Fine Tuning preview: 11/10/24

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll have a tribute to music titan Quincy Jones, who died on Sunday at the age of 91. Winner of 28 (!) Grammys, Jones was a musical genius who did everything to perfection: he played trumpet, led bands, composed film & tv soundtracks, produced and arranged tunes for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Lesley Gore to Michael Jackson, and started his own label Qwest Records, whose roster included Lena Horne and New Order! Also in the mix will be a 71st birthday tribute to XTC's Andy Partridge, tunes form Madison Cunningham & Andrew Bird's new collaboration "Cunningham Bird," plus songs by Peter Case, who's featured in the new film documentary "Peter Case: A Million Miles Away." I'll be hosting a free screening of the film next Wednesday, Nov. 13th at the Chelsea District Library. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 11/3/24

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring the new Bryan Ferry box set "Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973 - 2023," a deep dive into the Roxy Music frontman's solo career. Also in the mix will be a birthday tribute to the late Phil May, lead vocalist of the Pretty Things, who would've been celebrating his 80th birthday on November 9th. To top off the show I'll play several Rolling Stones tracks showcasing Brian Jones on everything from guitar to marimba to recorder to sitar. This founding member of one of the greatest rock bands of all time is the subject of the documentary film "The Stones and Brian Jones," which will screen at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6th at the Chelsea District Library. I'll be on hand to host and discuss the film, which is a must-see for fans of the Stones! Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 10/27/24

Tomorrow afternoon on a very busy Fine Tuning I'll lead off the show with songs from artists featured in the Oscar-winning music documentary "Summer of Soul," including Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone, and the Staple Singers. I'll be hosting a free screening of "Summer of Soul" at the Chelsea District Library on Wed., Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m., with details at chelseadistrictlibrary.org. After that I'll feature songs from the MC5, who were finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this month, and as part of the mix I'll include tracks from the band's new "Heavy Lifting" album, the first MC5 studio recording in over five decades! Also on the show will be an 85th birthday tribute to Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane; songs from The The, who put on a spectacular show at Detroit's Masonic Cathedral Theatre a few days ago; and a tribute to bassist Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who died on Friday at the age of 84. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 10/20/24

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring "Oh Brother," the 9th studio album from the Los Angeles-based band Dawes. Brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith are now the only two members of Dawes, as keyboardist Lee Pardini and bassist Wylie Gelber have amicably left the group. Also in the mix will be a big birthday tribute to Tom Petty, who would've been turning 74 on October 20th. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 10/13/24

Led as always by vocalist and songwriter Matt Johnson, English post-punk band The The has finally released "Ensoulment," its first album in almost 25 years! Matt has never shied away from serious topics in his songs, and "Ensoulment" is no exception, as it explores the grave effects of technology, life, death, and transcendence. The The performs at Detroit's Masonic Cathedral Theatre on Wed., Oct. 23rd, and this Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll have "Ensoulment" in the album spotlight plus songs from The The'sw10/13/24 equally fabulous 1983 debut "Soul Mining." Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 10/6/24

Guitarist JD McPherson has been the opening act and bandleader for three successive Robert Plant & Alison Krauss tours, and he's just released the new studio recording "Nite Owls," which I'll have in the album spotlight on Fine Tuning this Sunday. You can see JD McPherson in support of his terrific new album next Wednesday, October 9th when he plays at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Also in the mix on Fine Tuning will be a tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who passed away on September 28th at the age of 88, plus new music by Kim Deal, the MC5, Dawes and Bryan Ferry. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 9/29/24

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll be featuring Amy Helm's beautiful new album "Silver City," just released on Sun Records. Amy is the daughter of The Band's legendary drummer and vocalist Levon Helm, and her new album is filled with soulful and reflective songs that sound just about perfect for the start of fall. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.