97.3 WRIR - Richmond Independent Radio

The Lost Music Saloon opens its doors every Monday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., proudly kicking off an evening of good roots music programs on WRIR 97.3 FM here in Richmond, Virginia. The Saloon has been serving up a fine mix of Americana, alternative country, roots rock, singer-songwriter, Tex-Mex, Irish, rural blues, and all things twang for over 5 years. You'll sometimes hear shows built entirely around a theme, an artist, or a band, including occasional music-intensive and professionally-produced one-hour radio specials.

I'm always on the lookout for something new. Every month or two an entire 2-hour show is dedicated to new music - - albums, EPs and songs released within the weeks and months just prior to that show, or about to be officially released in the near future. The Saloon also gives special attention to new and rising artists, as well as older performers who may have once been household names, but are now largely forgotten by mainstream radio. You may not recognize the names of some of the artists and bands you hear played in the Lost Music Saloon, but they all have something worthwhile to offer. And who knows? You might discover a new song, album or artist speaking directly to you.

We'll see you in the Saloon!

Recent Blog Entries

6/17/13 Lost Music Saloon: June 17, 2013: 5-7 p.m.: 9th Anniversary Show!

Today’s edition of the Lost Music Saloon celebrates its own 9th birthday! It was on June 18, 2004 that the Lost Music Saloon first aired here on

WRIR. Back then it was a Friday evening show. We moved to Mondays when WRIR organized its “Roots Music Monday” line-up of programs.

It’s hard to believe that nine years have passed since that first show aired. Back then we were operating from a room about the size of a large

closet in the basement. When it rained, the floors puddled with water. The bathroom failed to work as often as not. Piles of CDs littered the floor

and any available horizontal space or table. And WRIR was only going out over the Internet back then - - no broadcasting over the air. There

were times you could count the entire listening audience on one hand.

For my 9th Anniversary, I’m doing my now-traditional re-creation of the very first Lost Music Saloon show (with just a tweak or two this year). I

trust that you won’t mind re-visiting these old friends with me.

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ENJOY!

6/10/13 Lost Music Saloon: PLAYLIST: June 10, 2012: 5-7 p.m.: All New Music, Part 2

Welcome to another "all new music" edition oif the Lost Music Saloon. Following up on last week, I'll bring you more new songs from 2013 releases, plus a few looks ahead at music coming out in the coming weeks.

So kick back and ENJOY!

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6/3/13 Lost Music Saloon: June 3, 2013: 5-7 p.m.: All New Music

Welcome to an "all new music" edition of the Lost Music Saloon. With only a few exceptions, all of the music you hear today was either already released this year, or will soon be released.

So kick back and enjoy, keeping your ears and your mind wide open - - you never know when you'll hear something new that speaks directly to you!

I'll also be giving away two tickets to see Hot Tuna this weekend.

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5/27/13 Lost Music Saloon: May 27, 2013: 5-7:00 p.m.: Memorial Day Edition

Welcome to a special Memorial Day edition of the Lost Music Saloon. Songs about war, soldiers (including ghost soldiers!), guns, bullets, protest and peace. After all, it's great to have a long weekend to enjoy picnics, beer & BBQ with family and friends, but a generous tip of the hat is just and due for those who help, and helped, keep us free and safe.
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5/20/13 Lost Music Saloon: May 20, 2013: 5-7 p.m.

Welcome to another edition of the Lost Music Saloon. Kick back and enjoy some good tunes!

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5/13/13 Lost Music Saloon: May 13, 2013: 5-7 p.m.

Welcome to another edition of the Lost Music Saloon. Tonight's show is a no-theme, no-guru, no-method collection of good music. I might lean a little more heavily in rock and pop directions tonight, but there'll still be plenty of more familiar Saloon-approved music for your ears.

So just kick back and enjoy!

Click on 'read more' below for the playlist.