James McCartney- Words and Music- 2011

May 10, 2011|Darren DeVivo

After playing a supporting role in his father Paul's music, James McCartney steps out on his own with his debut EP...

Noah and the Whale- Words and Music- 2011

May 09, 2011|Claudia Marshall

Just as each Noah and the Whale song paints a picture, each of the band's albums is a moment in time. The band's sound...

Jill Sobule and John Doe - Words and Music - 2011

May 05, 2011|Claudia Marshall

Jill Sobule's been writing smart, funny songs since the mid-90s, and John Doe set a new standard for American punk in the...

Bob Geldof- Words and Music- 2011

May 04, 2011|Darren DeVivo

Ten years have passed since Sir Bob Geldof's last release called 'Sex, Age & Death.' Now the poet-rocker returns with a new...

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The Mountain Goats- Words and Music- 2011

May 03, 2011|Russ Borris

John Darnielle, the only constant member of the ever-rotating cast of The Mountain Goats makes his first visit to WFUV to...

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Priscilla Ahn- Words and Music- 2011

May 02, 2011|Alisa Ali

LA-via-PA singer-songwriter Priscilla Ahn is back with her second full-length album of airy, folk-pop called 'When You Grow...

Abigail Washburn- Words and Music- 2011

April 28, 2011|Rita Houston

The sounds of banjo, Appalachia, pop, and Chinese music traditions all come together in the songs of Abigail Washburn and on...

Rodney Crowell - Words and Music- 2011

April 27, 2011|John Platt

Rodney Crowell's strength as a storyteller has long been showcased in his songs. Now he tells his own story in the memoir...

Scala & Kolacny Brothers - Words and Music- 2011

April 27, 2011|Claudia Marshall

The classical establishment might not support the choral and rock hybrid of Scala & Kolacny Brothers, but the ensemble has...

Drive-By Truckers- Words and Music- 2011

April 26, 2011|Darren DeVivo

Drive-By Truckers barely took a break between albums, but they did make a little shift in sound for their latest release 'Go...

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The Civil Wars - Words and Music - 2011

April 25, 2011|Claudia Marshall

Joy Williams and John Paul White call themselves The Civil Wars, and as a musical duo, they received immediate accolades for...

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Eliza Doolittle- Words and Music- 2011

April 20, 2011|Kara Manning

Eliza Doolittle may be a stage name, but the UK songwriter behind it isn't shying away from stardom. Her self-titled debut...

Bob Schnieder- Words and Music- 2011

April 19, 2011|Claudia Marshall

After being featured on the soundtrack of several Hollywood movies, Bob Schneider set out to create what he describes as a...

Bell X1- Words and Music- 2011

April 18, 2011|Claudia Marshall

On their newest record,'Bloodless Coup' Bell X1 intentionally regressed, looking for a more traditional approach of...

Morcheeba- Words and Music- 2011

April 06, 2011|Rita Houston

After 8 years and a succession of singers, Morcheeba linked up with their first, Skye Edwards, to create their new album...

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Robbie Roberston - Words and Music - 2011

April 05, 2011|Darren DeVivo
Listen: Interview with DJ Darren DeVivo

Adele- Words and Music- 2011

April 04, 2011|Rita Houston
Listen: Live performance of songs from '21' and conversation with DJ Rita Houston

Edie Brickell- Words and Music- 2011

March 31, 2011|Rita Houston

Edie Brickell doesn't release new material often, so the fact that's she's already put out two new albums in 2011 is a real...

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