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Ray Wylie Hubbard’s “grit, groove, tone, and taste” of songwriting (Ep254)
July 07, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBRay Wylie Hubbard shares tracks from Ruffian’s Misfortune, tells a story about Mother Hubbard, and talks about “grit, groove, tone, and taste.” Also on this episode, new muscle shoals soul music from Amy Black, new rock & roll from the Plott Hounds, new indie rock from Ocean Carolina, and hillbilly boogie from Woody Pines. Plus much more on this 2 hour episode of the show. "Ray Wylie Hubbard’s “grit, groove, tone, and taste” of songwriting (Ep254)" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep253 Jimmy LaFave finds his tribe
June 30, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBJimmy LaFave plays tracks from The Night Tribe and talks about the origins of that band name, his open mic pet peeves and the early Red Dirt Music scene. Also on this episode, I’ve got the new soul album from Amy Black, the new Hot Texas Swing Band, rock & roll from Ryan Bingham. twangy rock from Shinyribs, jump blues from Eight O’Five Jive, and indie rock from Ike Reilly. "Ep253 Jimmy LaFave finds his tribe" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep252 Mandolin Orange dodge their wrecking ball
June 23, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 165 MBAndrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange play tracks from Such Jubilee and talk about the themes in the new album and supporting other musicians. "Ep252 Mandolin Orange dodge their wrecking ball" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep251 Doc Fell finds a new metaphor for love
June 16, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBDoc Fell plays tracks from Scissor Tail, talks about music as a social & community activity, and paints a picture of life in Tahlequah. OK. "Ep251 Doc Fell finds a new metaphor for love" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep250 Dayna Kurtz finds her country soul
June 09, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBDayna Kurtz plays tracks from Rise And Fall, talks about writing as if she were on staff at Stax covering Bobby Charles, and shares her “Dan Penn” song. Also on this episode, new music from Dale Watson, the Deslondes, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Beth McKee. I’ve got another track from that knock out Eilen Jewell album, some R&B from Alabama Shakes, and new blues from the Kentucky Headhunters. "Ep250 Dayna Kurtz finds her country soul" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep249 Jimbo Mathus gets a visit from the blues
June 02, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBJimbo Mathus plays tracks from Blue Healer and talks about learning the mandolin as a child, his rock & roll career, and the origin of the blues. Also on this episode, I’ve got the new Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard album. I’ve got some jump blues from Woody Pines. Another track from that knock out Eilen Jewell album. I’ve got a very timely song from that new Dale Watson album, more honky-tonk from Whitey Morgan and a whole lot more on this special two hour episode. "Ep249 Jimbo Mathus ge...
Ep248 Eight O’Five Jive finds some jump and attitude
May 26, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBLee Shropshire from Eight O’Five Jive plays tracks from Too Many Men, and talks about their journey into jump blues and being inspired by Ruth Brown. Also on this episode, I’ve got the new blues album from Eilen Jewell and the new country album from Christian Lopez. I’ve also got a time-capsule album from 1973 that’s never been released before and it’s amazing. I’ll be playing another cut from that new Alabama Shakes album and White Morgan covering a classic country song. Plus a whole lot mo...
Ep247 Eilen Jewell returns to small town life
May 19, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBEilen Jewell plays three tracks from her Sundown Over Ghost Town album, talks about returning to Boise, and the new member of their lineup. Also on this episode, brand new soul music from Beth McKee. A really nice debut from a band out of Asheville called Tellico. New rock & roll from Dan Montgomery. Another track from that knock out Alabama Shakes album. We’ve also got new California country from Grant Langston, A new string band tune from April Verch, another southern rock track from Jimb...
Ep246 John Moreland writes for the church kids outside the punk rock show
May 12, 2015 04:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBJohn Moreland plays 3 tracks from High On Tulsa Heat and talks about being a self-produced artist, and the tells the story about his "gateway drug." "Ep246 John Moreland writes for the church kids outside the punk rock show" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep245 The McCrary Sisters have Jesus and That’s Enough
May 04, 2015 13:59 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAnn McCrary plays tracks from The McCrary Sisters’ album, Let’s Go, and talks about The Fairfield Four and working as backup singers. Also on this episode, R&B from Alabama Shakes, alt-country from June Star, blues from the Reverend Freakchild, stringband music from Mandolin Orange, cajun from Feufollet, country from The Honeycutters, blues from The Grahams, southern rock from Jimbo Mathus. "Ep245 The McCrary Sisters have Jesus and That’s Enough" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep244 Malcolm Holcombe plays pliers with wires
April 28, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMalcolm Holcombe plays tracks from The RCA Sessions, talks about getting inspired at the Salvation Army Store, and the tools of his trade. Also on this episode, southern rock from Jimbo Mathus, folk-rock from Tom Rhodes, stringband country from The Honeycutters, cajun rock from Feufollet, country from Sarah Gayle Meech, alt-country from June Star, country/soul from Dayna Kurtz, and a rock ballad from John Moreland. "Ep244 Malcolm Holcombe plays pliers with wires" originated from Americana ...
