The original tunes of the Betweeners cover many hues in the spectrum of American roots music, falling somewhere between bluegrass and blues while squeezing in plenty of swing and soul.

This acoustic band is not easily categorized. Influenced by artists such as Ry Cooder, Willie Nelson, Mose Allison, and John Prine, the Betweeners sing honest and intelligent songs in a number of diverse styles and manage not to sound like either a traditional string band or an unplugged rock band. Their concerts consist mainly of original songs, plus occasional covers from about every form of American music, reworked with the Betweeners’ sonic and improvisational flair.

For more information on where this hot new band is going to be next, e-mail betweeners@bellsouth.net.

Program 616

Lexington visual artist Jill Plaisted, a Transylvania University exhibit in honor of late art professor Louise Calvin, and music from the Betweeners. (#616)

Program 803

Lexington painter Shirley Ardell Mason, music by the Betweeners and AM Sunday, and a look at the work of self-trained painter and fiber artist Mary Craik (#803)

Program 807

Mystery writer Laurien Berenson, a visit to the Flame Run glass art studio and gallery, and music from Louisville's John Mann and the Betweeners. (#807)