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The Shake Out: New Orleans funk, Detroit music + more

11 August 2026 at 16:59

This week on The Shake Out: hear the Four Tops live at the Roostertail with help from audience members Marvin Gaye, the Supremes and the Everly Brothers, plus more Detroit music from Edwin Starr, Rodriguez, and Larry Knight and the Upsetters. 

You’ll also hear New Orleans funk from Eldridge Holmes and the Meters, the Beatles play ska, Beck remixes Dr. Dog, and much more.

One hour of soul and rock’n’roll on vinyl, every Tuesday at 8 p.m. with host Dave Lawson, The Shake Out on 101.9, WDET.

The Shake Out Playlist for Aug. 11, 2026

  • “Shake” – Shadows of Knight
  • “Can It Be Me” – Mel Williams

  • “I’m Gonna Cut You Loose” – George Wydell

  • “I Want My Baby Back” – Edwin Starr

  • “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You” – Earl Van Dyke and the Soul Brothers

  • “I Can’t Help Myself (live at the Rooster Tail 1966)” – Four Tops

  • “Hitch Hike (live)” – Marvin Gaye

  • “Which Way” – The Presidents

  • “How Can You Mistreat the One You Love” – Jean and the Darlings

  • “Pop, Popcorn Children” – Eldridge Holmes

  • “Pig Snoots Part 2” – Natural Bridge Bunch

  • “Hurt Me” – Larry Night and the Upsetters

  • “Fantasy Island” – Tages

  • “Buzzsaw” – The Turtles

  • “I Call Your Name” – The Beatles

  • “Soon You’ll Be Gone” – The Blues Busters with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires

  • “Pound for Pound #1” – Carlos Malcolm

  • “Street Boy” – Rodriguez

  • “Country Pie” – Bob Dylan

  • “The Hedye Rock” – The Incomparable Ralph Jones

  • “You Belong to Me” – Elvis Costello and the Attractions

  • “The Girl (Beck Remix)” – Dr. Dog

  • “Daylight” – Bobby Womack

  • “Groove Junction” – Hank Crawford

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Acoustic Café: Detroit’s APROPOS plays recent singles, archives from Karla Bonoff + more

9 August 2026 at 13:45

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café Detroit’s very own APROPOS is our in-studio guest for some recent singles, including his newest “10th Floor.” Steeped in Detroit history, APROPOS is looking forward to spreading the new sounds of Detroit far and wide.

Also on the show: archived performances from Karla Bonoff, Bruce Cockbur, ROZZI and more.

See the playlist below and listen to the episodes on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Acoustic Café Playlist for August 9, 2026

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “There’s A World” – Sufjan Stevens
  • “In The Night” – Beck
  • “It Won’t Hurt” – Dwight Yoakam (1986)
  • “Meet The New Swamp” – Jesse Welles
  • “Freedom” – Rose Cousins (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Bar, Guitar & A Honky Tonk Crowd” – Brent Cobb
  • “Long Drive” – APROPOS (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Simple” – APROPOS (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Holy Moses” – Houndmouth
  • “OurHome” – Rodrigo y Gabriela
  • “Don’t Dream It’s Over” – Neil Finn (1986)
  • “Still The One” – Orleans (Acoustic Cafe performance) (1976)
  • “Love Is A Golden Lion” – Allison Russell
  • “begged” – Olivia Rodrigo
  • “Three More Days” – Ray Lamontagne  (2006)
  • “San Marcos” – Margo Price
  • “When You Give It Away” – Bruce Cockburn (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “I Knew You Were Waiting” – Meshell Ndegeocello ft. Cynthia Erivo
  • “She Said” – Cynthis Erivo
  • “Tears Of Joy” – Leon Bridges
  • “Fig Tree” – ROZZI (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Someone To Lay Down Beside Me” – Karla Bonoff (Acoustic Cafe performance)  (1976)
  • “10th Floor” – APROPOS (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guests)
  • “Ain’t No Way” – APROPOS (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guests)

