ENCORE Scott McMicken joins host Stephen Kallao

Scott McMicken had been working alone on his debut solo album for over a year and a half, when he realized something was missing. So, McMicken tried something radically different: He drafted a roster of musicians he’d never worked with before. That leap of faith resulted in a project called Scott McMicken and the Ever-Expanding. He joins us on the World Cafe to explain why it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

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Today’s Playlist

Old Crow Medicine Show “Miles Away” Jubilee

Scott McMicken “What About Now” WC Recording

Scott McMicken “Reconcile” WC Recording

Scott McMicken & The Ever-Expanding “Mountain Lion” Scott McMicken & The Ever-Expanding

Scott McMicken “Another One” WC Recording

Scott McMicken “All My Friends” WC Recording

Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge “Tell Me Why U Do That” Wine on Venus

Thee Sacred Souls “Love is the Way” Thee Sacred Souls

Fontaines D.C. “Favourite” Romance

Mavis Staples “Worthy” Worthy (single)

Marcus King “The Well” El Dorado

Hour Two
Eric Clapton “Let It Grow” 461 Ocean Boulevard

Dehd “Dog Days” Poetry

Patti Smith “Ask The Angels” Radio Ethiopia

Tyler Childers “All Your’n” Country Squire

The Red Clay Strays “Wondering Why” Moment Of Truth

Wet Leg “Angelica” WC Recording

Steve Winwood “Why Can’t We Live Together” WC Recording

illuminati hotties “Can’t Be Still” Power

Fountains Of Wayne “Hackensack” Welcome Interstate Managers

Wilco “Annihilation” Hot Sun Cool Shroud

XTC “Making Plans For Nigel” Drums & Wires

PJ Harvey “Down By The Water” To Bring You My Love

Radiohead “High and Dry” The Bends

The Heavy Heavy “Happiness” One Of A Kind