Tom Duffee

Ramblin' with Sugargrove

Tom Duffee and Rory Papania — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:33:34 +0000

On this episode of The Midnight Ramble, host Tom Duffee has Miami County band Sugargrove in the studio.

In the first segment, avid banjoist Duffee learns of the origins of Sugargrove's 1968 Gibson banjo, followed by a live performance of a pair of Bill Monroe tunes: an off-the-cuff rendition of Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and a more rehearsed instrumental, "Jerusalem Ridge."

Corndaddies live on the Midnight Ramble

Tom Duffee and Rory Papania — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:48:12 +0000

Host Tom Duffee talks with local bluegrass band the Corndaddies about the formation of their band, the fun of being street performers, and the importance of live music. The band sings about steel drivin' with their rendition of "John Henry" and answers the burning question, "What occupation will never lose their job to a machine?" Listen to find out!

Host Highlights: Tom Duffee

Juliet Fromholt and Tom Duffee — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:39:18 +0000

Host highlights features conversations between WYSO Music Director, Niki Dakota and WYSO's volunteer hosts about their programs, how they came to WYSO, etc. This week, fill-in host Juliet Fromholt chats with Tom Duffee of the Midnight Ramble. They discuss the Duffee's love of old-time music and how hosting a program on WYSO was a family affair.

The Midnight Ramble airs Saturday nights, 9pm - midnight.

Red Spurlock Live on the Midnight Ramble

Tom Duffee — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:35:29 +0000

Legendary bluegrass banjo player Red Spurlock joins Tom Duffee in the WYSO studios to share songs and stories from his career including first coming to Dayton in the 1950s and meeting fellow musician Red Allen.