Mon, 9 December 2019
On episode 421, I've got sneak peeks at some 2020 albums from John Moreland and The Wood Brothers. I've got a new album giveaway to tell you about plus a track from that new Bruce Springsteen album. Also, I have some deep country from Ags Connolly and the beautiful sounds of Allison Moorer. |
Mon, 2 December 2019
Roots rock from Gina DeLuca, street-worn blues from Alex Culbreth, speed bluegrass from Volume Five, a classic Emmylou Harris tune, beautiful country from Dori Freeman, and a 19 minute southern rock jam the Allman Brothers. |
Sun, 1 December 2019
On episode 420 of the Americana Music Show, Chris Smither hangs out with Calvin and chats about the early days of his career 50+ years ago during the heyday of the folk and blues revival scene. He talks about his "band career" in high school winning a local contest performing a song on stage. He tells the story of discovering the blues through Lightning Hopkins and the album Blues at Newport 1963. He tells the story of traveling to Forida to meet Eric Von Schmidt and getting into the Folk Revival scene in Cambridge, playing Club 47, meeting other blues players. He talks about how he first met Bonnie Raitt and how he landed his first record deal. Chris also talks about his latest album, Call Me Lucky and plays several tracks from the album.
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Mon, 25 November 2019
On episode 418, I've got some driving real fast music from Keller & the Keels, some awesome southern rock from Ben Davis Jr., some roots rock from Revelers, a classic country tune from Dolly Parton, and a sad and beautiful tune from Dori Freeman. |
Mon, 18 November 2019
On this episode 417 of the American Music Show, I'm happy to bring you new music from Dori Freem, and a new album from Foy Vance. I got some Cajun dance music from The Revelers, soul music from The Lonesome Billies, a classic track from Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, and another track from that amazing Bonnie Bishop album. I've also got a track from Kendell Marvel that sounds like it came straight out of the 70's. |
Mon, 4 November 2019
On episode 414 of the Americana Music Show, I am happy to share with you country rock from the Randy Rogers Band, new bluse from Robert Ickes and Trey Hensley, and old-school ZZ Top track, vintage Willie Nelson, hipster blues from the North Mississippi Allstars, the return of outlaw country from Tanya Tucker, and much much more.... |
Mon, 28 October 2019
On episode 413 of the Americana Music Show, I've got some jam band rock from One Eleven Heavy, show band blues from Delbert McClinton, classic americana from The Byrds, delta blues from the North Mississippi Allstars, honky tonk from Eilen Jewell and much more.... |
Mon, 21 October 2019
On episode 412 of the Americana Music Show, i feature another track from the new Rodney Crowell album you need to get. a Patsy Cline classic, Jason Isbell helping out the North Mississippi Allstars, some jam band music from One Eleven Heavy, and a whole lot more... |
Mon, 14 October 2019
On episode 411, I've got honkytonk from the amazing Eilen Jewell, country rock from Chris Knight, a little known track from ZZ Top, new stringband music from Mandolin Orange, a waltz from the Quebe Sisters, hard delta blues from the North Mississippi Allstars, and a nine minute jam from the Allman Brothers. |
Sat, 12 October 2019
Calvin interviews Kevin Russell. He's the front man for Shinyribs and their latest album is called Fog & Bling. Kevin tells the story of how this album was originally conceived, including the "Catfish Heaven 2" tie in. He also tells the story of being stranded in the middle of nowhere with his band mates, as well as discussing the advantages of the ukulele over the mandolin. He also shares three tracks from Fog & Bling. |
Mon, 7 October 2019
On episode 410 of the Americana Music Show, I've got several live albums from the past on the show. You're gonna hear live music from The Wood Brothers, The Allman Brothers Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and ZZ Top. I've also got the amazing Eilen Jewell album, the new North Mississippi Allstars, Dave Alvin, Tanya Tucker, Commonheart, Shinyribs, Jim Lauderdale and many more.... |
Mon, 30 September 2019
On episode 408 of the Americana Music Show, Calvn returns to the DJ seat. He just couldn't stay away. On this week's episode
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Thu, 22 August 2019
On episode 407 of the Americana Music Show, Lyndon Bolton interviews Rod Picott about his origins as a construction worker, his many literary pursuits, and why his new album is so stripped down. Rod Picott also shares three tracks from Tell The Truth And Shame The Devil. |
Mon, 24 June 2019
Lyndon Bolton interviews Michael Supe Granda of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils about the latest era of the band and how they have stayed true to their music and their fans. |
Sun, 31 March 2019
On episode 404 of the Americana Music Show, Lyndon Bolton interviews Dean Owens and plays three tracks fromBuffalo Blood. |
Sun, 31 March 2019
On episode 405 of the Americana Music Show, Lyndon Bolton interviews Dean Owens and plays three tracks fromBuffalo Blood.
