Rough Sundays

From underneath the bells of a medieval church in Montenegro (and then later a balcony overlooking the bay), we're back with the Queen of Gospel, a voice that was built on Sundays, Sam Cooke's original band and a story about how host Aric S. Queen stalked Otis Redding's family... twice. It's Rough Sundays, Vol. VI!  Subscribe in Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and more. 

From Northern Albania, we've got gospel from the 1930s, Senegalese goodness, live version of a now-passed on legend, 1970s soul and even a bit of Albanian street busking. Rough Sundays! Subscribe in Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, TuneIn FM and more.  

From a cafe table surrounded by gypsy jazz in Tirana, Albania (and then another cafe table, and then finally at home), it's the 4th installment of our wake-you-up show, featuring a bit of Mardi Gras magic, French "yé-yé", gospel from the 1930s, a bit of monopolized funk and a very, very special audio recording at the end. It's Rough Sundays Vol. IV! Subscribe in Spotify, Amazon, Google, etc. Hooray! 

From the lobby of the Grand Hotel de Londres — built in 1892 for passengers arriving on the Orient Express—it's our third show back with some dreamy Sunday morning picks: a summertime in New Orleans track, some local Turkish jazz from the 1970s, some forgotten Chicago gospel and why you should always be afraid of the Inkspots... plus much more. It's Rough Sundays Vol. III, live from Istanbul!           

The final show from Bangkok if host Aric S. Queen doesn't die from his going-away party hangover first. Fortunately, there are some absolute gems in here to get everyone moving (slowly) this Sunday. Lord, Lord, Lord - Shannon Powell Baby, I'm In The Mood For You - Odetta Boliviana - Ibrahaim Ferrer Yègellé Tezeta - Mulatu Astatke Ofege - It's Not Easy Louis Prima - The Next Time (Live) Subscribe in Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts and basically just about every other place except iTunes which we're still waiting for approval on.  And if you got a few bucks for the tip jar, it'd go towards the new adventure, as Aric leaves on a plane tonight. Venmo @aric-queen PayPal aric@aqueenandcountry.com Enjoy your Sunday!

From under a mosquito net in an old teak house up in the hills of Northern Thailand — back and hopefully for the last time — it's Rough Sundays! 30 minutes of 5 tracks guaranteed to get you moving after a large Saturday night.    Tracklist:   1. Yusef Lateef - The Plum Blossoms (Rudy Van Gelder Remaster) 2. Kamasi Washington - Street Fighter Mas 3. Gal Costa - Palavras No Corpo  4. Ebo Taylor - My Love and Music 5. Jimmy "Bo" Horne - Gimme Some   Click to subscribe in iTunes: Click to subscribe in Spotify   Donation info (but only a dollar or so to help pay for expenses): PayPal - aric@aqueenandcountry.com Venmo - @aric-queen   Enjoy your Sunday!   x

When things are a bit shit, there's no better remedy than a bit of ragtime. And if you're not feeling at least a little bit better after 40+ minutes of it, we don't know what to tell you. Lots of moxy in this week's episode, see! Here's what's what! - Scott Joplin – Maple Leaf Rag The Mariners Trio – Happy Feet Phil Baxter and His Texas Tommies – If I Had You and You Had Me Fred Rich & His Orchestra – As Long As We’re In Love Three Keys – Heebie Jeebies Winifred Atwell – Way Up In North Carolina Jelly Roll Morton – Mamie’s Blues Fats Waller – Christopher Columbus Ben Bernie & His Orchestra - Look Who's Here - Press play. Be happy! And don't forget to subscribe in iTunes. 

Maybe it's the shiite weather or maybe it's the amount of alcohol consumed per capita, but something about Scotland makes for a living soundtrack to slow Sunday mornings. - Beta Band – Dry the Rain The Proclaimers – I’m On My Way Belle and Sebastian – String Bean Jean Annie Lennox – A Whiter Shade of Pale Donovan – Catch the Wind Finley Quay – Your Love Gets Sweeter Teenage Fanclub w/ De La Soul – Fallin’ Bay City Rollers – Give A Little Love Frightened Rabbit – I Wish I Was Sober - This show is dedicated to the memories and families of Scott Hutchinson, Michelle Anders and Anthony Bourdain. 

Back from holiday with an absolute banger of a show. The original title was: "Sunday Morning Songs That Include the Word 'Summer' In Them That You Probably Don't Know and Even If You Do, They're So Good, You'll Want To Hear Them Again Anyway" ... But that takes an hour to write, so you're stuck with the shortened version.  Here's what's what: Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer The Flaming Lips - It's Summertime Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation The Diamonds - One Summer Night XTC - Summer's Cauldron Ruby and The Romantics - My Summer Love Anders Osbourne and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux ... Hit play! Be happy! And don't forget to subscribe in iTunes. Hooray! 

