We’re proud to announce that the inaugural televised series of Music City Roots: Live from The Loveless Cafe, will premiere right here on NPT, on Sept. 13, 2013 at 7 pm central. After that it will be made available to public television stations throughout the nation. What this means is probably best summed up by NPT director of content Justin Harvey when he said the show “is a dream come true for us and for all the Middle Tennesseans who have contacted and talked with us over the years about the need to showcase Nashville’s extraordinary roots music talent to the nation.”
The full release is below. If you haven’t been to the show yet, it’s a must-do-in-Nashille event. It’s live most Wednesday nights at the Loveless Barn, so consider getting down there in the weeks ahead. Visit musiccityroots.com for schedule and performers.
NASHVILLE, TN – The inaugural televised series of Music City Roots: Live from The Loveless Cafe, will premiere on its hometown station, Nashville Public Television, on Sept. 13, 2013 at 7 pm central. Soon thereafter, the 13-episode series, distributed by American Public Television, will debut in tens of millions of homes, having received commitments from markets covering over 60% of all US households, including WNET in New York, WGBH in Boston, plus stations in Los Angeles, Austin and over 75 other markets. New markets will be added every month.
Soon thereafter, the 13-episode series, distributed by American Public Television, will debut in tens of millions of homes, having received commitments from markets covering over 60% of all US households, including WNET in New York, WGBH in Boston, plus stations in Los Angeles, Austin and over 75 other markets. New markets will be added every month.
Host Jim Lauderdale
This historic premiere answers the prayers of generations of Nashville artists, producers, businesspeople and civic leaders for a national television showcase for the diverse artistry happening in Nashville, beyond the well-publicized country music industry. Launched and run as a live radio show with a focus on artistry and community, Music City Roots celebrates the diversity and dynamism of the new Nashville and the national revival of folk and roots music.
“Music City Roots is a community of bands, fans and brands and we created the show to shine a light on musical diversity, quality and authenticity and to push that out through live radio, live streaming, syndicated radio and now nationwide television,” said Executive Producer Todd Mayo. “Our musical culture is our number one export as a city and we are all very proud to be partnering with NPT to present Music City Roots to a nationwide audience.”
“This show is a dream come true for us and for all the Middle Tennesseans who have contacted and talked with us over the years about the need to showcase Nashville’s extraordinary roots music talent to the nation,” said Justin Harvey, NPT director of content. “We couldn’t have made that dream come true without Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe, who have been the torchbearer for roots music for some time now. We’re proud and excited that it’s happening.”
“Loveless Cafe congratulates Music City Roots on the launch of this TV series. The partnership of this innovative program with the Loveless Barn, our adaptable event space professionally outfitted for light and sound located in the outskirts of Music City, has been a natural pairing,” states Mike Mitchell GM Loveless Barn.
Twelve of the season’s 13 episodes are condensed looks at shows from the Fall 2012 season of MCR. Among the performances: Musical legends like Bobby Bare and Leon Russell interpret the American songbook through folk standards and Hank Williams classics. Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale premiere songs from an acclaimed duo album. Iconic songwriting couple Robin & Linda Williams bring their experience and elegance to the stage, while bluegrass standard-bearers IIIrd Tyme Out prove why their traditional sound has made a comeback. Rockabilly star and long-time Fleetwood Mac guitarist Billy Burnette “tears it up” on the Loveless stage. We hear from leading progressive artists like Langhorne Slim, Lake Street Dive, Della Mae and HoneyHoney. The hip and important East Nashville music scene is represented by alt-country masters Elizabeth Cook, Jon Byrd and Derek Hoke. And blazing emerging talent gets spotted at Roots, including Alabama’sElizabeth Cook, Jon Byrdand Nashville’s Delta Saints and Dugas. The thirteenth show will survey some of the best performances on the show in 2013.
Production of this national broadcast is made possible by support from Belmont University, Col. Littleton, Griffin Technology and Star 129 Diamond.
About Music City Roots
Music City Roots is a weekly live radio show and HD webcast featuring the finest roots and Americana music from or passing through Nashville. Currently in its fourth year on the air, Music City Roots has broadcast the authentic sound of today’s Music City, embracing the traditional and the progressive in equal measure. Every Wednesday night at 7:00 Central, four or five guest artists perform to audience of 300-600 people in a beautiful barn at the historic Loveless Cafe, reaching the world via Livestream.com and flagship radio partner Hippie Radio, WHPY at 94.5 FM. Music City Roots is presented by Nissan, French’s Shoes and Boots, Star129, Ascend Federal Credit Union, Vietti Chili, Griffin Technology, Ole Smoky Moonshine and The Nature Conservancy.
About Nashville Public Television
Nashville Public Television is available free and over-the-air to nearly 2.4 million people throughout the Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky viewing area through its main NPT and secondary NPT2 channels, and to anyone in the world through its stable of NPT Digital services, including wnpt.org, YouTube and the PBS video app. The mission of NPT is to provide, through the power of traditional television and interactive digital communications, high quality educational, cultural and civic experiences that address issues and concerns of the people of the Nashville region, and which thereby help improve the lives of those we serve.
