Thursday, September 29, 2022

Fine Tuning preview: 10/2/22

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the music of British singer-songwriter Beth Orton. After playing a bunch of songs from earlier in her career I'll focus on Beth's brand new release "Weather Alive," which critics from the New York Times and Pitchfork are calling the finest album she's ever done! I'll also be paying tribute to drummer and composer Anton Fier, who died on September 21st at the age of 66. Anton played on early albums by the Lounge Lizards and the Feelies, and also co-founded the Golden Palominos.  Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Fine Tuning preview: 9/25/22

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring "Revealer," the second album from California-based singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham. Also in the mix will be my review of the sensational Roxy Music/St. Vincent concert I caught in Chicago on Monday, one of just thirteen shows Roxy Music is doing as part of their 50th anniversary tour. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Fine Tuning preview: 9/18/22

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll devote 99.9% of the show to Roxy Music, in celebration of the iconic band's 50th anniversary tour! Still featuring founding members Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson, Roxy Music play their only 50th anniversary date in the Midwest this coming Monday, Sept. 19th at the United Center in Chicago....and yes, I will most definitely be there! Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Thursday, September 08, 2022

Fine Tuning preview: 9/11/22

This Sunday in the album spotlight on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring "Claptrap," the first album of new songs in seven years from the Grammy and Tony winning singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik. Also in the mix will be birthday tributes to Hank Williams and John Martyn, plus brand new music from Beth Orton. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Thursday, September 01, 2022

Fine Tuning preview: 9/4/22

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the new Valerie June EP "Under Cover," on which she covers songs originally done by Nick Drake, Gillian Welch, Nick Cave and Bob Dylan. Also in the mix will be birthday tributes to Jimmy Reed and Chrissie Hynde, plus new music from Robyn Hitchcock. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.