Join host Dana Marshall, every Sunday morning to share a cup of coffee and enjoy some great music.
Brunch by the River is a specialty show made just for Boston and the River listeners. The show combines Blues, Soul, World, Americana and Indie Rock to celebrate traditional music styles as well as contemporary music that lives in concert with traditional music. Local music from the Boston area and exclusive River Music Hall performances are also part of the unique weekly mix. Want to look through older playlists? Scroll down below.
Brunch by The River playlist October 4th, 2026
9:00 AM
- “Chain Lightning” – Steely Dan
- “Hit The Road” – Jack Ray Charles
- “You Can Get It If You Really Want” -Jimmy Cliff
- “You Got It” – Bonnie Raitt
- “Gotta Get Back” – Shelby Lynne
- “Glad” – Traffic
- “Once A Day” – Michael Franti & Spearhead
- “Keep On The Sunny Side (live)” – Avett Brothers and Brandi Carlile
- “Wishin’ And Hopin'” – Dusty Springfield
- “As” – Stevie Wonder
- “Let’s Get It On” – Marvin Gaye
- “What a Man” – Linda Lyndell
- “I Can’t Stand The Rain” – Ann Peebles
- “I’ll Follow The Sun” – The Beatles
- “Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing” – Chris Isaak
10:00 AM
- “Senor Blues (live) Taj Mahal
- “So Far Away” – Carole King
- “It’s Different For Girls” – Joe Jackson
- “My Girl” – The Temptations
- “Rich Girl” – Lake Street Dive
- “I’ll Take You There” – Staple Singers
- “Put Your Hands Together” – The O’Jays
- “Smooth Sailin'” – Leon Bridges
- “Best of My Love” – The Emotions
- “Ophelia” – The Band
- “Slow Turning” – John Hiatt
- “Turn! Turn! Turn!” – Byrds
- “Take It Easy” – Eagles
- “Dead Flowers (live acoustic)” – Rolling Stones
- “Evil Ways” – Santana
- “Karma” – de Sol
11:00 AM
- “People Get Ready” – Jeff Beck feat. Rod Stewart
- “The Wallflower (Dance With Me, Henry)” – Etta James
- “Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby” – Louis Jordan
- “It Don’t Mean A Thing A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” – Dr. John
- “Man Smart (Woman Smarter)” – Harry Belafonte
- “Danny’s All-Star Joint” – Rickie Lee Jones
- “Jackpot” – Nikki Lane
- “25 Miles” – Edwin Starr
- “I’ll Be Around” – The Spinners
- “County Line” – Pousette-Dart Band
- “Get Out The Map” – Indigo Girls
- “If You Want Me to Stay” – Sly And The Family Stone
- “Soul Man” – Sam & Dave
- “Stitched Up” – Herbie Hancock with John Mayer
- “Smack Dab In The Middle” – Ry Cooder
- “Farther Down The Line” – Lyle Lovett
- “These Are The Days” – Jamie Cullum
Thanks for listening on Sunday morning – Hope you enjoyed Brunch by the River.
Have a great day! – Dana
