Category Archives: Cygnus Radio

“Read All About It!”

By Cygnus RadioNovember 25, 2016Cygnus Radio

A Heartfelt thanks to Alan Bisbort, Hartford Courant, and Ctnow.com for a wonderful article on CygnusRadio.com. Read the Entire Article on-line HERE. And a cool video HERE. Cygnus Radio

Wrong Side of the Tracks – 04/22/25

By Chip McCabeApril 24, 2025Cygnus Radio, Wrong Side of the Tracks Radioalbert king, Austin James, Billie Jo Spears, Brenda Lee, Chaparelle, Charley Pride, Henhouse Prowlers, Jeff Burnham, Jerry Reed, Mason Via, Otis Rush, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson

https://cygnusradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WrongSideoftheTracks_04_22_25.mp3 Jeff Burnham & The Insiders – DelphiniumAustin James & The Nomads – AnxiousChaparelle – Heart Broke HolidayMason Via – Oh Lordy MeHenhouse Prowlers – Look Up To The SkyAlbert King – You Threw Your Love On Me Too StrongAlbert King – Born Under A Bad SignOtis Rush – I Can’t Quit You BabyOtis Rush

The Y’Alternative #29

By Shandy LawsonApril 19, 2025Cygnus Radio, The Y'Alternative

Air date 4/16/2025 Artist Title The Meadows Brothers Sink or Swim Shandy Lawson Waltz Across Texas American Elm Me and Ana Lee Jessi Colter Standing on the Edge of Forever Slaid Cleaves The Old Guard The Nortons Constantly Waylon Jennings I’ve Always Been Crazy Guy Clark Dublin Blues Joe Ely All Just to Get to

The Metal Dad – 04/17/25

By Chip McCabeApril 18, 2025Cygnus Radio, The Metal DadBethlehem, Black Sabbath, Caronte, Deicide, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Krieg, Opia, Rokets, Skepticism, Venom

https://cygnusradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TheMetalDad_04_17_25.mp3 Iron Maiden – ProwlerRokets – OverloadCaronte – Interstellar Snakes of GoldOpia – The FadeBethlehem – Schatten aus der Alexander WelSkepticism – ForgeKrieg – NemesisDeicide – Once Upon the CrossVenom – Women, Leather and HellJudas Priest – Living After MidnightBlack Sabbath – Heaven and Hell Chip McCabeHost of The Metal Dad Radio Show (Thursdays at

Southern Accents April 18, 2025

By Travis JamesApril 18, 2025Cygnus Radio, Southern Accents

Don’t Want You No More,The BrothersIt’s Not My Cross to Bear,The BrothersBlack Hearted Woman,The BrothersI’ve Seen All Good People,YesPerfect Strangers,Deep PurpleCabo Wabo,Van HalenJust A Job To Do,GenesisIn The City,The EaglesHeat Of The Moment,AsiaMachine Gun,Jimi HendrixMagic Carpet Ride,Steppenwolfcygnus_always onA Monkey In A Suit (Is Still A Monkey),StupidityBeds Are Burning,Midnight OilLove Shack,B-52’sHard To Handle,The Black CrowesThe Wooley

Wrong Side of the Tracks – 04/15/25

By Chip McCabeApril 16, 2025Cygnus Radio, Wrong Side of the Tracks RadioAllison Krauss, Anne Murray, Dolly Parton, Gillian Welch, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Loretta Lynn, merle haggard, Ricky Skaggs, The Byrds, The Carter Family, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Statler Bothers, Wanda Jackson, Willie Nelson

https://cygnusradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WrongSideoftheTracks_04_15_25.mp3 Willie Nelson – When the Roll Is Called Up YonderThe Byrds – The Christian LifeAnne Murray – Put Your Hand In The HandWanda Jackson – One Day At A TimeDolly Parton – Wings of a DoveThe Steeldrivers – Just A Little Talk With JesusGillian Welch & Allison Krauss – I’ll Fly AwayThe Statler Brothers