Listen to Acoustic Café with host Rob Reinhart every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org

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In The Groove: Hope Sandoval, People Under the Stairs, Beck + more

17 July 2026 at 03:02

Detroit’s hazy skies have us leaning into the mood with a smoky soundtrack. As poor air quality settles over the city, we’re also welcoming the news of Beck’s first album announcement in seven years by spinning a pair of his songs. Plus, new music from Twisted Teens, favorites from People Under the Stairs, MF DOOM, Cat Power, Mitski, and Hope Sandoval.

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for July 16, 2026 

  • “San Francisco Knights” – People Under the Stairs 
  • “Acid Raindrops” – People Under the Stairs 
  • “Doomsday (feat. Pebbles The Invisible Girl)” – MF DOOM 
  • “A Place to Go” – DJ Day 
  • “For Pete’s Sake” – Sweetwater 
  • “Draft Morning” – The Byrds 
  • “(You Caught Me) Smilin’ (Single Version)” – Sly & The Family Stone 
  • “Badu Medley” – Cousin Kula 
  • “New Beat” – Toro y Moi 
  • “A Glue Too Thick” – Hot Chip 
  • “Someone Like Me” – Röyksopp 
  • “Ruin” – Cat Power 
  • “The Homeless Wanderer” – Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru 
  • “You Ain’t the Problem” – Michael Kiwanuka 
  • “Rite of the Ancients” – The Budos Band 
  • “Spanish Grease” – Willie Bobo 
  • “Slipping into Darkness” – Funkees  
  • “Light My Fire” – Africa 
  • “I’m Confessin’” – Fabienne Delsol 
  • “Bonnie And Clyde” – Brigitte Bardot & Serge Gainsbourg 
  • “Prisencolinensinainciusol” – Adriano Celentano 
  • “Florida Water Blues” – Twisted Teens 
  • “New Age” – Blitz 
  • “Why Can’t I Touch It?” – Buzzcocks 
  • “Talk of the Town” – The Pretenders 
  • “Poinciana” – Ahmad Jamal 
  • “Showrooms” – Sam Prekop 
  • “Diving Woman” – Japanese Breakfast 
  • “Come On Let’s Go” – Broadcast 
  • “My Love Mine All Mine” – Mitski 
  • “The End of the World” – Sharon Van Etten 
  • “In The Night” – Beck 
  • “Ride Lonesome” – Beck 
  • “Let Me Get There (feat. Kurt Vile)” – Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions 
  • “Somewhere Good” – Tara Clerkin Trio 

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org. 

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Acoustic Café: In-studio guest Kevin Morby, plus archives from Keb’ Mo’, Grant Lee Phillips and more!

12 July 2026 at 13:56

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café our in-studio guest, Kevin Morby, runs through some cool versions of songs from his latest album “Little Wide Open.” After 8 albums, Kevin has cemented a reputation as one of this era’s most literate songwriters.

Also on the show, archived performances from newcomer Amelia Day, Keb’ Mo’ and Grant Lee Phillips with an 80’s classic!

See the playlist below and listen to the episodes on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Acoustic Café Playlist for July 12, 2026

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “Radio Song” – Esperanza Spalding
  • “Plans” – Brandon Flowers
  • “less” – Olivia Rodrigo
  • “Ride Lonesome” – Beck ft. Sierra Ferrell
  • “Margie” – Amelia Day (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Box Of Rain” – Satya
  • “Die Young” – Kevin Morby (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Javelin” – Kevin Morby (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Red” – Jesse Welles
  • “Fussing And Fighting” – Keb’ Mo’
  • “Keep It Simple” – Keb’ Mo’ (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Tastes Like You” – MT Jones
  • “Michigan” – Infinity Song
  • “Jersey Giant” – Evan Honer
  • “Time” – Devon Gilfillian
  • “Wave Of Mutilation” – Grant Lee Phillips (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “For What It’s Worth” – Old Crow Medicine Show
  • “No Springtime” – Allison Russell
  • “Developing My Pictures” – Willie Nelson
  • “Carolina Rain” – Rhiannon Giddens
  • “Little Wide Open” – Kevin Morby (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Dandelion” – Kevin Morby (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)

