World Cafe Archive

03/20/2000: Lou Barlow
03/24/2000: Aimee Mann & Michael Penn
03/31/2000: Paula Cole
04/21/2000: The Jayhawks
04/25/2000: Jill Sobule
04/26/2000: BR5-49
04/27/2000: Pat Metheny
05/05/2000: Marah
05/24/2000: Sarah Harmer
05/26/2000: Melissa Etheridge
06/01/2000: Ween
06/08/2000: Pat McGee
06/09/2000: North Mississippi All-Stars
06/12/2000: Tarbox Ramblers
06/16/2000: Willie Porter
06/23/2000: Phish
06/27/2000: November Project
06/28/2000: Slo-mo
06/30/2000: k.d. lang
07/07/2000: Steve Earle
07/12/2000: Tim Finn
07/20/2000: Entrain at the Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA
08/08/2000: John Wesley Harding
08/24/2000: Koko Taylor
09/21/2000: Patty Larkin
09/28/2000: Nickel Creek
09/29/2000: John Hiatt
10/06/2000: Emmylou Harris
10/17/2000: Erin McKeown
10/20/2000: Cracker (David Lowery, Johnathan Segel and Johnny Hickman)
10/26/2000: Ryan Adams
11/03/2000: Ben Harper
11/10/2000: Joan Osborne
11/15/2000: Matthew Ryan stops by the World Cafe for a performance and interview featuring music from his latest album EAST AUTUMN GRIN.
11/16/2000: Former Blaster, Dave Alvin, drops by the studios to perform music from his latest album PUBLIC DOMAIN.
11/17/2000: Joe Jackson visits Philadelphia's INDRE recording studios.
11/21/2000: Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks drop by for a performance and interview featuring music from BEATIN' THE HEAT.
11/22/2000: Chicago singer/songwriter Alice Peacock visits the World Cafe.
11/23/2000: Peter Bruntnell visits the Cafe for a performance and interview featuring music from his latest album NORMAL FOR BRIDGWATER.
11/24/2000: Martin Sexton performs music from his latest effort WONDER BAR.
11/28/2000: Richard Thompson visits the World Cafe.
11/29/2000: Singer/songwriter Mark Selby drops by the Cafe for a performance and interview featuring music from his debut MORE STORMS COMIN'.
11/30/2000: The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring the retro swing sounds of BEDLAM BALLROOM to the Cafe.
12/01/2000: Keb Mo visits Indre Studios to perform music from his latest effort THE DOOR.
12/05/2000: Australia's Kasey Chambers visits the studios to play music from her debut THE CAPTAIN.
12/06/2000: Mercury Music Prize winner Badly Drawn Boy drop by the studios to perform songs from THE HOUR OF BEWILDERBEAST.
12/07/2000: Kate Rusby drops by the Cafe studios to perform music from her latest album SLEEPLESS.
12/08/2000: Indigenous visit Philadelphia's Indre recording studios.
12/11/2000: The World Cafe begins its week-long concert series celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Rounder Records with performances from Ellis Paul and Bill Morrissey.
12/12/2000: The Rounder concert series continues with a performance form Cheryl Wheeler.
12/13/2000: The Tony Trischka band help David Dye celebrate 30 years of Rounder Records.
12/14/2000: Rounder recording artist, Joe Ely, helps the celebration with a live performance. (featuring Slaid Cleaves)
12/15/2000: Jimmie Dale Gilmore wraps up the Rounder Records Anniversary concert series.
12/18/2000: A special visit with Paul Simon recorded at Boston's Orpheum Theatre.
12/19/2000: The World Cafe's Year in Review begins with a special look back at visits from Shelby Lynne and Los Lobos.
12/20/2000: David Dye revisits Appalachian Journey and Pat Metheny.
12/22/2000: A look back at Cafe visits from David Gray and Phish.
01/02/2001: Geoff Muldaur visits the World Cafe studios for an interview and performance featuring music from his new album PASSWORD.
01/03/2001: Singer/Songwriter, Poe, visits the Cafe studios to discuss her latest project, HAUNTED.
01/04/2001: The World Cafe salutes the music of the state of Mississippi featuring a visit from RL Burnside.
01/05/2001: Village Voice music critic, Robert Christgau drops by the Cafe studios.
01/09/2001: The World Cafe pays tribute to the life of Kirsty MacColl.
01/10/2001: Bluegrass banjo legend, Tony Trischka and his band drop by the studios.
01/11/2001: Ray's Vast Basement visits the World Cafe and performs music from their album ON THE BANKS OF THE TIME.
01/12/2001: T-Bone Burnett visits the studio to discuss his involvement with the soundtrack to O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU.
01/15/2001: The Cafe celebrates the life of Martin Luther King Jr..
01/16/2001: Ann Rabson visits the World Cafe studios for a performance and interview featuring music from her latest offering STRUTTIN' MY STUFF.
01/17/2001: Eric Bazilian joins David in the studio to play selections from his new album THE OPTIMIST.
01/18/2001: The Cafe explores A Cappella music with a special visit from the Persuasions.
01/19/2001: Bob Weir stops by the studios for a performance and discussion of the latest Ratdog project EVENING MOODS.
01/23/2001: To Be Announced
01/24/2001: Amy Rigby and Nelly Furtado visit David Dye in the World Cafe studios.
01/25/2001: Plena Libre visit the studios perform music from their new album MAS LIBRE.
01/26/2001: The Wallflowers stop by the Cafe to discuss their latest album BREACH.
02/06/2001: Singer/songwriter Laura Cantrell stops by the studios to perform music from her album, Not The Tremblin' Kind.
02/07/2001: Special Guest: Vieux Diop Vieux Diop visits the Cafe and plays music from his lastest effort Africa Wassa.
02/08/2001: Special Guest: Michael McDermott Michael McDermott drops by the Cafe studios for a performance and interview, featuring music from his latest album, Last Chance Lounge.
02/09/2001: Special Guests: Yo-Yo Ma Corey Harris Yo-Yo Ma talks to David Dye about his soundtrack work on CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. Also...The World Cafe continues its celebration of Black History Month by rebroadcasting a 1997 interview with the versatile artist Corey Harris.
02/13/2001: Special Guests: Iain Matthews Elliot Murphy Iain Matthews and Elliot Murphy visit with David Dye to discuss their new collaboration LA TERRE COMMUNE.
02/14/2001: Also Featured: The World Cafe celebrates Valentine's Day The World Cafe celebrates Valentine's Day
02/15/2001: Special Guest: moe. moe. visit the World Cafe studios to perform music from their new album DITHER.
02/16/2001: Special Guest: Semisonic Semisonicdrop by Sirius Studios for a performance and interview featuring music from their new album ALL ABOUT CHEMISTRY.
02/17/2001: Special Guest: Amy Correia Singer Songwriter Amy Correia is back on the Cafe with her cellist to play songs from her debut CARNIVAL LOVE live.
02/19/2001: Special Guest: Amy Correia Singer Songwriter Amy Correia is back on the Cafe with her cellist to play songs from her debut CARNIVAL LOVE.
02/20/2001: Special Guests: Glen Phillips John Mayer Also Featured: John Gorka Glen Phillips and John Mayer visit to the World Cafe studios to discuss their role in the compilation project AWARE 8. Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket reinvents himself as a Singer Songwriter and John Mayer from Atlanta GA gets his debut CD ready.
02/21/2001: Also Featured: Tom Moon , Pete Yorn The cafe has the Grammy lowdown with critic Tom Moon telling us what should and shouldn't win.
02/22/2001: Special Guest: Bob Dorough Also Featured: Olu Dara Bob Dorough visits with David Dye on the World Cafe. Seventy-something ponytailed be-bopper Bob Dorough sits and sings at the Cafe piano. Some of you will instantly realize that he's "that voice" from School House Rock.
02/23/2001: Special Guest: Shawn Mullins Also Featured: Howie Day Shawn Mullins is a formidable story teller and after more than a decade in the business, his song "Lullaby" made him an overnight sensation. He'll play his new music for us live and we'll listen to 20 year old Howie Day and his astoundingly mature debut "Australia" in the album spotlight.
02/27/2001: Also Featured: It's Bluegrass Day on the World Cafe! With the success of Dolly Parton's Little Sparrow and the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack we searched our archives to put together a show of some of our best Bluegrass performances. We've got Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers, Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Allison Krauss with Jerry Douglas all recorded live on the World Cafe.
02/28/2001: Special Guest: Tim Easton Also Featured: Mereno Veloso Tim Easton is a very fine Singer Songwriter who has been developing a following from his home in Columbus, Ohio. His new album THE TRUTH ABOUT US was recorded with the members of Wilco backing him up. In fact, guitarist Jay Bennett is part of the band playing live today.
03/01/2001: Special Guest: Jeb Loy Nichols Also Featured: Jeff Beck Jeb Loy Nichols loves country music, soul and Jamaican dub and his new album Just What Time It Is combines all that. Jeb plays live and we'll play you a couple of songs from a new Jeff Beck album too.
03/02/2001: Special Guest: Duncan Sheik The World Cafe takes a field trip to Sirius Satellite radio to catch up with Duncan Sheik.
03/06/2001: Special Guest: Mojave 3 Mojave 3 visit the studios for a performance and interview featuring music from their latest release EXCUSES FOR TRAVELLERS.
03/07/2001: Special Guest: 16 Horsepower 16 Horsepower stop by the Cafe to play songs from their new album SECRET SOUTH.
03/08/2001: Also Featured: The World Cafe celebrates International Women's Day! The World Cafe celebrates International Women's Day with a visit from Ani DiFranco.
03/13/2001: Special Guest: Eddi Reader Also Featured: Eric Taylor Scottish born Singer Songwriter Eddi Reader sings tunes from her new album Simple Soul with her writing partner Boo Hewerdine.
03/14/2001: Special Guest: Fisher Fisher is the first act who can trulu say they were discovered via the internet. Over 2 million downloads later there first album is out and they visit us on the cafe.
03/15/2001: Special Guest: Lil' Brian & The Zydeco Travellers Also Featured: Preview of SXSW music conference We're going to preview this year's SXSW music conference in Austin and we'll get a live performance of the Z-Funk, the Zydeco Funk of Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travellers.
03/16/2001: Special Guest: Old 97's Also Featured: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee's Who's nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year? We'll get the word from Cleveland and Old 97's play an amazing set of old and new tunes featuring their new album Satelitte Rides.
03/20/2001: Special Guest: Paul Pena Paul Pena visits the World Cafe
03/21/2001: Special Guest: Drums & Tuba Drums & Tuba visit the cafe.
03/22/2001: Special Guest: The Holmes Brothers Also Featured: Old 97's , Sonny Landreth The Holmes Brothers will bring their blend of Blues, Gospel, and R&B to the World Cafe studio. They'll perform music from their new album "Speaking In Tongues". They'll also talk about working with singer Joan Osborne as a producer. In the Album Spotlight is the latest from The Old 97's, Satellite Rides. David will also feature a new song by Sonny Landreth with a guest appearance from Bonnie Raitt. This and much more on the next World Cafe.
03/23/2001: Special Guest: Raquel Bitton Also Featured: Film critic Carrie Ricky , Nikki Costa Moroccan-born chanteuse, Rauel Bitton will sing the torch songs of Edith Piaf as she prepares for a return to Carnegie Hall at the end of the month. Film critic Carrie Ricky and host David Dye will rate this years' Oscar nominated in anticipation of the 73rd Academy Awards coming up this Sunday. In the Album Spotlight is the funky flavor of Nikka Costa's latest release Everybody Got their Somebody. A lot of great music on the next World Cafe.
03/27/2001: Special Guests: Mino Cinelu Amy Correia David Dye brings back brilliant Amy Corriea and Mino Cinelu performances from the archives. Singer/songwriter Amy Correia and her cellist play music from the album "Carnival Love" including a unique version of "Fallen Out of Love". In the second hour, extraordinary percussionist, Mino Cinelu and his band visit the Cafe's studio. Mino is best known for his work with artists as divergent as Miles Davis and Bruce Springsteen.
03/28/2001: Special Guests: Semisonic Plena Libre Archive performances from the Minneapolis super group Semisonic and Plena Libre. Host David Dye talks with Semisonic about their third album, All About the Chemistry. Plena Libre is a band that breathes new life into a traditional Puerto Rican music style known as the Plena. You'll get a taste of the distinctive Plena rhythm in the second hour.
03/29/2001: Special Guests: Trilok Gurtu Joe Jackson Amazing performances by master tabla player Trilok Gurtu and Joe Jackson from the archives of The World Cafe. Trilok Gurtu and his ensemble, which includes the vibrant vocals of Selif Keita, play music from his latest album "African Fantasy" live at Indre Studios. Trilok gives host David Dye a guided tour through his vast collection of percussion instruments. Joe Jackson makes his first World Cafe appearance in the second hour. The session has music that spans the eighteen-year divide between his classic album Night & Day and his latest album Night & Day II.
04/03/2001: Special Guest: Pete Yorn Also Featured: Los Super Seven Newcomer Pete Yorn has written music for film and television including scoring the movie "Me, Myself, & Irene" which offered the first glimpse of his hit "Strange Condition". This multi-instrumentalist will play music from his debut album musicforthemorningafter. He'll also share with host David Dye his experience with his fairy tale of overnight success. In the second hour, The Album Spotlight has Cantos , featuring music in Mexican, Cuban and Brazilian traditions. This is the second CD from Los Super Seven which includes members from Los Lobos and The Mavericks.
04/04/2001: Special Guest: Sonny Landreth Sonny Landreth joins David Dye in The World Cafe studios to play music from his third solo release Leveetown. On this album Landreths' distinctive slide guitar and insightful lyrics infuse the songs with his native Louisiana. Frequently lauded as "a musicians' musician," Landreth has collaborated with a long list of players including John Hiatt and Beausoleil. In the second hour, The Album Spotlight will be Richard Thompson's anthology of work from his days with Capitol Records. The CD is aptly titled Action Packed.
04/05/2001: Special Guests: Lloyd Cole Jill Solbule Folk-rocker Lloyd Cole comes to The World Cafe in support of his new album The Negatives. Since his early work in Great Britain as front man of The Commotions, Lloyd has been noted his wry lyrics and finely crafted songs. Now based out of New York this release introduces his new band also named The Negatives, which includes guitarist and singer Jill Solbule.
04/06/2001: Special Guest: Dave Matthews Also Featured: Slam poet, Alix Olsen A very special World Cafe as Dave Matthews joins host David Dye live at Indre Studio for music and conversation. Dave plays solo acoustic versions of songs from his fourth studio album, Everyday. Dave talks about the success of the first release by his record label, David Gray's White Ladder. We also get a glimpse of the experience of phenomenal stardom on his humble Virginia lifestyle. In the second hour, a celebration of National Poetry Month. Slam-poet Alix Olson meets with David and performs some of her work
04/10/2001: Special Guest: Sharon Shannon The amazing Irish accordionist, Sharon Shannon, joins David Dye on the world cafe. She'll play music from her latest release, Diamond Mountain Songs. Her distinctive brand of rock-influenced accordion earned her a spot touring with the band The Waterboys before she embarked on a solo career.
04/11/2001: Special Guest: The Waterboys The Waterboys are Michaela Majoun's guests in the World Cafe studios. Reunited after a close to ten-year sabbatical, they'll play music that spans their career. Front man and principle songwriter, Mike Scott, takes a break from touring to speak with Michaela about his ongoing spiritual journey and role as producer of their latest album, "A Rock in The Weary Land".
04/12/2001: Special Guest: Bill Frisell Guitarist Bill Frisell meets with David Dye on The World Cafe. Although primarily thought of as a jazz musician his music encompasses characteristics of rock, country, and bluegrass, among various other styles. Frisell talks about his new album, "Blues Dream" and his long career as a guitarist
04/13/2001: Special Guests: Dolly Parton Sekou Sundiata A very special show, Dolly Parton comes to The World Cafe for the first time. Dolly and her extraordinary band are going to perform material from her new bluegrass album, Little Sparrow. In the second hour, Sekou Sundiata is interviewed by host David Dye as a continuation of the celebration of National Poetry Month. Sekou is a New York performance artist known for fusing funk, afro-Caribbean and jazz. He was Ani Difranco's writing professor and now records on her label, Righteous Babe Records. His latest CD is Longstoryshort.
04/17/2001: Special Guest: Otis Taylor Banjo player & Blues man Otis Taylor pays a visit to The World Cafe studios. Otis is a storyteller on a mission to pass blues folklore onto younger generations. He'll play music from his new album, White African.
04/18/2001: Special Guest: Julieta Venegas Rock En Espanol star and accordionist, Julieta Venegas is host David Dye's guest on this edition of The World Cafe. Julieta will discuss her influences and play music from her second album, bueninvento and the new collection of alternative Latin music, Escena Alterlatina.
04/19/2001: Special Guest: Olu Dara The World Cafe's host, David Dye, meets with Olu Dara for a live performance at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Olu has been one of the leading jazz trumpeters since the mid 1970's. He's collaborated with many jazz luminaries including singer Cassandra Wilson. His recent solo work features his original compositions and is richly influenced by country blues. On Olu's latest release, Neighborhoods, he adds the guitar to his repertoire of instruments.
04/20/2001: Special Guests: Shawn Colvin Henry Rollins We have two guests on this edition of The World Cafe. In the first hour Shawn Colvin and her band perform in front of an intimate audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Shawn talks with The World Cafe's Michaela Majoun about being a new parent and shares stories from her early days as a struggling musician in New York City. Shawn performs songs from her latest release, A Whole New You. In the second hour, punk rocker & actor Henry Rollins joins David Dye to talk about his literary leanings. This, as part of the World Cafe's continuing celebration of National Poetry month
04/24/2001: Special Guest: The Paperboys The Canadian band, The Paperboys, bring their Celtic tinged folk-rock to The World Cafe. They talk with host David Dye & perform music from their current release, Postcards. This album marks the first time that Mexican-born front man Tom Landa has written & recorded songs in Spanish.
04/25/2001: Special Guest: Eliza Carthy On this edition of The World Cafe, David Dye meets with Eliza Carthy. She performs songs from her CD Angels and Cigarettes including a fresh version of her popular "Train Song". Eliza builds upon the musical traditions of her parents, British folkies Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson and talks about growing up in the music business.
04/26/2001: Special Guest: Amy Ray and the Butchies Also Featured: New Orleans Jazz Fest Preview Amy Ray, one-half of the Indigo Girls, comes to The World Cafe in support of Stag, her new solo CD. This release showcases her rock and punk roots and is infused with her characteristic vocal passion. Backing her up is the group who helped her out on the new album, the all woman band The Butchies. Paul Cebar joins David to preveiw The New Orleans Jazz Fest.
04/27/2001: Special Guest: Los Super Seven The Latino super-group Los Super Seven comes to The World Cafe. The band members include Cesar Rosa & David Hildago from Los Lobos and Joe Ely and a number of other musicians that are super stars in America. This group has re-assembled to record their great second CD, "Canto". Patti Smith and David talk about poetry as National Poetry Month draws to a close.
05/01/2001: Special Guest: Bill Morrissey Singer-songwriter Bill Morrissey brings his distinctively rich voice to The World Cafe. He talks with host David Dye about his new release, "Something I Saw or thought I Saw". The stories of small-town America that Bill sings are alternately wry and tragic but always deeply perceptive.
05/02/2001: Special Guest: Howie Day Boston based Howie Day comes to The World Cafe for the first time. He recently took home the award for the best debut album by a singer-songwriter at The Boston Music Awards. He'll talk to host David Dye about his growing college following and play songs from his CD, "Australia".
05/03/2001: Special Guest: Shemekia Copeland Also Featured: The Blind Boys of Alabama in the CD spotlight Shemekia Copeland started performing publicly as a teenager opening FOR her father, blues icon, Johnny Copeland. Her powerful voice and provocative stage performance has won her accolades from audiences and critics alike. She brings her full band to The World Cafe studios for A performance of songs including tracks form her most recent CD, "Wicked".
05/04/2001: Special Guest: Stephen Malkmus Also Featured: "CRITIC Indie-rocker Stephen Malkmus joins interviewer Michaela Majoun on this edition of The World Cafe. The former front man for Pavement plays music from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut solo effort. Today popular music critic from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tom Moon, is David's guest on the debut of our weekly series, Critics Corner. In this series David talks to music aficionados and find out what music they're listening to.
05/05/2001: Special Guest: Dolly Parton Dolly Parton and her extraordinary band are going to perform material from her new bluegrass album, "Little Sparrow". There is also a great live version of Dolly doing Collective Soul's "Shine".
05/07/2001: Special Guest: Dolly Parton A very special show, Dolly Parton comes to The World Cafe for the first time. Dolly and her extraordinary band are going to perform material from her new bluegrass album, "Little Sparrow".
05/08/2001: Special Guest: Sheila Chandra Artist Sheila Chandra joins host David Dye on The World Cafe for the first time. Her haunting wordless vocals are woven through a wide range of influences including Indian drones, British Folk and traditional Celtic laments. She'll perform music from her latest CD "This Sentence is True" which was released by Peter Gabriel's world music record label.
05/09/2001: Special Guest: The Cash Brothers Also Featured: Stevie Nicks in the Album Spotlight David Dye meets with The Cash Brothers on this edition of The World Cafe. Canadian bothers Peter and Andrew began to explore a collaborative musical project after a decade of performing separately. They'll play music from their second CD, How Was Tomorrow, which combines thoughtful pop and alternative country.
05/10/2001: Special Guest: Shea Seger Also Featured: Caetano Veloso in the Album Spotlight Singer-songwriter Shea Seger comes to The World Cafe for the first time. This Texas born transplant to London's West End plays songs from her debut release The May Street Project. Among other topics she shed's light on her early influences in her conversation with host David Dye.
05/11/2001: Special Guest: David Gray Also Featured: Critic's Corner with Marco Werman , A Tribute to Bob Marley David Gray on today'a World Cafe. Marco Werman takes part in our weekly feature Critic's Corner.
05/12/2001: Special Guest: Shawn Colvin In this edition of The World Cafe Shawn Colvin Shawn Colvin and her band perform in front of an intimate audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Shawn talks with The World Cafe's Michaela Majoun about being a new parent and shares stories from her early days as a struggling musician in New York City. Shawn performs songs from her latest release, "A Whole New You".
05/14/2001: Special Guest: Shawn Colvin Also Featured: John Hurt in the Album spotlight In this edition of The World Cafe Shawn Colvin Shawn Colvin and her band perform in front of an intimate audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Shawn talks with The World Cafe's Michaela Majoun about being a new parent and shares stories from her early days as a struggling musician in New York City. Shawn performs songs from her latest release, "A Whole New You". In The Album Spotlight is a tribute album to Mississippi John Hurt called "Avalon Blues". It features music from Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, and Beck among others.
05/15/2001: Special Guest: Richard Thompson Richard Thompson joins David Dye on this edition of The World Cafe. From his early days with Fairport Convention to his new version of "Persuasion" sung with son, Teddy Thompson, he is a World Cafe favorite. He is also one of the most frequently cited influences among World Cafe Listeners. His latest release, "Action Packed", is a retrospective of his work with Capital Records.
05/16/2001: Special Guest: Will Hoge Will Hoge is a great new artist out of Nashville whose debut CD, "Carousel", is garnering both critical praise and a faithful following in the American southeast. Dan Baird, the former front man for The Georgia Satellites, plays lead guitar in his band.
05/17/2001: Special Guest: Mary Fahl Mary Fahl formerly of October Project makes her solo debut on The World Cafe. Her new EP, "The Lenses of Contact", showcases her majestic vocals. She brings her full band to the studio and performs a live version of "Paolo" among other great songs.
05/18/2001: Special Guests: The GoGo's The Blake Babies Also Featured: Critic's Corner with Laura Cantrell This is a World Cafe reunion show featuring The GoGo's and The Blake Babies. The 80's girl-pop band, The GoGo's have come back together to release a new CD, "God Bless the GoGo's". "God Bless The Blake Babies" is the new CD from the trio from Boston that featured a teenage Juliana Hatfield. They join David Dye in The World Cafe studios for music and conversation about the re-convergence of their individual paths.
05/22/2001: Special Guest: Mark Erelli Also Featured: Ron Sexsmith in the Album Spotlight Boston based singer songwriter Mark Erelli joins host David Dye on The World Cafe. He'll play songs from his second roots rock CD "Compass and Companion". Mark also appears on the Bob Dylan tribute album, A Nod to Bob.
05/23/2001: Special Guest: Swag Also Featured: Lucinda Williams in the Album Spotlight Swag comes to the World Cafe in support of their debut full length album, Catchall. This Nashville-based band includes of Ken Coomer from Wilco, Robert Reynolds from The Mavericks, Tom Peterson from Cheap Trick and Jerry Dale McFadden from Sixpence None The Richer.
05/24/2001: Also Featured: The World Cafe celebrates Bob Dylan The World Cafe celebrates Bob Dylan's 60th Birthday. David Dye will reach into the vast library of music inspired by Bob, covers of Bob's songs, and, of course, music from Bob.
05/25/2001: Special Guest: Mark Knopfler Also Featured: Critics Corner with Bob Christgau A very special World Cafe with Mark Knopfler on his Sailing to Philadelphia tour. David Dye meets with him backstage to discuss among other topics, the historical inspiration behind this release and working with James Taylor. Bob Christgau pays a visit to The Cafe in the new weekly feature Critics Corner.
05/26/2001: Special Guest: Bill Morrissey Singer-songwriter Bill Morrissey brings his distinctively rich voice to The World Cafe. He talks with host David Dye about his new release, "Something I Saw or thought I Saw". The stories of small-town America that Bill sings are alternately wry and tragic but always deeply perceptive.
05/29/2001: Special Guest: Kate Campbell Kate Campbell is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Her fifth CD, "Wandering Strange", is influenced by her background as the daughter of a southern preacher. It includes her interpretations of gospel hymns and was recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals studios.
05/30/2001: Special Guest: Heather Eatman New York City-based singer songwriter Heather Eatman is the featured artist on The World Cafe. Her theatrically inspired songs tell the stories of tragic female characters. She brings her band to The Cafe studios to play music from her latest CD, "Real".
05/31/2001: Special Guest: Jim White Jim White comes The World Cafe. This former pro surfer and fashion model has charmed Cafe listeners with his song "Handcuffed to a Fence in Mississippi". He'll play this and other songs from his latest CD, "No Such Place".
06/01/2001: Special Guest: G. Love & Special Sauce Also Featured: Critics Corner with Tom Moon In this edition of The World Cafe G Love & Special Sauce play an astounding live set at Indre Studios. The Philadelphia trio will perform funky-groovy cuts, including Unify, off of their latest CD The Electric Mile. In the Critics Corner, Tom Moon and host David Dye will explore jam bands.
06/02/2001: Special Guest: Richard Thompson Richard Thompson joins David Dye on this edition of The World Cafe. From his early days with Fairport Convention to his new version of "Persuasion" sung with son, Teddy Thompson, he is a World Cafe favorite. He is also one of the most frequently cited influences among World Cafe Listeners. His latest release, "Action Packed", is a retrospective of his work with Capital Records.
06/04/2001: Richard Thompson joins David Dye on this edition of The World Cafe. From his early days with Fairport Convention to his new version of "Persuasion" sung with son, Teddy Thompson, he is a World Cafe favorite. He is also one of the most frequently cited influences among World Cafe Listeners. His latest release, "Action Packed", is a retrospective of his work with Capital Records.
06/05/2001: Special Guest: Rodney Crowell Rodney Crowell visits the World Cafe today! Rodney Crowell comes to the World Cafe in support of his critically acclaimed CD, The Houston Kid. He'll discuss this work, chronicling his troubled childhood, with host David Dye. The intimacy of this album is evident with his solo acoustic performance in our World Cafe studios.
06/06/2001: Special Guest: David Mead David Mead visits the World Cafe! The World Cafe's host David Dye meets with singer-songwriter David Mead as he tours the country in support of his 2nd CD Mine and Yours. His live performance showcases his sweet high voice and rich melodic sense.
06/07/2001: Special Guest: Alejandro Escovedo Thursday, June 7th The World Cafe welcomes Alejandro Escovedo to the studio. Alejandro is part of a musically gifted family that includes the likes of Carlos Santana and Sheila E. He brings his full band to perform songs from his latest album, A Man Under The Influence, which is being lauded as his finest to date.
06/08/2001: Special Guest: David Byrne World Cafe host David Dye meets with David Byrne for a conversation about his latest CD, Look Into The Eyeball. They play cuts from the new album as they discuss topics including the world of influences evident in this work and Byrne's experience working with a number of arrangers for this project. Also: Laura Cantrell joins David for our weekly feature, Critics' Corner. She's bringing along some new music, including the latest from Rosie Flores.
06/12/2001: Special Guests: Cousteau Turin Brakes A special double header on this installment of The World Cafe. The first hour has a wonderful new band from the UK, Cousteau. They'll talk about their influences which include The Walker Brothers and Burt Bacharach. In the second hour, Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian of Turin Brakes are David Dyes' guests. The duo has become poster boys for the new acoustic rock movement in Great Britain. They play live versions of songs from their CD, The Optimist LP.
06/13/2001: Special Guests: Mem Shannon A Tribute to the WC Handy Awards for Blues Music! New Orleans Bluesman Mem Shannon returns to The World Cafe. Mem has a delightful blue-collar approach to the blues. This is evident on his latest CD, Memphis In the Morning, which was recorded with The Memphis Horns. In the second hour, a tribute to this years' WC Handy Awards for blues music. Shemika Copeland and Taj Majal are two of the World Cafe favorites honored this year.
06/14/2001: Special Guest: Ian Hunter Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople fame comes to The World Cafe in support of his new CD "Rant". This release has a few themes throughout, including the current state of Rock-n Roll and the British Tax System. Ian is proof that the Rock-n-Roll dream is alive and well. Today's Album Spotlight is focused on the Stereo MC's new CD, "Deep Down & Dirty".
06/15/2001: Special Guest: Ian Hunter Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople fame comes to The World Cafe in support of his new CD "Rant". This release has a few themes throughout, including the current state of Rock-n Roll and the British Tax System. Ian is proof that the Rock-n-Roll dream is alive and well. Today's Album Spotlight is focused on the Stereo MC's new CD, "Deep Down & Dirty".
06/16/2001: Special Guest: REM Also Featured: Critics Corner with Robert Cristgau Join host David Dye for an in-depth discussion with REM about their experience recording "Reveal", their latest CD. They'll also take a look at their music over the last 20 years. Rosie Flores is in The Album Spotlight with her "Speed of Sound" CD. Robert Christgau joins David for a Critics Corner look and some new African and Cuban music.
06/18/2001: Special Guest: Billy Joe Shaver Also Featured: A Conversation about Jeff & Tim Buckley This edition of The World Cafe is a bittersweet Father's Day show. Country singer songwriter Billy Joe Shaver is live in the World Cafe studios for music and conversation with host David Dye. Billy Joe touches on the loss of his son & his band's guitarist, Eddi Shaver. Later, David Browne speaks about his book "Dream Brothers". This book focuses on the life and music of father & son Tim & Jeff Buckley.
06/19/2001: Special Guest: Kate Campbell Kate Campbell is David Dye's Guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Her fifth CD, "Wandering Strange", is influenced by her background as the daughter of a southern preacher. It includes her interpretations of gospel hymns and was recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals studios.
06/20/2001: Also Featured: A conversation about Music Censorship World Cafe host David Dye has a conversation with author Eric Nuzum on the subject of censorship. Nuzum's new book, Parental Advisory, covers Elvis's breakthrough, Tipper Gore's crusade and more. David will play excerpts from Frank Zappa, Prince and other artists that have been targets for those that would censor music.
06/21/2001: Special Guest: Train The band Train is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe show. This Bay Area pop phenomenon will play songs from their second album, "Drops of Jupiter", live in The Cafe Studios.
06/22/2001: Special Guest: Coldplay The new British sensation Coldplay performs live at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. They find their voice playing acoustic versions of songs from their lovely & incredibly successful debut album "Parachutes".
06/25/2001: Special Guest: Shawn Colvin
06/27/2001: Special Guest: Shemekia Copeland Also Featured: The Blind Boys of Alabama in the CD spotlight Shemekia Copeland started performing publicly as a teenager opening FOR her father, blues icon, Johnny Copeland. Her powerful voice and provocative stage performance has won her accolades from audiences and critics alike. She brings her full band to The World Cafe studios for A performance of songs including tracks form her most recent CD, "Wicked".
07/03/2001: Special Guest: Bob Schneider Also Featured: "Avalon Blues" in the Album Spotlight Host David Dye welcomes Bob Schneider to The World Cafe studios. Bob is the former frontman for the Austin Texas band, The Ugly Americans. His first solo album Lonelyland sold tens of thousands in Texas and has now been released nationally with great success. In The Album Spotlight is The "Avalon Blues" CD. It's a tribute to the music of Mississippi John Hurt with tracks from Bruce Cockburn, Ben Harper and more.
07/04/2001: On this edition of The World Cafe, a live session with the Gulf Coast piano queen of R&B, Marcia Ball. She brings her full band into The Cafe studios for a lively set of music off of her new album, Presumed Innocent. In the second hour, The World Cafe salutes the mythical musical California inspired by the harmonies of The Beach Boys.
07/05/2001: Special Guest: Nikka Costa Also Featured: John Mayer in the Album Spotlight Fiery funk-siren Nikka Costa brings her full band to The World Cafe. She's the daughter of famed arranger/producer Don Costa & goddaughter to Frank Sinatra. In her teens she topped the German charts and she's carved out an enormous following in her adopted homeland of Australia. Her first release in The States, "Like a Feather" is attracting a great deal of attention and critics are making comparisons to Janis Joplin.
07/06/2001: Special Guest: Stereo MC's Also Featured: Travis in the Album Spotlight , Laura Cantrell is guest on this weeks "Critics Corner" Britain's hip-hop collective, The Stereo MC's return with their first album in eight years, "Deep Down and Dirty". The whole band comes to The Cafe studios for an impressive live set. Travis is in The Album Spotlight with their latest, "The Invisible Band". Later, Laura Cantrell pays a visit in the Critic's Corner.
07/10/2001: Special Guest: Norman Blake Old-time piano music legend Norman Blake joins David Dye on The World Cafe. Norman comes fresh from his Carnegie Hall performance with fellow Oh Brother Where Art Thou artists. Norman is joined by his wife and multi-instrumentalist, Nancy Blake.
07/11/2001: Special Guests: Brad Roberts The Crash Test Dummies This edition of The World Cafe has a rollicking set of acoustic music from Canadians Brad Roberts and The Crash Test Dummies. They'll play selections from their new release I Don't Care If You Don't Mind including the XPN favorite, Every Morning.
07/12/2001: Special Guest: Over The Rhine Over The Rhine join David Dye in this session of The World Cafe. This husband and wife duo return with their first nationally released album in sometime, Films for Radio. Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist talk about the unusual circumstances that lead them to record this CD, which includes "Never the Same" in an old bus in their backyard.
07/13/2001: Special Guests: Elvis Costello Anne Sophie Von Otter Also Featured: Tom Moon in the Critic This World Cafe session has opera star Anne Sophie Von Otter and eclectic rock icon Elvis Costello in conversation with David Dye about their collaborative CD, For The Stars. In the second hour Tom Moon is in The Critic's Corner!
07/17/2001: Special Guest: Freedy Johnston Tuesday, July 17th Critically acclaimed singer songwriter Freedy Johnston joins World Cafe Host David Dye once again at The Warhol Museum. It's a freewheeling session of conversation and music from his soon to be released CD, Right Between The Promises.
07/18/2001: Special Guest: Action Figure Party The hot new super group Action Figure Party comes to The Warhol Museum to meet with World Cafe host David Dye. Keyboard player Greg Kurston leads this six-piece jazz-funk band with material from their self-titled debut CD. The musicians include Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sean Lennon on turntables, Gabrial McNair of No Doubt, and Gary Novak.
07/19/2001: Special Guest: Sonny Landreth Louisiana-based Sonny Landreth joins David Dye at The Warhol Museum. After years of solo World Cafe performances, Sonny brings his power trio for this session. Prepare to be amazed by one of the most underrated guitarists as he performs music from "Levee Town".
07/20/2001: Special Guest: John Gorka Long-time friend of The World Cafe, John Gorka, is David Dye's guest at The Warhol Museum. He plays an excellent set of old and new songs and talks about the changes in his life including moving to The Midwest and the birth of his children.
07/24/2001: Special Guest: Delbert McClinton Country R & B blues legend Delbert McClinton joins us for an acoustic session with tunes from his new and perhaps best album Nothing Personal. He also talks about his early days playing with blues and R & B greats in Fort Worth, Texas dives.
07/25/2001: Special Guest: Rosie Flores The rockabilly filly, Rosie Flores, brings her full band to meet with host David Dye on The World Cafe for a lively set of music from several of her albums including the new one, Speed of Sound.
07/26/2001: Special Guest: Terence Blanchard Jazz's premier trumpeter Terence Blanchard joins David Dye with his long-standing quintet. They'll play music from Terence's latest album that salutes the music of Jimmy McHugh, which includes great standards like "I'm In the Mood".
07/27/2001: Special Guest: Josh Joplin Group Also Featured: Marco Werman on Critic's Corner On this edition of the World Cafe, The Josh Joplin Group pays a visit to the studios. At the tender age of sixteen he left his hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to travel around the country honing his singer songwriter craft. He put down roots in Atlanta, Georgia where he put the Josh Joplin Group together. They'll play a wonderful live set of music from their debut album "Useful Music". Marco Werman joins David in Critic's Corner to discuss Afro Beat music.
07/28/2001: Special Guest: Buddy Guy It's Buddy Guy Day on The World Cafe!. In celebration of 65th birthday, blues great and guitar-god will share a live set of music and conversation with host David Dye. He'll discuss his influences and his vast impact on succeeding generations of musicians.
07/30/2001: Special Guest: Buddy Guy Day It's Buddy Guy Day on The World Cafe!. In celebration of 65th birthday, blues great and guitar-god will share a live set of music and conversation with host David Dye. He'll discuss his influences and his vast impact on succeeding generations of musicians.
07/31/2001: Special Guest: Oh Susanna Oh Susanna joins host David Dye at The World Cafe studios. Canadian Singer/songwriter Susie Ungerleider has just released her third album, "Sleepy Little Sailor". This session reflects the shift in her repertoire from murder ballads to music in a delightful pop vein.
08/01/2001: Special Guest: Webb Brothers The Webb Brothers, Justin and Christian, are the sons of '60's songwriter Jimmy Webb. Their second album "Maroon" was recorded in England and was initially only available in the UK. The CD focuses on their experience in The Chicago music scene and features layered harmonies some unusual production techniques.
08/02/2001: Special Guest: Mark Eitzel Former American Music Club front man, Mark Eitzel joins host David Dye for his first World Cafe session with his full band. They'll play music from his surprisingly upbeat new CD, The Invisible Man.
08/03/2001: Special Guest: Roger McGuinn Also Featured: Newport Folk Festival , Critics Corner This edition of The World Cafe offers a preview of this year's Newport Folk Festival with founding producer George Mien. Roger McGuinn joins David to talk about and perform music from his new album Treasures From The Folk Den. It is an interesting project; he traveled around the country recording songs with folk legends such as Pete Seeger and Joan Baez. In the Critic's Corner, Tom Moon discusses the cultural phenomenon of Prince's 1984 release, Purple Rain. Tom Moon writes about popular music for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His features are a regular part of NPR's All Things Considered.
08/07/2001: Also Featured: Garth Brooks Tribute Today on The World Cafe David Dye meets with four Nashville songwriters that have had their songs made famous by Garth Brooks. They'll talk about the Nashville music scene & play their original versions of songs such as Friends in Low Places. Pat Alger is one of the eight songsmiths that recorded In the Beginning: A Songwriter's Tribute to Garth Brooks.
08/08/2001: Special Guest: Kristen Hersh Former Throwing Muse Kristen Hersh pays a visit to David Dye on The World Cafe. She'll play music from her great new solo album, Sunny Border Blue. The conversation cover terrain such as her experience playing solo and being a mom.
08/09/2001: Special Guest: Air This edition of The World Cafe with David Dye features a conversation with the French Band, Air. They'll discuss their new album 10,000 Htz Legend.
08/10/2001: Special Guests: Chris Whitley DJ Logic Also Featured: Critic Chris Whitley comes to The World Cafe for a fabulous live session with DJ Logic. This gifted Texan guitar and dobro player will play a session that includes music from his new CD ROCKET HOUSE including "To Joy". Freedy Johnston is in The Album Spotlight with his new release RIGHT BETWEEN THE PROMISE. In The Critics' Corner Laura Cantrell will play some of her favorite new Alt Country that illustrates the legacy of Wynn Stewart. Laura is the host of WFMU's Radio Thrift Shop. Also an alt country singer-songwriter, Her debut album is NOT THE TREMBLIN' KIND.
08/14/2001: Special Guest: CPR Also Featured: David Crosby Day It's David Crosby Day on the World Cafe with special guest CPR.
08/15/2001: Special Guest: Matthew Jay David Dye welcomes British singer-songwriter Matthew Jay to The World Cafe. It's an intimate session of highly melodic live music from his debut CD, "Please Don't Send Me Away."
08/16/2001: Special Guest: Ron Sexsmith Ron Sexsmith and his band join World Cafe host David Dye for conversation and music from his new independent release "Blue Boy".
08/17/2001: Special Guest: Sam Phillips This edition of The World Cafe features a solo performance with Sam Phillips and her guitar. She'll play music from her first album in five years, "Fandance", which was once again produced by her husband T. Bone Burnett.
08/21/2001: Special Guest: Habib Koite David Dye's guest is Habib Koite, a singer songwriter & gifted guitarist from Mali. Habib was recently featured on the live music tour From Mali to Memphis. Tune in for a live solo acoustic set of music from his new release, Baro. Plus music from Taj!
08/22/2001: Special Guest: Tom McRae World Cafe host David Dye is joined by Great Britain's Tom McRae. Tom's just released his solo debut, "End of The World News", here in the states and it's been very well received critically. His music has been compared to Nick Drake with colorings of David Bowie.
08/23/2001: Special Guest: Nathan Larson The live music on this edition of The World Cafe is from Nathan Larson. He's the former guitarist from Washington, DC's alternative band Shudder To Think. His solo debut of blue-eyed soul is entitled "Jealous God".
08/24/2001: Special Guest: Afro Celt Sound System David Dye presents an exclusive session of music & conversation with Afro Celt Sound System. They're enjoying breakthrough success with their new release "Volume 3: Further In Time" due in part to Peter Gabriel's contribution on the song "When You're Falling". In The Critic's Corner Robert Christgau looks at music that reflects boys who are having trouble growing up. He'll review Blink 182's new pop-punk album "Take off Your Pants & Jacket". He'll also take a look at new music from Lucy Ford and hip-hopper Slug. Known as "The Dean" of American Rock criticism, Robert Christgau has written about music for Esquire and The Village Voice where he is currently senior editor. His new book is Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of The Nineties.
08/25/2001: Special Guest: Howie Day Also Featured: John Mayal in the Album Spotlight Boston based Howie Day comes to The World Cafe for the first time. He recently took home the award for the best debut album by a singer-songwriter at The Boston Music Awards. He'll talk to host David Dye about his growing college following and play songs from his CD, "Australia".
08/28/2001: Special Guest: Nikka Costa Fiery funk-siren Nikka Costa brings her full band to The World Cafe. She's the daughter of famed arranger/producer Don Costa & goddaughter to Frank Sinatra. In her teens she topped the German charts and she's carved out an enormous following in her adopted homeland of Australia. Her first release in The States, "Like a Feather" is attracting a great deal of attention. Critics are making comparisons to Janis Joplin.
08/29/2001: Special Guests: Cousteau Turin Brakes A special double header on this installment of The World Cafe. The first hour has Cousteau, a wonderful new band from the UK. They'll talk about their influences which include The Walker Brothers and Burt Bacharach. Also you'll hear a live version of their song "The Last Good Day of the Year". In the second hour, Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian of Turin Brakes are David Dyes' guests. They started singing together in choir in South London as boys. The duo has become poster boys for the new acoustic rock movement in Great Britain. They play live songs from their CD, "The Optimist LP".
08/30/2001: Special Guest: Action Figure Party The hot new super group Action Figure Party comes to The Warhol Museum to meet with World Cafe host David Dye. Keyboard player Greg Kurston leads this six-piece jazz-funk band with material from their self-titled debut CD. The musicians include Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sean Lennon on turntables, Gabrial McNair of No Doubt, and Gary Novak.
09/04/2001: Special Guest: Mason Jennings Singer-songwriter Mason Jennings makes his first appearance on The World Cafe with David Dye. Minneapolis-based Mason just independently released his second album called "Birds Flying Away".
09/05/2001: Special Guest: Andy White Andy White joins host David Dye on this edition of The World Cafe. In addition to being a talented performing songwriter he is active as a poet and cartoonist. Andy is from Belfast, Ireland and a former member of the band Alt with Tim Finn. David and Andy share a lively conversation and he plays songs from his self-titled solo release live in The Cafe's studio.
09/06/2001: Special Guest: Johnny A Boston based guitarist, Johnny A, joins host David Dye in The World Cafe studios. For many years Johnny toured with Peter Wolfe of the J. Geils Band. He'll perform music from his solo debut album "Sometime Tuesday Morning" including the effervescent "Oh Yeah" that has been a Cafe fan favorite. Plus music from Joe Henry, Los Lobos, and Dr. John.
09/07/2001: Special Guest: Radiohead Phil Selway & Ed O'Brien from England's Radiohead join the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun to discuss their experiences as songwriters and in the music business. Their new album is entitled "Amnesiac".
09/11/2001: Special Guest: Kelly Joe Phelps Portland Oregon-based acoustic-blues wizard Kelly Joe Phelps visits David Dye at the World Cafe. Kelly Joe has just released his first album with a band "Sky Like A Broken Clock". He returns to the Cafe solo for music and conversation.
09/12/2001: Special Guests: Emiliana Torrini Pernice Brothers A special double-header on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. First Icelandic singer Emiliana Torrini stops by the studio for a performance. Her sound is in the Bjork tradition of ethereal vocals over a beat. Next up, the Massachusetts-based Pernice Brothers return to the Cafe. Prolific writer Joe Pernice brings the band back for a stellar performance of music from their new release "The World Won't End".
09/13/2001: Special Guest: Grant Lee Phillips Also Featured: John Hiatt in the Album Spotlight Grant Lee Phillips, the former frontman from Grant Lee Buffalo brings his new band to the World Cafe with David Dye. His excellent solo CD is entitled "Mobilize" and includes the standout "Spring Released".
09/14/2001: Special Guest: The Blind Boys of Alabama Also Featured: Boz Scaggs in the Album spotlight The World Cafe goes to church with the The Blind Boys of Alabama. In 1938 five blind boys began harmonizing at The Alabama School for The Blind. Clarence and crew are going strong and they'll perform music spanning their incredible sixty-three year career. In The Album Spotlight is Boz Scaggs' new CD "Dig". Later Tom Moon joins David in the Critic's Corner. Tom Moon writes about popular music for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His features are a regular part of NPR's All Things Considered.
09/18/2001: Special Guest: Gillian Welch Gillian Welch is host David Dye's guest for this World Cafe. Traditional American Folk Revivalists Gillian & David Rawlings perform music from her new album "Time The Revelator" which was recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals studio. They'll also perform their versions of music from the "O Brother Where Are Thou" soundtrack.
09/19/2001: Special Guest: The Word The Word comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. This gospel/jam rock band includes Cafe favorites The North Mississippi Allstars, John Medeski and gospel pedal steel phenomenon, Robert Randolph.
09/20/2001: Special Guest: 30 Odd Foot of Grunts 30 Odd Foot of Grunts stops by the World Cafe for music and conversation with host David Dye. 30 Odd is Russell Crowe's all Aussie band that just released their debut album in the States, "Bastard Life or Clarity".
09/21/2001: Special Guest: Glenn Tilbrook Terry Zwigoff and David discuss music from the movie "Ghost World" This edition of the World Cafe features former Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook. He'll talk with host David Dye and play music from his debut solo album "Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook". Later filmmaker Terry Zwigoff joins David to discuss the music from his first feature film "Ghost World". Zwigoff previously documented the life of cartoonist Robert Crumb in the highly acclaimed "Crumb". "Ghost World" is based on the comic strip by Daniel Close by the same name. The film's soundtrack borrows heavily from Zwigoff's personal collection of old 78 records.
09/25/2001: Special Guests: Anders Osborne Bruce Cockburn Swedish born artist Anders Osborne joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Anders has become a fixture in the New Orleans music scene and has just released a wonderful yet overlooked CD entitled "Ash Wednesday Blues". Later there's music & comments from Bruce Cockburn.
09/26/2001: Special Guest: Lo'Jo Lo'Jo comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. Lo'Jo is a French troupe that incorporates street theater and musical influences from North and West Africa. They will play music from their album "Boheme de Cristal".
09/27/2001: Special Guest: Cowboy Junkies Cowboy Junkies are David Dye's guests on this edition of the World Cafe. It's an intriguing conversation with Michael and Margo Timmins interspersed with music that spans their career, including tunes from their latest CD "Open".
09/28/2001: Special Guests: The Cranberries Robert Christgau The Cranberries return to the World Cafe to introduce their new album "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee". It's a great set that includes some old favorites. It was recorded live in New York City at the Museum of Television and Radio. In the second hour, Robert Christgau joins David in the Critic's Corner. Known as "The Dean" of American Rock criticism, Christgau has written about music for Esquire and The Village Voice where he is currently senior editor. His new book is Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of The Nineties.
10/02/2001: Special Guest: Rod Picott
10/03/2001: Special Guest: Baaba Maal
10/04/2001: Special Guest: Joe Henry
10/05/2001: Special Guest: Lucinda Williams Also Featured: David Byrne speaks about his new book!
10/09/2001: Special Guest: Grant Lee Phillips
10/10/2001: Special Guest: The Silos
10/11/2001: Special Guest: Laurie Anderson Also Featured: Nick Hornby as our Guest DJ!
10/12/2001: Special Guest: Ben Folds
10/13/2001: Special Guest: Gillian Welch
10/16/2001: Special Guest: Loudon Wainwright III
10/17/2001: Special Guest: Michael Franti
10/18/2001: Special Guest: Nick Lowe
10/19/2001: Special Guest: John Hiatt
10/20/2001: Special Guest: Joe Henry
10/23/2001: Special Guest: Bela Fleck The amazing banjo prodigy Bela Fleck joins World Cafe host David Dye for beautiful music from his new solo classical CD "Perpetual Motion". This release includes music from Bach, Paganini, and Chopin performed in Bela's signature style. For this project, Edgar Myer accompanies him on bass.
10/24/2001: Special Guest: Ike Reilly Former Chicago hotel doorman Ike Reilly and his band come to the World Cafe for the first time. His debut CD "Salesmen & Racists" with the standout song "Hail, Hail" is reminiscent of early Bruce Springsteen. Ike is a new artist to keep an eye on.
10/25/2001: Special Guest: John Mayer John Mayer, a singer-songwriter from Atlanta, visits host David Dye on the World Cafe. He comes to the Cafe with his band for a live set of music from his "Room for Squares" CD that was recently picked up by Columbia from an indie label.
10/26/2001: Special Guest: Suzanne Vega Suzanne Vega is back at the World Cafe with her first album in five years. "Songs in Red and Grey" thematically is a reflection of the personal challenges that she's recently faced including motherhood and the break up of her marriage.
10/30/2001: Special Guest: Lucy Kaplansky New York City singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky returns to the World Cafe in support of her new album "Every Single Day". Cafe listeners may know Lucy from her work in the trio Cry, Cry, Cry in which she collaborated with Richard Shindell and Dar Williams.