Ep243 JeConte gives his Everything
April 21, 2015 11:40 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJeConte plays tracks from Down By The Bayou and talks about working with Anders Osborne, his stage name, and his tribute to his father. Also on this episode, southern rock from Jimbo Mathus, gospel from The McCrary Sisters, alt-country from June Star, folk rock from John Moreland, folk from Malcolm Holcombe, jump blues from Eight O’Five Jive, indie rock from Matt Bradford, americana from Sam Lewis, and blues rock from Hurricane Ruth. "Ep243 JeConte gives his Everything" originated from A...
Ep242 AJ Ghent does the funky suit and tie thing
April 14, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAJ Ghent plays tracks from Live At Terminal West, shares his secrets for putting on a great show and talks about his lap steel legacy. Also on this episode, new rock & roll from Ray Wylie Hubbard, folk from Malcolm Holcombe, gospel from The McCrary Sisters, 30’s blues from Eilen Jewell, jump blues from Eight O’Five Jive, western swing from Asleep At The Wheel and Carrie Rodriguez, bluegrass from Robert Earl Keen, and beautiful soul music from Allison Moorer. "Ep242 AJ Ghent does the funky...
Ep241 Hurricane Ruth parties on the levee
April 10, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBOn this special bonus episode sponsored by Blind Raccoon, Hurricane Ruth plays tracks from Born On The River and talks about her big sound and river life in Beardstown, Illinois. Also on this episode, we’ve got a full on blues set from Charlie Musselwhite, Stacy Jones, Back Pack Jones, Missy Anderson, The Reverend Shawn Amos, and Ray Goren. "Ep241 Hurricane Ruth parties on the levee" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep240 Allison Moorer swaps songs and stories
April 07, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAllison Moorer plays tracks from Down To Believing and talks about raising her son, swapping songs with Mary Gauthier, and working with Kenny Greenberg. Also on this episode, Appalachian folk from Malcolm Holcombe, country blues from Ray Wylie Hubbard, old-school blues from Lead Belly, rock & roll from Ryan Bingham, stringband music from Pharis and Jason Romero, bluegrass from John Lilly, country from Sarah Gayle Meech, and R&B from the AJ Ghent Band. "Ep240 Allison Moorer swaps songs an...
Ep239 Sam Lewis does that country Lee Dorsey thing
March 31, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBSam Lewis plays tracks from Waiting On You and talks about singing like Lee Dorsey, opening for Haggard and his “hotel sessions.” Also on this episode new badass rock ‘n roll from Ray Wylie Hubbard, a new country shuffle from Sarah Gayle Meech, old-time music from Spuyten Duyvil, blues from Pops Staples, blues rock from Ted Hefko, western swing from Asleep At The Wheel and Elizabeth Cook, bluegrass from the Band of Ruhks, and blues rock from Steve Earle & The Dukes. "Ep239 Sam Lewis does...
Ep238 Ryan Bingham tattoos his soul
March 24, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBRyan Bingham plays tracks from Fear And Saturday Night and talks about playing the dive bars, finding success, and how he met his wife. This week I’ve got a cut from that posthumous Pops Staples album man it will take you back to the 60’s. I got a road tune from Justin Mather. a jumpin' string band tune from Spuyten Duyvil, a Bob Wills tribute from Asleep At The Wheel and Lyle Lovett, a knock out vocal track from Rhiannon Giddens, a sad song from Gurf Morlix, rock & roll from Liz Longley, a...