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Thu, 7 February 2019
Lyndon Bolton interviews Amy McCarley and plays three tracks from her new album MECO. |
Tue, 29 January 2019
Michael Graca interviews Charles Wesley Godwin and plays three tracks from Godwin's debut album, Seneca.
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Thu, 17 January 2019
Michael Graca interviews Boo Ray and plays three tracks from Tennessee Alabama Fireworks. |
Wed, 25 April 2018
Calvin runs through best new releases of 2018 so far. |
Wed, 18 April 2018
Calvin plays a double shot of the new southern rock sounds of Mr. James Scott Bullard. His new album is called Full Tilt Boogie and it lives up to its name. Calvin also features the new country rock album from Parker Millsap. Plus this week you will hear more groovy music from Seth Walker, blue-eyed soul from Anderson East, blues from Chris Smither, rock from Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, and another track from the new Kacey Musgraves album. |
Wed, 11 April 2018
The Americana Music Show is a music podcast featuring hand-picked, road-tested music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin is featuring a double shot of the new Jeff Plankenhorn album, You’re gonna like his brand of Texas country blues. Calvin is also playing the new southern barroom rock album from Nathan Kalish not to mention the new rock & roll from Pauline Andres. On this episode you’ll also hear the swingin hip sounds of Seth Walker, hard as nails R&B from Barrence Whitfield, and the quirky new country rock album from Arkansas Dave. |
Wed, 4 April 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast featuring hand-picked, road-tested american music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin plays new album from Brandi Carlile. Her new album interesting change in direction for her. It’s much more emotional and much more lush in the arrangements. Also this week, Calvin features Bettye LaVette’s new Bob Dylan cover album. Plus you’ll hear the new country rock album from Sam Morrow, the new Kacey Musgraves album, and the new blue-eyed soul album from Anderson East. There’s also some classic gospel from Marie Knight and the new country rock album from Sarah Shook and the Disarmers. |
Wed, 28 March 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast full of hand-picked, road-tested music to turn your commute into a road-trip. This week Calvin features the mind-smashing album from Barrence Whitfield & The Savages. You’re gonna need a hard hat to listen to that one. Calvin is also featuring new music from two highly respected singer/songwriters to balance it out. Rod Picott and Kim Richey both have new albums on this week’s episode. Plus you’ll hear country from the Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers, rock from Ruby Boots, blues from the Nick Moss Band, and piano boogie from Harvey McLaughlin. |
Wed, 21 March 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast full of hand-picked, road-tested music to turn your commute into a road-trip. On this week’s episode Calvin is featuring a doubleshot of country soul music from a fun band called the Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers. He also has the new rock & roll album from Ruby Boots which you will surely like. Plus there’s more new music from Szlachetka (pronounced “slah het ka”), Chris Smither, 6 String Drag, Harvey McLaughlin, and the Bindley Hardware Company. |
Wed, 14 March 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast featuring hand-picked, road-tested music to turn your commute into a road-trip. On this week’s episode. Calvin shares the new album of Cosmic Americana from the Milagro Saints. Their new album is called Signs On The Road and you’re gonna love to trippy roots sounds from them. Calvin is also featuring the new album from the Bindley Hardware Company and a wall of sound rock album from Lance Lopez. Plus there’s more new music from 6 String Drag, Chris Smither & The Wood Brothers. |