After our breakout star who is Brother Chris of the Chart Room - who was the focus of not one but two of our favorite shows - we made it a rule to never talk New Orleans without him. Meaning this week's show - another one highlighting the magic that comes from the Crescent City and during her second week of Jazzfest - we present to you half an hour (exactly!) of songs and artists you need to know from New Orleans.   Tracklist: Allen Toussaint - Soul Sister Kermit Ruffins - Drop Me Off In New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Tailgate Ramble  Tuba Fats, Peter Nissens New Orleans Jazz Band - After You've Gone The New Orleans Jazz Vipers - I Hope You're Coming Back To New Orleans Fats Domino - Walkin' To New Orleans Irma Thomas - Straight From The Heart Louis Armstrong - (When We Are Dancing) I Get Ideas The Meters - Cissy Strut ... Where y'at! [End]

Was there a better show than the one a few months back with Brother Christopher Gargiule - known to some as the "Prince of New Orleans"? We doubt it. And with Jazzfest happening kicking off this weekend in New Orleans, we thought we'd bring him back for some more of that magic that only he, and that city, can bring. Tracklist below:  Kermit Ruffins Tribute to Louis Armstrong – St James Infirmary (Live) Tab Benoit – Nothing Takes the Place of You Mahalia Jackon – Just A Closer Walk - Part One (Live) Mahalia Jackson & Louis Armstrong - Just A Closer Walk - Part Two (Live) Mos Def, Lenny Kravitz, Trombone Shorty and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band – It Ain’t My Fault Galactic with Mavis Staples – Does It Really Make A Difference Rockin Dopsie Jr – Don’t Mess With My Toot Toot [End]

Tyson Meade is one of the last great rockstars. As quirky as he is kind, as talented as 1001 Insta-famous kids these days. He and his bands Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens fueled the alternative scene of the early 90s and bands like the Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana have both accredited Meade with being the reason they exist. From hanging with Iggy to moving to Shanghai to teach English, his most-recent album which dropped yesterday and his running for congress, prepare to meet a legend deserving of the title.  David Bowie - Big Brother Patti Smith - Horses (Land)(Full studio version) Tyson Meade - Buddy Dash Flaming Lips - She's Gone Mad (Chainsaw Kittens cover) Tyson Meade - He's the Candy   ... And be sure to buy Tyson's newest album "Robbing The Nuclear Family" - in stores now!  https://www.jettplasticrecordings.com/pages/tyson-meade

It can be said that no other place - aside from Detroit - provided so many musical revolutions as England. In this episode of Rough Sundays, we look back at the history of artists you probably know, but with tracks you might not. Here's what's on tap: - Blur - Under the Westway The Good, The Bad and The Queen - 80s Life Amy Winehouse - Teach Me Tonight (Live) Elvis Costello - Shoes Without Heels The Cure - Six Different Ways The Levellers - What A Beautiful Day - Press play! Be happy.   

Why are the French such jerks? Why are they always so sad and in love at the same time? This, plus a gorgeous handful of Sunday morning Parisian tracks - await you in this week's episode... Recorded around 3am, piss-drunk, on the back streets of Pigalle. C'est magnifique, non? 

You've got a lot to do this Easter morning. Need a bit of help getting out of bed? Behold, our "Rise" edition! A quick 19-minute show of old and upbeat gospel songs guaranteed to move both believer and heathen booty.  

Famed author Denver Nicks talks about his experience in the Mississippi Delta, the art of suffering and his recent piece in Rolling Stone, as well as playing some of his favorite blues tracks. 

She's gone gold and platinum with her debut album "Bells", one of her songs has over 10 million hits on YouTube and she's graced the cover of magazines like Marie Claire. But that was only one chapter of the fascinating life of Laura Jansen. She joins the show today to talk free clothes, leaving it to work with refugees for a couple of years and what it's like returning to the music industry.  Listen and subscribe on iTunes! Photo cred: laurajansen.com 

There's the Golden Age of Gospel, and then there's the Golden Age of Live Gospel. In this week's episode, we go deep, deep into the vault of vinyl and pick out of the the best tracks ever recorded. And no matter what god you pray to - if any - prepare to be moved. 

To explain New Orleans - be it in prose or verse - is impossible. Fortunately, there's a little bar in the French Quarter, looked over by a man named Brother Chris, that comes close. From getting caught in a second line to the Mardi Gras Indians, this is just about as close as you'll get. Welcome to the Chart Room. 

Is it a genre or a sub-genre? With a range that stretches from Dusty Springfield to Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, Northern Soul can be hard one to define. Fortunately, our guest this week - writer Duncan Forgan - is here to explain it all, as well as play some of his favorite tracks.