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Last week we celebrated Arlo Guthrie’s birthday, this week it’s time to honor his legendary father Woody, who was born 107 years ago tomorrow. We also celebrate Roger McGuinn who turns 77 today!
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One of America’s most famous musical venues, The Grand Ole Opry has been the stage for so many of folk music’s greatest legends.

Our guest DJ this week will be Amy Fairchild, who is coming back home for a show at the Burren on Thursday, July 11th. She’ll stop by the studio to play some of her favorite music for us!

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-airing, we’re joined by popular young bluegrass artist Billy Strings. Whether he’s performing as a solo artist or with his band, the reaction to Billy tends to come in two varieties: “Who is this guy?” and “That kid can play!” Also with us is the progressive instrumental group, the Jon Stickley Trio.
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Holly features birthday celebrations for blues legends like Willie Dixon, Annie Raines, Champion Jack Dupree and much more!
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The Man in Black headlines Jon Gersh’s show this week, which also includes tributes to Ferlin Huskey, Johnny Paycheck, and some hillbillies you’ve never heard of!
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Can seniors age in place in a city where the next snowpocalypse is right around the corner, where public transit is sometimes unreliable, and where housing costs are on the rise? Host Anna Fisher-Pinkert talks with gerontology professor Jan Mutchler about our region's growing elderly population.
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Woody Guthrie’s birthday passes this week, so Rob will pay tribute to him as well as Linda Ronstadt and Steve Young. Hometown Heroes: Raleigh/Durham

We’ll begin in Mainland China, one of the most musically rich areas of the world!
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We spotlight NYC fiddler Brian Conway
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This month marks 20 years since Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks met. They share why starting a band together felt more intimidating than getting married or having kids, plus stories about the amazing bus driver who has driven them over 1.3 million miles. Derek also opens up about how losing his uncle and former Allman Brothers bandmate Butch Trucks informed Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new album Signs.
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This Day in Music History: Brendan celebrates birthdays for William Bell (1939) and Desmond Dekker (1941). Also on this day, in 1966 Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker came together for the first time to form their supergroup Cream.

Second Take: Two Versions of "Born Under a Bad Sign"
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Coffee Break: Take a midmorning break with Randi as she pauses to remember important figures in music history

Producer Spotlight: Mike Mogis

Woody Guthrie celebrates his birthday this week! He'll be our Artist of the Week, featuring tons of covers of his best songs. Also for Daily Dylan, Albert will feature Woody Guthrie as he explores the connection between Bob Dylan and one of his biggest heroes.
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Briston Maroney was still in high school when he passed the audition for American Idol (although he’s more Kurt Cobain than Carrie Underwood). Briston writes powerful rock songs with grit and heart. He’s called Nashville home - And yes, he’s got a story about seeing John Prine at the grocery store. Briston Maroney performs on the next World Cafe.
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This Day in Music History: Nicolette Larson (1952) and Phoebe Snow (1950) were both born on this day, and Brendan will pay special tribute in celebration of their birthdays! Also, in 1967 The Beatles released "All You Need Is Love" in the U.S.

Family Connection: The Secret Sisters
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Coffee Break: Take a midmorning break with Randi as she pauses to remember important figures in music history

Producer Spotlight: Mike Mogis

Woody Guthrie celebrates his birthday this week! He'll be our Artist of the Week, featuring tons of covers of his best songs. Also for Daily Dylan, Albert will feature Woody Guthrie as he explores the connection between Bob Dylan and one of his biggest heroes.
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Gloria Gaynor performs songs from her first ever gospel album, 2019’s Testimony. She also sings her classic hit “I Will Survive,” and shares the inspiring story behind that song which Gloria recorded while recovering from major surgery on her spine and struggling to stay afloat financially.
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This Day in Music History: We have three big birthdays to celebrate today: Screamin' Jay Hawkins, born 1929; Martha Reeves, born 1941; and Lonnie Mack, also born in 1941!

Live on WUMB: Jeffrey Foucault
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Coffee Break: Take a midmorning break with Randi as she pauses to remember important figures in music history

Producer Spotlight: Mike Mogis

Woody Guthrie celebrates his birthday this week! He'll be our Artist of the Week, featuring tons of covers of his best songs. Also for Daily Dylan, Albert will feature Woody Guthrie as he explores the connection between Bob Dylan and one of his biggest heroes.
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During Guns N’ Roses’ 2015 tour, bassist Duff McKagan recognized he was headed down a rabbit hole of cable news, so he turned off the television and went out to meet people. Those conversations led to his new solo record, Tenderness. He’ll talk about what he learned and perform songs from the album with friend and producer, Shooter Jennings.
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New Music: Brendan and Jay play two new tracks

This Day in Music History: Bernie Leadon was born in 1947; Elvis released his debut single "That's All Right" in 1954; and Bob Marly & The Wailers performed "No Woman, No Cry" live in London in 1975.

Local Spotlight: Tim Gearan
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Coffee Break: Take a midmorning break with Randi as she pauses to remember important figures in music history

Producer Spotlight: Mike Mogis

Woody Guthrie celebrates his birthday this week! He'll be our Artist of the Week, featuring tons of covers of his best songs. Also for Daily Dylan, Albert will feature Woody Guthrie as he explores the connection between Bob Dylan and one of his biggest heroes.
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The Black Keys went on hiatus after their 2015 tour but recently returned with a new album called Let’s Rock. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney share how they knew when it was time to get back together and why the new record features an electric chair on the cover. Plus, they play live, on the next World Cafe.
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