On this week's show, DJ Andy Bargerstock honors the British group, Morcheeba (photo) described as "exuding fluffy soul style, pop melodies and trip-hop rhythms ... (while dipping) their toes into the waters of electronica." (Yahoo Music Review) Although Skye Edwards no longer performs lead vocals, the late 1990s tracks played will demonstrate why they are such an engaging group.

The program begins with a strong set of blues/jam performances by The Unseen Guest (Ireland/India), Widespread Panic (USA), James Montgomery Blues Band (USA), and Thunderclap Newman (UK) with a rare recording "Sunshine in My Life." Yes, this is the same Thunderclap Newman known for their late 1969 hit "Something in the Air" which is bound to be given an airing someday. Later, you will hear a couple of additional tracks from last week's Sounds from the Ground electronic feature group from the CD, "Kin". Listen closely for a chillout version of the James Bond theme from Double Zero.

The Fringe Nugget of the Week goes to Bo Hansson for his track, "Lothlorien" from his 1972 LP "Lord of the Rings", a curious concept album of music for the book. It is as if he developed the score for the movie to come many years later. The flavor smacks of Tolkien's trilogy. Debut CD material comes from LaDeroute's (Asheville, NC) soaring "Baba Nam Kevlam." DJ Andy is hopeful they will show up in Fairfield someday.

And, of course, there is always room on Fringe Toast for singer-songwriters like KT Tunstall, Grace Potter, Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, Fairfield's own Arthur Lee Land. It's time to lower the lights, brew the tea, and settle into a relaxing evening of fine tunes.