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(Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Have you seen the documentary? It’s some amazing footage of the Harlem Cultural Festival, which took place during that same incredible summer as Woodstock, the “other” festival up the road a ways. This one was almost lost to history, but it’s now been restored and released, and the soundtrack is as hot as you’d expect: Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, B.B. King, Mahalia Jackson & Mavis Staples… Check it out!

He calls London home, and from an early age became enamored with that classic R&B sound of the ‘60’s from the likes of The Impressions, Ray Charles, Junior Wells and Magic Sam. This new album is one that captures the essence of “Northern Soul” – crisp beats, a catchy song, soulful delivery, a honking sax/horn solo and authentic femme backing vocals.

Yea he’s a Nashville singer-songwriter, but picture more of an indie-pop/rock John Lennon-meets-Elliott Smith influence here, as his ANTI- record label suggests. In fact he even worked with Smith’s producer/collaborator Rob Schnapf on this, and used one of his guitars.

It’s been a while since this New Jersey bluegrass-inspired jamband as released an album! This is their first time to record down in New Orleans, and with famed musician Anders Osborne as producer: “There are five producers in this band, so a strong-willed voice from the outside is usually pretty essential. Anders was the voice,” according to drummer Carey Harmon…. It’s also their first one since losing cofounder Andy Goessling to cancer in 2018, so there’s an additional level of bittersweet, raw emotion on this one.

It’s been six years since their last one, and Ben Bridwell and company are back, with their sixth. Followers might have worried they were to be no more, but in fact, while the title is likely dripping with sarcasm, this might likely be considered one of their greatest ones yet.

Ketch Secor and company are back, with the vigor and passion that is certainly an Old Crow trademark! Appalachian stringband meets roots rock and even punk on this album that features a few new members, new production, and a new label (ATO). New songs address abolitionist John Brown, early-20th Century Black harmonica Country great DeFord Bailey, the new Mississippi flag, environmental desecration, and a lil’ “urban revitalization”.

Violin, harmonium, drums, tight harmonies, intelligent songwriting….and roots in Asheville and Boone… No wonder they’re one of our favorite bands here! We’ve enjoyed getting to know this adventurous new one, and we bet you will, too when Julian features it with four songs between 8 & 9pm. Congratulations on Monoflora, Alex, Daniel, Halli & Ryan.

“Delightfully old-fashioned and born 60 years too late”, as Saving Country Music accurately describes her, Brennen Leigh has recently moved from Austin to Nashville, but absence has made her heart of Western Swing grow even fonder, it seems. Ray Benson , Emily Gimble, and others join her for this fun album of originals, sure to further spark interest in the great sound of Bob Wills, Tommy Duncan and other Western Swing heroes.

He’s lived in most of WNCW’s favorite music cities: New Orleans, New York, Austin, Nashville, and now Asheville! This 11th album of his (out May 20th) touches on the deep personal reflection time that these past couple years have forced upon us, and was produced by Jano Rix of the Wood Brothers. Speaking of them, Oliver co-wrote three tunes with Seth, and there are some choice covers from Bobby Charles, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan, too. Seth will join us in Studio B for a live session on the 31st.

It’s her 21st album, and she’s sounding as strong as ever on this collection of soulful blues and rock that includes covers from Toots & the Maytals, Brothers Landreth, and NRBQ’s Al Anderson. She says she’s also grateful as ever to be making music, contributing to causes, keeping her crew working, and connecting with her audience. “I’m really aware of how lucky I am,” she says, “and I feel like it’s my responsibility to get out there and say something fresh and new for me and for the fans. But I need to have something to say or I won’t put out a record.”