Listen to Acoustic Café with host Rob Reinhart every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org

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In The Groove: New music from Phoebe Bridgers, Palace, Beck + more

26 June 2026 at 20:38

After six years, Phoebe Bridgers returns with her first new solo album since 2020, previewing the record with the lead single “Lost Boys.” Today’s playlist also features new music from Palace, alongside artists including James Blake, Nilüfer Yanya, Radiohead, Sault, Julian Lage, Romare, and Dave Brubeck.  

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 26, 2026 

  • “Dream On” – Palace 
  • “Ride Lonesome” – Beck & Sierra Ferrell 
  • “I’d Have to Be Crazy” – Willie Nelson 
  • “The Big Idea” – Lily Talmers 
  • “I’LL BE YOUR FRIEND” – Ruti 
  • “Soft Cover” – Widowspeak 
  • “Mellow Tony” – Joe Webb 
  • “Northern Shuffle” – Julian Lage 
  • “SAME KIND OF LONELY” – Benjamin Booker 
  • “OSAKA” – Athletic Progression 
  • “Rising Son” – Takuya Kuroda 
  • “Kneel Artist” – Nilüfer Yanya 
  • “There, There” – Radiohead 
  • “Midnight Sun (king krule Remix)” – Nilüfer Yanya & King Krule 
  • “Like Swimwear (part one) [feat. Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose & Josh Johnson]” – Jeff Parker & ETA IVtet 
  • “Show Me (Thabo Tonick Remix)” – Matthew Herbert & Momoko Gill 
  • “Breathe” – Romare 
  • “Freaks” – Joshwa 
  • “Douha (Mali Mali) [Edit]” – Disclosure & Fatoumata Diawara 
  • “Yambú (feat. Daymé Arocena) [Sacred Rhythm Mix]” – Joe Claussell” 
  • “Make Something Up” – James Blake 
  • “Lost Boys” – Phoebe Bridgers 
  • “The Tower (feat. William Brittelle) [Variation]” – Wye Oak, Metropolis Ensemble & Paul Wiancko 
  • “Spinning” – Julia Holter 
  • “Fear No One” – Sault 
  • “Take Five” – Dave Brubeck 
  • “Rose Rouge” – St Germain 
  • “So Nice (Summer Samba) [Azari & III Remix]” – Astrud Gilberto & Walter Wanderley Trio 
  • “The Devil & Mister Jones” – Spoon 
  • “Big Beat Bam (Remix)” – Sister Nancy 

Listen to In The Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org. 

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Acoustic Café: A show filled with recently released cover songs featuring Mavis Staples, Lucy Dacus, Robert Plant, Al Green + more

17 May 2026 at 15:29

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café a selection of cool covers from the last 12 months, including Mavis Staples covering Porter Wagoner, I’m With Her (Paul Simon), Matt Nathanson (Billy Joel), Al Green (The Bee Gees), Low Cut Connie (Prince) and many more.

Also, there’s one brand new song courtesy of Sharon Van Etten, writing a new song in response to a story from film legend Isabella Rossellini through the SongWriter Podcast.

