Greg VandyBio: Host of “The Roadhouse” (Wed, 6-9 pm): In 1993, while residing in New Orleans, Greg became involved with the community radio station WWOZ-FM, and soon turned his musical attention to the American traditions of the South and specifically of New Orleans: jazz, soul, and gospel music laid a foundation for Greg’s future taste in producing The Roadhouse. The tradition of brass bands, parades and the beat of the second-line made an impression. The Roadhouse mixes the old with the new, the originals next to the revivalists, and the known along-side the not so well-known. The tradition continues, and The Roadhouse takes pride in turning-it-out fresh! |
 Regular listeners know how I feel about Pickathon. Last week in The Roadhouse I played all Pickathon music. Listen to that show here. What is this Pickathon? It’s an indie-roots music festival 20 minutes east of Portland, in Happy Valley, Oregon on Pendarvis Farm, the same 80-acre farm where the Decemberists recorded their latest. It takes place this weekend Aug 5-7th.
 Dyn-O-Mite! For years now, I’ve been broadcasting an Independence Day special show called Soul Freedom. It aired on Wednesday during The Roadhouse, but with the miracle of audio technology and the inter-webs, you can hear this 3-hour show right now, or anytime over this Holiday weekend. It’s the perfect soundtrack for you’re 4th of July party plans. Just light the grill, slip into some hot pants, bust out the Slip & Slide, hit “play”, and you’re there!
The time is right for Alela Diane. But more importantly, for us fans of Alela Diane. A new record is in the can, and this Sunday, December 12, she will appear as part of the KEXP sponsored First Annual Seattle Folk Festival at Town Hall.
What’s better on Easter Sunday than a little bit of tradition, New Orleans style? I know. Not much. So while you hide and seek the Easter eggs, bake a ham, and stay dry, listen to an archived Roadhouse show featuring the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and other traditional New Orleans music.
Yeah you right! It’s Carnival time once again and of course we’ll deliver with 3 hours of New Orleans brass, funk, old-time R&B, and carnival classics. It’s Mardi Gras Day next Tuesday Feb 16th and we’ll celebrate over the radio and through your media players, like we always do, in The Roadhouse with Greg VandyRead more… |