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JamFest This Week: Buddy Guy Brings the Fire, No Nukes Rewrites Rock History, and The Jack Rubies Ignite a Dark New Chapter on NRN — We’ll Make Your Day Special

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This week on JamFest is built around what our listeners love most: real performances, real moments, and real music history—broadcast exactly the way it should be heard. From legendary festival stages to newly revived underground energy, JamFest delivers a week that feels less like a playlist and more like a living, breathing archive of great live music.

Available exclusively on TuneIn, JamFest continues its mission of celebrating live performance across genres, generations, and scenes—connecting classic recordings, modern releases, and festival culture into one continuous global soundtrack.

And this week, the spotlight is firmly on three defining moments: a masterclass from Buddy Guy, a complete broadcast of the historic No Nukes concerts, and the long-awaited return of The Jack Rubies with their brooding new single, Visions In The Bowling Alley, debuting on NRN Radio.

All Things Considered Live

Buddy Guy – Live at the Newport Jazz Festival (1994)
Mondays at 7PM EST

Few live recordings capture both authority and urgency the way Buddy Guy’s 1994 appearance at the legendary Newport Jazz Festival does. Recorded on August 14, 1994, this performance stands as one of the most electrifying festival sets of Guy’s modern era—a moment when a lifelong blues innovator stepped into a powerful career resurgence and reminded the world exactly why his influence runs so deep.

The set is built around extended, high-impact medleys that move fluidly through blues history. Guy weaves together “All Your Love (I Miss Loving You),” “Five Long Years,” and “Someone Else Is Steppin’ In (Slippin’ Out, Slippin’ In)” with unfiltered intensity, then turns around and drives straight into another explosive run featuring “Mustang Sally,” “Sweet Little Angel,” and “Feels Like Rain.”

Signature moments anchor the show, including a definitive performance of “Damn Right, I’ve Got the Blues” and a roaring take on “Hoochie Coochie Man,” forever associated with the towering legacy of Muddy Waters.

One of the most emotional highlights arrives during an instrumental tribute to his close friend Stevie Ray Vaughan, with a moving interpretation of “Cold Shot” that resonates far beyond the festival grounds.

This concert landed during a pivotal moment for Guy—following the massive success of his Grammy-winning Damn Right, I’ve Got the Blues album—and it captures a master performer reclaiming center stage in front of a global audience.
On JamFest, this is blues history presented exactly as it happened—loud, loose, and completely alive.

NewGrass Radio

Music Without Rules — Every Monday at 9PM EST

NewGrass Radio continues to redefine what modern bluegrass can be by honoring tradition while fearlessly dismantling its boundaries. Built on the philosophy of Music Without Rules, the show bridges old-school craftsmanship with genre-stretching experimentation—welcoming artists who fuse bluegrass with rock, jazz, folk, improvisational music, and modern Americana.

The show’s DNA traces directly back to the revolutionary spirit of New Grass Revival, the group whose 1970s breakthroughs opened bluegrass to new structures, audiences, and creative freedom. Their rotating and evolving lineups helped launch and elevate some of the most important innovators the genre has ever produced—artists who proved that bluegrass is not a fixed tradition, but a constantly evolving musical language.

Every Monday night, NewGrass Radio carries that legacy forward by spotlighting established masters, rising performers, and fearless collaborators who continue to expand the sound far beyond its original frame.

Live Nuggets

No Nukes – The MUSE Concerts for a Non-Nuclear Future (1979)
Tuesdays beginning at 9PM EST

Long before benefit concerts became a standard part of the music industry, the No Nukes shows set the blueprint.

Presented as The MUSE Concerts for a Non-Nuclear Future, this historic five-night stand took place at Madison Square Garden from September 19 through 23, 1979. The concerts were a direct response to the Three Mile Island nuclear accident earlier that same year—and quickly became one of the most powerful intersections of music, activism, and social awareness ever staged.

This week, Live Nuggets Radio presents a very special, fully hand-picked broadcast of the complete No Nukes performances—aired in their entirety, from opening moments through the final encore. It is not a highlight reel. It is the full historical document.

Listeners will experience a time when the live stage became a platform for political voice, cultural unity, and artistic courage—proving that rock music could move public conversation as powerfully as it moved crowds.

It remains one of the most celebrated benefit concert series in rock history—and on JamFest, it plays exactly as it was meant to be heard.

NRN Radio Show

The Jack Rubies Return With a Dark Spark on “Visions In The Bowling Alley”
Wednesdays beginning at 9PM EST

After decades away from the spotlight, The Jack Rubies are not staging a quiet comeback—they are launching a statement.

