Loudon Wainwright III joins host Raina Douris

When you think of Loudon Wainwright III, you might think of a singer-songwriter with an acoustic guitar – But on his latest album, I’d Rather Lead a Band, he’s doing just that: leading a big band. And the whole thing would never have happened if it weren’t for Martin Scorsese. Hear the story behind Loudon’s new album in a conversation with host Raina Douris, plus a special live performance.

Tame Impala “Patience” Patience (single)
Loudon Wainwright III “I’d Rather Lead A Band” I’d Rather Lead A Band
Loudon Wainwright III “A Perfect Day” I’d Rather Lead A Band
Loudon Wainwright III “A Perfect Day” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Loudon Wainwright III “These Days It Takes Two” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Loudon Wainwright III “A Father And A Son” Surviving Twin
Loudon Wainwright III “Middle Of The Night” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Rufus Wainwright “April Fools” Rufus Wainwright
Kate & Anna McGarrigle “Heart Like A Wheel” Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Sly & The Family Stone “Family Affair” There’s A Riot Goin’ On
Richard Thompson “Persuasion” Action Packed: The Best Of The Capitol Years
The War And Treaty “Healing Tide” Healing Tide
The Avett Brothers “Ain’t No Man” True Sadness

Hour Two
*Dawes “Between The Zero And The One” Good Luck With Whatever
Jenny Lewis & Serengeti “Unblu” Unblu (single)
Moby “Pale Horses” Wait For Me
The Shins “The Great Divide” The Great Divide (single)
The Lemonheads “It’s About Time” Come On Feel The Lemonheads
Angel Olsen “Shut Up Kiss Me” My Woman
The Hold Steady “Family Farm” Open Door Policy
R.E.M. “Finest Worksong” Document
This Is The Kit “Off Off On” Off Off On
The Decemberists “O Valencia” The Crane Wife
Death Cab For Cutie “Waterfalls” The Georgia EP
Low Cut Connie “Help Me” Private Lives
Band Of Horses “Is There A Ghost” Cease To Begin
Kirsty MacColl “Walking Down Madison” Electric Landlady

*Optional Song