This show, broadcast Thursday mornings from 9 to 11 Pacific on KOWS 92.5 FM, features two hours of the newest Americana music out there and it’s also where you can relive some of the classics, and hear from some of our local Americana artists. We are broadcasting live from the KOWS studios in the Cherry Street Historic District of Santa Rosa, California, in the heart of Sonoma County. Stream us live Thursday mornings or download the KOWS mobile app at kowsfm.com/listen.
Coming up on Episode 493, Thursday, January 23, 2024
Not sure what there is to celebrate this week. The long hard work of recovery is underway in Southern California and the long hard work at building a wall around Washington DC to protect our democracy begins. This week on Blue Moon we’ll share a fresh new batch of 2025 hope with new music from Ringo Starr, Lindi Ortega, Luke Winslow-King and The Lumineers…and that’s just a taste of what new tracks we have in store. We’ll also celebrate some anniversaries and birthdays, including a nod to the music of the great Blind Willie Johnson who was born 128 years ago this coming Saturday. We’ve also got some Little Feat, Merle Haggard, Buddy Holly, and Bruce Springsteen in this morning show. Americana is a big tent and celebrates the many different cultures who’ve contributed to this great melting pot. Tune in on Thursday morning at 9 or Saturday morning in the wee hours for Blue Moon Americana.
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Here on the Best Coast we are digging deep for words that will express our sadness for our neighbors in the Southland who have lost so much. Los Angeles County and the many cities and towns in the area have experienced something beyond the pale and we’re thinking of them and hoping that a donation or other support (see and scan the QR Code below) can bring at least something to help.
Blue Moon Americana will be back in the saddle this coming Thursday as we also pay tribute to a local legend who we lost this past week: Austin De Lone. Tune in for throwback sounds from Bill Kirchen, Nick Lowe, Linda Ronstadt, Ronnie Milsap and a few others as we mine rock’s past and deliver some of the new and best from under that Americana tent. That would include Paul Thorn, Nefesh Mountain, Michael Kiwanuka and Julien Baker for starts. Join us for two hours of the very best.
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| 2 | 00:00 | Austin de Lone | Let's Rock |  |
| 3 | 08:11 | Lindi Ortega | The Spiritual Advisor | |
| 4 | 10:49 | Nick Lowe | What's Shakin' on the Hill | |
| 5 | 14:45 | Bill Kirchen | Man in the Bottom of the Well | |
| 6 | 18:23 | Jeffrey Foucault | Solo Modelo | |
| 7 | 28:55 | Little Richard | Keep a Knockin' | |
| 8 | 31:08 | Elvis Presley | Dixieland Rock | |
| 9 | 32:54 | Emmylou Harris | Tennessee Rose | |
| 10 | 37:45 | Nefesh Mountain | World On A String | |
| 11 | 41:36 | Bill Kirchen | Little Bitty Record | |
| 12 | 52:05 | Loudon Wainwright III | Whatever Happened To Us [Album Version] | |
| 13 | 54:28 | Bob Sumner | Didn't We Dream | |
| 14 | 58:01 | Ella Langley | weren't for the wind | |
| 15 | 1:01:30 | NRBQ | Waitin' On My Sweetie Pie | |
| 16 | 1:10:01 | Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite | When I Go | |
| 17 | 1:13:34 | Michael Kiwanuka | The Rest Of Me | |
| 18 | 1:17:19 | Sam Lynch | Hurt | |
| 19 | 1:21:27 | Ronnie Milsap | Any Day Now | |
| 20 | 1:27:59 | Linda Ronstadt | Desperado | |
| 21 | 1:31:29 | Bill Kirchen & Austin de Lone | Think It Over | |
| 22 | 1:35:46 | Sam Moore Feat. Bekka Bramlett | Don't Play That Song (You Lied) | |
| 23 | 1:38:59 | Sam & Dave | Soul Man | |
| 24 | 1:41:33 | Boz Scaggs | Fly Like A Bird | |
| 25 | 1:45:03 | Nick Lowe | Half a Boy and Half a Man | |
| 26 | 1:47:53 | Freddy Fender | You'll Lose A Good Thing | |
| 27 | 1:53:48 | Charlie Musselwhite | Christo Redemptor | |
| 28 | 1:57:04 | Martha Spencer | La La Land | |