Ep237 Parker McCollum drives a truck from the 70’s
March 17, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBParker McCollum plays tracks from The Limestone Kid and talks about managing his first tour, shooting music videos, and keeping faith in his music. Also on this episode, new music from that Allison Moorer album and that Joe Pug album that’s just come out, garage hand-clapping garage rock from the Vespers, roots rock from The Mavericks, country rock from Whitehorse, blues from 6 String Drag, a foot tapper from Lily Hiatt, southern rock from The Beltways, western swing from that new Bob Wil...
Ep236 American Aquarium gets hungry like a wolf
March 10, 2015 04:10 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBBJ Barham plays American Aquarium’s Wolves, talks about their fan base, winning the Hardest Working Band award, and toasts the Old North State. Also on this episode, rock & roll from Ryan Bingham, swamp rock from JeConte, swing era jazz from Eilen Jewell, western swing from Asleep At The Wheel and Pokey LaFarge, blues from Rhiannon Giddens, blues from Ted Hefko and the Thousandaires, 70’s throwback from Jackie Stahl And The White Russians, and roots rock from 6 String Drag. "Ep236 Americ...
Ep235 Anne McCue plays that Charlie Christian / Django Reinhardt guitar
March 03, 2015 05:10 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAnne McCue plays tracks from Blue Sky Thinkin’ and talks the sounds of Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt and swing era music. Also on this episode, haunting soul from Rhiannon Giddens, New Orleans blues from Ted Hefko and the Thousandaires, roots rock from 6 String Drag, swamp rock from JeConte, country rock from Ryan Bingham, pub rock from The Beltways, country from DonPedigo, and country from Eilen Jewell. "Ep235 Anne McCue plays that Charlie Christian / Django Reinhardt guitar" or...
Ep233 JJ Grey’s musical post-it notes
February 24, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJJ Grey plays tracks from Ol’ Glory and talks about learning to stop and smell the roses, soul music, the origin of ‘mofro.’ Also on this episode, pub rock from Josh Buckley, country rock from Parker McCollum, brand new music from Eilen Jewell, a ballad from James McMurtry, blues from Steve Earle & The Dukes, and latin rock from The Mavericks. "Ep233 JJ Grey’s musical post-it notes" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep234 Dick LeMasters finds the power in The Blood and the power in The Snake
February 17, 2015 14:24 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBDick LeMasters plays blues rock tracks from One Bird, Two Stones and talks about the songwriters he admires and the importance of perseverance. Also on this episode, rock & roll from Ryan Bingham, live music from Eilen Jewell, string band music from John Lilly, blues from 6 String Drag, Louisiana Swamp music from JeConte, beautiful music from Gretchen Peters, swing jazz from Anne McCue, and country rock from Parker McCollum. "Ep234 Dick LeMasters finds the power in The Blood and the power...
Ep232 6 String Drag gets their Roots Rock ‘N’ Roll groove back
February 09, 2015 05:30 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBKenny Roby talks about getting 6 String Drag back together after 15 years, his inspiration from Doug Sahm, and plays tracks from the new album. Also on this episode, rapturous soul from JJ Grey & Mofro, traditional bluegrass from Robert Earl Keen, poignant love song from James McMurtry, new Latin-pop from The Mavericks, blues from Steve Earle & the Dukes, a rare Lead Belly recording, deep twang from Jim Lauderdale, and alt-country from The Menders. "Ep232 6 String Drag gets their Roots R...
Ep231 Lachlan Bryan takes it hot as hell and black as pitch
February 02, 2015 05:30 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBLachlan Bryan plays tracks from Black Coffee and talks about Australia’s tradition of dark story telling and stepping into small town life. Also on this episode, alt-country from American Aquarium, an american songbook classic from Bob Dylan, newgrass from the Black Lillies, bluegrass duet from Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett, ragtime jazz from the Bumper Jacksons, blues form Steve Earle and the Dukes, lonesome road music from HT Heartache, country gothic rock from The Menders, and souther...
Ep230 Ronnie Fauss taps into his his rock & roll ethos
January 26, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBRonnie Fauss plays tracks from Built To Break & talks about the Dallas Red Dirt scene, his regular joe vibe & keeping in touch with his old life. Also on this episode, new blues from Steve Earle & The Dukes, R&B from Chuck Prophet, southern rock from The Plott Hounds, a brand new ballad from James McMurtry, a track from the Bob Dylan basement tapes, new music from Joe Pug, rock & roll from Victor Krummenacher, and alt-country from The Highballers. "Ep230 Ronnie Fauss taps into his his roc...
