http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/ Today's Most Gifted Songwriters Play Unplugged & Share Stories en &copy; 2008 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 4:00:31 UTC http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss &copy; 2008acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarMusicrob@acafe.comAcoustic CafeAcoustic Cafenoacoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarToday's most gifted songwriters play unplugged and share stories.Each week, listeners around the globe tune in to Acoustic Cafe to hear the latest from today’s great songwriting talents. It’s hard to put a definitive label on Acoustic Cafe’s music selections. After all, a good song is a good song ... any podcast could contain a bit of country, rock, blues, folk, pop ... and more! 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/blxBufszwik" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/blxBufszwik/ziggy_marley.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/ziggy_marley.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 4:00:31 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 ofAcoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/ziggy_marley.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/rUX-HWfhQog" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/rUX-HWfhQog/susan_werner.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/susan_werner.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 4:00:15 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 heAcoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/susan_werner.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/Q0qPiBTI6kc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/Q0qPiBTI6kc/darrell_scott.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/darrell_scott.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 4:01:34 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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...Acoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/darrell_scott.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/w72rGWeps-Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/w72rGWeps-Y/indigo_girls.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/indigo_girls.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 4:01:07 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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...Acoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/indigo_girls.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/R-Ov4NOzNgQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/R-Ov4NOzNgQ/raul_malo.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/raul_malo.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:44:31 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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...Acoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/raul_malo.html 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....<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/AkViVuPx-Uw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/AkViVuPx-Uw/diane_birch.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/diane_birch.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 4:00:22 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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....Acoustic CafePhoto 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....acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/diane_birch.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/KJoTXL5h3_c" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/KJoTXL5h3_c/jj_grey_of_mofro.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/jj_grey_of_mofro.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:00:43 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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...Acoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/jj_grey_of_mofro.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/KvoFQHyTWMQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/KvoFQHyTWMQ/lenka.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/lenka.html Mon, 25 May 2009 4:00:46 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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...Acoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/lenka.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/wwfpdHq8RSY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/wwfpdHq8RSY/the_alternate_routes.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/the_alternate_routes.html Mon, 18 May 2009 4:00:40 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 livingAcoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/the_alternate_routes.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/SfxwXPdwzHo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/SfxwXPdwzHo/richard_shindell.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/richard_shindell.html Thu, 14 May 2009 2:34:22 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 forAcoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/richard_shindell.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/5BUi6X8sZfU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/5BUi6X8sZfU/shemekia_copeland.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/shemekia_copeland.html Mon, 04 May 2009 4:01:16 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 heAcoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/shemekia_copeland.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/cnkaop47V-Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/cnkaop47V-Y/natalia_zuckerman.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/natalia_zuckerman.html Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:46:15 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 hAcoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/natalia_zuckerman.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/_29MPqltbVI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/_29MPqltbVI/horse_feathers.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/horse_feathers.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 4:00:32 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 Acoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/horse_feathers.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/uyf5vvwJdbY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/uyf5vvwJdbY/beau_soleil.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/beau_soleil.html Mon, 13 Apr 2009 4:01:00 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)noPhoto 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 DoucetAcoustic CafePhoto 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...acoustic,folk,bluegrass,rock,country,pop,blues,roots,indie,independent,unplugged,guitarhttp://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/beau_soleil.html 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...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~4/WmVvEAnwalQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acousticcafepodcast/~3/WmVvEAnwalQ/mark_olson_gary_louris.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/mark_olson_gary_louris.html Mon, 06 Apr 2009 4:00:36 UTC rob@acafe.com (Acoustic Cafe)http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/04/mark_olson_gary_louris.html Acoustic CafenonadultToday's most gifted songwriters play unplugged and share stories.