RIP Vic Chesnutt

2 years ago Vic Chesnutt left us by his own devices. He left behind a legion of fans and songs that convey his unique view of the world. Vic was a prolific songwriter and influenced many artists in the Athens, GA scene and beyond. I was introduced to his music through Widespread Panic, who collaborated with Vic through the project "Brute".

It is always my great honor to bring in co-host Bob Parlocha. Bob has turned me on to so much great jazz throughout the years. Unfortunately, last Sunday Bob was not into Vic on my level.

I archived the show on Mediafire so it can be enjoyed as long as they allow it. Take a listen. I also posted a link to the interview that Vic did with "Fresh Air" and Terri Gross. It aired just 24 days before he died.

December 25, 2011

Soft Picasso -- 1990 Little

Stupid Preoccupations -- 1991 West Of Rome

When I Ran Off and Left Her -- 1993 Drunk

Aunt Avis -- 1993 Drunk

Gravity of the Situation -- 1993 Drunk

Guilty by Association -- 1995 Is The Actor Happy?

Swelters -- 1996 About To Choke

Prick -- 1998 The Salesman & Bernadette

Stay Inside -- 2003 Silver Lake

To Be With You -- 2005 Ghetto Bells

Warm -- 2007 North Star Deserter

When The Bottom Fell Out -- 2009 At The Cut

Flirted With You All My Life -- 2009 At The Cut

Rips In The Fabric -- 2010 Skitter On Take-off

R.I.P. Vic Chesnutt

Fresh Air Interview aired 12-1-2009

Embrace the Sound remembers Vic Chesnutt

December Playlists

Join us this Sunday, Christmas Day, for a 1 hour tribute to Vic Chesnutt. The Athens, GA singer/songwriter passed away on 12/25/2009.




December 18, 2011

Thanks A Lot -- Ernest Tubb -- 1999 Live at the Lonestar Cafe
Rocky Raccoon -- Charlie Parr -- 2011 MN Beatle Project Vol. 3
Stop Breathin' -- Pavement -- 1994 Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
Christmas Katie -- Widespread Panic -- 2000 Another Joyous Occasion
Shake For Me -- John Hammond -- 1972 Duane Allman Anthology
Who's Been Talkin' -- Howlin' Wolf -- 1962 s/t
Little Red Rooster -- The Doors -- 1983 Alive She Cried
Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis -- Tom Waits -- 1978 Blue Valentine
Helter Skelter -- Red Pens -- 2011 MN Beatle Project Vol. 3
Mrs. Claus' Kimono -- Drive-By Truckers -- 2009 Fine Print
Sad Songs & Waltzes -- Willie Nelson -- 1973 Shotgun Willie
I Want You (She's So Heavy) -- Tapes 'n Tapes -- 2011 MN Beatle Project Vol. 3
Why Don't We Do It In The Road? -- The 4onthefloor -- 2011 MN Beatle Project Vol. 3
outro: Marc Turner -- Pure Imagination



December 11, 2011

Loosin' Everyone -- Drag the River -- 2002 Closed
Tell Her What I Said -- The Sadies -- 2010 Darker Circles
Ain't Waitin' -- Justin Townes Earle -- 2010 Harlem River Blues
Who Do You Love -- Townes Van Zandt -- 1977 Live at the Old Quarter 1973
Little Martha -- Leo Kottke -- 1995 Live
Good -- Jason Isbell & 400 Unit -- 2009 s/t
Nervous Lonely Night -- Jessica Lea Mayfield -- 2011 Tell Me
The Hardest Part -- Ryan Adams & The Cardinals -- 2005 Jacksonville City Nights
My Favorite Things -- The New Standards -- 2005 Candy Cane EP
Life On Mars? -- David Bowie -- 1971 Hunky Dory
We've Been Had -- Uncle Tupelo -- 1993 Anodyne
Santa Left a Booger In My Stocking -- Aqua Teen Hunger Force -- 2009 Have Yourself a Meaty Little Christmas
I've Got a Tiger By The Tail -- Ernest Tubb -- 1965 My Pick of the Hits
When I Ran Off and Left Her -- Drive-By Truckers -- 2011 Sometimes Late at Night EP
Furr -- Blitzen Trapper -- 2008 Furr
outro: Sleigh Ride -- Los Straitjackets