10/31/2001: Special Guest: Gordon Downie Gordon Downie is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Gordon is a phenomenal superstar in Canada as the longtime frontman for the band The Tragically Hip. His new solo album "Coke Machine Glow" moves away from The Hip into more musically experimental territory. Listen in to The Cafe for a fun eclectic set of music from Canadian rock royalty.
11/01/2001: Special Guest: Beulah Beulah comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. They are a very fun indie band from the San Francisco Bay area. Their second release "The Coast is Never Clear" beautifully showcases the intricacies of their lyrics and melodies. This band is delightful.
11/02/2001: Special Guest: Ryan Adams Ryan Adams is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Ryan, formerly of Whiskeytown, brings his full band into the studio in support of his 2nd solo album "Gold". The CD is aptly named, as it is one of the best albums of the year in David's view.
11/06/2001: Special Guest: Voices on the Verge Voices on the Verge is the joint project of World Cafe favorites Erin Mckeown, Jess Klein, Rose Polenzani and Beth Amsel. These voices are all solo performers that toured together in 2000. They commemorated this tour by recording this CD at Indre Studios. On this World Cafe they meet with host David Dye for music and conversation.
11/07/2001: Special Guest: Phil Lee Phil Lee is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. As a former truck driver, Phil is a genuine alt-country character with years of experience in juke joints and honky-tonks. He brings his band to the Cafe to perform music from his second charming album "You Should've Known Me Then".
11/08/2001: Special Guest: Si*Se Si*Se make their premier appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. Si*Se is a collaborative effort from Carol C. and musician & programmer UF Low. Together they lead this New York City-based, bilingual, trip-hoppyband into the Cafe. Si*Se's self-titled debut album is on David Bryne's Lauka Bop Records.
11/09/2001: Special Guest: Tori Amos The incomparable Tori Amos is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. It's a session from Indre Studios in Philadelphia with Tori solo in front of a live audience. She's just released "Strange Little Girls" which is a CD of covers written by men as divergent as Eminem, Neil Young & Depeche Mode. Also, Nora Guthrie was just seventeen when her father, Woody Guthrie, died. She's spent years presiding over his archives, and has now co-produced an album of his children's songs. Nora Guthrie talks about the anatomy of a good children's tune, and reflects on her memories of Woody Guthrie.
11/10/2001: Special Guests: Tori Amos Loudon Wainwright III Laurie Anderson The incomparable Tori Amos is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. It's a session from Indre Studios in Philadelphia with Tori solo in front of a live audience. She's just released "Strange Little Girls" which is a CD of covers written by men as divergent as Eminem, Neil Young & Depeche Mode. 1pm: Loudon Wainwright III, Laurie Anderson, Marco Werman on Bollywood Loudon Wainwright III has spent his career mining his riddled relationships for musical inspiration. His latest album, "Last Man on Earth," may be his best yet. But it also comes after a three-year dry spell, and in the wake of his mother's death. David talks to Wainwright about his prodigious family, and his recent foray into primetime television. Also on the program, we'll look at why some of the "hippest" music is making its way into television commercials and upscale department stores. Finally, quintessential New York artist Laurie Anderson talks about performing post September 11th, and her latest effort, "Life on a String."
11/13/2001: Special Guest: Raul Malo Raul Malo is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Raul is the lead singer of the Cafe favorites, The Mavericks. He's just released his first solo album entitled "Today". It's a wonderful blend of Latin, pop and Raul's incredible voice.
11/14/2001: Special Guest: RES Philadelphia-based neo-soul artist, RES, visits the World Cafe for the first time. Complete with back up singers for fierce harmonies, her full band comes into the studio to perform songs from her first release is "How I Do".
11/15/2001: Special Guest: Eagle-Eye Cherry Join host David Dye for an acoustic session from Eagle-Eye Cherry. His sophomore release "Present Future" has garnered critical praise and features a collaboration with his sister, Neneh Cherry.
11/16/2001: Special Guest: Billy Joel Also Featured: Chuck Brown Spend a delightful hour of music and conversation with Billy Joel on this edition of The World Cafe with David Dye. Billy has just released his first album of original classical music for piano entitled "Fantasies & Delusions". In front of a live audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia gifted pianist Richard Joos performs Joel's lovely music. Also on the program, Chuck Brown, AKA the Godfather of GoGo, talks about crafting a musical movement for his hometown of Washington D.C. GoGo combines gospel inspired call and response with rhythm and blues beats.
11/20/2001: Special Guest: Keller Williams Also Featured: Norah Jones , Neil Young , Mississippi John Hurt Singer-songwriter Keller Williams is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Keller is perhaps best known for his amazing ability to loop sounds live on stage while accompanying himself. We'll hear Keller's songs in an unadorned live set in the Cafe studios.
11/21/2001: Special Guest: The Beta Band Also Featured: Patti Smith , R. L. Burnside , Jules Shear Join World Cafe host David Dye for an acoustic set from Britain's The Beta Band. Their second album "Hotshot II" is captivating & critically acclaimed Lo-Fi rock. Plus, David's got music from Patti Smith, R. L. Burnside and Jules Shear.
11/22/2001: Special Guests: Pete Seeger Harry Belafonte Also Featured: Peggy Seeger Folk Icon Pete Seeger is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Pete is a gifted storyteller with a long lifetime of fascinating songs & experiences commemorated by the release of the second volume of a tribute album. Pete is joined by his sister Peggy Seeger for a live set of music and conversation. Harry Belafonte joins David to discuss his thirty-year project, the newly released five CD anthology "The Long Road to Freedom" recorded between 1961 to 1971. This set chronicles African American music from slavery times to the beginning of the 20th century.
11/23/2001: Special Guest: Boz Scaggs Boz Scaggs is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Boz is back! His new album "Dig" recaptures his wonderful late '70's sound with a smooth yet soulful presentation. This is a great live session that includes the Cafe favorite "Payday".
11/27/2001: Special Guests: Steve Earle Guy Clark Also Featured: A tribute to the late Townes Van Zandt On this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye, a tribute to the late Townes Van Zandt. His dear friends, Steve Earle, Pat Haney and Guy Clark, join us to honor this legendary songwriter. There's a special guest who will drop in as we talk about the new tribute album "Poet".
11/28/2001: Special Guest: Chocolate Genius Chocolate Genius, a.k.a. Mark Anthony Thompson, makes his premiere appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. Mark and his band join us for a live set of music from his critically acclaimed second album "Godmusic".
11/29/2001: Special Guest: David Yazbek David Yazbek is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. David is a singer, Broadway composer, and band leader. His most recent work is as composer for the Broadway version of "The Full Monty".
11/30/2001: Special Guest: Tony Bennett Tony Bennett is the featured guest on this World Cafe with David Dye. His latest release "Playin' With My Friends" includes collaborations with Cafe favorites Sheryl Crow, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt and more.
12/04/2001: Special Guest: Cesaria Evora Cesaria Evora is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Known as the Barefoot Diva, she is from the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Senegal. She'll perform music from her new album "Sao Vincente" and her classic song "Sodade".
12/05/2001: Special Guest: David Garza David Garza an Austin Texas based singer-songwriter is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. He'll play music from his second critically-acclaimed album on Atlantic, "Overdub". He's a gifted vocalist who's been compared to such greats as Robert Plant and Jeff Buckley.
12/06/2001: Special Guest: They Might Be Giants Yes, They Might Be Giants. TMBG are David's featured performers on this World Cafe. Join us for a very fun session of music from their latest album "Mink Cadillac". They've got stories to tell about experiences writing incidental music for film and TV. We'll even get them to play the "You're Not The Boss of Me" theme from Malcolm In The Middle.
12/07/2001: Special Guest: Shelby Lynne Last year's Best New Artist Grammy Award winner, Shelby Lynne, is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Shelby's been busy since then working on her new album "Love Shelby". We'll hear a rare acoustic performance of some of her new songs.
12/11/2001: Special Guest: Ray Wylie Hubbard Ray Wylie Hubbard from Austin Texas is a former Cosmic Cowboy turned insightful (and sometimes hilarious) singer-songwriter. Ray joins host David Dye to perform some music from his new CD "Eternal and Low Down" which includes "Conversations With The Devil".
12/12/2001: Special Guest: Chris Thomas King Chris Thomas King comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. In the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou" he played the role of the blues singer at the crossroads. In real life he is the son of Tabby Thomas, the legendary blues man from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You'll get a chance to hear the breadth of King's music that goes beyond the blues.
12/13/2001: Special Guest: Jason Pierce This World Cafe has a conversation with Jason Pierce from the British band Spiritualized and a chance to hear music from their latest CD "Let It Come Down". Their music has been called neo-psychedelia however definite influences from both gospel and soul.
12/14/2001: Special Guest: Ani DiFranco On this edition of the World Cafe a solo acoustic performance from Ani DiFranco from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Ani's formation of Righteous Babe Records has allowed her to remain true to her artistic and political vision and to become one of the most successful independent artists of our time. In this interview with David Dye she reveals the story behind the songs on "Reveling & Reckoning".
12/15/2001: Special Guests: Pete Seeger Peggy Seeger Folk Icon Pete Seeger is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Pete is a gifted storyteller with a long lifetime of fascinating songs & experiences commemorated by the release of the second volume of a tribute album. Pete is joined by his sister Peggy Seeger for a live set of music and conversation.
12/17/2001: Special Guests: Pete Seeger Peggy Seeger
12/18/2001: Special Guest: Dan Bern Dan Bern joins David Dye in the World Cafe studios. Take a listen to this session and you may ask if this is our generations new Woody Guthrie. His new CD is entitled "New American Language" is definitely his most rockin' album yet. Dan and his band perform live on this World Cafe.
12/19/2001: Special Guest: Elbow Elbow meets with host David Dye on the World Cafe. Elbow is a new British band creating progressive music that has shadings of King Crimson. This four-piece band from Manchester makes their debut on the World Cafe.
12/20/2001: Special Guest: Luke Lewis On This World Cafe we hear from the producer of the Hank Williams tribute album "Timeless". Luke Lewis joins host David Dye for music and conversation about this labor of love. Luke has put together an extraordinary cast of performers including Lucinda Williams, Mark Knopfler and Keith Richards to pay homage to the late great Hank.
12/21/2001: Special Guest: Catie Curtis Catie Curtis is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Catie is singer-songwriter from Maine who has just released her most band oriented album to date "My Shirt Looks Good on You". Lucky for us she brings her full band into the Cafe studios for a great session of new music.
12/25/2001: Special Guest: Annie Haslam Also Featured: Chrismas Music in the Holiday Spirit It's Christmas at The World Cafe! The first hour has a special concert from Annie Haslam of Renaissance fame. Later, host David Dye plays some of our favorite Christmas music from World Cafe artists.
12/26/2001: Special Guests: Dolly Parton John Gorka A very special show, Dolly Parton and her extraordinary band perform material from her bluegrass album, "Little Sparrow". Later, long-time friend of The World Cafe, John Gorka, is David Dye's guest at The Warhol Museum. He plays an excellent set of old and new songs and talks about the changes in his life including moving to The Midwest and the birth of his children.
12/27/2001: Special Guests: REM RL Burnside Join host David Dye for an in-depth discussion with REM about their experience recording Reveal, their latest CD. They'll also take a look at their music over the last 20 years. Later bluesman RL Burnside shares music and conversation with David.
12/28/2001: Special Guests: Dave Matthews John Hiatt & the Goners A very special World Cafe as Dave Mathews joins host David Dye live at Indre Studio for music and conversation. Dave plays solo acoustic versions of songs from his fourth studio album, "Everyday". Dave talks about the success of the first release by his record label, David Gray's White Ladder. We also get a glimpse of the experience of phenomenal stardom on his humble Virginia lifestyle. Also, John Hiatt & the Goners featuring Sonny Landreth on guitar, recorded live at Indre Studios in Philadelphia.
12/29/2001: Also Featured: Highlights from the Groundwork concert series and CD This is a special World Cafe featuring highlights from the Groundwork concert series and CD. Groundwork is an organization raising money for the Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations to create sustainable agriculture worldwide. Host David Dye will present music from Pearl Jam, REM, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Joe Henry and more.
01/01/2002: Also Featured: Best of the World Cafe live performances It's the best of the World Cafe live performances presented by host David Dye. Today's show features extraordinary music from Train, moe, The Word, Cousteau, Nikka Costa, Olu Dara and many more.
01/02/2002: Special Guest: Sara Lee Sara Lee is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. As a bassist Sara has played with performers including Gang of Four, The B-52's, The Indigo Girls, and Ani DiFranco. She's just released her debut album on Ani's Righteous Babe Records. She's put her show on the road and into The Cafe studios accompanied by a fantastic band.
01/03/2002: Special Guest: Alana Davis Alana Davis is David Dye's Guest on this edition of The World Cafe. She's just released her second solo album "Fortune Cookies" which features a cover of a Third Eye Blind song. Alana is solid songwriter and her compositions are particularly good on this new CD. Later there's a song from the new Eagle-Eye Cherry disc that features vocals from his sister Neneh Cherry.
01/04/2002: Special Guest: John Mellencamp Populist poet of the fly-over states, John Mellencamp, makes his premiere appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. John performs some of his classics and songs such as "Peaceful World" from his latest CD "Cuttin' Heart" live from his home studio in Bloomington, Indiana. Later in the show, some new music from Kings of Convenience.
01/07/2002: Special Guest: Shelby Lynne Former Best New Artist Grammy Award winner, Shelby Lynne, is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Shelby's been busy since then working on her new album "Love Shelby". We'll hear a rare acoustic performance of some of her new songs. Later, David pulls a session out of the Cafe archives as part the ongoing celebration of our 10th Anniversary. Today it's a fabulous session from the late-great Townes Van Zandt.
01/08/2002: Special Guest: Kris Delmhorst Boston-based singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Last year Kris took home the coveted Troubadour Award at the Telluride Festival. Kris and her band are coming into the Cafe studios to perform music from her most recent CD "Five Stories".
01/09/2002: Special Guest: Neal Casal David Dye welcomes Neal Casal into the World Cafe studios for music and conversation. Neal has become something of a cult figure with his brand of music that's somewhat reminiscent of the golden age of California Rock from the early 1970's. Neal's going to play music from his new CD "Anytime Tomorrow" including the World Cafe new favorite "Willow Jane"
01/10/2002: Special Guest: Jane Siberry Jane Siberry returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Jane is a highly regarded independent singer-songwriter from Canada with songs ranging from hilarious to tragically bittersweet. In this session she'll play acoustic versions of old and new music including work from her new collection music of hard to find pieces. Later Noah Adams joins David for a guest DJ Session. Noah is the co-host of NPR's All Things Considered. He was born in Kentucky andcontinues his love affair with that part of the country, and its music in his latest book, Far Appalachia. He'll present some of the area's most diverse music.
01/11/2002: Special Guest: Pete Yorn Newcomer Pete Yorn has written music for film and television including scoring the movie "Me, Myself, & Irene" which offered the first glimpse of his hit "Strange Condition". This multi-instrumentalist will play music from his debut album "musicforthemorningafter". He'll also share with host David Dye his experience with the fairy tale of overnight success.
01/15/2002: Hamza El Dim comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. Hamza is a Nubian Oud virtuoso whose musical odyssey has lead him from the Nubian Desert to performing with the like of the Grateful Dead and others. Tune in to hear his amazing performance.
01/16/2002: Special Guest: Mercury Rev New York City based Mercury Rev give art rock a good name and they're David Dye's guests on this World Cafe. They'll play a great set of music from their latest album "All is Dream".
01/17/2002: Special Guest: Zero 7 Zero 7 is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Zero 7 is a musician and DJ collective from the U.K. Their music has been compared to the band Air for their gorgeous groove-laden songs. Their new album "Simple Things" includes the new World Cafe favorite "Destiny".
01/18/2002: Special Guest: Ryan Adams Ryan Adams is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Ryan, formerly of Whiskeytown, brings his full band into the studio in support of his 2nd solo album "Gold". The CD is aptly named, as it is one of the best albums of last year in David's view.
01/19/2002: Special Guest: Cootie Stark Also Featured: Bela Fleck For the upcoming Martin Luther King day celebration we'll feature the Music Maker Relief Foundation, an organization dedicated to bringing pioneers and heroes of the Blues to the public's consciousness. Host David Dye speaks with the Foundation's founder as well as to Cootie Stark. At 68, he's one of the few authentic Piedmont Blues guitarists alive today. Later, As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's the great Bela Fleck!
01/21/2002: Special Guest: Harry Belafonte Also Featured: Bela Fleck , Cootie Stark For the upcoming Martin Luther King Day celebration, Harry Belafonte joins host David Dye to discuss his thirty-year project, the newly released five CD anthology "The Long Road to Freedom" recorded between 1961 to 1971. This set chronicles African American music from slavery times to the beginning of the 20th century. We'll also feature the Music Maker Relief Foundation, an organization dedicated to bringing pioneers and heroes of the Blues to the public's consciousness. David speaks with the Foundation's founder as well as to Cootie Stark. At 68, he's one of the few authentic Piedmont Blues guitarists alive today. Later, As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's the great Bela Fleck!
01/22/2002: Special Guest: Dayna Kurtz Dayna Kurtz is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Dayna is a singer-songwriter hailing from Patterson New Jersey with a very strong debut album "Postcards From Downtown". She's coming to the World Cafe for a stellar live performance with the string quartet Ethel.
01/23/2002: Special Guest: Townhall Philadelphia-based jam band, Townhall, join host David Dye on the World Cafe. Townhall's been making major good noise in their hometown and you'll hear why when they come to the Cafe to play songs from their CD "Live From The Point".
01/24/2002: Special Guest: The Bears Adrian Belew's band, The Bears, is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Adrian is best known for his work with King Crimson yet he is equally devoted to this quirky-pop four-piece band. Based out of Cincinnati, The Bears come to the Cafe to perform a rare acoustic set of music featuring material from their album "Car Caught Fire".
01/25/2002: Special Guest: Jewel Jewel is David Dye's guest for conversation and music at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. She's solo in front of an intimate audience playing songs from her new album "This Way".
01/29/2002: Special Guest: Tim O'Brien Tim O'Brien joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Tim is a multi-instrumentalist with twenty years of experience playing music ranging from Bluegrass to Celtic. He'll join David in the Cafe studios to perform music from his latest Celtic excursion "2 Journeys".
01/30/2002: Special Guest: Shannon McNally Meet the wonderful new voice of Shannon McNally as she makes her premier appearance on the World Cafe. The song "Down & Dirty" from her debut CD "Jukebox Sparrows" has already become a Cafe favorite. She's coming into the studio to play more of her wonderful original songs.
01/31/2002: Special Guest: Kurt Elling Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling is David Dye's guest on this installment of The World Cafe. Kurt is a master of vocalize which is the art of using the voice as lead instrument. He'll perform some pieces with his quartet that illustrate his vocalize prowess as well as some ballads from his CD "Flirting With Twilight".
02/01/2002: Special Guest: David Byrne Today host David Dye welcomes David Byrne to the World Cafe for a special live concert. Recorded on his recent "Look Into The Eyeball" tour, this concert features beautiful arrangements of his work with a full string section.
02/05/2002: Special Guest: Be Good Tanyas Be Good Tanyas are David Dyes guests on this World Cafe. This Vancouver based trio began playing an old-timey blend of folk, country, and blues busking outside the Lilith Fair in 1999. They'll join David for conversation and music from their debut album, "Blue Horse".
02/06/2002: Special Guest: Gigi Ethiopian performer Gigi joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Gigi describes her work as Tsahay music; it's a melange of Amharic vocals and unusual harmonies with Reggae & West African rhythms.
02/07/2002: Special Guest: William Topley Host David Dye welcomes William Topley to The World Cafe. William is a British vocalist with a deep rich voice and a blues, reggae & Cuban, influenced style. He's coming to the Cafe studios to perform music from his latest CD "Feasting with Panthers".
02/08/2002: Special Guest: Norah Jones Norah Jones joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. She's recorded and toured with the Charlie Hunter Quartet and now she's out on her own. There's a huge buzz about Norah's forthcoming solo debut "First Sessions". Her song "Don't Know Why" has quickly become a Cafe favorite. Don't miss the unveiling of this tremendous new talent.
02/12/2002: Special Guests: Marcia Ball Lil Brian & The Zydeco Travellers The World Cafe goes to Mardi Gras as host David Dye revisits sessions with Marcia Ball & Lil' Brian & The Zydeco Travellers. First, a live session with the Gulf Coast singing and piano queen of R&B, Marcia Ball. She brings her full band into The Cafe studios for a lively set of music off of her new album Presumed Innocent. Then Lil' Brian and his band let go of a rollicking session of zydeco tunes. Later, we continue our month long series with Blues correspondent Jonny Meister on "the Paleontology of the blues."
02/13/2002: Special Guest: The Derailers The Derailers join the World Cafe's David Dye for a session of acoustic music form their latest CD. The Derailers are known for their Buck Owens-inspired Honky-Tonk songs. They just keep getting better, and the new CD "Here Come The Derailers" is their best yet.
02/14/2002: Special Guest: James Walsh James Walsh, lead singer of the new British buzz band Starsailor, joins World Cafe host David Dye for music & conversation. James gives an amazingly intense solo performance of music from Starsailor's debut "Love Is Here".
02/15/2002: Special Guest: Billy Bragg Billy Bragg comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. The new album "England Half English" is Billy's first album of exclusively original material since the tremendously successful "Mermaid Avenue". Tune in to hear lively music and conversation with Billy's personal & political signature.
02/19/2002: Special Guest: Susan Werner Singer songwriter Susan Werner is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. She'll perform music from her latest CD "New Non-Fiction". Later, we continue our month long series with Blues correspondent Jonny Meister on "the Paleontology of the Blues."
02/20/2002: Special Guest: Jon Dee Graham Texan singer songwriter Jon Dee Graham is David Dye's guest on The World Cafe. Jon's set to perform music from his third solo CD "Hooray For The Moon". Don't miss this chance to hear the work of this very fine talent.
02/21/2002: Special Guest: Suzzy & Maggie Roche Suzzy & Maggie Roche are host David Dye's guests on the World Cafe. Two summers ago, Suzzy and Maggie of the band The Roches embarked on a project that led to the release of the CD "Zero Church," a collection of prayers set to music. They'll bring their full band into the studio to join David for music and conversation about this interesting endeavor.
02/22/2002: Special Guest: Bob Mould Bob Mould is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Bob is the former front man for Husker Du & Sugar and he's just released another stellar solo CD "Modulate".
02/23/2002: Special Guests: Kurt Elling Jeff Buckley Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling is David Dye's guest on this installment of The World Cafe. Kurt is a master of Vocalese which is the art of using the voice as lead instrument. He'll perform some pieces with his quartet that illustrate his vocalize prowess as well as some ballads from his CD "Flirting With Twilight". Later, As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's a great session from 1994 with Jeff Buckley
02/26/2002: Special Guest: Ralph Stanley Dr. Ralph Stanley, the patriarch of old-timey mountain music, joins host David Dye on this World Cafe. His a cappella version of "O Death" is one of the highlights of the "O Brother Where Art Thou" soundtrack. Later, we continue our month long series with Blues correspondent Jonny Meister on "the Paleontology of the blues."
02/27/2002: Special Guest: Richard Julian Quirky New York City-based singer songwriter Richard Julian is David Dye's guest on The World Cafe. He'll perform music with his great studio band from his latest release "Good Life".
02/28/2002: Special Guest: Louise Goffin Louise Goffin is David Dye's guest for music and conversation on this edition of the World Cafe. She'll perform music from her just released fourth and finest CD "Sometimes A Circle". As daughter of the legendary songwriting team Carole King and Gerry Goffin, she's carrying on her families' rich musical tradition.
03/01/2002: Special Guests: Chris Isaak Ann Powers Chris Isaak may be a TV star but he'll still take time out to join David Dye on the World Cafe. He'll talk about growing up poor in Stockton, California and play a live session of music from his new album "Always Got Tonight". Later, in celebration of Women's History Month, Ann Powers joins David to explore female singer-songwriters. Ann, formerly of the New York Times, is now a curator at the Experience Music Project in Seattle.
03/02/2002: Special Guests: Be Good Tanyas From The Archives: Tori Amos Be Good Tanyas are David Dyes guests on this World Cafe. This Vancouver based trio began playing an old-timey blend of folk, country, and blues busking outside the Lilith Fair in 1999. They'll join David for conversation and music from their debut album, "Blue Horse". Later, As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's Tori Amos from 1994.
03/05/2002: Special Guest: Neil Halstead Neil Halstead, frontman of Mojave 3 is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Neil's just released his first solo album of gorgeous British folk "Sleeping On Roads". He's coming into the Cafe studios to perform some of this lovely music.
03/06/2002: Special Guest: Innocence Mission Innocence Mission joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Headed by husband and wife team Don & Karen Peris, the Innocence Mission has just released a new CD "Small Planes". They're coming to the Cafe to celebrate the joys of parenthood and their great new album.
03/07/2002: Special Guest: Jack Hardy Jack Hardy of Fast Folk Magazine is host David Dyes guest on this edition of the World Cafe. From 1980 on Fast Folk has released fine albums chronicling the singer-songwriter scene in New York City. Jack comes to the Cafe in celebration of the release of a retrospective of these recordings by The Smithsonian Institution.
03/08/2002: Special Guests: Kasey Chambers Ann Powers Kasey Chambers joins David Dye on The World Cafe. Kasey's back with a new album "Barricades & Brickwalls" as a follow up to the tremendous success of her debut "the Captain". Later, in celebration of Women's History Month, Ann Powers joins David to explore female singer-songwriters. Powers, formerly of the New York Times & The Village Voice, edited "Rock She Wrote" and is now a curator at the Experience Music Project in Seattle.
03/09/2002: Special Guests: Be Good Tanyas YoYo Ma Be Good Tanyas are David Dyes guests on this World Cafe. This Vancouver based trio began playing an old-timey blend of folk, country, and blues busking outside the Lilith Fair in 1999. They'll join David for conversation and music from their debut album, "Blue Horse". Later, As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's YoYo Ma!
03/12/2002: Special Guest: Josh Ritter Josh Ritter is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Originally from Idaho, Josh moved to the big city of Boston and has established himself as one of its' musical treasures. He's coming to the cafe studios to play music from his debut CD "Golden Age of Radio".
03/13/2002: Special Guest: Heather Nova Bermuda-born Heather Nova returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Heather has just released a new CD "South" and she's stopping by the Cafe to play some of her new music live.
03/14/2002: Special Guest: The New Deal The New Deal from Toronto Canada joins World Cafe host David Dye in the studio. The New Deal's techno and house music is unusual in that it's performed live without keyboards and samples. Tune in for some fun music!
03/15/2002: Special Guests: Rufus Wainwright Ann Powers Rufus Wainwright returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. It's Rufus and his grand piano in front of a live audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. He'll touch on his growing success and perform music from his second album "Poses". Later, in celebration of Women's History Month, Ann Powers joins David to explore female singer-songwriters. Powers, formerly of the New York Times & The Village Voice, edited "Rock She Wrote" and is now a curator at the Experience Music Project in Seattle.
03/16/2002: Special Guests: Suzzy & Maggie Roche Joan Baez & Dar Williams Suzzy & Maggie Roche are host David Dye's guests on the World Cafe. Two summer's ago Suzzy & Maggie of the band The Roches embarked on a project that led to the release of the CD "Zero Church" which is a collection of prayers set to music. They'll bring their full band into the studio to join David for music & conversation about this interesting endeavor. Later, as part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's Joan Baez & Dar Williams from 1996!
03/18/2002: Special Guest: Suzzy & Maggie Roche Also Featured: Joan Baez & Dar Williams Suzzy & Maggie Roche are host David Dye's guests on the World Cafe. Two summer's ago Suzzy & Maggie of the band The Roches embarked on a project that led to the release of the CD "Zero Church" which is a collection of prayers set to music. They'll bring their full band into the studio to join David for music & conversation about this interesting endeavor. Later, as part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's Joan Baez & Dar Williams from 1996!
03/19/2002: Special Guest: Danny Barnes & Thee Old Codgers Former Bad Liver banjo player, Danny Barnes, joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Danny moved to Seattle Washington and the change of environment seems to have broadened his musical palette. Accompanied by his new bad, Thee Old Codgers, they'll perform music from their debut "Things I Done Wrong".
03/20/2002: Special Guest: Solas Solas comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. Shamus Egan leads this Celtic-influenced Irish-American band in a delightful session of music from their new CD "Edge of Silence". Included is a live version of the World Cafe favorite "Darkness, Darkness".
03/21/2002: Special Guest: Clem Snide Brooklyn-based Clem Snide joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. You'll hear him perform the theme song from television show "Ed" and more of his ironic-romantic music.
03/22/2002: Special Guest: Indigo Girls Also Featured: Ann Powers The Indigo Girls joins David Dye on the World Cafe. It's a live session at Indre studios in Philadelphia. Amy and Emily will perform songs from their latest release "Become You". Later, in celebration of Women's History Month, Ann Powers joins David to explore female singer-songwriters. Powers, formerly of the New York Times & The Village Voice, edited "Rock She Wrote" and is now a curator at the Experience Music Project in Seattle.
03/26/2002: Special Guest: Jane Siberry Also Featured: Noah Adams Jane Siberry returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Jane is a highly regarded independent singer-songwriter from Canada with songs ranging from hilarious to tragically bittersweet. In this session she'll play acoustic versions of old and new music including work from her new collection music of hard to find pieces. Later Noah Adams joins David for a guest DJ Session. Noah is the co-host of NPR's All Things Considered. He was born in Kentucky and continues his love affair with that part of the country, and its music in his latest book, Far Appalachia. He'll present some of the area's most diverse music.
03/27/2002: Special Guest: Starsailor James Walsh, lead singer of the new British buzz band Starsailor, joins World Cafe host David Dye for music & conversation. James gives an amazingly intense solo performance of music from Starsailor's debut "Love Is Here".
03/28/2002: Special Guest: Zero 7 Zero 7's coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Zero 7 is a musician and DJ collective from the U.K. Their music has been compared to the band Air for their gorgeous groove-laden songs. Their new album "Simple Things" includes the new World Cafe favorite "Destiny".
03/29/2002: Special Guest: David Byrne Today host David Dye welcomes David Byrne to the World Cafe for a special live concert. Recorded on his recent "Look Into The Eyeball" tour, this concert features beautiful arrangements of his work with a full string section.
04/02/2002: Special Guest: Great Big Sea Great Big Sea, the pride of Newfoundland, joins David Dye on this World Cafe hosted by Michaela Majoun. Great Big Sea mixes the traditional music of eastern Canada with pop. They'll perform some great new material from their new CD "Sea of No Cares".
04/03/2002: Special Guest: Big Head Todd & The Monsters Denver-based trio, Big Head Todd & The Monsters are David Dye's on their return to the World Cafe. Guitarist Todd Park Mohr and the boys get a chance to catch up and play music from their new album of straight-ahead rock entitled "Riviera".
04/04/2002: Special Guest: Citizen Cope Citizen Cope makes his premiere appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. Washington DC native Clarence Greenwood a.k.a. Citizen Cope will play his brand of hip hop influenced urban tales from his self-titled debut. Don't miss this truly original performer.
04/05/2002: Special Guest: Willie Nelson Willie Nelson's coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Willie's going to play music from his stellar new CD of duets called "The Great Divide". He'll also talk about the journey of creating this latest project. Catch this fine session of music and conversation with one our greatest living legends!
04/09/2002: Special Guest: The Flatlanders The Flatlanders join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. The Flatlanders is comprised of Texan songwriting legends Butch Hancock, Joe Ely, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. They've reunited to create a fine new CD "Now Again". They'll perform music from this project with a fabulous backing band in a live concert from Austin, Texas.
04/10/2002: Special Guest: South The band South makes their first appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. Originating in the south of London, this trio will play music from their debut "Here On In". Their performance includes a live version of the new Cafe favorite "Paint the Silence".
04/11/2002: Special Guest: Tony Levin Tony Levin comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. Tony is nothing short of a bass-playing legend, aficionado of holding down the bottom. In addition to being a member of King Crimson & Peter Gabriel's touring band Tony has just released a new solo album "Pieces of The Sun".
04/12/2002: Special Guest: Carole King Singer and songwriting legend Carole King joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Carole's got a new indie album "Love Makes The World". She'll share some of her experiences as a songwriter in the Brill Building and she'll tell us what ever happened to the cat on the cover of "Tapestry".
04/16/2002: Special Guest: Lisa Loeb Lisa Loeb returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye. She's got a great new album "Cake And Pie" and she's coming into the studio accompanied by her guitarist/paramour Dweezil Zappa to perform some of her new songs.
04/17/2002: Special Guest: Gorky It's the premiere visit to the World Cafe by the Welsh band Gorky's Zygotic Mynci. Their new album "How Long I Feel That Summer In My Heart" showcases a quieter folkie mode than in their previous work. Tune in to hear some lovely music.
04/18/2002: Special Guest: Angelique Kidjo Angelique Kidjo and her band join host David Dye on the World Cafe. They'll perform music from her outstanding new album "Balck Ivory Soul". On this release, she's exploring the connection between the music of her country, Benin in West Africa, & the musical hotbed of Bahia in Brazil.
04/19/2002: Special Guest: Bonnie Raitt The great Bonnie Raitt is David Dye's special guest on this edition of the World Cafe. We got a chance to catch up with her just after she got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, a super pumped Bonnie joins us to talk about her fabulous new album "Silver Lining".
04/20/2002: Special Guest: Rufus Wainwright Also Featured: Taj Mahal Rufus Wainwright returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. It's Rufus and his grand piano in front of a live audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. He'll touch on his growing success and perform music from his second album "Poses". Later, As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's Taj Mahal from 1992.
04/22/2002: Special Guest: Rufus Wainright Also Featured: Taj Mahal Rufus Wainwright returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. It's Rufus and his grand piano in front of a live audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. He'll touch on his growing success and perform music from his second album "Poses". Later, As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's Taj Mahal from 1992.
04/23/2002: Special Guest: Guy Davis Bluesman Guy Davis joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Guy returns in support of his new album "Give In Kind" and he'll relay the story of this fine project. He is the son of legendary actors & activists Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Tune in for some great music!
04/24/2002: Special Guest: Gomez Gomez is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. This great British 5-piece band returns with an acoustic set of songs with their intricate trademark. You'll hear music from their latest release "In Our Gun". Tune in to hear what all the buzz is about!
04/25/2002: Special Guest: North Mississippi Allstars The North Mississippi All Stars are coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson join us for a set of music from their second album, "51 Phantom". This release features all original songs, a change from their successful debut "Shake Hands With Shorty".
04/26/2002: Special Guest: Midnight Oil Australian superstars, Midnight Oil, return to the World Cafe with host David Dye. We'll hear a powerful set of music with their political signature from their latest album "Capricornia". This release includes the new Cafe favorite "Golden Age".
04/30/2002: Special Guest: Tom Russell Tom Russell joins host David Dye on this World Cafe. Tom is a singer songwriter with a big voice who captures the sound and feel of the Texas-Mexican border on his new album "Borderland". He and guitarist Andrew Hardin stop by the Cafe studios for music and conversation.
05/01/2002: Special Guest: Garrison Starr Singer songwriter Garrison Starr is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Memphis-based Garrison will come into the studio for a live set of music from her new album "Songs From Take Off To Landing".
05/02/2002: Special Guest: Cracker Cracker is coming to the World Cafe. The Cafe's Michaela Majoun talks with David Lowery and Johnny Hickman and they'll perform music from their great new album "Forever" live in the studio.
05/03/2002: Special Guest: Robert Randolph & The Family Band Robert Randolph and the Family Band are David Dye's guests on this edition of the World Cafe. Robert is an absolute gospel pedal-steel phenomenon. They'll scorch the studio with their incendiary jams. Miss this one at your own peril!
05/07/2002: Special Guest: Mariza Mariza, one of the young stars of Fado, comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. Fado is the emotional folk music of Portugal. Mariza will perform music from her breakthrough new release "Fado Em Mim".
05/08/2002: Special Guest: The Bottle Rockets The Bottle Rockets are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Expect a rowdy session of talk and tunes from their latest release "Songs of Sahm". This album pays tribute to the music of late Texas songwriting legend Doug Sahm.
05/09/2002: Special Guest: Robert Bradley Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise join the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun. This phenomenal Detroit based act will perform tracks form their second album "Time To Discover" showcasing their brand of R&B-meets-Rock music.
05/10/2002: Special Guest: Moby Moby is David Dye's guest DJ on the World Cafe. He's selected a great diversity of music with a theme of romance. He'll also talk about his spectacular new album "18".
05/11/2002: Special Guest: Bonnie Raitt Also Featured: Natalie Merchant The great Bonnie Raitt is David Dye's special guest on this edition of the World Cafe. We got a chance to catch up with her just after she got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, a super pumped Bonnie joins us to talk about her fabulous new album "Silver Lining". Later, as part of our 10th Anniversary celebration David will delve into the archives. Today it's Natalie Mercahnt from 1999!
05/14/2002: Special Guest: Otis Taylor Bluesman Otis Taylor returns to the World Cafe studio for music & conversation with host David Dye. Otis has a great new album "Respect The Dead". Tune in to hear some of his outstanding songs!
05/15/2002: Special Guest: Paul Kelly Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Paul and his band are making a rare US appearance back at the Cafe in support of his new album "Nothing But A Dream".
05/16/2002: Special Guests: Luna Mickey Hart Luna & Mickey Hart join host David Dye on this World Cafe. Dean Wareham and Luna are going to perform tunes from their new "Romantica" disc. Later, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart talks about his solo project with the Japanese percussion ensemble Kodo.
05/17/2002: Special Guest: Wilco Wilco joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Wilco's long awaited new release "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" is here. Join us for a session with the band live from New York City (and don't miss the special encore!).
05/21/2002: Special Guest: Josh Rouse Josh Rouse is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Josh, a Nashville singer-songwriter, has created a thematic pop masterpiece in his "Under Cold Blue Stars". He's bringing his band into the Cafe studios for a live performance.
05/22/2002: Special Guest: Tanya Donnelly Tanya Donnelly joins host David Dye for conversation and live music on the World Cafe. Every project that Tanya is involved in from Throwing Muses in her teens, through The Breeders, Belly and her new solo work on "Beautysleep" has refined her artistic voice. Tune in to hear some of her fine work.
05/23/2002: Special Guest: Gov't Mule Gov't Mule is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. After bassist Allen Woody died there was a reasonable doubt that Gov't Mule wouldn't continue. But they have and they're stronger that ever on their new release "The Deep End".
05/24/2002: Special Guest: Paul McCartney Paul McCartney is David Dye's very special guest on the World Cafe. Paul is on his first tour in a decade in support of his new album, Driving Rain. While he was on route to his Philadelphia venue, Paul took some time to chat with David Dye about creating pop tunes, touring at sixty, and mourning in the public eye.
05/28/2002: Special Guest: David Wilcox
05/29/2002: Special Guest: Oliver Mtukudzi All the way from Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Oliver will perform material from his new Putomayo disc and touch on how Bonnie Raitt became such a big fan.
05/30/2002: Special Guest: Rusted Root Rusted Root comes into the studio on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. Pittsburgh based Rusted Root is bringing us new material from their fabulous album "Welcome To My Party". This album is a return to form for this passionate band. They'll give us a live version of the title single, which has attracted a great deal of positive feedback from Cafe listeners.
05/31/2002: Special Guest: Elvis Costello Elvis Costello joins David Dye for a very special World Cafe. Elvis performs as a one-man-band with a drum machine in front of a live audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. He'll play music from his triumphant return to Rock-n-Roll, "When I Was Cruel". This rare solo performance is spectacular!
06/04/2002: Special Guest: Hem The New York based art-folk ensemble Hem joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. They'll perform a selection of material from their debut album "Rabbit Songs". Join us for some lovely music!
06/05/2002: Special Guest: The Church The Church joins David Dye on the World Cafe. All the way from Australia, The Church gives us a rare acoustic performance in the Cafe studios. They'll play music from their new release "After Everything Now This".
06/06/2002: Special Guest: Cassandra Wilson Cassandra Wilson is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Don't miss this fantastic session as Cassandra and her incredible band play material from her new CD "Belly Of The Sun" recorded in her home state of Mississippi.
06/07/2002: Special Guest: Trey Anastasio Trey Anastasio is David Dye's guest on The World Cafe live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Trey's taken sometime off from his very successful band Phish to produce a self-titled solo side project. The "Trey Anastasio" album has a number of songs that have become Cafe favorites including "Cayman Review" & "Alive Again". Listen in for this great session and lot's of other fantastic music!
06/11/2002: Special Guest: Rosie Thomas Also Featured: Ralph Stanley & T. Bone Burnett Rosie Thomas is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Rosie is a Seattle-based singer-songwriter who's a very unusual signing for Sub Pop Records. Their reasoning becomes clear when you hear the enormous depth and beauty of songs on her debut CD "When We Where Small". Later, Grammy winner & bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley has a new album produced by T. Bone Burnett. They'll join David for a preview of this great collaboration.
06/12/2002: Special Guest: Antibalas Antibalas joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Antibalas is an Afrobeat orchestra based in Brooklyn, New York but their music is a tribute to both the music & politics of Afrobeat pioneer Fela. Join us for an exciting session of live music.
06/13/2002: Special Guest: Garbage Garbage is coming to The World Cafe with David Dye. Originally from Madison Wisconsin, this band has risen to national fame as one of the most musical and fun bands of the alternative rock genre. Tune in to hear some electrifying music.
06/14/2002: Special Guest: Patty Griffin Patty Griffin is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. After a major label disappointment, Patty set out to make a little record. "1000 Kisses" is the result and it may be her finest album to date. Two songs from this fine recording, "Rain" & "Makin' Pies" have already captivated Cafe listeners.
06/18/2002: Special Guest: Luther Wright & the Wrongs Canadian bluegrass band Luther Wright & the Wrongs join host David Dye on this World Cafe. Not only do they have a funny name but they also have undertaken a unique project. They've created a bluegrass version of Pink Floyd's "The Wall".
06/19/2002: Special Guest: Caitlin Cary Caitlin Cary is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Catilin's new solo album may have been named "While You Weren't Looking" because everyone was paying attention to her former Whiskeytown partner Ryan Adams. But, everyone is looking now; this is a fantastic work of art.
06/20/2002: Special Guest: Richie Havens Richie Havens joins host David Dye in the studio on this World Cafe. Richie is a legend that continues to create beautiful and powerful music. He'll perform a classic cover of a Beatles song and music from his latest release entitled "Wishing Well".
06/21/2002: Special Guest: Toshi Reagon Toshi Reagon returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Toshi is truly a force of nature. She has a phenomenal voice, she's a compelling songwriter, and then there's her band, Big Lovely. Toshi is the daughter of former civil rights Freedom Singer Bernice Reagon, one of the founders of the a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock. Don't miss this exceptional show!
06/25/2002: Special Guest: Bonnie Raitt The great Bonnie Raitt is David Dye's special guest on this edition of the World Cafe. We got a chance to catch up with her just after she got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, a super pumped Bonnie joins us to talk about her fabulous new album "Silver Lining".
06/26/2002: Special Guest: Wilco Wilco joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Wilco's long awaited new release "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" is here. Join us for a session with the band live from New York City (and don't miss the special encore!).
06/27/2002: Special Guest: Midnight Oil Australian superstars, Midnight Oil, return to the World Cafe with host David Dye. We'll hear a powerful set of music with their political signature from their latest album "Capricornia". This release includes the new Cafe favorite "Golden Age".
06/28/2002: Special Guest: Elvis Costello Elvis Costello joins David Dye for a very special World Cafe. Elvis performs as a one-man-band with a drum machine in front of a live audience at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. He'll play music from his triumphant return to Rock-n-Roll, "When I Was Cruel". This rare solo performance is spectacular!
07/02/2002: Special Guest: Lori Mckenna Lori McKenna is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. He'll introduce you to this Boston-based singer songwriter who's just released her second album "Pieces of Me". This almost confessional release continues to draw on her demanding experience as the mother of four young children and her life as a full-time songwriter.
07/03/2002: Special Guest: Ed Harcourt On the day before Independence Day, it's British Invasion day on the World Cafe. Brit Ed Harcourt and his great band are going meet with host David Dye to perform material from his latest CD "Here Be Monsters".
07/04/2002: Special Guest: Dirty Dozen Brass Band This 4th of July celebrate with the World Cafes holiday extravaganza. The cream of New Orleans brass bands, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band joins David Dye in the studio. The Dirty Dozen are marking their 25th anniversary with the release of a truly fabulous CD "Medicated Magic". This is a super high energy session!
07/05/2002: Special Guest: David Bowie On this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye we're going to take an insiders look at David Bowie's tremendous new album, "Heathen". The man giving us that look is none other than David Bowie himself. Also in today's line-up is lots of new and classic music from Bowie.
07/09/2002: Special Guest: Todd Snider The World Cafe's Michaela Majoun talks with Todd Snider about the material on his latest CD " New Connection". Todd is a very funny yet poignant singer-songwriter and he'll perform a charming set of new material.
07/10/2002: Special Guest: Kinky Kinky joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Kinky is an ultra-funky pop band from Monterey, Mexico. This is going to be a really fun session!
07/11/2002: Special Guest: Nils Lofgren Nils Lofgren pays a visit to the World Cafe with host David Dye. His 30-year career in Rock n Roll started with his DC based band, Grin, playing on classic Neil Young albums and led to his gig in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and a notable solo career. Tune in for his live acoustic set of music from his new solo album "Breakaway Angel".
07/12/2002: Special Guest: Beth Orton Beth Orton is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Beth can safely be called a British folk-rock-electronica goddess. She'll share some acoustic versions of music from her new CD "Daybreaker" including the new Cafe favorite "Concrete Sky".
07/16/2002: Special Guest: Tift Merritt Tift Merritt is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Tift is a singer songwriter hailing from North Carolina. Her goal was to create a national debut album as good as those of her heros Bonnie Raitt & Emmylou Harris. You know what? She's just about done that with her fabulous "Bramble Rose".
07/17/2002: Special Guest: Jorma Kaukonen Also Featured: Phoebe Snow Legendary Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen joins David Dye on the World Cafe. It looks like Jorma has found his "Blue Country Heart" on his new album of old-timey music that lives where blues and country meet.
07/18/2002: Special Guest: David Baerwald David Baerwald is coming into the World Cafe studios! Former David & David frontman and one of the architects of Sheryl Crow's tremendously successful debut "Tuesday Night Music Club". Well he's back with his first solo album in nearly 9 years "Here Comes The New Folk Underground". We're pretty excited about this one.
07/19/2002: Special Guest: James Taylor James Taylor makes his first appearance on the World Cafe with host David Dye. It's a chance to catch up with him and hear music from his forthcoming CD "October Road" which includes the new Cafe favorite "4th of July".
07/23/2002: Special Guest: Patty Griffin Patty Griffin joins The World Cafe back at The Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. Patty's fabulous record "1000 Kisses" may be her finest album to date. Two songs from this fine recording, "Rain" & "Makin' Pies" have already captivated Cafe listeners. This is our best session with Patty ever. Don't miss it.
07/24/2002: Special Guest: Chuck Prophet Chuck Prophet is host David Dye's guest as the World Cafe visits The Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. His new album "No Other Love" really clicks and he'll share a wonderful set of heartfelt tunes that run all over the Roots Rock map. Listen in for his live version of "Summertime Thing".
07/25/2002: Special Guest: Corey Harris Bluesman Corey Harris joins David Dye as part of the World Cafe's week at the Warhol Museum. Corey continues his exploration of American blues and African rhythms on his latest release "Down Home Sophistication". Tune in to hear his performance of some of his new material with his extraordinarily tight four-piece band!
07/26/2002: Special Guest: Sonia Dada Sonia Dada wraps up the World Cafe's week at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. One of Chicago's finest bands is back with a new album "Barefootsoul". Holding true to form, they'll give an incredible live performance featuring their three amazing vocalists.
07/30/2002: Special Guests: Linda Thompson Rhonda Vincent It's a special double-header on this World Cafe with host David Dye. First up, it's the return of Linda Thompson! After 17 years since her last solo album, her new album "Fashionably Late" is aptly named. Her new music hearkens back to the folk-rock of the classic Richard & Linda Thompson years. She's coming into the studio to perform some of her new music with her son Teddy. Later, Rhonda Vincent makes her Cafe debut [pictured]. Rhonda is a gifted bluegrass singer and fiddler who has been building her audience since the early 1990's. She'll meet with the World Cafe's Ali Castellini for conversation and music from her new CD "The Storm Still Rages".
07/31/2002: Special Guest: Pieta Brown Pieta Brown joins host David Dye in the World Cafe studios. Her self-titled debut album is a pleasant surprise of beautifully crafted songs. Pieta is the daughter of celebrated singer-songwriter Greg Brown. In this session, she's accompanied by Bo Ramsey on guitar.
08/01/2002: Special Guest: Doves Doves join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Doves is a wondrously melodic British trio making their Cafe debut with music and conversation from "The Last Broadcast".
08/02/2002: Special Guest: Jack Johnson Jack Johnson is the featured artist on this World Cafe with David Dye. He's a former surf champion turned singer-songwriter with a fantastic and very successful debut CD "Brushfire Fairytales". It's going to be a great session of talk about film making, surfing and (of course) music.
08/06/2002: Special Guest: Luka Bloom Irish singer songwriter Luka Bloom is stopping by the World Cafe studios before he heads home. His new album "Between The Mountain and The Moon" is a glimpse at his continuing spiritual look at life and music.
08/07/2002: Special Guest: Jeb Loy Nichols Jeb Loy Nichols joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. He's going to sing us a couple of song and then he'll open his travelling CD case to be our latest Guest DJ. Tune in for a great selection of classic R&B and reggae.
08/08/2002: Special Guest: Musiq Musiq is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. His second album "Juslisen" is a runaway R&B pop sensation. We think it's all about his outstanding voice combined with classic '70's soul influences and a phenomenal band. Check it out. Later there's music from Shivaree, Pops Staples, and a classic from Bob Dylan.
08/09/2002: Special Guest: Graham Nash Graham Nash is David Dye's special guest on this World Cafe. Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Hollies fame is back with a new solo album entitled "Songs For Survivors". He'll share conversation & live music including the new Cafe favorite "Lost Another One".
08/13/2002: Special Guest: Jay Bennett and Edward Burch Jay Bennett & Edward Burch are host David Dye's guests on this World Cafe. Jay Bennett was a member of Wilco for the last three albums including "Yankee, Hotel, Foxtrot". After departing the band, he picked up with his longtime musical companion Edward Burch. Their new release "Palace at 4am" includes the new Cafe favorite "Talk to Me" and rivals the fine work of Wilco.
08/14/2002: Special Guest: Yo Yo Ma Yo Yo Ma is coming into the World Cafe studios to be our special Guest DJ. We'll bet that you can't guess what Yo Yo's going to play so, tune in to hear the music that moves the greatest cellist of our time.
08/15/2002: Special Guest: Luce The great new Bay area band Luce joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. They're making their premier appearance performing music from their self-titled debut. This includes the wonderfully upbeat new Cafe favorite "Good Day". Also, David will get to some excellent tunes from John Hiatt, Joan Osborne, and new Neil Finn.
08/16/2002: Special Guest: Elvis Presley Day Also Featured: Sun Records Producer Sam Phillips It's Elvis Presley Day on the World Cafe with David Dye! In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his passing we're presenting a tribute to The King. David is going to the source with an interveiw with Sun Records' founder and Elvis' original producer, Sam Phillips.
08/20/2002: Special Guest: Mary Gauthier Mary Gauthier joins David Dye in the World Cafe studios for conversation and music. She's come a long way from celebrating her 15th birthday in jail, to success as a restaurateur, to her well-deserved status as a gifted singer songwriter. Mary and her songs are full of character. Listen in to hear her perform songs from her latest album "Filth & Fire".
08/21/2002: Special Guest: Julia Fordham Julia Fordham is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. This British singer songwriter has created a "groove-a-licious" (her word) album with "Concrete Love". Tune to hear some of her new songs live with her new band.
