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Acoustic Café: Looking back at favorite in-studio moments of 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we look back on our favorite in-studio moments, plus a few artists captured live at The Leon Loft in Ann Arbor! Featured this week: Souther Avenue (pictured), Mike Reid & Joe Henry, Lady Blackbird, Chris Thile, The War & Treaty and many 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 January 4, 2026

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “Show You Love” – The Altons (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Wait” – Paul Thorn (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Empire Of Love” – Amythyst Kiah (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Half As High” – The Devil Makes Three (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “The Bridge” – Mike Reid+Joe Henry (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Like A Woman” – Lady Blackbird (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Novelty” – Jensen McRae (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Muddy Shores” – Moonrisers (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Forever Never Lasts” – Rachael & Vilray (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Sweet Abbey Girl” – Katie Gavin (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Home” – The War & Treaty (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Wild And Clear And Blue” – I’m With Her (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “One Man Holds The World Hostage” – John Moreland (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Talkin’ Doc Blues” – Ketch Secor (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Old me, New Wig” – Molly Tuttle (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Rain Or Shine” – Drew & Ellie Holcomb (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Fatal Optimist” – Madi Diaz (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Upside” – Southern Avenue (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Gavotte en rondeau” – Chris Thile (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Rust” – Mon Rovia (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “People Of Substance” – Craig Finn (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Lesson” – Joy Clark (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Jeopardy” – Penny & Sparrow (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Crushed Ice & Gasoline” – Jeffrey Foucault (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Boom” – Sierra Hull (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Sleeves Up” – Crys Matthews (Acoustic Cafe performance)

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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A look at classic albums celebrating anniversaries in 2026 (1966 – 2006)

Since we usually look at classic album anniversaries on the first Saturday of the month, this week on Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music we’ll do the same but look at the entire year!

In 2026, it’ll be the 50th anniversary for 2 classic Seger albums, a 30th for the late Aaliyah, a 20th for J Dilla’s “Donuts,” a 10th for The Raconteurs… plus debuts from The Ramones, Corrine Bailey Rae and many more.

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

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for January 3, 2026

HOUR ONE: CLASSIC ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES IN 2026

  • “Rock And Roll Never Forgets” – Bob Seger ’76
  • “Put Your Records On” – Corrine Bailey Rae ’06
  • “Hold On I’m Coming” – Sam & Dave ’66
  • “Wrap It Up” – The Fabulous Thinderbirds ’86
  • “6th Avenue Heartache” – The Wallflowers ’96
  • “Have A Talk With God” – Stevie Wonder ’76
  • “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ In My Heart” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles ’66
  • “These Boots Are Made For Walking” – The Supremes ’66
  • “Push It” – Salt N Pepa ’86
  • “So Much To Say” – Dave Matthews Band ’96
  • “Don’t Cry” – J Dilla ’06
  • “Help Save The Youth Of America” – Billy Bragg ’86
  • “SOS” – Rihanna ’06
  • “Hasten Down The Wind” – Warren Zevon ’76
HOUR TWO:
  • “(I’m A) Road Runner” – Jr. Walker & The All Stars ’66
  • “Roadrunner” – The Modern Lovers ’76
  • “She Cries Your Name” – Beth Orton ’96
  • “Tomorrow Never Knows” – The Beatles
  • “Our Song” – Taylor Swift ’06
  • “All I Want To Be (Is By Your Side)” – Peter Frampton ’76
  • “Where Did Our Love Go” – J Geils Band ’76
  • “Traveling Man/Beautiful Loser” – Bob Seger ’76
  • “Hot Like Fire” – Aaliyah ’96
  • “Tears Dry On Their Own” – Amy Winehouse ’06
  • “A Simple Desultory Phillipic” – Simon & Garfunkel ’66
  • “Blitzkrieg Bop” – The Ramones ’76
  • “Guitar Town” – Steve Earle ’86
  • “Love Hangover” – Diana Ross ’76

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Acoustic Café: Our final guest this year is Josh Ritter, plus some holiday tunes, archives + more

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Josh Ritter rounds our 2025 as our last guest of the year. Recorded at The Leon Loft in November, Josh plays songs from his new album “I Believe In You My Honeydew“.

