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.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

WEFT folk, country, bluegrass, etc… top 40: 4th week of April 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
4th week of April 2008

1. Lucy Wainwright Roche – 8 More – Lucy Wainwright Roche – www.myspace.com/lwrlwr
2. Martha Wainwright – I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too – Zoë – www.marthawainwright.com
3. Jenny Scheinman – Jenny Scheinman – Koch – www.jennyscheinman.com
4. Rachael Davis – Antebellum Queens – EarthWork – www.rachaeldavis.com
5. Kathy Mattea – Coal – Captain Potato/Thirty Tigers – www.mattea.com
6. James McMurtry – Just Us Kids – Lightning Rod – www.jamesmcmurtry.com
7. Jeb Loy Nichols – Days Are Mighty – Compass – www.jebloynichols.com.uk
8. Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus – Plans Gang Aft Agley – Edge City – www.edgecitytx.com
9. Old Man Luedecke – Proof of Love – Black Hen – www.oldmanluedecke.ca
10. Heartbreak Orchestra – We Belong Apart – Heartbreak Orchestra – www.myspace.com/heartbreakorchestra
11. Steppin’ In It – Simple Tunes for Troubled Times – EarthWork – www.steppininit.com
12. The Waifs – Sundirtwater – Compass – www.thewaifs.com
13. Krista Detor – Cover Their Eyes – CoraZong – www.kristadetor.com
14. Kris Delmhorst – Shotgun Singer – Signature Sounds – www.krisdelmhorst.com
15. Lissa Schneckenburger – {Song} – Footprint – www.lissafiddle.com
16. Tony Trischka – Territory – Smithsonian Folkways – www.tonytrischka.com
17. Green Mountain Grass – As the Crow Flies – Zone – www.myspace.com/greenmountaingrass
18. South Austin Jug Band – Strange Invitation – South Austin Jug Band – www.southaustinjugband.com
19. Chatham County Line – IV – Yep Roc – www.chathamcountyline.com
20. She & Him – Volume One – Merge – www.myspace.com/sheandhim
21. Kaki King – Dreaming of Revenge – Velour – www.kakiking.com
22. Christine Albert – Paris, Texafrance – MoonHouse - www.christinealbert.com
23. Greg Greenway – Standing on the Side of Love – Sheen of Heart – www.greggreenway.com
24. Hayden – In Field & Town – Fat Possum – www.myspace.com/hayden
25. Steve Poltz – Traveling – Pounder – www.poltz.com
26. Mary Kathleen Burke – A Song in Her Heart – Greentrax – www.marykburke.co.uk
27. Kate Rusby – Awkward Annie – Pure – www.katerusby.com
28. Karan Casey – Ships in the Forest – Compass – www.karancasey.com
29. Heidi Talbot – In Love + Light – Compass – www.heiditalbot.com
30. Capercaillie – Roses & Tears – Compass – www.capercaillie.co.uk
31. Dick Gaughan – Live! At the Trades Club – Greentrax – www.dickgaughan.co.uk
32. Ahn Trio – Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac – Sony – www.ahntrio.com
33. Karen Blixt – Mad Hope – HiFli – www.karenblixt.com
34. Bex Marshall – Kitchen Table – House of Mercy – www.bexmarshall.co.uk
35. Lizz Wright – The Orchard – Verve – www.lizzwright.net
36. Woody Simmons – Mile by Mile – Deep River – www.woodysimmons.com
37. Tim O’Brien – Chameleon – Proper American/Howdy Skies – www.timobrien.net
38. Kathleen Edwards – Asking for Flowers – Zoë – www.kathleenedwards.com
39. Sally Barris – Restless Soul – Wrensong – www.sallybarris.com
40. ByrdJones – Radio Soul – ByrdJones – www.jonathanbyrd.com; www.dianajonesmusic.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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