08/22/2002: Special Guest: Marah The boys from Marah are David Dye's guests on this edition of the World Cafe. Marah began as a Roots Rock quartet in the '90's and, a decade later they've transformed themselves into the American answer to Oasis. Their new album is entitled "Float Away With the Friday Night Gods" and includes the new Cafe favorite "Floataway".
08/23/2002: Special Guest: Counting Crows Counting Crows are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Join us for a truly amazing performance from Adam Duritz and the band. Their set list includes music from their latest album "Hard Candy" such as"American Girls" and a couple of favorites from their earlier recordings. Later David will get to a bunch of great new music including the latest from Ryan Adams!
08/27/2002: Special Guests: Linda Thompson Rhonda Vincent It's a special double-header on this World Cafe with host David Dye. First up, it's the return of Linda Thompson! After 17 years since her last solo album, her new album "Fashionably Late" is aptly named. Her new music hearkens back to the folk-rock of the classic Richard & Linda Thompson years. She's coming into the studio to perform some of her new music with her son Teddy. Later, Rhonda Vincent [pictured] makes her Cafe debut. Rhonda is a gifted bluegrass singer and fiddler who has been building her audience since the early 1990's. She'll meet with the World Cafe's Ali Castellini for conversation and music from her new CD "The Storm Still Rages".
08/28/2002: Special Guest: Jack Johnson Jack Johnson is the featured artist on this World Cafe with David Dye. He's a former surf champion turned singer-songwriter with a fantastic and very successful debut CD "Brushfire Fairytales". It's going to be a great session of talk about film making, surfing and (of course) music.
08/29/2002: Special Guest: Trey Anastasio Trey Anastasio is David Dye's guest on this encore of The World Cafe live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Trey's taken sometime off from his very successful band Phish to produce a self-titled solo side project. The "Trey Anastasio" album has a number of songs that have become Cafe favorites including "Cayman Review" & "Alive Again". Listen in for this great session and lot's of other fantastic music including songs from Howie Day, Marcia Ball, and Mocean Worker.
09/03/2002: Special Guests: The Waifs The Hank Dogs It's a special double header of trios on The World Cafe with David Dye. In the first hour David will be joined by the great Aussie band The Waifs. After a decade together the trio of sisters Vicki and Donna Simpson and Josh Cunningham are beginning to get tremendous international attention. They've just released their third album "Sink or Swim" which includes an ample dose of their lovely harmonies. Next up in the second hour The Hank Dogs are coming into the Cafe studios. They'll perform some of their trademark rootsy folk songs from the new album "Half Smile".
09/04/2002: Special Guest: Rosey Rosey is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. She's a singer-songwriter of infectious R&B colored pop. She began her career in the music business as a disc jockey at her college radio station. Critics and new converts are glad that she decided to create her own music. Her debut "Dirty Child" features the new Cafe favorites "Love" & "Afterlife".
09/05/2002: Special Guest: Flaming Lips Flaming Lips join host David Dye for music and conversation in the World Cafe studios. Beyond the broad label of Alternative, this iconoclastic band does not easily fit into standard genre classification. You'll just have to check 'em out as they highlight songs from their new CD "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robot".
09/06/2002: Special Guest: Neil Finn This World Cafe with host David Dye has Neil Finn live in concert from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. New Zealander Neil is a former member of Split Enz and frontman of Crowded House who's segued into international success as a solo artist and one-half of The Finn Brothers. He'll perform music from his great new album "One All" including the new World Cafe favorite "Driving Me Mad". Lisa Germano accompanies him on violin and vocal harmonies.
09/10/2002: Special Guest: Kathy Mattea Kathy Mattea meets with the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun on this edition of the show. Kathy is a country superstar who's always recorded thoughtful originals and lovely covers. Michaela talks with her about her new album "Roses" as she makes her Cafe debut.
09/11/2002: On the anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks the World Cafe will feature the thoughts and reflections of today's singers and songwriters including Suzanne Vega, Laurie Anderson, Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte [pictured] and others. They'll share how they've coped with these events and how the meaning of their music has changed in its aftermath. Also Marco Werman talks about Espirituvvo, a CD recorded by Suzana Baca in lower Manhattan a week after the terrorist attacks.
09/12/2002: Special Guest: Gordon Gano Gordon Gano joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Gordon is probably best known as the frontman of the Violent Femmes. The Femmes self-titled debut is a classic that was the soundtrack of many people's teen angst in the 1980's. The good news is that he's back with a fine solo debut "Hitting The Ground". Tune in for this, he's a fabulous guest!
09/13/2002: Special Guest: Robert Plant Robert Plant is David Dye's very special guest on the World Cafe. Robert is nothing short of a Rock god who continues to be an influential force on succeeding generations of vocalists and lyricists. He'll talk about the music that inspired Led Zeppelin and his new solo album "DreamLand". This includes the new Cafe favorite "Funny in Mind".
09/17/2002: Special Guest: Jim Lauderdale Jim Lauderdale is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Jim has written a good number of mainstream country hits but his heart lies in a different direction. He's just released two new albums "Hummingbirds" and "Lost in the Pines" which is a collaboration with mountain music legends Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. Jim's bringing his great band into the studio for lots of great live music.
09/18/2002: Special Guest: Hassan Hakmoun World Music luminary Hassan Hakmoun joins host David Dye in the World Cafe studios. Hassan is originally from Marakesh in Morrocco and is part of the Gnawa spiritual & musical tradition. He plays the ancient string instrument the sintir and he'll perform some of his trademark trance inducing music from his latest release "The Gift".
09/19/2002: Special Guest: Mull Historical Society The Mull Historical Society is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Mull is a tiny island off the northern coast of Scotland. Singer songwriter Colin MacIntyre grew up there and has named his colorfully innovative pop band after the historical society. They'll perform music from their latest CD "Animal Cannabus". If you're a fan of Badly Drawn Boy or early REM then check this out.
09/20/2002: Special Guest: Cousteau Romantic rockers Cousteau return to the World Cafe with David Dye. Cousteau is know for their dreamy melodies and the sensual vocals of Liam McKahey (he gives crooning a good name). They've just released their second CD "Sirena" to international popular and critical acclaim. They'll play some of their music live including the new Cafe favorite "Talking to Myself".
09/24/2002: Special Guest: Gary Jules Gary Jules is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. He's a singer songwriter that who grew up in San Diego where he was a member of the band Origin. His second solo album, "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets" is asimple yet lovely evocative effort. He'll perform live as he makes his debut on the Cafe.
09/25/2002: Special Guest: Mike Ireland Mike Ireland joins World Cafe host David Dye in the studio. Mike sings pure heartbreak country. He and his band create music that echo the lost art of countrypolitan music of the 1970's. They're headed into the Cafe to perform songs from the latest CD "Try Again"
09/26/2002: Special Guest: David Poe David Poe is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. He's made some wonderful albums including his new release "The Late Album". David is creating some of the most intelligent pop music out there by way of inventive arrangements and wise lyrics. He's bringing his band into the studio for conversation and music.
09/27/2002: Special Guest: One Giant Leap & Chris Blackwell Retrospective Join host David Dye for a special show highlighting Chris Blackwell's latest phenomenal contribution to music, the global One Giant Leap CD and DVD project. Chris is not only the founder of Island Records but also the man that brought us Bob Marley, Steve Winwood, Melissa Etheridge and many more. We'll get a taste of One Giant Leap through conversations with Speech [pictured], Michael Stipe, and Neneh Cherry.
10/01/2002: Special Guest: Nickel Creek Nickel Creek is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. They are a fabulous young bluegrass band comprised of brother & sister Sean and Sara Watkins and instrumental wizard Chris Thile. They are following up the eye opening success of their debut with an equally fabulous sophmore album "This Side". It includes a surprising cover of a Pavement song. Tune in for this lively session!
10/02/2002: Special Guest: Azam Ali Azam Ali is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Born in Iran and raised in India, Ali has a passion for the music of medieval Europe. On her new work Portals of Grace, she imbues traditional tunes - dating back to the 12th century - with a modern feel.
10/03/2002: Special Guest: Josh Joplin The Josh Joplin Group returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Josh is a folksinger that leads a rock band (and this combination really works!). His new album "The Future That Was" is a mixture of literate lyrics and accessible grooves.
10/04/2002: Special Guest: Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel is host David Dye's very special guest on this World Cafe. Don't miss this wide ranging conversation that encompasses is new album "Up", his childhood, and his very successful label , Real World Records. Don't miss this Cafe, Peter is truly one of the great minds of rock!
10/08/2002: Special Guest: Vance Gilbert Vance Gilbert is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. If you've ever seen him live you know that this Boston-based singer songwriter is an incredible performer. His new album "One Thru Fourteen" captures his wonderful energy. Tune in to hear his first appearance on the Cafe.
10/09/2002: Special Guest: Syd Straw Syd Straw joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. It's a chance to catch up with a true rock and roll character.
10/10/2002: Special Guest: Shemekia Copeland Blueswoman Shemekia Copeland is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye! She Burns up the studio with live performances of music from her new Dr. John produced album "Talking To Strangers". She is definitely the new female voice of the Blues for the new millennium.
10/11/2002: Special Guest: Beck Beck meets with the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun for conversation about his new CD "Sea Change". We'll play some great selections from the CD including the new Cafe favorite "Golden Age".
10/12/2002: Special Guest: Neil Finn This World Cafe with host David Dye has Neil Finn live in concert from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. New Zealander Neil is a former member of Split Enz and frontman of Crowded House who's segued into international success as a solo artist and one-half of The Finn Brothers. He'll perform music from his great new album "One All" including the new World Cafe favorite "Driving Me Mad". Lisa Germano accompanies him on violin and vocal harmonies.
10/14/2002: This World Cafe with host David Dye has Neil Finn live in concert from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. New Zealander Neil is a former member of Split Enz and frontman of Crowded House who's segued into international success as a solo artist and one-half of The Finn Brothers. He'll perform music from his great new album "One All" including the new World Cafe favorite "Driving Me Mad". Lisa Germano accompanies him on violin and vocal harmonies.
10/15/2002: Special Guest: Lynn Miles Lynn Miles joins host David Dye in the World Cafe studios on this edition of the show. Lynne is a Canadian singer-songwriter who's just released an album focused on the dissolution of a relationship aptly called "Unravel". Tune in to hear her beautiful live performance.
10/16/2002: Special Guest: Steve Forbert One of our all time favorite guests, Steve Forbert is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. Steve's latest release is a salute to his hometown musical hero, Meridian Mississippi's Jimmie Rodgers. Rodgers was one of the most popular music stars of the 1930's. Forbert's new album is entitled "Any Old Time". And, as always, David'll play lots of great music.
10/17/2002: Special Guests: John Doe Kristen Hersh Grant Lee Phillips Joe Doe, Kristen Hersh, and Grant Lee Phillips are host David Dye's guests on this World Cafe. Earlier this fall this unlikely trio set out on the "Exile Follies" tour and had a chance to stop in at our studios. They'll perform live including music from John Doe's new album "Bright Sky, Dim Stars".
10/18/2002: Special Guest: Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow is our special guest on this World Cafe. We've got Sheryl live in concert from Paris.
10/19/2002: Special Guest: David Poe David Poe is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. He's made some wonderful albums including his new release "The Late Album". David is creating some of the most intelligent pop music out there by way of inventive arrangements and wise lyrics. He's bringing his band into the studio for conversation and music.
10/21/2002: David Poe is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. He's made some wonderful albums including his new release "The Late Album". David is creating some of the most intelligent pop music out there by way of inventive arrangements and wise lyrics. He's bringing his band into the studio for conversation and music.
10/22/2002: Special Guest: Drive By Truckers The Drive By Truckers are host David Dye's guests on this edition of the World Cafe. With three lead guitars and three vocalists, DBT has a lot in common with Lynard Skynard including basing their new "Southern Rock Opera" CD on the Skynard story. This project is an enlightening look at the new South. Plus.
10/23/2002: Special Guest: Peter Case Peter Case is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Peter is back with a new album "Beeline" that showcases his patented Country-Blues songs.
10/24/2002: Special Guest: Justin Adams Justin Adams is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Justin's last stint in the States was as the guitarist for Robert Plant's touring band. He's also played with the likes of the Indigo Girls, Sinead O'Connor and Billy Bragg. On his new solo debut "Desert Road" Justin displays his love of the music of Mali.
10/25/2002: Special Guest: Jackson Browne Jackson Browne is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Join us for an insightful hour-long session that includes new songs from his "Naked Ride Home", some great classics and enlightening conversation. David says that this is one of his favorite sessions ever!
10/29/2002: Special Guest: Kelly Willis Kelly Willis is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Kelly is an Austin based singer-songwriter whose new release "Easy" follows up several highly regarded and successful Americana albums. This CD may be her best yet. She joins us singing some of her fine originals plus a version of Kirsty MacColl's "Don't Come The Cowboy With Me Sonny Jim."
10/30/2002: Special Guest: Sonic Youth Sonic Youth is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Join us for some intense and forthcoming conversation with Thurston, Kim and the rest of the band and then stick around for some powerful live tunes from their latest release "Murray Street". You can believe we're pretty excited about this.
10/31/2002: Special Guest: Marianne Faithfull Rock icon Marianne Faithfull is David Dye's special guest on this edition of the World Cafe. He'll get a chance to talk with Marianne Faithfull about all the artists she's worked with in the past and the collaborations on her new album "Kissin Time." Tune in to hear a performance from one of rock's strongest survivors.
11/01/2002: Special Guest: Steve Earle Steve Earle joins host David Dye for a live solo session from Indre Studios in Philadelphia on this World Cafe. He'll perform a set of songs from his controversial new album "Jerusalem". Plus, we'll get the irrepressible Mr. Earle's view on the media storm that greeted his pro-John Walker Lyndh song and more. Later, David gets a chance to speak with music critic Anthony DeCurtis about protest and topical music through the years.
11/05/2002: Special Guest: Ellis Paul Ellis Paul returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Ellis, a New England based singer songwriter, has taken awhile making his latest studio album "The Speed of Trees". It's been worth the wait! We get a chance to hear the new songs live and some great conversation with Ellis.
11/06/2002: Special Guest: Anouar Brahem Anouar Brahem is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Anoaur is nothing short of an oud master. Though based in Tunesian traditions his music has an increasingly wide variety of influences. He and his trio have just completed their first U.S. tour and join us for a live set.
11/07/2002: Special Guest: Alice Peacock Also Featured: Jimmy Scott Alice Peacock joins host David Dye on this World Cafe. Alice is a singer songwriter who has been building a base in the folk world over the last few years and has just released her Columbia Records debut. She joins us with her band for a live set. Later there's conversation with the great jazz singer Jimmy Scott and author David Ritz about his new Jimmy Scott biography.
11/08/2002: Special Guest: The Soft Boys Also Featured: David Byrne Twenty years ago the Soft Boys made a classic album "Underwater Moonlight" and broke up. They've just released another classic "Nextdoorland" and original members Robyn Hitchcock, Kimberly Rew, Morris Windsor and Matthew Seligman join us for a rousing live set. Later, David Byrne presents his new compilation album of new music from France.
11/12/2002: Special Guest: Mia Doi Todd Mia Doi Todd is making her debut on the World Cafe with host David Dye. She started developing her intimate distilled songwriting while at Yale and has just released her first major label album, "The Golden State" produced by Mitchell Froom. Her songs are remarkably dense and rewarding. Mia is one of the most extraordinary artists we've ever had on the Cafe.
11/13/2002: Special Guest: Brad The Seattle based band Brad join World Cafe host David on this edition of the show. Brad's initial recognition was due to guitarist Stone Gossard celebrity status as a member of Pearl Jam. His playing paired with the voice of Shawn Smith draws you in and keeps you captive. They've just released their third album "Welcome to Discovery Park" and they'll join us live.
11/14/2002: Special Guest: The Blind Boys of Alabama The Blind Boys of Alabama make their triumphant return to the World Cafe with David Dye. The Blind Boys formed in the 1930's at a school for the blind in Alabama and all these years later they're still going strong and enjoying their greatest success to date. The original members will come into the studio for conversation and a performance of some of their trademark gospel inflected music from their latest album "Higher Ground".
11/15/2002: Special Guest: The Chieftains There's real treat today from The Chieftains on this special edition of the World Cafe with host David Dye. We'll hear portions of a fabulous Chieftains concert recorded at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The concert features musical contributions from Allison Krauss, Julie and Buddy Miller, Gillian Welch and many others. Plus the Chieftains will perform music from their new album, "The Old Plank Road."
11/19/2002: Special Guest: Tegan & Sara They're back! Canadian sisters Tegan & Sara join host David Dye once again on this edition of the World Cafe. They've just released "If It Was You" a follow up to their critically acclaimed debut "This Business Art". With punk and folk influences all in one, you'll really enjoy these new songs. These kids write great songs but it's almost just as much fun to listen to their banter.
11/20/2002: Special Guest: Karl Denson Karl Denson's Tiny Universe is coming into the World Cafe studios for music and conversation. Karl was one of the original members of the Grey Boy All-Stars, who helped define the acid jazz genre. Now with his band Tiny Universe he's keeping the dance going on the jam band circuit. Don't miss this performance!
11/21/2002: Special Guest: Buddy & Julie Miller Buddy & Julie Miller are host David Dye's guests on the World Cafe. Buddy has a new solo album called "Midnight and Lonesome." He and his wife and musical partner, Julie have once again recorded a great album in their living room. Join us for two American originals.
11/22/2002: Special Guest: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band join host David Dye for music and conversation on this World Cafe. In the 1970's, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's original "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" album turned a generation onto old-timey, bluegrass and country music in general. Now they are back with Volume III. Join us to hear live performances including some with banjo legend Earl Scruggs, who has been on all three "Circle" volumes.
11/26/2002: Special Guest: Will Kimbrough Nashville- based rocker Will Kimbrough is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Will has just released his second solo album called "Home Away." He's stopping by to play some well-crafted songs for us in a live session.
11/27/2002: Special Guests: Jim Dickinson Standing In the Shadows of Motown Jim Dickinson is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Jim is a producer, writer, session man and father of Luther and Cody Dickinson from the North Mississippi All-Stars. He's has been there at some pivotal rock and roll moments. Now he's released his second solo album, called "Free Beer Tomorrow". He joins us to play live and also tell stories about playing piano on "Wild Horses" with the Rolling Stones, recording with Big Star and producing the Replacements. Later , meet the Funk Brothers, the original band that backed the most Motown stars in the 60's and 70's.
11/28/2002: Special Guest: Willy Porter Willy Porter joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Willy's an absolutely astounding guitarist. His skills are showcased on his fine new self-titled album. This album has some notable guest musicians including King Crimson's Tony Levin. He's coming into the studio to do what he does best: play live!
11/29/2002: Special Guest: Duncan Sheik Duncan Sheik is David Dye's guest on this post Thanksgiving World Cafe! Join us to find out what Duncan Sheik has been up to, including writing a new Broadway musical. He'll also perform some new songs from his latest release entitled "Daylight".
12/03/2002: Special Guest: Joseph Arthur Joseph Arthur is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Joseph was the first rock act signed by Peter Gabriel to Real World Records. He's got a new album called "Redemption's Son." This amazing artist makes every performance matter, including our live set on the Cafe.
12/04/2002: Special Guest: Dr. Didg Dr. Didg joins host David Dye on the World Cafe! Dr. Graham Wiggins had his life changed when he heard the aboriginal instrument the didgeridoo. He now plays it in the jam/dance band Dr. Didg. Tune in for a great live set.
12/05/2002: Special Guest: The Bigger Lovers Philadelphia's Bigger Lovers join host David Dye on the World Cafe. Their latest album "Honey In The Hive" just got a well-deserved four stars in Rolling Stone. They definitely worship at the altar of Big Star. If you like two guitars, bass and drums, and smart music, you'll love this set.
12/06/2002: Special Guest: The Wallflowers The Wallflowers are host David Dye's guests on this special World Cafe. He gets a chance to sit down and talk with Jakob Dylan about the Wallflowers new album "Red Letter Days," and then there's a full band set live with Wallflowers songs old and new.
12/10/2002: Special Guest: Sondre Lerche
12/11/2002: Special Guest: Jerry Douglas Also Featured: Roman Candle
12/12/2002: Special Guest: Kim Richey
12/13/2002: Special Guest: Mark Knopfler
12/17/2002: Special Guest: Rhett Miller
12/18/2002: Special Guest: Lizzie West
12/19/2002: Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon join David Dye on this edition on the World Cafe in support of their collaborative CD Clone. This combination of guitar virtuoso Leo and Mike Gordon's from Phish is very inspired musically.
12/20/2002: Art Garfunkel and host David Dye meet up at Indre Studios in Philadelphia in front of a live audience. Like his new album, Everything Waits To Be Noticed, this is really a trio session, with Art, Maia Sharp and Buddy Mondlock. His new release contains the first song that Art Garfunkel has ever written. Expect to hear great songs with beautiful harmonies.
12/23/2002: Tune in to the World Cafe with David Dye to hear our picks for the best songs and albums of 2002. We'll cover all the genres including world music and reissues. Hey, this might even help you with last minute shopping!
12/24/2002: Join us for the first of our Seasonal Music Celebrations, as we listen to the quieter end of World Cafe style holiday music.
12/25/2002: Christmas Day is special on the World Cafe, with a visit from folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon. He's probably best known for his classic song Christmas in the Trenches and his new album, Greatest Story Never Told also has some fine holiday music. Tune in to hear him perform some of his new music live.
12/26/2002: Join us for our first of year-end best-of shows on the World Cafe. This one features two wonderful on-stage performances: one with Beck, recorded in Boston and one with Wilco, recorded shortly after Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was released.
12/27/2002: David Byrne, Elvis Costello, & Graham Nash join us for our next year-end best-of edition to the World Cafe, featuring a David Byrne concert with his stellar string section, recorded in the early part of 2002. Then, conversation and performance from Elvis Costello and Graham Nash on this year-end edition of the World Cafe.
01/02/2003: Ruben Blades
01/03/2003: Bryan Ferry
01/07/2003: Paul Brady
01/08/2003: Frank Black & The Catholics are coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. They're about to make a Broadway production based on the life and music of Black Francis/Frank Black. If you've been following his work since his days with The Pixies then you understand why he's truly worthy of such a tribute. Frank Black & The Catholics will play music from their 2 new CD's Black Letter Days and Devil's Workshop.
01/09/2003: Derek Trucks joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Derek is an extraordinary guitarist who creates Southern Rock music but isn't limited by the genre. His new CD, Joyful Noise, feature vocals from the likes of Solomon Burke, Ruben Blades, and Derek's wife, Susan Tedeschi.
01/10/2003: Aimee Mann is David Dye's special guest on the World Cafe. She has gone it alone in the making of her last two CD's and she's made some of the best music in her career. Aimee and her fantastic band will play a gorgeous set of music from her new CD Lost In Space.
01/13/2003: Singer-songwriter Kim Richey joins host David Dye for music and conversation on this edition of the World Cafe. Her lovely new CD Rise tells tales of loss, heartache and regret and has been correctly described as "nearly perfect".
01/14/2003: Kathleen Edwards is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Ontario-based Kathleen is a raw earthy singer songwriter who's new album Failer has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams. We think she's something really special!
01/15/2003: Feel's coming into the World Cafe studios to meet with host David Dye for music and conversation. Don't miss the energy, harmonies and classic pop songwriting that singer songwriter Scott Sax's has to offer in this wonderful live session.
01/16/2003: Ben Kweller joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Ben started playing Rock n Roll when he was a pre-teen and now in his early 20's he's on his third incarnation as a musical artist. He's fun & fresh, don't miss this great session!
01/17/2003: Susan Tedeschi is host David dye's special guest on the World Cafe. It's been a while since her incredible debut album but trust us, her new release Wait For Me truly is worth the delay. She'll be coming into the Cafe studio for a wonderful live set of this great new material.
01/20/2003: Mark Knopfler joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Tune in to hear music and conversation from this former Dire Straights principal's s latest solo album, The Ragpicker's Dream. The track Why Aye Man has already become a new Cafe favorite.
01/21/2003: Ramsay Midwood is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. He's been an actor and has developed into a formidable songwriter whose rough, raw songs remind us a bit of Tom Waits. His album Shoot Out at the OK Chinese Restaurant is a true gem, now out in the States on Vanguard Records.
01/22/2003: Singer-songwriter Bill Miller is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Bill is originally from the Stockbridge Munsee Indian Reservation in Northern Wisconsin. After traveling to write and record in Nashville, he is back at home in Wisconsin where he recorded his new album Spirit Rain. He 's planning on playing songs and some Native American flutes for us live.
01/23/2003: Chris Robinson is coming to the World Cafe. Chris is best known as the lead singer of the Black Crowes. We'll hear songs from his new solo album New Earth Mud, as he talks with the Cafe's Michaela Majoun.
01/24/2003: Ry Cooder joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Ry's latest trip to Cuba found him recording an album of mambo twang with the Cuban guitarist Manuel Galban. This project is fun stuff that sounds a lot like Duane Eddy meets Perez Prado!
01/27/2003: Rhett Miller is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Rhett Miller of Old 97's fame has released his first solo album in almost a decade late in 2002. The Instigator has smart lyrics and great hooks; it illustrates how witty & smart Rhett truly is.
01/28/2003: Andy Stochansky joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Andy first became known to music fans as Ani DiFranco's drummer. Now with his third album Five Star Motel he's in full singer songwriter glory. He'll stop by the Cafe studios to play some of his new material live.
01/29/2003: Interpol is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Interpol is the latest buzz band hailing from New York City. They'll join us for a fine set of music from their debut album Turn On The Bright Lights.
01/30/2003: Hobex is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. North Carolina's Hobex has a wonderful smooth soul sound. Lead by Greg Humphreys the former frontman of Dillon Fence, their music is instantly catchy.
01/31/2003: Jason Mraz is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Jason is a new singer songwriter from San Diego where his regular Tuesday night gig has lines out the door. You'll know why when you hear his witty insightful lyrics.
02/04/2003: Singer songwriter Essence joins World Cafe host David Dye on this edition of the show. Her confessional song Sleeping With The Driver has quickly become a new Cafe favorite. And yep, it's her real name and she comes by it honestly as the offspring of San Francisco Bay area hippies.
02/05/2003: On this World Cafe with David Dye It's everything you ever wanted to know about French music icon Serge Gainsbourg. David gets an opportunity to speak with biographer Sylvie Simmons about her new book A Fistful of Gitanes.
02/06/2003: Australian pop rocker Alex Lloyd joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Alex's albums are gorgeous multi layered affairs but we'll get to hear some great new music solo acoustic from his latest Watching Angels Mend CD.
02/07/2003: Aimee Mann is David Dye's special guest on the World Cafe. She has gone it alone in the making of her last two CD's and she's made some of the best music in her career. Aimee and her fantastic band will play a gorgeous set of music from her new CD Lost In Space.
02/11/2003: David Olney joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. This country folk rocker is highly regarded for his fine songwriting. Included in his credits are several of his original tunes, such as Deeper Well covered by the likes of Emmylou Harris. He's coming into the Cafe studios to play some great solo acoustic versions of songs from his new CD The Wheel.
02/12/2003: The guys from Soundtrack of Our Lives are host David Dyes guests on this edition of the World Cafe. This Swedish neo psychedelic band will perform music from their CD Behind The Music.
02/13/2003: Tune in for a great World Cafe session with Dar Williams live at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. She's back with a great new album The Beauty of the Rain. She'll play a fabulous live version of the new Cafe favorite I Saw a Bird Fly Away.
02/14/2003: Tune in for a great World Cafe session with Dar Williams live at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. She's back with a great new album The Beauty of the Rain. She'll play a fabulous live version of the new Cafe favorite I Saw a Bird Fly Away.
02/18/2003: Norah Jones joins host David Dye on the World Cafe in this encore from early 2002. This session was recorded before the release of her First Sessions CD. She'd recorded and toured with the Charlie Hunter Quartet and was just striking out on her own. Don't miss the Cafe's unveiling of this tremendous new talent including a lovely live version of Don't Know Why.
02/25/2003: Be Good Tanyas return to the World Cafe with host David Dye. This Vancouver based trio is back with a great second album entitled Chinatown. This release features old-timey inflected originals and bluegrass standards complete with their gorgeous brand of sweet vocal harmonies.
02/26/2003: The World Cafe with host David Dye takes a sonic look at the Sundance Award winning film Amandla: A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony. Director Lee Hirsch discusses his decade long journey to bring this documentary about anti-Apartheid protest music to the screen. David also gets an opportunity to speak with Vusi Mahlasela whose beautiful contemporary songs contribute greatly to this inspirational film about the power of music.
02/27/2003: Jeffrey Gaines is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Toward The Sun is the new Mitchell Froom produced CD that features the Cafe favorite Over and Over. This release really captures Jeffrey's lovely voice and also reflects his great love of The Beatles.
02/28/2003: Joan Osborne is our special guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Joan meets with the Cafe's Michaela Majoun to discuss her latest project How Sweet It Is. This CD features her formidable voice covering classic R&B and Soul tunes from the 1960's and '70's including Smiling Faces Sometime and Love's in Need of Love Today.
03/04/2003: Howard Fishman joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Howard has steeped himself in the old time jazz of New Orleans but the music he makes with his quartet is totally modern. Tune in to hear them perform selections from their fine new album Do What I Want.
03/05/2003: Smokey & Miho are host David Dye's guests on the World Cafe. Smokey Hormel is an multi-instrumentalist who's played with Beck, Tom Waits and even Johnny Cash. Miho Hatori is one half of the duo Cibo Matto. Together they share an immense love of Brazilian music. So it follows that they pay homage to one of the greats, Baden Powell, on their new EP Tempo de Amor. We'll move from a wonderful set of music from Smokey & Miho to play a full hour of warm Brazilian vibes.
03/06/2003: Warren Zanes is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Warren joined the noted roots rock band the Del Fuegos when he was just 17. From then on he's followed an interesting path acquiring two Masters degrees and a PhD. He's taken a break from lecturing undergrads to record his solo debut Memory Girls which features his distinctive brand of pop music.
03/07/2003: Patty Larkin is host David Dye's special guest on this World Cafe. She's back with a fabulous new album Red=Luck and she's bringing her band into the Cafe studio for the first time. Don't miss this chance to hear her beautifully crafted new songs paired with her outstanding guitar playing.
03/11/2003: Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Mark is one of the premier fiddlers of our time and he's back with a great new CD In Full Swing that features Wynton Marsalis & jazz vocalist Jane Monheit. He's delved into classical music playing his Fiddle Concerto with orchestras around the country but you can tune in to hear him play Django Reinhardt and Stephen Grappeli inspired jazz.
03/12/2003: Tim Easton is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Tim is a rock n roll singer songwriter who's just released his third album Break Your Mother's Heart. He's bringing his band into the studio to perform some of fine new tunes including the Cafe favorite Black Hearted Ways.
03/13/2003: Delbert McClinton joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. He started out playing with blues greats in Dallas, Texas in the 1950's and over the years Delbert has really soaked up the blues and made it his own. His latest CD Room To Breathe includes the new Cafe favorite Same Kind of Crazy and is a wonderful example of how roots music is still relevant.
03/14/2003: John Hammond is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. He 's had a career spanning more than 30 outstanding years playing the blues. Surprisingly he's just written his first song for his latest release Ready For Love. Be sure to listen in 'cause he's coming into the studio with one of the best blues-rock bands we've ever heard!
03/18/2003: Country singer Laura Cantrell is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Her second album When The Roses Bloom Again is an evocation of the Golden Age of Country music in the 1950's & 1960's. This release combines a perfect selection of covers with Laura's literate originals.
03/19/2003: Gutbucket & the Ethel are David Dye's guests on this edition of the World Cafe. Gutbucket is a raucous, arty rock band and much the same can be said for the string quartet Ethel. Tune in to hear the sonic combustion when they join together!
03/20/2003: The Delgados join host David Dye on the World Cafe. This Scottish folk-soul-indie-pop band is making their Cafe debut with a set of music drawn from their latest album Hate.
03/21/2003: The Clash members Mick Jones and Paul Simonon join David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. The Clash was just inducted into The Rock & Roll hall of Fame, they won a Grammy this year and they've just released a career spanning double CD. We catch up with Mick and Paul to talk about The Only Band That Matters.
03/24/2003: Susan Tedeschi is host David Dye's special guest on the World Cafe. It's been a while since her incredible debut album but trust us, her new release Wait For Me truly is worth the delay. She stopped by the Cafe studio for a wonderful live set of this great new material.
03/25/2003: Kathleen Edwards is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Ontario-based Kathleen is a raw earthy singer songwriter who's new album Failer has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams. We think she's something really special.
03/26/2003: Bryan Ferry is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Bryan has enjoyed a successful solo career in addition to his outstanding work in Roxy Music. His latest solo release Frantic finds Bryan at the top of his game. It includes the Cafe favorite Goddess of Love.
03/27/2003: Joan Osborne is our special guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Joan meets with the Cafe's Michaela Majoun to discuss her latest project How Sweet It Is. This CD features her formidable voice covering classic R&B and Soul tunes from the 1960's and '70's including Smiling Faces Sometime and Love's in Need of Love Today.
03/28/2003: The Wallflowers are host David Dye's guests on this special World Cafe. David gets a chance to sit down and talk with Jakob Dylan about the Wallflowers latest album Red Letter Days. Then there's a full band set live with Wallflowers songs old and new.
04/01/2003: Aaron Neville joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. He may be best known for the New Orleans sound he helped to fashion as part of the Neville Brothers. But with his exquisite falsetto voice, he's also ventured into other musical terrain including Country, pop and funk. His most recent release Believe is a tribute to his favorite gospel tunes.
04/02/2003: Supergrass joins the World Cafe's Ali Castellini on this edition of the show. This trio of British popsters is garnering an enthusiastic audience because their music is just so much fun! They'll play an acoustic set of tunes from their latest release Life On Other Planets and we welcome you to play a game of spot the musical influences.
04/03/2003: The boys from Koop are host David Dye's guests on the World Cafe. Oscar Simonsson and Magnus Zingmark are DJ's from Sweden who have created a great sample-laden new jazz/funk/electronica CD Waltz for Koop. Tune in and hear them successfully translate this music to a live band.
04/04/2003: Ben Harper joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. He's bringing his full band into the Cafe studio for the first time to perform a live set of music from his new album Diamonds On The Inside. Give this a listen, David thinks Diamonds may be his best work yet!
04/08/2003: Alexi Murdoch joins the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun on this edition of the show. Alexi is a British singer-songwriter whose musical influences include Nick Drake & John Martyn but he's made quite a name for himself in the LA music scene. His indie EP Four Songs has garnered a great deal of airplay and his song Orange Sky has already become a new Cafe favorite!
04/09/2003: Wes Cunningham is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. His sophomore album Pollyanna is a collection of sunny pop music including the upbeat Cafe favorite Good Good Feeling. He'll be stopping by the studio to give what promises to be a wonderful live performance.
04/10/2003: Ed Harcourt joins the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun for an in-depth conversation and performance of music from his latest fantastic release From Every Sphere.
04/11/2003: Roseanne Cash
04/14/2003: Delbert McClinton Delbert McClinton joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. He started out playing with blues greats in Dallas, Texas in the 1950’s and over the years Delbert has really soaked up the blues and made it his own. His latest CD “Room To Breathe” includes the new Cafe favorite “Same Kind of Crazy” and is a wonderful example of how roots music is still relevant.
04/15/2003: Damien Rice Singer songwriter Damien Rice makes his debut appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. His album “O” has had phenomenal popular & critical acclaim and has past double platinum in his native Ireland. It’s set to be released here in the States and one listen will show you what all the buzz is about.
04/16/2003: Calexico Calexico is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. This Tucson-based rock band will perform a live set of music from their fourth and most accessible CD “Feast of Wire” including the new Cafe favorite “Quattro, The World Drifts In.” Is this their best music to date? We think so!
04/17/2003: Charlie Hunter The Charlie Hunter Quintet joins host David Dye on this edition of the show. Charlie’s unusual 8-string guitar allows him to play both bass and guitar at the same time. He uses this musical sleight of hand to make powerful and approachable jazz-rock. The new CD is entitled “Right Now Move” and we’ll hear them play live.
04/18/2003: Daniel Lanois It’s a special World Cafe with producer, composer and performer Daniel Lanois from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. It’s been almost 9 years since his last album but his new CD “Shine” is well worth the wait! Join us for a remarkable live solo session.
04/21/2003: John Hammond John Hammond is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. He’s had a career spanning more than 30 outstanding years playing the blues. Surprisingly he’s just written his first song for his latest release “Ready For Love”. Be sure to listen in ‘cause he’s coming into the studio with one of the best blues-rock bands we’ve ever heard!
04/22/2003: The Folksmen The Folksmen, from the new film “A Mighty Wind”, join host David Dye on the World Cafe. The Folksmen reunite to play their hits from the early 60’s folk boom and a rousing cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up.”
04/23/2003: Jubilant Sykes Jubilant Sykes is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. He’s a classically trained singer who has made a remarkable album of pop songs entitled “Wait For Me”. His justifiably acclaimed baritone voice is something very special and not to be missed.
04/24/2003: Dan Bern Dan Bern and his band make their return to the World Cafe with host David Dye. They have a new album called “Fleeting Days” and we’ll get a chance to hear some of their great new songs in their live session from the Cafe studios.
04/25/2003: Joe Jackson It’s a special World Cafe with David Dye live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Can you imagine anything you did 25 years ago that you do better now? The Joe Jackson Band has reunited and as you’ll hear, sound better than ever in this session of classic and new songs.
04/28/2003: Rosanne Cash It’s a special World Cafe with Rosanne Cash and her band live from Indre studios in Philadelphia. Rosanne has just released her first new album in 10 years “Rules of Travel.” We’ll find out what she’s been up to and she’ll give a performance of new material and old favorites.
04/29/2003: Jenifer Jackson Jenifer Jackson is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. She's a New York City based singer-songwriter who has made a lovely pop album called .So High.. You.ll hear everything from Brazilian music influences to Dusty Springfield reflected in her music. She's bringing her band into the Caf studios to play live.
04/30/2003: Ibrahim Ferrer Buena Vista Social Club member Ibrahim Ferrer may have made his best album yet with his new one, .Buenos Hermanos.. He's coming into the World Cafe on this edition of the show. What a life, and what a great story -. to be forgotten one minute, and a worldwide sensation the next! Also, we.ll join the world in wishing Willie Nelson a happy 70th birthday as we revisit one of his Cafe sessions.
05/01/2003: The Bad Plus The Bad Plus joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. The Bad Plus is a piano-based, jazz-powered trio. The group stretches out musically in a live session with songs from their new album, “These Are the Vistas.”
05/02/2003: Pete Yorn Pete Yorn is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. He is, quite simply, a great rock songwriter. His second album, “Day I Forgot,” picks up where his gold record selling debut left off. Tune in to hear him in a live Cafe session. And count on David to spin an exciting & eclectic blend of music!
05/05/2003: Alexi Murdoch Alexi Murdoch joins the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun on this edition of the show. Alexi is a British singer-songwriter whose musical influences include Nick Drake & John Martyn but he's made quite a name for himself in the LA music scene. His indie EP "Four Songs" has garnered a great deal of airplay and his song "Orange Sky" has already become a new Cafe favorite!
05/06/2003: Vienna Teng Vienna Teng is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Vienna started playing classical guitar as a child but discovered her singer-songwriter voice while at Stanford serenading her dorm mates. There really is something special about her hybrid brand of music. She plays music from her debut CD “Waking Hour” live in our studio on the next World Cafe.
05/07/2003: Vic Chesnutt Vic Chesnutt is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Vic is another musical gem from the cultural hotbed of Athens, Georgia. His new album, “Silver Lake” may be his best produced one yet. He and his fabulous band will perform some new songs including a version of “In My Way, Yes” the studio.
05/08/2003: Michael Nesmith Mike Nesmith is David Dye’s special guest on this World Cafe. Mike is so much more than just a former Monkee! A true renaissance man, he’s done outstanding work in a huge variety of fields including video, computers, books and music. Also, David will play a wonderful melange of tunes!
05/09/2003: Ani DiFranco Ani DiFranco joins host David Dye on this World Cafe. Her latest album “Evolve” is a swan song to her long-time touring band. Now she’s back playing solo and will do a special session for the World Cafe, live from our affiliate, WFPK in Louisville, KY.
05/12/2003: The Folksmen The Folksmen from the new film “A Mighty Wind” join host David Dye on the World Cafe. The Folksmen reunite to play their hits from the early 60’s folk boom and a rousing cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up.”
05/13/2003: Phil Roy Phil Roy joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Phil spent the first years of his career as a songwriter for hire. Great things happened for him when he started singing his own songs. We’ll hear some of the songs from his new album “Issues + Options” live in the studio. We’ll also hear from Boston-based singer-songwriters, Rachel Davis and Deb Talan on the next World Cafe.
05/14/2003: Vesica Pisces Vesica Pisces are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. What started out as a high school collaboration in Salem Massachusetts has grown into a terrific rock band. They’ll play songs from their new album “Halfway to Naked” live in the Cafe studios.
05/15/2003: Ben Taylor Ben Taylor Band joins host David Dye on this World Cafe. Yes, Ben Taylor is Carly Simon and James Taylor’s son, and he continues the family business as an extraordinary singer-songwriter in his own right. We’ll hear a live set of songs from the new release “Famous Among the Barns” including a lovely version of the new Cafe favorite “Islands”.
05/16/2003: The Thorns The Thorns are host David Dye’s special guests on this edition of the show. This super band combines the talents of singer-songwriters Shawn Mullins, Matthew Sweet, and Pete Droge! Their harmonizing is truly a beautiful sound! Hear the songs they wrote together in this live session including the new Cafe favorite “I Can’t Remember”.
05/20/2003: Michael Gulezian Acoustic Guitar Extravaganza with Michael Gulezian and archive sessions from Leo Kottke & Michael Hedges.
05/21/2003: May Lee's Corvette Mary Lee’s Corvette joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Led by Mary Lee Kortes, this band recently made a splash with their 2-track re-recording of Bob Dylan’s album “Blood on the Track.” Now their back with a studio album of their great original tunes “700 Miles.”
05/22/2003: Lizz Wright Jazz vocalist Lizz Wright is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Lizz is a gifted songwriter who has one of those rare voices that stops you in your tracks. She also does fine vocal interpretations of jazz standards. She’s bringing her band into the Cafe studios for a beautiful live performance.
05/23/2003: Widespread Panic It’s a jam band packed show on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. In the first hour, Widespread Panic pays a visit. Bassist Dave Schools will give us a preview of the upcoming Bonnoro Festival. Next up Pseudopod joins David in the studio for music and conversation. And count on David to spin an exciting & eclectic blend of tunes!
05/27/2003: The Waifs The Waifs join host David Dye on the World Cafe. This Aussie folk rock trio includes sisters Vickie and Donna Simpson. These days they’re living the folk wayfarer’s lifestyle. They’re stopping by the studio to perform songs from their latest effort “Up All Night.”
05/28/2003: Junior The Austrailian band Junior are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. They’re in the US for the release of their debut in The States “Restless”.
05/29/2003: John Eddie Rocker John Eddie is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. He entitled his smashing comeback album “Who The Hell is John Eddie?” Well, this session with John and his band should go a long way to answering that question! Get ready for a set of great new material.
05/30/2003: Richard Thompson Troubadour Richard Thompson is David Dye’s special guest on this World Cafe live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. He’s back with a phenomenal new trio album “The Old Kit Bag.” Join us for a stellar session with some amazing performances from Richard on electric guitar!
06/03/2003: Mary Fahl Mary Fahl is host David Dye’s guest on this World Cafe. The gorgeous voice of October Project has taken her time re-entering the music scene. As you’ll hear she does it in style with her new CD “The Other Side of Time”.
06/04/2003: Laura Love Laura Love stops by the studio for music and conversation with the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun. We’ll hear some tunes from her latest solo release, Welcome To Pagan Place.
06/05/2003: The Minus 5 The Minus 5 is coming to the World Cafe, with Scott McCaughey leading this incarnation of the band.
06/06/2003: Bruce Cockburn Veteran Singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn is host David Dye’s special guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Plus, you’ll hear a wonderful live version of the new Cafe favorite “Open.”
06/10/2003: Taj Mahal Taj Mahal returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Taj’s latest release with The Hula Band is Hanapepe Dream, a collection of Hawaiian tunes.
06/11/2003: Les Nubians Les Nubians join host David Dye on The World Cafe.
06/12/2003: Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes is our special guest on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. From Stax Records songwriter and producer to worldwide pop star, Isaac Hayes has done it all. The voice of Chef from the animated series South Park joins us to talk about his fascinating career. We’ll also listen to some of his classic tracks including the theme song “Shaft.”
06/13/2003: Steely Dan Steely Dan are coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Walter Becker and Donald Fagan have a new album called Everything Must Go. For the first time ever on the World Cafe, we have a chance to sit down and talk with two of music’s great minds. We’ll hear a great live version of the classic “Bodhisattva.”
06/17/2003: eastmountainsouth Eastmountainsouth join host David Dye on the World Cafe.
06/18/2003: The Last Hombres featuring Levon Helm The Last Hombres featuring Levon Helm join host David Dye on the World Cafe. Tune in to hear the latest from the ex-Band singer/drummer Levon.
06/19/2003: Johnny Marr and the Healers Johnny Marr is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Formerly The Smiths' guitarist, he has a great new CD Boomslang out with his band, The Healers. It includes the new Cafe favorite “Down On The Corner.” Later, David will spin an exciting and eclectic blend of music!
06/20/2003: Steve Winwood Steve Winwood joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Steve has been a major figure in the rock n’ roll scene for nearly 4 decades now. After taking part in Blind Faith, The Spencer Davis Group, and Traffic, he began doing outstanding solo work. His new album About Time includes the new Cafe favorite "Different Light."
06/23/2003: Michael Gulezian 6 strings & 12 strings, today it’s an encore of the acoustic guitar extravaganza on the World Cafe with David Dye. Michael Gulezian comes into the studio to play live and we’ll revisit and archive Cafe sessions with the acknowledged masters Leo Kottke & Michael Hedges!
06/24/2003: Lizz Wright Jazz vocalist Lizz Wright is David Dye’s guest on this encore World Cafe. Lizz is a gifted songwriter who has one of those rare voices that stops you in your tracks. She also does fine vocal interpretations of jazz standards. She stopped by the Cafe studios with her band for a beautiful live performance.
06/25/2003: Richard Thompson Troubadour Richard Thompson is David Dye’s special guest on this encore World Cafe from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. He’s back with a phenomenal new trio album The Old Kit Bag. Join us for a stellar session with some amazing performances from Richard on electric guitar!
06/26/2003: Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals Ben Harper joins host David Dye on this World Cafe encore. He brought his full band into the Cafe studio for the first time to perform a live set of music from his new album Diamonds On The Inside. Give it a listen, as David thinks Diamonds may be his best work yet.
06/27/2003: Joe Jackson It’s a special encore World Cafe with David Dye from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Can you imagine anything you did 25 years ago that you do better now? The Joe Jackson Band has reunited and, as you’ll hear, sound better than ever in this session of classic and new songs.
06/30/2003: Mary Fahl is host David Dye's Guest on this World Cafe. Mary, best known as the gorgeous voice of October Project, has taken her time re-entering the music scene. As you'll hear she does it in style with her new CD "The Other Side of Time".
07/01/2003: Acoustic guitar whiz Kaki King joins host David Dye on the next World Cafe. Many have marveled at this young woman's live performances, including the crowd at this year's Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee. She'll play an intimate live set for us on the next World Cafe.
07/02/2003: Ian McCulloch Ian McCulloch is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. The former front man of Echo and the Bunnymen has a new solo album called Slidling and it’s his premiere appearance on the Cafe. Though much of his music is very serious, Ian is hilarious, as you’ll hear when he joins us for an acoustic set.
07/03/2003: Marcia Ball joins host David Dye on this World Cafe. Marcia and her band will play a set of songs for us from the new album "So Many Rivers." She continues to be one of the best piano playing blues musicians out there. Tune in to hear her live, also there's music from Shelby Lynne, Paul Simon, and John Hiatt and the Goners.
07/04/2003: John Mellencamp is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! David will sit down to talk with John about his new roots and blues album "Trouble No More." We'll find out about the months of research that went into finding the right songs and hear an exciting live in-studio recording.
07/07/2003: The great roots and blues man Taj Mahal returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Taj's latest release with The Hula Band is "Hanapepe Dream," a collection of Hawaiian tunes. We'll get a chance to hear him play live with his great trio!
07/08/2003: Rani Arbo and her new band Daisy Mayhem are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Rani is the former lead singer of the band Salamander Crossing and she's just released a new CD "Gambling Eden." Don't miss this fabulous performance!
07/09/2003: Robert Palmer is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Robert's best known for his song, "Addicted to Love" and its accompanying music video. Robert's got a new blues album, "Drive" and we'll find out about the inspiration for this project.
07/10/2003: Michelle Shocked joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Michelle has just released great new album called "Texas Campfire Takes". After extricating herself from record company limbo Michelle is a free woman, and she makes her first appearance on the World Cafe in almost 10 years.
07/11/2003: Don't miss a fabulous set with Ziggy Marley and his band on the World Cafe with David Dye. The legacy of Ziggy's father Bob Marley is clearly present in this young star's work. He and his band will be playing material from their new album "Dragonfly".
07/14/2003: Veteran singer songwriter Bruce Cockburn is host David Dye's special guest on Monday. Bruce has just released his 27th album "You've Never Seen Everything." We'll hear about art, politics and Bruce's evolution as a musician and songwriter. Plus you'll hear a wonderful live version of the new Cafe favorite "Open."
07/15/2003: Pat Metheny is David's guest on Tuesday. Though primarily known as a jazz guitarist, Pat discovered that he had a different kind of acoustic guitar album in him as well. We'll talk with him and get a chance to hear this new style when he plays a solo set. As always, David will also be spinning and exciting and interesting mix of music!
07/16/2003: Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Gemma's debut album, "Night on My Side," is very inventively produced, making for a truly original album. We think she's something very special and she'll play a great set live for us.
07/17/2003: Yo La Tengo join host David Dye on the World Cafe. Their fans call them the best band in America and David agrees that they certainly have made some of the best albums over the past 10 years. Don't miss this Hoboken band's appearance on the World Cafe.
07/18/2003: Joan Armatrading is one of music's few total originals and you'll be happy to hear she's sounding as good as ever. She and her band join us for a set live from Indre Studios. As always, you can also count on a great mix of eclectic and interesting music!
07/19/2003: XPN Broadcasts Live from Singer Songwriter Weekend!!!
07/21/2003: The duo Eastmountainsouth is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Their self-titled debut, which includes the song “Ghost” has just been released to critical acclaim.
07/22/2003: The extraordinary Gillian Welch and her partner David Rawlings join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Two musicians have never sounded more soulful than on this live set of songs from Gillian’s new album, “Soul Journey”. Tune in for this great session and exciting music from Tracy Chapman, Warren Zevon, and the Buena Vista Social Club!
07/23/2003: The great soul jazz organ trio, Soulive are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Brothers Alan and Neil Evans have always had a vision of a funkier kind of jazz. Along with the rest of the band, they seem to have perfected this sound on their new self-titled live album. They’ll play a fabulous set, plus, we’ve got music from Ziggy Marley, Talking Heads, and Susan Tedeschi!
07/24/2003: Amy Rigby joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Amy is an amazing woman who balances her career in music with the responsibilities of being a single mom. As a result, Amy’s new album, “Til the Wheels Fall Off,” runs the gamut from humorous to soul-wrenching.
07/25/2003: The Dixie Chicks are making their premiere appearance the World Cafe with David Dye. We’ll sit down with Natalie Maines, Emily Erwin, and Martie Seidel to talk about their music and their extraordinary success. Later, we welcome the energetic group Guster back to the Cafe. This Boston-based trio has reinvented their sound on the new album “Keep It Together”. Don’t miss these two exciting guests, or the great mix of music we’ve got lined up!
