New on mvyradio: Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cash (with her collaborator/producer/guitarist/husband) never fail to make records of incredible depth, taste and beauty.  Emotionally resonate and impeccably executed, we're just thankful we live in a world where we can play records like this.

It's our Album Of The Week on Wednesday 2/5.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

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News: Pete Seeger passes

There isn't an artist that we play on MVY that isn't directly or indirectly influenced by the late Pete Seeger.  He will be missed.  And he will live on in nearly every song we play.

We had the good fortune to cross paths with the Folk Icon a number of times.

Find audio from Newport Folk 2009 with sets from Saturday and Sunday and from Merlefest 2006 when he performed in a Woody Guthrie Tribute with Slaid Cleaves, Jimmy LaFave, Eliza Gilkyson, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Gillian Welch and others.

And find photos in our archives here.

New on mvyradio: Tedeschi Trucks Band

It was the #1 album of 2013 on mvyradio, so of course we'll play more!  Including the new single "Do I Look Worried."

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


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New on mvyradio: Big Head Todd & The Monsters

Big Head Todd edges the band toward the more bluesy end of their spectrum on the new track "Josephina" one of the strong new songs we've found at the start of 2014.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


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New on mvyradio: Neko Case

With the critical and commercial success of Neko Case's 2013 record (she made the MVY Top 25, among many other lists), it's no surprise that we've picked up a 3rd single from the record, "City Swans," to keep the magic going in 2014.

Her album is the next Monday Free CD. 

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

mvy Live: Cold Specks

Cold Specks gave a mesmerizing solo performance at Newport Folk 2013, and we're bringing it to the airwaves Thursday at 9pm ET.  Recorded by NPR Music.


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AOW: Lucy Wainwright Roche

Making a record in 8 days is "not for the faint of heart," says Lucy Wainwright Roche.  Despite the speed with which she recorded, the record isn't rushed, only un-labored.

Hear Lucy talk about the making of the record below, and listen to the Album Of The Week.


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Monday Free CD: Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers

Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers have literally been driving around the country making music.  "Van Sessions" like the video below have over 2 million views!  The debut record is winning folks over, and we're giving it away as our Monday Free CD this week.


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New on mvyradio: Toad The Wet Sprocket

They've been largely inactive since the late 90s, so what a pleasant surprise to get a full, new Toad The Wet Sprocket album, including the track "The Moment."

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


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New on mvyradio: U2

They won a Golden Globe for this song from the new "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" film.  Listen for "Ordinary Love" now, and keep your eyes open for a full U2 album later in 2014.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


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mvy Live: Jason Isbell

More from Newport Folk 2013 on Thursday at 9pm ET, as we bring you Jason Isbell.  Check out this fan footage of Isbell doing the Stones song "Can't You Hear Me Knocking."


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New on mvyradio: Robert Ellis

Despite drawing comparisons to many of the famous songwriters of his native Texas and to the classic sound that came out of Bakersfield, Robert Ellis' main reference point for his new record is the classic songwriting and storytelling of Paul Simon.  Keep and ear out for "Only Lies"

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.

Hear the song on Youtube.

Monday Free CD: Willie Nelson

On our Monday Free CD "To All The Girls," Willie Nelson sings with a bevy of fabulous duet partners, including Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Mavis Staples, Norah Jones, Loretta Lynn, Rosanne Cash and others.

But for our money, THIS is the best Willie Nelson duet ever, and Willie's not actually in it!


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Just Four Guys: Famous Phils

For this Sunday's Replay of "Just Four Guys," host Ray Whitaker brings you Famous Phils, with special attention to the recently departed Phil Everly.  Hear it at 6pm Sunday, or in the archives.

The Beatles were influenced early-on by the Everlys, as evidenced by this George-led cut from their BBC sessions.


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New on mvyradio: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

It should have been one of our favorite albums of 2013 . . . but we'll just bump it to the top of the 2014 list.

Sharon Jones' "Give The People What They Want" was delayed while Jones was treated for, and recovering from cancer.  With a clean bill of health, the record is out this month.

Look her in the eyes in the video below.  You know that nothing is going to stop this incredible force of a singer!

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


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New on mvyradio: The Parkington Sisters

It's exciting to watch local acts break out, and 2014 should be a great year for Wellfleet's Parkington Sisters.  They've got a new album due out this year.  But preceding that is the "Inside My Head" EP, that we're already spinning, with anticipation of what's to come.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


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mvy Live: Blake Mills

Blake Mills was an early member of the band that became Dawes.  And since both artists were on the bill for Newport 2013, it only made sense that they play together.

Thursday at 9pm on mvy Live, we'll bring you Blake Mills set, backed throughout by Dawes.


See a song from the set on Youtube.

mvy News: Laurel Makes A Change

Laurel Redington is making a change to her on-air schedule.  She tells us why:

As any parent knows, time never goes faster than through your kids! We have so little time with them before they “fly the nest” and are off on their own adventure! I don’t want to miss a thing and as the mother of a high school freshman girl, the early morning hours spent getting ready for school and talking about this and that at night before bed is extremely important to us both! We all have choices and the ones we make create our lives and whether we enjoy the journey or miss the entire thing and these are moments I don’t want to lose! That is why starting Monday morning, January 6th, 2014, you will hear the friendly voice of, a hilarious and wonderful friend, Megan Ward between 5:30am-8am. I will remain on the air between 8-11am. I am excited about the new chapter all of us here at mvyradio will be opening in 2014! Remember we will be back on the FM band at 88.7 come springtime!

New on mvyradio: Tom Odell

Tom Odell had a breakthough 2013 in the UK, and is making waves here in the station with his new track "Hold Me."

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.