Visions In The Bowling Alley marks a striking return from the English post-punk survivors, reconnecting their original emotional volatility with a newly sharpened, modern edge. The track leans heavily into atmosphere and restraint, choosing tension over gloss and unease over comfort.

Filed loosely under alternative, garage, and post-punk, the song pulses with wiry guitar lines, shadow-soaked melodies, and an ever-present sense that something is about to fracture beneath the surface. It feels cinematic, restless, and unapologetically moody—exactly the kind of record that rewards deep listening.

On this week’s NRN Radio Show, JamFest proudly premieres Visions In The Bowling Alley as part of a hand-selected New Releases Now spotlight—introducing a new generation of listeners to a band that has rediscovered its teeth without losing its soul.

Festival Radio Show

Every Thursday — Beginning at 9PM EST

Thursday nights belong to the festival crowd.

For more than eight straight hours, Festival Radio delivers nothing but live performances pulled exclusively from the world’s most iconic music festivals. Every track, every set, every moment comes from real festival stages—bringing back the sound and atmosphere of the events you attended, loved, and still talk about.

What Is Hip?!

Fridays beginning at 10PM EST

As the weekend arrives, JamFest shifts into unmistakable New Orleans mode. Drawing from the city universally recognized as the birthplace of jazz, What Is Hip?! delivers a groove-heavy late-night blend of funk, brass, soul, and second-line spirit.

From classic influences to modern interpretations, the show keeps the heartbeat of the Crescent City pulsing straight through Friday night and into Saturday morning.

Club Night

Saturdays at 10PM EST

Saturday belongs to the dance floor.

Club Night features DJ sets, studio sessions, festival performances, and cutting-edge EDM from the world’s top electronic stages—bringing global club culture directly into your weekend.

Sunday Spunday

All Night Saturday into Sunday Morning (2AM–9AM EST)

When Saturday night refuses to end, Sunday Spunday takes over—carrying the party straight through the early hours with nonstop energy and seamless transitions.

The Gospel Lunch

Sundays from 12:30PM to 2:00PM EST

The Gospel Lunch celebrates New Orleans–style music with joy, soul, and deep cultural roots—offering a vibrant midday broadcast that blends tradition, spirit, and unmistakable NOLA rhythm.

Project Reggaeologist

Sunday Nights

From roots reggae to modern dancehall, ska, and global reggae festival recordings, Project Reggaeologist delivers a worldwide perspective on reggae culture—spanning continents, generations, and sounds in one continuous flow.

NPR News Now

Four times daily: 9AM, 12PM, 6PM & 8:30PM EST

For listeners who want to stay informed alongside their music, NPR News Now delivers concise five-minute updates from correspondents around the world—covering politics, business, culture, and breaking news throughout the day.

This week on JamFest isn’t just about what’s playing—it’s about where the music comes from, why it matters, and how it continues to shape culture across generations.

From Buddy Guy’s unforgettable festival performance, to the historic power of No Nukes, to the dark, modern spark of The Jack Rubies on NRN, JamFest is once again turning live music into memories that last a lifetime.

JamFest — We’ll make your day special.

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JamFest Presents All Things Considered Live: Bob Dylan – Folk Rogue 1964 – 1965 at the Newport Folk Festival & New Grass Radio is Tonight!

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Tonight on JamFest: Folk History, Jersey Legends, Hip-Hop Renewal, and a Night Built for Lifelong Music Memories

Tonight’s JamFest programming is designed for listeners who don’t just stream music—they live inside it. From one of the most debated turning points in American folk history, to a home-state rock performance that still defines New Jersey’s live legacy, to a deeply meaningful new hip-hop release, this is a Monday night built around moments that truly last.

Headlining the evening is a very special edition of the NRN Radio Show, presented under the banner Unveiling the Enchantment: We Will Make Your Day Special — A Memory of a Lifetime! The theme could not be more fitting for what unfolds across JamFest tonight: music that shaped culture, challenged expectations, and continues to inspire new generations of listeners.

The night begins with All Things Considered Live, airing tonight at 7:00 PM, featuring one of the most important and dramatic chapters in modern music history—Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival during the mid-1960s.

In 1964, Dylan stood as the defining voice of the folk revival. His Newport performance that year was entirely acoustic, and it confirmed his growing reputation as a songwriter capable of reshaping social and political consciousness through music. Songs such as “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Chimes of Freedom” revealed a new poetic direction—less protest-driven and more introspective, abstract, and emotionally layered. That performance cemented Dylan’s standing as the central figure of modern folk songwriting.

