Episode Details

THE ACOUSTIC CAFÉ is a fortnightly program featuring a mix of singer – songwriter, Celtic, Cajun, global roots, traditional and contemporary folk, blues, country blues, bluegrass, country, old timey and Americana music from Australia and around the world. Live to air, 8pm, every second Tuesday.

In this edition of The Acoustic Café we hear music from Maria Muldaur, Memphis Minnie, Tim Edey Trio, Kidnap Alice, Martin Carthy, Kate Rusby, Boys of the Lough, Guy Clark, Sue Foley, Foghorn Stringband, Rhiannon Giddens, Sileas, Tim Hart & Maddy Prior, Mark Spoelstra, KD Lang, Eliza Gilkyson, Anne Briggs, Sandy Denny, Dirk Powell, Paul Kelly with Vika & Linda Bull, The Imagined Village.

The recorded live part of the program features John Hartford.

John  Hartford was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. 

John Hartford playlist

01       Wish We Had Our Time Again

02       Lorena

03       Bring Your Clothes Back Home and Try Me On One More Time

04       Gentle On My Mind

05       Where Does an Old Time River Man Go

06       Catletsburg

07       In the Heart of the Cross Eyed Child

08       The Boys from North Carolina

Thank you for listening.