See the playlist below and listen to the episodes on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Acoustic Café Playlist for May 17, 2026

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “Fade Into You” – Gregory Alan Isakov ft. Sylvan Esso
  • “Sunday Morning” – Beth Gibbons
  • “Little Red Corvette” – Low Cut Connie
  • “Time In A Bottle” – Lucy Dacus
  • “Get This Groove” – Old Town Love
  • “I Go To Extremes” – Matt Nathanson
  • “The Obvious Child” – I’m With Her
  • “Panic In Detroit” – Steven Brown
  • “Satisfied Mind” – Mavis Staples
  • “L.A. Freeway” – Jade Bird
  • “You’re Cheatin’ Heart” – Beck
  • “To Love Somebody” – Al Green
  • “For Isabella” – Sharon Van Etten (SongWriter Podcast)
  • “Sail Away” – Tyler Ramsey/Carl Broemel
  • “Norwegian Wood” – Jacob Collier
  • “Kissing Other People” – kissing other ppl
  • “Kill Bill” – Vitamin String Quartet
  • “Luther” – Iron & Wine, Ben Bridwell
  • “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” – The Dandy Warhols
  • “Chevrolet” – Robert Plant
  • “Manhattan Serenade” – Rachel & Vilray
  • “Wichita Lineman” – Flea ft. Nick Cave
  • “Tomorrow, Tomorrow” – Brad Hehldau ft. Daniel Rossen
  • “Melissa” – Warren Haynes ft. Derek Trucks

Listen to Acoustic Café with host Rob Reinhart every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org

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Acoustic Café: A 2016 Michael Franti and Spearhead visit, new music by newcomer Blessing Jolie + more

10 May 2026 at 13:51

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café we’re celebrating Michael Franti’s 60th birthday by revisiting a visit from 2016. He brought his band Spearhead to The Leon Loft for a set of fun songs, politics, family and more!

Also, recordings from past in-studio guests Patty Griffin, Aimee Mann, John Moreland and more.

See the playlist below and listen to the episodes on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Acoustic Café Playlist for May 10, 2026

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “Can’t Hardly Wait (cello version)” – The Replacements
  • “Minnie” – waterbaby
  • “Gabriel” – Hiss Golden Messenger
  • “No Springtime” – Allison Russell
  • “Long Ride Home” – Patty Griffin (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
  • “Texas 1947” – Brennen Leigh
  • “Crazy For You” – Michael Franti & Spearhead (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Once A Day” – Michael Franti & Spearhead (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “No More Doggin'” – John Lee Hooker
  • “A Satisfied Mind” – Bon Iver
  • “Deep Into The Dawn” – Joe Pernice ft. Aimee Mann
  • “Patient Zero” – Aimee Mann (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
  • “Ride Lonesome” – Beck
  • “Guess I’m Doing Fine” – Beck
  • “Visitor” – John Moreland (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
  • “Pressure” – Matt Nathanson
  • “Suspended” – Matt Nathanson (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
  • “The Lone Star State” – Blessing Jolie
  • “Sing For You” – Tracy Chapman
  • “Particular” – James Hunter Six
  • “My Lord” – Michael Franti & Spearhead (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Good To Be Alive Today” – Michael Franti & Spearhead (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
  • “Say Hey” – Michael Franti & Spearhead (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)

Listen to Acoustic Café with host Rob Reinhart every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org

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In The Groove: Detroit comic Brad Wenzel is obsessed with Bob Seger, plus new music from Beck

22 April 2026 at 20:34

A new single from Beck ahead of his tour date this October 12 at the Fox Theatre, plus new music from Soulwax and Yeek. Detroit stand-up comic Brad Wenzel joins the show to talk about his Bob Seger obsession and new stand-up special “Desperate Times.” A look at the connections between jazz and hip-hop over the years, and lots more.