Just one year later, in 1965, Dylan returned to the same stage and changed the course of popular music.

Backed by a blues-driven electric band, Dylan abandoned the acoustic framework that had defined his public image. The reaction was immediate—and sharply divided. Some audience members cheered the new sound. Others openly booed. The controversy surrounding that moment has since become one of the most discussed artistic risks in twentieth-century music.

What history has made clear, however, is that Dylan’s decision to go electric helped open the door to the entire folk-rock movement. It challenged rigid genre boundaries and proved that traditional songwriting could evolve without losing its cultural power. Tonight’s broadcast revisits both of these Newport performances side by side, offering listeners a rare chance to hear how dramatically one artist reshaped his own identity in the span of twelve months.

At 9:00 PM, JamFest transitions into a completely different—but equally powerful—space with the NewGrass Radio Show, a weekly showcase for traditional roots musicians and a new generation of boundary-breaking artists who embody what the show proudly calls “Music Without Rules.” Bluegrass, folk, Americana, progressive acoustic, and cross-genre collaborations collide here, highlighting how heritage music continues to evolve without losing its soul.

Later this evening, JamFest’s Live Nuggets programming turns its focus home—straight to the heart of New Jersey music history.

Tonight’s featured live broadcast revisits one of the most revered performances ever played in the Garden State: **Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic on September 20, 1978.

This concert took place during the legendary Darkness on the Edge of Town Tour, and it represents the second night of Springsteen’s three-night hometown stand. While the first night of the run gained immediate attention due to a live radio broadcast, longtime fans and collectors have come to recognize the September 20 performance as something even more special.

By the second night, the band had completely settled into the emotional weight of the tour. The performances were looser, more expressive, and more deeply connected. The setlist unfolded with remarkable confidence, balancing raw intensity with moments of quiet vulnerability that defined Springsteen’s late-1970s creative peak.

Tonight, Live Nuggets Radio presents this entire concert in a handpicked, front-to-back broadcast, allowing listeners to experience the full arc of the show exactly as it happened—one of the most powerful live documents ever to emerge from a New Jersey stage. This special presentation airs every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM, and tonight’s airing offers a rare opportunity to revisit a defining moment in American rock history.

Anchoring the evening’s contemporary spotlight is tonight’s NRN Radio Show feature presentation, centered on the return of De La Soul and their new album Cabin In The Sky.

Released January 23, 2026 via Mass Appeal, Cabin In The Sky marks De La Soul’s ninth studio album and their first full-length project since 2016. More importantly, it represents one of the most emotionally meaningful hip-hop releases of the year.

The album carries the weight of loss following the passing of founding member Trugoy the Dove, yet the music itself never feels frozen in grief. Instead, the record moves forward with warmth, patience, and clarity. Unreleased vocals from Trugoy are woven into new compositions in a way that feels natural and alive, allowing his voice to remain an active part of the group’s present creative direction.

Tonight’s NRN Radio Show presentation, under the theme Unveiling the Enchantment: We Will Make Your Day Special — A Memory of a Lifetime!, highlights this release as a reminder of why De La Soul have always stood apart. The album is thoughtful without becoming heavy, reflective without losing humor, and rooted in classic hip-hop craftsmanship while sounding unmistakably current.

From soulful production to carefully chosen collaborations and deeply personal songwriting, Cabin In The Sky arrives as a statement of continuity—proof that legacy can move forward without rewriting itself.

Beyond tonight’s featured broadcasts, JamFest continues to offer one of the most diverse radio ecosystems anywhere online.

Festival Radio returns every Thursday night with over eight hours of nonstop performances drawn exclusively from legendary music festivals around the world. What Is Hip?! dives into the roots of jazz and its birthplace in New Orleans, tracing the lineage of one of America’s most influential art forms. Club Night transforms Saturday evenings into a global EDM showcase pulled directly from major dance festivals and DJ culture worldwide. Sunday Spunday carries the party through the early morning hours, while Gospel Lunch celebrates the vibrant sound and spirit of New Orleans-style gospel and community music. Project Reggaeologist delivers nonstop reggae, roots, dancehall, ska, and world festival performances, and NewGrass continues to bridge tradition and innovation every Monday night.

Tonight, however, stands apart.

From Bob Dylan’s revolutionary leap at Newport, to Bruce Springsteen’s unforgettable hometown triumph in Passaic, to De La Soul’s deeply human return with Cabin In The Sky, JamFest delivers a rare kind of programming—one that connects history, culture, and modern creativity in a single listening experience.

This is not just another night of radio.

This is the kind of night that becomes a memory of a lifetime.

