The top music lists of 2014 are being released all over the place. Tune in for Katie B.’s Top Tunes of 2014 Wed. December 10 on Stormy Weather, 9-11 p.m., KRNN 102.7 FM in Juneau and Douglas, AK .
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Mary Queen of Scots on Crosscurrents, 12/8
A life of regal romance and political plots would end in the imprisonment and execution of the Queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart born on this day in 1542. Gavin and Wyatt gaze up at Mary who was held captive in Fotheringhay Castle while John looks up a playlist of indie rock and folk tunes from Scotland’s best musicians. You can celebrate the birth of Mary, Queen of Scots by listening to some fine Scottish artists on Crosscurrents, 12/8 at 8 a.m.
Antarctic Treaty on Crosscurrents, 12/1
A dozen nations signed an accord, The Antarctic Treaty, on this date in 1959 in which the Antarctic continent was preserved for demilitarized zone and scientific exploration. Gavin and Wyatt review the fine print of the south pole agreement while John researches the music library for south-land country rock. You are invited to “sign on” the Antarctic Treaty on Crosscurrents, 12/1 at 8 a.m.
Origin of Species on Crosscurrents, 11/24
Charles Darwin proposed the theory of “natural selection” in his pioneering scientific book “On the Origin of Species” which was published on this date in 1859. Gavin and Wyatt explore the biology of their canine species in evolutionary history while John researches the origin of rock band name etymology. You are invited to listen to the “creation” of the show during its “evolution” toward “Origin of Species” on Crosscurrents, 11/24 at 8 a.m.
Lightfoot on Crosscurrents, 11/17
The baritone singer who writes songs on his 12-string guitar, Gordon Lightfoot, was born on this date in 1938, attaining iconic status in Canadian folk-country music. Gavin and Wyatt have front-row seats for the Lightfoot concert on the stage while John will be seated in the studio selecting tunes for the all-Lightfoot birthday special on the radio. You are invited to sing along with the Gordon Lightfoot celebration on Crosscurrents, 11/17 at 8 a.m.
Sesame Street on Crosscurrents, 11/10
Teaching a generation of children the alphabet and how to count along with receiving eight Grammys and 159 Emmys, “Sesame Street” premiered via public television on this date in 1969. Gavin and Wyatt join the Sesame Street cast to boogie down “main street” while John takes a “side street” to the music library. You will be on “easy street” by tuning in to Crosscurrents, 11/10 at 8 a.m.