Show Categories: Sunday

A “World Cafe specialty show” refers to a special episode of the NPR radio program “World Cafe” that focuses on a particular genre or theme of music, often featuring in-depth interviews and performances from artists within that specific style, sometimes presented as a mini-series or a one-off episode depending on the topic. Sunday 4 pm- 6pm.

Key points about World Cafe specialty shows:

·         Focus on specific genres:

These shows might highlight artists from a particular genre like indie rock, Americana, blues, or world music, giving listeners a deeper dive into that musical space.

·         Curated artist selection:

The show producers carefully choose artists that represent the chosen genre, often including both established and emerging acts.

·         In-depth interviews:

Besides live performances, the specialty shows often feature extended interviews with artists, exploring their creative process and influences within the specific genre.

·         Potential for recurring themes:

Some specialty shows might become recurring segments, like a monthly “New Music Spotlight” or a seasonal “Holiday Music” feature.

Example of a World Cafe specialty show:

  • “Indie Rock Hit Parade”: A special episode focusing on popular indie rock bands with multiple live performances and interviews

Playlist for 8/17/25

  1. ZZ Top “Cheap Sunglasses” Deguello
  2. King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard “Field of Vision” Flight b741
  3. King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard “Raw Feel” Flight b741
  4. King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard “Phantom Island” Single
  5. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard “Gamma Knife” Recorded Live for World Cafe
  6. Redbone “Come And Get Your Love” Wovoka
  7. Iron & Wine “All In Good Time (feat. Fiona Apple” Light Verse
  8. Lianne La Havas “Green and Gold” Recorded Live for World Cafe
  9. Turnstile “SEEIN’ STARS” Never Enough
  10. Radiohead “Knives Out” Amnesiac
  11. St. Vincent “Los Ageless” MASSEDUCATION
  12. Jim James & Calexico “Goin’ To Acapulco” I’m Not There (soundtrack)
  13. Charley Crockett “Crucified Son” Dollar A Day
  14. Beck “Tropicalia” Mutations
  15. Clairo “Sexy to Someone” Charm
  16. King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard “Deadstick” Phantom Island
  17. Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie “Red Sun” Recorded Live for World Cafe
  18. Paula Cole “Jolene” Recorded Live for World Cafe
  19. The Wallflowers “6th Avenue Heartache” Recorded Live for World Cafe
  20. Geese “Taxes” Getting Killed
  21. Phoebe Bridgers “Motion Sickness” Strangers In The Alps
  22. Maggie Rogers “Dog Years” Recorded Live for World Cafe
  23. Haim “Everybody’s Trying To Figure Me Out” I Quit
  24. R.E.M. “Strange Currencies (Remix)” Monster
  25. Frank Turner “Peggy Sang The Blues” England Keep My Bones
  26. Third Eye Blind “Jumper” Third Eye Blind

1 Hour every Sunday at 9:00 PM with your host, Sean filled with a positive message that will feel your soul! From Skillet, NF, Elevation Disciple, Thousand Foot Krutch, Social Club Misfit, Blue October, NEEDTOBREATHE, Daughtry and others.

Playlist for 2/16/25

  1. Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You
  2. Mayday Parade – By The Way
  3. Beartooth – I Was Alive
  4. Skillet – Not Afraid
  5. Miles Minnick & IAMSU! – UNDO
  6. Derek Minor, Canon – Bands
  7. Rare of Breed – TAKE A BREATH
  8. Wolves At The Gate – Lights & Fire
  9. OVTLIER – Warriors (feat. Chris Motionless)
  10. Nesdam – The Hill
  11. Austin French – The Lord’s Work
  12. Matt Redman – 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
  13. Josh Baldwin – Made For More
  14. TAYA – Come Into The Light

Host(s): Jared Alexander

sundayschool@897theriver.com

Saturday nights at mid-night, Sunday School hits you with four hours of Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal and more. Everything from Pantera and Cannibal Corpse to Cradle of Filth and Iron Maiden.

