Fine Tuning Preview: 6/26/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring songs from the new, self-titled album by the truly gifted singer-songwriters Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs (below). Also in the mix will be a tribute to trumpeter Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns, who died on Tuesday at the age of 74. Jackson is heard on dozens and dozens of classic songs, everything from U2's 'Angel of Harlem' to Elvis Presley's 'Suspicious Minds' to Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' to Otis Redding's 'Dock of the Baby.' Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 - 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning Preview: 6/19/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the superb new album "Eyes On the Lines" from guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Steve Gunn (pictured). Steve, a former member of Kurt Vile's group the Violators, will be performing on June 24th at Detroit's Marble Bar. Look for my interview with Steve in next Thursday's Detroit Free Press. Also in the mix will be a tribute to legendary producer/songwriter Chips Moman, who died this week at the age of 79. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 p.m. Sundays on 107one --- Martin B.

Fine Tuning preview: 6/12/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be spotlighting the just-released, self-titled album from Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle --- an impressive mix of new tunes and nicely curated cover tunes. Also in the mix will be songs from Pere Ubu and Steve Gunn, who both have upcoming shows at Detroit's Marble Bar. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 pm Sundays on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 6/5/16

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featured songs from the brilliant new 'Stranger To Stranger' album by the legendary Paul Simon. Also in the mix will be new music from Beck, Shawn Colvin & Earle, and the Accidentals. Fine Tuning: 4 - 6 pm Sundays on 107one.