Southern Accents April 11, 2025

By Travis JamesApril 11, 2025Cygnus Radio, Southern Accents

Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad,Allman Brothers BandFranklins Tower,Allman Brothers BandStick It to the Man,CatchfireThe Ballad Of Righteous And Wrong,Trey CallowayGhost Riders In The Sky,Marty RobbinsNever Trust A Stranger,The Marshall Tucker BandOne More,Engines of RuinRunnin’ With The Devil,Van HalenShakin’ The Blues,Screamin’ Cheetah WheeliesHouse Of The Rising Sun,Frijid PinkFree At Last,ChicagoBad Motor Scooter,MontroseIn A

The Metal Dad – 04/10/25

By Chip McCabeApril 11, 2025Cygnus Radio, The Metal DadAmon Amarth, Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Cannibal Corpse, Gates To Hell, Halford, Immortal, Iron Maiden, Oppresor, Sepultura, Tribunal

https://cygnusradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TheMetalDad_04_10_25.mp3 Iron Maiden – SanctuaryTribunal – IncarnadineGates To Hell – 21 SacramentsCandlemass – Black StarAmon Amarth – Death in FireImmortal – Sons of Northern DarknessHalford – ResurrectionCannibalCorpse – Staring Through the Eyes of the DeadOppressor – As Blood FlowsSepultura – Mass HypnosisBlack Sabbath – Never Say Die Chip McCabeHost of The Metal Dad Radio Show

Franorama 2.0 4/10/25

By Fran FriedApril 10, 2025Cygnus Radio, Franorama 2.0.Bob Dylan, Blondie, Bob Mould, Chequered Past, Clem Burke, Cygnus Radio, Dave Allen, Dramarama, Eurythmics, Fear, Fran Fried, Franorama 2.0, Gang of Four, Jalen Ngonda, Jimmy Destri, Johnny Wyatt, Judy Street, Kathy Valentine, Lee Ving, Lenny Welch, Miss Georgia Peach, Nancy Sinatra, Pete Best, Pete Townshend, Pow Wow, The Adult Net, The Empty Heartrs, The Fleshtones, The International Swingers, The Jam, The Jay Vons, The Linda Lindas, The Monks, The Natural Four, The Plimsouls, The Remains, The Romantics, The Soulsonic Force, The Split Squad, The Style Council, The Untamed Youth, Wanda Jackson, Wet Leg

Clem Burke. Not just the drummer for Blondie. Not by a longshot. But absolutely a huge loss

Wrong Side of the Tracks – 04/08/25

By Chip McCabeApril 10, 2025Cygnus Radio, Wrong Side of the Tracks RadioAshleigh Flynn & The Riveters, Brown Horse, Bruce Springsteen, Conway Twitty, Crystal Gayle, Dolly Parton, Don Gibson, Dottie West, Faron Young, John Conlee, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin, Porter Wagoner, Seth Walker, Sonny James, Tammy Wynette, The Lil Smokies, Willie Nelon

https://cygnusradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WrongSideoftheTracks_04_08_25.mp3 Bruce Springsteen – Glory DaysSeth Walker – Why The WorryBrown Horse – All the Right WeaknessesThe Lil Smokies – Break of the TideAshleigh Flynn & The Riveters – Good Morning, SunshineSonny James – Need YouPorter Wagoner & Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My MindFaron Young – Leavin’ And Sayin’ GoodbyeDon Gibson &

Franorama 2.0 4/3/25

By Fran FriedApril 5, 2025Cygnus Radio, Franorama 2.0Big Bad Johns, Blake Jones & the Trike Shop, Bob Mould, Cygnus Radio, Dead Kennedys, Fran Fried, Franorama 2.0, Herb Alpert, I. Jeziak & the Surfers, Jalen Ngonda, John Shafer, Johnny Tillotson, Lady Gaga, Patti Smith, Pet Shop Boys, Pigbag, Shirley Jones, The Fleshtones, The Gories, The Kinks, The Linda Lindas, The Partridge Family, The Pist, The Remains, The Untamed Youth, U2, Wet Leg, www.cygnusradio.com

My favorite band from my former home-in-exile, Fresno: Blake Jones & the Trike Shop, 2024. From left: Blake, Scott Hatfield, Mike Snowden, Mike Scott and John Shafer. Losing John is a huge blow to the tight-knit music community there.