Never mind the balmy spring-like weather on this winter solstice. Tonight on UKNY at 11, we'll go wassailing with songs of the season from Tracey Thorn (pictured), Kate Bush, Laura Marling, Teenage Fanclub, Kate Nash and other festive folk.
Expect mulled wine, mince pies, some tears, some tinsel, a couple of thwarted romances, a promising love affair, a post-apocalypse Christmas carol and cranberries too.
This week's show is a nice one, the first of two Holiday Season 2013 installments of "The Bottomless Pit." I'll play some seasonal favorites, some songs that were favorites of my Dad's (he passed away during the holiday season a year ago), and some new recordings from the past year that impressed me, moved me and caused me to plunk down some money.
Expect some King Curtis, Valerie June, Jerry Vale and more.
On "Idiot's Delight"® tonight at 8, Vin Scelsa rallies from the depths of the miserable cold that grounded him last week. Armed with throat lozenges and plenty of tea, Vin returns this Saturday before Christmas for a "kind of" Yuletide show, but as only "Idiot's Delight"® has celebrated Christmas on the radio for the past 46 years. Although mistletoe might be scarce (well, there might be a sleigh bell or two), expect seasonal tangents from Yo La Tengo, Bob Dylan, The Smothers Brothers, Jeff Buckley and other snowbound souls.
Today on Mixed Bag at 4, we'll get you in a holiday mood with the music of the Christmas — and winter — season. Please join me, Don McGee, this afternoon for four hours of your Mixed Bag favorites.
There's a chance that due to maintenance we might be on reduced power, so if you're having any trouble hearing us for a short spell, you can stream us online.
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The FUV Mixtape playlist for Friday, December 20, 2013
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