Ep229 Mary Johnson Rockers & The Spark find their bridge
January 19, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMary Johnson Rockers & The Spark play live in-studio and talk about collaborative songwriting and the supportive Raleigh-Durham music scene. Also on this episode, piano boogie from Marcia Ball, honky-tonk from Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, tin pan alley blues from the Bloodhounds, brand new country rock from James McMurtry, zydeco from Ganey Arsement, bluegrass from Leftover Salmon, country from Whitey Morgan & The 78s, indie rock from the Reverse Cowgirls. "Ep229 Mary Johnson...
Ep228 Stoney Larue does the Red Dirt circuit
January 12, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBStoney LaRue plays tracks from Aviator and talks about playing the Grand Ole Opry and Woody Guthrie’s influence on the Red Dirt Music scene. Also on this episode, a haunting murder ballad by Mary Johnson Rockers & The Spark, big time honky-tonk from Whitey Morgan & The 78s, indie rock from Matt Ellis, country rock from The Highballers, cowpunk from the Reverse Cowgirls, gospel from Blind Joe and Emma Taggart, country from Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, soul from Genie Brooks, and ...
Ep227 Jmac & Junior outrun the storms
January 05, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJmac & Junior play tracks from their Miles album and talk about working together in their post-Rustlanders era and the storm that follows them around. Also on this episode, cowpunk from the Reverse Cowgirls, indie rock from Matt Ellis, beautiful slow feel-good music from Mary Johnson Rockers & The Spark, blues from The Hokum Boys, honky-tonk from Al Huckabee, country rock from Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, blues rock from Hurray For The Riff Raff, surf guitar rock from Los Strai...
Ep226 Americana Music Show’s Best of 2014 part 2
December 29, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis week's episode features the top 15 albums from Americana Music Show's Best of 2014 list, including music from Luther Dickinson, Shelley King, Rod Melancon, Cory Branan, Corb Lund, the Ben Miller Band, Eden Brent, Jimbo Mathus, Lucinda Williams, Scott H Biram, Old 97s, Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires, J.P. Harris and the Tough Choices, John Howie Jr. & The Rosewood Bluff, and St. Paul & The Broken Bones. "Ep226 Americana Music Show’s Best of 2014 part 2" originated from Americana Music...
Ep225 Americana Music Show’s Best of 2014 part 1
December 22, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAmericana Music Show's Best Of 2014 List celebrates the top 40 albums submitted to the list. This week's episode of the show features albums #30 - #16. "Ep225 Americana Music Show’s Best of 2014 part 1" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep224 Kelly Pardekooper owns the bar scene
December 15, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBKelly Pardekooper plays tracks from his Milk In Sunshine album and talks about owning the bar scene and intertwining music with real life. Also on this episode, country rock from Whitey Morgan and the 78s, alt-country from The Highballers, R&B honky-tonk from Los Straightjackets and Deke Dickerson, bluegrass from Leftover Salmon, country folk rock from The Dirty River Boys, gospel from Roosevelt Graves, country music from Marty Stuart & His Fablulous Superlatives, blues from Scott H Biram, a...
Ep223 Jonathan Byrd dodges the digital knife
December 09, 2014 00:48 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBJonathan Byrd plays tracks from You Can’t Outrun The Radio and talks about the benefits of recording live to tape and talks about living as a homeless man. Also on this episode, garage rock from the The Bloodhounds, old-time gospel from The Primitive Baptist Choir of North Carolina, Shinyribs covering a Lydia Loveless tune, western swing from Lee Sims, folk-rock from Jesse Lenat, indie rock from Kelly Pardekooper, sister act harmonies from The Secret Sisters, and some classic rock from The...
Ep#222 Cahalen Morrison messes with the standard progressions
December 01, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBCahalen Morrison plays track from The Flower Of Muscle Shoals and talks about playing with the language of country music and writing songs about his wife. Also on this episode, country rock from Stoney LaRue, dark country from Hiss Golden Messenger, indie rock from the Christian Lopez Band, jam band rock from the Hard Working Americans, jump blues from the Carolyn Sills Combo, alt-country from Cracker, country blues from Lucinda Williams, piano boogie from Marcia Ball. "Ep#222 Cahalen Mo...
Ep#221 J.P. Harris likes the goofy ups and downs
November 24, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBJ.P. Harris plays tracks from Home Is Where The Hurt Is and talks about how to spot a good honky-tonk and the Keep It Country festival. Also on this episode, garage rock from The Bloodhounds, country blues from Lucinda Williams, indie rock from Kelly Pardekooper, roots rock from Blitzen Trapper, heartland rock from NQ Arbuckle, country music from Jim Lauderdale, blues from John Lee Zeigler, and jump blues from The Bumper Jacksons. "Ep#221 J.P. Harris likes the goofy ups and downs" origina...
Ep#220 Luke Winslow-King pays his dues up front
November 17, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBLuke Winslow-King plays tracks from Everlasting Arms and talks about ending up in New Orleans and the song he dedicated to "Uncle" Lionel Batiste. "Ep#220 Luke Winslow-King pays his dues up front" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep#219 Music Maker Relief Foundation saving the blues
November 10, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBTim Duffy from the Music Maker Relief Foundation tells stories about the blues musicians they have worked with and their new double CD. Also on this episode, new alt-country from Lucinda Williams, new basement tape recordings from Bob Dylan, smooth country from Cracker, indie rock from Kelly Pardekooper, pub rock from Maynard and the Musties, honky-tonk from JP Harris and the Tough Choices, old school country from Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and country rock from Ronnie Fauss. "Ep#21...
Ep#218 Ben Miller throws a counterpunch
November 03, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBBen Miller plays tracks from Any Way, Shape, or Form and talks about touring with ZZ Top and letting the song tell you what it needs. Also on this episode: roots rock from the Christian Lopez Band, country music from Lee Sims, country rock from J.P. Harris and the Tough Choices, indie rock from Kelly Pardekooper, Country from Laura Benitez, blues from Dick LeMasters, gospel from James Hand, rock & roll from Ronnie Fauss, and some blistering jump blues from Joel DaSilva and the Midnight How...
Ep#217 Janiva Magness finds her safety net
October 27, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJaniva Magness plays tracks from Original, discusses her songwriting collaborations and how her fans were her safety net for going indie. Also on this episode, jump blues from Joel DaSilva, R&B from Johnny Rawls and Otis Clay, honky-tonk from JP Harris and the Tough Choices, country rock from Ronnie Fauss, stomp blues from Jason McIntyre and Junior Tutwiler, dirty blues from Scott H. Biram, and old-school country tune from Mac Wiseman, and country rock from Luke Winslow-King. "Ep#217 Jani...
Ep#216 Cory Branan writes second-helping songs
October 20, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBCory Branan plays tracks from The No-Hit Wonder and talks about the triple-whammy of song writers that got him started writing roots music. Also on this episode, Texas rock from Ronnie Fauss, new music from John Mellencamp, honky-tonk from J.P. Harris and the Tough Choices, blues rock from Jason McIntyre and Junior Tutwiler, blues from Luke Winslow-King, stomp blues from Mulebone, blues-rock from Dick LeMasters, and newgrass from Arty Hill. "Ep#216 Cory Branan writes second-helping songs"...
Ep#215 The Loudermilks get honest with themselves
October 13, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAlan and Chad Edwards of the Loudermilks play tracks from their band's debut album and talk about the new band name and writing really sad music. Also on this episode, country rock from Jonathan Byrd, old school blues from Dave Ray, revival string band music from Luke Winslow-King, honkytonk from JP Harris and the Tough Choices, anthem rock from NQ Arbuckle, a crooner from Emma Swift, jump blues from Macavine Hayes, and 30's era blues from Dom Flemons. "Ep#215 The Loudermilks get honest w...
Ep#214 Elvin Bishop isn’t playing football
October 06, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBElvin Bishop plays tracks from Can't Even Do Wrong Right and talks about the joy & danger of having your songs played at weddings. Also on this episode, country rock from Nancarrow, a Leadbelly cover by Dave Ray, a ballad by Jonathan Byrd, a rock & roll anthem by NQ Arbuckle, roots rock from Eliot Bronson, boogie blues from John Dee Holeman, a beautiful crooner by Emma Swift, folk-rock from Shakey Graves, and some swingin' blues from Luke Winslow-King. "Ep#214 Elvin Bishop isn’t playing ...
Ep#213 Town Mountain knows how fast they’re goin’
September 29, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBRobert Greer plays tracks from Town Mountain's Live At The Isis, talks about the winning an IBMA award and what it means to be a tarheel. Also on this episode, rock & roll from the Ben Miller Band, Piedmont blues from Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, folk rock from Jonathan Byrd, jive blues from Luke Winslow-King, roots rock from Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes, a Sleepy John Estes cover by Dave Ray, a beautiful waltz by Mandolin Orange, soul music from Elvin Bishop, and a country crooner from Lee An...
Ep#212 Paul Thorn writes some feel-good anthems
September 25, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBPaul Thorn plays tracks from Too Blessed To Be Stressed, and talks about his feel-good anthem songs and kissing babies on the campaign trail. Also on this episode, blues rock from The Heckhounds, a beautiful country crooner from Emma Swift, alt-folk from Shakey Graves, bluegrass from the Whiskey Gentry, roots rock from Tim Easton, electric blues from Sean Chambers, Appalachian folk from Malcolm Holcombe, honkytonk from Tyller Gummersall, swamp punk from Les Claypool's Duo DeTwang. "Ep#212 ...
Ep#211 Grace Askew gets janky and raw
September 22, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBGrace Askew talks about "bluntry," admiring the growls and tenacity of Howlin' Wolf and Lightnin' Hopkins, and being inspired by virga. Also on this episode, cowpunk from Cory Branan, alt-folk from Shakey Graves, a beautiful Townes VanZandt cover by Kathleen Grace, heartland rock by Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes, country rock from the Old 97's, boogie blues from Elvin Bishop, rockabilly from Tammy Lynn and Myles High, and some meltdown blues from Gary Clark Jr. "Ep#211 Grace Askew gets jan...
Ep#210 The Mavericks as ‘almost blood brothers’
September 18, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBRobert Reynolds plays tracks from The Mavericks' In Time, tells the story of how he and Raul Malo started the band and their link to the past. Also on this episode, blues rock from Sean Chambers, country blues from Sarah Levecque, a beautiful ballad from Reed Foehl, country rock from Cory Branan, blues from Marcia Ball, bluegrass from Town Mountain, road music from Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes. "Ep#210 The Mavericks as ‘almost blood brothers’" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep#209 Dom Flemons goes backward up the hill
September 15, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBDom Flemons plays tracks from Prospect Hill and talks about the Music Maker Relief Foundation and southern black fife & drums. Also on this episode, blues rock from AC Myles, country rock from Cory Branan, heartland rock from Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes, blues from Elvin Bishop, trippy feel-good rock from The New American Farmers, honkytonk from Matt Hillyer, and a beautiful ballad from Greg Trooper. "Ep#209 Dom Flemons goes backward up the hill" originated from Americana Music Show.
Ep#208 Marcia Ball makes a piano sit up and beg
September 11, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMarica Ball plays tracks from The Tattooed Lady And The Alligator Man and talks about her piano inspirations and the golden triangle. Also on this episode, stomp blues from The Ben Miller Band., pretty string band music from Mac Wiseman, country rock from Billy Joe Shaver, honkytonk from Cahalen Morrison and Country Hammer, boogie blues from Elvin Bishop, rock & roll from Waylon Speed, blues from Grace Askew, a ballad from Greg Trooper, soulful blues from Shelley King, and that Tulsa sound f...
Ep#207 Mark Jungers from deep in the heart of Texas
September 08, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMark Jungers plays tracks from I'll See You Again and talks about his recording studio, his ranch and how the drought is affecting his pecan trees. Also on this episode, trippy country rock from the New American Farmers, honkytonk from Cahalen Morrison and Country Hammer, New Orleans R&B from Marcia Ball, 70's era soul from Janiva Magness, alt.country from the Canebreakers, blues from Shelley King, and bluegrass from Town Mountain. "Ep#207 Mark Jungers from deep in the heart of Texas" o...
Ep#206 Shelley King plays tracks from Building A Fire
September 04, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBShelley King plays tracks from Building A Fire and talks about quitting her day job and developing an instinct for backup vocals. Also on this episode, backwoods country rock from Shovels & Rope, soulful anthem from Ben Glover, high speed bluegrass from Town Mountain, country rock from The Felice Brothers, outlaw rock from Waylon Speed, country from Billy Joe Shaver, blues from Paul Thorn, country from Philip Claypool, and lo-fi blues from Grace Askew. "Ep#206 Shelley King plays tracks fr...
Ep#205 Greg Trooper
September 01, 2014 16:10 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBGreg Trooper plays tracks from Incident On Willow Street, talks about learning to not over write songs & what made him scream like a little girl. "Ep#205 Greg Trooper" originated from Americana Music Show.