Also, in-studio archives from Amos Lee, Shawn Colvin, Mike Doughty 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 December 21, 2025

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “This Christmas I’m Coming Home” – Leon Bridges & Norah Jones
  • “Buffalo, 1981” – Haley Heynderickx & Max Garcia Conover
  • “Clay Pigeons” – Muireann Bradley
  • “All For You” – Rhett Miller
  • “How To Love” – Buffalo Nichols (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “River” – The Accidentals
  • “You Won’t Dig My Grave” – Josh Ritter (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Truth Is A Dimension…” – Josh Ritter (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Hard Times” – Mavis Staples
  • “The Way It Will Be” – Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
  • “Small Talk” – Whitney
  • “Looks” – Mike Doughty (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Appalachian Adam’s Apple Smile” – Palmyra
  • “Store Bought Christmas” – Old Crow Medicine Show
  • “Rebel Soul” – Michael Kiwanuka
  • “I’m Gone” – Shawn Colvin(Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” – Freedy Johnson
  • “Who Knows” – Daniel Caesar
  • “Hanukkah Gelt” – The Klezmatics
  • “Bottom Of The Barrel” – Amos Lee (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Thunderbird” – Josh Ritter (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Only A River” – Josh Ritter (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Wild Ways” – Josh Ritter (in-studio guest performance)

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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Holiday music old and new, plus seasonal fun from David Sedaris’ ‘Santaland Diaries’

In this week’s episode of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music, as Hanukkah ends and Christmas week begins, naturally it’s time for the annual holiday music extravaganza!

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

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for December 20, 2025

HOUR ONE:

  • “Santaland Diaries (excerpt 1)” – David Sedaris
  • “Mi La Gozo” – Cheo Feliciano
  • “Everybody Knows It’s Christmas” – Roland Gift
  • “The Christmas Song” – Roberta Flack
  • “Christmas Time Is Here” – Jill Jack
  • “Santaland Diaries (excerpt 2)” – David Sedaris
  • “I’ll Be Your Santa Baby” – Rufus Thomas
  • “Happy Joyous Hanukkah” – The Klezmatics
  • “Santaland Diaries (excerpt 3)” – David Sedaris
  • “It’s Christmas” – Cory Henry
  • “This Christmas I’m Coming Home” – Leon Bridges & Norah Jones
  • “Mele Kalikimaka” – Jake Shimabukuro & Jimmy Buffet
  • “At The Holiday Party” – St. Vincent
  • “Happy Kwanza” – Teddy Pendergrass
HOUR TWO:
  • “Santaland Diaries (excerpt 4)” – David Sedaris
  • “Someday At Christmas” – The Accidentals
  • “No So Merry Christmas” – Michigander
  • “No So Merry Christmas” – Raul Malo
  • “Christmastime Is Here” – Spoon
  • “8 Days” – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
  • “Driving Home For Christmas” – Kathy Kosins
  • “Santaland Diaries (excerpt 5)” – David Sedaris
  • “Who Took The Merry Out of Christmas” – Staples Singers
  • “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” – Ella Fitzgerald
  • “Mistletoe And Holly” – aron!
  • “Hanukkah Blessings” – Barenaked Ladies
  • “Santaland Diaries (excerpt 6)” – David Sedaris
  • “What Are You Doing New year’s Eve?” – Herb Alpert

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Acoustic Café: Rachael & Vilray’s third album, plus archives from John Gorka, Allysha Joy and much more

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, the duo Rachael & Vilray make music that sounds like the 1940s, but it’s brand new! Rachael Price from Lake Street Dive and singer-songwriter-guitarist Vilray have created a new set of songs called “West Of Broadway.”

Also, in-studio archives from Australian soul songwriter Allysha Joy, folk stalwart John Gorka, Memphis bluesman Alvin Youngblood Hart 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 December 13, 2025

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “Teardrop” – Jose Gonzalez
  • “Pajarito” – Jose Gonzalez
  • “Not Yet Free” – Flock Of Dimes
  • “Count The Days” – Swamp Dogg ft. Jenny Lewis
  • “Big Mama’s Door” – Alvin Youngblood Hart (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “I’ll Find A Way” – Ted Lucas
  • “Forever Never Lasts” – Rachael & Vilray (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Love Comes Around” – Rachael & Vilray (in-studio guest performance)
  • “No Kings” – Jesse Welles
  • “This Morning I Am Born Again” – Haley Heynderickx/Max Garcia Conover
  • “No Time To Cry” – John Gorka
  • “Blue Chalk” – John Gorka (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “White Winter Hymnal” – The Accidentals
  • “Islands” – Whitney
  • “My Own Advice” – Belle Canyon
  • “Take Two” – Madison Cunningham
  • “Raise Up” – Allysha Joy (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Norwegian Wood” – Jacob Collier
  • “In My Life” – The Beatles
  • “Buckle” – Florence + The Machine
  • “Side Pony” – Lake Street Dive (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Just For Fun” – Beyonce
  • “Off Broadway” – Rachael & Vilray (in-studio guest performance)
  • “The Stuff” – Rachael & Vilray (in-studio guest performance)

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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Remembering the late Raul Malo, a holiday tune from Detroit’s Emma Guzman and more!

