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Western swing, cowboy songs and cowboy poetry, songs of inspiration, and western history.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Joe Bev presents 78 RPM Jazz with a Sense of Humor: "Al Jolson Meets Cab Calloway", Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
"Swanee", "Hi De Ho Man" and "Avalon" will be among the 78 RPM records (and movie soundtracks) heard on the 16th edition of Joe Bev's Jazz-O-Rama H...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Mar 15, 2013
  • Length: 57:07
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Joe Bev reads "The Creature in the Attic", Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
A short fiction by Pedro Pablo Sacristan, read by Joe Bevilacqua. Great for Halloween, Christmas Day (Rod Serling's birthday), the anniversary of...

  • Added: Mar 11, 2013
  • Length: 07:36
Caption: Joe Bev & Lorie Kellogg Read "Godot (Not Home) Revisited", Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
A short fiction by Daws Butler, read by Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg. Great for Samuel Beckett's birthday, the anniversary of "Waiting for Go...

  • Added: Mar 11, 2013
  • Length: 09:34
Caption: Slowhand at 35
Eric Clapton revisits his landmark "Slowhand" album with new songs.

  • Added: Mar 07, 2013
  • Length: 01:01:16
Caption: Joe Bev hosts an hour of Sing-a-long 78s, Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
"The Sidewalks Of New York", "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" and "It Had to Be You" are among the 78 RPM records heard on the 16th edition of...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 57:11
  • Purchases: 3
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It's not surprising to see a re-release or a fancy tour when an artist reaches a milestone with a classic record. For Matthew Sweet, the 20th anniv...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
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In this FREE, EVERGREEN one-hour program, Sound Opinions celebrates one of the most significant years in rock and roll history. 1977’s punk explosi...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Prairie Public, WXPR, WDET Detroit Public Radio, WDET Detroit Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 12, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
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First, Bill O’Reilly examines all aspects of the most notorious crime of the twentieth century in his book, “Killing Kennedy.” Then, journalist Dav...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Oct 02, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
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First, Lois Banner analyzes the persona of Marilyn Monroe in a new biography. Then, Erica Jong discusses what real women really want when it comes ...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Aug 21, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
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First, Andrew Marr gives the fascinating story of Queen Elizabeth II, England’s second longest reigning monarch, on her Diamond Jubilee. Then, Brig...

Bought by WVTF and WCNY


  • Added: Jun 05, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: "Abbott & Costello" (Joe Bevilacqua & Bob Greenberg)
An authentic recreation of a 1930s Borscht Belt variety show, recorded before a live audience in the Catskills, produced by veteran award-winning r...

Bought by KREV-LP


  • Added: Apr 09, 2012
  • Length: :00
  • Purchases: 1
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In this FREE, EVERGREEN one-hour program, Sound Opinions celebrates one of the most significant years in rock and roll. 1967 was the year that the ...

Bought by WRGY, WCQS, WVPE, KRCU Public Radio, KUAF Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 06, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 63

  • Added: Oct 31, 2011
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 9
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Here's a program that features George Harrison's best-loved music, some hidden gems, and thoughtful reflections from Harrison fans that help defin...

Bought by KZYX, KGLT, Prairie Public, North State Public Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2011
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 13
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Volatility on Wall Street, talk of a double dip recession---bad news for the markets. But good news for music? During times like these, we witness...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Aug 15, 2011
  • Length: 57:46
  • Purchases: 1
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Today we'll honor some of the best known soul musicians from around the Lone Star State - as well as some hidden gems. Austin-based music journali...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KGLT


  • Added: Jun 17, 2011
  • Length: 50:22
  • Purchases: 2
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Features a song from the nearly mythical forthcoming album by ZZ Top is leaked to the Space Station crew. Also new tunes by Austin’s Wooden Birds, ...

  • Added: Jun 10, 2011
  • Length: 55:07
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On this edition of Texas Music Matters, we’ll talk with Travis Stimeling, author of “Cosmic Cowboys and New Hicks,” about the music that transform...

  • Added: Jun 03, 2011
  • Length: 57:30
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During this edition of Texas Music Matters, Austin’s Amy Cook takes on Janes Addiction, Suzanna Choffel debuts a new album, and we take on a new un...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and NPR Illinois


  • Added: May 27, 2011
  • Length: 55:51
  • Purchases: 2
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Musicians, music writers, fans and Joni Mitchell herself reflect on Joni Mitchell's most revered album, "Blue," released in 1971.

Bought by WJCT, KUHF, WRGY, KMSU, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 25
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Features the unreleased music of Birmingham/Austin rockers Monarchs, also Adele covers a Sam Cooke classic in Austin's historic Studio 1A, Paul McC...

  • Added: May 20, 2011
  • Length: 53:32
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Features the music of Blues-belter Nakia as well as Steve Earle, Athens' Of Montreal, Austin guitar-legend David Grissom, Texas rockers The Couch, ...

  • Added: May 20, 2011
  • Length: 59:10
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Ten 75-second modules to celebrate Roy Orbison's would-be 75th birthday in 2011 (birthday is 4/23/1936).

Bought by Sun Radio - KDRP Radio


  • Added: Apr 14, 2011
  • Length: 12:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Joshua Foer and Tom Carhart this week on Prime Time Radio

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1