07/26/2003: While he may be best known for the series of MTV videos he made in the 1980’s, featuring leggy blank-faced models, Robert Palmer is a serious soul singer whose early works won more critical than commercial praise. Raised on the island of Malta, Palmer grew up listening to singers like Peggy Lee. He’s only just discovered the blues music that his English contemporaries embraced back in the 1960’s. His new CD of blues music is called Drive.
07/29/2003: Bobby Bare Jr. is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. The son of the 70's country star will play songs from his latest album, "Young Criminals Starvation League." Don't miss this fabulous session!
07/30/2003: Turin Brakes is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. This band's newest album, "Ether Song" has made them big stars in England and now they are gaining momentum here in the US. One listen to the voice of lead singer Ollie Knights and you'll understand why. Join us for an intimate acoustic session, plus more great music on this edition of the Cafe.
07/31/2003: Sam Roberts joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. This young rock n' roll songwriter from Montreal has enjoyed enormous success all over Canada. Now his new album, "We Were Born in a Flame" is starting to catch on here in the US. He'll play live, plus, we'll have a great mix of eclectic and interesting music!
08/01/2003: The Jayhawks join us on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. Don't miss this superb live session with the Cafe's Michaela Majoun as they play songs from their critically acclaimed new album "Rainy Day Music." As always, you can also count on David to play a great mix of eclectic and interesting music!
08/05/2003: Grand Drive is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Some say that their country-rock sound is Americana, but this band hails from Britain. We'll talk about their roots and hear a fantastic live set. Later in the show, Joyce Anderson will join us. This talented singer-songwriter and fiddler will play songs from her new CD, "Right Where I Should Be."
08/06/2003: Will Hoge is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Will and his band will play songs from their recently released sophomore album, "Blackbird on a Lonely Wire." Don't miss this great session!
08/07/2003: Los Lonely Boys are David Dye's guests on this edition of the World Cafe. Straight out of San Angelo, Texas, these three brothers got their start in music by playing with their dad in Texas roadhouses. We'll hear songs from their self-titled new album including the new Cafe favorite, "Heaven."
08/08/2003: The legendary band Third World makes their premiere appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. They'll play an excellent set of songs from their latest album "Ain't Givin Up" as well as some old favorites.
08/11/2003: The Cash Brothers join host David Dye for a special edition of the World Cafe from The Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. We'll hear songs from their fabulous new album, "A Brand New Night".
08/12/2003: Jesse Harris joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe as part of our annual Week at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. Jesse penned many of the songs for Norah Jones' Grammy Award winning album, "Come Away With Me," and now he has released an album of his own music called "The Secret Sun." He'll play some of these great songs for us, plus there's music from Dar Williams, Damien Rice, and Los Lobos!
08/13/2003: Scott Miller and The Commonwealth are David Dye's guests on this special edition of the World Cafe from the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. Scott has just released a fabulous album with his new band, which is called "Upside Downside." Scott's a great storyteller as you'll hear when he and his band play live.
08/14/2003: Marshall Crenshaw joins David Dye live on stage at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh on this edition of the World Cafe. Marshall is a songwriting treasure. We'll hear a performance of songs from his new album "What's in the Bag?" when Marshall joins us with his hollow body electric guitar for this fantastic live set.
08/15/2003: Erin McKeown is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. In one of our favorite Cafe sessions this year, Erin tells us about the songs on her new album "Grand." Don't miss our final session from this year's Week at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh when Erin and her three-piece band reinvent some of these new songs in a spectacular live performance.
08/19/2003: Lisa Germano is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. You may have seen Lisa in the past, playing violin on tour with the likes of John Mellencamp and Neil Finn. The unique thing about this singer-songwriter's music is how open and emotional it is.
08/20/2003: Orchestra Baobab is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. This dance band from Senegal was a worldwide sensation in the early 80's and they have reunited for their latest album, "Specialist in All Styles." Orchestra Baobab's smooth, sensual, hypnotic sound will amaze you when they play a live set.
08/21/2003: The band Fountains of Wayne is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. These power popsters have really hit it big with their latest release, "Welcome Interstate Managers." We'll talk with Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood about this new album and the group's many other projects, plus there's tons of music from Guster, Smashing Pumpkins, and Leona Ness!
08/22/2003: Train joins the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun at Indre Studios in Philadelphia! This San Francisco bay area band has been a huge success since the release of their first album, and their newest CD, "My Private Nation," continues the streak. We'll get a chance to hear a great acoustic performance plus, we'll have music from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Talking Heads, and Kim Richie! And, Gene Shay will be stopping by to talk about this year's Philadelphia Folk Festival - August 22 - 24.
08/25/2003: Michelle Shocked joins David Dye on this special encore World Cafe. Michelle has just released a great new album "Texas Campfire Takes." After extricating herself from record company limbo Michelle is a free woman, and she makes her first appearance on the World Cafe in almost 10 years.
08/28/2003: Steely Dan joins us for this special encore World Cafe. Walter Becker and Donald Fagan have a new album "Everything Must Go." We have a chance to sit down for the first time ever on the World Cafe and talk with two of music's great minds. We'll hear a great live version of the classic "Bodhisattva."
09/01/2003: Los Lonely Boys make their premiere appearance on the World Cafe with host David Dye. This west-Texas band is comprised of three brothers: Henry, Jojo and Ringo Garza. They’ve just released their self-titled debut which includes the new Cafe favorite “Heaven.”
09/02/2003: Rodney Crowell returns to the World Cafe with David Dye! He’s bringing his full band in to perform new songs from his latest release “Fate’s Right Hand.” This album finds one of our favorite alt-country songwriters taking a hard look at himself in midlife.
09/03/2003: Soul Singer Howard Tate joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Tune into hear about his cult classic 1967 album, a lost decade, and his new release “Rediscovered.” Howard recorded the original version of the song “Get It While You Can” that was later released by Janis Joplin & he still has one of the sweetest falsettos in contemporary music.
09/04/2003: Butterfly Boucher makes her debut on the World Cafe with David Dye. This Australian rock songwriter played all the instruments on her lovely debut album “Flutterby”. She’s taught her band all the parts and they’re coming into the studio to play a set of music.
09/05/2003: The fabulous Liz Phair joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. She’s back with a new self titled CD that includes the new Cafe favorite “Why Can’t I?” This latest release reflects a more polished and refined Liz but not to worry, she hasn’t lost her trademark raunchiness! She’s stopping by the studio for an intimate duo performance and conversation about some of the dramatic changes since her amazing indie debut a decade ago.
09/08/2003: Erin McKeown is David Dye’s guest on this World Cafe. In one of our favorite Cafe sessions this year, Erin tells us about the songs on her new album “Grand.” Don’t miss our final session from this year’s Week at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh when Erin and her three-piece band reinvent some of these new songs in a spectacular live performance.
09/09/2003: Legendary Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Joe is back with a new album called “Streets of Sin.” These new songs explore the world beyond the Lone Star state, as you’ll hear on this fantastic acoustic session.
09/10/2003: It’s another great day of music on the World Cafe with David Dye! In the first hour of the show, singer- songwriter extraordinaire Chris Smither comes by to play music from his great new album “Train Home.” This release includes some fabulous covers like the new Cafe favorite “Crocodile Man” originally done by Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. In the second hour we revisit an incredible live session with the giant of North Mississippi Blues, R L Burnside.
09/11/2003: The California band Grandaddy joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. They’ll play songs from their fantastic new album “Sumday.” Plus, in the second hour of the show, we’ll hear a fascinating conversation with Damon Albarn, leader of the British band Blur. We’ll find out what’s up with Blur and Damon’s animated alter ego, Gorillaz.
09/12/2003: Indigenous is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! This blues-rock family band has just released a great new self-titled CD and they’re coming into Cafe studios for music and conversation. This session will include a great live version of “C’mon Suzie.” Later in the second hour we’ll pay tribute to the late Warren Zevon.
09/15/2003: Lisa Germano joins host David Dye on World Cafe. You may have seen Lisa in the past, playing violin on tour with the likes of John Mellencamp and Neil Finn. The unique thing about this singer-songwriter's music is how open and emotional it is. We'll hear some of the songs from her evocative new album, Lullaby For Liquid Pig" as well as lots more exciting and eclectic music on this edition of the World Cafe.
09/16/2003: Folk Legend David Bromberg is making his debut performance on the World Cafe! In this special session David will play some live tunes and let's us in on the secrets of his fascinating gig as the foremost vintage violin trader in America. Plus there's music from B.B.
09/17/2003: Bluesman Guy Davis is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Guy was born into a theatrical family - his parents are accomplished actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee - but it was his grandparents' stories of life in the South that really inspired him as a musician. Guy joins us for an outstanding live session with songs from his new album, "Chocolate to the Bone,"plus there's tons of music from other World Cafe artists!
09/18/2003: Maktub is coming to the World Cafe! Who knew that Seattle, the city that gave us Jimi Hendrix and grunge music, would also give us this fabulous neo-soul band? Maktub, anchored by the amazing voice of Reggie Watts, stops by the World Cafe for a fantastic live session with songs from their new album, Khronos.
09/19/2003: Gregg Allman joins the World Cafe’s Ali Castellini on this edition of the show. Gregg has pronounced the Allman Brothers Band’s latest album “Hittin’ the Note” their best since “Eat A Peach”. As a special treat we’ll hear some exclusive live performances! Later host David Dye will play lots of great music from some of your favorite Cafe artists.
09/23/2003: Texas based singer-songwriter Terri Hendrix is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Terri created her latest album, The Ring, with the help of producer and steel guitar legend Lloyd Maines. Terri’s open spirit is what really makes her songs great, as you’ll hear in our live session. Plus, we’ll meet Tywanna Jo Baskette from Tennessee. Songwriting seems to come naturally to Tywanna, and she’ll play some of the unique creations from her album Fancy Blue for us.
09/24/2003: Robert Cray joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Robert just keeps getting better -- over his last few albums he’s truly developed a voice to go with his amazing guitar playing. He’ll play a fabulous live session for us including the new Cafe favorite “Back Door Slam”, plus there’s tons more exciting and eclectic music you won’t want to miss!
09/25/2003: Poi Dog Pondering join David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. You may remember Poi Dog Pondering as a hippie band from Austin, Texas. Well, they’ve moved to Chicago and their style has evolved into a house music sound. They will play some songs from their innovative new release, In Seed Comes Fruit, live from their new home in Chicago.
09/26/2003: Tori Amos
09/29/2003: Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Chris Smither is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. He’ll play music from his great new album “Train Home.” This release includes some fabulous covers like the new Cafe favorite “Crocodile Man” originally done by Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer.
09/30/2003: It’s all Beatles today on the World Cafe with David Dye! Larry Kirwan, best known as the lead singer of the Celtic-rock band Black 47, has turned novelist. He’ll join us to talk about his new book “Liverpool Fantasy” that imagines what life would be like if the Beatles had broken up in 1963. Later in the show, Larry Kane, the only radio journalist to tour with the Beatles in 1964 and ‘65, will tell us all about his new book “Ticket to Ride.” Larry gives a truly unique behind the scenes view of this legendary band.
10/01/2003: The North Mississippi Allstars join David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe! Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson and Chris Chew may have created their best album yet with their third release, Polaris. The Allstars break out of the Blues mold here with some fantastic new pop tunes. They’ll play live for us, plus you can always count on David to spin a great mix of music from other Cafe artists.
10/02/2003: The Soul of John Black is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Christopher Thomas and John Bigham have impressive backgrounds in jazz and funk – they’ve played with the likes of Betty Carter and Miles Davis. Now these funky singer-songwriters are carving their own niche in the music scene, as you’ll hear during our live session. As always, there will also be a great mix of eclectic and exciting music you won’t want to miss!
10/03/2003: My Morning Jacket joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Is this unassuming band from Louisville, Kentucky the next big thing? David thinks they certainly have the passion and the songwriting talent to make it. Front man Jim James and company play a great live set for us with songs from the new album It Still Moves, plus we’ve got lots more great music lined up for the show!
10/06/2003: Folk Legend David Bromberg is making his debut performance on the World Cafe with host David Dye! In this special session David will play some live tunes and let us in on the secrets of his fascinating gig as the foremost vintage violin trader in America.
10/07/2003: Robinella & the CC Stringband are David Dye’s guests on this edition of the World Cafe. Hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, this band’s combination of country and swing is wisely built around Robinella’s outstanding voice. You’ll be transported back to simpler times while listening to this fabulous live session, plus we’ve got tons more music from some of your favorite Cafe artists!
10/08/2003: David Lindley joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. David is probably best known as Jackson Browne’s longtime sideman but he’s also a master of many instruments, an avid world music fan, and a most engaging guest. Don’t miss this fascinating live session, or the exciting mix of music we’ve got lined up for the show!
10/09/2003: Sidestepper is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! If you combine stellar British DJ and producer Richard Blair with some of Colombia’s best musicians, you get the dance floor-filling groove of Sidestepper. We still can’t believe these guys fit in our studio because the sound they produce is so huge! They’ll play songs from their recently released album “3am: In Beats We Trust,” plus, count on David to play an exciting mix of eclectic and interesting music!
10/10/2003: Suzanne Vega joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. She is one of the most literate voices in songwriting today. With her restrained voice and sophisticated musings, the native New Yorker rose to prominence in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. She now hosts the public radio show American Mavericks and she’s out with a “best of” CD called Retrospective.
10/13/2003: Bluesman Guy Davis is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Guy was born into a theatrical family - his parents are accomplished actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee - but it was his grandparents’ stories of life in the South that really inspired him as a musician. Guy joins us for an outstanding live session with songs from his new album, “Chocolate to the Bone,” plus there’s tons of music from other Cafe artists!
10/14/2003: Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. This talented artist grew up in Idaho, and by way of Oberlin College in Ohio, he made his way to up to Boston. His music reflects his experiences in all of these places. Josh’s latest release, “Hello Starling” has a refreshingly different viewpoint, making it possibly the best singer-songwriter album of the year. Tune in for this fabulous live session, plus we’ve got tons of great tunes lined up for the show!
10/15/2003: Soul sensation Joss Stone is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe! When you hear this powerful voice, you’ll never believe it’s coming from the mouth of a 16-year-old girl. Joss created her debut album, “Soul Sessions” with the support of musical greats such as Betty Wright and Questlove from The Roots who will both join us to talk about Joss. This album of covers really showcases Joss’s marvelous talent.
10/16/2003: David Bowie is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! David is known for his edgy and original style. His innovative new album, “Reality,” features some of the best new material we’ve heard from him in a while. In this great live session David will tell us all about the new CD and play some live versions of these fantastic songs.
10/17/2003: Elvis Costello joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe! Elvis wrote his new album “North” - a suite of songs tracing the arc of a love affair - at the piano. It’s a perfect autumn album. He’ll join us from the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City to talk about the album and play some live versions of these fabulous new songs.
10/21/2003: Ricky Scaggs is David Dye’s guest on this World Cafe. Ricky is one of the leaders in the neo traditional country music movement. He re-energized country music in the 1980s and produced eight chart-topping songs. He’s also one of today’s foremost mandolin, guitar and fiddle pickers. Along with Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs, he was just profiled in the PBS special, The Three Pickers. His new album is called Live at the Charleston Music Hall.
10/22/2003: Bluesman Otis Taylor returns to the World Cafe with David Dye! After his triumphant sweep of the WC Handy Awards for his amazing album White African, Otis is back with a new CD Truth Is Not Fiction. He continues to write overwhelmingly convincing songs about the dark side of the blues. Tune in to hear music and conversation from the Cafe studios plus we’ve got tons of great tunes lined up for the show!
10/23/2003: Dandy Warhols join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Courtney Taylor-Taylor & Brent DeBoer join us for an acoustic session of songs from their latest release “Welcome To The Monkey House”. This project emphasizes their great songwriting skills in the raw.
10/24/2003: Randy Newman is David Dye’s guest on The World Cafe. He’s is just re-recorded some of his best songs alone at the piano for the Randy Newman songbook Volume 1. This releases gives us a great opportunity to sit down with this Academy Award winning composer and songwriter to hear songs from throughout his stellar career. Then stay tuned for some great new music!
10/28/2003: Singer songwriter Jesse DeNatale joins David Dye for his debut performance on World Cafe. This Northern California native is a true find. His emotionally deep singer-songwriter compositions are reminiscent of early Van Morrison. Tom Waits has given Jesse the thumbs up, and you can hear this great new talent for yourself as he performs songs from his debut album Shangri-La West.
10/29/2003: Kim Wilson is coming to the World Cafe. Kim is the harmonica-playing front man of The Fabulous Thunderbirds but on his own he makes tougher albums that showcase his virtuoso talent on blues harp. Kim will play an acoustic set for us with songs from his latest solo album, Lookin' For Trouble.
10/30/2003: Billy Bob Thornton is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Before Billy Bob became hugely successful as a screenwriter, director, and actor, he was a rock musician. He has never strayed from his musical roots, and he'll stop by the Cafe to play some songs from his second album The Edge of the World. Don't miss this great session, and the fabulous mix of songs we've got lined up for this show!
10/31/2003: Sting joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe! Sting's just released a fabulous new album Sacred Love. Join us for this amazing opportunity to hear his debut performance on the World Cafe as he, and his full band, plays some great live versions of these new songs. As always, there will also be a terrific mix of tunes you won't want to miss!
11/04/2003: As part of Public Radio’s series “Who’s Democracy is it?” the World Cafe presents a special segment called “Songs of Freedom” featuring a live performance by the Blind Boys of Alabama. We’ll also hear fascinating conversations with Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Jackson Browne and Def Jam records founder Russell Simmons. Don’t miss this amazing chance to hear some of the music industry’s most outspoken talents discuss the topic of freedom and democracy.
11/05/2003: The Dixie Hummingbirds are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. The famed gospel group is celebrating their 75th year as a group! Their new album, “Diamond Jubilation: 75th Anniversary” was recorded with members of The Band and we’ll get a chance to hear some great live versions of these songs. Plus, later in the show, pianist Marcus Roberts pays tribute to legendary jazz musician Jelly Roll Morton. As always, we’ve also got a fantastic mix of tunes lined up.
11/06/2003: Steadman is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Simon Steadman leads this wonderfully melodic British rock band that has already caught the attention of Sir Paul McCartney. We’ll hear songs from their album “Carried” in a great live session, plus there’s tons of exciting and eclectic music from some of your favorite Cafe artists.
11/07/2003: REM is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! They have just released a new best-of collection called “In Time.” We’ll talk with Michael Stipe about the Warner Brothers years and hear lots of REM favorites. You won’t want to miss this great session or the fantastic mix of tunes David’s got lined up for the show!
11/11/2003: Andrew Bird is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. This talented violinist and former leader of the group Bowl of Fire is now out on his own with no loss of musical momentum. He recorded his new album, “ Weather Systems,” in a barn on a family farm but he’ll play some live versions of these songs for us in the very different surroundings of the World Cafe studio. You won’t want to miss this fabulous session, plus, there’s tons of great music from other Cafe Artists!
11/12/2003: Jonny Lang joins the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun! Jonny may be a young bluesman but he certainly “gets it.” At 22, he’s already got two solid solo blues albums under his belt and he’s back with a third, “Long Time Coming.” He’ll play live with material from this album, including the new Cafe favorite “Red Light.”
11/13/2003: The Mavericks join the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun. The Mavericks’ lead singer Raul Malo thought that he was making a solo album, but it ended up sounding so much like his old band, that he decided to get them back together to complete the project. Join us for an opportunity to hear one of the most incredible voices of our time, as Raul, and the rest of the Mavericks, perform songs from their new self-titled album.
11/14/2003: Rickie Lee Jones joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe! Inspired by the political aftermath of 9/11 and looking to put some warmth back into her music, Rickie created her new album “The Evening Of My Best Day,” which David thinks may be her best since “Flying Cowboys.” Rickie and her full band will perform live for us, plus there’s an exciting and eclectic mix of music you won’t want to miss!
11/18/2003: Join us for a live session with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. Is there anything these guys can’t play? We’ll try to answer that question and more, as we listen to live versions of some of the diverse tunes on their fabulous new 3-disc album “ Little Worlds.”
11/19/2003: Westside Chicago Bluesman Eddy Clearwater is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Eddy has always loved Rockabilly music, so hooking with Surf-a-billy masters Los Straitjackets provided him with a perfect opportunity to explore this style and make a great album! We’ll hear songs from this new release, “Rock and Roll City,” plus some new Los Straitjackets music. And as always, there’s tons of exciting and eclectic music lined up for the show!
11/20/2003: Howie Day joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Howie is touring with a full band these days – quite a development from the early days of his career when he was playing solo in Boston-area coffeehouses. However, we’ll get the chance to hear an exclusive solo session with songs from his new album “Stop All the World Now.”
11/21/2003: Rufus Wainwright is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Rufus’ intricate and innovative style has earned him great critical acclaim since he emerged onto the scene in 1998 with his self-titled debut. We’ll hear some live versions of the songs from his new album “Want One” in a fabulous solo performance.
11/25/2003: Merle Haggard is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! You can count on one hand the number of living Country music greats, and Merle is certainly one of them. He defined California Country in the 1960s and his hit “Okie from Muskogee” made him a political lightning rod. He’s got a new political song and amazing stories to tell, as we’ll hear when he joins us to play songs from his latest release “Like Never Before.
11/26/2003: Carlos Guitarlos is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Carlos has played to packed LA clubs and on street corners in San Francisco. There’s a Hollywood movie in the works about Carlos’ life and Van Halen even wrote a song about his band, yet most people have probably never even heard of him. Intrigued? David hopes so! Tune in to get the scoop on Carlos and hear some great live versions of the songs from his new release “Straight From the Heart.”
11/27/2003: Folk legend Joan Baez is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! The voice of a generation is singing to new generations as she continues to play concerts and record new material. We’ll get a chance to hear Joan talk about her career as this accomplished singer-songwriter joins us to play music from her new album, “Dark Chords on a Big Guitar.” Don’t miss this fabulous session or the great mix of music we’ve got lined up including songs from Madness, Tori Amos, and Coldplay!
11/28/2003: Sheryl Crow is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe! When you listen to Sheryl’s extensive new disc “The Very Best of Sheryl Crow,” you can’t help but be impressed by what she has accomplished as a writer and a performer in a little more than a decade. Its not just that she’s been so prolific, but that her songs are so good! She joins us to play live and recap the past ten years of her amazing career, plus there’s tons of music from some of your other favorite Cafe artists!
12/01/2003: The Mavericks join the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun. The Mavericks' lead singer Raul Malo thought that he was making a solo album, but it ended up sounding so much like his old band, that he decided to get them back together to complete the project. Join us for an opportunity to hear one of the most incredible voices of our time, as Raul, and the rest of the Mavericks, perform songs from their new self-titled album.
12/02/2003: Over The Rhine, the duo of Karin Bergquist & Linford Detweiler, returns to the World Cafe. They're bringing their full band in for a set of music from their new double album Ohio. This is truly one of the best sleeper releases of the year.
12/03/2003: It's a special double-header on this World Cafe with host David Dye. In the first hour indie rock singer Cat Power joins us to perform music drawn mostly from her new album You Are Free. Cat Power is emotionally direct and has an incredible story to tell. Much the same can be said about our guest in the second hour - Welsh singer songwriter Judith Owen. Judith is a delightful conversationalist and you may recognize her voice from background vocals on Richard Thompson's Ole Kit Bag.
12/04/2003: This World Cafe with host David Dye features two great bands, The Thrills & The Weakerthans. The first hour has one of the most deservedly hyped new bands of 2003 - The Thrills. Surprisingly the sunny pop music on their new album So Much For the City has more to do with the California coast than it does Ireland. In the second hour David will introduce you to the Canadian band, The Weakerthans. The lead singer John K. Sampson brings a formidable intellect to his songwriting. Listen in and you'll understand why they are a "must have" for the show!
12/05/2003: Edie Brickell is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Edie is back after almost a decade raising her kids and she's got a great batch of new songs. Edie lives in New York City with her husband Paul Simon, but her Texas roots dominate her new album Volcano. We'll hear a duo performance with Edie and the album's producer Charlie Sexton.
12/09/2003: 4 Way Street joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe! 4 Way Street is the intersection of four of Philadelphia’s finest singer songwriters: Ben Arnold, Jim Boggia, Joseph Parsons & Scott Bricklin. They’re coming into the studio to perform songs from their new release “Pretzel Park”. Tune in to hear some of the loveliest harmony singing around!
12/10/2003: Today’s World Cafe with David Dye features fabulous performances from Matt Nathanson and Joe Firstman. Matt is a gifted indie singer songwriter who’s making his national debut with “Beneath These Fireworks.” We think he’s poised for stardom! Much the same can be said about David’s guest in the second hour, Joe Firstman. Joe learned from the best in classic rock and couples that knowledge with a young man’s enthusiasm. The resulting combination is his fine debut “The War of Women.”
12/11/2003: World Cafe host David Dye has two magnificent performances on this edition of the show. In the first hour Shelby Lynne performs music from her latest release “Identity Crisis.” This album has Shelby playing the majority of the instruments on a set strong original tunes. In the second hour it’s the premiere of Mosquitos on the Cafe! This trio is best described as New York City with a touch of Rio! They’re coming into the studio to play songs from their self-titled debut.
12/12/2003: Emmylou Harris joins host David Dye on the World Cafe! Her latest album “Stumble into Grace” is the third in a wonderful series of self-written works. Emmylou has long been a magnificent interpreter of other’s music but she has blossomed into a stellar songwriter. Tune in to hear a performance with Buddy Miller accompanying her on guitar.
12/16/2003: Matthew Ryan is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye! Matthew is a talented singer songwriter that’s been through the major record label ringer. In spite of these difficulties he’s come out with his strongest work yet on “Regret Over The Wires”.
12/17/2003: Today’s World Cafe with host David Dye is a special double-header with Josh Rouse and M Ward. Josh’s new album is named after the year of his birth, 1972. It’s also the year from which he pulls much of his musical inspiration. In the second hour M Ward, formerly of the band Rodriguez, joins the Cafe’s Michaela Majoun for conversation and music drawn from his third solo album “The Transfiguration of Vincent.”
12/18/2003: This edition of the World Cafe features The Roots and Cafe Tacuba. In the first hour David’s guest is "?uestlove" aka Amir Thompson from the Philadelphia-based Hip Hop band The Roots. The Roots latest CD “Phrenology” has been nominated for a Grammy! In the second hour it’s Latin Rock’s most progressive band Cafe Tacuba. We’ll hear some great music from their latest release “Cuatro Caminos.”
12/19/2003: The White Stripes on the World Cafe? You bet! Jack and Meg White join host David Dye for their premier appearance on the show. Their latest release “Elephant” has received great critical acclaim. We’ll hear some of their original tunes and, don’t miss this, a cover of the song “Cellophane” from the musical “Chicago”!
12/22/2003: Sheryl Crow is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe! When you listen to Sheryl's extensive new disc "The Very Best of Sheryl Crow," you can't help but be impressed by what she has accomplished as a writer and a performer in a little more than a decade. It's not just that she's been so prolific, but that her songs are so good! She joins us to play live and recap the past ten years of her amazing career, plus there's tons of music from some of your other favorite Cafe artists!
12/23/2003: Dan Hicks and Shane Fontayne are Tuesday's guests on the World Cafe. In the first hour Dan Hicks joins David to talk about the recent reunion he had with his former band mates in celebration of his 60th birthday. We'll reminisce and he'll perform some songs live!
12/24/2003: It's something different for Christmas from the World Cafe with David Dye. We're presenting sessions with two gifted singers Phoebe Snow and Boz Scaggs! Phoebe has new album of originals called "Natural Wonder". Boz has an interesting new release "But Beautiful". This CD has Boz covering standards from the 1930's & '40's with his new jazz band.
12/25/2003: Join us for the most amazing Christmas show ever as we present Blind Boys of Alabama with songs from their new holiday album "Go Tell It On The Mountain". We also talk with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull about the first ever Tull Christmas Album and his new solo work "Rupi's Dance". Join us for lots of great live music on the Cafe holiday extravaganza!
12/26/2003: By popular demand this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye features encore sessions from Aimee Mann & Richard Thompson. In the first hour, Aimee and her fantastic band will play a gorgeous set of music from her latest release "Lost In Space." In the second hour, troubadour Richard Thompson is David's special guest live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. His latest release is a phenomenal trio album "The Old Kit Bag." Join us for a stellar session with some amazing performances from Richard on electric guitar!
12/29/2003: The World Cafe with David Dye has encore performances from Damien Rice & Randy Newman. In the first hour, singer songwriter Damien Rice makes his premiere appearance on the Cafe. His album "O" has had phenomenal popular & critical acclaim and has exceeded double platinum sales in his native Ireland. In the second hour, Randy Newman stops by the Cafe. This year, he re-recorded some of his best songs solo at the piano for the "Randy Newman Songbook Volume 1". This release gave us a great opportunity to sit down with this Academy Award winning composer and songwriter to hear songs from throughout his stellar career.
12/30/2003: By listener request this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye features encore sessions from The Folksmen & Gillian Welch. In the first hour, it's The Folksmen from the film "A Mighty Wind" come into the Cafe. The Folksmen reunite to play their hits from the early 60's folk boom and a rousing cover of the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up." And in the second hour, the extraordinary Gillian Welch and her partner David Rawlings join David Dye in the Cafe studios. Two musicians have never sounded more soulful than on this live set of songs from Gillian's latest album, "Soul Journey".
12/31/2003: The World Cafe with David Dye has encore performances from Joan Armatrading and The Jayhawks. In the first hour it's one of music's few total originals, Joan Armatrading! You'll be happy to hear she's sounding as fabulous as ever. She and her band join us for a set live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. In the second hour, The Jayhawks join the World Cafes Michaela Majoun. Don't miss this superb live session as they play songs from their critically acclaimed album "Rainy Day Music."
01/01/2004: It's a special World Cafe in celebration of New Year's Day. Join us as host David Dye plays back his choices for best albums of 2003 including many that were overlooked. There's also a conversation with Jordan Zevon, the son of the late Warren Zevon. He'll share some insights about his and others' reactions to his father's death.
01/02/2004: This edition of the show features encore sessions with Rodney Crowell & Suzanne Vega! Suzanne Vega is one of the most literate voices in songwriting today. With her restrained voice and sophisticated musings, the native New Yorker rose to prominence in the late 1980's and early 1990's. She now hosts the public radio show American Mavericks and her latest release is a best of CD called "Retrospective". In the second hour, Rodney Crowell returns to the World Cafe with David Dye! He's bringing his full band in to perform songs from his latest release "Fate's Right Hand." This album finds one of our favorite alt-country songwriters taking a hard look at himself in midlife.
01/05/2004: Emmylou Harris joins host David Dye on the World Cafe! Her latest album "Stumble into Grace" is the third in a wonderful series of self-written works. Emmylou has long been a magnificent interpreter of other's music but she has blossomed into a stellar songwriter. Tune in to hear a performance with Buddy Miller accompanying her on guitar.
01/06/2004: Kris Delmhorst is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Kris is New England based singer/songwriter whose just released a new album entitled "Songs For A Hurricane." She's bringing her band into the Cafe studios for music and conversation.
01/07/2004: It's a special double-header of women singer-songwriters on this World Cafe with host David Dye. In the first hour it's Rachael Yamagata who hails from Chicago. She has an EP out now with an album to follow early this year. In the second hour, Leona Naess will play music drawn from her third self-titled album. Also, David will spin some other great new music.
01/08/2004: Mike Errico and the band Bishop Allen join host David Dye on this edition of the show. In the first hour New York City based singer-songwriter Mike Errico come into the studio with his band. They'll perform music his remarkable yet overlooked 2003 release "Skimming." His song "Grace" has become a new Cafe favorite and has drawn comparisons to the late Jeff Buckley. Later league grads Bishop Allen join us with songs from their very witty debut "Charm School."
01/09/2004: The Scottish band Belle and Sebastian join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. They've always been marvelous but they've never sounded better than on their new album "Dear Catastrophe Waitress." We're looking forward to having the full band come into our studios for performance and conversation.
01/12/2004: World Cafe host David Dye has a magnificent performance from Shelby Lynne on this edition of the show. Shelby will play music from her latest release “Identity Crisis.” This album has Shelby playing the majority of the instruments on a set strong original tunes.
01/13/2004: The Autumn Defense is a duo of John Stirrat and Pat Sansone, who both have musical day jobs. John with Wilco and Pat helping out singer/songwriters live and in the studio. They still find time to record as Autumn Defense and they’ll be here to play the truly lovely songs from their latest album, “Circles,” live on the next World Cafe.
01/14/2004: Beulah is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Beulah is a fabulous band from the San Fransico Bay area. They’re coming into the Cafe studios to perform music from their fourth album “Yoko”.
01/15/2004: Yerba Buena joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Although these guys are based in New York City their influence clearly comes from Lagos, Havana and well...ok, the Bronx! This funky band is pure fun.
01/16/2004: Michael McDonald is David Dye’s very special guest on this World Cafe. The man with the incredible voice from the Doobie Brothers is back with a new album. This time he’s covering the best of the Motown classics on a release aptly named “Motown.” It’s going to be a great treat when Michael joins us for a live set with his band.
01/19/2004: The World Cafe celebrates Martin Luther King Day with the legendary Odetta. The New York Times has called Odetta the “Mother Goddess of Folk/Blues”. Indeed the 73- year old performer has influenced artists from Bob Dylan to Natalie Merchant. Prior to Odetta, few solo women entertainers who blended folk, blues and worksongs—let alone African American ones--had recorded or toured. Later there’s a look at the haunting song “Strange Fruit” made famous by Billie Holiday.
01/20/2004: Pete Droge is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Before he became one-third of the fabulous harmony band The Thorns, Pete had his own solo career. He picks up where he left off with a great new release “Skywatching”.
01/21/2004: Derek Trucks joins World Cafe host David Dye on this edition of the show. There is no doubt that Derek is one of the most formidable contemporary slide guitarists. Many people have seen him onstage with the Allman Brothers, but he gets to stretch out even more with his own band, The Derek Trucks Band as stops by the Cafe studios for a live performance.
01/22/2004: Living Colour is coming to the World Cafe! We find out how one of the greatest rock bands of the 80’s got back together again as Vernon Reid and Corey Glover join the Cafe’s Michaela Majoun for a set of new music drawn from their new release “Collideoscope”.
01/23/2004: It's a jam band day on the World Cafe with host David Dye. We’ve got a great extended set of music from Colorado's String Cheese Incident in the first hour of the show. Then we meet jam newcomers Blue String.
01/26/2004: Matt Nathanson joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Matt is a gifted indie singer songwriter who’s making his national debut with “Beneath These Fireworks.” Tune in to hear a fabulous performance; we think he’s poised for stardom!
01/27/2004: Singer-songwriter Mindy Smith joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Mindy is the new toast of Nashville and she's just recorded her debut album, “One Moment More”. She also contributed a cover of “Jolene” to the recent Dolly Parton tribute album. You’ll hear her play live on the next World Cafe.
01/28/2004: Joe Henry comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. This singer/songwriter has been creating records with increasingly layered production, but we get a chance to hear him in a solo acoustic session with material from his latest album, “Tiny Voices”.
01/29/2004: Galactic makes an appearance today on the World Cafe with David Dye. Galactic, the New Orleans funkateers, join us for a set of the new sound of their latest album, “Ruckus”.
01/30/2004: We catch up with singer/songwriter John Mayer today on the World Cafe with David Dye. John will perform music from his fabulous second album, “Heavier Things.” We’ll also talk with him about the massive success of “Room for Squares”.
02/02/2004: Edie Brickell is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Edie is back after almost a decade raising her kids and she’s got a great batch of new songs. She may live in New York City with her husband Paul Simon but her Texas roots dominate her new album “Volcano.” We’ll hear a duo performance with Edie and the album’s producer Charlie Sexton.
02/03/2004: David Dye catches up with Paul Burch on the World Cafe. Singer songwriter Paul Burch made himself an expert on country music history, and all that study made him an even better songwriter. He’s here with music from his latest album, Fool For Love.
02/04/2004: The California pop band, The Syrups, make their World Cafe debut today. They join host David Dye for a delightful session performing music from their new self-titled album. You’ll hear a great live version of the Cafe favorite “Metal Man.
02/05/2004: On this edition of the show Van Hunt comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. It’s only January, but Van Hunt is already poised with one of the best debut albums of 2004. It’s an R&B album the way Stevie Wonder used to make them. Join us for a live acoustic session with Van . Also, count on David to spin some great tunes!
02/06/2004: Keb Mo joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Keb is back with a great new album “Keep It Simple”. This release includes the new Cafe favorite “Let Your Light Shine”. Keb’s going to perform and then he’s going to switch gears and be a Guest DJ! This is a show not to be missed. Later critic Tom Moon talks about the Grammy’s and his top picks.
02/10/2004: David Dye catches up with The Wayfaring Strangers on this edition of the World Cafe. The Wayfaring Strangers may play traditional country music, but in a way that no one else does. Nine members strong with three lead singers and a jazz pianist join us for a musically provocative session.
02/11/2004: Poco joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Poco is the original California country rock band. Founding members Rusty Young and George Grantham come into the studio for conversation and music drawn from their latest release "Running Horse."
02/12/2004: Ozomatli joins David Dye on the World Cafe. The California "multikulti" band performs some music off of their new EP, "Coming Up." Later, David speaks with Phil Stanton about the extraordinary series of Rough Guide World Music compilations.
02/13/2004: Host David Dye catches up with the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd on this World Cafe. Gary Rossington and the rest of the good old boys talk with us about their new album, "Vicious Cycle", and play a live set of Skynyrd music old and new.
02/16/2004: It’s a special double header featuring Michael McDonald & Keb Mo on this World Cafe with David Dye’s. In the first hour it’s the man with the incredible voice from the Doobie Brothers is back. This time Michael McDonald is covering the best of the Motown classics on a release aptly named “Motown.” It’s going to be a great treat when Michael joins us for a live set with his band.Then in the second hour, Keb Mo joins David on the Cafe. Keb is back with a great new album “Keep It Simple.” This release includes the new Cafe favorite “Let Your Light Shine.” Keb’s going to perform and then he’s going to switch gears and be a Guest DJ!
02/17/2004: Michelle Malone rocks today for host David Dye on the World Cafe. This bluesy woman from Atlanta joins David for a live set and talks about her album, “Stompin’ Ground.
02/18/2004: David Dye meets with Wanda Jackson today on the World Cafe. Wanda is known as the Queen of Rockabilly, but is also remembered as Elvis Presley’s former girlfriend. She talks about her newly released rockabilly album, “Heart Trouble.”
02/19/2004: The Shins join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. The Shins are some of the best Indie rockers around and they 're coming to the Cafe to talk about their wildly successful album of clever melodic tunes, “Chutes Too Narrow.” This release is among the best-reviewed indie rock albums of last year.
02/20/2004: David Dye catches up with the British band Starsailor on this World Cafe. Starsailor’s second album, “Silence Is Easy,” was just released, and the band joins us for a live set. In the second hour, Cassandra Wilson is our guest DJ! Cassandra is one of the most compelling Jazz vocalists around, and it's no surprise that she finds inspiration and solace from the works of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. She'll share seven songs for seven moods with World Cafe listeners.
02/23/2004: John Mayer joins David Dye on Monday's World Cafe. John will perform music from his fabulous second album, "Heavier Things." We'll also talk with him about the massive success of his debut release "Room for Squares."
02/24/2004: On this edition of the show Van Hunt comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. Van Hunt is already poised with one of the best debut albums of 2004. It’s an R&B album the way Stevie Wonder used to make them. Join us for a live acoustic session with Van . Also, count on David to spin some great tunes!
02/25/2004: James Blood Ulmer joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. James is best known for his avant-garde jazz guitar playing with genre greats including Ornette Coleman. These days he's making a name for himself as a formidable blues man. He's coming into the Cafe studios to talk about his musical life and play live.
02/26/2004: We catch up with Jonatha Brooke on this World Cafe with David Dye. Jonatha, formerly one-half on The Story, has a new album out called "Back in the Circus" & she'll join us to play her songs live and to talk about her budding career as a trapeze artist.
02/27/2004: David Dye catches up with Brad Mehldau on this edition of the World Cafe. Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau plays live with the trio that has performed on most of his albums, including the new one "Anything Goes."
03/01/2004: On Monday's show Van Hunt comes to the World Cafe with David Dye. Van Hunt is already poised with one of the best debut albums of 2004. It’s an R&B album the way Stevie Wonder used to make them. Join us for a live acoustic session with Van. Also, count on David to spin some great tunes!
03/02/2004: David Dye hosts John Wesley Harding on the World Cafe. John has a new album “Adam’s Apple” & he’s also got a new novel coming out. He’ll tell us about both and then he’ll treat us to a live performance of some of his great new tunes.
03/03/2004: David Dye catches up with Julian Coryell on Wednesday's World Cafe. Julian is the son of jazz guitar great Larry Coryell however he’s has evolved into a very clever pop singer songwriter. He’ll talk about his new album, “Rock Star,” and perform some songs live.
03/04/2004: Anne McCue joins host David Dye on a fabulous World Cafe. Australian singer songwriter Anne is one of Lucinda Williams’ favorite young artists. She joins us for the first show of a Thursday series highlighting a new generation of women singer songwriters for Women’s History Month. In the second hour, we’ll hear a session with Lucinda Williams from our 2001 archives.
03/05/2004: David Dye hosts The Flatlanders on Friday's World Cafe. The Flatlanders are an Americana supergroup consisting of Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmy Dale Gilmore. These Texas songwriting legends discuss their third album as a group, “Wheels of Fortune,” and play a few of their songs live on the Cafe.
03/09/2004: David Dye catches up with Grant Lee Phillips on Tuesday's World Cafe. Grant is a California born singer songwriter and he’s back with a very fine new album called “Virginia Creeper.” His songwriting has taken a more mythic turn, and we’ll get a chance to hear him live in the Cafe studios.
03/10/2004: The Stereophonics join host David Dye for Wednesday's World Cafe. The Stereophonics fill stadiums at home in Wales and in the U.K. In the US they’re a club band. Find out what we’ve been missing as they play live on the Cafe.
03/11/2004: David Dye welcomes Nellie McKay to the World Cafe on Thursday at 2. We continue to expose a new generation of singer songwriters on this special Women's History Month series. This edition of the show features the much-acclaimed Nellie McKay whose music draws from both cabaret and rap, sometimes even in the same song! We'll hear a live performance of songs from her debut album, "Get Away From Me." Plus, we revisit our 1994 interview with the incomparable Joni Mitchell.
03/12/2004: Melissa Etheridge joins host David Dye on Friday's World Cafe. She’s back with some great new music on her latest release, “Lucky.” Melissa and her band join us for a kickin’ live set.
03/16/2004: Ollabelle joins host David Dye for this edition of the World Cafe. The old time gospel inspired group Ollabelle came together in a downtown New York bar. With multiple lead singers and a variety of styles, this band lets the power of music come through. They’ll play songs from their self-titled debut live on the World Cafe.
03/17/2004: David Dye welcomes Sarah Harmer to the World Cafe. Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah Harmer is back with her 2nd album, “All of Our Names”, which was recorded entirely in her house outside of Kingston, Ontario. She’ll join us for a live acoustic set with several songs from the new album.
03/18/2004: David Dye welcomes Norah Jones to the World Cafe as our celebration of Women's History Month continues. This is the first part of a special session of music drawn largely from her second album "Feels Like Home" with her full band live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. In the second hour it's an encore of a stellar performance and interview from 2002 with one of the reigning divas of contemporary music, Cassandra Wilson.
03/19/2004: Join host David Dye for the second part of his World Cafe session with Norah Jones. She will play more tunes from her two blockbuster albums as well as some unreleased material. Don’t miss this intimate session with a true gem.
03/23/2004: Steve Poltz is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Steve is a singer songwriter from San Diego and he co-wrote the hit “You Were Meant For Me”. with Jewel. He’s back from record company limbo with a fine new album called “Chinese Vacation”. He’ll play some of his masterfully written songs live on the next World Cafe.
03/24/2004: Colin Hay joins host David Dye for this World Cafe. As the backbone of Men At Work, Colin Hay created several quirky pop hits. Now as a solo artist, Colin continues his musical journey with the album “Man At Work”. He’ll perform his songs live on the next World Cafe and talk about the heady experience of international fame.
03/25/2004: David Dye hosts Nelly Furtado on this edition of the World Cafe. Nelly Furtado comes to the Cafe with a new album called “Folklore”, which was released just two months after she had her first child. She’ll talk about her experiences and play some of her new songs live on the next World Cafe. Also, tune in for great songs from Luscious Jackson, Air, and St. Germaine.
03/26/2004: The Holmes Brothers are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Blues artists The Holmes Brothers, Popsy Dixon and Sherman & Wendell Holmes, just keep making great records. Their newest album, “Simple Truths” is another foray into hauntingly beautiful soulful blues. They’re coming into the Cafe studios to talk about their incredible journey and play some tunes live on the next World Cafe.
03/29/2004: Join host David Dye for an encore of our latest session with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Is there anything these guys can’t play? We’ll try to answer that question and more, as we listen to live versions of some of the diverse tunes on their fabulous new 3-disc album “Little Worlds.”
04/05/2004: David Dye catches up with Grant Lee Phillips on the next World Cafe. Grant is a California born singer songwriter and he's back with a very fine new album called "Virginia Creeper". His songwriting has taken a more mythic turn, and we'll get a chance to hear him live in the Cafe studios.
04/06/2004: Gary Jules joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Gary is attracting a lot of popular and critical attention for his outstanding cover of the Tears for Fears tune "Mad World."
04/07/2004: Host David Dye welcomes Death Cab For Cutie to the World Cafe. Death Cab For Cutie is riding the success of their most recent album, "Transatlanticism", which was one of Rolling Stone's best albums of 2003. Tune in as they talk about their album and play some songs live on the World Cafe. Also, we've got some tunes from The Cure, Butterfly Boucher, and R.E.M.
04/08/2004: David Dye catches up with Pat McGee on this edition of the World Cafe. The Virginia based Pat McGee Band has just released a new album called "Save Me". They play live for us today and talk about the new release on the next World Cafe.
04/09/2004: Neil Young joins host David Dye for the next World Cafe. Neil is one of our all time favorite heritage artists and he's back to discuss his most recent - and might we add great project, "Greendale". Tune in for Neil's take on life, ecology and the road!
04/12/2004: David Dye hosts Norah Jones for a special edition of the World Cafe. Norah Jones comes to the World Cafe with her second chart-topping album called "Feels Like Home". She'll perform some of her songs live and share some tales about her recent success.
04/13/2004: Mark Erelli joins the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun for another great edition. Singer songwriter Mark Erelli joins us to play some tunes from his new album, "Hillbilly Pilgrim."
04/14/2004: Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly joins World Cafe host David Dye on this edition of the show. Down under Paul is seen as the Bob Dylan of Oz. He's back with a great new double album "Ways & Means" and he stopped by the Cafe studios on his recent visit to the US. Tune in to hear music and conversation from this extraordinary artist.
04/15/2004: Harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. His new album "Sanctuary" released through Peter Gabriel's Real World label, may be the finest of his career. This release features guests including Ben Harper. He brings band in for some great live music.
04/16/2004: This session will be pre-empted on WXPN for our fund drive, but you can still hear it on most World Cafe affiliate stations. WXPN will broadcast this session on April 28th.
04/19/2004: This session will be pre-empted on WXPN for our fund drive, but you can still hear it on most World Cafe affiliate stations.
04/20/2004: Country & Western stalwarts BR5-49 join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. They've returned to their roots in Nashville's lower Broadway to put together material for their new release "Tangled in the Pines." This latest album features a new band member, Chris Scruggs, the grandson of Earl Scruggs. It's a match made in C&W heaven!
04/21/2004: Peter Himmelman joins the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun in the studio for music and conversation surrounding his latest release "Unstoppable Forces." Peter has an interesting day job composing soundtracks to television.
04/22/2004: Diana Krall is host David Dye's special guest on this World Cafe. Diana is best known to audiences for her smooth vocal interpretations of jazz standards. Her new album "the Girl In The Other Room" is a departure, with her co-writing many of the songs and her selection of interesting covers from the likes of Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell and her new husband, Elvis Costello.
04/23/2004: Bob Weir joins host David Dye on this World Cafe. Bob has just released a compilation of the best of his solo studio albums and live tracks from the Grateful Dead. Lucky for us we'll get a chance to talk to Bob and get a live performance with him and his band Ratdog!
04/26/2004: Canadian Singer songwriter Sarah Harmer joins World Cafe host David Dye in the studio with a set of music from her second solo album "All of our Names" which she recorded in her farmhouse in Southern Ontario. We'll also hear Loretta Lynn's new album produced by Jack White of the Indie band the White Stripes. And the latest from Angelique Kidjo. The West African musician has a new Latin inspired CD.
04/27/2004: The Subdudes have reunited after almost eight years apart. David Dye and the World Cafe are happy to report that their harmonies are in tact. They join us for a studio session of material from their new album "Miracle Mule." Also we showcase music from Los Lobos' fine new album "The Ride" with special guest Richard Thompson. And Lucinda Williams' producer Gurf Morlix has a fun new country album. Plus we play new music by Beck from the soundtrack to the film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." All with host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe.
04/28/2004: (This session will be heard today on WXPN 88.5-FM only) Singer songwriter Jason Mraz joins World Cafe host David Dye for a live session at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Jason has recently been enjoying great success in his musical career primarily due to his very entertaining live shows. Jason's going to give us a preview of his new live album. Plus there's music from a selection of fabulous Cafe artists. National Show - (This session will be heard today on all other World Cafe affiliates) Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor make up the dreamy pop band Azure Ray. They join David Dye and the World Cafe for a full band performance of music from their new album, "Hold on Love". Plus we preview the British band Gomez's new album "Split the Difference", and prolific country singer Jim Lauderdale has a new album co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. You'll hear the product of that collaboration on this edition of World Cafe with David Dye.
04/29/2004: On this edition of World Cafe with host David Dye, we feature an interview with Al Kooper. Kooper founded the band Blood, Sweat and Tears, played organ on Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" and discovered Southern Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd. That's just scratching the surface of what this musician and producer has accomplished over his long career.
04/30/2004: Jon Ondrasik is Five For Fighting and he joins us for a live session and frank discussion about his new album "The Battle for Everything." Plus we look back at the gifts and demons of Marvin Gaye with author and social critic Michael Eric Dyson. Twenty years ago this month, Gaye was murdered by his own father. That's all coming up on this edition of World Cafe with David Dye.
05/03/2004: Harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite has a stellar new album on Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records called "Sanctuary". He joins us to play live and recount old times from a stint in prison to his tenure playing Chicago’s South side blues clubs. Plus we celebrate Pete Seeger’s eighty-fifth birthday. Sing along with us on the next "World Cafe" with David Dye.
05/04/2004: Slaid Cleaves is the guest on this edition of World Cafe with David Dye. Austin based singer songwriter Slaid Cleaves joins us for music and conversation about his new album "Wishbone." Don’t miss this World Cafe, which also has features songs from the Bodeans, Beck, and Norah Jones.
05/05/2004: David Dye catches up with John Mayall on this World Cafe. John Mayall is sometimes referred to as the elder statesman of British blues. He comes to the World Cafe to talk about his amazing career.
05/06/2004: David Dye hosts indie rock band Wheat on this edition of the World Cafe. The guys from Wheat come in to the studio to talk about the success of their recent album called "Per Second, Per Second, Per Second… Every Second." Join us for some live performances of songs from the album.
05/07/2004: David Dye catches up with Canadian songstress Alanis Morrisette on this special World Cafe. Alanis joins us to talk about her upcoming album called "So-Called Chaos". She’ll also play some new and old favorites live.