In this week’s episode of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music, remembering the sweet voice of Raul Malo in 2 studio sessions from 2009 and 2010. He died this week at age 60.

Also, new music from the duo TOMORA, Daniel Caesar, and Mavis Staples. Then we take it back to December 1965 (which is still with us every day), a Parliament classic from December 1975 and more!

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

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for December 13, 2025

HOUR ONE:

  • “Ring The Alarm” – TOMORA
  • “Conqueror” – Aurora
  • “Florescence” – Big Gigantic & Lady Blackbird
  • “If I Told You” – Lady Blackbird
  • “The Gingerbread Monster” – Emma Guzman
  • “Think For Yourself” – The Beatles (“Rubber Soul,” Dec. 1965)
  • “Get Off Of Me Cloud” – The Rolling Stones (“December’s Children,” Dec. 1965)
  • “My Generation” – The Who (“My Generation,” Dec. 1965)
  • “Linus & Lucy” – Vince Guaraldi Trio (“A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Dec. 1965)
  • “Call On Me” – Daniel Caesar
  • “Satisfied Mind” – Mavis Staples
  • “Poison In My Well” – Maggie Rose & Grace Potter
  • “You Always Win” – Raul Malo (Acoustic Cafe performance, 2009)
HOUR TWO:
  • “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Ella Fitzgerald
  • “Wonderful Christmastime” – The Accidentals
  • “Who’s That” – Brother Wallace
  • “What Good?” – Arkells
  • “Giving Up” – Michigander
  • “Give Up The Funk” – Parliament (“Mothership Connection,” Dec. 1975)
  • “Screwdriver” – Prince (“Hit N Run Phase 2,” Dec. 2015)
  • “Looking Out For #1” – B.T.O. (“Head On,” Dec. 1975)
  • “Beck N Call” – waterbaby
  • “In The Saddle” – Whitney
  • “Ignorance Is Bliss” – Alice Merton
  • “Living For Today” – Raul Malo (Acoustic Cafe performance, 2010)

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Acoustic Café: Chris Thile shares thoughts and selections from new collection of Bach sonatas and partitas

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Chris Thile (Nickle Creek, Punch Brothers, Goat Rodeo) talks about his new collection of Bach Sonatas & Partitas, and how this set is different from the Bach he recorded in 2013. Chris also explains his “daily practice of Bach” and what it means in his life!

Also, in-studio archives from Grammy nominees Molly Tuttle and Southern Avenue, plus newcomer Treanne, a peek at the upcoming Jose Gonzalez album 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 November 30, 2025

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “Afraid” – Flock Of Dimes
  • “Off Broadway” – Rachael & Vilray ft. Stephen Colbert
  • “I’m Listening” – Josh Ritter
  • “I Fell In Love” – Treanne
  • “Old Me, New Wig” – Molly Tuttle (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “We Got To Have Peace” – Mavis Staples
  • “Gavotte” – Chris Thile (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Allemanda” – Chris Thile (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Robin’s Egg” – Iron & Wine (w/I’m With Her)
  • “Emily’s Song” – Daniel Caesar
  • “Pajarito” – Jose Gonzalez
  • “Music By Men” – Florence & The Machine
  • “Beck N Call” – Waterbaby
  • “Hold On To The Light” – Jack Johnson, Hermanos Guiterrez
  • “Long Is The Road” – Southern Avenue (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Does My Ring Burn Your Finger” – Buddy & Julie Miller (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Pretty Ideas” – Amber Mark
  • “Baby Man” – Fruit Bats
  • “If God Is A Woman” – Larkin Poe
  • “Gentle On My Mind” – Alison Krauss
  • “I Made This For You” – Chris Thile (in-studio guest performance)
  • “Allegro assai” – Chris Thile (in-studio guest performance)

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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A family show for a family weekend… Family bands, family albums+ much more!