Wed, 7 March 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast featuring hand-picked, road-tested music to turn your commute into a road-trip. On this week’s episode Calvin is featuring the new album from Chris Smither. He’s a legend in the folk and blues scene and he’s well into his fifth decade of songwriting and his songs are full of well-worn wisdom. Calvin is also featuring the new album from 6 String Drag. They are one of the foundational bands in the alt.country and americana scenes, so it’s always good to hear a new album from them. Plus this week you'll hear more \new music from The Wood Brothers. H.C. McEntire, JD McPherson and a sneak peek at Willie Nelson’s new album. |
Wed, 28 February 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast that features hand-picked, road-tested American music that will turn your commute into a road-trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin is featuring the acoustic blues guitar picking of Jon Shain who has just released a tribute album to early bluesman W.C. Handy. You’ll also hear the brand new honkytonk album from Renfree Isaacs and the first solo rock album from Heather McEntire. |
Wed, 21 February 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast featuring hand-picked, road-tested american music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin is featuring the new soul album from Janiva Magness and he says it’s her best yet. Plus you’ll be among the first to hear the new Caleb Caudle album and the new Grant-Lee Phillips album. This week’s episode also has music from The Wood Brothers, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and a 9 minute groove from Jamey Johnson covering Elmore James. |
Wed, 14 February 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast that features hand-picked, road-tested American music to turn your commute into a road-trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin is featuring the new R&B album from The Rev. Shawn Amos. Plus you’ll hear more new music from Tinsley Ellis, Jeremy Pinnell, Lynn Taylor & The Barflies and The Wood Brothers. You will also get to hear a live performance from Doc Watson recorded in 1958. |
Wed, 7 February 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast featuring hand-picked, road-tested American Music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin is featuring the new Wood Brothers album that has just come out. You’ll also har new music from Sarah Morris, the Toneshiners, and Lynn Taylor and the Barflies. You will also hear Bettye LaVette covering Elmore James. |
Wed, 31 January 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast featuring hand-picked, road-tested music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin features the new Ben Miller Band album called Choke Cherry Tree. It’s got a big bad tone you’re gonna like. You will also hear another track from that Mavis Staples album and the amazing Mary Gauthier album. Plus there’s more from Grayson Capps, Lynn Taylor & The Barflies, and Amber Cross. |
Wed, 24 January 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast that features hand-picked, road-tested music that will turn your commute into a road trip. OnOn this week’s episode Calvin is happy to feature Mary Gauthier’s (“Go SHAY”) latest album. It’s a gut wrenching album and one that deserves to be heard. You’ll also hear the new electric blues of Tinsley Ellis as well as new music from Steven Casper & Cowboy Angst, Lynn Taylor & The Barflies, Wilco, the Secret Sisters, and the new album from the Ben Miller Band. |
Wed, 17 January 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast that features hand-picked, road-tested music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode, Calvin is featuring the new album from Lynn Taylor and the Barflies. If you need some good, greasy barroom ballads, this album is for you. You’ll also hear new music from Langhorne Slim, The Hot Texas Swing Band, Grayson Capps and an amazing Willie Nelson cover by John Moreland. |
Wed, 10 January 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast that features hand-picked, road-tested music that will turn your commute into a road-trip. On this week’s episode Calvin is featuring a double shot of that new Chris Stapleton album that everyone is talking about. Plus you’ll hear another track from Grayson Capps new southern rock album. There’s also more new music from Matt Patershuk, The Hot Texas Swing Band, Sammy Kershaw, Laura Benitez, and Lee Ann Womack covering a classic soul tune.
