Closer to the edge . . . . . . .

This week's show, artists with new releases, old friends with new tunes and forgotten ones, and the dependably warped look at the world

• The Old 97's
• Lucinda Williams
• The Band of Heathens
• R.E.M.

New work from old masters

• John Lee Hooker
• The New York Dolls
• Garland Jeffreys
• Graham Parker
• Warren Zevon

And the normal gaggle of pleasant surprises. The commentary today takes on a week's worth of what's been unfolding in the world, and my own take on it, which, somehow never seems to match anyone else's, anyone at all. Make it a good week, settle in and spend a couple of hours with it free here, so you don't have to buy satellite radio and search for it. The broadcast is also available now in iTunes, either as single episodes or a subscription, and it's free. Please leave a comment, or a rating, or send me an e-mail using any of the handy tools on this site to do it with, your input is what helps shape the show and it's content. Use the green "Share" button to share this with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Google Buzz, MySpace and a number of other social media. You can also become a "fan" of the broadcast on Facebook and like it there. Do a search for Desolation Angel, and you can hit the fan page for it. Take care, have a great one, get shit done, and make it count.