http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/ Today's Most Gifted Songwriters Play Unplugged & Share Stories en Copyright 2009 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 4:00:21 UTC http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Photo courtesy of Yep Roc RecordsJust 6 months ago Todd Snider appeared on the show, and now he's back with a plan... "The Excitement Plan"! Todd Snider's new album has everything he's known for; humor, wild stories and even wilder... http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/todd_snider_returns.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/todd_snider_returns.html Mon, 24 Aug 2009 4:00:21 UTC Photo courtesy of KaseyAndShane.com (Daniel Smith)A new husband, a new sound, a new album and a new appearance on Acoustic Cafe for Kasey Chambers. Kasey Chambers returns to Acoustic Cafe, and this time she's accompanied by Shane Nicholson. Shane and... http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/kasey_chambers_shane_nicholson.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/kasey_chambers_shane_nicholson.html Mon, 17 Aug 2009 4:00:54 UTC Photo courtesy of PeteYorn.comL.A. singer-songwriter Pete Yorn is a busy guy these days. Pete Yorn has 3 separate projects to talk about on Acoustic Cafe. There's his new release "Back & Fourth" (his 4th studio disc), an album of duets... http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/pete_yorn.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/pete_yorn.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 4:00:53 UTC Photo courtesy of GoodOldWar.com/Sargent HouseThree part harmony rules this week with Good Old War! The seductive blend of 3 voices into one is what Good Old War is all about. When Keith Goodwin, Tim Arnold and Daniel Schwartz combined their... http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/good_old_war.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/08/good_old_war.html Mon, 03 Aug 2009 4:00:54 UTC Photo courtesy of AbramsBrothers.caTwo brothers + one cousin + two friends = The Abrams Brothers, this week on Acoustic Cafe! From a fourth generation musical family, The Abrams Brothers made their debut with an album of Bob Dylan and Arlo... http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/abrams_brothers.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/abrams_brothers.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 4:00:51 UTC Photo courtesy of Mary RozziFinally a stateside debut from Canadian Serena Ryder! A Juno winner from 2008 makes her stateside debut as Serena Ryder drops by the studio to talk about the new album called "Is It O.K," and play... http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/serena_ryder.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/serena_ryder.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 4:01:54 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/ziggy_marley.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 4:00:31 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/07/susan_werner.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 4:00:15 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/darrell_scott.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 4:01:34 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/indigo_girls.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 4:01:07 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/raul_malo.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:44:31 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/diane_birch.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 4:00:22 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/06/jj_grey_of_mofro.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:00:43 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/lenka.html Mon, 25 May 2009 4:00:46 UTC 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.html http://www.mlive.com/cafe/index.ssf/2009/05/the_alternate_routes.html Mon, 18 May 2009 4:00:40 UTC