Lyndon Bolton interviews Amy McCarley and plays three tracks from her new album MECO. 

Michael Graca interviews Charles Wesley Godwin and plays three tracks from Godwin's debut album, Seneca.

Michael Graca interviews Boo Ray and plays three tracks from Tennessee Alabama Fireworks.

Calvin runs through best new releases of 2018 so far. 

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode401

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.  

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode400

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode399

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode398

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode397

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode396

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.

https://AmericanaMusicShow.com/episode395

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode394

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. 

https://AmericanaMusicShow.com/episode393

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode392

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. 

https://AmericanaMusicShow.com/episode391

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. 

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode390

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode389

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode388

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode387

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/epiode386

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode385

Calvin counts down #20 - #1 of the Best of Americana Music Show 2017

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Calvin counts down #40-#21 from the Best Of Americana Music Show 2017

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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

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.  

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode381

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode380

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode379

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode374

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. 

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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

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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. 

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode370

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode368

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.

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode366

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

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode364

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.

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode362

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. 

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode361

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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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  

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode358

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode357

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode353

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

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode352

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode351

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

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode350

Ronnie Fauss covering Merle Haggard's "Swinging Doors" 

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode349

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

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode347

Americana Music Show #346 is an interview episode with Malcolm Holcombe and features a preview of his Pretty Little Troubles album.

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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.

On Americana Music Show #344, I feature three tracks from Dust Bowl Heart by Doc Fell & Co. 

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On Americana Music Show #343, I feature three tracks from Rodney Crowell's latest album, Closer Ties 

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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. 

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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. 

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I play three tracks from Bap Kennedy's last feel-good album 

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode340 

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 

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode339

On Americana Music Show #338, I review Nikki Lane's Highway Queen and play three tracks from the episode. 

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On Americana Music Show #337, I review Ryan Adams' Prisoner album and play three tracks from it. 

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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. 

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The Americana Music Show is reborn into a new show format. Episode 335 features The Felice Brothers. 

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Giving thanks for your support and announcing the end of the show.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode334

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.

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.

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.

Also on this episode, I’ve got a sneak peek at the upcoming Band Of Heathens album, some great rock & roll from Heath Green, Mark Porkchop Holder, & Matt North. Plus more new music from Blair Crimmins, The Crawdaddies, Pickxen and Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang.

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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.

Also on this week’s episode, I have that new album from Pickxen, plus the new album from Biscuit Miller and an awesome new album from Eight O’Five Jive. I’ve also got more new music from The Bruce, The Crawdaddies, Arty Hill, and Blue Rodeo.

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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...

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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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode328

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode327

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode326

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.

Also this week I’ve got the new Jim Lauderdale album, which makes me very happy. I’ve also got the new Jack Grelle album, the new Lawn Chair Kings album and the Aaron Lee Tasjan album. I’ve also got more from the Drive-by Truckers, Karen Jonas, Owen Campbell, Southern Culture On The Skids, and that Steve Earle reissue.

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode324

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode322

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.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode322

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.
You can get the playlist for this episode, links to the music and more information about Howlin' Dog Records at

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode321

On Americana Music Show #320, Seth Walker plays three tracks from Gotta Get Back & talks about his North Carolina roots, how he ended up in the Big Easy, and working with Jano Rixx.

This week I’ve got an unusual track from Bruce Springsteen. See if you can recognize it! I’ve also got the new Stray Birds album, Arty Hill’s first live album ever, and a blues rock album from Liz Mandeville. I’ve also got more music from that Drive-by Truckers album, Reckless Kelly, The Walcotts, Joanna Connor, and Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode320

On Americana Music Show #319, Dave Wilson of Chatham County Line plays tracks from Autumn and tells the band’s origin story, talks about playing to the fan base and laments cell phones at shows.

Also this episode I’ve got the new Drive-by Truckers album, the new Shovels & Rope album and more new music from Tim Easton, Sarah Jarosz Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Plus I’ve got a Nitty Gritty Dirt Band live reunion album.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode319

On Americana Music Show #318, Michael Rank plays three tracks from Red Hand and talks about listening to early folk rock through his sister’s bedroom door & how he produces his albums.

This week I’ve got new rock & roll from music from Reckless Kelly, blues from Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, americana fom 3hatrio, plus more music from The Walcotts, Reagan Boggs, and Seth Walker.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode318

On Americana Music Show #317, Dustin Arbuckle plays tracks from Promised Land Or Bust and talks about bonding with his Dad over the blues, why he plays harmonica, & how he met Aaron Moreland.

Also this week, I’ve got some great blues rock from Own Campbell, the new Walcotts album, I’ve got a track from the Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris reissue. I’ve got that new bluegrass album from John McEuen too. Plus more tracks from Dale Watson, Dex Romweber, Seth Walker, Tim Easton and Chatham County Line.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode317

On Americana Music Show #316, Ben Todd of Lonesome Shack plays three tracks from The Switcher and tells the story behind the band’s name, talks about his North Mississippi blues influences and the band’s latest video.

