The Acoustic Lounge on KSFS

The Acoustic Lounge Artist Spotlight speaks with Tristan Prettyman before her Cafe Du Nord performance in San Francisco on March 22nd. Tristan talks about touring all over the globe, the release of her new album, ‘Hello,’ and admits to us what she’d give up her music career for in a second. We’ll also have exclusive live tracks from that night’s performance. For a playlist of Tristan’s Artist Spotlight, visit the Acoustic Lounge myspace page at: myspace.com/ac...more

The Acoustic Lounge Artist Spotlight speaks with Matt White about his album, ‘Best Days’, as well as the current tour and his busy schedule for the rest of the year. We will also be playing exclusive live tracks from his January 18th performance at the Virgin Megastore in San Francisco. You can find the playlist of the podcast on the Acoustic Lounge’s myspage page at: http://www.myspace.com/acousticloungeksfs

1] Joshua James - Today. 2] Melanie Horsnell - Kiss You Again. 3] Scouting For Girls - Airplane Song. 4] Matt Nathanson - Come On Get Higher. 5] Joshua Radin w/ Ingrid Michaelson - Sky. 6] Laura Marling - Ghosts. 7] Fink - If Only. 8] Sia - Little Black Sandals 9] Fionn Regan - Put A Penny In The Slot. 10] Marcus Eaton - Top of the World.

The Acoustic Lounge sits down with Jose to talk about his critically acclaimed collaboration with Zero 7, his continuing worldwide tour, his musical influences growing up in Sweden, and he tells us how life has treated him since the release of his second album, ‘In Our Nature.’ We will also play a few tracks from his Fall 2007 Tour in the U.S.

The Acoustic Lounge welcomes Glen Hansard, the frontman of the Frames, into the Artist Spotlight to talk about the success of his hit summer film ‘Once’, touring with Bob Dylan in Australia, and the differences between the band from when they began in 1990 to today. We will also be playing live cuts from the Frames’ brief Fall tour in the US. You can find the playlist of the podcast on the Acoustic Lounge’s myspage page at: http://www.myspace.com/acousticloungeksfs

The Acoustic Lounge sits down with Jon McLaughlin in the Artist Spotlight to discuss life growing up in Indiana, an accident that nearly ended his career behind the piano, and what he has planned for the rest of the year. We will also be playing tracks from his major label debut album, ‘Indiana,’ as well as live cuts from the tour. You can find the playlist of the podcast on the Acoustic Lounge’s myspage page at: http://www.myspace.com/acousticloungeksfs

1] Scott Matthews - Passing Stranger. 2] John Butler Trio - Better Than. 3] Christopher Jak - Middle of Nothing. 4] Brett Dennen - Darlin’ Do Not Fear. 5] Stabilo - Everybody. 6] Gary Lightbody & Lisa Hannigan - Some Surprise. 7] Stephen Fretwell - Run. 8] Bill Ricchini - A Cold Wind. 9] Doubting Paris - 30 Billion Stars. 10] Virginia Coalition - This Is Him (Hurricane Song).

July’s Artists To Watch features up and coming English singer-songwriter Gary Nock, Colbie Caillat, who’s major label debut album was released on July 17th, and Nizlopi, who have had a #1 hit in England and are currently working on their second album. The Acoustic Lounge will be speaking with all three of them as well as playing some of their newest material. A playlist of the podcast is available on the Acoustic Lounge’s myspage page at: http://www.myspace.com/acousticloungeksfs. ...more

The Acoustic Lounge Artist Spotlight speaks with Ari about his new album, ‘The Break In’, as well as the road and his busy Summer schedule. We will also be playing exclusive live tracks from his May 13th performance at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco. You can find the playlist of the podcast on the Acoustic Lounge’s myspage page at: http://www.myspace.com/acousticloungeksfs

Gabe Dixon, Dave Barnes, and Eric Hutchinson call into the show to fill us in on their forthcoming new albums, as well as information on upcoming national tours.