When Shelby Means played WMOT's Finally Friday show a few weeks ago, out team was just beside themselves. They raved about it like no other set I can recall. I made sure to catch the official album release show to see her band for myself, and it was indeed fantastic, with vivacious songs and guest musicians like Michael Cleveland that showed off Shelby's top tier network of friends and supporters. We in the biz have known about Shelby's musicianship for years, and the world got wind of her touring with Molly Tuttle's Golden Highway band. Tuttle's put that ensemble on the back burner, so now the members are free agents, and Shelby's timed her solo debut album just right, landing May 30. We play the clever "5 String Wake Up Call" to wake up this week's show. Also, an exclusive early track from Longtime Friend, the upcoming New West Records release by Virginia string band The Wildmans. Amy introduces us to the band Big Chimney Barn Dance. And we revel in old standards by Jimmy Martin and Pete Seeger.
Chicken Train - Texas Gals
Shelby Means - 5 String Wakeup Call
Mighty Poplar - North Country Blues
Pete Seeger - Big Rock Candy Mountain
Vickie Vaughan - Liza Jane
The Wildmans - Old Cumberland
Sierra Ferrell - Hey Me, Hey Mama
Jimmy Martin - Hit Parade of Love
The Local Honeys - Darlin' Don't You Know What's Wrong
Big Chimney Barn Dance - Blue Sky On Walnut
Big Chimney Barn Dance - Morning Blues
Sam Shackleton - The Lone Prairie
Appalachian Road Show - Hard Times In The Mines
Allison DeGroot & Tatiana Hargreaves - Who Wouldn't Be Lonely
Balsam Range - The Pacific
Amis Du Teche - Two-Step Blues
John Lee And Powerline Road - Be Gone
