The Decemberists on World Cafe
When The Decemberists came by the World Cafe to play a live set of their new music, band leader Colin Meloy joked about having multiple songs about “agriculture and death.” On the next World Cafe, Meloy talks about how he actually decides what to write about, why the band’s latest album is in some ways a reaction to their last one, and he reveals what song on the new record came to him in a dream.
Billy Allen + The Pollies Mini Concert on World Cafe
Billy Allen and Jay Burgess were session musicians at the legendary FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Both had their own musical projects, Billy was a solo artist, and Burgess founded the band “The Pollies.” A collaboration at FAME over a Little Richard song led to the formation of Billy Allen + The Pollies. The retro-rock and blues band’s debut album, Black Noise, is due out later this year. Join us for a mini concert with Billie Allen + The Pollies, on the next World Cafe.
John Morrison Discusses Prince’s Purple Rain on World Cafe
Prince’s iconic song “Purple Rain” was originally intended to be a country ballad…sung by Stevie Nicks! On the next World Cafe, correspondent John Morrison joins us to talk about Prince’s most popular album, as well as the movie Purple Rain, which turns 40 this year. He also discusses how the success of Purple Rain elevated Prince’s career to new heights.
Profile: Virginia Musical Museum & Music Hall of Fame
Nestled in the back of Peggy and Buddy Parker’s piano store in Williamsburg, the Virginia Musical Museum & Music Hall of Fame traces the lineage of recorded music through collected artifacts. From nickelodeons and organs, to the first voice recording by Thomas Edison, the couple has collected rarities for more than 50 years, and displayed them for the public since 2013.
A section of the museum is dedicated to the impact Virginia musicians, highlighting the impact they have had on all genres of music. Hear from museum owners Peggy and Buddy Parker in our interview below, and learn more about the museum at virginiamusicalmuseum.com.
Bluegrass Sunday Morning Playlist 7/21/24
Every Sunday from 7 – 11 a.m., Rusty handpicks four hours of bluegrass music for Bluegrass Sunday Morning.
New Rock Now Playlist 7/21/24
Join Desiré and Amber every Sunday night from 8-10 p.m. as they share two hours of brand new tunes.
