Written from the road, the relentlessly busy Charley Crockett titled his 14th album $10 Cowboy after being called one by a heckler on the street. Crockett joins World Cafe to talk about making the album and how he went from busking on the street to becoming a rising star in the Americana world. It’s Charley Crockett on the next World Cafe.
Wayne On Main resumes at The Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro on May 29 at 6 p.m. Wayne On Main is an outdoor summer concert series that features live music from a variety of genres. These concerts take place just outside the Wayne Theatre on West Main Street in Waynesboro on the last Wednesday of each month, May through August, and feature local and regional artists like Jack and Davis Reid, Randy Black Trio, Valerie McQueen, and Sundried Opossum. You can learn more about the Wayne on Main outdoor concert series and other upcoming programs at the Wayne Theatre by visiting waynetheatre.org.
Dan Boeckner has been in a lot of different bands: Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs and Divine Fits, to name a few. But he had never released a solo album until now. On the next World Cafe, the Canadian musician joins us to talk about why now was the right time to release Boeckner!, what the DIY music scene was like in Vancouver during his early years, plus Dan Boeckner performs songs from his new album. Join us.
One of the premiere singer-songwriter festivals in the US happens along the Emerald Coast in Northwestern Florida. It’s called the 30A Songwriters Festival. Over the next few weeks, we’re taking you there as we broadcast the 30A Sessions, courtesy of our friends at WMOT. This week, Grace Potter performs a set of songs, including some from her latest album, Mother Road. Join us, on the next World Cafe.
Woody Woodworth of Woody Woodworth & The Piners visited WNRN’s studio to play a few tunes from his new album, Rebels & Dreamers. Plus, he invited us all to his upcoming show at Wes Freed Day at The Camel in Richmond on Saturday, April 27. You can find more information on the event at friendsofwesfreed.com.
Hear the full session, including his chat with Bob, Wednesday, April 24 at 9 a.m., and check back here for the full session and videos soon after it airs!
In 1989, Soul II Soul released Club Classics Volume One—an album that made an impact on BOTH sides of the Atlantic. World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the British collective brought Jamaican soundsystem culture to England and ended up with a hit in America on a new Culture Corner. Next time on the World Cafe.
Every Sunday from 7 – 11 a.m., Rusty handpicks four hours of bluegrass music for Bluegrass Sunday Morning.
Join Desiré and Amber every Sunday night from 8-10 p.m. as they share two hours of brand new tunes.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia uses the backgrounds of animal education ambassadors like Hudson, the Gyrfalcon—who are deemed non-releasable by veterinary staff—for educational programs at libraries, schools, festivals, and online communications.
They provide emergency veterinary and rehabilitative care for about 4,000 animals per year. During their 42 years of operation, they’ve cared for nearly 100,000 animals, connected with more than 1 million adults and children through educational programs, and trained countless professionals in veterinary medicine and rehabilitation for wildlife. Learn more at their website, https://wildlifecenter.org
Long time WNRN volunteer and music host, Steve Hamilton, presents two hours of Fresh Roots New Blues, Saturdays from 6 – 8 p.m.
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