Artist description Much of this music comes from a different time and place, when swing was king, smoky dance halls resonated with acousic jazz & swing, and bluegrass music was was evolving from the roots of the Appalachian Mountains and melding with the blues. Music that faded with the onslaught of rock, yet was such a great influence on it. A mix of vintage swing, bluegrass, western swing, folk; covers and originals. All tied together by great playing on acoustic instruments. Vocals range from high & lonesome three part harmony, to sultry solos. The songs come all over the place; Benny Goodman, Bill Monroe, Red Foley, Asleep at the Wheel, the movie "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou", and Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers. Diane's originals span swing and bluegrass, but don't confuse the two.

Music Style bluegrass and swing

Musical Influences Asleep At The Wheel, Bill Monroe, Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers

Artist History Late Night Radio formed out of the love of performing great old tunes, whatever they may be, on acoustic instruments. There is such a wealth of songs out there, it's overwhelming. We all met at these outdoor, all weekend bluegrass festivals that dot the country. Where you jam all day, and all night, and all the next day, and all the next night, etc. Our inspiration was the Winterhawk Festival in N.Y. (known as "The Berkshire Mtn. Festival", or now as "Grey Fox"). Friends and strangers take turns, kicking off songs, as you all stand in a circle, through the heat or the darkness. These circles can evolve into bands. Thats the feel that "Late Night Radio" has on their CD and in live performances. The juxtaposition of swing & bluegrass is interesting. Bluegrass songs traditionally are about lost love, death, crime, historic events, death, death.......... a real carry over from ancient tunes brought over by early European settlers. Especially evident in Irish & English ballads. This music was locked in time in the Appalachians, and passed down generation to generation. Bill Monroe took that music, gave it a shot of adrenelin (or testosterone as some see it), added Afro-American blues, and bluegrass was born. That high and lonesome sound. Swing, on the other hand, is as shallow as a parking lot puddle. Evolving through the Depression and WWII, it was a welcome escape. It still is. We would get bored playing or listening to the same style of music. To ponder lost love and death may be a noble cause, but please give me a break. There is so much pain and sorrow in the everyday world, we think music should offer an escape from it. On the otherhand, there are some beautiful, heart wrenching songs out there that must be heard. "So many tunes, so little time".

Group Members Diane Kordas, Dave Richard, Bob Kordas CD guesta: Fran McConville, Ellen Carlson, Charlie Downey

Instruments ; resophonic guitar (Dobro-tm),upright bass, mandolin, acoustic guitar, & fiddle.

Press Reviews Hippo Press, June 28, 2001 "...they play an amalgam of styles that can be best described as bluegrass swing with major jazz overtones." Chuck Demers, Green Rooster Coffeehouse, Feb. 2001 "... people left (the concert) satisfied that they heard good music and experienced the thrill that something very human just happened..." Worcester Magazine, December 6, 2001 "...the disc has an easy going, backporch feel that evokes a laid-back jam among friends."

Location Weare, N.H. - USA

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