World Festival Preview: Father John Misty, Gillian Welch, Big Thief
The anticipated second installment of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl continues this Sunday (June 24) with a stacked triple-bill: Father John Misty, Gillian Welch, and Big…
Album Preview – Gillian Welch “Boots No. 1 The Official Revival Bootleg”
By Jewly Hight Appalachian old-time, folk and string-band music has too often been heard as the crude, naturalistic output of unstudied musicians who operate primarily on instinct.
On this edition of Sounds Eclectic, host Nic Harcourt plays new, upcoming and recent releases from Charlie Hunter, Hope Sandoval, and the latest from Spiritualized. Plus a live in-studio performance from American roots artist Gillian Welch. All this and much more on Sounds Eclectic.
Largo at the Coronet is a pretty small venue for an artist like Beth Orton, but the UK singer booked the show just two weeks ago and was recovering from…
American roots singer Gillian Welch is joined by her musical partner David Rawlings as they perform their songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 11 o'clock hour.
Southern California native, Gillian Welch blends hillbilly twang and thorny rock & roll as she performs selections from her debut release, "Revival."
The legendary entertainer Sir Tom Jones has a new album out covering some of his favorite songs by artists like Gillian Welch, Los Lobos and Willie Nelson.
Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings have been making beautiful music together for years. As the Dave Rawlings Machine the duo have written and recorded their new album on analog tape in Nashville.
For their new album, the boys behind the LA-based band Dawes teamed up with gifted producer David Rawlings, best known for his work with Gillian Welch, Bright Eyes and Ryan Adams.
Ellen Page relies heavily on music to get into character for all of her roles, from the piercing sadness and longing of Cat Power and Gillian Welch to the beautiful instrumentals of…
On this edition of Sounds Eclectic, host Nic Harcourt plays new, upcoming and recent releases from Gillian Welch, unreleased Coldplay, and the latest from Gillian Welch. Plus a live in-studio performance from Tex-Mex artist David Garza. All this and much more on Sounds Eclectic.
The Decemberists pay tribute to their musical heroes Neil Young and R.E.M. on their new album, The King Is Dead, which even features guitarist Peter Buck on several tracks.
When Conor Oberst recorded Ruminations last year his intention was to flush out the tracks with a full band, but those closest to him urged him to release it in its raw solo, acoustic…
Lineup Announced for KCRW’s 2018 World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
KCRW’s World Festival Series at the Hollywood Bowl is back for another summer season! The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association continues,…
Actress Ellen Page was a bit nervous to do the Guest DJ Project, well aware that revealing the songs most important to her would reveal a LOT about her. (Some…
On the next edition of Sounds Eclectic, host Nic Harcourt plays new, upcoming and recent releases from Yo La Tengo, The Fruit Bats, and the latest from Gillian Welch. Plus a live in-studio performance from the choral pop group, The Polyphonic Spree, all this and much more on the next Sounds Eclectic.
On this edition of Sounds Eclectic, host Nic Harcourt plays new, upcoming and recent releases from Gorillaz, Nikka Costa, and the latest from Gillian Welch. Plus a live in-studio performance from singer Tom McRae as he performs songs on acoustic guitar accompanied by his cellist. All this and much more on Sounds Eclectic.
KCRW Presents: DJ Shadow on Film and summer Reggae Nights
I’ve been busy since we last chatted… busy finding shows for our KCRW Presents program and here’s a batch of new ones to share with you! DJ Shadow Live in…
All three Morning Becomes Eclectic hosts from the last three
decades will produce three-hour specials of live performances and
choice master recordings that define their musical journey. The hosts
will feature the artists whose lives they changed and the artists whose
music changed them including; David Bowie, Little Richard, Willie
Nelson, Dido, Burt Bacharach, Fela Kuti, Gillian Welch, and the Flaming
Lips.
All three Morning Becomes Eclectic hosts from the last three
decades will produce three-hour specials of live performances and
choice master recordings that define their musical journey. The hosts
will feature the artists whose lives they changed and the artists whose
music changed them including; David Bowie, Little Richard, Willie
Nelson, Dido, Burt Bacharach, Fela Kuti, Gillian Welch, and the Flaming
Lips.
All three Morning Becomes Eclectic hosts from the last three
decades will produce three-hour specials of live performances and
choice master recordings that define their musical journey. The hosts
will feature the artists whose lives they changed and the artists whose
music changed them including; David Bowie, Little Richard, Willie
Nelson, Dido, Burt Bacharach, Fela Kuti, Gillian Welch, and the Flaming
Lips.
