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Host Fiona Ritchie looks into musical traditions from The Paul Mckenna Band, Julee Glaub and more.

Jazz vocalist Anita O'Day. She joined Gene Krupa's band in 1941. She later sang with Stan Kenton. She is still performing today (Original broadcast: 12/3/87).

Joel Obermayer reports from Atlanta on sharing your toys in virtual reality, erecting a building from miles away, and practicing a lick with your band- even if you're in another state. It's Internet Two and it's fast on the way.

NPR's Renee Montagne previews Tuesday's talk with former Beatle Paul McCartney about his new double CD and tour documentary. For the first time, he's embraced old Beatles tunes with a new band. (2:03)

A remembrance for jazz pianist Mal Waldron, who has died at the age of 77. Waldron accompanied Billie Holiday in the 1950s, and played in bands with great artists like Charlie Mingus and John Coltrane.

Music reviewer David Greenberger tells us about a new release by The Posies. The band split up in the late nineties, but a new four-CD box set features outtakes and other previously unreleased material. It's called At Least, At Last.

Kara Oehler from Arizona Public Radio reports on a group of Flagstaff housemates so committed to aiding small independent bands, they've started opening their home to the community for concerts. They're known as "The Robot House."

Rock historian Ed Ward offers a retrospective on the Australian group The Go-Betweens. The band has a new album, Oceans Apart, and is currently on tour.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Devils and Dust, the new album by Bruce Springsteen. The record is mostly a solo recording, without the backing of the E-Street Band.

Strike up the band, pass out the buttons and ready the tomatoes. Jim Nayder, host of public radio's Annoying Music Show, treats NPR's Scott Simon to some of the least vote-worthy campaign music.