05/10/2004: Diana Krall joins host David Dye for this edition of the World Cafe. Diana Krall has just released a fabulous new album called "The Girl in the Other Room". She will perform some songs from the album live and talk about what went into this unique jazz album.
05/11/2004: Graham Parker is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye! Formerly an angry young British man, Graham is now an introspective Woodstock resident which leads us to his new release "Your Country." This album has country music influences and songs inspired by his adopted home.
05/12/2004: Legendary performer Bo Diddley is David Dye's special guest on this World Cafe. One of the original architects of rock & roll, Bo talks about his famous beat and the early days of Chess Records. Bo's influence is everywhere in contemporary rock, too bad he couldn't copyright that beat.Plus there's tunes from some great World Cafe artists.
05/13/2004: Air joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. The French band Air is primarily comprised of the duo Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Nicolas Godin. They have a world wide audience that been waiting for their very fine new album "Talkie Walkie." We're very pleased that they gave us a live performance with their full band which includes a version of the new Cafe favorite "Run."
05/14/2004: Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith join host David Dye on the World Cafe. We know what you're thinking, Aerosmith on the Cafe? But just wait till you hear how excited Joe is about their new blues album "Honkin on Bobo". Their blues experience started secondhand through British bands like the Yardbirds. But now Joe, Steve and the boys have gone deep into the blues. Be sure to catch conversation and music drawn from this unique project.
05/18/2004: Jamie Cullum is David Dye’s guest on this World Cafe. He’s a twenty-something piano playing singer songwriter and Jamie’s debut album is aptly entitled Twentysomething. With energy and insight that can only come from someone of that age, he plays originals and re-interprets standards like Cole Porter’s I Get A Kick Out of You, he’s a lot of fun!
05/19/2004: Bernie Leadon joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Bernie is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist as well as an original member of the super-group The Eagles. He’s just released a very fine new solo album Mirrorand he’s coming into the Cafe studios with his band for music and conversation drawn from this latest effort.
05/20/2004: Gomez is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. This British band has an original spin on blues influenced rock and they’ve just come out with their fourth studio album which is perhaps their greatest to date, “Split The Difference”.
05/21/2004: Patti Smith joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Patti’s new album “Trampin” may be her best album since her 1975 masterpiece “Horses” and that’s saying a lot. With the backdrop of 9/11 and the Iraq war plus the recent loss of her mother, Patti has written some of her most intense songs ever. We’re very privileged to be able to present a live performance from Patti and her long time band.
05/25/2004: Singer songwriter & actress Eszter Balint is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Hungarian-born Eszter is probably still best known for her appearance 20 years ago in Jim Jarmusch's stellar indie film "Stranger Than Paradise." She comes from a family of theater people and follows her own muse as you will hear in this live session. Later the Cafe celebrates the 78th anniversary of Miles Davis's birthday.
05/26/2004: Angelique Kidjo joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. She's stopping by the Cafe with her amazing band to perform music drawn from her latest release "Oyaya!." Angelique's exciting new album explores the African roots of Latin music.
05/27/2004: Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. It took him quite a while to follow up his 1999 master 3-part work "69 Love Songs" and although there's a fewer tunes on his new Magnetic Fields album "I" it has the same astonishing variety of sounds. He's a fascinating individual ---don't miss him live!
05/28/2004: Patty Griffin returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye. This is a live session with her full band from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. They'll be playing a wide selection of songs from Patty's new album "Impossible Dream." This plus a lot of fabulous tunes from World Cafe favorites.
05/31/2004: The World Cafe with David Dye celebrates Memorial Day with a couple of stellar concert recordings from our archives. In the first hour it's David Byrne and Beck. In the second hour of this special show, we remember Jeff Buckley with interviews and performances from the Cafe archives.
06/01/2004: Singer songwriter Steve Forbert is host David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Join us as Steve showcases material from his fine new album "Just Like There's Nothing To It." He's on a roll with some of the best new material of his career!
06/02/2004: The Clumsy Lovers join host David Dye on this World Cafe. This smart folkband hails from Vancouver Canada and they've honed their live sound by performing on the road almost every night of the year. Their songwriting skills come very naturally. Tune in as they make their debut on the Cafe.
06/03/2004: Michael McDermott brings his full band into the World Cafe studios. Michael is a Chicago based singer songwriter with at least nine lives in the music business and he has risen once again with his latest CD release "Ashes."
06/04/2004: The incomparable David Byrne joins World Cafe host David Dye. His new album is titled "Grown Backwards" and this artistic wonder is indeed aging gracefully. We'll discuss the meaning behind the music of his latest chapter.
06/08/2004: Pre-empted Locally for WXPN 88.5 Fund Drive Juana Molina joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Juana is an Argentinean singer songwriter whose beguiling music uses unexpected touches of electronica keyboards and samples to set off her delicious melodies. Ultimately her music removes any language barrier. Don’t miss this magical session.
06/09/2004: Pre-empted Locally for WXPN 88.5 Fund Drive Sondre Lerche joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Sondre is a Norwegian wunderkind songwriter who has turned out a very fine second album. He and his band play a great live set. Keeping it all in Scandinavia, writer Elisbeth Vincentelli explains why Abba “Gold” is a significant album indeed.
06/10/2004: Pre-empted Locally for WXPN 88.5 Fund Drive It’s a special double bill today on the World Cafe with David Dye. We travel to Louisville Kentucky for a delightful session with 2 singer songwriters that have been touring together, Ron Sexsmith & David Mead. Both have great new albums and we’ll hear tons of great music as they trade songs.
06/11/2004: Mary Chapin Carpenter is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Mary and her full band join us for a live session of material from her new album “Between Here and Gone” In the second hour we get a preview of this weekend’s Bonoroo Festival with the co-producer Ashley Capps. As always, David’s got lots more great tunes from you!
06/15/2004: David Berkley joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. He picked up his degree from Harvard and promptly became a singer songwriter. He is a wordsmith with a unique voice and he's a delightful performer! He'll be playing music from his national debut "After the Wrecking Ships."
06/16/2004: Ellis Hooks is coming to The World Cafe with David Dye. Ellis is a young guy who sounds like soul music's old guard, a cross between Sam Cook and Wilson Pickett! He's also got an amazing story to tell. He's coming in the Cafe studios to perform material from his latest album, "Uncomplicated."
06/17/2004: Polyphonic Spree joins the World Cafe's Ali Castellini at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Somehow, we fit the full band - all 26 of them, on the stage to perform material from their great new CD, "Together We're Heavy." In the second hour, we pay tribute to Phish with a rebroadcast of the band live at the World Cafe.
06/18/2004: It's a special Father's Day edition of the World Cafe with David Dye featuring Mocean Worker and his pop Joel Dorn. DJ Mocean (rhymes with ocean) is the nom de turntable of Adam Dorn. On his new album "Enter the Mowo!" Adam recombines vintage jazz with a modern sensibility and a huge groove. Later, his father, record producer Joel Dorn, joins David to talk about working with Roberta Flack, Leon Redbone, and others throughout his career.
06/21/2004: Singer songwriter Steve Forbert is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Join us as Steve showcases material from his fine new album “Just Like There’s Nothing To It”. He’s on a roll with some of the best new material of his career!
06/22/2004: Kate Jacobs joins host David Dye on the World Cafe . Kate is a storytelling songwriter with a great new album “You Call That Dark.” It’s filled with songs about things that disappear, be they family farms or familiar sites in our cities.
06/23/2004: Allison Moorer is the guest on this edition of World Cafe with David Dye. She has a great voice and now has found a wonderful new context for it on her latest album “The Duel.” This release is much more rock than country and she’ll bring her band in to the Cafe studios to play live.
06/24/2004: Zero 7 joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. We’re very lucky to get a full band performance from this preeminent British electronica band. All four of their vocalists are represented in a live set of music from their new album “When It Falls.
06/25/2004: PJ Harvey will be David Dye’s guest on this World Cafe session. We’ll talk with one of the smartest, most centered people in rock about her new album “Uh Huh Her.” In the second hour we’ll hear from Peter Blecha about his book “Taboo Tunes” which focuses on music censorship on the radio and in stores.
06/28/2004: David Dye hosts Norah Jones for a special encore edition of the World Cafe. Norah Jones returns to the World Cafe with her second chart-topping album called “Feels Like Home.” She’ll perform some of her songs live and share some tales about her recent success.
06/29/2004: Singer songwriter Jason Mraz joins World Cafe host David Dye for a live session at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Jason has recently been enjoying great success in his musical career primarily due to his very entertaining live shows. In this encore Cafe, Jason gives us an intimate view of his new live album.
07/01/2004: Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith join host David Dye on this encore World Cafe. We know what you’re thinking - Aerosmith on the Cafe? But just wait till you hear how excited Joe is about their new blues album “Honkin on Bobo.” Their blues experience started secondhand through British bands like the Yardbirds. But now Joe, Steve and the boys have gone deep into the blues. Be sure to catch conversation and music drawn from this unique project.
07/02/2004: Bob Weir joins host David Dye on this encore World Cafe. Bob has just released a compilation of the best of his solo studio albums and live tracks from the Grateful Dead. Lucky for us we’ll get a chance to talk to Bob and get a live performance with him and his band Ratdog!
07/06/2004: Tim Eriksen is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Tim is as much a folklorist as he is a performer. His work with 18th & 19th century shape note singing was heard in the film “Cold Mountain”. He’s a fascinating guy and he joins us to play live from his new album “Every Sound Below.”
07/07/2004: Simple Kid joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Simple Kid is also known as Irish musician Ciaran McFeeley. Although he recorded most of his debut album, “1” by himself, he brings a band into the World Cafe studios for this session.
07/08/2004: Tangle Eye is host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Tangle Eye is the work of Rounder Records producers Steve Reynolds and Scott Billington. They’ve remixed and re-recorded vintage songs originally gathered on Alan Lomax’s “Southern Journey”. The result is surprisingly warm and true to the source.
07/09/2004: Glenn Tilbrook joins David Dye is in the studio on this edition of World Cafe. You probably associate his voice as the signature of his old band, Squeeze. But since he and his partner Chris Difford split, Glenn’s had to become a lyricist too and he’s getting pretty good at it too. He’ll joins us with his new band, The Fluffers to play music from his latest release “Transatlantic Ping Pong”.
07/12/2004: It happens rarely, but we have both Ron Sexsmith and David Mead together at the Warhol Museum on this World Cafe with David Dye. As you’ll hear, their styles & road humor complement each other quite well as they perform music drawn from David’s new album “Indiana” and Ron’s latest “Retriever.
07/13/2004: Jolie Holland is host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Jolie was one of the original members of the Be Good Tanyas. She left before their debut album was completed to continue to explore her love of old-timey music and vintage jazz. She’ll play startlingly original new songs from her latest album “Escondida.
07/14/2004: Waylon Payne has a perfect country music name. The Payne comes from his father, Jody Payne, who is Willie Nelson’s guitar player. The Waylon comes from his godfather, Waylon Jennings. Waylon has an amazing voice that you can hear on his debut album, “The Drifter,” and in our session today on the World Cafe with David Dye.
07/15/2004: Bob Schneider joins David Dye’ on this edition of the World Cafe. People in Bob Schneider’s hometown, Austin, Texas know him from his many bands that have packed clubs there for years. Bob continues to explore his singer-songwriter side on his second solo album, “I’m Good Now,” and he and his band will play live for us. Plus, our Summer Reading series continues as blues piano player Marcia Ball tells us what books are in tops on her list of favorites.
07/16/2004: Dr John is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Dr John has made another record called “N’awlinz: Dis Dat or d’Udda.” He’s one of our most fascinating guests ever, and he joins us to talk about his hometown’s rich musical heritage.
07/19/2004: The World Cafe with David Dye celebrates the 10th anniversary of the end of apartheid in South Africa with a visit from Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Vusi Mahlasela. Ladysmith Black Mambazo sang live at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration along with singer-songwriter and activist Mahlasela, and they will join us for this very special show.
07/20/2004: Tracy Grammer is host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Join us as we catch up with Tracy, the late Dave Carter’s musical partner, and find out what she’s been doing to keep his legacy strong.
07/21/2004: The World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun talks with singer songwriter Patti Scialfa, who just released her second solo album, “23rd St. Lullaby.” She’ll talk about her music making through the years and life as Mrs. Bruce Springsteen.
07/22/2004: Welsh singer-songwriter Jem joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. After a career as a publicist, promoter, and DJ, she discovered she really wanted to become a songwriter. Her debut album, “Finally Woken,” is one of the strongest of the year. Summer is the perfect time for indulging in reading. In our Summer Reading series we’ll talk to musicians Joe Pernice about his new book on the Smith’s album “Meat is Murder.”
07/23/2004: Wilco is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Their new album, “A Ghost is Born” has gotten its usual rave reviews. Jeff Tweedy and the boys will play live and tell us the somewhat harrowing story of the album’s creation.
07/26/2004: Our annual World Cafe week at the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh kicks off with a stellar performance by Catie Curtis, with Mark Erelli accompanying. We’ll hear new songs from her latest album, “Dreaming in Romance Languages,” and more.
07/27/2004: Angela McCluskey joins David Dye for a live session as our World Cafe week at the Warhol continues. This Scottish-born singer’s personality fills up the room as does her amazing voice. She’s a former member of the Wild Colonials, and she had a hit with the French band, Telepopmusik. We’re delighted that she has finally made a solo album, “The Things We Do.”
07/28/2004: Join David Dye and the World Cafe for two more performances from the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. Former D-Generation front man turned singer-songwriter Jesse Malin and the Brooklyn-based roots-rock band The Damnwells will play live songs from their latest albums. It’s also the date that Judy Garland recorded “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in 1939. We’ll talk with Erin McKeown about Ms. Garland.
07/29/2004: Cowboy Junkies join David Dye as we finish up our World Cafe Week at the Warhol. We’ll hear a beautiful acoustic performance from the Cowboy Junkies and music from their new album, “One Soul Now.” Also, our Summer Reading series continues as we talk with Jacob Slichter of the band Semisonic. He's just written a memoir "So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star". It chronicles the emotional—and financial--highs and lows of touring and finding a niche in the music industry.
07/30/2004: Los Lobos are on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. The guys from East LA join us from Indre Studios, in front of a live audience, as they perform songs from their wonderful new album, “The Ride.” This is a great session from one of the World Cafe’s favorite bands. Plus, tune in to hear more great music from Cafe artists, including Steely Dan, Mocean Worker, and Drive By Truckers. Los Lobos appears courtesy of Mammoth Records. (P) 2004 Mammoth Records, Inc. Any reproduction, publication, further distribution or public performance or exhibition of material provided at this site, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
08/03/2004: Gurf Morlix joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Gurf is a hotshot guitarist who now makes his living producing other folk and rock bands. He’s best known for producing Lucinda Williams. With a full plate, he still finds time to record his own material, and he’ll join us to play tracks from his new album “Cut N Shoot.”
08/04/2004: The World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun leads us through an informative session with the great Boston-based guitarist, Johnny A. He and his band will play songs drawn from his latest album, “Get Inside.
08/05/2004: Louque joins the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun on this edition of the show. Louque is an artist whose music is a totally original amalgam of where he’s from, Southwest Louisiana, and what he’s listening to (we bet Electronica). He’ll play music from his new album, “So Long,” live. Also, our Summer Reading series continues as we talk with Joe Harvard. Harvard, a Boston based producer and musician, has written about the seminal album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” for Continuum’s 33 1/3 book series.
08/06/2004: The Indigo Girls join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Though you wouldn’t know it from the quality of the work, their new album, “All That We Let In,” is their last for Epic Records. We’ll hear some great live versions of songs old and new. Plus, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have a thing or two to say about the state of the music business.
08/10/2004: Jon Langford brings punk and folk together on the next World Cafe with David Dye. Jon is part of a number of stellar bands including The Mekons, The Waco Brothers, and The Pine Valley Cosmonauts, and he even has time a solo project. Heck, Jon is in almost as many bands as Warren Haynes! He’ll play music from his latest solo release, “All the Fame of Lofty Deeds.” Plus, there’s lots more great tunes from Cafe artists, including Steve Earle, Kings of Convenience, and Simon & Garfunkel.
08/11/2004: Singer songwriter Ben Arnold joins David Dye on the World Cafe. We think Ben’s got a way with a drawled lyric that is really seductive. He’ll bring his band in to the studio to play a live set of music from his new album, “Calico.” As always, David’s got lots more great tunes from Cafe artists.
08/12/2004: Jesse Sykes is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. She’s from is the Pacific Northwest and she writes slow, slightly dark songs that get near perfect accompaniment from her partner, Phil Wanschler. You may remember Phil as the former guitarist with Ryan Adams’ Whiskeytown. Her new album, “Oh, My Girl” is mesmerizing. Plus, our Summer Reading series continues as author Julianna Baggott talks about her short story from the Lit Riffs collection, which was inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s “Spirit in the Night.”
08/13/2004: The BoDeans are coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. It’s been almost eight years, but Sam and Kurt have gotten together a new BoDeans' album, “Resolution” thts sure to be a classic.
08/17/2004: Old Crow Medicine Show join David Dye on the World Cafe. Old Crow Medicine Show plays old timey music with punk spirit. They’re coming into the studio as they set off on a summer tour with Cafe favorites Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, who also produced their self-titled album.
08/18/2004: The Notorious Cherry Bombs are coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Believe it or not years ago country superstar Vince Gill sang back up in Rodney Crowell’s band and loved it! Now Vince, Rodney and his backing band rechristened themselves the Notorious Cherry Bombs and they’ve cut an album 20 years after first playing together.
08/19/2004: Dave Alvin joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Dave along with his brother Phil started the punk roots scene in LA in the 1980’s. On his new album “Ashgrove” Alvin pays tribute to the LA club where he first saw blues greats like Joe Turner and Lightin’ Hopkins. He and his band The Guilty Men play live in the Cafe studios.
08/20/2004: The Old 97’s return to the World Cafe with David Dye. It sure is great to have these guys back together again! Rhett Miller and company join us for a live session with music from their latest release “Drag It Up.
08/24/2004: Adrienne Young & Little Sadie make their debut on the World Cafe with host David Dye. Don’t miss this introduction to their original folk and bluegrass songs from their new album “Plow to the End of the Row.” Adrienne performs with such warmth and style that even the biggest rock fan among you may become a convert!
08/25/2004: Ari Hest joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Ari has been building an audience for his great singer songwriter fare through club shows and the internet for some time. He’s bringing his band into the Cafe studios for a live set of music from his debut “Someone to Tell.
08/26/2004: Mavis Staples is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Mavis has had an incredible musical career as a member of the family band the Staples Singers as well as a stellar solo career. She definitely has one of the greatest voices of our time and she’s a hoot to talk to, we’ll find out about her history and hear an outstanding performance of her new material from “Have A Little Faith.”
08/27/2004: The Finn Brothers join host David Dye live from Indre Studios in Philadelphia. Tim & Neil Finn have a deep musical history separately and together including the bands Spilt Endz & Crowed House & standout solo careers. The New Zealand brothers, have made some of their best music on their new album “Everyone is Here”.
08/30/2004: This edition of the World Cafe with host David Dye is a special look back out some outstanding music from the Live at The World Cafe series of CDs. This show features music drawn from volumes 1 & 2.
09/01/2004: This World Cafe with David Dye takes a look at music from the British Invasion in celebration of the 40-year anniversary of the Beatles hitting US soil.
09/06/2004: Dave Alvin joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Alvin is one of the preeminent roots rockers and he has a great new album entitled “Ashgrove”.
09/07/2004: Superlative guitarist Leo Kottke visits host David Dye on the World Cafe. He’ll perform music drawn from his latest album “Try and Stop Me” including the tune “Machine Gun.”
09/08/2004: TV on the Radio joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. This Brooklyn-based trio plays a delightful blend of post-punk electronica and they’ve just released their debut “Desperate Youth, Blood-Thirsty Babes.
09/09/2004: Juliana Hatfield is on the World Cafe with David Dye. This indie rockers most recent album is called “In Exile Deo” and includes the tune “Sunshine”. A little later listen in for tunes from World Cafe artists The Postal Service, Bruce Hornsby, and newcomer Rachael Yamagata.
09/10/2004: k.d. lang joins host David Dye on a special edition of the World Cafe celebrating Canadian music.
09/13/2004: Old Crowe Medicine Show with special guest Gillian Welch are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Their latest release is called “O.C.M.S.” and they play a distinctive updated brand of music based in the traditions of Appalachia.
09/14/2004: Jane Monheit joins David Dye in the World Cafe studios. Jane is a young and celebrated voice in contemporary jazz that has taken the music world by storm even. Her new release is entitled “Taking a Chance on Love” and it’s a wonderful selection of standards and we’ll hear perform some of them live.
09/15/2004: Ojos de Brujo are host David Dye's guests on the World Cafe. The name of this Spanish band means "Eyes of the Wizard" and they combine flamenco with hip hop & funk influences for an exciting melange of sound. Their latest release is entitled "Bari".
09/16/2004: Carbon Leaf joins the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun on this edition of the show. This Richmond Virginia-based band have had extensive Indie success with their Celtic influenced music & now they're back with their first nationally distributed release "Indian Summer".
09/17/2004: Warren Haynes is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. He's got our vote for being the hardest working man in rock and roll! He's been playing with The Dead, he's got a steady gig with The Allman Brothers, and he's part of the line-up for Gov't Mule. He's going to join us in the Cafe studios for a compelling solo set of music. Later in the show legendary producer Phil Ramone meets with the Cafe’s Michaela Majoun to talk about what turned out to be Ray Charles’ final album. Also, we've got tons of great music from more World Cafe artists.
09/20/2004: Adrienne Young & her band Little Sadie join David Dye on the World Cafe. Don't miss this introduction to their original folk and bluegrass songs from their new album "Plow to the End of the Row." Adrienne performs with such warmth and style that even the biggest rock fan among you may become a convert!
09/21/2004: Patty Griffin returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye. This is a special encore of a session recorded with her full band at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. The performance includes a wide selection of songs from Patty's latest album "Impossible Dream."
09/22/2004: On this World Cafe with David Dye we take a look back at the long out of print volumes 3 & 4 of the Live @ The World Cafe compilation CDs. These very exceptional CDs document the early days of the show and include rare live performances from guest such as Aimee Mann, John Wesley Harding, Natalie Merchant and many more.
09/24/2004: Jam bands are focus on this special edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. This Cafe features some of the finest live jam band performances recorded over the last year including music from Bob Weir and Ratdog, Phish and many more.
09/27/2004: On this special World Cafe with David Dye we take a look back at the long out of print volumes 5 & 6 of the Live @ The World Cafe CD series. These very unique CDs include rare live performances from guests such as Dar Williams, Koko Taylor and Lyle Lovett.
09/28/2004: One of the queens of Country music, Loretta Lynn, joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Her celebrated new album is called “Van Lear Rose” and was produced by Jack White of White Stripes fame. David gets a chance to talk with about her life and music - she’s quite truly a joy!
09/29/2004: Toots and the Maytals and Jimmy Cliff join host David Dye on this Reggae Explosion edition of the World Cafe. Jamaican superstar Toots Hibbert does an acoustic performance of some of his finest music including tunes from his new release “True Love”. Then we’ll talk with Jimmy Cliff about his latest album, “Black Magic” and his role in the seminal reggae movie “The Harder They Come”.
09/30/2004: Citizen Cope is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Citizen Cope’s music sits somewhere between folk and hip hop and we’ll get to hear a live performance from his full band of new music from CD “The Clarence Greenwood Recordings”. Plus we’ll re-visit our 2003 interview with Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash as their classic album “London Calling” gets a grand re-issue. Stay tuned in to hear more fantastic music from great World Cafe artists.
10/01/2004: Tears for Fears join host David Dye on the World Cafe. It took them almost a decade but the original members Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith have reunited and they sound as good as ever. We’ll hear some great tunes drawn from their new album “Everybody Loves a Happy Ending.”
10/04/2004: The Old 97's are coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. It sure is great to have these guys back together again! Rhett Miller and company join us for a live session with music from their latest release "Drag It Up."
10/05/2004: Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Bebel is the daughter of bossa nova inventor Joao Gilberto. She has just released a very fine new self-titled album to follow up her 2000 debut album "Tanto Tempo" which was a huge commercial and critical success. She'll join us for a live performance plus there's tons of great music from other World Cafe artists like Keane, David Byrne, and West Indian Girl.
10/06/2004: The Frank & Joe Show makes it's way to the World Cafe with David Dye. This duo is composed of guitarist Joe Vignol and percussionist Frank Ascione who are both big fans of Django Reinhardt and the classic jazz of the Hot Club of France. Together they bring this musical style into the 21st cent on their debut album "33 1/3". The legendary Joel Dorn produced this new release and he'll join us to discuss the making of this unique project. And there's also new music from Bruce Hornsby, Jamie Cullum and the late Ray Charles.
10/07/2004: Rilo Kiley joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennet lead this Los Angeles-based indie rock band and they join us for an acoustic set of music from their very fine fourth album "More Adventurous." David also has some great tunes from Cafe artists like Marc Broussard & Tom Waits.
10/08/2004: There's big fun as Peter Frampton joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Peter's just released a new CD "Now" and he is coming in to play new and old music live and talk about the times before, during and after when "Frampton Comes Alive" was the biggest little double live album in the world! We've also got songs from Old 97's, Zap Mama, and REM.
10/11/2004: kd lang joins host David Dye on a special edition of the World Cafe celebrating Canadian music.
10/12/2004: Lila Downs is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. This session affords us a rare opportunity to meet with this fascinating Mexican singer songwriter whose music is heavily influenced by the combination of Mexican and U.S. history, culture & politics.
10/13/2004: Tommy Stinson joins host David Dye for music and conversation on this World Cafe. Tommy will always be known as guitarist Bob Stinson’s bass playing younger brother in the Replacements. He’s now the new bass player in Guns ‘n' Roses & he has a new solo album called “Village Gorilla Head.”
10/14/2004: Jim White returns to the World Cafe with David Dye! Jim grew up as an artist in Pentecostal Pensacola Florida and he’s never quite gotten over it. He makes wonderfully weird music and he’s bringing his band in to play songs from his new album “drill a Hole In That Substrate and Tell Me What You See.
10/15/2004: The British trio Keane join host David Dye’s on this edition of the World Cafe. Their debut album “Hopes and Fears” went to number 1 on the England charts and this has a lot to do with singer Tom Chaplin’s ethereal voice. They’re coming into the studio to play an acoustic set live.
10/18/2004: Superlative guitarist Leo Kottke visits host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. He’ll perform music drawn from his latest album “Try and Stop Me” and a version of his early classic “Vaseline Machine Gun.”
10/19/2004: Singer songwriter Dayna Kurtz is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. What a voice! Dayna is one of the most emotionally direct singers out there. You’ll get a chance to hear yourself when she stops by the Cafe studios. David as has lots of new music from artists including Suzanne Vega, Jim White, and the Neville Brothers.
10/20/2004: Charlotte Martin makes her debut on World Cafe. She studied opera and then changed direction to become an adept singer songwriter. She’ll join the Cafe’s Michaela Majoun at the piano to perform music from her first album “ On Your Shore”. Later host David Dye’s some great music from Rilo Kiley, Jeff Buckley, and REM. Charlotte Martin appears courtesy of The RCA Records Label.
10/21/2004: The Avett Brothers join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. The Avett Brothers are a trio hailing from North Carolina. Brothers Scott (banjo) & Seth (guitar), along with bassist Bob Crawford, have an amazing ability to write timeless songs that still fit in the 21st century.
10/22/2004: On this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye we spend some time with erudite singer Elvis Costello. He’ll talk about his new rock record, “The Delivery Man” and we’ll take a look at his new classical composition “Il Sogno” based on a Mid Summer’s Night Dream. We’ve got tons of other tunes to hear too!
10/25/2004: Old Crow Medicine Show joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Old Crow plays old timey music with punk spirit. They’re coming into the studio accompanied by Cafe favorites Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, who also produced their self-titled album.
10/26/2004: Singer songwriter Todd Snider is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Todd is a funny, insightful guy, not unlike the owner of his record label, the one and only John Prine. We’ll hear his thoughts on “Louie Louie” and the upcoming election.
10/27/2004: Christine McVie is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Everybody knows Christine from Fleetwood Mac but since she retired to her country house in England she just can’t keep out of the studio. We’ll talk about old times, new music and hear an acoustic performance of music drawn from her new solo album “In The Meantime.”
10/28/2004: John Cale joins David Dye for music and conversation on the World Cafe. Co-founder of the Velvet Underground, John has a rich musical history including producing Iggy Pop and Patti Smith. His latest solo album is entitled “Hobosapiens” and he joins us to play live. In the second hour, David plays a game of “Radio Ping Pong” with legendary BBC DJ Charlie Gillet. All this and more great new music from Cafe musicians like Cake, U2, and CC Adcock!
10/29/2004: Heart joins the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun on this edition of the show. Ann and Nancy Wilson talk about their music, big hair and they’ll play a wide selection of music including a bit from their new album “Jupiter’s Darling” in a very fun session.
11/01/2004: John Fogerty is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. John has a new album “Dejà Vu All Over Again”---- in fact his extraordinary song catalog has never really left us. We’ll talk about his music and politics and he’ll play some great tunes live. In the second hour there’s a further discussion of the intersection of music and politics as we get ready for Election Day.
11/02/2004: Singer songwriter Jill Sobule returns to the World Cafe with David Dye! She is as witty as ever as she joins us to play some charming songs from her new album “Underdog Victorious.”
11/03/2004: It’s a special celebration of Louisiana music on the World Cafe with David Dye. This show features two great bands hailing from Louisiana. In the first hour newcomer Marc Broussard meets up with David. Marc’s new album is named after his hometown of Carencro, Louisiana and it’s a real gem. In the second hour swampy rocker CC Adcock joins the Cafe’s Michaela Majoun for music and conversation. Plus there music from Dr. John, The Meters and Beausoleil!
11/04/2004: Paul Weller is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Paul is the legendary leader of The Jam and Style Council and an accomplished solo artist. He joins us to play songs from “Studio 150” his new album that features a surprisingly wide range of covers from Tim Hardin to Chic!
11/05/2004: The World Cafe with David Dye celebrates Gram Parson’s birthday! Guests will include his daughter Polly and authors Keith & Kent Zimmerman who address Gram’s unique contribution to contemporary music in their new book “Sing My Way Home: Voices of the New American Roots Rock.”
11/08/2004: Toots and the Maytals join host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Jamaican superstar Toots Hibbert does an acoustic performance of some of his finest music including tunes from his latest release “True Love”.
11/09/2004: The Blue Nile is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! This fabulous Scottish band has just released “High” only the fourth album in their 20-year career. But it’s been worth the wait! Lead singer Paul Buchanan joins us for a live session of music drawn from this new album. Plus there tons of great new music from the likes of Hem, Laura Veirs,
11/10/2004: The Black Keys join host David Dye on the World Cafe for music & conversation. The Black Keys are an Akron Ohio-based rock drums & guitar two-piece act. They join us to rock out in the Cafe studios with music from their new album “Rubber Factory.” Later there’s new music from Townhall, Paul Weller, and a cool band by the name of Dogs Die in Hot Cars.
11/11/2004: Zap Mama makes their debut appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye! Marie Daulne worked with the Hip Hop band The Roots on Zap Mama’ new album “Ancestry in Progress.” Don’t miss this Cafe ‘cause Marie and the full Zap Mama band play a fantastic live set.
11/12/2004: The Neville Brothers are David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe! For the first time ever on the Cafe the full the bands plays a live set of Neville classics mixed with material from their new album “Walkin’ in The Shadow of Life”---- it’s Mardi Gras in November on the World Cafe!
11/16/2004: The New York City-based band Hem returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye! They’ve just released their second album “Eveningland” which contains the same gorgeous vocals, lush string arrangements and finely crafted songs that captured critics and fans attention on their debut!
11/17/2004: Laura Veirs is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Laura Veirs is a Chinese speaking trained geologist whose latest album, Carbon Glacier, is filled with images of nature. It’s also her first one to be distributed by Nonesuch Records, providing her with a real audience. She’ll play Live on the next World Cafe.
11/18/2004: Today host David Dye welcomes Joseph Arthur to the World Cafe. This Akron, Ohio born singer songwriter, has just released his compelling new album Our Shadows Will Remain. Hear a great live session and plenty of other World Cafe favorites.
11/19/2004: The Four Horsemen, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett share music & conversation with the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun. It’s a song writers in the round session you won't soon forget.
11/23/2004: Amy Correia is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Amy’s got a fine new album entitled “Lakeville”. It’s another great collection of songs and stories from this unique songwriter including the new Cafe favorite “Coney Island USA”.
11/24/2004: Peter Cincotti is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. At the age of seven this jazz-pop singer and piano player got on stage with his idol Harry Connick Jr. and he never looked back. He’s just released a new album “On The Moon” and he joins us with his quartet for a live set of jazz standards and original tunes. There’s also some great new music from Jamie Cullum, Laura Veirs, and the Ditty Bops!
11/25/2004: It’s Thanksgiving at the World Cafe with David Dye and we’ve got two legends for our extravaganza: Donovan & SpongeBob Squarepants. In the first hour Donovan explores his bohemian roots with songs from his excellent new album “Beat Cafe.” Could Donovan have been thinking about Spongebob when he wrote “Mellow Yellow?” In hour two the porous yellow one joins us to talk about the groovy music featured in his big screen debut.
11/26/2004: Mark Knopfler is host David Dye’s guest on this World Cafe. Mark, the founder of Dire Straits, entered one of his most creative periods ever last year when he was recovering from a serious motorcycle accident. The result is his new album “Shangri-la.” We’ll hear old and new tunes in a captivating live session.
11/29/2004: Zap Mama is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye! Marie Daulne worked with the Hip Hop band The Roots on Zap Mama’ new album “Ancestry in Progress.” Don’t miss this Cafe ‘cause Marie and the full Zap Mama band play a fantastic live set.
11/30/2004: Singer songwriter Sam Phillips joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. She’s coming into the Cafe studios with the string quartet that helped make her gorgeous new album “A Boot & A Shoe.” the disc. This promises to be one of most exquisite sounding World Cafe ever.
12/01/2004: The Twilight Singers are David Dye’s guests on this World Cafe. Greg Dulli heads up this hard rocking band for a stellar performance that includes music from throughout his career and music drawn from the new album “She Loves You.
12/02/2004: The World Cafe with David Dye focuses on the keyboards today with two outstanding live sessions. The first hour features Medeski, Martin & Wood performing music from their latest release “End of The World Party (Just in Case).” The second hour has former Crusader and keyboard mainstay Joe Sample! Joe gives us a history lesson of piano playing styles of early 20th century jazz.
12/03/2004: Bruce Hornsby is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Bruce joins us at the piano for a particularly lively discussion and solo versions of music old and new including songs from his latest album “Halcyon Days.” In hour two, former Bonzo Dog Band member and Monty Python tunesmith, Neil Innes joins David in the Cafe studio.
12/06/2004: Marc Broussard is host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Marc has just released his second album which is named after his hometown of Carencro, Louisiana. The album is a real gem and his performance in our studios is nothing short of amazing.
12/07/2004: Richard Buckner is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Richard has built an extensive base of fans for his quietly intense music. His new album “Dents and Shells” is certainly among his best!
12/08/2004: Two bands, Marah & Dolorean, stop by the World Cafe for music & conversation with host David Dye. First we catch up with the formerly Philadelphia-based band Marah and find out about the musical U-turn they took on their new album “20,000 Streets Under the Sky”. Then in the second hour it’s out to Oregon to for the debut Cafe performance of the folkie band Dolorean. They’ll play some great music drawn from their new album “Violence in The Snowy Fields.”
12/09/2004: Hothouse Flowers join host David Dye on the World Cafe! Their lead singer and writer Lian O’Maonlai joins us to talk about the bands latest album “Into Your Heart,” their changing lives, and all things Irish!
12/10/2004: Soul wunderkind Joss Stone is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. We were lucky enough to host one of the British singers earliest radio appearances. Joss is bringing her full band back to the Cafe we get a chance to hear new music drawn from her sophomore release “Mind, Body & Soul.”
12/13/2004: The Four Horsemen: John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett share music & conversation with the World Cafe's Michaela Majoun. It's a songwriters in the round session you won't soon forget.
12/14/2004: Tegan & Sara bring their band back to the World Cafe with David Dye. These charming Canadian twins are little bit older but just as wise as always. They've made a very fine new album "So Jealous" and they're bringing their band into the Cafe studios for a performance!
12/15/2004: Chris Thile is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Chris is the mandolin-playing member of the bluegrass sensation Nickel Creek. Today he steps to the fore as his fellow band mates accompany him on music from his new solo album "The Deceiver."
12/16/2004: De La Soul is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. We're so psyched to have the trio that made the landmark album "3 Feet High and Rising" stop by the Cafe. We'll listen in to some music from their latest album "The Grind Date" and trace their path in the history of Hip Hop.
12/17/2004: Robert Earl Keen is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. He's one of the best of the great Texas singer songwriter's. We're delighted that he's bringing his full band back into the Cafe studios to perform music that's included on his latest release "Live From Austin TX."
12/20/2004: It's a special year-end edition of World Cafe with host David Dye! This show features some of the best acoustic performances recorded for the Cafe in 2004.
12/21/2004: The World Cafe with David Dye features two amazing encores from Nellie McKay and John Mayer! In the first hour we have the much-acclaimed Nellie McKay whose music draws from both cabaret and rap----- sometimes even in the same song! We'll hear a live performance of songs from her debut album, "Get Away From Me". Then in the second hour we catch up with singer/songwriter John Mayer. John performs music from his fabulous second album, "Heavier Things." We'll also got a chance to talk with him about the massive success of his debut album "Room for Squares".
12/22/2004: The World Cafe with David Dye features two stellar encores from Jason Mraz & Mavis Staples. In hour one we'll rebroadcast singer songwriter Jason Mraz's live session at Indre Studios in Philadelphia that includes great versions of "Curbside Prophet" & "Remedy". In the second hour Mavis Staples is David's special guest. She's had an incredible musical career as a member of the family band the Staples Singers as well as a brilliant solo career. She definitely has one of the greatest voices of our time and she's a hoot to talk to! We'll find out about her history and hear an outstanding performance of material from wonderful solo album "Have A Little Faith.
12/23/2004: This edition of the World Cafe with David Dye features two fabulous encores from Peter Frampton & Heart. In the first hour there's big fun as Peter Frampton meets up with David. Earlier in 2004 Peter released a new CD entitled "Now." He came in to play new and classic music live and talk about the times before, during and after when "Frampton Comes Alive" was the biggest little double live album in the world! In the second hour Heart joins the Cafe's Michaela Majoun. Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson speak about their music, big hair and they play a wide selection of music including a bit from their latest album "Jupiter's Darling."
12/24/2004: The World Cafe with host David Dye celebrates Christmas with special guest Chris Isaak! He has a great new holiday album and he's coming back to the Cafe for conversation and music including "Blue Christmas." Later Barry Lyons comes by to be our Guest DJ.
12/25/2004: The World Cafe with host David Dye celebrates Christmas with special guest Chris Isaak! He has a great new holiday album and he's coming back to the Cafe for conversation and music including "Blue Christmas." Later Barry Lyons comes by to be our Guest DJ.
12/30/2004: This World Cafe with David Dye celebrates the art of Cafe artists that left us in 2004. We'll play music from Ray Charles, Rick James, Dave Blood and more.
12/31/2004: Happy New Years Eve from the World Cafe!
01/03/2005: Best Of 2004 It's a special edition of World Cafe with host David Dye featuring some of the best band performances recorded for the Cafe in 2004.
01/04/2005: Robyn Hitchcock Robyn Hitchcock is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe! British singer songwriter Robyn is our first guest of the New Year. He's coming into the Cafe studios to play live and tell us about making his new record "Spooked" with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.
01/05/2005: The Gourds The Gourds join host David Dye on the World Cafe. This Austin Texas based alt country band recently released their 8th great album "Blood of the Ram" so we figured it was about time for them to make their debut appearance on the Cafe.
01/06/2005: Tony Joe White Tony Joe White is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. He'll joins us with music from his new album "The Heroines" and, yes, he's promised to do "Polk Salad Annie."
01/07/2005: Tom Jones & Linda Ronstadt Two legendary vocalists join host David Dye on the World Cafe--- Tom Jones & Linda Ronstadt! They'll talk about their latest releases and how they keep the spark in their music. Also David will unveil our next World Cafe Top 5 on Friday.
01/10/2005: Mark Knopfler Mark Knopfler is host David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. Mark, the founder of Dire Straits, entered one of his most creative periods ever when he was recently recovering from a serious motorcycle accident. The result is his latest album "Shangri-la." We'll hear old and new tunes in a captivating live session.
01/11/2005: American Music Club American Music Club is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Mark Eitzel and rest of AMC have reunited for their first new album in ten years "Love Songs for Patriots." And, we're happy to say that it turns out that this is one of their best albums ever.
01/12/2005: Ian McLagan and the Bump Band Ian McLagan and the Bump Band are David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Ian was an original members of The Small Faces and Faces. He lovingly put together the recent Faces box set "Five Guys Walk Into a Bar...". He's a true gentleman and a fabulous storyteller and he's bringing his original Hammond B3 organ from 1969 --- the same one he played on the classic "Maggie May".
01/13/2005: Shivaree Shivaree returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Ambrosia Parsley and company return for a live set of music drawn from their new album "Who's Got Trouble". They're the ones that performed the haunting Cafe favorite "Goodnight Moon".
01/14/2005: Kasey Chambers Kasey Chambers is bringing her band back to the World Cafe with David Dye. Aussie Kasey is back with a great new album "Wayward Angel." She's just returned after a little time off to raise her first child at home--- not in the Outback as she was raised and to write this fine batch of new songs. Later David's got another World Cafe Top 5.
01/17/2005: Martin Luther King Day The World Cafe with David Dye celebrates Martin Luther King Day. We’ll talk with artists and scholars about the musical connection to social justice.
01/18/2005: Blanche Host David Dye welcomes Blanche to the World Cafe! Blanche is a Detroit based country band that has one foot firmly placed in rock n roll. “If We Can’t Trust Doctors” is their standout new CD. Here’s an interesting bit of trivia: lead singer Dave Feeny’s last band was Goober & the Peas, which included Jack White from The White Stripes.
01/19/2005: Dogs Die in Hot Cars The band Dogs Die in Hot Cars makes their debut on the World Cafe with host David Dye. This fabulous Scottish band will bring their New Wave-ish sound into to the Cafe studios to perform music drawn from their CD “Please Describe Yourself.”
01/20/2005: Minnie Driver Actress & chanteuse Minnie Driver is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. After a lifetime of singing Minnie has just put out her debut album “Everything I’ve Got In My Pocket.” We’re delighted that she’s stopping by the studio with her band. Listen in--- you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
01/21/2005: Charlie Haden Legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Charlie has enjoyed a long and successful career that stretches back to the 1950’s playing with Ornette Coleman and a series of delightful duet albums. His latest collaboration is with Gonzalo Rubalcaba on the new CD “Land of the Sun” and it’s a true gem!
01/23/2005: Brandi Carlile spent her days playing music alongside her siblings; she taught herself to sing while growing up in the remote town of Ravensdale, Wash. She recently released a self-titled debut album to great acclaim. Web Extra: Hear Carlile in Studio
01/24/2005: Robert Earl Keen Robert Earl Keen is David Dye's guest on this World Cafe. He's one of the best of the great Texas singer songwriter's. We're delighted that he's bringing his full band back into the Cafe studios to perform music that's included on his latest release "Live From Austin TX."
01/25/2005: Keren Ann French singer songwriter Keren Ann is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe! She's coming into the studio to perform songs from her latest release "Not Going Anywhere" which is her first album sung entirely in English. Join us for subdued pop at its best.
01/26/2005: Danielia Cotton New York City based Danielia Cotton makes her debut performance on World Cafe. Danielia is a powerhouse, has a bluesy voice, and an alt/rock-blues sound that you'll be sure to like. A WXPN Artist to Watch for January 2005.
01/27/2005: Rufus Wainwright Rufus Wainwright returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Rufus is always one of our favorite guests and we're pleased that he'll join us for an extended session featuring material from his latest release "Want Two".
01/28/2005: Umphrey's McGee Umphrey's McGee shares music and conversation with host David Dye on the World Cafe. Chicago based jam band Umphrey's McGee will astonish you with their musicianship and ensemble playing. We'll hear music drawn from their new CD "Anchor Drops." Later, David has another great Top 5 on Friday and a bunch of new music.
02/01/2005: Kenny White Kenny White is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Kenny is a New York City based songwriter and producer who was making a good living writing music for TV ads until he had a change of heart. In his forties he reinvented himself as a singer songwriter and a pretty good one at that!
02/02/2005: Desmond Child Desmond Child joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Desmond’s songs have sold millions of copies as hits for a wide range of acts including Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Ricky Martin. Now’s your chance to hear music from one of pop’s most gifted songwriters.
02/03/2005: Neil Young's new album, Prairie Wind, is being hailed as a return to the wistful, wind-blown vistas of his most popular work, from Harvest and Harvest Moon.
02/04/2005: Luna - This show will be pre-empted on WXPN Philadelphia for our fund drive Luna is calling it quits but first they’re going to join host David Dye on the World Cafe! They recently released their final album “Rendezvous” and they’re obviously having a lot of fun as they stop by the Cafe on their lengthy farewell tour. Also David’s planning to spin a bunch of new music!
02/07/2005: Kasey Chambers - This show will be pre-empted on WXPN Philadelphia for our fund drive Kasey Chambers is bringing her band back to the World Cafe with David Dye. Aussie Kasey is back with a great new album “Wayward Angel.” She’s just returned after a little time off to raise her first child at home--- not in the Outback as she was raised and to write this fine batch of new songs. Later we’ll celebrate the late Bob Marley’s 60th birthday.
02/08/2005: Kermit Ruffins - This show will be pre-empted on WXPN Philadelphia for our fund drive The World Cafe celebrates Mardi Gras with a visit from New Orleans’ own, trumpet player Kermit Ruffins! He’s a big admirer of Louis Armstrong & a founding member of the Rebirth Brass Band. He continues to play the traditional jazz he loves as a solo artist on his latest release “Putomayo Presents Kermit Ruffins.” We’ll hear a rollicking Mardi Gras set along with more New Orleans Fat Tuesday favorites!
02/09/2005: Maia Sharp Maia Sharp returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye. She has a new album called “Fine Upstanding Citizen” and she’s enjoying great success as a songwriter, including credit for the title track of the Dixie Chicks album “Home”. She’s coming into our studios to play live and she’s got some even better news to unveil!
02/10/2005: Kenny Wayne Shepard Kenny Wayne Shepard is bringing his band back into the World Cafe studios with host David Dye. He’s so much more than just another blues guitar-slinger. He rocks out more than ever on his new album “The Place You’re In.” & he’ll do the same for us when he joins us live!
02/11/2005: Virginia Coalition Virginia Coalition is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. They’ll join us for a live set the energetic music drawn from their new album “OK to Go.” Later The Inquirer’s music critic Tom Moon handicaps the Grammys for us.
02/15/2005: Bill Morrissey and Pinetop Perkins It’s a special double feature on this edition of the World Cafe with David Dye. In the first hour New England based folk singer Bill Morrissey stops by the studio for music & conversation. He’s just released a very fine new compilation of his work for Rounder Records entitled “The Essential Collection” & he’s also got some new songs to play for us. In the second hour Grammy honoree Pinetop Perkins and his band come to the Cafe to play the blues.
02/16/2005: Phoenix The French rock band Phoenix joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Their music completely blew us away when they dropped by our studios for a set of tunes drawn from their new album “Live: Thirty Days Ago.”
02/17/2005: Ray LaMontagne Ray LaMontagne makes his first appearance on the World Cafe with David Dye. Once you’ve heard Ray’s voice you’ll be hooked! This Maine native is one of the most expressive songwriters we’ve heard in a while and he’s coming into the studio to perform songs from his debut album “Trouble.”
02/18/2005: Bright Eyes Bright Eyes joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Chances are that you’ve heard the buzz about him (aka Conor Oberst). He’ll stop by the Cafe to play music from his two new albums “Digital Ash in a Digital Urn” and “I’m Wide Awake…” Some are going so far as to call him the Dylan of a new generation. In the second hour it’s a special concert from none other than Jon Spencer’s Blues Explosion!
02/22/2005: Willy Mason Willy Mason is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Although he just turned 20, Willy is a gifted singer songwriter and has a huge following in the UK. Wisdom accompanied by an infectious enthusiasm are the trademarks of his music. He’s coming into the Cafe studios to perform songs from his new album “Where the Humans Eat” live for us!
02/23/2005: Blue Merle Blue Merle joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. This Nashville based band has an unusual line up for a band that rocks—acoustic bass, mandolin, and violin. We’re so pleased that they’ll drop by our studios to play tunes from their stunning debut “Burning In the Sun.” Blue Merle is WXPN's Artist To Watch for February 2005!
02/24/2005: The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. To date Jimmy is probably best known as the drummer for the enormously successful alternative Rock band Smashing Pumpkins but before that he played jazz. That’s all about to change when you hear music from his new project’s CD “Life Begins Again.”
02/25/2005: Was (Not Was) The guys from Was (Not Was) are David Dye’s guests on the World Cafe. Headed up by noted producer Don Was & David Was this stellar Detroit rock-funk-art band have reunited for a brief tour. We’re nothing short of delighted that they’re going to make a stop by our studios.
02/28/2005: Ray LaMontagne Ray Lamontagne is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Once you’ve heard Ray’s voice you’ll be hooked! This Maine native is one of the most expressive songwriters we’ve heard in a long while and he’s coming into the studio to perform songs from his debut album “Trouble.”
03/01/2005: Amos Lee Amos Lee joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. The folks in his native Philadelphia have known about Amos’s remarkable music for a while. Now the rest of the world is discovering this extraordinary singer-songwriter by way of his self-titled debut on Blue Note Records.
03/02/2005: Vinicius Cantuaria Vinicius Cantuaria is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Vinicius is Brazilian and has been living and working in NYC over the last decade. Vinicius is a remarkable songwriter and a gentle, yet compelling presence.
03/03/2005: Robert Downey Jr. Actor Robert Downey Jr. is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. We all know him as a gifted thespian and now he’s released his first album “The Futurist.” We’re delighted to tell you that it’s well worth a listen. He’s going to join us with his band for a musical performance and conversation about this new artistic direction.
03/04/2005: Scissor Sisters Scissor Sisters make their debut on the World Cafe with host David Dye. Believe the hype--- these guys are great! They’re both gender & genre bending combining glam rock with rock, pop and a touch of burlesque. Their first major label release includes the infectiously upbeat “Take Your Mama.” They’ve enjoyed tremendous success in the UK and they’re now making a name for themselves here at home.
03/08/2005: Nanci Griffith Nanci Griffith is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Her new album is called “Hearts in Mind” and it contains a number of songs about her travels to Vietnam. We’ll find out about Nanci’s journeys and she’ll perform some of her new songs live. Plus David’s got new music from Clem Snide, M.
03/09/2005: Brazilian Girls Brazilian Girls are David Dye’s guests on the World Cafe. This downtown New York City based band plays a mean live set although none of them are from Brazil and there’s only one girl. She sings beautifully in five languages and we’re delighted that they’re stopping by our studios to perform music from their self-titled debut CD.
03/10/2005: Chuck Prophet Chuck Prophet returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye. He’s bringing his full band by to play a set of music from his 7th outstanding album “The Age of Miracles.” In hour two we’ll talk to the stars and director of the documentary “Won’t Anybody Listen?” This flick gives a birds-eye-view of just how hard it is to break into the music business--- unless of course you’re making a film!
