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Roots and More This page will feature playlists and information from the show Roots and More which is broadcast Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 on WXOJ, Valley Free Radio.

Roots and More, hosted by Bill Madden, airs Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 on 103.3 WXOJ, Valley Free Radio (valleyfreeradio.org) in Northampton, MA. The show features the best in Americana and roots music. From blues, folk, and rock to Cajun, zydeco, and alternative country, Roots and More brings you emerging artists, new releases, and older favorites. For questions about the music heard on Roots and More, email Bill Madden at [email protected]

02/03/2025

As always, 'Roots and More' airs on 'Fat Tuesday', the final day of Carnival in New Orleans, so I'll be playing several Cajun and zydeco tunes in recognition of Mardi Gras. I'll also be playing songs by many of the artists who'll be performing at next weekend's Back Porch Festival 2025 in Northampton. In addition, I'll be recognizing the birthdays of Townes Van Zandt, Wes Montgomery, Doc Watson, and Peter Wolf. We'll also hear tunes from recent releases by Christina Vane, Olive Klug, Chatham Rabbits, Max Wareham, GA 20, Shelby Means, and Miss Tess. That's a lot to fit into 2 hours, but I think I can do it! For the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

24/02/2025

This week on 'Roots and More' I'll be recognizing the birthdays of George Harrison, Fats Domino, Johnny Cash, Ralph Stanley, and Noam Pikelny. We'll also hear tunes from new releases by Chatham Rabbits, Olive Klug, Christina Vane, Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Jason Isbell, and Nefesh Mountain. For all that and lots more of the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

17/02/2025

This week on 'Roots and More' I'll be doing a special Black History Month show. Going back to folks like Little Richard, Ruth Brown, Big Mama Thornton, and the great Motown bands right on thorough to current artists like Allison Russell, Tray Wellington, Valerie June, and Charley Crockett. I'll also be recognizing the birthdays of Nina Simone, Smokey Robinson, Rhiannon Giddens, and Irma Thomas. For a great two hours of music celebrating the contribution of black artists over the past 7+ decades, tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

10/02/2025

This week on Roots and More I'll be recognizing the birthdays of Carole King, Michael Doucet, Slim Harpo, Eric Andersen, and Thomas Edison. There will also be a shout-out to the Hoosac Tunnel which opened this week in 1875. We'll also hear tunes from recent releases by Alison Krauss & Union Station, Solas, Sierra Hull, Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson, Nefesh Mountain, Chaparelle, and Willow Avalon. For the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

I enjoyed an evening of excellent acoustic music featuring Eli West and Stephanie Coleman at the Parlor Room in Northamp...
08/02/2025

I enjoyed an evening of excellent acoustic music featuring Eli West and Stephanie Coleman at the Parlor Room in Northampton last night. It was great to share the music with friends Peter Anderson and Ed Malachowski.

03/02/2025

Tomorrow on 'Roots and More' I'll be recognizing the birthdays of Rosa Parks, Bob Marley, Tom Rush, Barrett Strong, Al Kooper, and Hal Blaine. We'll also hear a tune from the Flying Burrito Brothers album 'Gilded Palace of Sin' which was released this week in 1969, and one from Neil Young's 'Harvest' which was released on Feb. 1st, 1972. In addition, we'll hear recent releases by The Devil Makes Three, multiple Grammy winner Sierra Ferrell, Heather Maloney, Jason Isbell, and Willow Avalon. I'll also be playing a song by Marianne Faithful, who died last week at the age of 78. For the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

28/10/2024

Tomorrow on Roots and More I'll be playing one set of tunes whose titles have a little something to do with Halloween. I'll also be playing a few Grateful Dead songs written and sung by Phil Lesh, longtime bass player for the Dead who died last Friday at the age of 74. I'll be recognizing the birthdays this week of Grace Slick, Peter Green, k.d. lang, Ben Harper, and Lyle Lovett. We'll also hear a tune from the Creedence album 'Willie and the Poor Boys" which was released Oct. 29th, 1969. Plus, we'll hear songs from several recently released albums, including the new one from Amythyst Kiah. For the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

I noticed these small sumacs while walking along the Connecticut in Hadley on Friday. I liked the contrast between the ...
27/10/2024

I noticed these small sumacs while walking along the Connecticut in Hadley on Friday. I liked the contrast between the sunlit sumacs and the reflections on the water.

The annual sidewalk chalk art festival was held in Northampton today. We look forward to it every autumn, Here are som...
26/10/2024

The annual sidewalk chalk art festival was held in Northampton today. We look forward to it every autumn, Here are some of our favorites.

How quickly they leave. I took these shots of the poplar in our backyard Tuesday and Wednesday.
24/10/2024

How quickly they leave. I took these shots of the poplar in our backyard Tuesday and Wednesday.

21/10/2024

I have several artist birthdays to recognize on Roots and More this week including Shelby Lynne, Josh Ritter, Steve Cropper, and Natalie Merchant. We'll also hear a song from Dylan's 'New Morning' which was released this week in 1970, and one from J.J. Cale's first album 'Naturally', released this week in 1971. In addition I'll play tunes from recent releases by Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, Twisted Pine, Jerron Paxton, Joy Oladokun, Sturgill Simpson, Billy Strings, Jeffrey Foucault, Chaparelle, and one from a tribute album to David Olney. For the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

A few recents photos: early morning fog Thursday in Cheshire; Connecticut River, Friday morning; Chesterfield Gorge, Fri...
21/10/2024

A few recents photos: early morning fog Thursday in Cheshire; Connecticut River, Friday morning; Chesterfield Gorge, Friday afternoon; sun and smoke at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, Saturday.

Sarah and I in Eastham, a little over a week ago. Even though the t-shirt wasn't planned here's a shout out to Jim Olse...
14/10/2024

Sarah and I in Eastham, a little over a week ago. Even though the t-shirt wasn't planned here's a shout out to Jim Olsen, Peter Hamelin, and all the folks over the years at Signature Sounds Presents and The Parlor Room who have been bringing terrific live music to the Northampton area.

14/10/2024

Tomorrow on Roots and More I'll be recognizing the birthdays of Paul Simon, Chuck Berry, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Bob Weir, and Barry McGuire. We'll hear music from recent releases by Twisted Pine, Joan Shelley, Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, Billy Strings, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Charley Crockett, Jacob Jolliff, and India Ramey. For the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

Fog on the Connecticut River this morning in Hadley.
09/10/2024

Fog on the Connecticut River this morning in Hadley.

When we're at Lecount Hollow Beach I can't resist taking a few shots of surfers (including a couple of pretty good wipe-...
08/10/2024

When we're at Lecount Hollow Beach I can't resist taking a few shots of surfers (including a couple of pretty good wipe-outs).

07/10/2024

This week on Roots and More I'll be recognizing the birthdays of John Lennon, John Prine, Thelonious Monk, Jackson Browne, Sam Moore, David Hidalgo, and John Mellencamp. I'll be playing a single that was released by the Beach Boys this week in 1966. We'll also hear tunes from recent releases by Sturgill Simpson, Bella White, Tray Wellington, Billy Strings, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Po' Ramblin' Boys, and Bonny Light Horseman. For the best in roots music tune in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 at Valley Free Radio in Northampton.

A few more from the Cape.
06/10/2024

A few more from the Cape.

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