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 489, Thursday, December 26 2024
It’s that time of year. It’s the final episode of 2024 and that’s where we get to sum up the very best of Americana released in the past twelve months. Not to say that it’s limited to a simple list two hours’ in length, but we’ll be sharing what we believe to be the very best of music, songwriting and storytelling from a lineup of artists who deserve the recognition. There will be controversy as there always is and we’ve jettisoned the ‘ordering’ top to bottom as it is such a subjective way to treat a collection of music that deserves equal recognition. Yes, you can bet Dave will mention his favorites…but that’s personal preference and, frankly, he’ll be the first to tell you that all of them are his favorites. We know that because, well, they’re on the list. Tune in Thursday mornings at 9 Pacific here on KOWS Community Radio.
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Last week’s (Episode 488) show and playlist:
Let’s hope you’ve all got your jollies on and Christmas break allows for a deep breath before we no doubt return to the long trek back to the Dark Ages in the coming months. This is our last regular episode of 2024 since next week we’ll be looking back at the very best we’ve shared with you this past year. We’ll do that with a little Christmas music, some John Hiatt, Bobby Darin and Bonnie Raitt as we excavate the classics from years past and take a dip in the pool of the new: Nefesh Mountain, Amy Helm, Drew & Ellie Holcomb, and more from the new Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms release. There will be a little celebration of anniversaries and such and some Electric Dirt from the great Levon Helm to brighten our December morning. Hope you can drop in.
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| 2 | 00:00 | Carl Perkins | Blue Suede Shoes |  |
| 3 | 07:11 | Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers | Never Be You | |
| 4 | 10:59 | Jeffrey Foucault | Solo Modelo | |
| 5 | 14:50 | Paul Thorn | Tough Times Don't Last | |
| 6 | 18:14 | Levon Helm | Move Along Train | |
| 7 | 27:58 | Drew & Ellie Holcomb | Memory Bank | |
| 8 | 31:32 | Warren Haynes | Real Real Love | |
| 9 | 35:18 | NRBQ | A Christmas Wish | |
| 10 | 38:02 | The Mavericks | One More Christmas | |
| 11 | 48:20 | Bobby Darin | Mack The Knife | |
| 12 | 51:23 | Bonnie Raitt | Lover's Will [Radio Edit Version] | |
| 13 | 54:56 | Chuck Prophet | It's a Good Day to Be Alive | |
| 14 | 57:56 | Bob Sumner | Motel Room | |
| 15 | 1:06:22 | Amy Helm | Money On 7 (Radio Edit) | |
| 16 | 1:09:36 | Michael Kiwanuka | Floating Parade | |
| 17 | 1:13:16 | Nefesh Mountain | World On A String | |
| 18 | 1:17:06 | Soccer Mommy | Lost | |
| 19 | 1:26:19 | Chuck Prophet | Red Sky Night (feat. Qiensave) | |
| 20 | 1:30:01 | Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms | Shame, Shame, Shame | |
| 21 | 1:33:05 | Dwight Yoakam | I Don't Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom) (Feat. Post Malone) | |
| 22 | 1:38:39 | Lilli Lewis | Holiday Song | |
| 23 | 1:42:16 | Tami Neilson | Pretty Paper | |
| 24 | 1:44:54 | Phil Ochs | There But For Fortune | |
| 25 | 1:50:57 | Bob Dylan | Precious Angel | |