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Wed, 3 January 2018
The Americana Music Show is a podcast that features hand-picked, road tested music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode, you’ll get to hear a double shot of Grayson Capps new solo album. It’s his first album in six years and you’re going to like his new sound. You’ll also get a sneak peek at the upcoming Wood Brothers album not to mention more new music from Mavis Staples, Shovels & Rope, Langhorne Slim, Thor Platter, Brother Roy and more. |
Wed, 27 December 2017
Calvin counts down #20 - #1 of the Best of Americana Music Show 2017
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Wed, 20 December 2017
Calvin counts down #40-#21 from the Best Of Americana Music Show 2017 |
Wed, 13 December 2017
The Americana Music Show is your podcast for hand-picked, road-tested Americana Music to turn your commute into a road trip. On Americana Music Show #382 you’ll get a sneak peek and the new album from Laura Benitez & The Heartache. If three chords & the truth is your sort of music, you’ll love this one. You will also hear harmonica virtuoso Ilya Portnov covering The Rev. Gary Davis and the newest album from the Hot Texas Swing Band. https://americanamusicshow.com/episode382 |
Wed, 6 December 2017
The Americana Music Show is your podcast for hand-picked, road-tested Americana Music to turn your commute into a road trip. On this week’s episode you’ll hear the new album from singer/songwriter Thor Platter. A lot of people are comparing his singing style to early Willie Nelson. Also this week you’ll hear the new music from the Turnpike Troubadours, Brother Roy, Nora Jane Struthers, and D.Bb Reilly. You’ll also hear two classic album reissues, one from Wilco and one from Chip Taylor. |
Wed, 29 November 2017
On Americana Music Show #380, I’m featuring the awesome roots rock of Billy Burnette, plus I’ve got the new country rock from Maynard & The Musties, the twangy album from Dori Freeman, more of Matt Patershuk’s awesome songwriting, and the beautiful harmonies of the Secret Sisters. |
Wed, 22 November 2017
On Americana Music Show #379, I’m featuring Mark Porkchop Holder. If heavy-handed electric blues is your thing, I got a double shot of it coming up this episode. Also this week I’ve got new music from Mavis Staples, the Infamous Stringdusters, Sammy Kershaw, and Duke Robillard. Plus more from that amazing Lee Ann Womack album, and Matt Patershuk. |
Wed, 15 November 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. This week’s episode features the new album from Matt Patershuk and it is every bit as good as his debut album from a couple of years back It’s got Amazing songwriting, and amazing driving tunes on it too. There’s lots more new music this episode including Sam Marine, Langhorne Slim, Caitlyn Smith Randy Steele, and The Railsplitters. Plus there’s more new music from Case Garrett and Lee Ann Womack. |
Wed, 8 November 2017
On this episode I’m happy to share Lee Ann Womack’s new blues/country crossover album. I’ve also got the new Billy Strings album which does new things with bluegrass. I’ve also got more new music from Whitney Rose, Lynn Drury, Travis Meadows, and Dick LeMasters on this episode. |
Wed, 1 November 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. On Americana Music Show #376, you’ll hear the new country album from Case Garrett. His songs will remind you Jimmy Buffett’s early country music days. Also this week you’ll hear got the expanded reissue of Drivin’ & Cryin’s classic Mystery Road album. And there’s a bluegrass jam that’s gonna blow you away from Billy Strings.There’s also more new music from Charley Crockett, David Rawlings, Ronnie Fauss & John Moreland. |
Wed, 25 October 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. On episode 375 you’ll get to hear the latest album from Ronnie Fauss. It’s called The Last Of The True and it’s got a good Old 97’s style country rock vibe to it. Also on this episode you’ll hear more rock & roll from Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls, honky-tonk from Robert Cline Jr, and country blues from the Hollering Pines. Plus there’s more from that new Eilen Jewell blues album, more from the folk album from David Rawlins, and some piano bar blues from Jon Cleary. |
Wed, 18 October 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. On episode 374 you’ll hear the new David Rawlings’ new album. It’s called Poor David’s Almanack and it’s got a little something for everyone. Newcomer Charley Crockett is also going into rotation this week. His songwriting is turning a lot of heads. You’re also going to hear some fun roots rock from Jonny Barber & The Rhythm Razors, not to mention Kacey & Clayton, Eilen Jewell, Whitney Rose, and WIll Hoge. |
Wed, 11 October 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. On Americana Music Show #373, you’ll finally get to hear the new sweet sounds of Whitney Rose’s new album called Rule 62. I’ve also got new music from Ryan Koenig and the debut country album from Travis Meadows. Also on this episode, you’ll hear some excellent crooning from Jim Lauderdale, some late night blues rock from Cory Branan, blues from Eilen Jewell, and honky-tonk from Two Tons Of Steel. |
Wed, 4 October 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. Americana Music Show #327 features the album Undivided Heart & Soul from JD McPherson. Been a long time since rock & roll was this hip. You’re gonna dig it. Also on tap for this episode is Elija Ford’s new album and country singer Mary Battatia new one.. Plus, you’re gonna hear music from John Moreland, Eilen Jewell, Christian Lopez, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Hiss Golden Messenger. To listen to this episode, visit https://AmericanaMusicShow.com/episode372