In this week’s episode of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music, family bands and family members making music together! From The Jackson 5 to Dolly Parton, oklou to The Brothers Johnson, Detroit’s The Jones Girls and some fun family in-studio performances from Acoustic Cafe.

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

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for November 29, 2025

HOUR ONE:

  • “The Hard Way” – Jimmy Cliff
  • “Many Rivers To Cross” – Delta Spirit (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Family” – Aloe Blacc
  • “Family Affair” – Sly & The Family Stone
  • “Let’s Celebrate” – The Jones Girls
  • “Alien” – Chris & Trixie Whitley (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “You Can’t Fail Me Now” – Loudon & Lucy Wainwright Roche (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Evona Darling” – Linda & Teddy Thompson (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Family Time” – Ziggy Marley (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Upside” – Southern Avenue
  • “Ode To My Family” – The Cranberries
  • “Family & Friends” – The Isley Brothers
  • “friends & family” – oklou
HOUR TWO:
  • “We Are Family” – Sister Sledge
  • “Family Reserve” – Lyle Lovett
  • “Smoky Mountain DNA” – Dolly Parton & Family
  • “I’ll Be Good To You” – The Brothers Johnson
  • “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
  • “Back In Your Head” – Tegan & Sara (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Close The Door” – The Holmes Brothers (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Key To The Highway” – Phil & Dave Alvin (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Family Bible” – Willie Nelson & Family
  • “Family Table” – Bill Withers
  • “Family Ghost” – Jeff Tweedy
  • “Nothing Compares To You” – The Family
  • “Let’s Do It Again” – The Staple Singers

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Acoustic Café: A Words + Music Show with in-studio songs and thoughts from Gregory Porter, Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovett + more

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we dip into the archives for Words + Music from past in-studio guests, including greats Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss, Gregory Porter, Joan Baez and many many 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 November 23, 2025 (all in-studio stuff!)

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “God Is God” – Joan Baez
  • “On My Side” – AHI
  • “All Day I Dream About” – Joe P
  • “Brown Eyed Lover” – Allen Stone
  • “The Joke” – Brandi Carlile
  • “Bring My Flowers” – Tanya Tucker
  • “Everything Old Is New Again” – Barenaked Ladies
  • “Stolen Moments” – Cautious Clay
  • “Ain’t Got Time For Hate” – Shemekia Copeland
  • “Telepathic” – Ani Difranco
  • “Whooping Crane” – Lyle Lovett
  • “The Moment Has Passed” – Jeff Tweedy
  • “Oh, Miss Claudia” – Rodney Crowell
  • “Hill Country Love” – Cedric Burnside
  • “Back To Me” – Grace Potter
  • “Rake” – Cowboy Junkies
  • “Sweet Talk” – Iron & Wine
  • “When You Give It Away” – Bruce Cockburn
  • “Don’t Lose Your Steam” – Gregory Porter
  • “Gentle On My Mind” – Alison Krauss
  • “El Invento ” – Jose Gonzalez
  • “Steppin’ Out” – Joe Jackson w/Graham Maby

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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Detroit rock from The City Lines and The Legal Matters, A2 Folk Fest + much more!

In this week’s episode of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music, “Double Fantasy” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono turned 45 this week, plus a look at the upcoming Ann Arbor Folk Festival—happening Jan. 30-31!

Also, we’ll remember the late songwriter Todd Snider with some neat in-studio performances from Acoustic Cafe.

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

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for November 22, 2025

HOUR ONE:

  • “Bitter Rivals” – Sleigh Bells
  • “Piranhanana” – Shovels & Rope
  • “By The End Of The Night” – Amber Mark
  • “Heartbreaker” – Indigo De Souza
  • “Wildfire Skies” – The City Lines
  • “Talkin’ Seattle Blues” – Todd Snider
  • “Dearborn” – Bahamas
  • “Godspeed” – Mavis Staples
  • “Celeste” – GoldFord
  • “Witch Dance” – Florence & The Machine
  • “Honeydew (No Light)” – Josh Ritter
  • “Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen (Night At The Opera turning 50)
HOUR TWO:
  • “Monument” – Greensky Bluegrass (A2FF, January 30)
  • “Hold On Tight” – Amos Lee (A2FF, January 31)
  • “Shake Shake” – Jon Muq (A2FF, January 31)
  • “A Little Bit Of Everything” – Dawes (A2FF, January 31)
  • “The Well” – The Crane Wives (A2FF, January 31)
  • “My Generation, Pt. 2” – Todd Snider (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Black Myself” – Amythyst Kiah
  • “I’m Losing You” – John Lennon & Yoko Ono (Double Fantasy is now 45 y/o)
  • “Bring On The Lucie (Freeda Peeple)” – John Lennon
  • “Everybody Knows” – The Legal Matters
  • “Long Haired Country Boy” – Todd Snider (Acoustic Cafe performance)

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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A deep dive into the new Mavis Staples album, the Detroit roots of an iconic country label + much more!

