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Wednesday, March 08, 2006
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    Revamping Radio

    Traditional radio operators are losing out to MP3 players and Internet and satellite alternatives. How can an industry that was established in the 1920s and '30s revamp itself and become relevant again? Joining us is Paul Heine, executive editor of Billboard Radio Monitor. Roots rockers The Wood Brothers consist of Oliver and Chris Wood, musical siblings with credentials in blues, soul, gospel and country music. Chris plays bass in the progressive-jazz outfit Medeski, Martin and Wood; singer-guitarist Oliver has performed with blues-rock bands in Atlanta. Together, their new album is called "Ways Not to Lose," and they join us with a preview. And finally, a visit with piano impresario and boxing trainer, Francis Romano.

Radio Heads

A look at the state of terrestrial radio in the wake of MP3s, Satellite and Internet radio alternatives.

The sibling roots rock duo The Wood Brothers

The Wood Brothers

The sibling roots rock duo The Wood Brothers joins us.
» The Wood Brothers Web site

Music Box

Frances Romano, impresario and boxing trainer, drops by to jab with host John Schaefer.

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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