Capital Radio 12-12: George & Xmas
Began with echoes of the 50th anniversary of Big Star’s “#1 Record,” that was the occasion of a star-studded tour that just played town. Continued with some George Jones and…
Capital Radio, 12-5: December Calling
Started with a bunch of songs from Christine McVie, who died last week at 79 -- from her work in Fleetwood Mac, solo, under her name Christine Perfect and singing…
Capital Radio, 11-28: Good Night, Irene
We recall the music of Irene Cara, Louise Tobin and Wilko Johnson after reports of their deaths last week. But we also celebrate the birthdays of Bruce Channel (82), Berry…
Capital Radio, 11-21: New Orleans & Thanks
After a birthday salute to Bjork (57!), Capital Radio had a quick overview of some of the sounds of New Orleans from a trip taken there last week from which…
Capital Radio, 11-14: Riding the Railroad
Began with some tracks from a double bill that’s touring the East Coast, Alvvays and Slow Pulp. Continued with a remembrance of those who’ve died recently — Tropicalia queen Gal…
Capital Radio, 11-7-22: Fall Back, Go Vote
A salute to Daylight Savings Time end means falling back to a lot of the tunes I played when we moved the clock up an hour in March, it turns…
Capital Radio, Halloween 2022 Edition
Had to start with a salute to The Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis, who died Friday (and who, I'm proud to say, we played a handful of songs from last week,…
Capital Radio,10-24: Vampires, Rockabilly
Paid tribute to the rockabilly ace Robert Gordon, who died last week at 75, and who I saw perform in late 2019. Then took note of Jerry Lee Lewis finally…
Capital Radio, 10-17: Dylan’s Playlist
Started with a second Springsteen cover song in as many weeks, a sleek soul hit that references Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson. Went on to salute bassist supreme Pino Palladino,…
Capital Radio 10-10: Indigenous Peoples
I didn't find out until after I taped this week's program that Loretta Lynn, who died last week, also claimed part Cherokee heritage. But it all fit in on a…