About the Loveless Cafe
Originally known as the Harpeth Valley Tea Room, The Loveless Motel and Cafe first started serving its famous fried chicken and biscuits in 1951 when the property was purchased by Lon and Annie Loveless. Soon they converted the rooms of the early 1900’s home into the dining room and kitchen of the Loveless Cafe and enlarged the menu to include country hams that were cured, smoked and carved on the premises. The property changed hands several times and motel operations ceased in 1985 with the 14 units converted into retail stores. The restaurant underwent a major renovation in 2004 but the world-famous biscuit recipes remains unchanged and the hickory-smoked barbecue made on-premises brings back memories (and tastes) of days gone by.
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How have they missed longtime local/everywhere artist Mark Brine. He is an essential…
Mark has been held in high regard by “innies” for years, and he deserves a listen from the producers of this show. In honor of Brine’s commitment to preserving traditional music and in recognition of his long career in the field, he was selected by the National Traditional Country Music Association’s (NTCMA) as an inductee to its America’s Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
“I could listen to him sing all night long – he does a good job that boy does.”
— Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree
“Brine could easily have been added to the cast of ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou’ without raising an eyebrow. He belongs to that group of artists whose individuality and quirkiness consign them to the periphery of what’s commercially viable. But God bless him for not just being another cog in the musical wheel.”
— James McSweeney,
Flyin’ Shoes
“A fine young man who I think has a great future.”
— Hank Snow,
Grand Ole Opry
“Since migrating from Cambridge, Mass to Nashville some three decades ago, Mark Brine has carved out a strong reputation as an uncompromising traditionalist on the country music scene which has made him one of the elder statesmen of Americana.”
— Shaun Dale,
Cosmik Debris Magazine
“Brine has made a long career of flying under the folk/country radar
for some time and has picked up a bunch of awards and recognition just the same.
A real Americana act,
Brine fuses elements of all the stuff we’ve been listening to for years that you really can’t compare to anything else that’s sure to really draw you under it’s spell.”
— Chris Spector,
Midwest Record Recap
“I think Mark Brine must be Americana’s best kept secret. A singer/songwriter for over thirty years, friend of the late and legendary pioneer fiddlin’ Sid Harkreader, Brine writes wonderful story songs about ordinary people and ordinary places. And to tell these stories, Mark has a voice that is as comfortable as a favourite coat.”
— Pete Smith,
Country Music Round Up
“Mark Brine does the best traditional American roots music that I have heard in quite a while.”
— John Shelton-Ivany’s Top Twenty-One
SOMEbody give him a listen, Mark Brine needs to be seen on next season’s shows.
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what songs did bobby bare play at this pbs program? I watched it but cannot remember one of the songs….
How have they missed longtime local/everywhere artist Mark Brine. He is an essential…
Mark has been held in high regard by “innies” for years, and he deserves a listen from the producers of this show. In honor of Brine’s commitment to preserving traditional music and in recognition of his long career in the field, he was selected by the National Traditional Country Music Association’s (NTCMA) as an inductee to its America’s Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
“I could listen to him sing all night long – he does a good job that boy does.”
— Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree
“Brine could easily have been added to the cast of ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou’ without raising an eyebrow. He belongs to that group of artists whose individuality and quirkiness consign them to the periphery of what’s commercially viable. But God bless him for not just being another cog in the musical wheel.”
— James McSweeney,
Flyin’ Shoes
“A fine young man who I think has a great future.”
— Hank Snow,
Grand Ole Opry
“Since migrating from Cambridge, Mass to Nashville some three decades ago, Mark Brine has carved out a strong reputation as an uncompromising traditionalist on the country music scene which has made him one of the elder statesmen of Americana.”
— Shaun Dale,
Cosmik Debris Magazine
“Brine has made a long career of flying under the folk/country radar
for some time and has picked up a bunch of awards and recognition just the same.
A real Americana act,
Brine fuses elements of all the stuff we’ve been listening to for years that you really can’t compare to anything else that’s sure to really draw you under it’s spell.”
— Chris Spector,
Midwest Record Recap
“I think Mark Brine must be Americana’s best kept secret. A singer/songwriter for over thirty years, friend of the late and legendary pioneer fiddlin’ Sid Harkreader, Brine writes wonderful story songs about ordinary people and ordinary places. And to tell these stories, Mark has a voice that is as comfortable as a favourite coat.”
— Pete Smith,
Country Music Round Up
“Mark Brine does the best traditional American roots music that I have heard in quite a while.”
— John Shelton-Ivany’s Top Twenty-One
SOMEbody give him a listen, Mark Brine needs to be seen on next season’s shows.
My partner and I stumbled over here different web address and thought I
might check things out. I like what I see so now i am following
you. Look forward to looking over your web page yet again.