Down Yonder and Beyond on The Roots FM

06/21/2026

This Monday on BEYOND on The Roots FM - Free Form Radio, 6 pm

Join me Monday night at 6 pm as we explore music from beyond the edges of bluegrass ... or "edge adjacent" music. This week, you'll hear from a range of artists, including The Infamous Stringdusters, Andy Statman, hometown heroes Old Salt Union, and the new single from the band who'll be at Powell Symphony Hall this Wednesday, Punch Brothers. Listen live at 6 pm on TheRootsFM.org (rebroadcast Thursday night at 7 pm), also available thought the TuneIn Radio app. See you yonder ... and beyond.

06/18/2026

This Saturday on Down Yonder on The Roots FM - Free Form Radio, 11 am

It's the third Saturday of the month, so it's time for another Triple Play Saturday. This week's triple play will feature music by performing in and around the St. Louis area in the next few weeks. That includes Magoo, Punch Brothers, The Cleverlys, and a bunch of acts appearing at the Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival next month. For a complete list of bluegrass and old-time music in our area, check out the Yonder Calendar (link in first comment below), and tune into Down Yonder on TheRootsFM.org Saturday mornings at 11:00 am, also available through the TuneIn Radio app. See you yonder ... and beyond.

06/15/2026

Magoo at Atomic by Jamo this coming Sunday, June 12st. Check them out.

Magoo Jun 21, 2026 7:00 PM Doors 6:00 PM Atomic Garage Age 21+ Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado, redefining the boundaries of modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class musicianship. Known for their dynamic live performances, the band delivers a powerful....

06/15/2026

Monday Night on BEYOND on The Roots FM - Free Form Radio, 6 pm

Join me Monday night at 6 pm for a trip beyond the edges of bluegrass. This week's show features choice cuts from The Wooks, Billy Strings, and Victor Furtado, plus new music from Big Richard Band, Yonder Mountain String Band, and The Foreign Landers, plus many more. Listen live at 6 pm on TheRootsFM.org (rebroadcast Thursday night at 7 pm after The Folk Bag), also available through the TuneIn Radio app. See you yonder ... and beyond.

06/12/2026

This Saturday on Down Yonder on The Roots FM - Free Form Radio, 11 to 1 pm

I owe you a New Releases show. Normally, I would have done so last Saturday, the first of the month, but I had to celebrate the music of John Hartford. Had to. So this week I make it up to by spinning recent releases, fresh cuts of grass you might not have heard yet -- and I've got a bunch of it. Expect to hear new music from Red Camel Collective, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Benson, Dale Ann Bradley, and a bunch of others. Listen live at 11:00 on TheRootsFM.org, also available through the TuneIn Radio app. And remember, you can vote for The Roots FM as the best radio station in St. Louis in St. Louis Magazine's A-List poll. Vote once each day through June 16th. See you yonder ... and beyond.

06/08/2026

Monday Night on BEYOND on The Roots FM - Free Form Radio, 6 pm

Tony Rice was born on June 8th, 1951. Sadly, he passed away on Christmas Day 2020 at the age of 69. During his four-decade career -- from his time with the Bluegrass Alliance and J.D. Crowe & The New South to his groundbreaking work as a founding member of the David Grisman Quintet to his recordings as part of The Bluegrass Album Band and as leader of his own band, The Tony Rice Unit -- he establishing himself as the greatest guitar stylist in bluegrass and acoustic music. Following in the fingerprints of Clarence White and Doc Watson, Rice's jazz-influenced innovations influenced every guitar player who followed him. His impact on the way guitar is played in bluegrass cannot be overstated. As Monday, June 8th, is the anniversary of the birth of Tony Rice, this week's BEYOND is dedicated to the music he made. Listen live at 6 pm on www.TheRootsFM.org, also available through the TuneIn Radio app. See you yonder ... and beyond.

06/06/2026

Tony Rice's third album (his first on the Rounder label) has been re-mastered and is being re-released on Craft Recordings. Tim Stafford knows a thing or two about playing bluegrass guitar. He co-wrote the book on Tony Rice, STILL INSIDE. Stafford wrote this appreciation of the TONY RICE album for The Bluegrass Situation site. It's worth a read.

Guitarist and Tony Rice biographer Tim Stafford walks us through the vinyl and remastered digital reissue of Rice’s iconic eponymous album.

06/05/2026

This Saturday on Down Yonder on The Roots FM - Free Form Radio, 11 to 1 pm

This past Thursday, June 4th, marked the 25th anniversary of the death of John Hartford. Singer, songwriter, fiddler, banjo picker, tap dancer, riverboat pilot, TV comedy writer, radio DJ, John Hartford was all things and much more. From his early days as an aspiring country singer in Nashville to his final albums of fiddle tunes, John's music has found a home in the hearts of millions. As an entertainer, his unique approach to performances delighted audiences throughout the world. This Saturday on Down Yonder, we celebrate the musical legacy of John Hartford, playing his music and others playing his songs. Listen live at 11:00 am on TheRootsFM.org, also available through the TuneIn Radio app. See you yonder.

05/28/2026

This Monday on BEYOND on The Roots FM - Free Form Radio, 6 pm

Join me this coming Monday at 6 pm as we explore music from beyond the edges of bluegrass. This week's show will be bookended by music from two masters of the banjo, Bela Fleck and Alison Brown. In between, expect to hear an assortment of new and progressive sounds from Chris Castino & Chicken Wire Empire, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, and others. Also, I'll play cuts from the new albums by Ezra (Whippersnap) and I'm With Her (Sing Me Alive). Listen live at 6 pm on TheRootsFM.org, with a rebroadcast Thursday at 7 pm. Also available through the TuneIn Radio app. See you yonder ... and beyond.