http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/Today's Most Gifted Songwriters Play Unplugged & Share StoriesenMon, 13 Jul 2009 07:36:01 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noToday's Most Gifted Songwriters Play Unplugged & Share Storiesacoustic_cafehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/blxBufszwik/ziggy_marley.htmlAcoustic CafeMon, 13 Jul 2009 07:36:01 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.3201318 ]]>Photo courtesy of ziggymarley.comFor 2009, it's two different children's projects from Mr. Marley! Ziggy Marley's 3rd solo record post-Melody Makers, "Family Time," is his first record for kids, and this week Ziggy talks about the album, being a father of...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/ziggy_marley.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/rUX-HWfhQog/susan_werner.htmlAcoustic CafeSun, 05 Jul 2009 21:10:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.3151658 ]]>Photo courtesy of susanwerner.comClassic pop songs in a classical style this week from Susan Werner! After doing contemporary songs in the Cole Porter/Jerome Kern style, and reworking gospel folk with modern themes and politics, Susan Werner has turned her attention...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/susan_werner.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/Q0qPiBTI6kc/darrell_scott.htmlAcoustic CafeMon, 13 Jul 2009 08:09:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.3100397 ]]>Photo courtesy of full light recordsIt's an album of covers from Darrell Scott, but he treats us to some brand new songs, too, this week on Acoustic Cafe! A hit songwriter for many (Travis Tritt, Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless), Darrell...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/darrell_scott.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/w72rGWeps-Y/indigo_girls.htmlAcoustic CafeSun, 21 Jun 2009 21:07:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.3022848 ]]>Photo courtesy of vanguardrecords.comAmy Ray and Emily Saliers return to Acoustic Cafe to discuss the new Indigo Girls album, the long history and more! 22 years since their independent debut, and 20 years since their major label debut, Indigo Girls...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/indigo_girls.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/R-Ov4NOzNgQ/raul_malo.htmlAcoustic CafeThu, 11 Jun 2009 06:45:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2979127 ]]>Photo courtesy of raulmalo.comThis week Raul Malo brought the whole band to Acoustic Cafe! The former Mavericks frontman Raul Malo brings his whole band, including horns, for a unique acoustic session. Raul's latest disc is called "Lucky One," and Raul...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/raul_malo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/AkViVuPx-Uw/diane_birch.htmlAcoustic CafeSun, 07 Jun 2009 21:18:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2934596 ]]>Photo courtesy of S-Curve RecordsNewcomer Diane Birch visits us this week for songs from her debut "Bible Belt." Traveling the world with her traveling preacher father, Diane Birch started to really soak up music when she settled in Los Angeles....http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/diane_birch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/KJoTXL5h3_c/jj_grey_of_mofro.htmlAcoustic CafeWed, 03 Jun 2009 12:58:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2875930 ]]>Photo courtesy of Alligator RecordsJJ Grey plays songs from Mofro's 4th album "Orange Blossoms." In a cool solo acoustic appearance, JJ Grey stops into Acoustic Cafe to strip down three Mofro songs from the new record, and play an unreleased...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/jj_grey_of_mofro.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/KvoFQHyTWMQ/lenka.htmlAcoustic CafeSat, 23 May 2009 07:37:23 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2819017 ]]>Photo by Kristin Burns, from Lenka's MySpace page.Lenka makes her pop debut. After a career in television and movies, Australian Lenka Kripac joined friends in the band Decoder Ring. Now, she is making her debut with a self-titled release. Lenka...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/lenka.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/wwfpdHq8RSY/the_alternate_routes.htmlAcoustic CafeSun, 17 May 2009 19:18:41 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2758870 ]]>Photo courtesy vanguard records"A Sucker's Dream" is the stellar sophomore disc from The Alternate Routes. Connecticut based quartet The Alternate Routes discuss the return to Nashville for the recording of their new album, as well as why we're all living...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/the_alternate_routes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/SfxwXPdwzHo/richard_shindell.htmlAcoustic CafeWed, 13 May 2009 19:32:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2719600 ]]>Photo courtesy richardshindell.com (Alejandro Baccarat)With his first new set of songs in nearly 5 years, Richard Shindell returns with "Not Far Now." New Jersey native Richard Shindell discusses his new album "Not Far Now," songwriting, the new model for the...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/richard_shindell.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/5BUi6X8sZfU/shemekia_copeland.htmlAcoustic CafeSun, 03 May 2009 14:31:53 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2647606 ]]>Photo courtesy shemekiacopeland.com (Carol Friedman)Shemekia Copeland uses her powerful voice to push the limits of the blues on her new album "Never Going Back." The daughter of the late blues guitarist Johnny Clyde Copeland, Shemekia Copeland started her career in...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/shemekia_copeland.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/cnkaop47V-Y/natalia_zuckerman.htmlAcoustic CafeWed, 29 Apr 2009 09:51:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2605373 ]]>Photo courtesy nataliazukerman.com (Bryna Gootkind)Natalia Zuckerman joins us for songs from her new record "Brand New Frame." With her parents and sister all deeply rooted in the classical world, Natalia Zukerman went in a different direction and found her home...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/natalia_zuckerman.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/_29MPqltbVI/horse_feathers.htmlAcoustic CafeSun, 19 Apr 2009 18:31:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2570668 ]]>Photo courtesy killrockstars.comFor fans of "quiet storm" music, meet Horse Feathers this week. From Portland, Oregon, the band Horse Feathers join us for songs from their Kill Rock Stars debut "House With No Home." Originally from Idaho, band co-founder Justin...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/horse_feathers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/uyf5vvwJdbY/beau_soleil.htmlAcoustic CafeSun, 12 Apr 2009 21:03:02 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2532269 ]]>Photo courtesy rosebudagency.comGreat Cajun and much more this week avec BeauSoleil. Cajun music masters BeauSoleil join us in the studio this week for some rollicking tunes from their latest "Alligator Purse," plus a selection from founder Michael Doucet's solo record...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/beau_soleil.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acoustic_cafe/~3/WmVvEAnwalQ/mark_olson_gary_louris.htmlAcoustic CafeMon, 20 Apr 2009 04:08:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cafe/index.ssf//2805.2483214 ]]>Mark Olson and Gary Louris haven't worked together on a whole album since 1995's "Tomorrow The Green Grass," but they're back with a new duo disc called "Ready For The Flood." Mark and Gary play songs, both old and new...http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/mark_olson_gary_louris.htmlnonadult