03/11/2005: Jack Johnson and Donavon Frankenreiter Surf’s up at the World Cafe with host David Dye as he welcomes Jack Johnson and his good friend and fellow surfer Donavon Frankenreiter. In the first hour Jack takes us inside a wave and plays songs from his new album “In Between Dreams.” Later, Donavon Frankenreiter’s got a set of music drawn from his self-titled debut.
03/15/2005: The Duhks The Duhks are coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. They are an extraordinary acoustic music band based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They had the good fortune to have their debut release produced by Bela Fleck and they’ll join us for a lively live set of tunes.
03/16/2005: Billy Miles Billy Miles is host David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. She has an amazing voice and we’ll hear some outstanding music from her debut album performed live as she and her band stop by the Cafe studios.
03/17/2005: Paul Brady and the Young Dubliners It’s St. Patricks’s Day and it’s all Irish music today on the World Cafe with David Dye. In the first hour it’s the much in demand Irish songwriter Paul Brady. He’s just released a fantastic new album entitled “Say What You Feel” and he’s stopping by to share music & conversation. In the second hour we have a high-energy concert with the Young Dubliners which includes music from their latest CD “Real World.
03/18/2005: Keane Keane joins the World Cafe’s Michaela Majoun for a live concert in front of an audience of fans at Indre Studios in Philadelphia. This English trio’s debut “Hopes & Fears” includes the stand out single “Somewhere Only We Know” which is propelling them to international stardom. Listen in to hear what the well-deserved buzz is all about. David Dye also has new music from Brazilian Girls, Moby, and Ivy.
03/21/2005: Joss Stone Soul wunderkind Joss Stone is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. We were lucky enough to host one of the British singers earliest radio appearances. Now Joss is bringing her full band back to the Cafe & we'll get a chance to hear new music drawn from her sophomore release "Mind, Body & Soul."
03/22/2005: Desmond Child Desmond Child joins host David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Desmond's songs have sold millions of copies as hits for a wide range of acts including Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Ricky Martin. Now's your chance to hear music from one of pop's most gifted songwriters.
03/23/2005: Bright Eyes Bright Eyes joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Chances are that you've heard the buzz about him (aka Connor Oberst). He stopped by the Cafe to play music from his two new albums "Digital Ash in a Digital Urn" and "I'm Wide Awake..." Some critics are going so far as to call him the Dylan of a new generation. In the second hour it's a special concert from none other than the (Jon Spencer) Blues Explosion!
03/24/2005: Umphrey's McGee Umphrey's McGee shares music and conversation with host David Dye on the World Cafe. This Chicago based jam band will astonish you with their musicianship and ensemble playing. We'll hear music drawn from their new CD " Anchor Drops."
03/25/2005: The Neville Brothers The Neville Brothers are David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe! For the first time ever on the Cafe the full band plays a live set of Neville classics mixed with material from their new album “Walkin’ in The Shadow of Life”---- it’s Mardi Gras on the World Cafe!
03/28/2005: Nanci Griffith Nanci Griffith is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Her new album is called Hearts in Mind and it contains a number of songs about her travels to Vietnam. We’ll find out about Nanci’s journeys and she’ll perform some of her new songs live. Plus David’s got new music from Clem Snide, M.
03/29/2005: Chris Smither Chris Smither returns to the World Cafe with David Dye! He’s always been one of our favorite songsmiths and he’s back with a fabulous new CD Honeysuckle Dog.
03/30/2005: John Hammond Bluesman John Hammond returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. John’s got a new CD out, In Your Arms Again and he’s stopping by for music & conversation in front of an intimate audience of Cafe fans. There’s also some fantastic new music from Crooked Fingers, Blue Merle, and Robbers on High Street
03/31/2005: Kings of Convenience Kings of Convenience are coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. This indie-pop duo hails from Norway and they’re going to perform songs drawn from their latest release Riot On an Empty Street.
04/01/2005: Kathleen Edwards Singer songwriter Kathleen Edwards joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. She scored big with Cafe listeners with her 2003 debut Failer. We’re delighted that she’s back with more great tunes on her second release Back to Me.
04/04/2005: Jack Johnson Jack Johnson is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Jack is both a champion surfer and a gifted singer-songwriter and he’ll take us inside a wave with a live performance of songs from his new album In Between Dreams.
04/05/2005: John Gorka John Gorka is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye! John got his music career started in the early 80’s while attending College in Pennsylvania and has since become a leading figure in the New Folk movement. A little later David’s got new music from Kathleen Edwards, the Duhks, and Bright Eyes.
04/06/2005: David Sanborn Saxophonist David Sanborn will be host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. He’ll join us for music drawn from his newest album Closer.
04/07/2005: Madeleine Peyroux Madeleine Peyroux is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. She’ll play music from her newest album Careless Love, including the new Cafe favorite “Don’t Wait Too Long”. This is her first recording since her stellar 1996 debut Dreamland.
04/08/2005: Tim Booth Tim Booth joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Tim’s probably best known as the front man for the British band “James”. Well he’s out on his own now and he’s dropping by the Cafe to play music from his first solo release Bone.
04/11/2005: Chuck Prophet Chuck Prophet is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Until their break up in 1992, Chuck played guitar in the L.A. based band Green on Red. Since then he has released seven great solo albums including his latest Age of Miracles.
04/12/2005: Jess Klein Host David Dye welcomes Jess Klein to the World Cafe. Jess taught herself to play guitar while in college and has since released three records including her newest Strawberry Lover.
04/13/2005: M. Ward M. Ward will be David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. His latest album Transistor Radio features his raspy croon saluting alternative & college radio. We’ll hear a live performance that includes a great live version of “Lullaby & Exile.” Later on there’s lots of great new music!
04/14/2005: The Frames and Mark Geary It’s a fantastic double-header on the World Cafe with host David Dye featuring The Frames & Mark Geary. In the first hour, Irish rock band The Frames stop by to perform music from their sixth album Burn the Maps. This release could finally help them get some well-deserved recognition in the U.S. In hour two we’ve got another great Irish artist, Mark Geary. Now based in New York, he began his career playing alongside Jeff Buckley at the legendary Sin-e Cafe. He’ll be in our Cafe to play new songs from his terrific sophomore effort Ghosts.
04/15/2005: Ben Folds Ben Folds returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Ben is responsible for bringing the piano to alternative rock with the trio Ben Folds Five. When the band broke up Ben played solo for a while and now he’s back with a new trio and a new album Songs for Silverman which includes the Cafe favorite “Landed.”
04/19/2005: Mary Gauthier Host David Dye welcomes singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier to the World Cafe. With a major label release more people are hearing about Mary’s incredible life. She ran away from her adopted parents in her teens & ended up running a successful Cajun restaurant in Boston and then she discovered her writing talents in her 30’s. Mary’s latest effort is the stellar, Mercy Now. David also has a bunch of great new music to play for you.
04/20/2005: Ben Lee Ben Lee joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Ben was only in his early teens when he released his first solo record under the Beastie Boys’ Grand Royal label. He’ll be in the Cafe to perform songs from his latest album, Awake Is the New Sleep. Later David has lots of great new music.
04/21/2005: King Sunny Ade Join host David Dye on the World Cafe for a wonderful performance from King Sunny Ade & his African Beats, the unparalleled master of Nigeria's Juju music. The 25-person band jammed into our studios for this historic occasion. In the second hour we'll examine the birth of Rap music in the South Bronx in the 1970's. Our guests will include Kurtis Blow, author Jim Fricke, and others who were there and lived to tell the tale.
04/22/2005: Ben Folds Ben Folds returns to the World Cafe with David Dye. Ben is responsible for bringing the piano to alternative rock with the trio Ben Folds Five. When the band broke up Ben played solo for a while and now he’s back with a new trio and a new album Songs for Silverman which includes the Cafe favorite “Landed.”
04/25/2005: Madeline Peyroux Madeline Peyroux is David Dye’s guest on this edition of the World Cafe. She’ll play music from her latest album Careless Love, including the Cafe favorite “Don’t Wait Too Long”. This is her first recording since her stellar 1996 debut Dreamland.
04/26/2005: Martha Wainwright Martha Wainwright is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. At this point Martha may be better known as Rufus’s sister and Loudon & Kate McGariggle’s daughter. Well, despite all the comparisons she’s been able to find her own musical style and she’ll play us some powerful songs from her new self-titled album.
04/27/2005: Clem Snide Clem Snide joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Eef Barzalay leads this alternative band on what may be this quartets best album yet End of Love. The band’s going to gather from their homes in Nashville & Brooklyn to play live in our studios.
04/28/2005: The Frames and Mark Geary It’s a fantastic double-header on the World Cafe with host David Dye featuring The Frames & Mark Geary. In the first hour, Irish rock band The Frames stop by to perform music from their sixth album Burn the Maps. This release could finally help them get some well-deserved recognition in the U.S. In hour two, we’ve got another great Irish artist, Mark Geary. Now based in New York, he began his career playing alongside Jeff Buckley at the legendary Sin-e Cafe. He’ll be on the Cafe to play new songs from his terrific sophomore effort Ghosts.
04/29/2005: Al Green and Herb Alpert Al Green & Herb Alpert join David Dye on the World Cafe. In hour one we’ll talk with one of the world’s greatest singers as Al Green tell us about his life and music. We’ll hear the story of how he met the legendary producer Willie Mitchell--- and the Reverend can’t help but break into song a capella! In the second hour the founder of A&M Records, Herb Alpert talks about the days in the 1960’s when his Tijuana Brass rivaled The Beatles for the status of the country’s most popular band.
05/02/2005: Buddy Miller Buddy Miller joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. Buddy switches things up with his latest solo effort, the gospel rooted Universal United House of Prayer. He joins us with his band on stage at World Cafe Live.
05/03/2005: Inara George Inara George is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Inara, the daughter of Little Feat’s Lowell George, spent her childhood performing in the theatre. On a whim one summer, she and some friends started the band Lode and landed a deal with Geffen Records. Her talent as a singer/songwriter is displayed on her wonderful solo debut All Rise.
05/04/2005: Lou Barlow Lou Barlow is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Lou played bass for Dinosaur Jr. until parting ways with the band in 1989. Since then he’s been busy with his solo career and many side projects including Folk Implosion and Sebadoh. He’ll be in the Cafe to play songs from his latest album Emoh.
05/05/2005: deSol It’s Cinco de Mayo on the World Cafe with David Dye! We’ve got the band deSoL and an entire show dedicated to Mexican music! Based out of Asbury Park, New Jersey, deSol is a Latin rock band favoring a bilingual approach to their music, much like Carlos Santana and Richie Valens. They mix a variety of rock, soul, and funk with Afro-Cuban salsa and Colombian cumbia on their self-titled debut deSol. We’ll also hear live tracks from the likes of Los Lonely Boys and Kinky.
05/06/2005: Ryan Adams Ryan Adams & The Cardinals join host David Dye on this episode of the World Cafe. Ryan’s new release with the Cardinals, Cold Roses, is the first of three albums he has set for release this year! He’s bringing the band into our studios to play some of this great new music.
05/09/2005: Tori Amos Tori Amos is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye! Tori continues to be one of the most open and intimate performers in music today. Her latest album, The Beekeeper, was released in conjunction with her new memoir, Piece by Piece. Recently she got a chance to sit down with the Cafe’s Michaela Majoun for music and conversation.
05/10/2005: Loudon Wainwright III Loudon Wainwright III joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Loudon first rose to fame in the late 1960's as a witty and honest songwriter & now he's also known as Rufus Wainwright's father. With his latest album Here Come the Choppers, Loudon continues to share his own wry and poignant way of looking at the world.
05/11/2005: Mercury Rev Mercury Rev joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Mercury Rev's been a loosely affiliated avant-garde band since the late 80's. In that time they've released six fantastic albums, including their latest, The Secret Migration. In the second hour, we'll discuss the documentary film "DIG!" It focuses on two rival bands, the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols.
05/12/2005: John Doe John Doe is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. John is widely known as the front man for the influential punk rock band X. His latest solo release is the superb Forever Hasn't Happened Yet. In the second hour of the show, legendary Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman joins David. He's just come out with a new solo record called Just For A Thrill.
05/13/2005: John Prine John Prine is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye! He's an acclaimed singer/songwriter and he's weathered the ups and downs of a music career spanning thirty years, as well as successfully battling cancer in 1999. Fair and Square is his first release in five years and John continues to impress his audience.
05/17/2005: Jim Boggia Jim Boggia is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. Jim played alongside the likes of Juliana Hatfield and Jill Sobule before deciding to go out on his own. His latest album Safe in Sound is the fantastic follow up to his 2001 debut Fidelity is the Enemy.
05/18/2005: Doves David Dye welcomes Doves to the World Cafe. Doves are a band from Manchester, England made up of Jimi Goodwin and twin brothers Jez and Andy Williams. Their latest release, Some Cities, features some of the band's finest work to date. In the second hour of the show Robbers On High Street stop by the Cafe. This New York quartet will be in to perform songs from their debut album Tree City.
05/19/2005: Josh Rouse Josh Rouse is host David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Josh first gained notice in 1998 with his critically acclaimed debut album Dressed Up Like Nebraska. He recently went through a divorce and a move from Nashville to Spain. On his latest release, Nashville, Josh explores saying goodbye to both the city and his marriage.
05/20/2005: Yo Yo Ma This edition of the World Cafe with David Dye is a special triple feature! In the first hour we'll hear from cellist Yo Yo Ma about his contribution to the Think Global project Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizon. Then David meets with African musician Angelique Kidjo for music and conversation from her latest release, Oyaya. On this album she showcases the deep connection between African and Latin music. In the second hour Moby is in the studio with Michaela Majoun in support of his terrific new release Hotel.
05/24/2005: Aqualung Aqualung is host David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Based in London, Aqualung (aka Matt Hales) studied classical song writing in college and later formed a Police cover band with his brother. The title track from his compelling U.S. debut album Strange and Beautiful has already gained him notoriety in England after being featured in a commercial.
05/25/2005: Crooked Fingers On this edition of the World Cafe David Dye's guest is Crooked Fingers. Crooked Fingers is the latest project for Archers of Loaf's mastermind Eric Bachmann. He's released four albums since 2000 including his latest, the engaging Dignity and Shame.
05/26/2005: Alana Davis Host David Dye welcomes Alana Davis back to the World Cafe. Alana has a fantastic new album that she released under her own Tigress Records label entitled Surrender Dorothy.
05/27/2005: Garbage Garbage is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! Garbage has a brand new album out called Bleed Like Me. They stopped by our studio for music and conversation with the Cafe's Michaela Majoun.
05/31/2005: Chatham County Line Self-described “Guerilla Bluegrass” band Chatham County Line join David Dye on the World Cafe. Route 23 is the band’s new release and we’re delighted that they’re stopping by the Cafe studios to give us a taste of their fresh tunes!
06/01/2005: Brendon Benson World Cafe is pre-empted on WXPN for our Spring Membership Drive David Dye welcomes Brendan Benson to the World Cafe. A Detroit native, Brendan’s previous album Lapalco garnered him a cult like following. His latest release The Alternative To Love has received even more attention after it was revealed he had worked with White Stripes frontman Jack White on a soon to be released collaboration.
06/02/2005: Glen Phillips World Cafe is pre-empted on WXPN for our Spring Membership Drive Glen Phillips returns to the World Cafe with host David Dye. Glen’s solo career began after the break up of Toad The Wet Sprocket. He’s since reunited with the band for some live shows and his new album Winter Pays For Summer is the follow up to his solo debut record Abulum.
06/03/2005: John Legend World Cafe is pre-empted on WXPN for our Spring Membership Drive David Dye welcomes rising R&B star John Legend to the World Cafe. After attending college John began working as a session player and songwriter for many notable artists including Alicia Keyes, Lauryn Hill, and Kanye West. His debut album Get Lifted features a great blend of old school soul and hip-hop.
06/06/2005: John Prine World Cafe is pre-empted on WXPN Philadelphia for our Spring Membership Drive John Prine is coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye. John's an acclaimed singer/songwriter who has gone through the ups and downs of a music career lasting for over thirty years, including a battle with cancer in 1999. Fair and Square is his first release in five years and John continues to impress his audience.
06/07/2005: Tommy Emmanuel Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Tommy's career has lasted over three decades and he's a legend in his native Australia. With his unique "finger style" method, Tommy is a true master of guitar. He'll be in the studio to play music from his latest album Endless Road.
06/08/2005: Linton Kwesi Johnson Linton Kwesi Johnson is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Born in Jamaica and raised in London, Linton was a published poet and journalist before he began performing his dub poetry. His latest release, Live In Paris, demonstrates why he's remained a powerful voice in reggae for more than thirty years. There's also lots of new music from great Cafe artists.
06/09/2005: The Decemberists The Decemberists join David Dye on the World Cafe. The Decemberists are a five-piece indie pop band out of Portland. Their new album Picaresque has received equally high praise from critics and fans alike.
06/10/2005: Ani DiFranco David Dye welcomes Ani Difranco to the World Cafe. Ani always seems to be on the move with a new project. Her latest release Knuckle Down is the seventeenth album she's released under her Righteous Babe label. We're delighted that she's stopped by the Cafe for music and conversation. There's also plenty of new music on the show.
06/11/2005: On June 11, WXPN will air the three World Cafe sessions that were pre-empted during our Fund Drive. Tune in at 10am Saturday to hear: 10am - John Legend: David Dye welcomes rising R&B star John Legend. After attending college John began working as a session player and songwriter for many notable artists including Alicia Keyes, Lauryn Hill, and Kanye West. His debut album Get Lifted features a great blend of old school soul and hip-hop. 11am - Glen Phillips returns to the World Cafe. Glen Phillips' solo career began after the break up of Toad The Wet Sprocket. He’s since reunited with the band for some live shows and his new album Winter Pays For Summer is the follow up to his solo debut record Abulum. 12Noon Brendan Benson w/Michaela Majoun - Brendan Benson is coming to the World Cafe! A Detroit native, Brendan's previous album Lapalco garnered him a cult like following. His latest release The Alternative To Love has received even more attention after it was revealed he had worked with White Stripes frontman Jack White on a soon to be released collaboration. Brendon's coming into the studio for music and conversation with the Cafe's Michaela Majoun. Later David Dye's got great new music from some of your favorite Cafe artists. 1pm Conversations from the World Cafe
06/13/2005: Josh Rouse Josh Rouse is host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Josh first gained notice in 1998 with his critically acclaimed debut album Dressed Up Like Nebraska. He recently went through a divorce and a move from Nashville to Spain. On his latest release, Nashville, Josh explores saying goodbye to both the city and his marriage. David will also play lots of great new music on the program.
06/14/2005: Ray Wylie Hubbard Singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard is host David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Once considered a wild child of progressive country, Ray's now hailed as an elder statesman combining folk, blues, country, and rock into his music. He sounds as good as ever on his latest release Delirium Tremolos.
06/15/2005: Ringside World Cafe welcomes Ringside. Ringside's music is the combined effort of Scott Thomas' songs and the beats of actor Balthazar Getty. The duo mixes a blend of pop, rock, and electronica on their self-titled debut album Ringside. They're in the studio for music and conversation with Michaela Majoun.
06/16/2005: Mike Doughty Former Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. After he left Soul Coughing Mike toured across the country playing stripped down solo acoustic gigs at small clubs. Haughty Melodic is his first full-length studio album as a solo artist and was released by Dave Matthews' ATO label.
06/17/2005: Hall and Oates Hall and Oates are coming to the World Cafe with David Dye! In their distinguished career, Hall and Oates have won more gold and platinum awards than any other duo in rock history. Their latest release, Our Kind of Soul, is a soul tribute album featuring a mixture of covers and new material, including an updated version of "I Can Dream About You."
06/21/2005: Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion are David Dye’s guests on the World Cafe. Their latest release entitled Exploration is a collaborative effort and includes a previously unrecorded Pete Seeger song.
06/22/2005: Nikka Costa Host David Dye welcomes Nikka Costa to the World Cafe. Nikka's new album Can'tneverdidnothin' is the follow up to 2001's critically acclaimed Everybody Got Their Something. Her new album features guest spots by a variety of artists including Lenny Kravitz and Roots drummer ?uestlove (Questlove).
06/23/2005: Feist Feist is David Dye's guest on this edition of the World Cafe. In high school, Leslie Feist played in a band that once was the opening act for the Ramones. She later went on to join the band Broken Social Scene. On her new solo album Let It Die, Feist does a wonderful job of exploring a variety of music including folk, bossa nova, jazz-pop, and indie rock.
06/24/2005: Campbell Brothers with John Medeski The Campbell Brothers featuring John Medeski are coming to the World Cafe with host David Dye.
06/27/2005: Ani DiFranco Ani DiFranco is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Ani's latest record, Knuckle Down, is the seventeenth she's released on her Righteous Babe label.
06/28/2005: Old School Freight Train Host David Dye welcomes Old School Freight Train to the World Cafe. Their new album, Run, was produced by legendary mandolinist David Grisman.
06/29/2005: Earlimart Earlimart joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Their latest album Treble & Tremble, detours from their earlier experimental post-punk roots towards a more indie-pop sound.
06/30/2005: Andrew Bird Andrew Bird is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. He has a wonderful new album out called Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs.
07/01/2005: Ray LaMontagne is one of the most expressive songwriters of our time. He came into the studio to perform songs from his debut album Trouble. His well-traveled voice and intense style have won him legions of fans.
07/02/2005: Ben Lee was in his early teens when he released his first solo record under the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label. Now he's back with a great new album, Awake Is the New Sleep.
07/04/2005: Cold Roses, the new CD by Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, is the first of three albums from the prolific singer/songwriter this year. Adams brings his band the Cardinals into our studios to play his new music.
07/05/2005: In 2001, Jessi Alexander was singing backup in Nashville when a friend submitted one of her demos to the NARAS Grammy Showcase. She ended up winning the competition and landed a deal with Columbia. The resulting album is Honeysuckle Sweet.
07/06/2005: Lizz Wright Vocalist Lizz Wright debuted in 2003 with the album Salt, an eclectic mix of traditional jazz, R&B, and folk songs. Her latest album is the fantastic Dreaming Wide Awake, featuring several original songs along with some terrific covers including a version of Neil Young’s “Old Man”.
07/07/2005: Brooklyn quartet the Cloud Room offers tight, melodic indie rock sure to please fans of breakout artists like Interpol and the Killers. Their "Hey Now Now" has been dubbed "one of the great alt-pop singles of the first half of 2005" by the All-Music Guide.
07/08/2005: Robert Plant & The Strange Sensation Unlike many of his classic rock colleagues, Led Zepplin singer Robert Plant has continued to push his musical boundaries over the years, experimenting with varied forms such as trip-hop, drum ‘n’ bass and even doo-wop. With his group The Strange Sensation, it all comes together on their new album The Mighty Rearranger, which features the Cafe favorite “Shine It All Around”.
07/11/2005: New York musician David Poe has traveled the world making music, headlining his own shows and opening for a host of acts. So it should be no surprise that his latest album, Love Is Red, was recorded in a Berlin basement.
07/12/2005: Erin McKeown's new album, We Will Become Like Birds, is a fantastic work of simple, yet elegant, songs -- and it's quickly becoming her best-received effort so far.
07/13/2005: Jam band super-group Assembly Of Dust describes their music as "hick funk." Now the band, which tours extensively, has released a live album, The Honest Hour. The release from a 2004 show in New York follows their self-titled debut in 2003.
07/14/2005: Michael Penn Since his astounding success in 1990 with the song “No Myth”, singer/songwriter Michael Penn has enjoyed a devoted following. His new album, Mr. Hollywood Jr., 1974, takes a look at post World War II America.
07/15/2005: Michelle Shocked While growing up in Texas, songwriter Michelle Shocked was influenced by bluegrass, blues, Texas swing and singer/songwriters like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt. She’s just released three albums simultaneously: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Got No Strings, and Mexican Standoff.
07/18/2005: Mike Doughty After leaving the avant-garde band Soul Coughing, Mike Doughty toured across the country playing stripped down solo acoustic gigs at small clubs. Haughty Melodic is his first full-length album as a solo artist and was released by Dave Matthews' ATO label. In the second hour of the show David talks with Bill Janovitz of the band Buffalo Tom on the next installment of our Summer Reading Series. Bill has just published The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. (33 1/3). The book details the creative process behind this pivotal Stones' album.
07/19/2005: Alison Brown Alison Brown was once a member of Alison Krauss's Union Station and she won a Grammy in 2001 for her duet with Bela Fleck, "Leaving Cottondale". Her new solo album Stolen Moments is a fascinating, genre-hopping take on bluegrass.
07/20/2005: Xavier Rudd Singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd gained inspiration from Aboriginal culture while growing up in a small Australian town. He surrounds himself with guitars, percussion, and didgeridoos on his U.S. debut solo album Solace. It's an eclectic set of music dealing with of humanity, spirituality, and ultimately compassion.
07/21/2005: John Scofield Jazz guitarist John Scofield's latest release is That's What I Say: The Music of Ray Charles. This project gave him the opportunity to pay homage to one of his greatest influences and the chance to work with an amazing lineup of singers including John Mayer, Aaron Neville, and Mavis Staples. The show stopper on the album is the version of Charles' famous "What'd I Say," which includes some terrific tenor sax playing from the legendary David "Fathead" Newman.
07/22/2005: Pink Martini Vocalist and songwriter China Forbes and classically-trained pianist Thomas Lauderdale formed Pink Martini in 1994. Hang On Little Tomato is Pink Martini's second album released on the band's own independent label Heinz Records. It is an exquisite, exotic collection of wondrous international music.
07/25/2005: The "band" Feist is actually Leslie Feist, who once played in a band that opened for the Ramones. She later went on to join the band Broken Social Scene. Her new solo album, Let It Die, shows Feist exploring a variety of music -- including folk, bossa nova, and indie rock.
07/26/2005: The Ditty Bops Based out of Los Angeles, The Ditty Bops is the whimsical duo of Amanda Barrett on vocals, mandolin, & dulcimer and Abby DeWald on vocals & acoustic guitar. They have received rave reviews for their incredibly theatrical live shows featuring period costumes from the 20’s and even puppet shows.
07/27/2005: Jackie Greene Jackie Greene, a talented singer-songwriter out of California, was discovered at an open mic night in 2001. He’s been favorably compared to greats such as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Jackie’s latest release is Sweet Somewhere Bound and he’s in the studio for music & conversation with the Cafe’s Michaela Majoun.
07/28/2005: Spoon Based out of Austin, Texas, the band Spoon originated in 1994. Their earlier work was a mix of indie and punk rock, drawing comparisons to The Pixies and Sonic Youth. After an ill-timed move to a major label in 1998, Spoon has since embraced the indie route and released three albums with Merge Records including their latest Gimme Fiction.
07/29/2005: Matisyahu Matisyahu is the world’s first Hasidic Jewish reggae star. Born in 1979 as Matthew Miller, Matisyahu lived the hippie lifestyle as a teenager, eventually dropping out of high school to follow Phish around the country on a national tour. A trip to Israel marked a major turning point, providing inspiration that led him to become the world’s first Hasidic Jewish reggae star. Matisyahu’s rap and beat-box skills can be heard on his truly unique debut album Live At Stubb’s.
08/01/2005: Michelle Shocked Singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. While growing up in Texas, Michelle was influenced by bluegrass, blues, and Texas swing. She’s just boldly released a trilogy of very different albums simultaneously: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Got No Strings, and Mexican Standoff. In the second hour of the show, it’s the next installment of our Summer Reading Series with author Mark Katz. Mark’s new book Capturing Sound: How Technology Has Changed Music offers an informative, entertaining look at how advancements in recording technology have changed the way music is heard and performed.
08/02/2005: Tracy Grammer Tracy Grammer joins host David Dye on the World Cafe. She rose to acclaim as one half of the folk duo, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. Just as the pair seemed poised for some mainstream recognition, Carter died suddenly of a heart attack in July, 2002. Three years later, Grammer has emerged from the tragedy with her first full-length solo album, the beautifully textured Flower of Avalon.
08/03/2005: String Cheese Incident Host David Dye welcomes String Cheese Incident to the World Cafe. For over a decade, they’ve provided their strong legion of fans with innovative, genre-defying music. Their latest release One Step Closer was recorded in the Rockies near their Boulder, Colorado base. This CD features songwriting contributions from all five band members.
08/04/2005: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists Ted Leo & the Pharmacists join David Dye on the World Cafe. They’re one of the most innovative indie-rock bands around combining politics, art, punk values, and humor in their music. Shake the Sheets is the band’s third album on Lookout Records and features clever lyrics on top of an infectiously melodic sound.
08/05/2005: Rodney Crowell Alt Country icon Rodney Crowell is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Rather than clinging to the straight and narrow, Rodney’s constantly forged ahead into new musical and thematic territory throughout his career. His newest release The Outsider is no exception as he crisscrosses between rock, country, and gospel music. The album also features a host of guest vocalists including Emmylou Harris and John Prine. Buy music Rodney Crowell
08/08/2005: Vocalist Lizz Wright debuted in 2003 with Salt, an eclectic mix of traditional jazz, R&B, and folk. Her latest album is Dreaming Wide Awake, featuring originals along with some covers -- including a version of Neil Young's "Old Man."
08/09/2005: Laura Cantrell Laura Cantrell is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Born in Nashville, Laura now lives in New York City, where she is a fixture on the local country music scene, both as a performer and longtime "proprietress" of the Radio Thrift Shop on free-form station WFMU. On her third album Humming By the Flowered Vine, Laura expands on her classic country styles by adding an innovative pop sound to her music.
08/10/2005: Nic Armstrong and the Thieves British rockers Nic Armstrong and the Thieves bring energy and passion to their quest of revitalizing garage rock. They join host David Dye on the World Cafe. This British rock band brings energy and passion to their quest of revitalizing garage rock. Their debut album The Greatest White Liar is sure to stir up memories of the finest British invasion bands like the Stones, Beatles, and the Kinks. This band has enough flair and imagination to be among the finest rock and roll bands heard today.
08/11/2005: Eels David Dye welcomes Eels to the World Cafe. The brainchild behind the music of Eels is E (aka Mark Oliver Everett). E formed Eels in the mid-90’s and they have since gone on to release six stellar albums including their latest, Blinking Lights and Other Revelations which was recorded mostly in E’s Los Angeles basement.
08/12/2005: Richard Thompson Richard Thompson is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. He grew up in post-war Britain with a wide range of musical influences from Les Paul to Louis Armstrong. Known for his exceptional guitar work, Richard’s latest release Front Parlour Ballads was recorded in his home studio and is his first solo acoustic album in over twenty years. Buy music Richard Thompson
08/15/2005: Pink Martini Pink Martini joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Vocalist China Forbes and classically-trained pianist Thomas Lauderdale formed Pink Martini in 1994. Hang On Little Tomato is Pink Martini’s second album released on the band's own independent label Heinz Records. It is an exquisite, exotic collection of wondrous international music. The Summer Reading Series continues in the second hour of the show with author Chuck Klosterman. Chuck’s new book Killing Yourself To Live: 85% Of A True Story is an expansion of an article that he wrote for Spin Magazine detailing an adventurous drive cross-country to visit several of America’s most famous rock and roll death sites.
08/16/2005: Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez are David Dye’s guests on the World Cafe. The duo’s latest release Red Dog Tracks is the follow up to their first collaborative effort, 2002’s Let’s Leave This Town. In the second hour, singer-songwriters Thad Cockrell and Caitlin Cary join David in the studio. They share songwriting duties and duet vocals on their new album Begonias.
08/17/2005: Stars David Dye welcomes Stars to the World Cafe. The indie-rock quartet of Stars formed in New York City and they’ve since relocated to Montreal. Their third album Set Yourself On Fire blends horns and striking keyboard effects to produce imaginative melodic songs.
08/18/2005: Gang of Four Gang of Four are David Dye’s guests on the World Cafe. They were formed in 1977 and went on to become heroes of the English post-punk era. Their forthcoming album Whitey’s Gift features the original lineup back together with 14 new versions of their classic songs.
08/19/2005: Aimee Mann Aimee Mann is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Her latest release The Forgotten Arm, is a concept album that eloquently tells the story of an addicted boxer and love gone wrong. She’s bringing her full band by for a concert that includes the new cafe favorite “Going Through The Motions.”
08/22/2005: Nickel Creek Nickel Creek has been performing together since their teens. Their contemporary take on bluegrass has won over many fans beyond the genre's main audience. Why Should the Fire Die? is their latest release. In the second hour, it's the next installment of the Summer Reading Series with author John Einarson. John will discuss his new book Mr. Tambourine Man: The Story of the Byrds' Gene Clark.
08/23/2005: Brett Dennen Brett Dennen is a talented singer-songwriter who was born and raised in the small gold rush town of Oakdale, California. He recently released his self-titled debut album which includes the new Cafe favorite “Desert Sunrise”.
08/24/2005: Dinosaur Jr Dinosaur Jr.’s music helped define and shape the indie and alternative rock movement of the late 80’s and early 90’s.
08/25/2005: John Butler Trio In Australia, the John Butler Trio has established themselves as one of the most successful independent artists in recent history. Their U.S. debut album Sunrise Over Sea features gritty soulful vocals, elements of hip-hop, and Appalachian folk with subtle hints of everything from reggae to Zeppelin.
08/26/2005: Son Volt Alt-country legends Son Volt are back with their first release in seven years. Okemah and The Melody of Riot features some of the finest songs of frontman Jay Farrar’s career. The blazing guitars are sure to bring to mind some of the great recorded moments of Neil Young & Crazy Horse.
08/30/2005: Missy Higgins Missy Higginsis host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Missy was discovered in 2001 after winning an unsigned artist competition with her song “All for Believing”. After experiencing tremendous early success, Missy decided to take time to develop as an artist and on her debut album The Sound of White, Missy displays talent that is sure to take her beyond the brilliance of her one-song sensation.
08/31/2005: Dr. John Join us for a special World Cafe spotlight on the music of Louisiana and New Orleans, featuring a Cafe archive performance from Dr. John.
09/01/2005: Ry Cooder David Dye welcomes Ry Cooder to the World Cafe. In a career spanning over forty years, Ry Cooder has quietly shown his prowess as a gifted musical jack of all trades. His latest album Chavez Ravine is a concept album dealing with the demise of the Mexican-American Los Angeles neighborhood of Chavez Ravine.
09/02/2005: Kanye West David Dye welcomes Kanye West to the World Cafe. Before his own rise up the music charts, Kanye spent time producing hits for other top rappers including Jay-Z. Convinced of the need to display his own unique skills, he released the hugely successful disc College Dropout in 2004. Kanye recently released his sophomore effort, Late Registration.
09/06/2005: Shelby Lynne Shelby Lynne is host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. In 2001 when Shelby won the Grammy for Best New Artist for her album I Am Shelby Lynne when she’d actually already recorded six albums. Throughout her stellar career she’s re-invented her music with great success. This holds true on her latest self-produced album, Suit Yourself.
09/07/2005: Shannon McNally Shannon McNally joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Shannon is a talented singer-songwriter out of New York who styles her songs in the folk tradition with influences that include Woody Guthrie, Bruce Springsteen, and John Steinbeck. Her latest album Geronimo features an inspiring set of country, blues, and soulful songs.
09/08/2005: West Indian Girl David Dye welcomes West Indian Girl to the World Cafe. West Indian Girl is a Los Angles based band who takes their name from an infamous strain of LSD which had a reputation for inducing tribal hallucinations. Their self-titled debut album is a hypnotic, buzzing blend of fresh sounding modern day psychedelia.
09/09/2005: David Gray David Gray is coming back to the World Cafe with David Dye. His new album, Life In Slow Motion, is the product of two years of work to evolve as a songwriter. This lovely new release is described by David as “the tip of an iceberg” of new material generated along the way.
09/13/2005: Missy Higgins Missy Higginsis host David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Missy was discovered in 2001 after winning an unsigned artist competition with her song “All for Believing”. After experiencing tremendous early success, Missy decided to take time to develop as an artist and on her debut album The Sound of White, Missy displays talent that is sure to take her beyond the brilliance of her one-song sensation.
09/14/2005: Dr. John Join us for a special World Cafe spotlight on the music of Louisiana and New Orleans, featuring a Cafe archive performance from Dr. John.
09/15/2005: Ry Cooder David Dye welcomes Ry Cooder to the World Cafe. In a career spanning over forty years, Ry Cooder has quietly shown his prowess as a gifted musical jack of all trades. His latest album Chavez Ravine is a concept album dealing with the demise of the Mexican-American Los Angeles neighborhood of Chavez Ravine.
09/16/2005: Kanye West David Dye welcomes Kanye West to the World Cafe. Before his own rise up the music charts, Kanye spent time producing hits for other top rappers including Jay-Z. Convinced of the need to display his own unique skills, he released the hugely successful disc College Dropout in 2004. Kanye recently released his sophomore effort, Late Registration.
09/19/2005: Son Volt Son Volt is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Alt-country legends Son Volt are back with their first release in seven years. Okemah and The Melody of Riot features some of the finest songs of frontman Jay Farrar’s career. The blazing guitars are sure to bring to mind some of the great recorded moments of Neil Young & Crazy Horse.
09/20/2005: Brandi Carlile Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is David Dye’s guest on the World Cafe. While growing up in the isolated town of Ravensdale, Washington, Brandi spent her days playing music alongside her siblings and taught herself to sing. She recently released her terrific self-titled debut album on Columbia Records.
09/21/2005: Turin Brakes Turin Brakes joins David Dye on the World Cafe. Turin Brakes is a modern folk pop duo out of Britain whose influences include Sebadoh, Prince, and The Black Crowes. They’ve recently released their third delightful album, Jackinabox, on Astralwerks Records.
09/22/2005: Chicago Blues Reunion Host David Dye welcomes Chicago Blues Reunion to the World Cafe. This project is an all-star lineup of legendary Chicago musicians who have defined the sound of blues music since the 1960’s. The band’s lineup includes Barry Goldberg (Hammond B-3), Nick “The Greek” Graventis (vocals/guitar), Harvey “The Snake” Mandel (guitar), Tracy Nelson (vocals), Sam Lay (drums/vocals), and Corky Siegel (harmonica/vocals). The band has just released Buried Alive in the Blues.
09/23/2005: Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow is coming to the World Cafe with David Dye. Since her breakout success in the mid-90’s Sheryl’s maintained her status as one of music’s most successful and popular artists with multi-Grammy awards and multi-platinum album sales. She is in the Cafe for music and conversation about her forthcoming album Wildflower.
09/27/2005: James Blunt Singer-songwriter James Blunt is David Dye's guest on the World Cafe. Before venturing into the music industry, James served a four year stint in the British Army where he spent time in war-torn Kosovo. His big break came at 2003's South By Southwest music convention when he caught songwriter & producer Linda Perry's attention, resulting in the release of his debut album Back To Bedlam earlier this year.
09/28/2005: Spottiswoode and His Enemies is a New York-based band fronted by Englishman Jonathan Spottiswoode. Their latest release, Building a Road, is a fun and lightheartedly eclectic set of blues, folk, and rock that incorporates elements normally associated with jazz and big-band music.
09/29/2005: Lesley Gore first hit the music scene in the mid-1960s with the irrepressible Quincy Jones-produced hit It's My Party. Now she's back with a new album, Ever Since.
09/30/2005: Neil Young World Cafe host David Dye met up with Neil Young in Nashville while he’s on a break from filming a new concert film due out later this year. Johnathan Demme is at the helm for this project and it will include much of the material from his latest album Prairie Wind.
10/03/2005: For more than 40 years, Ry Cooder has shown his prowess as a gifted musical jack-of-all-trades. His latest release, Chavez Ravine, is a concept album dealing with the demise of the Mexican-American Los Angeles neighborhood of Chavez Ravine.
10/04/2005: Bluegrass sweetheart Adrienne Young and her band Little Sadie's second album, The Art of Virtue, examines modern life through a prism of collective wisdom, the kind passed along in America's agricultural past.
10/05/2005: The Kronos Quartet has just completed an album of Bollywood film music, You've Stolen My Heart, featuring the vocals of Asha Bhosle. A superstar of Indian film, Bhosle is among the biggest-selling recording artists of all time.
10/06/2005: After a long silence between records -- and fears that the group would call it quits -- Teenage Fanclub returns with a new collection of songs: Man-Made.
10/07/2005: Coldplay Coldplay's Chris Martin joins David Dye on this edition of the World Cafe. Coldplay’s latest album X&Y clearly finds the band’s success formula on solid ground and proves to be a worthy follow up to 2002’s masterful release, A Rush Of Blood To The Head. X&Y includes their majestic first single Speed of Sound.
10/10/2005: Since her breakout success in the mid-1990s, Sheryl Crow has maintained her status as one of music's most successful and popular artists. She visits the World Cafe for music and conversation about her forthcoming album, Wildflower.
10/11/2005: Eliza Gilkyson's latest studio album, Paradise Hotel, touches on faith, politics -- and a little bit of family history. The record includes "Jedidiah 1777," based on letters written by an ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War with George Washington.
10/12/2005: The Vanity Project is the first solo effort by Steven Page, one of the frontmen of the wildly successful Canadian folk-pop band Barenaked Ladies. The self-titled album is something of a departure.
10/13/2005: In addition to being one of the hardest-working performers in music, Buddy Guy also owns the most successful blues club in Chicago. His new album, Bring 'Em In, features guest performers from Tracy Chapman and John Mayer to Keith Richards and Carlos Santana.
10/14/2005: Roger Waters, a founding member of Pink Floyd, has released an opera about the French Revolution. The album is based on Etienne Roda-Gil's original French libretto.
10/18/2005: Emerging musical wunderkind Sonya Kitchell has just released her debut, Cold Day. At just 15 years old, Kitchell's talents as a songwriter and vocalist are inspiring awe.
10/19/2005: The always outrageous blueswoman Candye Kane is back with a new album, White Trash Girl. With a history that includes poverty, gang life, and working in the sex industry, she has earned the right to sing the blues.
10/20/2005: Cripple Crow is Devendra Banhart's new release of artful alternative folk songs. His distinctive voice has drawn comparisons to a disparate list that includes Billie Holiday and Tiny Tim.
10/21/2005: The Bellingham, Wash., quartet Death Cab For Cutie are poised to make the leap from indie-rock buzz band to a wider audience. They've released their major label debut, Plans to critical and popular acclaim.
10/24/2005: Coldplay's Continuing Evolution: Chris Martin and his band Coldplay have found success again with the band's latest album, X&Y.
10/25/2005: Modern folksinger Dar Williams has just released My Better Self. The album is a collection of new songs that are smart and serious -- with Williams's trademark wit thrown in for good measure.
10/26/2005: The alt-country band the Knitters is led by John Doe and Exene Cervenka -- who also front X, the legendary punk band. Their first album release in 20 years includes country-fried versions of X songs along with classics popularized by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.
10/27/2005: Seattle-based singer and songwriter Laura Veirs has released a new album, Year of Meteors. It's the follow-up to 2004's Carbon Glacier, which was hailed as a masterful blend of pop, folk and country.
10/28/2005: The music of Icelandic band Sigur Ros music has often been compared to the vast and dreamy landscape of their homeland. Its sound, sparse and yet sweeping, imparted visions of endless snowfields broken only by glaciers and the occasional volcano. Web Extra: See Videos
11/01/2005: Singer, composer and guitarist Raul Midon straddles many genres -- and creates some new ones -- on his latest album, State of Mind. Through it all, he injects a rousing optimism into the grooves of his music.
11/02/2005: The band Soulive brings a mix of funk, hip-hop and jazz to its exciting live shows. As a result, brothers Alan and Neil Evans, with their friend Eric Krasno, have built a large international following. Their latest efforts can be heard on Break Out.
11/03/2005: The music of Four Tet picks at the intersection of analog and digital, personal and electronic. Four Tet -- the talented Kieran Hebden -- shapes sparse, intimate sounds into substantial songs. Web Extra: See a Video
11/04/2005: Bonnie Raitt's new record, Souls Alike, is her eighteenth album -- and the first on which she is credited as a producer. The intensely personal songs reflect recent events in the nine-time Grammy winner's life.
11/08/2005: Bruce Cockburn's guitar prowess has won the Canadian singer-songwriter fans across international borders. His latest record capitalizes on that trend -- by being entirely instrumental. To help pull the album off, Cockburn turned to legendary producer T-Bone Burnett.
11/09/2005: The alternative rock trio Nada Surf has just released their fourth album to great critical acclaim. The Weight is a Gift was produced by Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla.
11/10/2005: Shemekia Copeland is a young multi-award-winning blues singer who has just released her fourth album, The Soul Truth. Critics have fawned over her stunning vocals, which burst with energy and passion.
11/11/2005: Filmmaker Cameron Crowe discusses the deep musical connections in his movies. Evidence of the care that goes into the director's soundtracks can be seen in Elizabethtown, Crowe's latest release.
11/15/2005: Renowned Texas musician Charlie Sexton has been hailed for his amazing guitar talent since his youth. His newest album, Cruel and Gentle Things, combines autobiographical experiences and impressionistic imagery.
11/16/2005: Shawn Amos is a musician and lyricist whose songs explore themes of race, history and masculinity. The enigmatically titled Thank You Shirl-ee May (A Love Story) is his third release.
11/17/2005: New Orleans-based jazz-funk fusion quartet Garage A Trois ventures into new waters with Outre Mer, an atmospheric soundtrack for a French indie movie. The music for the album was recorded live -- and entirely acoustic -- to accompany the film, which was directed by Klaus Tontine.
11/18/2005: When two musicians team up on a song, the results can be stunning: The intimacy of a duet and the magic of a collaboration can capture the essence of two performers at their best. Critic Tom Moon discusses some recent collaborations -- some of which bend the definition of a duet.
11/21/2005: The French band Nouvelle Vague takes classic New Wave singles from the '80s and adds a Brazilian twist -- courtesy of the other "new wave": bossa nova. What began as a project between producers Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux has expanded to include the efforts of eight female singers, each with their own style.
11/22/2005: The members of the Australian trio Fruit are well known for their extensive touring and distinctive vocal harmonies. Their latest release is the album Burn. Hear the group perform and chat with World Cafe's David Dye.
11/23/2005: Bonnie Raitt's new record, Souls Alike, is her eighteenth album -- and the first on which she is credited as a producer. The intensely personal songs reflect recent events in the nine-time Grammy winner's life.
11/24/2005: Former Phish bassist Mike Gordon and guitarist extraordinaire Leo Kottke reunite for a new album. The two have just released their second album together, Sixty Six Steps. The collection of songs embraces sweet calypso and island rhythms.
11/25/2005: Trey Anastasio, the former frontman for the jam-band superstars Phish, has a new solo record out: Shine. The album is a departure for Anastasio, if only because it represents his work that came after he helped dissolve Phish, a band that had become an obsession.
11/28/2005: My Morning Jacket is a five-piece rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. Their newest release, Z, is full of their trademark sound -- rock with a hint of country and metal. And their new songs add a new twist, with more keyboards and electronics.
11/29/2005: Texas singer and songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore has just released Come On Back honors Gilmore's late father. Gilmore's music is a striking melange of country, folk and rock music.
11/30/2005: Algerian and French musician Rachid Taha uses sounds from rock, hip-hop, dance and reggae to create unique dance tracks. That blend of musical cultures reflects Taha's own multinational background: born in the Gulf of Oran, he moved to France with his family as a child.
12/01/2005: Rob Dickinson, former frontman of The Catherine Wheel, has just released a solo album, Fresh Wine For The Horses. It's the first music Dickinson has put out in five years.
12/02/2005: The talented blues singer and guitarist Susan Tedeschi's new album is Hope and Desire. The record, Tedeschi's fourth, features songs made popular by artists from Ray Charles to the Rolling Stones.
12/05/2005: Singer, songwriter Jamie Cullum has become a star by putting his mark on jazz piano. The Brit's new album, Catching Tales, is a collection of original compositions, jazz standards, and savvy covers of rock and pop classics.
12/06/2005: The music of Seu Jorge occupies a singular place in today's Brazil. His songs are hailed as a return to the traditional songwriting of Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso. But his style, and his background, lead many to call Jorge a hero of life on Rio's streets.
12/07/2005: Chocolate Genius is the brainchild of Marc Anthony Thompson. The music is a mixture of R&B and jazz experimentation -- all topped off with a lyrical style more commonly heard in indie singer-songwriters. His new release is Black Yankee Rock.
12/08/2005: Several Arrows Later is the latest release from the chamber-pop quintet that is Matt Pond PA. On it, the group aims attains a more focused and energetic sound to back up intricate arrangements and pithy lyrics.
12/09/2005: Beck, the idiosyncratic singer and musician, has returned with his eighth release, Guero. On it, the troubadour's songwriting continues to mature, even as he regains his light touch.
12/13/2005: Singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn's debut album, Song of the Traveling Daughter, shows off her considerable talents playing the banjo. The record also features Bela Fleck, Ryan Hoyle of Collective Soul and Jordan McConnell of the Duhks.
12/14/2005: The Nortec Collective brings together Mexican music, electronica, and dance. The Tijuana-based group's membership includes names like Fussible, Plankton Man and Bostich.
12/15/2005: The Fray is new band from Denver that has just released their debut album, How to Save a Life. The group formed by a couple of former schoolmates has created a buzz in the West.
12/16/2005: North Mississippi Allstars: Down and Dirty: The North Mississippi Allstars combine country-blues with a bit of rock to make their trademark rollicking music.
12/19/2005: The Brian Setzer Orchestra has recorded a new Christmas album: Dig That Crazy Christmas. It's a rocking combination of traditional Christmas carols -- and a few other spirited rock, swing and blues tunes.
12/20/2005: Susan Tedeschi: Her fourth CD features songs made famous by Ray Charles and the Rolling Stones.
12/21/2005: The Ike Reilly Assassination has just released Junkie Faithful, the next installment of the band's exploration of rock and roll. As its leader, Reilly pushes every song as far as he can, using a combination of striking guitar sounds and captivating melodies.
12/22/2005: For his latest project, the singer-songwriter brings together soul royalty Mavis Staples and Billy Preston, among others. Playing behind the singers was a skilled and smooth Allen Toussaint-led house band.
12/23/2005: Singer-songwriter Martin Sexton recently released his first Christmas album. Camp Holiday is a laidback, acoustic take on holiday favorites including "Blue Christmas," "Let There Be Peace on Earth," and many others.
12/27/2005: Unlike many classic-rock veterans, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has continued to push his musical boundaries. With his band the Strange Sensation, it all comes together on The Mighty Rearranger, featuring the World Cafe favorite "Shine It All Around."
12/28/2005: Hugh Masekela comes from an extensive jazz background; he is also known as one of the greatest innovators in world fusion. Now Masekela has a new CD, Revival, that draws on pop, jazz and R&B influences.
12/29/2005: The music of Pink Martini melds jazz and cinematic themes with driving rhythms and exotic vocals. The project led by vocalist China Forbes and pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale has won fans around the world.
12/30/2005: The Decemberists are a five-piece indie-pop band out of Portland, Ore. Their new album, Picaresque, has regularly been cited as a favorite of critics and fans in 2005.
01/02/2006: Host David Dye is joined by critic Tom Moon for a special edition of World Cafe. Together, they look back on some of the best performances of 2005.
01/03/2006: At 22, Kate Earl is writing and singing songs about love and tragedy. If that seems a young age for such subjects, consider that Earl honed her musical talents in isolation, as she grew up in Chugiak, Alaska.
01/04/2006: Baltimore-based Lake Trout have crafted a unique sound based on diverse influences from a wide range of musical genres. Their new album Not Them, You, contains a mix of rock guitars, orchestral suites -- and even a Rolling Stones cover.
01/05/2006: Seminal British post-punk band Echo and the Bunnymen are back with a new album called Siberia. The trio's new album is further evidence of their enduring talent and a solid return to their classic sound.
01/06/2006: The Magic Numbers are a quartet of two pairs of brothers and sisters from Britain. Their self-titled debut showcases a delightful mix of musical inspirations ranging from '60s harmony groups, epic rock and singer-songwriters like Dylan and Cohen.
