Not from Concentrate

Serge Gainsbourg

When I was a kid, growing up in the bosom of the San Fernando Valley--a suburb in the Los Angeles basin, I was surrounded by about 13 orange trees. Yet, when my Mother would tell me to go pick some oranges, so she could squeeze some fresh orange juice for us, I would complain.

Blues Lovers... Sample This!

Alligator Records Presents Blues & Roots

Time for the Blues fans--how about some free blues? Yes--I said FREE! Our friends at Alligator Records are offering a 17 song sampler for Public Radio Music Month that’s free to download! Read on for the links and comment back to us your favorite tracks and we’ll feature them on future shows and give you credit! See what nice guys we are?

Commentator Says "Honky-Tonk Angels" a Good Time

Country music is the backdrop for John Porter's review.

"Julius Caesar" a "Definite Must-See," Says Reviewer

Henley Street Theatre takes a new look at a Shakespearean classic.  John Porter has a review.

Musical Distractions

Cafe Tacuba

Some times we all need a little distraction. It's a good idea to once in awhile take a break from whatever is bogging you down or clouding your mind and listen to some music. What a great escape music can be, don't you think? So, on this week's World Music Show (4/6), they'll be two hours of some fun and distracting music.

Hendrix's Angels and Albert King Remastered!

Albert King - Born Under a Bad Sign

Join us the week (4/7/13) as Time for the Blues features legendary guitarists--tracks from the new Jimi Hendrix release as well as a newly remastered version of Albert King's late 60's Stax classic "Born Under a Bad Sign" -- isn't that a cool cover? These tracks sound as fresh as if they were recorded yesterday! We'll also check out the new CD by Andy Poxon!

Jump for Joy!

XTC

Not sure why I just decided to quote the Teletubbies in the headline for this week's World Music Show (3/30). It could be because of the cover picture, which is the band XTC. They, like the Teletubbies, were also British, and from this picture it looks like they were having quite a bit of fun. However, this may lead you to ask, why is that band being featured on the World Music Show?

"And Then There Were None" a Delightful Time Capsule, Says Reviewer

Theater commentator John Porter opines on the latest stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic.

John and Henry Jump the Shark!

Fonz Jumps the Shark

As if you couldn't tell this was coming! Join us this week (3/31/13) as Time for the Blues does what it basically does EVERY week, stretch another silly premise (aka Jumping the Shark) but also playing really cool blues! We'll hear more Gary Clark Jr., new Lisa Cee and classic James Carr (from our Goldwax Story segments)!

"Busy World" Talky but Strong Entry, Reviewer Finds

Theater commentator John Porter looks at the Richmond Triangle Players production of "The Busy World Is Hushed."