Playlist for 8/17/25

Hour 1
Between The Buried And Me: Absent Thereafter
Periphery: Scarlet
Spiritbox: Jaded
Deadlands: Limbo
Death Angel: Wrath(Bring Fire
Nefarious: Addicted To Power
Signs Of The Swarm: Clouded Retinas
Suicide Silence: You Only Live Once
Lorna Shore: Unbreakable
Slayer: Die By The Sword
Slayer: Black Magic

Hour 2
Sodom: Trigger Discipline
Amon Amarth: We Rule The Waves
Fragments Of Unbecoming: The Seventh Sunray Enlights My Pathway
GWAR: Tyrant King
Biohazard; Forsaken
Sick Of It All: Relentless
Deadguy: Kill Fee
Amorphis: Bones
Motörhead: Heartbreaker
Patriarchs In Black: The Call
Pantera: Walk
Pantera: Drag The Waters

Hour 3
Ozzy Osbourne: Let It Die
Bruce Dickinson: Cyclops
Judas Priest: March Of The Damned
Sabaton: The Duelist
Ghost: Peacefield
Mercyful Fate: Curse Of The Pharohs
King Diamond: The Spider Lilly
Incite: Lies
Six Feet Under: Stab
Wretched: Decay
Primal Fear: Tears Of Fire

Hour 4
Helloween: Universe(Gravity For Hearts
Kataklysm: The Rabbit Hole
Malevolent Creation: Blood Of The Fallen
Vader: Rampage
Sleep Token: Caramel
Mastodon: Black Tongue
Deftones; My Mind Is A Mountain
Lord Bellal: Glory To Darkness
Gaahls Wyrd: Time And Timeless Timeline
Youth Code: No Consequences
Tool: Jambai

Host(s): Rick Galusha

KIWRBlues@gmail.com

Sunday mornings from 9 – Noon, PS Blues gives you three hours of blues, Jazz, Folk and Americana music. From the classics like Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters to the latest from Los Lonely Boys, Indigenous and others.

Playlist for 8/17/25

  1. Sue Foley / New Used Car
    2. Canned Heat / One Last Boogie
    3. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers / Blue Moon of Kentucky
    4. Blackberry Winter / You Got Lucky
    5. Koko Taylor / Come to Mama – Come to Papa (Ann Peebles, Bob Segar) [Willie Mitchell]
    6. Ann Peebles / You Keep Me Hanging On
    7. BB King w/ Tracy Chapman / The Thrill is Gone
    8. Earl King / Trick Bag
    9. Jimmy Wilson & His All Stars / Tin Pan Alley
    10. Keb Mo w/Allman Brothers / Just Another Rider
    11. Gregg Allman / Checking on My Baby
    12. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes / Ain’t Nobody’s Business
    13. Pops Staples / America
    14. Walter Wolfman Washington / What’s it Gonna Take
    15. Robben Ford / Keep on Running
    16. Van Morrison / Moondance
    17. Neville Brothers / Yellow Moon
    18. Thin Lizzy / Dancing in the Moonlight
    19. Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bad Moon Rising
    20. Black Crowes / Follow the Moon

    21. Los Lonely Boys / 16 Monkeys
    22. Monkey House / Return of the Mayfly
    23. Veda Brown / Shouting Out Love
    24. Sugarray Rayford / Human Decency
    25. The Staple Singers / We the People
    26. Koko Taylor & BB King / Blues Hotel
    27. JW Jones w/ Stanton Moore / Everything Now
    28. Quinn Sullivan / Once Upon a Lie
    29. Bonnie Raitt / When We Say Goodnight
    30. Rhiannon Giddens / If You Don’t Know How Sweet It Is
    31. Dom Flemons / Home on the Range
    32. Matt Cox / 18 Wheels
    33. Devon Allman & Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie) / Wang Dang Doodle
    34. Wet Willie / Keep Smiling
    35. Mark Knopfler/ Watch Me Gone
    36. Mike Farris / Monkey Man

Host(s): Reily

reilyhiles@897theriver.com

For over 24 years running, Planet O has been at the local music leader in the Omaha metro area. Sunday nights from 7 – 9 we hit you with two hours of nothing but Local and Regional music.