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Wed, 27 September 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. On Americana Music Show #371, you’ll hear the brand new blues album from Eilen Jewell. This album has “best of the year” written all over it. There’s not a weak track on it. You will also hear some amazingly subversive cajun music from the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Plus there’s more country music from Christian Lopez, wall of sound rock from Hard Working Americans, and a mellow jam from Hiss Golden Messenger. |
Wed, 20 September 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. Hiss Golden Messenger is the featured band this week. The band is led by MC Taylor and the album has an awesome soulful vibe going for it. You will also hear the new album from Christian Lopez. And you’ll hear a reissue of a classic album of cajun music. Plus you’ll hear rock & roll from Heath Green & The Makeshifters and an extended jam from the Texas gentlemen. |
Wed, 6 September 2017
On Americana Music Show #368 you’re gonna cover a lot of ground. You’ll hear a slice of the 70’s with the new release of Billie Jo Spears’ classic country sounds. You’ll also hear a live version of an audience favorite from Brandy Clark. There are two extended tracks this week. First you’ll hear a blistering wall of sound tune from the Hard Working Americans. And second, you’ll hear 8 minutes of Lukas Nelson pouring out his heart and soul. |
Wed, 30 August 2017
On Americana Music Show #367, I’ve got a beautiful downtempo album from Fairbanks & The Lonesome Light called Nothing To Escape and it’s got just a bit of an edge and a jam band vibe going for it. Also this week I’ve got new music from EmiSunshine, the hard working americans, johnny dango, Rick Estrin Legendary Shack Shakers and Tyler Childers. I’ve also got an old old school blues track from Louis Armstrong. https://americanamusicshow.com/episode367 |
Wed, 23 August 2017
Americana Music Show #366 features the debut album from Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real. Lukas Nelson has been making waves on the festival circuit with his unique kind fo country rock and you’ll get to hear a double shot from his debut, self-titled album. You will also hear the new albums from Eliot Bronson, Lilly Hiatt, Blank Range, Eli Cook and Jeremy Pinnell. Plus this week features more new music from Ray Wylie Hubbard, Wild Ponies, and India Ramey. |
Wed, 16 August 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. On Americana Music Show #365, you’ll hear the brand new album from Ray Wylie Hubbard. If you are into old school, deep woods blues, you’re gonna love this one. Plus I’ve got new music from the Flatland Tourists, India Ramey, Jeremey Pinnell and more music from Tyler Childers, WIll Hoge, Two Tons Of Steel and Applewood Road. To listen to this week’s episode, visit americanamusicshow.com/episode365 |
Wed, 9 August 2017
On Americana Music Show #364 I’m excited to share with you the new Will Hoge album called Anchor It’s gonna make a lot of end of year lists let me tell you that right off. Also on this episode I’m gonna play for you a couple of R&B tracks, one super modern from Black Joe Lewis and another that’s more of a throwback from the Isley Brothers. I’ve also got music queued up from Hiss Golden Messenger, Tyler Childers, Jade Jackson, and Kacy & Clayton. |
Wed, 2 August 2017
On Americana Music Show #363, I’m featuring the new album from Tyler Childers. This album has been getting more and more buzz and I’m happy to finally be able to share it with you so you can judge this country rock album for yourself. This week I’ve also got the new album from Kacey & Clayton as well as new albums from Michael Rank, Chuck Berry, Moot Davis, Nicole Atkins, and Mike Younger. |
Wed, 26 July 2017
On Americana Music SHow #362, I am featuring the self-titled album. She is really coming into her own and this is going to be her signature album I think. You’re gonna dig her strong bluesy voice. Also this week, I’m playing a track from that posthumous Chuck Berry release, some thrasher roots rock from the Chris Casello trio, plus more music from Steve Earle, Moot Davis, Amber Cross, Nicole Atkins, & Sherman Holmes. |
Wed, 19 July 2017
Episode 361 features Sherman Holmes’ first ever solo album. It’s got a great get up and move sound to it. There are also lots of new albums on the show this week including New Orleans boogie from King James & The Special Men. country rock from Amber Cross, rock & roll from Moot Davis, and roots rock from Nicole Atkins. You'll also hear more from Korby Lenker, Ben Bostick, Applewood Road, Lonesone River Band, and the farewell album from Glen Campbell. |
Wed, 12 July 2017
On Americana Music Show #360 I’m featuring a gospel band out of Los Angeles called the Eagle Rock Gospel Singers and let me tell you they will raise your spirits if you are feeling low. I’ve also got that new Korby Lenker album queued up so you can be among the first to hear that one. I’ve got a beautiful three part harmony tune from Applewood Road, southern punk from Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires, protest blues from North Mississippi Allstars, country rock from Ben Bostick, and some killer slydeco from that live Sonny Landreth album.
