[dar-list] Cheryl

[Luca, Joseph (EHS)]

Howdy---

If you take a look back through previous years' countdowns, you'll see
that Cheryl has always done incredibly well in these countdowns. When
'UMB counted down songs or albums, instead of artists, CW was the
regular winner; "Arrow" was the seeming unofficial song for the station.
Dar is a fan---in fact, I once saw here do a dead-on, appropriately
profane and hilarious imitation of Cheryl.

As for Cheryl, she is impressive. She's got that speaking voice that
reveals that she's been smoking for a gazillion years, and she's
dropping f-bombs and all kinds of stuff, and then she'll tilt her head
back and warble the most beautiful song in a sweet mezzo. Her really
pointed political/social songs ("If It Were Up to Me," "Don't Forget the
Guns," "Makes Good Sense to Me," "TV") stand in such stark contrast to
stunningly gorgeous gems, such as "Arrow," "75 Septembers," "Northern
Girl," "Driving Home," etc. In addition, she's had lots of success with
others covering her tunes, especially Suzy Bogguss, who did really well
with "Aces" and "Don't Wanna." I've often greatly enjoyed her shows, and
her CDs are an interesting, if sometimes bumpy, mix of the humorous and
serious.

That said, I'm in a bit of a Cheryl hiatus. After a few similar shows,
I'm waiting for some different stories...things have gotten a bit stale
for me. I still think she's really good, but I'm holding out for
something fresh.

WUMB on Thanksgiving will be doing (like virtually everyone else) a lot
of specialty programming (see below). Cheryl makes an appearance at 7:00
A.M. (after a particularly appealing 6:00 program). So anyone braving
that segment of the antemeridian can check her out.

Ciao!

Joe

Thanksgiving Programming
Gather round the table with a full Thanksgiving Day menu of folk music
including exclusive interviews, radio documentaries, and live concerts.
Tent Show Radio 5:00 am
featuring Tent Show Radio
The Concert at the Cape Playhouse 6:00 am
featuring Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli & Kris Delmhorst. At 7:00 it's
Cheryl Wheeler.
Lori McKenna, Kris Delmhorst, Mark Erelli "In the Round" and,at 7:00 am,
it's Cheryl Wheeler solo. An exclusive live recording. Recorded in July
of 2004.
American Routes 8:00 am
featuring Harvest Time
It's the time of the season when we gather together to celebrate the
harvest... and maybe reflect on the work we've done--all in words and
music. It's also getting cold, and it's a good time to be indoors by the
radio to hear autumnal sounds and colors in music. Our guests include
bluegrass traditionalist Del McCoury, who speaks about his days on the
farm and logging the forests of Pennsylvania, as well as his bluesy
"high lonesome" sound. Popular singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant
reflects on the role of music in the seasons of her life and tells about
her recent recording, The House Carpenter's Daughter. Plus sounds and
wiffs of the "angels' share" from the barrel room of the Old Forrester
Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky.
Acoustic Images 10:00 am
featuring Long Nights and Thanksgiving
Joan's special choices for a day of family togetherness and celebration,
and a look at "Long Nights" (Show repeats at 7:00 p.m.)
Alice's Restaurant 12:00 pm
featuring Arlo Guthrie
Our annual Thanksgiving Day airing of the entire performance of Arlo
Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant." We'll also hear from Arlo as he tells us
the "Story behind the Song."
Robert Plant/Alison Krauss 1:00 pm
featuring Rising Sand; The Radio Special
Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, and producer T Bone Burnett talk about
their collaboration, the recording process, and their satisfaction with
the project. (Show repeats at 9pm)
The Emergence of Joni Mitchell 2:00 pm
featuring Joni Mitchell
As Joni Mitchell releases her first album of new material in 10 years
("Shine," September 24), award-winning producer Paul Ingles hosts "The
Emergence of Joni Mitchell," a two-hour examination of Mitchell, one of
the most heralded songwriters of her time. In this third installment of
his series on the seminal work of important figures in popular music,
Ingles and his guests explore how Joni Mitchell crafted her artistry and
connected with audiences over four decades. Mitchell put the experience
of being a woman and being human on artful display through her blatantly
honest and confessional lyrics, innovative open guitar tunings and
jazz-inflected vocals. The program focuses on Mitchell's key releases to
illuminate the musicianship of the woman "Rolling Stone" called "one of
rock's most daring and uncompromising innovators." By mixing Mitchell's
music from these pivotal moments with informed commentary from
musicians, fans, music critics and archival interviews with Mitchell
herself, "The Emergence of Joni Mitchell" articulates what music lovers
have found so compelling about this thoughtful and innovative writer and
performer. Special guests include music writers Ann Powers, Anthony
DeCurtis, Paul Zollo, Lydia Hutchinson and Holly George-Warren. Also
featured are musicians Shawn Colvin, Lucy Kaplansky and others.
The National Heritage Awards Concert 4:00 pm
featuring mary Jane Queen, Joe Thompson, and many more
The National Heritage Fellowships are presented by the National
Endowment for the Arts to folk and traditional artists who have
demonstrated the highest artistic achievements in their respective
disciplines. Initiated in 1982, by then director of the NEA Folk &
Traditional Arts Program Bes Lomax, the Fellowships honor artists who
have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the
United States. Hosted by Nick Spitzer of American Routes, the concert
features outstanding representatives of their respective art forms.
Appalachian, Klezmer, and more - from the stage of the Music Center at
Strathmore, Bethesda, MD.
Traveling Wilburys 10:00 pm
featuring George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan

The Grateful Dead Hour 11:00 pm
featuring The Grateful Dead