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All Things Considered Live tonight on Jamfest is John Prine’s July 30, 2017 set at Newport Folk Festival

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  • This was a guest-heavy performance, with Prine joined by a lineup of contemporary stars.

  • Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) appeared on Bruised Orange.

  • Jim James shared vocals on All the Best.

  • Margo Price delivered the duet on In Spite of Ourselves.

  • Nathaniel Rateliff joined for Sam Stone.

  • Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) and Lucius gave a powerful rendition of Hello in There.

  • The show closed with Paradise, bringing everyone back on stage for a communal finale.

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Relive the 1963 Newport Folk Festival Tonight on All Things Considered Live on JamFest

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Few moments in American music history carry the cultural weight and lasting resonance of the 1963 Newport Folk Festival. Tonight, JamFest invites listeners to step directly into that defining summer evening as All Things Considered Live presents a rare and immersive broadcast dedicated entirely to one of the most important gatherings of the folk revival era.

As JamFest’s weekly celebration of live performance, All Things Considered Live is built around unfiltered concert recordings sourced from NPR’s legendary archives, festival stages, and historic venues across the country. Tonight’s episode delivers a time capsule experience, transporting listeners to Newport, Rhode Island, at a moment when folk music was not only a genre, but a movement shaping social conversation, artistic freedom, and cultural identity.

The centerpiece of this special broadcast is the landmark album The Newport Folk Festival 1963: The Evening Concerts, Vol. 2, originally issued by Vanguard Records in 1964. These live recordings preserve an electrifying snapshot of a festival that helped define the direction of American roots music for generations to come. Every note is charged with urgency, authenticity, and purpose — a sound that could only exist in front of a live audience during a transformative period in American history.

Listeners will hear towering performances from folk legends who helped carve the foundation of modern acoustic music. Pete Seeger commands the stage with conviction and communal spirit, while Dave Van Ronk’s gravelly intensity anchors the evening in Greenwich Village realism. Judy Collins delivers crystalline vocals that echo through the open Newport air, blending traditional material with contemporary relevance. Theodore Bikel brings theatrical gravitas, Jean Redpath introduces Celtic nuance, and Jean Carignan injects virtuosic fiddle work that expands the festival’s musical palette.

The broadcast also highlights the cultural depth that made Newport more than just a concert series. Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers provide powerful performances rooted in African American spiritual traditions, while Jackie Washington adds narrative richness and personal storytelling that reflect the lived experiences behind the songs. Together, these artists paint a complete portrait of the folk revival — not as a trend, but as a living, breathing cultural dialogue.

Throughout the evening, listeners will experience a wide spectrum of live musical moments: intimate solo ballads, vibrant ensemble sing-alongs, and performances that blur the line between concert and communal gathering. The broadcast reaches its emotional peak with the festival-closing rendition of “This Land,” an anthem that resonates with unity, hope, and the shared spirit of a generation searching for change.

What makes these recordings truly enduring is their immediacy. Unlike polished studio albums, these performances capture breath, crowd response, spontaneous phrasing, and the emotional current flowing between artist and audience. It is a reminder of why live music remains the most honest form of musical expression — and why the Newport Folk Festival continues to stand as a cornerstone of American cultural history.

All Things Considered Live elevates the experience further by weaving historical context, artist insight, and archival depth into tonight’s broadcast, making it more than a listening session — it is a guided journey through one of folk music’s most pivotal chapters.

Whether you are a longtime folk enthusiast, a roots music historian, or a first-time listener discovering Newport’s legacy, tonight’s JamFest presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear the voices, harmonies, and stories that shaped American music as it unfolded in real time.

Tune in and relive the magic of Newport 1963 — a night that still sings more than six decades later.

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JamFest Tonight: NewGrass Radio Takes Over Monday Nights — But First, NPR’s All Things Considered Live Sets the Stage

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Monday nights on JamFest are quickly becoming THE definitive destination for live music lovers — from historic folk festival performances to boundary-pushing bluegrass innovators redefining tradition for a new generation. And tonight is no exception, with a powerful one-two musical punch:
All Things Considered Live at 7PM EST, followed immediately by NewGrass Radio, our weekly celebration of “Music Without Rules!”

It’s the perfect blend of folk legacy, boundary-breaking artistry, and deep-rooted bluegrass tradition — all in one unforgettable night of programming.

7PM EST — All Things Considered Live Radio Show

“Dive into the vibrant world of NPR-driven artists, showcases, and festival stages across America.”

Each Monday at 7PM, All Things Considered Live takes listeners on a journey through the defining performances of American music. The show highlights exclusive NPR Music recordings from the Newport Folk Festival, SXSW, the 9:30 Club, and countless other genre-shaping stages.