01/10/2006: 'In the Cool' with Pieta Brown: The daughter of legendary folk songwriter Greg Brown is a gifted musician in her own right, as she has proved on her self-titled debut, which drew comparisons to the Carter Family and Tom Waits.
01/11/2006: Konono No.1 is a 12-piece group hailing from Kinshasa, Congo. The band's debut album, Congotronics, introduces the world to their unique sound. That sound has been honed by years of performance, mostly in Kinshasa's outdoor cafes.
01/12/2006: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's new album, Howl, unveils a new blues, country and gospel-inspired sound. The mostly acoustic songs on the record, tinged with Americana, are an intriguing departure from the California band's trademark dirty rock sound.
01/13/2006: King Britt Marks a Big Year: Former Digable Planets DJ King Britt has recently released three new albums, including King Britt Presents: Sister Gertrude Morgan, a groovy remix of archival gospel music.
01/16/2006: North Mississippi All Stars: Combining country-blues with rock to make rollicking music.
01/17/2006: A main challenge facing young artists is what Harold Bloom called "the anxiety of influence." Imagine, then, that you're a singer who writes understated, melodic songs -- and your parents are Carly Simon and James Taylor. That's the dilemma Ben Taylor faced when embarking on his own career.
01/18/2006: In the world of jam-band music, Steve Kimock is a legend -- no less than Jerry Garcia has sung his praises. His band's first studio CD, Eudemonic, highlights Kimock's unique improvisational guitar style.
01/19/2006: Dave and Serge Bielanko are looking for a breakout. Their band, Marah, may find it with If You Didn't Laugh You'd Cry.
01/20/2006: The new CD from Southern Culture on the Skids continues their string of party albums -- by adding a California twist. Mojo Box includes a tribute to late guitar wild-man Hasil Adkins.
01/23/2006: A Quiet 'Veneer' from Jose Gonzalez: Jose Gonzalez is a Swedish born singer-songwriter of Argentinean descent whose debut CD, Veneer, is a stunning collection of subdued acoustic folk music.
01/24/2006: Marty Stuart has a handful of new albums that celebrate American roots music. Soul's Chapel is based on gospel; Badlands is an homage to the Lakota tribe; and Live at the Ryman focuses on bluegrass.
01/25/2006: Bettye Lavette Raises the Soul Flag: A cult favorite among soul aficionados, Bettye LaVette is back with a scorching new CD, I've Got My Own Hell to Raise.
01/26/2006: Kyle Hollingsworth is better known to many music fans as the jamming keyboardist from the String Cheese Incident. But he has a new debut solo release, Never Odd or Even.
01/27/2006: Widely known for his chart-topping hit "Barely Breathing," Duncan Sheik traverses new ground with White Limousine. Among his most ambitious work to date, the album is innovative in both content and design.
01/31/2006: As a teen idol, Dion rose to fame in the late 1950s and early '60s. Considered a doo-wop pioneer, the voice behind classics like "The Wanderer" and "Runaround Sue" is crooning the blues. With Bronx in Blue, Dion revisits his roots. Web Extra: Bonus Songs
02/01/2006: The story of how Sam Cooke became a musical success story is the subject of a new book by music historian Peter Guralnick, Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke. In his account, Guralnick details how Cooke struggled against a music industry that often devalued black artists.
02/02/2006: It has been nearly 40 years since Richie Havens kicked off Woodstock with a three-hour set. With one of the most recognizable voices in popular music, Havens' fiery and soulful singing style has inspired and electrified audiences for decades.
02/03/2006: Neil Young's new album, Prairie Wind, is being hailed as a return to the wistful, wind-blown vistas of his most popular work, from Harvest and Harvest Moon.
02/07/2006: Al Green is one of the world's greatest singers. Stopping by the World Cafe, he talks about his life and music, together with the story of how he met the legendary producer Willie Mitchell. And of course, Green sings -- even a capella.
02/08/2006: Wednesday night brought a new crop of Grammy winners, as musicians from Kanye West to Robert Plant vied for the annual awards. To look at the nominations, we speak with David Browne, music reporter for Entertainment Weekly.
02/09/2006: The new album My Buzz Comes Back features the distinctive combination of rap, techno, and slide guitar that has made Slo-Mo a fan favorite. With Mike Brenner on lap steel and the rapper Mic Wrecka doling out lyrics, Slo-Mo may never go away.
02/10/2006: Though already a well-known pianist and vocalist, her new album, Speak for Yourself, has gained a much larger audience after her songs appeared on the soundtrack of television's The OC and the indie-film hit Garden State.
02/14/2006: As an artist, Michael Franti has run the gamut from politically conscious hip-hop to a passionate blend of soul, hip-hop and R&B. But what his music has lost in harsh intensity, it has gained in emotional compassion.
02/15/2006: As a band, the Avett Brothers hasn't been around for long. But for brothers Scott and Seth Avett, the project has been a long time coming. From the group's earliest days in 1998, when Scott Avett started playing on porches and sidewalks with friends, their approach to country and bluegrass has continued to evolve.
02/16/2006: The British multi-instrumentalist Lewis Taylor is putting his own, very personal mark on neo-soul. Taylor plays all the instruments on Stoned, his first U.S. release, in addition to producing the record himself.
02/17/2006: Eclectic singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins named his new CD after the New Orleans studio where he recorded it: 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor. A tribute to the studio forced to move to Kansas by Hurricane Katrina, the music reveals rock, pop, folk, and Celtic influences. Web Extra: Bonus Song from Mullins
02/20/2006: From Brazil, Nacao Zumbi Mixes the Beats: Brazilian group Nacao Zumbi present a modern blend of their country's musical heritage with the global sounds of funk, punk and hip-hop that are seeping into their country's popular culture. the band counts such diverse tastemakers as David Byrne, Asian Dub Foundation and Goldie as fans
02/21/2006: For guitarist Bob Brozman, the blues were his ticket to a world of music. It was the music that drew him into playing as a child, he says. Blues Reflex is a return to that initial influence. But over the years, Brozman has acquired a wealth of inspiration.
02/22/2006: Helping to Shape the Sound of Philly Soul: When Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff started Philadelphia International Records in the early '70s, they followed in the footsteps of great regional soul labels like Detroit's Motown and Stax in Memphis.
02/23/2006: Derek Trucks has been playing guitar since he was 9. Now his innovative style shows influences from Buddy Guy to John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. His band's new album, Songlines, relates to a belief among Australian aborigines that things are sung into existence.
02/24/2006: As the front man and lead songwriter of the Kinks, Davies helped lead the British Invasion of American pop music. And the group's influence has only grown over the years, as an increasing number of young musicians cite them as an influence.
02/27/2006: The Scottish singer KT Tunstall writes songs that are earthy and quirky in equal parts. Her dynamic live performances and emotional connectivity distinguish her from other singer/songwriters.
02/28/2006: For a time, legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint was missing during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Since his recovery, the songwriter has been on a mission to play and record music honoring his city -- and helping it rebuild.
03/01/2006: The self-titled debut from Massachusetts-based Winterpills is a disc of sparkling indie pop. The band delivers melodies that draw on influences as diverse as Elliott Smith and Neil Young. Web Extra: Hear the Music
03/02/2006: The Canadian band Broken Social Scene is composed of anywhere from 11 to 15 musicians, including members of Stars, Metric and vocalist Feist. Their new self-titled record is drawing a great deal of critical acclaim.
03/03/2006: Alt-Country singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash's latest album, Black Cadillac is surely some of her finest -- and darkest -- work to date. Over a span of two years, Rosanne Cash suffered devastating losses: her mother, step-mother, June Carter Cash, and father, the great Johnny Cash.
03/06/2006: Britain's Guillemots are a young band that fuses unique sonic textures with catchy, uplifting music. The end result is completely modern-sounding pop: The band challenges the listener while also paying homage to a rich songwriting history.
03/07/2006: A cooperative effort from two accomplished solo artists, the people behind the Weepies are Steve Tannen and Deb Talan. Steve is a New York native, while Deb hails from Boston. She gained national attention for her heartfelt song "Forgiven," used in the soundtrack of the film Lovely and Amazing.
03/08/2006: Pop-rock band Dirtie Blonde is the brainchild of Aimie Miriello, who sought to combine singer/songwriter influences with, in her words, the energy of a band that rocks out. Her music is vulnerable, honest, and surprisingly catchy.
03/09/2006: New York-based singer/songwriter Willie Nile has released his first album in almost six years. The Streets of New York paints pictures of the famous city that are so vivid and captivating, they transport the listener.
03/10/2006: Jazz-pop pioneer and Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen has a new solo album, Morph the Cat. And to support the CD's release, Fagen is doing something he has rarely done before: Tour as a solo act.
03/13/2006: Guggenheim Grotto is an Irish band that is quickly gaining notoriety in the United States for their beautiful folk songwriting. Comprising Mick Lynch, Kevin May and Shane Power, the group has just emerged with their debut album, ...Waltzing Alone.
03/14/2006: After years of separate musical paths, the brothers Oliver and Chris Wood have released their debut, Ways Not To Lose. The album marks a reunion for the brothers: Oliver had formed the blues-based King Johnson, while Chris is a member of Medeski, Martin and Wood.
03/15/2006: After starting out playing a mixture of punk and pop, British rockers Supergrass became known for mood-swinging from one album to another. True to form, the band followed a happier album with their latest release, the more sedate Road to Rouen.
03/16/2006: Former Dream Syndicate frontman Steve Wynn, and his band the Miracle 3 have a new album, Tick, Tick, Tick. The record is the final installment of Wynn's Tuscon Trilogy, which were all recorded at the Wavelab Studio in Arizona.
03/17/2006: Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Eric Burdon was the lead singer for two seminal acts: the British invasion band the Animals and the 70s funk group WAR. His distinctive growl is instantly recognizable on his new solo album, Soul of a Man.
03/20/2006: With an emotional openness that hinges on the smooth sounds of his guitar, Willie Wisely has been crafting pop songs since the early 1990s. Recently, he's been busy, touring and playing at the SxSW conference in support of his new CD, Parador.
03/21/2006: Hailing from Tennessee, Robinella got her musical start from singing in church. On her first solo effort, Solace for the Lonely, Robinella fuses a variety of musical influences, from Appalachian church music, straight bluegrass, honky-tonk, jazz, blues and more.
03/22/2006: The New Standards are making waves by reinterpreting their favorite songs in a jazz mode. John Munson of Semisonic fame plays bass and sings, Chan Poling of the Suburbs plays piano, and Steve Roehm is on vibraphone as they remake songs by the Replacements and the Clash.
03/23/2006: An experiment in indie-pop that began in a Delaware family's basement has culminated in the Spinto Band CD, Nice and Nicely Done. The band started in a basement in Wilmington, Del., with two sets of brothers and their high-school friends.
03/24/2006: When the Subdudes got back together in 2002, fans of their musical gumbo rejoiced. Four years later, the band is running strong with a style of roots-rock that is made to be played live. Their latest CD was produced by Keb Mo.
03/28/2006: Widely known for his chart-topping hit "Barely Breathing," Duncan Sheik traverses new ground with White Limousine. Among his most ambitious work to date, the album is innovative in both content and design.
03/29/2006: The story of how Sam Cooke became a musical success story is the subject of a new book by music historian Peter Guralnick, Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke. In his account, Guralnick details how Cooke struggled against a music industry that often devalued black artists.
03/30/2006: Bettye Lavette Raises the Soul Flag: A cult favorite among soul aficionados, Bettye LaVette is back with a scorching new CD, I've Got My Own Hell to Raise.
03/31/2006: As the front man and lead songwriter of the Kinks, Davies helped lead the British Invasion of American pop music. And the group's influence has only grown over the years, as an increasing number of young musicians cite them as an influence.
04/04/2006: Sarah Harmer's music used to be categorized as alt-rock, but recently she has turned her signature intelligent songwriting to her country and bluegrass roots. Her latest album, I'm A Mountain, is a throwback to the back-porch folk album that she recorded for her father in 1999.
04/05/2006: Wreckless Eric is a British singer-songwriter who has been recording albums since the mid '70s. He is brutally honest in both his music and his disdain for the music industry as a whole, but that has not stopped him from recording and touring.
04/06/2006: Director Jeff Feuerzeig talks about his documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. The film's subject is a manic depressive musician and artist who started out by releasing his own homemade cassettes in the early 80s. Hear more from World Cafe.
04/07/2006: Belle and Sebastian was formed by Stuart Murdoch while he was a student at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. The band was supposed to be a side project, but it has become a decade-long success known for its easygoing, '60s-sounding music.
04/11/2006: Jose Gonzalez is a singer-songwriter from Sweden, born to Argentinian parents. He sings quiet songs accompanied by his beautiful playing on a nylon-stringed guitar.
04/12/2006: James Hunter: A Classic R&B Revival: British singer-songwriter James Hunter's classic R&B sound has earned him an endorsement from fellow troubadour Van Morrison, who calls Hunter one of the "best-kept secrets in British R&B and soul."
04/13/2006: Will Hoge was in college at Western Kentucky University, planning on becoming a history teacher and basketball coach, when he got bitten by the rock bug. He moved to Nashville, started a band, and self-released a live album.
04/14/2006: New Pornographers' Busy Indie-Rock Coalition: Vancouver's New Pornographers is a band made up of musicians who have their own projects in the works on the side, but the band still manages to put out catchy and witty material.
04/18/2006: Two of Tina Dico's first gigs were talent contests -- she won both, leading her to major popularity in Denmark. Now, she has released her first full length solo disc, In the Red.
04/19/2006: The Guillemots are an internationally diverse quartet begun by the classically trained British musician Fyfe Dangerfield. Bassist Aristazabal Hawkes is Canadian, the drummer Rican Caol is Scottish, and the guitarist MC Lord Magrao is Brazilian.
04/20/2006: Billy Bragg has been one of England's most politically active singer songwriters since the early 1980s. He now celebrates his long career with a comprehensive box set, Billy Bragg Volume 1.
04/21/2006: The Flaming Lips have become the flagship band for modern psychedelic pop, pushing the boundaries of sound while steadily growing a fanatic audience over the last 20 years. Not too bad for a group of "fearless freaks" from Oklahoma City.
04/25/2006: NPR music critic Tom Moon talks with David Dye about Bruce Springsteen's new collection We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions. All the tracks on the new album are standards closely associated with folk icon Pete Seeger.
04/26/2006: The Go! Team: Ridiculously Fun: Brighton, England's The Go! Team has brought together a dizzying array of styles and influences to create one of the most immediate albums of good-time anthems in recent memory.
04/27/2006: Augustana's Road-Worn Rock: Augustana's All the Stars and Boulevards features many songs with place-names in the titles, reflecting the amount of time the band had spent on the road prior to recording their album for Epic Records.
04/28/2006: Martin, Medeski and Wood, Branching Out: The three musicians that make up Medeski, Martin and Wood met in Brooklyn in the early '90s and instantly developed a rapport with each other that allowed them to make their own uniquely organic folk/jazz music.
05/02/2006: Beth Orton has been making her own brand of emotional, clean and poignant music for 10 years now. Her reputation has grown tremendously since her debut album, Trailer Park, was released. Her latest album is called Comfort of Strangers.
05/03/2006: It is hard to discuss Teddy Thompson's music without drawing connections to his parents, the folk-rock legends Richard and Linda Thompson. This becomes even harder when Teddy collaborates with them on his albums, as he has done on his latest release, Separate Ways.
05/04/2006: The Minus 5 began in 1993 as an offshoot of Scott McCaughey's band Young Fresh Fellows. Now, its has released a mature alternative rock record that is slightly less bubbly than previous Minus 5 output, but still diverse and engaging.
05/05/2006: David Gilmour's guitar was integral on such Pink Floyd releases as Dark Side of the Moon and A Momentary Lapse of Reason. Now he has a new solo album, On an Island.
05/09/2006: Since his debut in 1998, Josh Rouse has released seven CDs. His latest, Subtitulo, was recorded in Spain, where Rouse moved after leaving Nashville. Rouse talks about moving to Spain, falling in love, and how his sound changed along the way.
05/10/2006: Richard Butler was lead singer of the U.K. new wave band the Psychedelic Furs from 1977 until they disbanded in 1991. Butler went on to form the band Love Spit Love, and has now released his first self-titled solo album.
05/11/2006: Jamie Lidell sees no boundaries between the most vintage R&B influence and a futuristic loop or techno treatment.
05/12/2006: The Raconteurs: A Stripe of a Different Color: Each of the four members of The Raconteurs have already had successful musical enterprises outside of The Raconteurs, but one is undeniably more prominent than the others: Jack White hit stardom with The White Stripes.
05/16/2006: Warren Zanes is the vice president of education at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. But Zanes isn't just writing about music; he's making it, too. His second solo album, People That I'm Wrong For, was released in March.
05/17/2006: Star Bollywood vocalist Asha Bhosle reinterprets several classic ghazals on her latest album, Love Supreme. Using styles including lounge, pop, jazz and funk, she puts a modern spin on a 10th-century Persian poetic form.
05/18/2006: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, a Genre Unto Themselves: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones have been perfecting a dynamic hybrid of bluegrass, jazz and pop for over 15 years, and have practically created their own genre in the process.
05/19/2006: Instead of one condensed studio session, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris chose to build their collaboration upon various short recording dates scattered across seven years. At long last, the ex-Dire Straits frontman and veteran country singer have released All The Roadrunning.
05/23/2006: Josh Ritter's new release, The Animal Years, is the kind of folk album that should connect with a much larger audience, while also giving his faithful following something to celebrate.
05/24/2006: The Austin, Texas indie-rock group What Made Milwaukee Famous are redefining what can be accomplished for an unsigned band. A strong word-of-mouth reputation for their live shows coupled with the critical endorsement of many influential music blogs has positioned the band as one of 2006's inevitable breakouts.
05/25/2006: Candi Staton is a soul music veteran with a stirring voice that can convey the weight of anguish and the joy of rapture. Her new album, His Hands, mixes R&B and country standards, several self-penned songs, and an unlikely collaboration with Will Oldham.
05/26/2006: After fans clamored for its release, Extraordinary Machine finally came out. The result is honed down to its essential and most striking features: Fiona Apple's voice and a modest accompaniment produced by Dr. Dre protege Mike Elizondo.
05/30/2006: With an impressive 40 year music career, John Stewart is a true music veteran who is best known for songs like "Daydream Believer" and "Gold." His latest release, The Day the River Sang, is an exercise in minimalism. Each of his songs has deep meaning, including a poignant piano-laden tribute to New Orleans.
05/31/2006: The Gabe Dixon Band mixes innovative sounds with energetic pop and rock. After having worked with big names such as Paul McCartney and Alison Krauss, frontman Gabe Dixon has been hailed as a keyboard master.
06/01/2006: With each sharing an unabashed love for '60s pop songwriting, it seems perfectly natural that singer/guitarists Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs would wind up working together. On their newest release, Under the Covers, Vol. 1, they come into their own.
06/02/2006: Chris Isaak's more than two decade-long recording career proves that he is a man who sticks to his guns. His newest release, a greatest hits compilation titled The Best of Chris Isaak, is a carefully selected collection of Isaak's most popular fan favorites.
06/06/2006: The singer-songwriter has been compared to everyone from Bob Dylan to Kurt Cobain -- though Damien Rice is a more obvious and direct comparison -- but he's a unique and exciting talent in his own right. His debut album is I Sincerely Apologise For All The Trouble I've Caused.
06/07/2006: Rocco DeLuca: Cathartic, Rocking Blues: Armed with a steel dobro resonator guitar and an unwavering passion for music, Rocco DeLuca and his band The Burden offer an intensely cathartic, emotionally charged take on blues -- and especially the classic blues-rock tradition.
06/08/2006: Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint have come together to write and record a warm, hopeful new album. The two chose to make The River in Reverse in Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans as a gesture of hope. Most of the album's 13 tracks were recorded as free-flowing jam sessions.
06/09/2006: Featuring five accomplished New York City musicians (most notably Norah Jones on piano and vocals), The Little Willies' members bonded through their shared love of classic country and Americana. Low-key and relaxed, the band's take on classic American music is intimate and engaging.
06/13/2006: Singer/songwriter Mason Jennings is a storyteller first and foremost, but he also combines folk, blues and rock with subtle, effortless grace. Alternately backed by a band and accompanied only by his own guitar, Jennings' acoustic pop songs are honest, intimate and inviting.
06/14/2006: Peruvian singer Susana Baca has built her career purely on the strength of her powerful and moving voice. A lifelong lover of music, she crafts an innovative and organic take on the Afro-Peruvian musical tradition.
06/15/2006: With 16+ years and nine studio albums behind it, the British rock band The Charlatans U.K. combines Stones-y swagger with dance and electronica. The band's new album is surprisingly mature, with a heightened emphasis on group interaction.
06/16/2006: With a musical career that spans nearly half a century, Stephen Stills can be counted among rock's most enduring and vital icons. Stills possesses a highly melodic vocal and guitar style that has endeared him to millions of folk, rock and pop fans around the world.
06/20/2006: Drawing from influences such as The Beatles, David Bowie, Elvis Costello and Simon & Garfunkel, Willie Wisely creates a sound that he describes as "swing-alt-pop." An upright bass, arch-top guitars and trombone help drive his singular style.
06/21/2006: Toubab Krewe's sound combines traditional West African rhythms and instruments with classic Southern rock, hip-hop, reggae, country and Latin sounds for a unique listening experience.
06/22/2006: If any band knows the power a strong fan base can have, it's Guster: The Boston trio rose from obscurity to national touring mostly through word of mouth. For almost 15 years, Guster has won fans with its lush harmonies and infectious percussion.
06/23/2006: Blending together an array of musical styles and influences, singer/guitarist Ben Harper has carved out an unusual and exciting 12-year career. Accompanied by his backing band The Innocent Criminals, Harper skillfully combines acoustic folk, blues, funk, soul and hard rock.
06/27/2006: Jose Gonzalez is a singer-songwriter from Sweden, born to Argentinian parents. He sings quiet songs accompanied by his beautiful playing on a nylon-stringed guitar.
06/28/2006: Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint have come together to write and record a warm, hopeful new album. The two chose to make The River in Reverse in Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans as a gesture of hope. Most of the album's 13 tracks were recorded as free-flowing jam sessions.
06/29/2006: Animal No More, Eric Burdon Goes to the Blues -- Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Eric Burdon was the lead singer for two seminal acts: the British invasion band the Animals and the 70s funk group WAR. His distinctive growl is instantly recognizable on his new solo album, Soul of a Man.
06/30/2006: David Gilmour, 'On an Island' -- David Gilmour's guitar was integral on such Pink Floyd releases as Dark Side of the Moon and A Momentary Lapse of Reason. Now he has a new solo album, On an Island.
07/03/2006: The Little Willies: Americana, Remade -- Featuring five accomplished New York City musicians (most notably Norah Jones on piano and vocals), The Little Willies' members bonded through their shared love of classic country and Americana. Low-key and relaxed, the band's take on classic American music is intimate and engaging.
07/05/2006: Animal Liberation Orchestra: Feel-Good Jams -- Drawing from their training in the classics, jazz, pop and funk, the four members of Animal Liberation Orchestra strive to make creative, upbeat, ever-evolving music. Their feel-good California vibe and their quirky, engaging live shows have made ALO a rising star in jam-band circles.
07/06/2006: Tilly and the Wall: Tapping into Hearts -- The band uses tap-dancing in place of drumming, but it's the Omaha natives' infectious blend of girl-group vocal harmonies, brash rock and tightly constructed pop that makes it far more than the sum of its gimmicks.
07/07/2006: Sonic Youth: The First Quarter-Century -- When Sonic Youth began in 1981, the critical and commercial success they would achieve was unimaginable. Though it began as an experiment in guitar noise and feedback, the group has cemented its legacy as one of the most important acts of its era.
07/10/2006: Stephen Stills: Solo Again -- With a musical career that spans nearly half a century, Stephen Stills can be counted among rock's most enduring and vital icons. Stills possesses a highly melodic vocal and guitar style that has endeared him to millions of folk, rock and pop fans around the world.
07/11/2006: Allison Moorer: Getting Somewhere -- The singer's latest album finds her reaching for a wider country-pop audience. The intensely personal collection, in which she collaborates with husband Steve Earle, is the first in which the Alabama native wrote every song herself.
07/12/2006: Tom Verlaine: Beyond Television -- A living legend, Tom Verlaine is known for his work as lead singer and guitarist for the '70s art-punk band Television, as well as his fruitful solo career. His lyrically innovative guitar lines and song structures, along with his oft-cryptic lyrics, have earned him a place in the rock-guitar canon.
07/13/2006: Sparks: Elegantly Whimsical -- With quirky melodies and a uniquely clever songwriting style, Sparks has remained one of the most innovative art-pop bands of the past three decades. While never gaining much more than a cult following, Sparks' peculiar brand of pop smarts has influenced everything from '80s synth-pop to Queen.
07/14/2006: James McMurtry: Harmony and Empathy -- The singer-songwriter has a repertoire that ranges from soft ballads to tough rock songs to political anthems. A remarkable, empathetic songwriter, McMurtry has released seven enormously acclaimed albums in his nearly 20-year career.
07/17/2006: Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint: City of Hope -- Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint have come together to write and record a warm, hopeful new album. The two chose to make The River in Reverse in Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans as a gesture of hope. Most of the album's 13 tracks were recorded as free-flowing jam sessions.
07/18/2006: Jonah Smith: Progressive and Accessible -- With a soulful vocal delivery and a Fender Rhodes at his fingertips, New York City songwriter Jonah Smith has brought together a variety of classic influences to craft a unique and modern sound.
07/19/2006: Neko Case: Reinventing Herself Again -- The latest chapter in the singer's story is a solo album, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, which serves as one of those rare pleasurable paradoxes: offbeat but faithful to the classics, artsy but accessible, emotional while remaining intriguingly playful.
07/20/2006: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals: Bluesy Soul -- With a soulful, bluesy voice that draws frequent comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, Grace Potter and her band, The Nocturnals, are on the cusp of wider exposure. Authentic and original, the quartet's rootsy sound has won it fans all over the country.
07/21/2006: Alejandro Escovedo: Defying Boundaries -- Health problems and personal tragedies have slowed Escovedo in recent years, but his newest album ranks among his most powerful and affecting work. Backed by a strong band -- including a string section -- he has crafted a beautiful and heartbreaking set of songs.
07/24/2006: Ben Harper: 'Both Sides' of the Story -- Blending together an array of musical styles and influences, singer/guitarist Ben Harper has carved out an unusual and exciting 12-year career. Accompanied by his backing band The Innocent Criminals, Harper skillfully combines acoustic folk, blues, funk, soul and hard rock.
07/25/2006: Jackie Greene: Unbound by Genre -- Whether performing country-blues or roots-rock, Greene has the voice, talent and confidence of a performer well beyond his 26 years -- a man whose sound seems at once achingly intimate, surprisingly energetic and unburdened by adherence to genre.
07/26/2006: Katharine Whalen: Out of the Past -- Katharine Whalen's first album in seven years offers a mix of jazz, '60s-style pop and occasional trip-hop beats, all fueled by the former Squirrel Nut Zipper's playful, confident voice. The result is dazzling and seductive.
07/27/2006: The Essex Green: A Modern Classic -- Classic without sounding retro, and effortlessly blending neo-pyschedelia with folk, rock and indie-pop, The Essex Green's gorgeous arrangements and beautiful vocal harmonies set it apart from the countless acts that take their cues from '60s pop.
07/28/2006: Soul Asylum: The Test of Time -- Of all the big names to emerge from the Twin Cities music scene in the '80s, Soul Asylum is among the few that have weathered the test of time. With a career spanning more than two decades, the group has had plenty of time to hone its hook-filled alternative rock.
08/01/2006: Alexi Murdoch: Warmly Accessible -- Scottish singer-songwriter Alexi Murdoch has risen to the top of the folk-pop genre by employing hushed, heartbreaking vocals in a style reminiscent of Nick Drake. In June, Murdoch independently released his first full-length album, Time Without Consequence.
08/02/2006: Smoosh: Infectiously Joyful -- Sisters Asya and Chloe make up Smoosh, a Seattle duo that plays sweet, catchy indie pop.
08/03/2006: Dresden Dolls: Life Is a Cabaret -- Best described as theatrical rock or punk cabaret, the music of the colorful Boston duo Dresden Dolls addresses identity crises, love and topics far more provocative. Since its debut, the band has toured with Nine Inch Nails while attracting a worldwide audience.
08/04/2006: Widespread Panic: King of the Jam -- While countless bands have tried to claim the throne left vacant by The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic has made a strong case for itself. Its rootsy Southern jam-rock, informed by jazz and blues idioms, lends it credibility.
08/08/2006: The Klezmatics & Nora Guthrie: On Woody -- Wonder Wheel, The Klezmatics' first album to be sung entirely in English, features the lyrics of 12 previously unreleased Woody Guthrie songs, backed by traditional klezmer music. The album serves as a fitting tribute to the legend and his timeless songwriting.
08/09/2006: The Stills: Out with the Old -- Without Feathers was released in March and revealed a new sound for The Stills -- one heavily influenced by rootsy '70s rock bands, while still retaining traces of the style that won the group exposure in the first place.
08/10/2006: Van Hunt: Edgier and Funkier -- Van Hunt's take on soul, R&B, blues and rock has won the Ohio-born singer a Grammy nomination, as well as spots touring with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Coldplay and The Roots. For a singer who just released his second album, that's an impressive accomplishment.
08/11/2006: Los Lonely Boys: Rock Meets Tex-Mex -- Los Lonely Boys blends elements of Southwest music into a rugged rock sound, with influences ranging from classic British pop to Latin rock. Since its debut, the band has won a Grammy and gained fans worldwide.
08/15/2006: Juana Molina: Delicate and Worldly -- For her fourth album, Son, Molina turns to the sounds of nature for inspiration: Punctuated by birdcalls or the crack of tree branches underfoot, it's subtle in its execution. But a close listen reveals delicate changes in mood and texture.
08/16/2006: Camera Obscura: Airy and Literate -- Scottish sextet Camera Obscura crafts delicate, shimmering indie-pop that rewards repeated listens. Featuring the airy vocals and literate lyrics of Tracyanne Campbell, the songs convey a deceptive simplicity that belies their poignancy.
08/17/2006: Sam Roberts: Haunting and Aggressive -- Whether playing aggressive rock or hauntingly quiet folk, Montreal musician Sam Roberts is likely to inject social commentary into his songwriting. His eclectic mix of rock, pop and folk has won him a growing fan base across North America.
08/18/2006: Les Claypool: Innovative and Unpredictable -- The bassist and songwriter is among the most unusual and eclectic musicians to emerge from the '90s alternative-rock scene. His best-known band, Primus, is known for its funky, oddball songs -- an approach he's carried with him through countless side projects.
08/22/2006: T Bone Burnett: An Overdue Return -- The songs for Burnett's new album came from a period of solitude in which he wrote the bulk of his new lyrics. Titled The True False Identity, the disc was recorded with a long list of musicians who shared Burnett's musical influences -- which include Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf and even Haitian music.
08/23/2006: Mates of State: Intimate Details -- Mates of State's Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel leave little to the imagination: They use their relationship as fodder for songwriting, and once filmed a video wearing only their underwear. Full of punk-informed jams and quirky ballads, Bring it Back is their most diverse and personal album yet.
08/24/2006: John Hiatt & North Mississippi Allstars: Americana -- Hiatt's newest album, Master of Disaster, features an edgy, funky sound, thanks largely to the assistance of The North Mississippi Allstars. Together, they assemble a collection of gritty country, blues, rock and jazz.
08/25/2006: Donavon Frankenreiter: Ocean Songs -- A love of the ocean has given Donavon Frankenreiter ample inspiration for his laid-back acoustic music. Drawn to simple pleasures -- surfing, music, family -- the singer has maintained careers as both a surfer and a musician, using the latter to dispense a positive, feel-good message.
08/28/2006: Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris Team Up -- Instead of one condensed studio session, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris chose to build their collaboration upon various short recording dates scattered across seven years. At long last, the ex-Dire Straits frontman and veteran country singer have released All The Roadrunning.
08/29/2006: Josh Ritter, Atypically Talented -- Josh Ritter's new release, The Animal Years, is the kind of folk album that should connect with a much larger audience, while also giving his faithful following something to celebrate.
08/30/2006: Allison Moorer: Getting Somewhere -- The singer's latest album finds her reaching for a wider country-pop audience. The intensely personal collection, in which she collaborates with husband Steve Earle, is the first in which the Alabama native wrote every song herself.
08/31/2006: Fiona Apple's 'Extraordinary Machine' -- After fans clamored for its release, Extraordinary Machine finally came out. The result is honed down to its essential and most striking features: Fiona Apple's voice and a modest accompaniment produced by Dr. Dre protege Mike Elizondo.
09/01/2006: Soul Asylum: The Test of Time -- Of all the big names to emerge from the Twin Cities music scene in the '80s, Soul Asylum is among the few that have weathered the test of time. With a career spanning more than two decades, the group has had plenty of time to hone its hook-filled alternative rock.
09/06/2006: Vetiver: Addictive and Sweetly Soothing -- Named for a fragrant East Indian grass, Vetiver is singer-songwriter Andy Cabic's band and musical home. With help from friend and fellow singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart, Cabic and his colleagues create songs that are unique, catchy and thoughtful.
09/07/2006: Sandi Thom: Whimsically Appealing -- Having recently moved from basement performances to the top of the U.K. singles charts, Sandi Thom continues to win fans, thanks to a whimsically appealing brand of folk-pop. Characterized by powerful vocals, her songs find Thom lusting for the era of vinyl at the record store and letters through the mail.
09/08/2006: Edie Brickell & New Bohemians: Starting Over -- In 1989, the group found massive success on the strength of the hit "What I Am." Seventeen years later, Stranger Things finds it returning to its jam-band beginnings, while retaining the playful and distinct sound that made it successful in the first place.
09/12/2006: PF Sloan: The End of a Hiatus -- PF Sloan was a major songwriter in L.A.'s burgeoning '60s folk and pop scene, with writing credits for the likes of The Turtles, Johnny Rivers and The Grassroots. His song "Eve of Destruction" was a #1 hit in 1965, and after a long break from the music business, Sloan recently returned with the new Sailover.
09/13/2006: The Roots: Hip-Hop Goes Live -- The Roots' members have earned a lofty reputation in hip-hop and beyond by reinventing the genre's boundaries. Incorporating live instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, the Philadelphia band expertly blurs the lines separating artistic integrity and commercial acceptance.
09/14/2006: The Format: Refreshingly Shimmering Pop -- The hook-heavy foundation of The Format's Dog Problems is aided by involvement from an assortment of power-pop greats. The album does a terrific job of paying homage to the band's pop elders -- Brian Wilson, Harry Nilsson and others -- while keeping its sound refreshingly current.
09/15/2006: WXPN's All About the Music Festival -- From the funky New Orleans soul of Allen Toussaint to the harrowing acoustic rock of My Morning Jacket's Jim James, a wide variety of exciting sounds emanated from WXPN's annual All About the Music Festival July 21-23. The event spawned many memorable performances, several of which will be highlighted in this special edition of World Cafe.
09/19/2006: Guy Clark: A Folk-Country Craftsman -- Texas singer-songwriter Guy Clark has gained status as a folk-music icon, influencing several generations of musicians with beautifully fashioned songs that tell stories from his life.
09/20/2006: Midlake: Picture-Perfect Americana -- By combining intelligent lyrics and haunting melodies, Midlake continues to develop its vision of beautiful neo-Americana music. The band's new sophomore album, The Trials of Van Occupanther, finds Midlake polishing its acoustic, increasingly piano-driven '70s folk-rock sound.
09/21/2006: Corinne Bailey Rae: Jazz, Pop and Soul -- Corinne Bailey Rae's musical influences range from choral church music and classical jazz to Veruca Salt and Led Zeppelin. With such a wide variety of inspirations, it's no surprise that her own music offers a unique perspective on modern music, as her crisp, clean vocals blend with a soulful backdrop of pianos, guitars and harmonies.
09/22/2006: Ray LaMontagne: From Left Field to Center Stage -- For Till The Sun Turns Black, Ray LaMontagne opted to tread new stylistic ground, unveiling a unique song-cycle loosely based on the importance of self-expression, interpersonal communication and other qualities he finds lacking in modern culture.
09/25/2006: The Changes: Adventurous and Well-Crafted -- Of all the modern acts influenced by '80s rock and new wave, few do it better than the Chicago band The Changes. Led by Darren Spitzer's appealing croon and songwriter David Rothblatt's music, the group combines elements of The Police, Steely Dan and R.E.M. with grooves that seem almost disco-friendly.
09/26/2006: Shawn Colvin: Mature, Seductive Folk-Rock -- Shawn Colvin appears just as comfortable alone on stage with her guitar as she does with a full band to back her up. With her wide range of musical talents, Colvin moves seamlessly from quietly emotional ballads to upbeat anthems.
09/27/2006: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials: Blues in the Blood -- Lil' Ed's energetic onstage antics -- everything from flying leaps to toe-walking -- have helped him build a fervent fan base among blues enthusiasts. The Chicago band started out playing in clubs and cafes while its members worked day jobs to make ends meet, but it didn't take long for word of mouth to make the group a career unto itself.
09/28/2006: Starsailor: A Flair for Graceful Drama -- The English alt-rock band Starsailor has released three albums to widespread hype and critical acclaim, but it's also had a tricky time staying in the spotlight. The new On the Outside finds Starsailor sounding refreshed after a period out of the limelight, while retaining the depth of emotion that attracted it so much attention in the first place.
09/29/2006: G. Love and Special Sauce, Making 'Lemonade' -- Since the release of their debut album in 1994, Philadelphia natives G. Love and Special Sauce have been continuously refining their laid-back blend of blues, alternative rock, soul and hip-hop into tighter and more sophisticated song structures. The band's newest record, Lemonade, is a fantastic back-to-basics effort.
10/03/2006: Gran Bel Fisher: The Wonders of Being Alive -- Fisher's music revels in the wonders of being alive through intricate piano-voice-and-guitar arrangements: From melodic ballads to rocking anthems, it all traces back to his early encounters with mortality.
10/04/2006: Ziggy Marley: Reggae's Next Generation -- The son of the legendary Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley's lineage makes him a pretty safe bet when it comes to reggae music. But he's forged his own identity and proven himself on his own, expounding on themes from love to personal freedom and political repression.
10/05/2006: M. Ward: Making the Personal Universal -- M. Ward has always followed his own path. Propelled by both his agile acoustic guitar work and his considerable wit and charisma, Ward's folk-blues take on classic Americana has won him countless fans and a place among the nation's top contemporary singer-songwriters.
10/06/2006: Zero 7: A Rainy Evening's Ideal Soundtrack -- Zero 7's newest album, The Garden, might just be the band's best yet. Filled with lightweight-yet-powerful pop hooks and vocal harmonies, the collaborations with singers Jose Gonzalez and Sia that dot the record help render it organic and beautiful.
10/10/2006: Grizzly Bear: Gorgeously Hazy -- Grizzly Bear's gorgeously hazy second disc is a major leap forward: Titled Yellow House, it benefits from a monumental upgrade in production values, as well as the presence of tight, focused songs that place the band's experimental tendencies into a more natural-sounding melodic context.
10/11/2006: Easy Star All-Stars: Radiohead Meets Reggae -- When it first emerged, Easy Star All-Stars -- a group of some of New York City's best reggae musicians -- was widely dismissed as a gimmick because of its reggae and dub versions of classic rock songs. But the group's authentic live shows and sharp original songwriting have since made it a popular and highly respected hit-maker.
10/12/2006: Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock's 'Last Man Standing' -- Any history of rock 'n' roll is sure to acknowledge the influence of piano master Jerry Lee Lewis, who popularized his own brand of rock, often getting so enthusiastic that he'd kick the piano bench out from under him and play standing up.
10/13/2006: Barenaked Ladies: Clever and Hummable -- On Barenaked Ladies Are Me, the band has composed another cohesive, enjoyable and wryly mature set of pop songs. Continuing in the melodic pop-rock vein of the group's last few releases, the record is awash in the clever witticisms and hummable hooks that fans have come to expect.
10/17/2006: Mindy Smith: Love and Spirituality Rewarded -- The music of singer-songwriter Mindy Smith appeals to a wide audience while remaining close to her distinct vision. With Dolly Parton's endorsement, Smith has built a career on her own terms, without music-industry interference.
10/18/2006: Joseph Arthur: Ethereal Elegance -- Arthur's music is driven by simple melodies and soaring vocal harmonies. Each song has its own driving force -- a wistful backup groove, a driving guitar riff or Arthur's own mournful voice. His music sounds heavily influenced by R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Coldplay's Chris Martin, but the inspiration may not be one-sided.
10/19/2006: The Dears: Comforting and Groundbreaking -- The Dears' distinct brand of rock is both comforting and groundbreaking, with a whimsical streak, a many-layered sound and often profound meaning: In the title track on No Cities Left, an upbeat tempo is paired with ethereal vocals and apocalyptic lyrics.
10/20/2006: Los Lobos: Elegantly Raucous -- Los Lobos' music is hard to classify: Its members play raucous rock 'n' roll, but they often incorporate elegant melodic ballads into the mix. Sometimes they play blues or rockabilly or folk, but each song incorporates at least a touch of their Mexican-American heritage.
10/24/2006: Will Kimbrough: A Sense of Humor, a Sense of 'Pride' -- Though Will Kimbrough's masterful guitar work has been featured on albums by Jimmy Buffett and Rodney Crowell, his solo career is what's made him a legend in some circles. When he first became popular in his home state of Alabama, a bar could attract huge crowds just by advertising that "Will" was playing.
10/25/2006: Old Crow Medicine Show: Punk Americana -- Old Crow Medicine Show is a country/bluegrass quintet with a punk attitude and a vibrant Americana style that's hard to resist. The group's instrumental repertoire includes upright bass, harmonica, fiddle, banjo and multiple guitars, to go with vocals propelled by a distinctive country twang.
10/26/2006: Lindsey Buckingham: After Fleetwood Mac -- Lindsey Buckingham is best known for his work as a guitarist and songwriter with Fleetwood Mac, but his solo output has also earned him a place in the rock canon. His work has influenced a generation of would-be folk-rockers and endeared him to millions of fans.
10/27/2006: Aaron Neville: The Roots of Soul -- It's hard to define Aaron Neville's music -- he's been nominated for Grammys in country, R&B, pop and gospel -- but it's hard to argue with his success. The third of the four brothers in the New Orleans musical powerhouse Neville Brothers, Aaron has been the most successful Neville when it comes to transitioning to a solo career.
10/31/2006: Rodrigo y Gabriela: Elegant and Rollicking -- The music of Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero attempts to reconcile their love of heavy metal music with their traditional style of Mexican guitar playing. Their self-titled debut combines Sanchez's intricate fingerpicking with Quintero's smooth melodic style -- and works wonderfully.
11/01/2006: The Long Winters: Songs Unfolding as Stories -- The Long Winters, the indie-pop vehicle for singer-songwriter John Roderick, has included members of likeminded Pacific Northwest bands such as Death Cab for Cutie, Built to Spill and The Posies. Having toured all over Europe and North America, the group has become known for its smart, evocative lyrics and sharp rock instincts.
11/02/2006: The Lemonheads: Warm, Colorful Power-Pop -- Evan Dando recently re-formed his celebrated band The Lemonheads to record a new self-titled album. The new incarnation, which includes the rhythm section from California punk band The Descendents, picks up where he left off, trafficking in the sly, winsome pop that made Dando omnipresent 15 years ago.
11/03/2006: The Indigo Girls: Sweet-and-Sour Folk -- Countless trends have come and gone, but the popularity of The Indigo Girls has barely waned since the late '80s. It helps that the duo's folk music is just as heavily influenced by rock and world music as it is by the likes of Joni Mitchell, but consistency has also played a significant role in The Indigo Girls' longevity.
11/07/2006: Eric Church: Traditional Country with Depth -- On his debut album, Sinners Like Me, Church plants his feet in traditional-country territory, but his depth and ambition remain a constant. His thoughtful lyrics -- delivered in a rough baritone voice -- help make the record stick.
11/08/2006: The Guggenheim Grotto: Haunting and Melodic -- The music of The Guggenheim Grotto blends classical instruments such as the viola, the glockenspiel, the Wurlitzer and the Hammond organ with the more conventional guitar, bass and piano for a haunting and melodic sound that often evokes tragic love stories.
11/09/2006: Psapp: Pretty Sounds and Quirky Humor -- The joy of Psapp lies in the duo's combination of electronic and percussive beats, unusual sound effects and sensual vocals, all of which somehow blend together to create strange and elegant, highly addictive music.
11/10/2006: Trey Anastasio: A Busy Life After Phish -- Trey Anastasio is best known as the former lead singer of Phish, the legendary jam-rock band with a devout following reminiscent of The Grateful Dead's. A gifted songwriter and talented singer, Anastasio explores a variety of sounds in his solo work, experimenting with heavy bass lines and howling guitar riffs.
11/13/2006: What Belle and Sebastian Learned at University -- Belle and Sebastian was formed by Stuart Murdoch while he was a student at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. The band was supposed to be a side project, but it has become a decade-long success known for its easygoing, '60s-sounding music.
11/14/2006: Mojave 3: Sparkling as It Soothes -- The decade-old band's latest disc, Puzzles Like You, sees Mojave 3 incorporating bouncier and poppier melodies after years spent infusing laid-back pop-rock with Americana and folk.
11/15/2006: Ben Kweller: Accessible but Atypical -- Ben Kweller continues to make charming pop-rock and find success as a young adult. Starting music at a very early age, the native Texan already knew major-label fallout by his teens, but returned in 2000 as a solo performer. He now has four albums to his belt, including a new self-titled effort.
11/16/2006: Sean Lennon: More Than a Legend's Son -- With his second solo album in eight years, Sean Lennon returns with Friendly Fire. His parentage is legendary -- and by no means a qualifier for musicianship -- but his beautiful, simple melodies and evocative voice are more than enough for him to make his own mark.
11/17/2006: The Decemberists: Literate and Charming -- Hyper-literate as ever, The Decemberists' newest album is loosely based on an old Japanese folk tale, which songwriter Colin Meloy first encountered in a children's book. Though it's the band's most ambitious work to date, The Crane Wife maintains an air of weird accessibility.
11/21/2006: Sasha Dobson: Jazz with Many Twists -- Sasha Dobson has spent the last ten years crafting a unique fusion of Brazilian and American jazz. Her sultry voice and extensive performance experience foretells success, especially with Modern Romance, which includes genre-bending covers of Duke Ellington and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
11/22/2006: Petra Haden & The Sellouts: Unclassifiable -- Petra Haden and her occasional cohorts in The Sellouts make wonderfully unclassifiable music: Their music is so varied that one category can't suffice. Haden mixes classical, jazz, blues, rock, folk and pop, often performing some unusual combination a cappella.
11/23/2006: Paul Simon: Half a Century on Top -- Simon is one of music's most venerated icons: His career started 50 years ago, when he and Art Garfunkel and began writing pop songs tinged with folk, rock and world music. As a solo act, Simon has found critical and commercial success with the likes of Graceland and the recent Surprise.
11/24/2006: Sting: From The Police to the Elizabethan Era -- Sting first became known as the lead singer of the immensely popular pop/rock/punk group The Police, but he's maintained success throughout his ever-evolving solo career, which began after the band broke up at the height of its popularity in 1984.
11/28/2006: Joan Osborne: Folk-Pop, Familiar and Original -- Over the course of her nearly two-decade career, singer/songwriter Joan Osborne has gone from relative obscurity to Lilith Fair mainstay to venerated cult act. Combining rootsy, folk-driven Americana with blues, rock and pop, Osborne's music has the peculiar quality of seeming familiar and original at the same time.
11/29/2006: Hot Chip: Catchy and Danceable -- Featuring the contrasting vocal talents of Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard, the London band Hot Chip makes catchy, danceable indie-rock that runs the gamut from shimmering pop melodies to harder, techno-inspired electro-rock. Now, after the U.S. release of the group's second album, Hot Chip is capturing attention here, as well.
11/30/2006: Kinky: Strangely Effervescent -- The joyfully celebratory Mexican band Kinky creates surreal electronica and pop landscapes with rock and Latin influences. The group's energetic beats often accompany driving guitars and Spanish lyrics, creating an infectious and addictive sound.
12/01/2006: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: Icons in Tandem -- Cale has been an inspiration to Clapton for decades. In a collaboration ages in the making, the iconic guitarists recently released The Road to Escondido, a mix of rock, country, folk and blues which still retains the fingerprints of both musicians.
12/04/2006: The Fray, a Mile Above It All in Denver -- The Denver band The Fray has made a major national splash with its 2005 debut album, How to Save a Life. The group, formed by a couple of former schoolmates, has been ubiquitous throughout the year.
12/05/2006: Arlo Guthrie: Born to Play Music -- Arlo Guthrie is the oldest son of folk-music legend Woody Guthrie and Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, a dancer in the Martha Graham Company. He has become a musician of international renown without ever experiencing what can be classified as a hit. Still, he remains a hard-working icon, even after four decades in the business.
12/06/2006: The Changes: The Makings of a Breakthrough -- Blending bouncy, new-wave-inspired rock with hooky keyboards and jazzy rhythms, The Changes' Today Is Tonight has all the makings of a major breakthrough. After forming in 2002 and releasing a pair of EPs, the band found itself at the center of major buzz and soon played at the 2005 Lollapalooza festival.
12/07/2006: Robyn Hitchcock: Willfully Eclectic -- Robyn Hitchcock's career has played out on his own terms: prolific, odd, uneven and frequently brilliant. Since his early years with The Soft Boys -- a late-'70s college-radio staple that helped inspire bands like R.E.M. -- Hitchcock has been ahead of his time.
12/08/2006: Elton John: Pop Music's Chameleon -- John was one of the most successful musical acts of the '70s, but he's remained in the spotlight ever since, thanks in large part to his versatility. Trafficking in rock, disco, pop, adult-contemporary, soul and even country, John has become an icon.
12/12/2006: Jennifer O'Connor: Raw Rock, Honest Folk -- Whether O'Connor is a folk singer with a rock aesthetic or a rocker with folk leanings is ultimately a moot point. The New York City resident crafts music that's honest, accessible and even fun, and on her new album, she seems destined for a breakthrough.
12/13/2006: Pete Yorn: Warm, Breezy Pop -- On this summer's Nightcrawler, Yorn crafts what may be his richest, most beautiful set of songs yet. More subdued than his earlier work, the album brings Yorn's warm, breezy pop to the foreground, while overflowing with confidence and personality.
12/14/2006: Cheap Trick: As Infectious as Ever -- Drawing from '60s pop, hard rock and punk, the arena-rock legends in Cheap Trick have enjoyed influential and decades-spanning careers. Their first new album in six years, Rockford, finds the group returning to its roots, with catchy and powerful new songs that sound equally suited to old and new fans.
12/15/2006: Tom Waits: Rock Classics, with a Gravelly Rasp -- It's difficult to overstate Waits' importance and impact: With a career that spans more than 20 albums, he blends countless musical and theatrical styles, from classic jazz, blues and polka to rock and folk. Held together with his unmistakable voice, Waits' music is instantly recognizable and endlessly compelling.
12/19/2006: Willy Porter: Sparkling Folk Goes Grassroots -- One of the artists at the forefront of the modern folk-music scene, Willy Porter began his career by selling copies of his debut album out of the trunk of his car in 1990. Since then, Porter has juggled labels and flirted with mainstream success, but his music has remained consistently compelling.
12/20/2006: Twilight Singers: Emotionally Raw and Unhinged -- Even at its mellowest, Twilight Singers' music is driving and intense, with an emotional rawness that's only enhanced by Greg Dulli's unhinged vocals. Dulli remains well-known as the former singer and songwriter of Afghan Whigs.
12/21/2006: TV on the Radio: Experimental and Irresistible -- The band's music is generally classified as indie-rock, but its songs incorporate old and new elements of punk, hip-hop, techno and pop. The recent The Return to Cookie Mountain stands as one of 2006's most enthusiastically reviewed albums.
