Alejandro Escovedo photo by Todd Wolfson

Alejandro Escovedo - Words and Music - 2012

June 14, 2012|Darren DeVivo

Roots rock icon Alejandro Escovedo has long inspired us with his ability to blend genres into an Americana that everyone can...

Neko Case

Kelly Hogan - Words and Music - 2012

June 13, 2012|Claudia Marshall

Alt-country journeywoman Kelly Hogan has worked with many fantastic artists over the last 20 years, including her longtime...

Willie Nelson (photo by David McClister/PR)

Willie Nelson - Words and Music - 2012

June 11, 2012|Rita Houston

Country legend Willie Nelson has been in terrific form lately, touring in support of his new album, Heroes. One stop was The...

The Wandering - Words and Music - 2012

June 07, 2012|Claudia Marshall

Luther Dickinson put The Wandering together like a bouquet of the richest blossoms in the North Mississippi scene. There's...

Tim Teeling

ALO - Words and Music - 2012

June 06, 2012|Alisa Ali

Whether you call them Animal Liberation Orchestra or just ALO, this quartet is way beyond names. Having played together for...

Matt Hudson

Shawn Colvin - Live Concert - 2012

June 05, 2012|Rita Houston

Shawn Colvin celebrates the release of her new album, All Fall Down, and her new memoir, Diamond In The Rough, in an FUV...

Claire Lorenzo

Emily Wells - Words and Music - 2012

June 04, 2012|Alisa Ali

Though frequently described as a cross between classical and hip hop, the music of sonic-folk wild child Emily Wells, is...

Claire Lorenzo

Yuna - Words and Music - 2012

May 30, 2012|Alisa Ali

Malaysian singer-songwriter, Yuna, has an air of positivity about her. You can hear it in her music as well as as in...

FUV Live with Cory Chisel and Bhi Bhiman at City Winery (photos by Laura Fedele/WFUV)

Cory Chisel and Bhi Bhiman: City Winery 2012

May 30, 2012|Rita Houston

It's an hour of songwriters-to-watch (and hear) as Cory Chisel and special guest Bhi Bhiman perform an FUV Live show at City...

Judy Collins: 2012

May 30, 2012|Dennis Elsas

As one of the most important figures to arise from the '60s folk revival, Judy Collins has shared the stage with all of the...

M. Ward - Words and Music - 2012

May 28, 2012|Alisa Ali
Listen: Studio session with Alisa Ali
Alabama Shakes at Bowery Ballroom (photo by Joe Grimaldi/WFUV)

Alabama Shakes: Bowery Ballroom 2012

May 25, 2012|Alisa Ali

The band Alabama Shakes hails from a small town and grew up soaked in the sounds of Muscle Shoals. Anchored by mesmerizing...

Rufus Wainwright, photo by Barry J. Holmes

Rufus Wainwright - Words and Music - 2012

May 23, 2012|Rita Houston
Watch/Listen: Rufus performance and interview with DJ Rita Houston
Shayne Laverdiere

Adam Cohen - Words and Music - 2012

May 22, 2012|John Platt

You'd think that growing up as the son of Leonard Cohen would be artistically daunting, but if it has been for singer...

Amy-Beth McNeely

Edie Brickell: 2012

May 21, 2012|Rita Houston

It may have been awhile since this Texan singer-songwriter was "Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars," but Edie Brickell hasn't...

Claire Lorenzo

Brendan Benson - Words and Music - 2012

May 21, 2012|Rita Houston

Brendan Benson always has music on the brain and a killer lyric at the ready, and he's continuing to enjoy an interesting...

Claire Lorenzo

Loudon Wainwright III - Words and Music - 2012

May 16, 2012|Claudia Marshall

Loudon Wainwright III had just settled into WFUV's Studio A when a heavy light came crashing down, inches from his head...

Claire Lorenzo

Jesca Hoop - Words and Music - 2012

May 15, 2012|Kara Manning

Despite sad circumstances, Jesca Hoop found an uplifting and inspiring way to work through grief: writing songs full of...

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