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Wed, 5 July 2017
On Americana Music Show #359, I’m featuring the new Emily Duff album. It’s called Maybe In The Morning and you’re gonna dig her soulful rock sounds. Also on this episode I’m going to introduce you to Marlon WIlliams, Mick Wynne, and BJ WIlbanks. Plus I’ve got more music from Jason Isbell, Jim Lauderdale, Jim Allchin, and the one and only Sonny Landreth |
Wed, 28 June 2017
On Americana Music Show #358, I’m featuring the new album by David Childers. It’s called Run Skeleton Run and I like the back-porch sound on this one. Also this week I’ve got the new twangy album from Lillie Mae, the new blues/zydeco album from Sonny Landreth, southern punk from Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires, and new country rock from Terry Anderson. Plus I’ve got more from Steve Earle, Jason Isbell, and Jim Lauderdale. |
Wed, 21 June 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. Americana Music Show #357 features Slaid Cleaves and his new album. It’s called Ghost On The Car Radio. Steve Earle also has a new album out called So You Wannabe An Outlaw which is on this week’s episode. You’ll also hear new music from Mr. Jefferson Ross and some instrumental lap steel music from Andy Hall & Roosevelt Collier. This week’s episode also features a track from the Sun Records tribute album. |
Wed, 14 June 2017
This week’s episode of the Americana Music Show launches the new album from Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit called The Nashville Sound and it has a little something for everyone. The featured artist this week is Zephaniah OHora and his new old country album called This Highway. This week’s episode of the Americana Music Show also has new southern Rock from the Bohannons, jamband sounds from The Dustbowl Revival, country music from the high plains by Colter Wall, roots rock from Rod Melancon, bluesy rock from Shannon McNally, plus Travis Linville, Pokey LaFarge, Emily Duff, Vandoliers and lots more. Tune in to this week’s episode of the Americana Music Show for the finest hand-picked, road-tested american music. |
Wed, 7 June 2017
On Americana Music Show #355 I’m featuring the new self-titled country album from Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters. Her album from last year was my top pick for 2016 and I’m just as excited to share this one with you. I’ve also got blues rock from Shannon McNally, honkytonk soul from from Emily Duff, tex mex border sounds from Jim Keaveny, rock & roll from Lazarus Nichols, and new country from Zephaniah Ohora And The 18 Wheelers plus lots more. |
Wed, 31 May 2017
The Americana Music Show features hand-picked, road-tested, American music to turn your drive into a road trip. Episode 354 features a guy out of the deep mountains of North Carolina by the name of Pierce Edens. He’s just put out a new country/folky/rock album called Stripped Down Gussied Up and it’s got a great sound on it. I’ve also got the new rock album from Coco Hames. And yes I’ve got more music from Willie Nelson, Rhiannon Giddens, John Moreland, Vandoliers, the North Mississippi and more. |
Wed, 24 May 2017
On Americana Music Show #353 I’m featuring a new country rock band out of Fort Worth called Vandoliers. And of course I’ve got Willie Nelson’s God’s Problem Child album. I got some blues from Selwyn Birchwood, soul music from Don Bryant, swing jazz from Eight O’Five Jive, twang from Rachel Baiman, more from John Moreland’s new album. Plus Left Lane Cruiser, Hillfolk Noir, Chuck Prophet, and Justin Townes Earle. |
Wed, 17 May 2017
Americana Music Show #352 features Lynne Hanson with a double shot from her new bluesy album called Uneven Ground. Plus there’s John Moreland’s Big Bad Luv album and another track from the Don Bryant soul album. There’s also more from Rodney Crowell, Jeffrey Halford, Jake La Botz, and a freedom march from Rhiannon Giddens |
Wed, 10 May 2017
On Americana Music Show #351, I’m featuring a double shot of the new album by Jake La Botz, another track from the Old Crow Medicine Show’s Dylan cover album, the new soul album from Don Bryant, some roots rock from Kent Rose, and more from that cowpunk Sarah Shook album.
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Wed, 3 May 2017
On Americana Music Show #350, I feature the new album from the North Mississippi Allstars. I’ve also got the Bob Dylan cover by Old Crow Medicine Show, a fun number from Jacob Robert Stephens and a newly released concert jam from the Grateful Dead that clocks in at over 16 |
Sat, 29 April 2017
Ronnie Fauss covering Merle Haggard's "Swinging Doors"
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Wed, 26 April 2017
On Americana Music Show #349, I’ve got and old school blues cover of Libba Cotten by Guy Davis and Fabrizio Poggi, honkytonk from Matt Urmy, more country from that Jason Eady album, a hand clapper from Valerie June, rock & roll from Killbuck and the new stringband album from Joseph Huber. |
Wed, 19 April 2017
On Americana Music Show #348, I’ve got a very early recording of Leon Redbone, a classic Percy Sledge tune, the new Tift Merritt album, traveling music from Marty Stuart, more music from that awesome Shinyribs album, and that new Valerie June album |
Wed, 12 April 2017
Americana Music Show #347 features the first live album from The Plott Hounds, a classic soul track from Irma Thomas, a bluesy track from the new Son Volt album. Newcomer Amilia K. Spicer, and indie rock from Killbuck. |
Sat, 8 April 2017
Americana Music Show #346 is an interview episode with Malcolm Holcombe and features a preview of his Pretty Little Troubles album. |
Wed, 5 April 2017
Americana Music Show #345 features new music from Scott H. Biram. The Old 97’s, Brigitte DeMeyer & Will Kimbrough. A posthumous track from the legendary songwriter Rich Minus, and a brand new album from Malcolm Holcombe. |
Mon, 27 March 2017
On Americana Music Show #344, I feature three tracks from Dust Bowl Heart by Doc Fell & Co.
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Wed, 22 March 2017
On Americana Music Show #343, I feature three tracks from Rodney Crowell's latest album, Closer Ties |
Mon, 13 March 2017
On Americana Music Show #342, I feature three tracks from the first full collaboration between Brigitte DeMeyer and Will Kimbrough. The album is called Mockingbird Soul and it's very strong from front to back. |
Sun, 12 March 2017
On Americana Music Show #341, I play three tracks from Pieta Brown's excellent album, Postcards. It's a quiet singer-songwriter album with beautiful lyrics and layered, atmospheric iorchestration. |
Sat, 11 March 2017
I play three tracks from Bap Kennedy's last feel-good album |
Sat, 25 February 2017
On Americana Music Show #339, Nathan Bell talks about the final CD in his trilogy and his experiences on both sides of the white collar / blue collar divide. I feature three tracks from the album as well |
Fri, 24 February 2017
On Americana Music Show #338, I review Nikki Lane's Highway Queen and play three tracks from the episode. |
Sun, 12 February 2017
On Americana Music Show #337, I review Ryan Adams' Prisoner album and play three tracks from it. |
Fri, 10 February 2017
Om Americana Music Show #336, I play three tracks from Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio album. I'm digging the old school chicago blues sound on this album It's got some good originals and several fun coers. |
Fri, 3 February 2017
The Americana Music Show is reborn into a new show format. Episode 335 features The Felice Brothers. |
Tue, 3 January 2017
Giving thanks for your support and announcing the end of the show. |
Tue, 27 December 2016
This special episode is part one of the Best of Americana Music Show 2016. On this episode I feature albums #27- #1. I’m gonna count them down on this episode so you can hear the best of this year’s americana. You can see the entire list at https://americanamusicshow.com/bestof2016. |
Tue, 20 December 2016
This special episode is part one of the Best of Americana Music Show 2016. On this episode I feature all of the honorable mentions plus albums #40 through #28. I’m gonna count them down on this episode so you can hear the best of this year’s americana. You can see the entire list at https://americanamusicshow.com/bestof2016. |
Tue, 13 December 2016
On Americana Music Show #331, Becky Warren tells the mostly true story behind the story arc on her album War Surplus, talks about her solo career and plays three tracks from the album.
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Tue, 6 December 2016
On Americana Music Show #330, Lucy & Wayne from Hymn For Her play tracks from Drive Til U Die and talk about recording in an airstream, their inter-generational song, and where to get free coffee on the road.