In this week’s episode of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music, some great covers  and originals from Mavis Staples’ new album “Sad And Beautiful World.” Plus some other songs Mavis chose by the original artists!

Also, the Detroiter who started the iconic Bloodshot Records in Chicago, new Sampa The Great, Detroit’s Nick Behnan, the late Motown artist Ted Lucas and lots more.

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

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for November 15, 2025

HOUR ONE:

  • “Sad And Beautiful World” – Mavis Staples
  • “God Speed” – Frank Ocean
  • “Cold At Night” – Mountain Goats
  • “Stay In Your Lane” – Courtney Barnett
  • “The Line” – Nick Behnan
  • “What A Racket” – Joe Jackson (as Max Champion)
  • “Hit Single’” – Joe Jackson
  • “Can’t Hold Us” – Sampa The Great
  • “Hold On To The Light” – Jack Johnson & Hermanos Gutiérrez
  • “Ain’t Nobody Making Me High” – Bartees Strange
  • “Evelyn Wood” – The Hangabouts
  • “Hater’s Anthem” – Infinity Song
  • “I’ll Find A Way (To Carry It All) – Folk Bitch Trio
  • “It’s So Easy (When You Know What You’re Doing)” – Ted Lucas
HOUR TWO:
  • “Chicago” – Mavis Staples
  • “We Got To Have Peace” – Curtis Mayfield
  • “Trixies, Pt. 1” – Squeeze
  • “From The Cradle To The Grave” – Squeeze (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “The Last Day I Went Crazy” – Kate Hinote Trio
  • “Ivy” – Old 97’s (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Castanets” – Alejandro Escovedo (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “To Be Young” – Ryan Adams (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “Rock Bottom, Population 1” – Robbie Fulks (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  • “New Rochelle (1 AM)” – Cautious Clay
  • “Change A Life” – St. Paul & The Broken Bones
  • “Everybody Needs Love” – Mavis Staples
  • Satisfied Mind” – Jeff Buckley & Gary Lucas

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Acoustic Café: The rest of the story from in-studio guest Madi Diaz, new Cautious Clay and Jacob Collier, archives from I’m With Her + more

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Madi Diaz returns as our guest, telling the second half of the story started on last year’s album “Weird Faith”. Her new one, “Fatal Optimist,” chronicles the relationship coming apart!

Also, some archived performances from Wilder Woods, Ben Taylor, I’m With Her, Bobby McFerrin and much 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 November 16, 2025

  • “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  • “Joni” – Brandi Carlile
  • “Free Man In Paris” – Joni Mitchell
  • “Flip A Coin” – Cautious Clay
  • “Offering” – Wilder Woods (in-studio performance)
  • “The Joker” – Fruit Bats
  • “Take The Joker And Run” – The Steve Miller Band
  • “Haevy Matal” – Madi Diaz (in-studio guest)
  • “Lone Wolf” – Madi Diaz (in-studio guest)
  • “Night And Day” – Ringo Starr
  • “Song For Arthur” – Natalie Bergman
  • “Run It Back” – Madison McFerrin
  • “Every Time” – Bobby McFerrin (in-studio performance)
  • “First Timer” – Elliott Smith
  • “Everybody Cares, Everybody Understands” – Brad Mehldau
  • “You Can Close Your Eyes” – Jacob Collier
  • “Nothing I Can Do” – Ben Taylor (in-studio performance)
  • “Tonight, Tonight” – Leslie Odum, Jr.
  • “Thirty Three – Smashing Pumpkins
  • “Tie You Down” – HAIM ft. Bon Iver
  • “Mother Eagle (Sing Me Alive)” – I’m With Her (in-studio performance)
  • “Partita No. 3 in E Major – Preludio ” – Chris Thile
  • “If Time Does” – Madi Diaz (in-studio guest)
  • “Fatal Optimist” – Madi Diaz (in-studio guest)

Listen to Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org

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