Kevin Elliott corresponds with musicians, scours music magazines, contacts record companies, tracks down indy labels, listens for hours on end and finally culls the best of the best. His playlist influences DJs and music lovers from around the globe.

For 12 years Kevin has hosted "From The Joshua Tree Inn" which airs on Tuesday’s from 6-8pm on WEFT 90.1FM in Champaign IL.

All the years of listening have not only resulted in a radio program that has touched many, but have materialized in Kevin’s own unique take on the sound of contemporary folk in his own compositions.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

WEFT folk, country, bluegrass, etc… top 40: 3rd week of March 2008

WEFT - 90.1 FM, Champaign, IL, US
Kevin Elliott, From the Joshua Tree Inn
P: 217-359-9338
E: kelliott28@hotmail.com
W: www.kevinelliottmusic.com
B: www.folkplaylist.blogspot.com

Folk, country, bluegrass, etc… top 40
3rd week of March 2008

1. Tim O’Brien – Chameleon – Proper American/Howdy Skies – www.timobrien.net
2. ByrdJones – Radio Soul – ByrdJones – www.jonathanbyrd.com; www.dianajonesmusic.com
3. Kathleen Edwards – Asking for Flowers – Zoë – www.kathleenedwards.com
4. Lissa Schneckenburger – {Song} – Footprint – www.lissafiddle.com
5. Kaki King – Dreaming of Revenge – Velour – www.kakiking.com
6. Krista Detor – Cover Their Eyes – CoraZong – www.kristadetor.com
7. Kris Delmhorst – Shotgun Singer – Signature Sounds – www.krisdelmhorst.com
8. Jackson Browne – Solo Acoustic Vol. 2 – Inside Recordings – www.jacksonbrowne.com
9. David Wilcox – Airstream – What Are Records? – www.davidwilcox.com
10. Justin Townes Earle – The Good Life – Bloodshot – www.myspace.com/justinearle
11. Karan Casey – Ships in the Forest – Compass – www.karancasey.com
12. Heidi Talbot – In Love + Light – Compass – www.heiditalbot.com
13. The Waybacks – Loaded – Compass – www.waybacks.com
14. The Band of Heathens – The Band of Heathens – BOH – www.bandofheathens.com
15. The Weepies – Hideaway – Nettwerk – www.theweepies.com
16. Vermillion Lies – What’s in the Box? – Vermillion Lies – www.vermillionlies.com
17. We’re About 9 – Paperdust::Stardust – We’re About 9 – www.wa9.org
18. Noel Paul Stookey – Facets – Neworld – www.noelpaulstookey.com
19. Robby Hecht – Late Last Night – Robby Hecht – www.robbyhecht.com
20. Jim White – Transnormal Skiperoo – Luaka Bop – www.jimwhite.net
21. Bob Schneider – When the Sun Breaks Down the Moon – Shockorama – www.bobschneidermusic.com
22. Collin Herring – Past Life Crashing – Collin Herring – www.collinherring.com
23. The Gibson Brothers – Iron & Diamonds – Sugar Hill – www.gibsonbrothers.com
24. Beth Nielsen Chapman – Prism – BNC – www.bethnielsenchapman.com
25. Carrie Elkin – The Jeopardy of Circumstance – Carrie Elkin – www.carrieelkin.com
26. Sheryl Crow – Detour – A & M – www.sherylcrow.com
27. Melody Gardot – Worrisome Heart – Verve – www.melodygardot.com
28. Basia Bulat – Oh, My Darling – Rough Trade – www.basiabulat.com
29. Idgy Vaughn – Origin Story – Idgy Vaughn – www.idgyvaughn.com
30. Sarah White – Sweetheart – Acres for Us – www.sarah-white.com
31. Brooks Williams – The Time I Spend with You – Red Guitar Blue Music – www.brookswilliams.com
32. Eric Bibb – Get Onboard – Telarc – www.ericbibb.com
33. Billy Bragg – Mr. Love & Justice – Anti – www.myspace.com/billybragg
34. Sally Barris – Restless Soul – Wrensong – www.sallybarris.com
35. Kym Tuvim – Nothing Sweet Nothing – Retrofit – www.kymtuvim.com
36. Rachel Ries – Without a Bird – SoDak – www.rachelries.com
37. Emily Elbert – Bright Side – Full Sun – www.emilyelbert.com
38. Danny Schmidt – Little Grey Sheep – Waterbug – www.dannyschmidt.com
39. Erik Balkey – Deadpan Alley – Hudson Harding – www.erikbalkey.com
40. Jason Ringenberg – Best Tracks & Side Tracks – Yep Roc – www.jasonringenberg.com

Kevin Elliott
From the Joshua Tree Inn - the best in contemporary folk,
country & bluegrass ... & all those regions in between.
Tuesday 6-8 pm central time

WEFT, Community Radio 90.1 FM
113 N. Market St.
Champaign, IL, US 61820
217-359-9338

www.weft.org
www.kevinelliottmusic.com
www.folkplaylist.blogspot.com
kelliott28@hotmail.com
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