New on mvyradio: Tweedy

Well, we haven't seen a video as weird or as entertaining as this in a while . . . hats off to the Tweedy boys for this one.  And "Low Key" is a great sketch of a guy who's a bit emotionally reserved.

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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mvyradio: Laurel's decision; Jess on mornings

Laurel Redington is recovering from her car accident.  On Tuesday, she came on the air to talk about her future at mvyradio.

After 8 years, Laurel has officially decided to leave the morning slot.  She'll still work for MVY and will be producing many Community Related features.  She'll continue to do her Morning Toast.  And she'll be the "Station Voice," do the work of all our recorded underwriting.

Jess Phaneuf, who's been filling in on mornings, will move there permanently.

Congratulations to both of them, for all their good work.


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mvy Live: Iris Dement

Iris Dement and her unmistakable voice came to Newport Folk 2013, and we're playing the set on the air for mvy Live!  Thursday at 9pm ET.


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New on mvyradio: Jackson Browne Tribute

The new Jackson Browne Tribute is our Album Of The Week.  We're already playing tracks from Lyle Lovett, Ben Harper, Keb Mo and Bonnie Raitt & David Lindley (see some video below).  On Wednesday night, you'll get to hear more, including tracks from Karla Bonoff, Marc Cohn, Lucinda Williams and Don Henley, among others.

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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Hear Don Henley on Youtube.

Monday Free CD: Hard Working Americans

Hard Working Americans have a pretty interesting pedigree (see previous post).

We're giving away their debut album as the Monday Free CD on 4/7.  And you can get your self in the running to win, without having to call in, by checking out the mvyradio App for Smartphones and Tablets.  Read the crawl, and follow the directions.


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New on mvyradio: Suzanne Vega

Kudos to Suzanne Vega, for never being restrained by the "singer-songwriter/folkie" label, and for always being open to different sonic styles.  "I Never Wear White" rocks in a way that folks who haven't followed Vega, would never guess she could.

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: Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst returns with a great sounding track, under his solo moniker.  We're looking forward to seeing him (backed by Dawes) at Newport Folk this summer.

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: Jake Bugg

It's a rare day when an MVY artist also appears on American Idol.  But it happened Thursday night, when Jake Bugg performed "Me And You."

But no worries, you don't have to watch Idol to hear this one.  It's now in regular rotation on the station.

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: Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird is between albums, but he did want to issue the EP, with mostly instrumentals, and this one great sounding vocal track called "Pulaski At Night"

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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AOW: Jack Johnson

Here's a little bit about the making of our Album Of The Week.


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New on mvyradio: The Lone Bellow

They're one of the biggest "new" bands of the year, and a strong contender in the Top 25 of 2013.  Here's their third single "Green Eyes And A Heart Of Gold."

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: Valerie June

Sounding wholly different than the first single, "Workin' Woman Blues" from Valerie June doesn't sound like anything else on mvyradio . . .

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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New on mvyradio: Nicki Bluhm And The Gramblers

We got a big kick out of Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers during their main stage appearance at Newport Folk 2013.  And "Little Too Late" is a deceptively groovy track that we're enjoying quite a bit here at MVY.

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 Civil Wars

With no hint of reunion on the horizon, we continue to pour over The Civil Wars album for answers as to why the band split.  "Dust To Dust" is the latest.

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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New on mvyradio: Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt is out doing her promised East Coast tour, behind the album "Slipstream." 

We say "promised" because he mentioned in last winter in her interview with Barbara Dacey.

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: Jim James

Complete this sentence:

"Jim James is cradling this golden bear because . . ."

Well, maybe listening to the performance will help.  Hear Jim James in concert from Newport Folk 2013, Thursday night at 9pm ET.

And hear this 2010 Newport Folk performance here.


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New on mvyradio: Jack Johnson

Do the good vibes ever stop with Jack Johnson?  With the song "Radiate" let's consider that answer to be "No."

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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New on mvyradio: Garland Jeffreys

After an ebb in recording through the 90s and 2000s, Garland Jeffreys returned in 2011 with a strong record.  He continues to be on a roll with this year's "Truth Serum," featuring the song "Any Rain."

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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New on mvyradio: Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson's latest collection is a duets record with all female counterparts, called "To All The Girls I've Loved Before."  Venerable contemporary Mavis Staples joins him for the first single, "Grandma's Hands."

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: Billy Bragg

In "Handyman's Blues" Billy Bragg speaks on behalf of those who wish they could fix a screen door . . .

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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