In a band? Are you an artist with new music? Want to be on Planet O? E-mail us at planeto@897theriver.com and reilyhiles@897theriver.com.  MP3’s, Wave files, or link to current music, bio and shows.

Planet O
2700 College Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

 

Playlist for 8/17/2025

Hour One   

  1. HAKIM – Romantic
  2. Jay Influential – Ghost in the Room
  3. Grace Lundy – Conversations
  4. cmft – fiji water
  5. Mad Darling – Love Me
  6. Levee – Nostalgic 4 Ur Love
  7. Cody Rathman – Seize That Moment
  8. Salt Creek – Thorn In My Side
  9. Weathered – A Belly Full of Knives
  10. The Introduction – Waste Away
  11. LGHTBRNGER – Nothing I Could Do
  12. Everbloom – The Best of Me (Cover)
  13. Color Code – Start Again
  14. Public Figure – Lindy
  15. Dream Aura – Wasted Time
  16. As Tides Rise – Stand Alone

 

Hour Two   

  1. The Tale Untold – Paper
  2. Beyond The World Ahead – Gods & Man
  3. Chasing Supernovas – A Very Comfortable Amount of Diggity
  4. Etched in Embers – Gemini
  5. Evandale – The Middle
  6. Mr E & The Stringless Kite – Mr. Mystery
  7. thick paint – i knew it was you
  8. Centerpiece – You Walked In
  9. The Hottman Sisters – Afterlife Passerby
  10. Isaiah Dominguez – Carpinteria
  11. Jacob James Wilton – Olive Tree
  12. Anna McClellan – Heart of Hearts
  13. Rascal Martinez – Waiting on You
  14. Jason Mayer – Kind Of Wild
  15. Bucka Ruse – Lipstick

Every Sunday night at 10pm – 11pm check out the best new music from around the globe. Hosted by Sat Bisla, this show is devoted to bringing you imports, indie bands and new music from around the world, spotlighting those bands that are big in other countries, but haven’t yet made it big here in the United States.

Playlist for 8/17/25

  1. Glass Cities – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.)
  2. Cult Of Venus – “Sinner” (Avenue A Records, U.S.)
  3. Deaf Havana – “Lawn Tennis” (So Recordings, U.K.)
  4. Blow – “Her World” (Ddm, France)
  5. The Molotovs – “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day” (Marshall Records, U.K.)
  6. Seafret – “Five More Seconds” (Featuring Kt Tunstall) (Nettwerk, U.K.)
  7. Vlads – “Waste It On Me” (Unsigned, Australia)
  8. Admt – “Come Along” (Bmg, U.K.)
  9. The Royston Club – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.)
  10. Finn Forster – “Broken Game” (Interval Records, U.K.)
  11. Gordon’s Grandson – “Angel” (Anti-Dismal, Australia)
  12. Masi Masi – “The Rain” (Pangea Int’l Music, U.K.)
  13. Rhett Repko – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.)
  14. *Nonē Sunshine – “Stay Gold” (Unsigned, U.S.)
  15. *Cat Serrano – “Fantasy” (Unsigned, U.S.)

Host(s): Dave

email:  newdayrisingshow@gmail.com

Sundays from 2 – 4, New Day Rising plays the best in fresh, new rock before you will hear it anywhere else. Take a look at what the future of music has to offer with bands like Bright Eyes, Low, Mastodon, and Mike Watt.

