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Thursday May 25, 2006

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Johnny Cash, Robert Fripp, The Owls

May 25, 2006 • The enchanting music of Rose Melberg; Jangley found sounds from Cibelle; Solo music from producer T Bone Burnett; Personal recordings from Johnny Cash; Neo folk duo The Handsome Family and more.

Johnny Cash, Robert Fripp, The Owls

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Casey Dienel: 'Doctor Monroe'

by Mike Katzif

May 25, 2006 • Singer-songwriter and pianist, Casey Dienel plays an intricate and melodic mixture of jazz, rock and the American songbook. Her song subjects vary from what she calls "crazy, drunk old men" to cats and dogs, apricots and failed love affairs.

Casey Dienel: 'Doctor Monroe'

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Thursday May 18, 2006

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Guest DJ Tom Verlaine

by Bob Boilen

May 18, 2006 • Guitarist Tom Verlaine, best known for his work with the New York punk band Television, talks about his own work and shares some of his favorite recordings.

Guest DJ Tom Verlaine

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Monday May 15, 2006

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The Flaming Lips, Furry Lewis, Tom Brosseau

May 15, 2006 • Psychedlia meets funk in The Flaming Lips; A Pink Floyd cover from Ambulance LTD; Japan's imaginative Yoshida Brothers; Classic railroad songs from Furry Lewis and more.

The Flaming Lips, Furry Lewis, Tom Brosseau

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Sunday May 14, 2006

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Spring Look Ahead 2006

May 14, 2006 • Bob Boilen speaks with All Things Considered music reviewers Meredith Ochs and Tom Moon about their most anticipated CDs for Spring 2006.

Spring Look Ahead 2006

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Friday May 12, 2006

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Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, Bob Marley

May 12, 2006 • Surprising new music from Paul Simon; A preview of outtakes by Sufjan Stevens; Remembering the music of Harry Nilsson; New York rock revivalists The Walkmen and more.

Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, Bob Marley

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Thursday May 4, 2006

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Pearl Jam, The Concretes, Django Reinhardt

May 4, 2006 • Passionate hard rock from Pearl Jam; Seattle's next big act Mountain Con; A farewell release from Grandaddy; Sweden's colorful pop group The Concretes and more.

Pearl Jam, The Concretes, Django Reinhardt

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Thursday April 27, 2006

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Neil Young, Secret Machines, The Ramones

April 27, 2006 • Political protest songs from Neil Young; A Peter Seeger tribute from Bruce Springsteen; A more subdued CD by Secret Machines; Neo-psychedelica from The Black Angels and more.

Neil Young, Secret Machines, The Ramones

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Thursday April 20, 2006

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The Raconteurs, Elf Power, Nickel Creek

April 20, 2006 • Old friends make new music in The Raconteurs; Seattle's melancholy Band of Horses; An artful love song from Ian Love; New folk from the 18th Day of May and more.

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Thursday April 13, 2006

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The Beatles in America

April 13, 2006 • Capitol Records is releasing four early Beatles recordings, never before available on compact disc. The American versions of The Early Beatles, Beatles VI, Help! and Rubber Soul make up a new box set.

The Beatles in America

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Thursday April 6, 2006

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Morrissey, Dave Davies, Calexico

April 6, 2006 • Former Smiths singer Morrissey; Nick Drake-inspired folk from Josh Ritter; Former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies; Lurking monsters in the music of Calexico and more.

Morrissey, Dave Davies, Calexico

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Wednesday March 1, 2006

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Shrift, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hank Williams III

March 1, 2006 • A digital marriage: Blondie and The Doors; Reimagining the music of Brian Eno; Mystic Chords of Memory meet Nobody; Ethereal electronica from Shrift; Bossa Nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim and more.

Shrift, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hank Williams III

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Wednesday February 22, 2006

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David Gilmour, Byrne and Eno, Ben Harper

February 22, 2006 • Pink Floyd's David Gilmour; A groundbreaking reissue: Byrne and Eno; Electronica out of Africa: Congotronics; Rare '60s soul music: Eccentric Soul; Singer and slide guitarist Ben Harper and more.

David Gilmour, Byrne and Eno, Ben Harper

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Wednesday February 15, 2006

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Belle and Sebastian, Frank Emilio Flynn, Arctic Monkeys

February 15, 2006 • New music from Belle and Sebastian; singer for New Pornographers Neko Case; the simple, sweet songs of Super XX Man; Contra dances from The Portland Connection and more.

Belle and Sebastian, Frank Emilio Flynn, Arctic Monkeys

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Wednesday February 8, 2006

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John Fahey, Rosanne Cash, Robert Pollard

February 8, 2006 • A Portland tribute to the late Elliott Smith; Remembering guitarist John Fahey; A cool compilation from Asthmatic Kitty; An intimate recording from Rosanne Cash and more.

John Fahey, Rosanne Cash, Robert Pollard

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