, and longtime friend Kathy Kurasch.

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Sunday It’s All Laurel Canyon, With Our Big EP, Jackson Browne Live at RCA Studios, and Linda Ronstadt, October 19, 2025

Good morning, music lovers. Today’s programming focuses on the Laurel Canyon crowd, beginning with our five-hour EP, then we move on to live Jackson Browne, and Linda Ronstadt’s ballads.

Here’s your Laurel Canyon lineup:

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

We start out with five hours of music from two decades of musicians including The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Beach Boys, The Doors, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, The Monkees, CSNY, John Mayall, The Eagles, J.D. Souther, Harry Nilsson, The Mamas & Papas, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and more!

4:00 p.m. Jackson Browne Live at RCA Studios, New York, NY, September 27, 1972

Another Jackson Browne outing with friend David Lindley, this time at RCA Studios.

8:00 p.m. Linda Ronstadt: The Ballads

A master of many styles. Linda Ronstadt’s voice transcends all others and she had an uncanny knack of covering others’ songs and making them hers. No doubt about it. Tonight we close with a selection of her ballads.

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Music From Laurel Canyon

It’s Finally Friday With Songs About Time, Live Allman Brothers Band, and The Traveling Wilburys, October 17, 2025

Good morning, music lovers! We’ve got a great lineup heading into Friday, and we start with songs about time (which is, of course, relative)!

Here’s your Finally Friday lineup:

10:00 a.m. It’s Aboout Time: Various Artists

We kick it off with songs about time from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Dr. John, J.D. Souther, The Chambers Brothers, John Hiatt, Talking Heads, Paul Simon, Nina Simone, Shawn Colvin, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Dusty Springfield, Valerie Carter, Buckwheat Zydeco, Linda Ronstadt, The Byrds, Fairport Convention, and more!

4:00 p.m. The Allman Brothers Band Live at The Fillmore East, New York, NY, March 12 & 13, 1971

We spend some quality time with The Brothers at The Fillmore East this afternoon.

8:00 p.m. The Traveling Wilburys: The Bootleg Collection

This is always a great take as we feature the greatest supergroup on the planet with alternate versions, outtakes, special recording sessions, and some stuff you’ve most likely never heard.

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Saturday It’s the ‘Travelin’ Fever’ EP, a Steely Dan ‘Spotlight,’ and the Psychedelic Beatles, on October 11, 2025

Good morning, weekenders! We kick it off with songs about life on the road, then move into a Steely Dan ‘Spotlight’ feature, and the Beatles in psychedelic mode close it out!

Here’s your Saturday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Travelin’ Fever: Various Artists

Songs about life on the road with Canned Heat, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Steve Miller Band, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Dan Fogelberg, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Eagles, Paul McCartney & Wings, Little Feat, The Band, Willie Nelson, Edwin Starr, Janis Joplin, Guy Clark, The Byrds, Asleep at The Wheel, Mudcrutch, The Traveling Wilburys, Tom Rush, Buffalo Springfield, The Guess Who, and more!

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

The Dan stops by this afternoon to remind us why they are one of the damned best bands on the planet, and helped me get through the 70s and 80s and some pretty bad musical times.

8:00 p.m. The Psychedelic Beatles

Here’s yet another musical genre The Beatles, the best band in all the world, embraced and made their own. We close out the programming in style with the musical era many people consider their best.

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The Psychedelic Beatles!

Friday Brings Volume Two of ‘All About Blue,’ Live John Fogerty, and a John Lennon ‘Spotlight’ Feature, October 10, 2025

Good morning, musicologists! We’ve got a great Friday on tap, including a celebration of John Lennon’s life and music in honor of his birthday (yesterday).

Here’s your Finally Friday musical lineup:

10:00 a.m. All About Blue Too: Various Artists

I confess that blue is my favorite color, and that’s why this two-volume set of playlists exist. This one features The Rolling Stones, Robert Johnson, Jackson Browne, Laura Nyro, Shawn Colvin, Doc Watson, Phoebe Snow, Van Morrison, Marvin Gaye, The Association, John Lee Hooker, Electric Light Orchestra, The Kinks, Guy Clark, Little Feat, Linda Ronstadt, George Harrison, Buddy Guy and more!

4:00 p.m. John Fogerty Live at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., November 8, 2013 NEW!

Brand new live music from the heart and soul of Creedence Clearwater Revival is an afternoon treat!

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of John Lennon

We close out the programming celebrating the life and music of one of the greatest of all time from the greatest band of all time. We also include his work with Plastic Ono Band and his solo work.

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Happy Birthday, John!

On Wednesday, It’s Volume Two of ‘Badass Guitarists,’ the ‘Are You Ready for The Country’ EP, and Live Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers, October 8, 2025

Good morning, music lovers! We’ve got a great lineup today starting out with volume two of our ‘Badass Guitarists’ playlist!

Here’s your midweek musical lineup:

10:00 a.m. Badass Guitarists, Volume Two: Various Artists

You may never hear these folks sing during this playlist, but you’ll know they are there! We feature the artistry of Albert King, George Harrison, Duane Allman, Lowell George, Brian May, Dickie Betts, Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, Andrew Gold, Walter Becker, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Mike Campbell, and more in this playlist!

1:00 p.m. Are You Ready for The Country: Various Artists

We take you through the afternoon with real country music (not bad pop bands with fiddles), and the legends of country-rock: The Eagles, Asleep at The Wheel, Hank Williams, The Byrds, Patsy Cline, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Dolly Parton, Poco, Linda Ronstadt, Alison Krauss & Union Station, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Jerry Jeff Walker, NRPS, Carlene Carter, Rosanne Cash, The Desert Rose Band, Kris Kristofferson Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, The Highwaymen, John Prine, and more!

8:00 p.m. Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers Live at The Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN, September 28, 1990

Billed as “the lost concert,” this one came as a tune-up for their legendary performance at the old Ryman which literally was the impetus for saving the former home of The Grand Ole Opry.

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Hello Weekenders! Saturday Brings Our House EP, a Doors ‘Spotlight’ Feature, and Cream’s Farewell Concert, October 4, 2025

Good morning, weekenders, and welcome to the musical day! We open it all up with our fantastic House EP, followed by The Doors and Cream!

Here’s your musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. The Become Ungovernable House EP: Various Artists

We kick off the music with our House EP! You’ll hear The Beatles, Barry McGuire, The Temptations, Edwin Starr, Peter Tosh, 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, Plastic Ono Band, Samn 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 many more!

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

We’ve got Jim Morrison and the boys in this afternoon for a visit.

8:00 p.m. Cream Live at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK, November 26, 1968

We close out the programming with Cream’s farewell concert at Royal Albert Hall.

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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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