Now and Then AT HOME - Bob Dylan's book "The Philosophy of Modern Song"

Original air March 25, 2023 | Time 58:00

Bob Dylan's New Book "The Philosophy of Modern Song" contains 66 essays about 66 songwriters and their music. Many of them are from the formative years of Rock, Blues and R&B from the 1950's, a list of which I'm only familiar with a few.

We start the program with Dylan's Crossing the Rubicon from 2020's album Rough and Rowdy Ways. Then we hear Little Walter's" version of Key to the Highway by Big Bill Broonzy and George Sugar, released on Checker Records in 1958. He's the only harmonica player ever inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. You can tell how the young Dylan was strongly influenced by Little Walter when you hear the songs back to back. Then I read his essay.

He writes about Edwin Starr's version of WAR, released on Gordy Records in 1970. It's a revelation to read his assessment of this attempt to monetize the burgeoning peace movement. Dylan's earliest songs were social commentary and dealt with political issues. But much of his later work is about relationships and emotions. However in his essay on WAR he doesn't hold back with his assessments, brilliant and passionate. We hear Dylan's Masters of War and I read his essay.

The program finishes with two songs from Dylan's Rough and Rowdy Ways, "I Contain Multitudes" and "Goodbye Jimmie Reed".

Now and Then - Catkskills Music Scene - Electric Chords, Bobby Wood, Caswyn Moon, Faith Kelly, Julian Giaimo, DMac Burns, Cloud Cover and more

Original air March 4, 2023 | Time 58:00

We hear selections from the recent Catskill Music Scene Compilation Volume 1.

Thank you for listening to the Catskill Music Compilation Volume 1! Our music scene is a force to be reckoned with and we want to spread the word about whats happening out here in the Catskills! Reminder that everyone here is a bookable working artist and would appreciate your listens, views, likes and possible show bookings. The artists listed below are organized in no particular order. Enjoy! Organized by Faith Kelly, mastered by Greg Castro

Now and Then LIVE - Poison Love Band LIVE in the Studio

Original air February 25, 2023 | Time 59:00

Poison Love Band

Now and Then AT HOME - Tribute to DAVID CROSBY

Original air February 4, 2023 | Time 59:00

David Van Cortlandt Crosby (August 14, 1941 – January 18, 2023

David Crosby and the Lighthouse Band Live at the Capitol Theatre.

Now and Then LIVE - Lucas Maehara Rotman LIVE in the Studio

Original air January 28, 2023 | Time 59:00

Lucas Maehara Rotman

What a thrill to have this lyricist, poet, bluesman, guitarist, singer, songwriter perform live on-air. It's a chance for you to hear the talent we enjoy here in our community and gives this uniquely talented artist a platform to share his music. I've been aware of Lucas for the past five years and the journey he is taking as he centers his life on songwriting and performing gives me great satisfaction. Listen and you'll understand!

Now and Then - Friends Old and New - Tom Petty, Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Coldplay

Original air January 21, 2023 | Time 58:00

• Tom Petty - "You and I WIll Meet Again" from Into the Great Wide Open" 1991
• Joni Mitchell - "Good Friends" from Dog Eat Dog 1985
• David Crosby - "River Rise" with Michael McDonald from For Free 2021
• David Crosby - "Radio" from Croz 2014
• Ringo Starr - "Walk With Me" with Paul McCartney from Y NOT 2010
• Paul McCartney - "Here Today" from Good Evening NYC 2009
• Becca Stevens - "Both Still Here" from Regina 2017
• Coldplay - "When I Need a Friend" from Everyday Life 2019
• Simon & Gartfunkel - "Old Friends" from Bookends
• Carole King - "You've Got a Friend" from Live at the Troubadour with James Taylor 2010
• The Beatles - "With a Little Help From My Friends" from Sgt Peppers

Now and Then - Joni Mitchell Receives the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Original air January 14, 2023 | Time 58:00

Wikipedia - Mitchell produced or co-produced most of her albums and designed most of her own album covers, describing herself as a "painter derailed by circumstance".[14] A critic of the music industry, she quit touring and released her 17th and last album of original songs in 2007. She would give occasional interviews and make appearances to speak on various causes over the next two decades, though the rupture of a brain aneurysm in 2015 led to a long period of recovery and therapy. A series of retrospective compilations were released over the time period, culminating in the Joni Mitchell Archives, a project to publish much of Joni's unreleased material from her long career. She returned to public appearances in 2021, accepting several awards in person, including a Kennedy Center Honor in 2021. She performed live for the first time in 9 years, with an unannounced appearance at the June 2022 Newport Folk Festival, and is scheduled to perform a headline show on June 10, 2023.

Now and Then AT HOME - Happy New Year's! Mike Brown, BTS, Beatles, Daniel Johnston, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Sting, Bill Withers

Original air date DEcember 31, 2022 | Time 58:00

Mike Brown "Yet to Come"
BTS "Yet to Come" from PROOF 2022
BTS "Life Goes On" from BE 2020
Beatles "Getting Better" from Sgt Peppers 1968
Beatles "Free as a Bird"
John Lennon "Grown Old Along with Me" from Milk and Honey 1981
Daniel Johnston "True Love Will Find You in the End" from 1990
Ella Fitzgerald "What are You Doing New Year's Eve" 1960
Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever" 2021
Coldplay Live "Fix You" with Billie Eilish and Finneas
Sting "If It's Love" from The Bridge 2021
Bill Withers "Lovely Day" 1977
Stevie Wonder "Positivity" from Time to Love 2005