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for April 22, 2026

  • “Run Free (Nite Version)” – Soulwax
  • “new body rhumba” – LCD Soundsystem
  • “A Vineyard For The North” – Yard Act
  • “Underwater Love” – Smoke City
  • “Toda Cor” – anaiis, Grupo Cosmo & Luedji Luna
  • “Balm” – Bill Laurance
  • “Ride Lonesome” – Beck
  • “Seasons Come, Seasons Go” – Bobbie Gentry
  • “One of These Things First” – Nick Drake
  • “I Dig Love” – George Harrison
  • “Pretty Boys” – Paul McCartney & Khruangbin
  • “The Message Continues (DJ Harrison Remix)” – Nubya Garcia
  • “Sol” – musclecars
  • “Para Chick” – Tania Marie
  • “Daahoud” – Clifford Brown & Max Roach Quintet
  • “To RBI” – Damu The Fudgemunk
  • “All Caps” – Abstract Orchestra
  • “Grown Up (Radio Edit)” – Danny Brown
  • “House in LA” – Jungle
  • “Rose Rouge” – Jorja Smith
  • “What Kinda Music (Jordan Rakei Remix)” – Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes
  • “Till It Shines” – Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
  • “Mainstreet” – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
  • “Colonized Mind” – Prince
  • “The Cross” – Prince
  • “Ain’t That Easy” – D’Angelo and The Vanguard
  • “Transcendental Blues” – Steve Earle
  • “Nancy From Now On” – Father John Misty
  • “Heaven” – Yeek
  • “SPIDERS” – Lola Young

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

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In The Groove: Celebrating legendary drummer James Gadson, plus Jeff Parker, Beck, Waxahatchee + more

7 April 2026 at 16:42

We lost one of the funkiest drummers of all time last week—the legendary James Gadson passed away on April 2 at the age of 86.

You may not have known his name, but you certainly know the tracks he played on, including cuts from Bill Withers, Diana Ross and so many others, like Beck who helped introduce him to a new generation of musicians. In the first hour of the show, we dedicate the whole hour to Gadson and his contributions to music. Rest in rhythm to the legend.

Today’s playlist moves between soul, funk, and indie, with tracks from Marvin GayeD’Angelo and The Vanguard, alongside tracks from Courtney BarnettKurt Vile, and New Order

Newer and more experimental sounds come from artists like SBTRKTEla Minus, and Matthew Herbert & Momoko Gill, with additional moments from Jeff Parker and Nation of Language, plus more throughout the set. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for April 7, 2026 

  • “Use Me (Live)” – Bill Withers 
  • “Think I’m in Love” – Beck 
  • “Sugah Daddy” – D’Angelo and The Vanguard 
  • “Got to Be Real” – Cheryl Lynn 
  • “Dancing Machine” – Jackson 5 
  • “Paper Tiger” – Beck 
  • “Back To Manhattan” – Norah Jones 
  • “Love Hangover” – Diana Ross 
  • “Remind Me” – Patrice Rushen 
  • “I Want You” – Marvin Gaye 
  • “Where to Start” – Bully 
  • “Chance to Bleed” – Kurt Vile 
  • “Site Unseen (feat. Waxahatchee)” – Courtney Barnett 
  • “Six O’clock News” – Brennan Wedl & Waxahatchee 
  • “Dance For You” – Dirty Projectors 
  • “Jewel” – T. Rex 
  • “Greatest Dancer” – Nadine Shah 
  • “Hell Is Near (Live)” – St. Vincent & Jules Buckley 
  • “Punishers” – Die Spitz 
  • “Across That Fine Line (Working Men’s Club Remix)” – Nation of Language 
  • “Ceremony” – New Order 
  • “Vanishing Point” – Tanlines 
  • “Sungazing” – Fluoretro 
  • “Thinkin Bout You” – Flea 
  • “Like Swimwear (part one) [feat. Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose & Josh Johnson]” – Jeff Parker & ETA IVtet 
  • “Build a Nest (feat. Ruby Parker)” – Jeff Parker 
  • “Diane Charlemagne (Iman Houssein Remix)” – LEFTO EARLY BIRD 
  • “Animals” – Matthew Herbert & Momoko Gill 
  • “Back On” – SBTRKT 
  • “Berlin (Godblesscomputers Remix)” – Alexander Flood 
  • “dominique” – Ela Minus 

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org. 

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