12/22/2006: George Martin: 'The Fifth Beatle' Returns -- As a producer and composer, Martin has assembled a body of work that spans more than half of a century and is as varied as it is legendary. Encompassing acts as diverse as Ella Fitzgerald, The Beatles and Peter Gabriel, Martin is arguably the most successful record producer in the history of popular music.
12/25/2006: Aimee Mann: Bittersweet Holidays -- After making a name for herself as the wild-haired lead singer of the '80s new-wave band 'Til Tuesday, Mann spent years carving out an iconoclastic career in pop music's margins. Mann's new disc is a collection of holiday songs titled One More Drifter in the Snow.
01/02/2007: Scritti Politti: Smooth Pop and Hip-Hop -- Green Gartside is the driving force behind the various incarnations of Scritti Politti, which has been making music on and off for 35 years. Driven by Gartside's childlike voice and uplifting melodies, Scritti Politti's smooth pop sound surfaced on the Top 40 in 1985, but has mostly been heard on pop culture's margins.
01/03/2007: Michael Franti & Spearhead: Music and Politics -- Formerly of The Beatnigs and Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Franti now leads the San Francisco-based Spearhead, and his ability to provoke debate hasn't waned since his revolutionary beginnings. His latest album, Yell Fire!, draws on Franti's recent travels to Iraq, Israel and Pakistan.
01/04/2007: The Hold Steady: America's Bar Band -- The Hold Steady might just be the best bar band in America. With its riff-heavy mixture of classic rock and Craig Finn's lyrically dense storytelling, the group crafts intricately detailed musical universes that have already made it a critical darling and fan favorite.
01/05/2007: Yusuf Islam: From Cat Stevens to 'An Other Cup' -- Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, recently returned to the world of popular music with An Other Cup, his first secular studio album in 28 years. The disc contains old songs that were never recorded, songs he wrote in the last couple of years, and songs that he came up with once he reached the studio.
01/09/2007: Teitur: An Elegant Balladeer Gets Noticed -- Having paid his dues with 300-show years and a bad major-label deal, singer Teitur Lassen has finally gained some of the exposure his music warrants. Borrowing from folk, rock and pop influences, Teitur has released two fine albums of emotional balladry, built on a quiet but sturdy folk-pop framework.
01/10/2007: Teitur: An Elegant Balladeer Gets Noticed -- Having paid his dues with 300-show years and a bad major-label deal, singer Teitur Lassen has finally gained some of the exposure his music warrants. Borrowing from folk, rock and pop influences, Teitur has released two fine albums of emotional balladry, built on a quiet but sturdy folk-pop framework.
01/11/2007: The Slip: A Jam Band Turns to Rock -- The Slip's music seems at first like straightforward indie-rock, but its subtle and intricate layers — the likely product of the group's jam-band roots — reveal themselves over time. Its three members have been together since the early '90s, when they attended high school together.
01/12/2007: The Shins: Airy Pop Hits It Big -- When Zach Braff featured two of The Shins' songs in his hit movie Garden State, the one-time side project was firmly entrenched as a mainstream success. Wincing the Night Away, The Shins' eagerly anticipated third album, is primed to be the band's biggest yet.
01/16/2007: Bruce Hornsby: From Jazz to Folk to Rock -- Pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby has sold more than 10 million records since releasing his multi-platinum debut in 1986. That album generated three Top 20 hits, and it laid the groundwork for a wildly diverse career encompassing jazz, pop, classical, bluegrass, folk, rock and Vaudeville.
01/17/2007: Refugee All-Stars: Sounds from Sierra Leone -- The Refugee All-Stars formed after civil war forced a collective of Sierra Leone musicians into refuge in the Republic of Guinea. The 11 performers, led by vocalist and songwriter Reuben Komora, were discovered in a documentary film by Zach Niles and Banker White.
01/18/2007: Portastatic: Pop and Brazilian Folk, with Strings -- As the force behind Portastatic, Mac McCaughan mixes everything from straightforward pop to lush string arrangements to masterful reproductions of Brazilian folk. Also known as lead singer of the indie-rock band Superchunk, he often uses Portastatic as a vehicle for his odd and compelling flights of fancy.
01/19/2007: America: Soft Pop, Reinvented -- After more than 30 years of making music, the band America could easily be flailing away on the county-fair circuit. But the group has reinvented itself in recent years, drawing inspiration from younger generations while still holding on to the gentle pop sound that helped make it famous.
01/23/2007: Damien Rice: From 'O' to '9' in Four Years -- At once spare and elegant, with an equal flair for whisper-quiet simplicity and orchestral bombast, Rice's music conveys emotional intensity and straightforward beauty at the same time. His latest album, the lovely 9, was released in November.
01/24/2007: 'Rhythms Del Mundo': Pop Music Gets Worldly -- The album combines Cuban sounds with well-known musicians to create a unique fusion of pop and world music. For the series' first release, the Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club laid down new instrumental tracks that blend and engage with popular songs from Sting, Coldplay, Radiohead, Jack Johnson and more.
01/25/2007: Cold War Kids: From Mellow to Reckless -- Cold War Kids' music seems almost haphazard, but a closer listen reveals the intricacy that gives the California band its distinctive sound. Piano and guitars set each song's mood, ranging from mellow to reckless, and the bass jacks up the intensity at just the right moments.
01/26/2007: The Radiators: Time-Tested Swamp-Rock -- The Radiators' nearly three decades of prolific performing have made the New Orleans band a bona fide institution. With its fusion of blues, R&B, funk, soul and rock, the group has attracted a stable of dedicated fans — known as "fish heads" — both in its hometown and nationwide.
01/29/2007: KT Tunstall: Taking the Long View -- The Scottish singer KT Tunstall writes songs that are earthy and quirky in equal parts. Her dynamic live performances and emotional connectivity distinguish her from other singer/songwriters.
01/30/2007: Ron Sexsmith: Sweet Love Songs -- A Toronto-based singer-songwriter with an international following and an arsenal of sweet love songs, Ron Sexsmith has seen his songs covered by everyone from Mary Black to Rod Stewart to Nick Lowe. Armed with a passion to keep writing better songs, Sexsmith just released a fine new album titled Time Being.
01/31/2007: Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton: Soft and Warm -- Singer/keyboardist Emily Haines has made a name for herself as leader of Canada's dancey new-wave outfit Metric. But her solo work, by contrast, reflects a different approach that recalls the warmth and intimacy of a '70s singer/songwriter record blended with jazzy, experimental pop.
02/01/2007: Linton Kwesi Johnson: Reggae's Premier Poet -- Often hailed as the world's first reggae poet, Johnson started releasing albums of his own poetry in 1978. He went on to release many collections of poetry and writing, and also to expand his horizons in music, exploring spoken word and a cappella reggae.
02/02/2007: Snow Patrol: Hooky Pop and Elegant Balladry -- Snow Patrol's newest release, 2006's Eyes Open, is the band's most cohesive and accessible statement yet. Beautiful and epic, it spawned a popular single in "Chasing Cars," which cemented Snow Patrol's status as a go-to band for romantic movie soundtracks.
02/06/2007: Erin McKeown: Lively, Funny Flair -- A gifted singer/songwriter with a deft touch on the guitar, mandolin, piano and banjo, McKeown calls herself a mix between Django Reinhardt and G. Love. But even that description only scratches the surface of her music's sly lyrics and rip-roaring swing.
02/07/2007: Ryan Shaw: Timelessly Appealing -- A native of Decatur, Ga., Ryan Shaw has been singing and performing since he was 3. Drawing inspiration from Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Shaw has developed a timeless, appealing sound. His national debut album comes out in April.
02/08/2007: Cassandra Wilson: Soul, Jazz and New Sounds -- Wilson, one of the top jazz singer-songwriters of the '90s, continues to make fine albums that draw heavily from her Southern background. She's constantly tweaked her sound along the way: Last year's Thunderbird even dabbles in hip-hop.
02/09/2007: Before the Awards: A Grammy Special -- With the Grammy Awards coming Sunday, World Cafe profiles six of the nominees, many of whom have appeared on the program in recent months.
02/13/2007: Paul Weller: A Britpop Titan Lives On -- Paul Weller is one of the most influential Britpop acts of the past 30 years. Weller got his start as the frontman for the late-'70s new-wave punk band The Jam. The band helped to establish him as one of the most visible and imitated rock artists of all time.
02/14/2007: The Good, The Bad & The Queen: All Stars -- The band is the brainchild of Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz. The project was originally going to be a solo effort, but soon evolved into a group after he recruited the talents of Paul Simonon of The Clash, Simon Tong of The Verve and respected Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen.
02/15/2007: Richie Havens: 'A Rare and Inspiring Voice' -- Richie Havens' distinctive voice first became famous after his performance at the 1969 Woodstock festival, during which he played to repeat ovations. His career was re-ignited in 2000 when he re-activated his record label and was presented with a host of new collaborative projects.
02/16/2007: Yoko Ono: More Than a Beatle's Widow -- Being arguably the most controversial woman in rock history isn't easy. While widely known as the reason for The Beatles' breakup, Yoko Ono has always been, first and foremost, an artist. With her career entering its sixth decade, her work sounds just as relevant now as it did in the '60s and '70s.
02/20/2007: Elvis Perkins: Heartbreaking but Hopeful -- An up-and-coming folk-rock singer-songwriter who crafts brooding, timeless, sophisticated pop songs, Elvis Perkins has earned comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Perkins writes music that's reflective bordering on heartbreaking, yet remains hopeful and quietly charming.
02/21/2007: Kristin Hersh: Accessible and Off-Kilter -- Kristin Hersh helped define the sound of late-'80s and early-'90s college rock as the lead singer and songwriter for Throwing Muses. Striking out on her own, however, she embraces everything from hushed acoustic balladry and folk to full-on rock, all balanced by her natural pop instincts.
02/22/2007: The Birth of Rap: A Look Back -- World Cafe celebrates Black History Month with a special on the birth of rap, in which rapper Kurtis Blow, DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, and museum curator Jim Fricke help host David Dye explore the story of rap's early years in the 1970s.
02/23/2007: Beck: Mixmaster, Folksinger, Ironist, Shoegazer -- A witty, endlessly inventive performer, Beck has made hit after hit, and he's remained both unpredictable and creatively consistent. Ten years after 1996's Odelay sold millions and wowed critics, Beck released yet another hit with The Information.
02/27/2007: David Bromberg: Belonging to the Band -- One of the most proficient musicians of his era, Bromberg appears on more than 100 studio albums as a sideman and guest performer. His widespread talents and strange mixture of folk, rock and bluegrass music led him to venture out on his own and record studio albums as a frontman.
02/28/2007: Paolo Nutini: Star Power Personified -- Though Nutini is only 19, his music exudes the soul and passion of musicians as venerated as The Drifters and Van Morrison. With his model-esque good looks and unconventional voice, Nutini has a chance to be a major star — potential magnified by live appearances alongside the likes of The Rolling Stones.
03/01/2007: Jesse Malin: Glitter Meets the Gutter -- Malin began developing his punk-rock craft in the early '80s, eventually founding D Generation in 1991. Once he went solo a decade later, Malin reinvented himself as a purveyor of straightforward rock 'n' roll music, heavily influenced by Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen.
03/02/2007: Patty Griffin: Sweet, Smart Ballads -- Since beginning her career as an acoustic singer-songwriter in the early '80s, Griffin has developed an increasingly worldly sound, complementing her quietly moving voice with blues and country overtones. A new album, Children Running Through, came out last month.
03/06/2007: Ry Cooder: Telling America's Story -- The Grammy-winning singer/guitarist has spent his decades-spanning career experimenting with rootsy American music — from Dust Bowl folk to blues, gospel and world music. He's released more than 20 albums, counting his film scores, dating back to the early '70s.
03/07/2007: VietNam: Rocking Fiercely, Thoughtfully -- With full beards, long hair and headbands, the band VietNam resembles a gang of hippie drifters living in a '60s time warp. But the group rocks fiercely and uniquely, incorporating a distinct style of psychedelic, folk-inspired music that's built on a foundation of personal, thoughtful songwriting.
03/08/2007: Kim Taylor: Warm, Soulful Jazz -- Kim Taylor's music combines emotional songwriting (a la Fiona Apple) with soulful jazz influences (a la Billie Holiday), and the result sounds mellow and evocative, with simple arrangements that don't distract from her smoky, exuberant vocals.
03/09/2007: John Mellencamp: American Populist -- Now on his 21st album, John Mellencamp has proven himself to be one of rock's most venerated and consistently popular performers. Ubiquitous again thanks to the placement of "Our Country" in a series of car commercials, Mellencamp remains tuned in to the pulse of populist Americana.
03/13/2007: Amos Lee: Slow, Simple and Dark -- A singer-songwriter who takes his inspiration from the soul and folk artists of the '70s, Lee first gained wide recognition when he toured with Norah Jones in 2004. On last year's Supply and Demand), he tackles the issues of money, success and power.
03/14/2007: James Morrison: Raw and Soulful -- At 22, the English singer-songwriter has already experienced remarkable success. His first single, last summer's "You Give Me Something," made him an overnight success in the U.K., and he's likely to attract widespread attention here as the year wears on.
03/15/2007: The Bird & The Bee: Unusual and Irresistible -- An indie-pop duo from Los Angeles, The Bird and the Bee combines futuristic rhythms and beats with ethereal vocals and catchy hooks. Singer Inara George (daughter of the late Little Feat frontman Lowell George) earned her own critical success with 2005's excellent All Rise.
03/16/2007: Angelique Kidjo: Staking Out New Ground -- The title of Kidjo's latest album, Djin Djin, roughly translates to "seize the day" — an appropriate directive from the West African singer, whose career spans 20 years. Kidjo fuses Afro-funk, salsa, reggae, gospel, jazz and more with shades of American rock, pop and soul.
03/20/2007: Charlie Louvin: Country Meets Gospel, Again -- This year, Louvin released his first studio album in more than 10 years. The self-titled disc contains reworked versions of the country-gospel legend's songs, featuring guest vocals from a wide variety of big names, including Elvis Costello and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.
03/21/2007: Rickie Lee Jones: Art and Upheaval -- Jones' sound has evolved through R&B, jazz, folk, electronica and rock. Though commercial success often eludes her, she remains a beloved and highly acclaimed figure. This year's Sermon on Exposition Boulevard draws its inspiration from a spiritual text by Lee Cantelon.
03/22/2007: Loreena McKennitt: Music of the World -- McKennitt's music has a Celtic feel, though it incorporates influences from all over the planet: She often travels to other countries for research purposes. Her newest album, An Ancient Muse, is as ambitious in scope as its title would suggest.
03/23/2007: Neko Case: Chilling, Spacious Songs -- Upon the release of 2006's Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, Case had already established herself with The New Pornographers, as well as stellar live performances, often in duos or with a mixed bag of collaborators. The disc turned out to be her biggest commercial hit yet.
03/27/2007: Damien Rice: From 'O' to '9' in Four Years -- At once spare and elegant, with an equal flair for whisper-quiet simplicity and orchestral bombast, Rice's music conveys emotional intensity and straightforward beauty at the same time. His latest album, the lovely 9, was released in November.
03/28/2007: The Decemberists: Literate and Charming -- Hyper-literate as ever, The Decemberists' newest album is loosely based on an old Japanese folk tale, which songwriter Colin Meloy first encountered in a children's book. Though it's the band's most ambitious work to date, The Crane Wife maintains an air of weird accessibility.
03/29/2007: TV on the Radio: Experimental and Irresistible -- The band's music is generally classified as indie-rock, but its songs incorporate old and new elements of punk, hip-hop, techno and pop. The recent The Return to Cookie Mountain stands as one of 2006's most enthusiastically reviewed albums.
03/30/2007: Yusuf Islam: From Cat Stevens to 'An Other Cup' -- Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, recently returned to the world of popular music with An Other Cup, his first secular studio album in 28 years. The disc contains old songs that were never recorded, songs he wrote in the last couple of years, and songs that he came up with once he reached the studio.
04/03/2007: Mary Chapin Carpenter: Country Gets Company -- Carpenter's music is often classified as country, for lack of a more accurate term. In reality, the multiple Grammy winner blends folk, rock and country, all intertwined with her own original melodies and lyrics. Her new disc, The Calling, touches on thorny political matters.
04/04/2007: Dean & Britta: Sweetly Swooning -- Former Luna members Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips revel in the opportunity to explore and experiment. Cover songs and obscure '60s throwbacks dot their releases, showcasing the singers' love of Joy Division, Serge Gainsbourg and especially The Velvet Underground.
04/05/2007: John Butler Trio: The Voice of Australia -- John Butler grew up in a small Australian town, where he learned to play guitar and absorbed musical styles. A subsequent obsession with the acoustic guitar and world music led to his development of an eclectic sound, which he honed as a busking guitarist.
04/06/2007: Lily Allen: Sly Lyrics in a Cockney Accent -- Lily Allen's ska-infused pop music has officially achieved ubiquity: She's gone from a buzzed-about underground sensation to a mainstream darling in the span of only a few months. Her sly lyrics and joyful energy have helped make her a star.
04/10/2007: Nanci Griffith: 30 Years of 'Folkabilly' -- Griffith merges the elegant acoustic folk of her early years with country-rock attitude. Though she often plays cover songs on her records, critics praise her songwriting for its emotional breadth and keen observations. Her newest disc is last year's Ruby's Torch.
04/11/2007: The Smithereens: Buddy Holly Meets The Beatles -- Rock-music veterans whose careers span more than 25 years, The Smithereens' members combine the sounds of Buddy Holly and The Beatles with shades of metal and prog-rock. This year brings Meet the Smithereens!, an album covering Meet the Beatles in its entirety.
04/12/2007: Fountains of Wayne: Sly Pop for Everyday People -- Fountains of Wayne's immensely catchy pop-rock songs come with a powerful undercurrent of sly cynicism, but also a keen understanding of everyday people and the way they live. The band's new album is titled Traffic and Weather.
04/13/2007: Bright Eyes: New Ideas from a 'New Dylan' -- As the primary musical vehicle for Omaha wunderkind Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes has experienced a meteoric rise in the past few years, as fans and critics have embraced the literate, emotional songs of a singer often tagged "The New Bob Dylan."
04/17/2007: Lucinda Williams: World-Weary and Wise -- Though Williams has been showered with acclaim and awards in the past decade, she spent the first 20 years of her career toiling on music's margins. It wasn't until the late '80s that she began to win over tastemakers and develop her reputation as a go-to songwriter and performer.
04/18/2007: The Black Keys: Thumping Blues-Rock -- The prolific duo tinkers with its sound constantly, recording on dated and obsolete tape tracks and in its own basement studio. The pair released its fourth full-length album (Magic Potion) in September, and is collaborating on a disc with Ike Turner for release later this year.
04/19/2007: Joe Boyd: Producing Greatness -- As the producer (and sometimes manager) of many of the 1960s' most influential folk and psychedelic artists, Boyd has left an indelible mark on popular music during his four-decade career.
04/20/2007: Page McConnell: 'Chairman of the Boards' -- Known as "The Chairman of the Boards" for his work as a keyboardist for the jam-rock band Phish — his improvisational work was integral to the group's renowned live show — McConnell has come into his own as a solo artist after 20 years as a supporting player.
04/24/2007: Willy Mason: Socially Conscious Folk, Urgent Rock -- The Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter crafts emotional, compelling songs on his new CD If the Ocean Gets Rough. Mason got his big break when Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst signed him to his label and released his 2004 debut.
04/25/2007: Dr. Dog: Classic Rock and Pop Made Simple -- Filtering rock and pop through a willfully lo-fi aesthetic, Dr. Dog sounds timeless and immediate. Buoyed by a large and growing following, its new disc delves into what members call "three-part harmonies, the out-of-doors, soya rotis, baking bread and diminished chords."
04/26/2007: Martin Sexton: Accessible and Emotional -- For nearly 20 years, Sexton has channeled his love of soulful folk, blues, rock and pop music into songs that recall the work of Van Morrison and Otis Redding. Sexton's new album Seeds mixes country blues, '60s pop and gentle folk.
04/27/2007: Jonatha Brooke: Passionate, Heartfelt Folk-Pop -- First as half of the folk-pop duo The Story and later as a solo artist, the singer/songwriter has spent nearly two decades incorporating countless genres into her songs. Careful What You Wish For is her first studio album since 2004's Back in the Circus.
05/01/2007: Angelique Kidjo: Music of the World -- The title of Kidjo's latest album, Djin Djin, translates to "seize the day" — an appropriate directive from the West African singer, whose career spans 20 years. Kidjo fuses Afro-funk, salsa, reggae, gospel, jazz and more with American rock, pop and soul.
05/02/2007: The Broken West: Catchy Hooks, Sweet Harmonies -- Name changes can spell disaster for young bands, but The Broken West has only gained momentum since changing its name from The Brokedown. It helps that the group's infectious blend of indie-rock and power-pop remains largely unchanged.
05/03/2007: Serena Ryder: Celebrating Canada's Finest -- Ryder blends alternative rock and pop with folk and occasional jazz flourishes, bolstered by her three-octave vocal range. For If Your Memory Serves You Well, Ryder covers memorable Canadian-penned songs, while also throwing in a few new tracks of her own.
05/04/2007: Kaiser Chiefs: Memorable and Hook-Drenched -- Kaiser Chiefs' mixture of Britpop, new-wave, mod and punk music helped make its catchy songs ubiquitous in the U.K. Employment, released here in 2005, became a domestic sleeper hit on the strength of songs like "I Predict a Riot."
05/08/2007: Page France: Youthful Pop, Complete with Horns -- Page France began as a project for prolific songwriter Michael Nau, who's spent four years and five albums working with some of his favorite musician friends. For the new ...And the Family Telephone, Page France has finally jelled into a collaborative unit — a real band.
05/09/2007: The Frames: Seething Ballads and Upbeat Anthems -- Driven by singer Glen Hansard's charismatic persona, The Frames have become one of the best live bands working today. Blending atmospheric ballads with rousing rock songs, The Cost finds The Frames' legend continues to grow after more than 15 years in the business.
05/10/2007: Albert Hammond Jr.: From The Strokes to Solo -- As lead guitarist for the New York garage-rock band The Strokes, Hammond has tasted stardom. But after seven years in his band, Hammond just released a solo side project, and the result is an appealing rock disc that incorporates more of his own blues background.
05/11/2007: Jarvis Cocker: From Pulp to Just 'Jarvis' -- Since the breakup of his Brit-rock band Pulp, Cocker has collaborated with the likes of Nancy Sinatra and Marianne Faithfull, and even released an electronic side project called Relaxed Muscle. Still, it was only a matter of time before Cocker embarked on a solo career.
05/15/2007: Andrew Bird: Defying Categorization -- Throughout his decade-long career, the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has skillfully blended rock, folk, jazz and retro swing music. The new Armchair Apocrypha continues his trend toward a more crowd-pleasing sound.
05/16/2007: Antibalas: Political but Party-Friendly -- Modeled after classic Afrobeat bands like Fela Kuti's Africa 70, Brooklyn's Antibalas makes intensely rhythmic music that blends jazz, funk, dub and traditional West African drumming with political messages for an intense sound.
05/17/2007: Nicole Atkins: Melancholy, Reflective Country -- A singer-songwriter from New Jersey, Atkins grew up listening to old-school folk and country, which would later serve as the inspirational backbone for her own soulful crooning and introspective songwriting. Her songs are frequently compared to the work of Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline.
05/18/2007: Rufus Wainwright: Timeless but Modern -- The son of folk-singing parents Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, Wainwright has been writing and performing his own music throughout most of his life. His ambitious new disc is titled Release the Stars.
05/22/2007: Vusi Mahlasela: Freedom Songs -- The South African folk guitarist has been recording for 15 years, while serving as a prominent voice of the anti-apartheid movement. Mahlasela also writes poetry and music, mostly addressing topics of freedom, equality and protest of the apartheid government.
05/23/2007: Balkan Beat Box: An All-World Techno Explosion -- For Balkan Beat Box, accomplished underground musicians Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat assembled a diverse group to play intensely unpredictable, danceable music. Hear an interview, as well as a studio performance of songs from the new album.
05/24/2007: The Tragically Hip: Bare-Bones Rock 'n' Roll -- After nearly 25 years, the Canadian band continues to thrive, thanks in part to its live shows. Still, the group remains on the relative outskirts of the U.S. music scene, despite stardom at home. Hear an interview with The Tragically Hip, plus songs performed live in the studio.
05/25/2007: Peter Bjorn and John: 'Young Folks' Make Good -- The Swedish pop band's 2006 album Writer's Block earned rave reviews, landed on many year-end Top 10 lists and spawned a left-field pop hit in "Young Folks." Here, its members talk about their music and perform some of their recent material in the studio.
05/28/2007: Tim Finn: Timeless and Time-Tested -- Finn has been writing charming, piano-driven pop and rock music for nearly three decades, both as a solo act and as leader of the new-wave/art-rock band Split Enz. Hear an interview with the New Zealander, as well as in-studio performances of his new songs.
05/29/2007: Tim Finn: Timeless and Time-Tested -- Finn has been writing charming, piano-driven pop and rock music for nearly three decades, both as a solo act and as leader of the new-wave/art-rock band Split Enz. Hear an interview with the New Zealander, as well as in-studio performances of his new songs.
05/30/2007: Forro in the Dark: Beyond Tradition -- Forro in the Dark gets its name from a style of Brazilian dance music, but it doesn't conform to those limitations, instead drawing on influences from Enrique Iglesias to Beck. Hear an interview with the band, as well as a studio performance of its new songs.
05/31/2007: Fujiya and Miyagi: Electronica Goes Pop -- Fujiya & Miyagi isn't Japanese, nor is it a duo. A British trio named for a record player and a character in The Karate Kid, the group plays danceable electronica with a pop sensibility. In this segment, the group talks about its new material and performs live in the studio.
06/01/2007: Looking Back at Zevon's 'Dirty Life and Times' -- Nearly four years have passed since Warren Zevon's death, and lifelong friend (and ex-wife) Crystal Zevon celebrates his life in her new biography. Both Crystal and musician son Jordan Zevon appear in the studio to talk about Warren Zevon's legacy.
06/05/2007: The Clientele: Sweetly Psychedelic -- Led by Alasdair MacLain's breathy vocals and smart lyrics, the London band The Clientele mixes psychedelic melodies and driving guitars into appealing indie-pop — a blend that's caught on quickly with American listeners. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the band.
06/06/2007: The Rosebuds: Energy Meets Melody -- Alternating between carefree indie-rock and melancholy synth-pop, the North Carolina husband-and-wife duo The Rosebuds writes some of the year's catchiest hooks and sing-along choruses. Hear an interview with the band, as well as an in-studio performance.
06/07/2007: Pacha Massive: Latin Music Gets Big -- A Bronx-based duo, Pacha Massive blends the rhythms of bemebe, reggae, palo and meringue. The resulting mixture straddles the lines separating Latin music, drum-and-bass, dancehall and trip-hop. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
06/08/2007: Dave Wakeling: Ska and The English Beat -- One of the most important ska bands of all time, The English Beat helped revive the genre in the early '80s. Influenced by pop, punk and reggae, the group tackled political themes on its classic albums. Hear an interview and in-studio performance with singer Dave Wakeling.
06/12/2007: Paula Cole: On the Rise Again -- The '90s saw Cole rise from a supporting player on a Peter Gabriel tour to a pop sensation. But after an eight-year recording hiatus, she finds herself on the rise again, thanks to a new album (Courage) and tour. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
06/13/2007: Sloan: Power-Pop Gets Accessible and Ambitious -- Blending Beatles-style pop with hooky guitar-rock and a great ear for melody, the Nova Scotia band Sloan has spent 15 years at or near the forefront of an ongoing power-pop revival. The recent Never Hear the End of It represents a major leap forward for the group.
06/14/2007: Greyboy Allstars: Invigorated and Invigorating -- Freely blending funk, jazz and boogaloo, San Diego's Greyboy Allstars specialize in danceable, groove-oriented acid jazz. On the group's first album in nearly a decade (and in this interview and in-studio performance), it sounds fresh and energized.
06/15/2007: Wilco: Uncompromising and Iconic -- Throughout its history, Wilco has alternated between folk-tinged alt-country and experimental pop, surprising fans and critics with its sonic inventiveness. The group's new Sky Blue Sky showcases Jeff Tweedy's compositions with a newfound fire.
06/19/2007: Nick Lowe: Rogue, Misanthrope, Elder Statesman -- In a music career spanning more than 40 years, Lowe has profoundly affected the music industry as a singer, songwriter and producer. In recent years, he's established himself as a lovably acerbic pop legend.
06/20/2007: The National: Hauntingly Reflective -- The National's intricate wordplay, catchy choruses and elegant arrangements have earned the indie-rock band comparisons to groups both stately and unpredictable. The band combines countrified folk and traditional rock, with a doomstruck grace that gets under the skin.
06/21/2007: The Cat Empire: Australia's Wild-Eyed Sons -- Known for passionate live shows and a sound that fuses everything from ska to hip-hop, The Cat Empire has become one of the most popular bands in Australia, releasing best-selling albums and even touring the continent in support of James Brown in 2004.
06/22/2007: The Puppini Sisters: Current and Classic -- Bringing back the '40s in both looks and sound, the group performs classics from the first half of the 20th century, as well as interpretations of current songs. Hear the trio give an interview and in-studio performance.
06/26/2007: Keren Ann: Assured and Approachable -- With a sound that recalls classic pop songwriters like Francoise Hardy, chanteuse and multi-instrumentalist Keren Ann combines literate, worldly pop with delicate vocals and subtly catchy melodies. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
06/27/2007: Los Straitjackets: Rock Behind the Masks -- Los Straitjackets' new album marks a radical departure from the tight instrumental rock of its predecessors: On it, the band enlisted three vocalists to help perform classic rock 'n' roll songs in Spanish. Hear Los Straitjackets give an interview and in-studio performance.
06/28/2007: Robert Gomez: Ethereal Indie-Folk -- Gomez's sweetly layered, melodic songs draw together elements of folk and rock, grounded by a strong pop sensibility. An accomplished guitarist, Gomez got his start in instrumental jazz before shifting gears. Hear Gomez give an interview and in-studio performance.
06/29/2007: Chick Corea & Bela Fleck: Jazz Fusion -- Two of the most renowned and prolific players in jazz, banjo great Bela Fleck and fusion pianist Chick Corea combine their talents on a new disc called The Enchantment. The two musicians recently sat down for an interview and in-studio performance.
07/03/2007: Amy LaVere: Luminous, Accessible Songcraft -- Amy LaVere's cathartic twang draws from influences as varied as Billie Holliday, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton. Anchors & Anvils expands on the sounds and themes of her debut, while continuing to demonstrate her talent for luminous, accessible songcraft.
07/04/2007: Ryan Adams: The Confident Iconoclast -- Ryan Adams has been crafting heartfelt pop-rock songs with a country twang for nearly two decades. Easy Tiger mixes blistering rock 'n' roll with gentle folk ballads, demonstrating Adams' confidence and firm grasp on his iconoclastic identity. Adams gives an interview and in-studio performance.
07/05/2007: Flight of the Conchords: Hilariously Deadpan -- Billing itself as New Zealand's "fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo a cappella-rap-funk-comedy duo," Flight of the Conchords has already begun to take the U.S. by storm. The duo now has an HBO series by the same name. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
07/06/2007: Paul McCartney: An Icon Ages Gracefully -- It's hard to quantify Paul McCartney's impact on music history: The former Beatle has written some of pop music's most indelible songs, both alone and with John Lennon, and become a knighted icon. Hear an interview from WXPN.
07/10/2007: Bright Eyes: New Ideas from a 'New Dylan' -- As the primary musical vehicle for Omaha wunderkind Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes has experienced a meteoric rise in the past few years, as fans and critics have embraced the literate, emotional songs of a singer often tagged "The New Bob Dylan."
07/11/2007: Neko Case: Reinventing Herself Again -- The latest chapter in the singer's story is a solo album, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, which serves as one of those rare pleasurable paradoxes: offbeat but faithful to the classics, artsy but accessible, emotional while remaining intriguingly playful.
07/12/2007: Jarvis Cocker: From Pulp to Just 'Jarvis' -- Since the breakup of his Brit-rock band Pulp, Cocker has collaborated with the likes of Nancy Sinatra and Marianne Faithfull, and even released an electronic side project called Relaxed Muscle. Still, it was only a matter of time before Cocker embarked on a solo career.
07/13/2007: Wilco: Uncompromising and Iconic -- Throughout its history, Wilco has alternated between folk-tinged alt-country and experimental pop, surprising fans and critics with its sonic inventiveness. The group's new Sky Blue Sky showcases Jeff Tweedy's compositions with a newfound fire.
07/17/2007: Kim Richey: Sweetly Alluring, Folk-Friendly Country -- Richey has found more success as a songwriter than as a singer: She wrote huge country hits for Trisha Yearwood and Radney Foster, but her own output has made her more of a critics' darling than a star. Hear Richey give an interview and in-studio performance.
07/18/2007: The Ike Reilly Assassination: Rock Gets 'Staggering' -- The band's crowd-pleasing, politically charged new album, We Belong to the Staggering Evening, recalls '60s garage rock while infusing it with an appealing mixture of blues and R&B.
07/19/2007: Sinead O'Connor: Touching and Powerful -- One of the most controversial and acclaimed singers of the last 20 years, O'Connor continues to deny convention and expectations. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the fiercely uncompromising singer-songwriter.
07/20/2007: Ryan Adams: The Confident Iconoclast -- Ryan Adams has been crafting heartfelt pop-rock songs with a country twang for nearly two decades. Easy Tiger mixes blistering rock 'n' roll with gentle folk ballads, demonstrating Adams' confidence and firm grasp on his iconoclastic identity. Adams gives an interview and in-studio performance.
07/23/2007: Devon Sproule: Easygoing Folk and a Splash of Jazz -- At 25, singer-songwriter Devon Sproule has already released four albums, lived on a rural Virginia commune, toured with the Dave Matthews Band and drawn from musical influences as diverse as Frank Zappa and Bikini Kill. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
07/24/2007: Devon Sproule: Easygoing Folk and a Splash of Jazz -- At 25, singer-songwriter Devon Sproule has already released four albums, lived on a rural Virginia commune, toured with the Dave Matthews Band and drawn from musical influences as diverse as Frank Zappa and Bikini Kill. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
07/25/2007: Sonny Rollins: Elder Statesman of Jazz -- Ranking with John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins as one of the all-time great tenor sax players, jazz legend Sonny Rollins has been recording fiery, passionate and intelligent music for nearly 60 years. Hear Rollins give an interview and in-studio performance.
07/26/2007: Suzanne Vega: Folk for New York -- Vega's pop-music career spans more than two decades. Her first album in six years, Beauty & Crime, showcases an acoustic sound that's nicely matched to personal lyrics and stories about her native New York. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
07/27/2007: Suzanne Vega: Folk for New York -- Vega's pop-music career spans more than two decades. Her first album in six years, Beauty & Crime, showcases an acoustic sound that's nicely matched to personal lyrics and stories about her native New York. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
07/31/2007: Mark Olson: Songs of Upheaval -- After ending his decade-long run in the successful alt-country band The Jayhawks, Olson moved to the country with then-wife Victoria Williams. Following their divorce, he spent 2006 recording his first true solo album: The Salvation Blues.
08/01/2007: Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles: Country Rocks -- The buzz surrounding Borges' band was enough for the group to secure a national label deal, which resulted in the release of Diamonds in the Dark. The album features 12 diverse tracks, influenced by everything from Dolly Parton to '60s-style bubblegum pop.
08/02/2007: Arctic Monkeys: Resisting the Sophomore Slump -- When Arctic Monkeys' members were still in their teens, they were hailed as saviors of British rock before they'd released their first album. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the media sensation, which just released its second album.
08/03/2007: LCD Soundsystem: A Music Geek Makes Good -- With a sound that combines dance, electronic and punk music, New York-based DJ and multi-instrumentalist James Murphy (a.k.a. LCD Soundsystem) helped found the much-lauded DFA label and production team. Hear Murphy give an interview and in-studio performance.
08/07/2007: Great Lake Swimmers: Warmly Melancholic -- Armed with a deep catalog of sad, sweetly rustic folk-pop, the Ontario band Great Lake Swimmers has become something of a word-of-mouth sensation, as well as a frequent award-winner in Canada. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
08/08/2007: Jason Isbell: A Drive-By Trucker Goes Solo -- Recorded over a span of four years, Isbell's new solo debut (Sirens of the Ditch) showcases a power-pop disposition that generally favors pianos and pedal-steel over the buzzing, overdriven guitars of his previous band.
08/09/2007: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Gutsy Rock 'n' Roll -- Upon first listen, the swaggering rock of the band's new Baby 81 stands in stark contrast to the rootsy folk-rock of the record that preceded it. Still, closer examination reveals that the driving riffs often mask an acoustic core. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
08/10/2007: The Polyphonic Spree: Euphoric and Cathartic -- Few bands can rival The Polyphonic Spree's stage presence — not to mention its size: The group boasts a whopping two dozen members, who combine to make a sound that can be sprawling, inspiring and haunting, sometimes all at once.
08/13/2007: Ian Hunter: Ageless and Energized -- At 68, Hunter continues to create hard-driving, memorable music. But he remains most famous for his guitar heroics and vocals in the '70s glam favorite Mott the Hoople, which was instrumental in laying the foundation for punk and metal. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
08/14/2007: Augie March: Wry, Winsome Pop -- The Australian band has been widely praised for its distinctively smart lyrics, most recently on the new Moo, You Bloody Choir. Elegant and refined, the disc's subtly epic sound makes it a strong candidate for sleeper success. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
08/15/2007: Augie March: Wry, Winsome Pop -- The Australian band has been widely praised for its distinctively smart lyrics, most recently on the new Moo, You Bloody Choir. Elegant and refined, the disc's subtly epic sound makes it a strong candidate for sleeper success. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
08/16/2007: Dolores O'Riordan: After the Cranberries -- O'Riordan gained plenty of notoriety as lead singer of the '90s alt-pop sensation The Cranberries, but with the release of her first solo album, she's looking to establish herself as a solo artist. Hear an interview, as well as an in-studio performance of the singer's old and new songs.
08/17/2007: Tegan and Sara: Distinctive Punk-Folk -- Canadian twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin began performing together at an early age, moving from high-school punk bands to an eventual deal with Neil Young's record label. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the pair, which just released its fifth album, The Con.
08/21/2007: Fionn Regan: Soft Voice, Softer Sound -- Citing Bob Dylan and Neil Young as influences, the 26-year-old Irish singer is a master of simple folk songs that focus on his gentle voice and guitar. Regan was raised in a family of musicians, who instilled in him a love of early folk and blues that continues to pervade his music.
08/22/2007: Music from 'Once' and Minnie Driver: At the Movies -- Hear interviews and performances by an actress-turned-singer and two singers-turned-actors. Driver just released her second album of pop, soul and blues, while The Swell Season's Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova star in the indie film sensation Once.
08/23/2007: John Doe: The X Man Goes Back to Roots -- Ever since co-founding the L.A. punk band X 30 years ago, Doe has been considered one of the most influential figures in alternative rock. In X, he brought a country and blues sensibility to an otherwise abrasive scene, and he's continued in that vein as a solo artist.
08/24/2007: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals: Timelessly Modern -- With a soulful, bluesy voice that draws frequent comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, Grace Potter and her band The Nocturnals appear to be on the cusp of wider exposure. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the Vermont-based singer-songwriter.
08/28/2007: Devon Sproule: Easygoing Folk and a Splash of Jazz -- At 25, singer-songwriter Devon Sproule has already released four albums, lived on a rural Virginia commune, toured with the Dave Matthews Band and drawn from musical influences as diverse as Frank Zappa and Bikini Kill. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
08/29/2007: The Rosebuds: Energy Meets Melody -- Alternating between carefree indie-rock and melancholy synth-pop, the North Carolina husband-and-wife duo The Rosebuds writes some of the year's catchiest hooks and sing-along choruses. Hear an interview with the band, as well as an in-studio performance.
08/30/2007: The National: Hauntingly Reflective -- The National's intricate wordplay, catchy choruses and elegant arrangements have earned the indie-rock band comparisons to groups both stately and unpredictable. The band combines countrified folk and traditional rock, with a doomstruck grace that gets under the skin.
08/31/2007: Flight of the Conchords: Hilariously Deadpan -- Billing itself as New Zealand's "fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo a cappella-rap-funk-comedy duo," Flight of the Conchords has already begun to take the U.S. by storm. The duo now has an HBO series by the same name. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
09/04/2007: Joe Ely: A Honky-Tonk Legend Plays On -- After getting his start with The Flatlanders in 1972, the singer and guitarist has spent the years since carving out a large audience in a wide variety of projects. He's continued to churn out albums and build his reputation as a live act, touring with the likes of Bruce Springsteen.
09/05/2007: Josh Rouse: Songs for All Seasons -- Though Rouse's music has always been indebted to the classic singer-songwriter records of the '70s, it's evolved to reflect his ever-changing surroundings. His eight albums draw from classic pop, soul and even flamenco music; hear Rouse give an interview and in-studio performance.
09/06/2007: White Rabbits: 'Honky-Tonk Calypso' -- Earlier this year, the New York-based group released Fort Nightly, which expertly applies reggae and ska rhythms to a roots-rock template. In this segment, its members perform new songs and discuss what their early sound was like.
09/07/2007: Ben Harper: Transcending Genre -- Blending an array of musical styles as diverse as his influences, Harper combines acoustic folk, blues, funk, soul and rock. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by Harper, whose new album Lifeline showcases a loose, expressive style.
09/11/2007: Lori McKenna: An 'Unglamorous' Star Is Born -- A singer-songwriter from Massachusetts, McKenna spent the first decade of her career toiling on the roots-music circuit. In 2005, her career received a huge boost when Faith Hill recorded four of her songs for Fireflies. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
09/12/2007: Hoots and Hellmouth: 'New Music for Old Souls' -- Not quite folk or alt-country, but more than just a rock group, Philadelphia's Hoots and Hellmouth crafts fiery, cathartic roots-rock. Blending soul, folk, country, gospel and rock with the sounds of classic Americana, the band gives an interview and in-studio performance.
09/13/2007: Zap Mama: 'Adventures in Afropea' -- Blending African rhythms with a European pop sensibility, Zap Mama deftly mixes global genres without losing its flair for dance grooves. Hear an interview and live performance by the Belgian group, which draws on African pygmy music and much more.
09/14/2007: David Bromberg: A Master Instrumentalist Returns -- Having gained prominence as a session guitarist in the '60s for folk and country legends such as Bob Dylan, Bromberg embarked on a solo career with his 1971 self-titled debut.
09/18/2007: Jesca Hoop: Abstract and Compelling -- The L.A.-based singer-songwriter's music can seem at once rustic and cosmopolitan, as she draws on everything from chamber music to murder ballads to artists such as Bj�rk. Hear Hoop give an interview and in-studio performance.
09/19/2007: The Waterboys: From Punk to Folk -- The primary force behind the Celtic-tinged folk-rock band The Waterboys is singer-songwriter Mike Scott. As the band's sole permanent member, Scott has seen the band through 25 years and 30 different members. Hear an interview and in-studio performance from WXPN.
09/20/2007: Eldar: Complex Improvisation -- Born in the Soviet Union only 20 years ago, jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov has captivated audiences worldwide with his remarkable talent. Re-Imagination focuses on his compositions and musicianship while incorporating his re-interpretation of two jazz standards.
09/21/2007: Norah Jones: Sultry, Jazzy and Real -- Pianist and vocalist Norah Jones' latest album, Not Too Late, strips her music to the core. She forgoes jazz and pop standards for original compositions and a much subtler approach. Hear Jones give an interview and in-studio performance.
09/25/2007: Richard Thompson: Quintessential Cult Artist -- Known for both his guitar prowess and his exceptional songwriting, Thompson has long since earned a reputation as a skilled live performer, as well as a vital recording artist. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the man who helped define British folk music.
09/26/2007: Sea Wolf: Nostalgic, Yet Experimental -- Sea Wolf has a clear sense of nostalgia, at times recalling the likes of Mark Knopfler and Tom Petty. Still, the arrangements hint at a more experimental side, including cello and keyboard. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by Sea Wolf's Alex Brown Church.
09/27/2007: Luke Temple: Humble and Grounded Folk -- Singer-songwriter Luke Temple has drawn lofty comparisons during his career: Paul Simon, Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley have all functioned as reference points at some point or other. Hear an interview and in-studio performance with the songwriter.
09/28/2007: Feist: Torch Songs and Bulletproof Buzz -- Leslie Feist has long attracted serious buzz: For the last several years, she's appeared on the verge of jumping from underground success to mainstream stardom. In recent weeks, she's started to fulfill that promise. Hear an interview and in-studio performance with the rising star.
10/02/2007: Joe Henry: Restless and Adventurous -- An L.A.-based singer, songwriter and producer, Henry has changed his musical direction several times over the course of his versatile recording career. He's worked in a wide range of genres, including soul, jazz and funk. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
10/03/2007: Siouxsie Sioux: A Rock Icon Goes Solo -- Waiting 50 years to release a solo album makes a little bit more sense 30-plus years into a music career. Siouxsie Sioux, leader of the iconic post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, talks about her history, feminism and today's female musicians.
10/04/2007: Mocean Worker: Quintessential Feel-Good Songs -- Philadelphia native Adam Dorn, a.k.a. Mocean Worker, has assembled a collection of Manhattan's most revered underground soul, jazz and funk players to perform blissfully funky jazz rave-ups on his new album, Cinco de MoWo! Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
10/05/2007: Mark Knopfler: A Modest Guitar Hero -- With his graceful guitar playing, genial baritone and the ability to create distinct characters in his songs, Knopfler has been an iconic figure in popular music for more than three decades. Hear an interview and in-studio performance with the former Dire Straits guitarist.
10/09/2007: Rogue Wave: Sparkling Indie-Pop -- Founded in 2002 by leader Zach Rogue, the indie-rock band Rogue Wave started when the newly unemployed Rogue went to New York to put together material that would later become the group's debut. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
10/10/2007: Okkervil River: Devastating Wordplay -- With a sound that combines folk, indie-rock, pop and orchestral elements, Okkervil River crafts a groundbreaking and original sound, making the band a cultishly beloved up-and-comer. The songs on The Stage Names number among the group's finest work.
10/11/2007: Marc Cohn: Inspiration from an Arkansas Roadhouse -- Cohn's 1991 single "Walking in Memphis" made him an instant star: A sentimental Top 40 favorite and an enduring radio staple, the song was his ticket to Grammy-winning fame. Hear Cohn in an interview and in-studio performance from WXPN.
10/12/2007: Josh Ritter: Go-For-Broke Songwriting -- Already a superstar in Ireland, the folk-rock singer-songwriter and Idaho native is finally getting the recognition in America that he deserves. Hear Ritter play new songs while performing in-studio and giving an interview from WXPN.
10/16/2007: Nellie McKay: Sharp and Sardonic -- At 25, McKay has already carved out a name for herself as a musician, actress and comedian. Smart, quirky, unpredictable and highly original, her three albums have received positive reviews and attracted a cultish audience. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
10/17/2007: Bat for Lashes: Dreaming of Animal Kingdoms -- Bat for Lashes is the pseudonym of Natasha Khan, a 27-year-old British singer-songwriter. Her debut album, Fur and Gold, was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize for best British or Irish album of the last 12 months — an impressive honor for such a new artist.
10/18/2007: John Vanderslice: Love Songs and World Affairs -- An imaginative and prolific San Francisco singer-songwriter, Vanderslice named his new album Emerald City after the American enclave around Saddam Hussein's former palace. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the singer, songwriter and producer.
10/19/2007: Iron and Wine: Songs of Love and Death -- Iron and Wine's diverse, progressive new album (The Shepherd's Dog) has already earned strong sales and excellent reviews. In this performance and interview segment, singer Sam Beam plays songs and talks about the disc's status as a "headphone record."
10/22/2007: Tiny Masters of Today: Generational Warfare -- One of the youngest punk bands ever to find a wide audience, the Brooklyn-based duo Tiny Masters of Today consists of 13-year-old Ivan and 12-year-old sister Ada. The duo's short songs offer social commentaries on adult stupidity.
10/23/2007: Scott Matthews: Jeff Buckley Meets Nick Drake -- English singer-songwriter Scott Matthews crafts an endlessly listenable blend of folk, rock and blues. His U.K hit album Passing Stranger finally surfaced in the U.S. last month. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
10/24/2007: Bill Medley: 'Damn Near Righteous' -- In September, Medley released a solo album titled Damn Near Righteous — his first release since the death of Righteous Brothers partner Bobby Hatfield. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the soulful pop legend.
10/25/2007: Metric: The Political Gets Personal, and Vice Versa -- Hear the new-wave/indie-rock band Metric give an interview and perform its songs in the studio. Its members discuss their transition into a real live band, and they describe the challenge of matching their live sound to the computer-generated one.
10/26/2007: John Fogerty: Back with a 'Revival' -- Best known for his involvement with '60s roots-rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, 62-year-old John Fogerty has also developed a successful solo career in the past four decades. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the legendary guitarist and songwriter.
10/29/2007: Cass McCombs: Eccentric and Tender -- Cass McCombs is an ingenious and unorthodox singer/songwriter. His influences range from The Velvet Underground to Morrissey, and his style blends folk and art-pop. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the musician from WXPN.
10/30/2007: Jose Gonzalez: Acoustic Pop Gets Worldly -- With his tenderly plucked acoustic guitar and thoughtful lyrics, 29-year-old Jose Gonzalez is a rising star. He's attracted a worldwide audience to match his heritage: Born in Sweden to Argentine parents, Gonzalez is on his way to U.S. stardom. Hear an interview and performance.
10/31/2007: Devendra Banhart: Rolling 'Down Thunder Canyon' -- Banhart constantly adds new instruments and nuances to his songs, playing with their sound and texture. Yet if anything has remained unchanged, it's Banhart's distinct style and his unique voice. Hear an interview and performance.
11/01/2007: Orba Squara: Diving into Emotion -- Orba Squara burst onto the national music scene when its song "Perfect Timing" was featured in an iPhone TV commercial. Thrown into a whirlpool of popularity, the band has quickly leaped from anonymity to instant fame. Hear an interview and performance.
11/02/2007: Stanley Clarke: A Lyrical Bass Player -- When he was only 25, the word "legend" was already being used to describe Stanley Clarke. Now, he's a king of the acoustic and electric jazz worlds, having won every major award available to a bass player. Hear an interview with the jazz/fusion innovator.
11/06/2007: Steve Earle: Serenading Politics and Optimism -- Hear Earle, one of the most outspoken and compelling figures in contemporary music, perform in the studio from WXPN. His new album draws on themes of war, pollution and immigration, while maintaining a sense of optimism.
11/07/2007: Sara Bareilles: Finding Songs in Heartbreak -- Hear the Session Singer, songwriter and pianist Sara Bareilles had a modest childhood growing up a small California town. Self-taught, she soon found herself on a major label with a debut album that's won comparisons to Fiona Apple. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.
11/08/2007: Minus the Bear: Intricate but Emotional -- Hear the Session Minus the Bear's brightly appealing indie-pop may be dispensed with remarkable technical prowess, but it also benefits from the band's sweetly personal lyrics and flair for writing pop hooks. Hear an interview and in-studio performance from WXPN.
11/09/2007: Interpol: A Sound to 'Admire' -- Hear the Session For its new album Our Love to Admire, the New York post-punk group has modified its sound, adding keyboards for texture. Member Daniel Kessler calls it the fifth member of the band. Hear an interview and in-studio performance from WXPN.
11/13/2007: Loudon Wainwright III: 'Strange Weirdo' -- Hear the Session Wainwright pours wry humor, angst and piercing insight into his lyrics, taking audiences on an emotional journey. A past Grammy nominee, he's recorded more than 20 albums and has frequently composed work for other artists. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.