It’s the ideal warm-up for the night — a rich, immersive hour that sets the mood with historic recordings, deep-cut gems, and one-of-a-kind festival sets.

Upcoming ATC Live Events on JamFest

December 1 — Pete Seeger Live at Newport
A riveting collection of performances from Seeger’s 1993 live album, capturing the power, spirit, and social depth of America’s folk troubadour.

December 8 — Peter, Paul & Mary: Newport 1963–65
A showcase of the trio’s most iconic festival performances, including era-defining renditions of “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “If I Had a Hammer.”

December 15 — Diana Krall at Newport Jazz Festival (1999)
A spellbinding full concert from one of modern jazz’s most elegant voices.

December 22 — Janis Joplin w/ Big Brother & The Holding Co. (1968)
A ferocious, soul-baring performance that captures Janis at her peak.

December 29 — Newport Folk Festival 1963 (The Evening Concerts, Vol. 2)
Featuring Theodore Bikel, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Dave Van Ronk, Jean Redpath, the Georgia Sea Island Singers, and a finale of “This Land.”

Every week brings something different — a musical time capsule delivered directly to your speakers.

9PM EST — NewGrass Radio Show

“A show for all ages, celebrating traditional roots and the new generation of artists forging the future of bluegrass — Music Without Rules!”

Immediately following All Things Considered Live, NewGrass Radio takes over with an energy entirely its own. This weekly broadcast highlights the innovators who broke open bluegrass in the 1970s and the new wave of artists carrying that revolution forward today.

The Formation of New Grass Revival — Where Modern Bluegrass Took Flight

In the early 1970s, a handful of forward-thinking musicians dared to expand bluegrass beyond its traditional boundaries. That daring spirit resulted in the formation of New Grass Revival, the groundbreaking group whose members included:

  • Sam Bush
  • Courtney Johnson
  • Ebo Walker
  • Curtis Burch
  • Butch Robins
  • John Cowan
  • Béla Fleck
  • Pat Flynn

Their fusion of bluegrass, rock, jazz, folk, soul, and jam-band improvisation created an entirely new musical language — and established the foundation for what we now call NewGrass or progressive bluegrass.

NewGrass Radio keeps that legacy alive every week, blending tradition with evolution, heritage with daring innovation.

Current Bluegrass News — December 1, 2025

Trey Hensley Tops the Charts

Trey Hensley scores the #1 Bluegrass Today airplay chart position for all of November with “Can’t Outrun The Blues.” His flatpicking fire and soulful vocals continue to set him apart as one of the genre’s premier rising stars.

Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100 Years

The Grand Ole Opry marks a century since its first broadcast — a monumental milestone for the world’s longest-running radio show. A celebratory event spanning country, Americana, gospel, and bluegrass honored the artists who shaped the Opry’s unmistakable sound.

Molly Tuttle Hits the Road

Grammy-winner Molly Tuttle is currently touring her new album So Long Little Miss Sunshine. She brings her virtuosic guitar work and signature songwriting to the Arlington Theatre on Sunday, December 7.

Bluegrass Christmas Tours Kick Off

Seasonal tours are already underway, including the iconic “Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas” tour — a festive showcase of holiday favorites delivered with world-class musicianship.

Local Holiday Bluegrass Releases

A local group has dropped two brand-new holiday offerings — a seasonal treat for fans craving new acoustic Christmas sounds.

Upcoming Historic & Notable Dates

December 12 — International Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day

Created by banjo player Lee Marcus, this annual celebration honors a genre that began in the Appalachian region in the 1940s and continues to thrive across the globe.

December 14 — Monroe Crossing 25th Anniversary Concert

The beloved group Monroe Crossing celebrates 25 years with their special Bluegrass Christmas concert, honoring the legacy of Bill Monroe.

Special Consensus Marks 50 Years

The legendary band Special Consensus celebrates five decades of blending traditional bluegrass with contemporary flair — half a century of influence, excellence, and innovation.

A Monday Night Designed for Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz & Everything In Between

JamFest’s Monday programming delivers a full spectrum of American roots music — honoring the history, celebrating the present, and spotlighting the next generation.

At 7PM: All Things Considered Live brings you the timeless voices of Newport, SXSW, the 9:30 Club, and beyond.
At 9PM: NewGrass Radio explodes with boundary-breaking energy and genre-defying artists.

It’s live music. It’s history. It’s innovation.
It’s Monday night at JamFest.

Tune in, turn it up, and be part of the movement — Music Without Rules.