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Tune in to Roots of Rhythm as Helen catches up with blues musician Michael Charles, the first Australian to be inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. Having launched his career in 1984, Michael has performed with some of the greats, including Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Jimmy Dawkins. Some 40 years later, Michael’s roots are now in the USA, and his career boasts a catalogue of forty-one releases. Listen in to hear about his upcoming show at Bird’s Basement on November 20.

Tune in to Southern Style this week to hear from Toronto’s preeminent bluegrass band, the Tone Rangers. The lineup includes Andrew Collins (mandolin, guitar, vocals), James McEleney (bass, mandolin, guitar), Chris Quinn (banjo, guitar), and Ben Plotnik (fiddle, guitar). They’ll be sharing a live bluegrass performance with Jan Dale ahead of their appearance at Bright’s Mountaingrass Festival, taking place November 14 - 16. Listen in to hear what else the band have planned while in the country.

Flawless playing with an undeniable musical connection - Laura Boosinger and Mike Compton, also known as The Knackered Ramblers (USA), are joining Jan Dale on Southern Style this Wednesday. A banjo player and vocalist, Laura is a leading figure in preserving the tradition of shape-note singing, and Mike Compton is a Grammy and IBMA Award winning mandolinist and composer. Tune in from the second half of the show for a live performance from the duo, and to hear about their upcoming shows.

Captured live to tape at Soul Messin’ Studios using vintage instruments and analogue gear, the new album 'Cookin’ The Books' from Cookin’ On 3 Burners is rich in texture and vibe - full of grit, groove, and the warmth of true performance. Their first studio album in six years, the powerful trio will be coming into PBS for a raw and soulful Studio 5 Live performance. Tune in to The Afterglow Radio Show to hear Lyndelle catch up with the band after the session.

Tune in to TNT to hear from local band King’s Vengeance. They’ll be joining Tomarch and Takla to chat about their debut album 'Overthrown' - an 11-track record of hard-hitting, diverse songs packed with pure rock ’n’ roll. The album captures the high-voltage hard rock, explosive riffs, and raw, unapologetic energy that have become synonymous with King’s Vengeance. Listen in to hear about their show at The Espy Basement on December 6.

Tune in to The Breakfast Spread this morning as Sydney-based producer and songwriter Jerome Blazé joins Milo for a round of Musical Chairs. Crafting immersive, genre-blending soundscapes that weave electronic, soul and classical textures into wonderful songs, Jerome released his sophomore album ‘Living Room’ last year. Tune in to hear his show at Town Folk Festival this Saturday, along with Punters Club on Sunday.

Folk artist Rupert Bullard blends folk sensibilities with shades of country and blues, drawing deeply from the rugged landscapes of his island home of Lutruwita/Tasmania. Currently crafting his debut album with acclaimed producer John Castle (Vance Joy, Paul Kelly), Rupert Bullard’s releases have led to sold-out shows, along with festival appearances across the country. Tune in this Thursday morning on Down By The River for an acoustic performance from Rupert.

Al Matcott's debut album 'Summer’s Coming', was a full-throated howl against global warming and the forces behind it. And now his follow-up album, 'Fake The Days Away', explores how the electronic hallucinations of the internet have pushed reality and nature aside and are, foot-to-the-floor, driving us into a death spiral of lies, paranoia, hate, and stupidity. Al Marcott chats to Crispi about the new album, tune in to hear some of Marcott’s most personal songwriting yet.