Playlist for 8/17/25

  1. Ivy – “Heartbreak” ; Bar None
  2. PJ Harvey – “Big Exit” from Stories From the City, Stories from the Sea; Island
  3. Waxahatchee – “La Loose” from Ivy Tripp; Merge
  4. St. Vincent – “Marrow” from Actor; 4AD
  5. Kim Deal – “Coast” from Nobody Loves You More; 4AD
  6. Wilco – “Spiders (Kidsmoke)” from A Ghost Is Born; Nonesuch
  7. Neko Case – “Wreck” ; Anti-
  8. Phantom Planet – “Big Brat” from Phantom Planet; Sony
  9. Superdrag – “Hellbent” from Head Trip In Every Key; Elektra
  10. Cursive – “So-So Gigolo” from Happy Hollow; Saddle Creek
  11. Sloan – “So Far Down” ; Yep Roc
  12. Chris Mars – “Popular Creeps” from Horseshows and Hand Grenades; Smash
  13. Sprints – “Rage” ; Sub Pop
  14. The Kills – “I Hate the Way You Love” from No Wow; Domino
  15. shame – “Quiet Life” ; Dead Oceans
  16. Archers of Loaf – “Harnessed in Slums” from Vee Vee; Merge
  17. The Jesus Lizard – “Armistice Day” from Rack; Ipecac
  18. Phoebe Bridgers – “Goodbye To Love” from Minions: The Rise of Gru; Decca
  19. The Mommyheads – “Architect” from One Eyed Band; self released
  20. Water From Your Eyes – “Life Signs” ; Matador
  21. Indigo de Souza – “Heartthrob” from Precipice; Loma Vista
  22. Wet Leg – “mangetout” from moisturizer; Domino
  23. Belle and Sebastian – “I Want The World To Stop” from Write About Love; Matador
  24. Sonic Youth – “Unwind” from Washing Machine; DGC

Host(s): Larry Groce

Get to Know Mountain Stage

Sundays from Noon – 2, Mountain Stage has been hosted by Larry Groce since 1983. It showcases diverse music from traditional to modern … all recorded before a live audience.

For more than 25 years has been giving radio audiences the best seat in the house for some of the world’s most renowned performers.

Playlist for 8/17/25

Hour One

  1. Town Mountain
    – Firebound Road
    – Comeback Kid
    – American Family
    – Flannery’s Reprise
    – Ruination Line
  2. Blitzen Trapper
    – Requiem
    – So Divine
    – Furr
    – Planetarium
    – Upon The Chain
    – Saturday Nite
    – Thirsty Man

Hour Two

  1. Humbird
    – Cornfields And Roadkill
    – Right On
    – Quickest Way
    – Ghost On The Porch
    – I Am Stretched On Your Grave
  2. Low Cut Connie
    – Boozophilia
    – Are You Gonna Run?
    – Revolution Rock N Roll
    – Shake It Little Tina
    – Whips And Chains
  3. David Mayfield & Company- This Land Is Your Land

Host(s): Rob Reinhart

rob@acafe.com

Every Sunday at 7am it’s 2 hours of the latest music from today’s singer-songwriting talents, plus live in-studio interviews and performances. In addition to classic songwriters like Dylan, Mitchell, Young, Cash, Browne, Prine etc., Acoustic Café wants to bring as many newer talents to the table as possible some of which contain a bit of country, rock, blues, folk, pop and more!

Playlist for 8/17/25

Hour One

  1. “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
  2. “32 Flavors”-Ani Difranco
  3. “God’s A Different Sword”-Folk Bitch Trio
  4. “Broken Wing Bird”-Kashus Culpepper w/Sierra Ferrell
  5. “Holy”-Mac DeMarco
  6. “For What It’s Worth” –Martin Sexton (in-studio)
  7. “Whiplash (acoustic)”-Kristen Ford
  8. ***INTERVIEW & MUSIC: JON MUQ
    Hello Sunshine
    Run Away
  9. “Who Wants”-Jade Bird
  10. “You Called Me Kid”-Pete Droge
  11. “Crying In The Night”-Buckingham Nicks
  12. “Races Are Run”-Cunningham Bird (in-studio)

Hour Two 

  1. “Way Up To The Sky”-Patty Griffin
  2. “Truth #2”-The Chicks
  3. “16 Military Wives”-The Decemberists
  4. “California”-Natalie Bergman
  5. “This Love Is Real”-John Prine (in-studio)
  6. “Youth Gone Wild”-Alex Williams
  7. “One Ray Of Shine”-Alison Krauss & Union Station
  8. “Redemption Song”-Bob Marley
  9. “Old Soul”-Stephen Marley
  10. ***INTERVIEW & MUSIC: JON MUQ
    Bend
    One You Love
  11. “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco