Monday, October 2
Released in 1983, The Principle of Moments was Robert Plant’s second solo album and the first to reach wide commercial appeal, thanks in part to the single “Big Log.” The album saw Plant teaming with a cast of musicians that included his longtime friend and frequent collaborator Phil Collins. We’ll hear selections from this release as well as Cavedweller, the solo debut release by Matt Cameron, known for his work with Temple of the Dog, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
Tuesday, October 3
Gathering is the latest release from singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. The album features Ritter’s signature literate, poignant lyrics as well as guest appearance from the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir. We’ll hear from this release as well as music from Loudon Wainwright III’s Last Man on Earth.
Wednesday, October 4
We celebrate World Animal Day with music from Harry Nilsson, The Beatles, Wings, The Kinks, Lil Bub and many more.
Thursday, October 5
We'll remember musician Tom Petty, who died earlier this week at age 66, with selections from his solo work, with his longtime band The Heartbreakers and as a guest player and as producer with Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, Johnny Cash and more. Plus selections from Petty's time with Traveling Wilburys, the supergroup featuring Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison.
Friday, October 6
It’s our New Month, New Music feature with selections from Reeves Gabrels and His Imaginary Friends, The Oh Sees, and Primus. Plus, a birthday celebration for Tommy Stinson, former bassist for The Replacements; we’ll hear music from his work with that band plus Bash & Pop, Soul Asylum and more.
Saturday, October 7
The Replacements earned a reputation for wild, sloppy and frequently defiant live shows, leading band co-founder Tommy Stinson to suggest that the reason there were no live albums from the band was that there wasn’t much to be found. That changes with For Sale: Live at Maxwell’s, a Holy Grail performance which captures the band in February, 1986 at the legendary Hoboken, New Jersey club. It’s also among the group’s final live performances with founding member, guitarist Bob Stinson, who died in 1995. We’ll hear music from that recording plus selections from the 2002 Johnny Thunders release, You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory.
Monday, October 9
We celebrate the birthday of John Lennon with selections from his time in The Beatles plus his solo work and collaborations with artists such as David Bowie and Harry Nilsson.
Tuesday, October 10
In 1972, Pink Floyd traveled to Pompeii, Italy to perform at the city’s ancient Roman amphitheater to an audience of no one. The band’s guitarist, David Gilmour, returned to the city in 2016 for a performance in front of thousands of fans. A new live set chronicles Gilmour’s shows there in July of that year. The material spans from his time in Pink Floyd to his most recent solo work. We’ll hear selections from that release plus music from Pete Townshend’s 1985 album White City: A Novel, to which Gilmour made significant contributions.
Wednesday, October 11
Hallelujah Anyhow is the latest release from Hiss Golden Messenger, the name under which musician MC Taylor performs. We’ll hear selections from this new effort plus music by Bob Mould from his 1989 solo debut, Workbook.
