Friday, Sept 11 @9am on KOWS
Stories and Stretchers
Everybody loves a good story…and this week on Deeper Roots we’ll be spinning a few of them. Tall tales, fables, murder ballads, historical yarns, talking blues and outright stretchers are all part of the American musical tradition, and we’ll be digging into that tradition this Friday morning. Our stories come mostly from the years between 1925 and 1960, when an old tale might travel from a front porch to a 78, from a newspaper headline to a country ballad, or get passed from singer to singer until fact and folklore became pretty hard to separate. We’ll hear tales of outlaws and drifters, sinners and saints, disasters and deeds of questionable truth from the likes of Mississippi John Hurt, Woody Guthrie, the Golden Gate Quartet, Tex Ritter, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins and more. There’ll even be a few whoppers along the way. So pull up a chair and lend us your ears. Deeper Roots has a story to tell this Friday, September 11th, at 9 AM Pacific on KOWS 92.5 FM, streaming to planet Earth at kowsfm.com.
Saturday, Sept 12 @3am on KOWS
Blue Moon Americana 577
Blue Moon Americana consistently brings you fresh releases, deep cuts, and the classic nuggets that shaped American roots music. It’s not just about musical discovery—it’s about settling into the songs that enrich our daily lives. This week’s lineup features new music from Orville Peck, The Womack Sisters, GA-20, and Dallas Burrow. We’ll also reach back into the archives for a folk classic from The Long Road to Freedom, some mellow JJ Cale, poignant reflections from Greg Brown, and early-era Steve Earle. As the dog days of summer set in and fire season takes hold across the West, keep a vigilant watch and bring your own bottle…oh yeah, and drop in Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM Pacific (replaying Saturday at 3:00 AM) on KOWS.
Saturday, Sept 12 @9am on KOWS
Country Hotshots
This morning on Deeper Roots, we’re tipping our hats to some of the finest country artists of the 20th century with a journey far beyond the familiar hits. From the outlaw spirit of Waylon Jennings and the wit of Roger Miller to the Bakersfield fire of Dwight Yoakam, the timeless charm of Little Jimmy Dickens, and many more, we’ll dig into the deep tracks, hidden gems, and overlooked performances that helped define country music’s rich legacy. If you enjoy discovering songs that deserve another listen—or hearing legendary artists from a fresh perspective—this is a show you won’t want to miss. Join us Friday morning at 9:00 AM on KOWS Community Radio for two hours of classic country, unexpected favorites, and the stories behind the music. Come along as we celebrate the deeper roots of country music, one great song at a time.
Thursday, Sept 17 @Midnite on KOWS
American Banned Stand
We take you back to a show first broadcast in November, 2024, where we assert that the past century’s puritanical interlopers, better known as the ‘thought police’, have had their way with music. And we’re not talking about just the lyrics (which will no doubt be the source of most of the songs in the show today)…whether that be the sound of the saxophone or Link Wray’s sinister fuzz and feedback…telling us how to think or suggesting that your children would be swayed to the dark side due a mention of Susie getting home past curfew. It’s an age old problem. It’s really stinkin’ thinkin’ if you’d have asked Frank Zappa. And someone did and summarized his opinions thusly: “Bad facts make bad law, and people who write bad laws are, in my opinion, more dangerous than songwriters who celebrate their sexuality.” All the songs this week suffered from some form of censorship, whether corporate or governmental. And we’re going to play them…damned be the fools.
Thursday, Sept 17 @9am on KOWS
Saturday, Sept 19 @3am on KOWS
Blue Moon Americana Episode 578
Fresh as that sorely needed September afternoon breeze, Blue Moon Americana is wafting across the airwaves with sounds you didn’t even know you needed. And they’re arriving just in time to lighten the load as you head toward your weekend—whether it’s a soirée around the barbecue, a trip to the park or beach, or just a little puttering around the house. This week we’re filling the glass with some choice country sounds from Jamey Johnson, James Talley and George Jones; pouring in a sweet collection of new tracks from Billy Strings, Jake Bugg and Anna Graves; and reaching back for some blues and rock from Jimmy Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and The Doobie Brothers. It’s vintage, it’s brand new, and there’s plenty in between. So settle in and enjoy the cold brew. We’ll be serving it up the way we do each and every Thursday morning on Blue Moon Americana.