Chris Douridas, filling in for Novena Carmel. On today's show we welcome special guest and long-time friend of the station Rufus Wainwright, who is releasing a Kurt Weill tribute album titled, "I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Wainwright Does Weill" and also sharing some holiday music ahead of his benefit holiday concert called "Hooray for Hollydays with Rufus and Martha Wainwright @ the Saban Theatre on Sat, Dec 6. We also share a world premiere of Los Angeles singer-songwriter Beatrix's new single, "Dead Dog".