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Tue, 29 November 2016
On Americana Music Show #329, Peter Davies and Gabi Monk of the Good Intentions play three tracks from The Long Unbroken Line and talk about their songwriting, the appeal of Americana in the UK, and joy of house concerts. Also on this week’s episode, I’ve got the new albums from Delbert McClinton, The Crawdaddies, AJ Hobbs, Tex Smith, and newcomer josh Swensen. Plus I’ve got more new music from Porchlight Apothecary, Jim Lauderdale, & The Piedmont Melody Makers. I’ve also got James McMurtry covering Adam Carroll, a roots rock track from The Bruce, and a whole lot more... |
Tue, 22 November 2016
On Americana Music Show #328, Owen Campbell plays tracks from Breathing Bullets and talks about his time busking on the streets all over the world and his US tour. I’ve also got the new Blue Rodeo album and the new Piedmont Melody Makers album. I’ve also got new music from Washboard Hank, & Tom Rhodes. I’ve also got more new music from Pete Sinjin, Jack Grelle, Becky Warren, and Seth Walker. |
Tue, 15 November 2016
On Americana Music Show #327, Cris Jacobs plays tracks from Dust To Gold and talks about creating a sense of immediacy in a song, what songwriters do, and his upcoming tour. Also on this week’s episode I’ve got that new album from Jamestown Revival, a track from that Adam Carroll tribute album. I’ve also got new music from Nathan Bell, Jeffrey Foucault, Tom Rhodes and Balsam Range. Plus I’ve got more new music from Jack Grelle, Courtney Granger, Southern Culture On The Skids, Hymn For Her, and a classic track from Uncle Tupelo. |
Tue, 8 November 2016
On Americana Music Show #326, Arty Hill plays tracks from Live: Church On Saturday night and talks about getting into country music growing up, his double band line up, and his songwriting secret sauce. Also this week I’ve got the debut album from Becky Warren, plus new music from Courtney Granger, Pete Sinjn and Wayne “The Train” Hancock. Plus I’ve got more new music from Aaron Lee Tasjan, Southern Culture On The Skids, Joe Rut, and classic tracks from Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, and the Allman Brothers. |
Tue, 1 November 2016
On Americana Music Show #325, Tom Cusimano and Laura Marion play three tracks from The Walcotts’ Let The Devil Win and tell the story behind the band’s name and talk about what it takes to keep such a large band together.
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Tue, 25 October 2016
On Americana Music Show #324, Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms play tracks from Innocent Road talk about the Portand country music scene, playing Prairie Home Companion, and singing like a classic country duet. Also this week I’m excited to add the 30th Anniversary reissue of Steve Earle’s Guitar Town album into rotation. I’ve also got the new Nora Jones album and more new music from the Drive-by Truckers, Shovels & Rope, Bruce Springsteen, a classic Howlin’ Wolf song, The Good intentions, and Karen Jonas. |
Tue, 18 October 2016
On Americana Music Show #323, Eli Paperboy Reed plays three tracks from My Way Home tells the story behind his stage name, talks about his favorite gospel singers and gives the listeners homework. On this week’s episode I’m excited to bring you the UK band The Good Intentions, plus a new album from Cris Jacobs, and the new Mike Zito album. Plus I’ve got more new music from The Drive-by Trucker, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Weir, The Stray Birds, Shovels & Rope, and Owen Campbell. |
Tue, 11 October 2016
On Americana Music Show #322, Karen Jonas plays three tracks from Country Songs, tells the story behind the title track and her slide into the twangy side of life and talks about her Shakesperean country song. Also this week, I’ve got the new Bob Weir album, the new Southern Culture On The Skids album, and I’m very excited to bring you the new Karen Jonas album. MPlus more music from the Drive-by Truckers, The Stray Birds, Bruse Springsteen, Reckless Kelly, and Shovels & Rope. |
Fri, 7 October 2016
Americana Music Show #321 is a bonus episode of the Americana Music Show sponsored by Howlin’ Dog Records. That’s Howlin’ without the g Dog Records Dot Com featuring music from Alamosa to Austin & Beyond. Howlin Dog Records specializes in original Americana, folk, country, and roots music in the southwestern tradition from both emerging and veteran artists On this bonus episode I’ve got an awesome interview with two Texas Troubadours, Mr. Shake Russell and Mr. Michael Hearne. We’ll get to hear the stories from their decades of traveling the southwest and playing their tunes and we’ll get to hear how their music careers are intertwined. Also on this Howlin’ Dog Records bonus episode, I’ve got music from Don Conoscenti, The Rifters, Ry Taylor, 2-Bit Palomino, Bob Livingston, and Bob Cheevers. |