This week -Indianapolis based guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to our stage and to our program – this time in front of a live audience. Charlie released two albums in 2021; Cold Coffee is a collection of his own works and Life is Brief – a Tribute to Bob Dylan, which landed on Jazziz Magazine’s Top Ten Best Releases list. Charlie’s audienceless performance during COVID was one of the more poignant appearances we’ve ever had on our stage, and he returns once again with a trio that features Charlie on guitar, Cassius Goens III on drums and Jesse Wittman on bass. From August 24th, 2022 it’s Charlie Ballantine – Live at the Bop Stop.

William Luck is the guest host this week, with topical selections on the state of the nation. Tracks from the Salem Travelers, Capitalaires (pictured), Curtis Carrington Family, Alberta Kay Sanders, Barbara Dane feat. the Chambers Brothers, and others.