Friday, June 26, 2015

Fine Tuning preview: 6/28/15

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the just-released, self-titled album from Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams (below), the husband and wife duo who specialize in Americana, soul and gospel. In-demand session guitarist Larry Campbell was a member of Bob Dylan's band from 1997 - 2004. Also in the mix will be new songs from Jason Isbell, Melody Gardot, the Word and JD McPherson. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. Sundays on 107one

Friday, June 19, 2015

Fine Tuning preview: 6/21/15

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the new studio album 'Still' from British singer-songwriter-guitarist Richard Thompson, produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.  Since Sunday is the first day of summer, I'll be playing a bunch of summer-themed tunes from the likes of Madeleine Peyroux, Eddie Cochran, XTC and others. Also in the mix will be a 71st birthday to one of my biggest musical heroes of all time, Ray Davies of the Kinks (pictured below).  Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. Sundays on 107one.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Fine Tuning preview: 6/14/15

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring selections from the just-released deluxe edition reissue of "Sticky Fingers," by the Rolling Stones. Extras include a previously unreleased version of "Brown Sugar" with Eric Clapton on slide guitar, and a roof-raising live rendition of "Live With Me," recorded during the band's tour of the U.K. in 1971. Also in the mix will be new songs from FFS (that Franz Ferdinand + Sparks) and Jackie Greene. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4-6pm on ann arbor's 107one.

Friday, June 05, 2015

Fine Tuning preview: 6/7/15

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll explore the new album 'Currency of Man' from the always intriguing singer-songwriter Melody Gardot. Also in the mix will be tunes from Robert Plant (who plays at Meadow Brook next Tuesday) and Wire (who play at Populux - formerly the Magic Stick - next Tuesday), plus a 57th birthday tribute to Prince. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 - 6 p.m. on 107one - Martin