This week I’ve got that new acoustic Macy Gray album, the new Dex Romweber blues album, and pop rock from Jon Herington. I’ve also got more new music from Dale Watson, Tim Easton, John Doe, Michael Rank and yes another track from that Kiefer Sutherland album.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode316

On Americana Music Show #315, Boo Ray plays three tracks from Sea Of Lights and talks about growing up in the North Carolina Mountains, his hardscrabble career path, and recording on Bob Dylan’s tape deck.

Lots of great music going into rotation this week. I’ve got the new Seth Walker album, the new Tim Easton album and the new Chatham County Line album. Plus I’ve got a track from the Kiefer Sutherland album. Yes, that Kiefer Sutherland! Plus more new music from Michael Rank, Eli Paperboy Reed, Kelsey Waldon, Dale Watson, and Bill Kirchen.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode315

Blake Christiana of Yarn plays tracks from This Is The Year and talks about the band’s rebuilding year, writing country music in NYC, and the positive vibes in their music.

Also on this week’s episode I’ve got the new rock & roll album from Hymn For Her and new music from Waiting For Henry, Josh Harty, Silver Lake 66 and the Royal Hounds. I’ve also got more new music from Mudcrutch, Willie Nelson, Dale Watson, & Lydia Loveless.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode314

On Americana Music Show #313, Sara Watkins plays tracks from Young In All The Wrong Ways and talks about her solo work, maturing as a songwriter, and the videos she’s making to support the album.

This week I’ve got the new live Dale Watson album and the nee Lydia Loveless rock album. Plus another track from that amazing Michael Rank album, more from Eli Paperboy Reed, Mudcrutch, Tift Merrit, BJ Barham, and an old school blues track from Leadbelly.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode313

On Americana Music Show #312, Hayes Carll plays tracks from Lovers and Leavers and talks about writing for this phase of his life, his recent Merle Haggard cover, and his run in with Townes Van Zandt fans.

Also this week I’ve got that new Michael Rank album and the new Boo Ray country rock album Plus there’s more of that Eli Paperboy Reed album, the awesome blues album from Lonesome Shack, another track from that Bonnie Bishop soul album, some John Doe & The Sadies, Mudcrutch, Wild Ponies, Tony Joe White, and Colvin & Earle.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode312

On Americana Music Show #311, Joe Evans of Left Lane Cruiser plays tracks from Beck In Black, tells the story behind the album name, discusses the lineup changes and why he sticks to the duo format.

Also this week I’m excited to say I’ve got the new Mudcrutch album and the new Eli Paperboy Reed album. Hot dang! Plus another track from the Colvin & Earle album and new music from Amanda Shires, Honey Island Swamp Band, and Martha Fields. I’ve also got a classic track from Little Junior & The Blue Flames.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episodde311

On Americana Music Show #310, Ana Egge plays tracks from Say That Now and talks about working with the Sentimentals to craft the songs and why she chose to go in a rock & roll direction this time.

Also this week I’ve got that Shawn Colvin Steve Earle collaboration, new rockabilly from Ruby Dee, soul from Bonnie Bishop, honkytonk from The Bakersfield Glee Club and a classif Carl Perkins track.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode310

On Americana Music Show #309, Bill Mallonee plays tracks from Slow Trauma and talks about his Vigilantes of Love days, living in the wilds of New Mexico, and the challenges of writing an album about death.

Also on this episode, I’ve got another track from that Bonnie Bishop soul album, a sneak peek at the upcoming Loveless album, new music from the Royal SOuthern Brotherhood, Lonesome Shack, Felice Brothers, and a classic Howlin’ Wolf track.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode309

On Americana Music Show #308, Jesse Langlais from Town Mountain plays tracks from Southern Crescent and talks about playing the Grand Ole Opry and the band’s democratic songwriting.

Also on this episode, I’ve got the new Left Lane Cruiser album, plus new music from The Everydays, Bonnie Bishop, The Felice Brothers, Massy Ferguson, Sara Watkins, and more.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode308

On Americana Music Show #307, The Milagro Saints join Calvin in studio to play tracks from Stranger Times and to discuss Woody Guthrie’s relevance today and their musical experiments.

Also on this episode I’ve got the new soul album from Bonnie Bishop, which makes me very happy. I’ve also got  new music from NewTown, Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer, The Everydays, and Demos Papadimas. I’ve also got more tracks from Andre Williams, Tony Joe White, Jeff Turmes, Clint Morgan, and the The Felice Brothers.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode307

On Americana Music Show #306, Noah Alexander of The Plott Hounds talks about growing up with southern rock, his chosen home town, and digging into extended jams.

Also on this episode, I’ve got the new Felice Brothers album, new rock & roll from the Massy Ferguson band, and new folk rock from the Milagro Saints. I’ve alos got more from the Honeycutters, Clint Morgan, the Hard Working Americans, and Mipso.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode306

On Americana Music Show #305, Mike Eldred plays tracks from Baptist Town, talks about his family’s “soul cleanse” tris to the Deep South, his trips to Greenwood Mississippi how his experiences in Baptist Town shaped the album.

Also on this episode, the new album from Sarah Jarosz and the new country album from Irene Kelley. I;ve also got the new rock & roll album from the Plott Hounds, the blues album from Andre Williams, rock from the Hard Working Americans, and another track from that awesome Honeycutters album.

https://americanamusicshow.com/episode305