Fine Tuning preview: 5/1/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring songs from the new Tanita Tikaram album "Closer to the People." Tikaram (seen below) is the German-born singer-songwriter best known for her 1988 hit single "Twist In My Sobriety." Also in the mix on FT will be songs from John Mellencamp (recent recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award), Prince, Merle Haggard, John Doe, Alejandro Escovedo and Chris Smither. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. Sundays on ann arbor's 107one

Fine Tuning preview: 4/24/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be devoting the first hour of my program to the music of Prince, yet another iconic artist we've lost in 2016. In the second hour of the show I'll feature the new album "Dreamland" by Wild Belle, who kick off Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch concert series on June 2. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. Sundays on 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 4/17/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the magnificent new album "A Sailor's Guide to Earth," by Sturgill Simpson (below). Also in the mix will be the latest from Wild Belle, Bob Dylan, and John Doe. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. Sundays on 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 4/10/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the new album 'Love Letter For Fire' by Sam Beam (of Iron and Wine) and Jesca Hoop (pictured below). The duo begin their tour in support of the album on May 17th at the Ark. Also in the mix will be brand new songs from Paul Simon, Sturgill Simpson & Bob Dylan, plus a Merle Haggard tribute. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. on 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 4/3/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring songs from the terrific new album 'Stiff' by the Austin, Texas indie-rock band White Denim, plus I'll have new music from Case/Lang/Veirs, Lake Street Dive and The Record Company. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. on 107one.