December 4, 2011

Longer & Stronger -- Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings -- 2011 Soul Time Vol. 1
I Just Wanna Make Love To You -- Rolling Stones -- 1989 Singles-London
Statesboro Blues -- Allman Brothers Band -- Live at the Fillmore East
Big Bad Bill is Sweet William Now -- Ry Cooder -- 1978 Jazz
Rings -- Leo Kottke -- 1983 Time Step
When You Said I Love You -- Hackensaw Boys -- Keep It Simple
The Woman and The Bell -- Punch Brothers -- 2010 Antifogmatic
Sexie Sadie -- Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapels -- 2009 MN Beatle Project Vol. 1
Strange Design -- Phosh -- 1995 Madison Square Garden NYE
My Evergreen -- Squirrel Nut Zippers -- 1998 Christmas Caravan
What If We All Stop Paying Taxes? -- Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings -- 2011 Soul Time Vol. 1
Some -- Built To Spill -- 1996 The Normal Years
Step Aside -- Sleater-Kinney -- 2002 One Beat
Brave Captain -- fIREHOSE -- 1986 Ragin', Full On
outro: So Flute -- St. Germain

November Playlists

November 27, 2011

Over It -- Dinosaur Jr. -- 2009 Farm

Warning Sign -- Local Natives -- 2009 Gorilla Manor

Fight Test -- Flaming Lips -- 2002 Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

Such Great Heights -- The New Standards -- 2008 Rock & Roll

After The Scene Dies -- Drive-By Truckers -- 2009 The Big To-Do

Kickin' Our Heatrs Around -- Buck Owens -- On The Bandstand

Party Lights -- Junior Brown -- 1993 Guit With It

The Boat -- Chuck Ragan -- 2007 Feast or Famine

Aunt Avis -- Vic Chesnutt -- 1993 Drunk

You're Not My Same Sweet Baby -- Mickey Newbury -- 1971 Frisco Mabel Joy

No Lonesome Tune -- Townes Van Zandt -- 1972 The Late Great Townes Van Zandt

God Is In The House -- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds -- 2001 No More Shall We Part

Fee -- Phish -- 2988 Junta

Gold Soundz -- Pavement -- 1994 Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain

outro: 5-4=Unity -- Pavement

November 20, 2011

Ballad of a Thin Man -- Bob Dylan & The Band -- 1974 Before the Flood

That Much Further WEst -- Lucero -- 2003 That Much Further West

Wreck of the Old 97 -- Johnny Cash -- San Quentin

Picking Up the Signal -- Son Volt -- 1997 Straightaways
Codine -- Jason Isbell & 400 Unit -- 2011 Here We Rest

I Ain't Living Long Like This -- Emmy Lou Harris -- 1978 Quarter Moon

Tears Don't Matter Much -- Lucero -- 2003 That Much Further West

Thru the Fan -- Jon Snodgrass -- 2009 Visitor's Band

I Could Never Be Ashamed of You -- Hank Williams JHC

Eight Miles High -- Leo Kottke -- 1971 Mudlark

At Least That's What You Said -- Wilco -- Kicking Television

Mine Tonight -- Lucero -- 2003 That Much Further West

Periodically Double or Triple -- Yo La Tengo -- 2009 Popular Songs

When You Decided To Leave -- Lucero -- 2003 That Much Further West

November 13, 2011

Secret Agent Man -- Johnny Rivers -- Golden Hits

She's About A Mover -- Sir Douglas Quintet -- 1969 Mendocino

Hot Burrito #2 -- Flying Burrito Bros. -- 1969 Guilded Palace of Sin

At The Crossroads -- Sir Douglas Quintet -- 1969 Mendocino

A Song For You -- Gram Parsons -- 1973 GP

Me I'm Feeling Fine -- Guy Clark -- 1976 Texas Cookin'

Mr. Soul -- Neil Young -- Sugar Mountain 1968

On the Way Home -- Neil Young -- Massey Hall 1971

Journey Through the Past -- Neil Young -- Massey Hall 1971

Unknown Legend -- Neil Young -- Dreamin' Man 1992

Get Behind the Mule -- Booker T. -- 2009 Potato Hole

Reunion Time -- Booker T. -- 2009 Potato Hole

Potato Hole -- Booker T. -- 2009 Potato Hole