Airwaves top ten

by Brian Goslow

1. Johnny Cash -- American III: Solitary Man (American)

2. Ry Cooder -- Into the Purple Valley (Reprise)

3. Robbie McIntosh -- Unsung (Compass)

4. John Hiatt -- Crossing Muddy Waters (Vanguard)

5. Lori McKenna -- Paper Wings & Halo (indie)

6. Patty Larkin -- Regrooving the Dream (Vanguard)

7. Cheryl Hoenemeyer -- Dark Horse (Signature Sounds)

8. Maria Sangiolo -- Blue Earth (Signature Sounds)

9. Mark Erelli -- Mark Erelli (Signature Sounds)

10. Martin Sexton -- Wonder Bar (Atlantic)

First 10 show-starters on Nick DiBiasio's Contemporary Cafe, which airs every Thursday, from 8 to 11 p.m., on WICN (90.5 FM). Upcoming shows include live studio performances by John McElderry (November 2) and the Becky Chace Band (November 9).

Your top ten

1. Jules Shear -- Allow Me (Zoe)

2. Marshall Crenshaw -- #447 (Razor & Tie)

3. Dennis Brennan -- Rule No. 1 (Esca)

4. Glen Campbell -- Original Gold (import)

5. Richard Shindell -- Somewhere Near Paterson (Signature Sounds)

6. Mary Gauthier -- Drag Queens in Limousines (indie)

7. Astrud Gilberto -- Jazz Masters (Verve)

8. Tom Kimmel -- Short Stories (indie)

9. Victor Mecyssne -- Hush Money (Sweetfish)

10. Curtis Mayfield -- Superfly (Rhino)

Submitted by Watertown singer/songwriter Terry Kitchen, whose latest CD is blues for cain & abel (Urban Campfire). Send "Your Top 10" list to the Worcester Phoenix, 108 Grove Street, Suite 18, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605-2651.

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