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AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Maia Sharp Interview: Songwriting with Soldiers and Her New Album, TomboyToday on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we are interviewing Maia Sharp. She’s written songs for Keb Mo, Cher, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Art Garfunkel, and Trisha Yearwood including Trisha’s recent single “The Wall or the Way Over”. Maia's new album Tomboy is a catchy collection of songs that hit close to the bone, from one of the best songwriters around. Tomboy releases Friday, September 12th. We are excited to welcome Maia Sharp to our show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-09-0338 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe CJ Lewandowski Interview: Celebrating the Life and Music of Bobby OsborneToday we have the pleasure of interviewing Grammy nominated vocalist and mandolin player CJ Lewandowski. He's the founder of The Po' Ramblin' Boys, but his most recent project is both a celebration of the life and music of Bobby Osborne and Bobby's last studio recording. Bobby Osborne was one half of the group the Osborne Brothers. In this episode, we talk with CJ about his friendship with Bobby and his family, and how artists like Vince Gill and Billy Strings came together to finish a Bluegrass icon's album. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your S...
2025-08-2027 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe James Kee Interview: East Nash Grass and Their New Album "All God's Children"Today on AmericanaMusic.com we welcome James Kee from the bluegrass sensation East Nash Grass. Highly acclaimed by the 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association as New Artist of the Year, they consist of a supergroup of musicians who’ve payed behind artists such as Dan Tyminski, Tim O’Brien, Sierra Hull, and Rhonda Vincent. Jerry Douglas from Union Station whom we’ve recently interviewed calls them “a band of ringers”. Their album All God’s Children comes out August 22nd of this year on Mountain Fever Records. We’re excited to have James Kee on our show. Support the s...
2025-08-1426 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Grayson Jenkins Interview: Creating Community and His New Album “Country Parables”Today on AmericanaMusic.com we welcome country singer/songwriter Greyson Jenkins' work has been featured in American Songwriter. With a quarter million miles logged touring his songs tell stories that are time honored but not antiquated. An amazing songwriter and lyricist, we are excited to welcome Greyson Jenkins to the show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-07-2724 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Alaina Stacey Interview: Her EPs Dawn, Day, and Dusk and Psychology in SongwritingToday on AmericanaMusic.com we welcome Alaina Stacey. Formally part of the country trio Maybe April which garnered accolades from Rolling Stone and Billboard, Alaina has created a collection of 19 songs in 3 separate EPs titled, “Dawn”, “Day”, and “Dusk”. Her EP “Dusk” releases Friday, July 15th. We are excited to have her on our show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-07-1824 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe James McMurtry Interview: An Americana Legend on His New AlbumToday on the Americana Music.com Podcast we have the privilege of welcoming James McMurtry. Texas Monthly calls him “a songwriter’s songwriter” and Rolling Stone says he’s "One of America's greatest living songwriters". James McMurtry’s ability to tell a story, write great lines that hit in the right places, and create memorable characters is the best in the business. His new album The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy released on New West Records June 20th of this year. It is a pleasure to welcome James McMurtry on the show. You Tu...
2025-07-1024 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jerry Douglas Interview: Alison Krauss and Union Station Tour, Rounder 0044, and Monty PythonToday on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast, we welcome Jerry Douglas. He’s a world renowned Dobro and lap steel player. He’s won 16 Grammy Awards, 3 CMA Awards, and Numerous IBMA awards, including multiple Dobro Player of the Year Awards. A member of the band Union Station since 1998, he’s also performed with Billy Strings, Phish, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, and Elvis Costello. He’s produced records for Maura O’Connell, Molly Tuttle, Jesse Winchester, and Eric Clapton to name a few. We are excited to have Jerry Douglas on the show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com You...
2025-07-0130 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Kai Crowe-Getty Interview: On Connecting with Listeners and His Solo Americana Album The WreckageToday on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we’re excited to have Kai Crowe-Getty. With his new album The Wreckage, releasing this Friday, June 27th it echoes of Mellencamp, Petty, and Springsteen storytelling with driving guitar grooves. Kai is no stranger to touring as the frontman for the rock band Lord Nelson. We’re happy to have him on the show with us today.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-06-2523 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Cat Terrones Interview: Welsh Influences, Liner Notes, and Her New Album "Shelter in Our Beauty"Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Cat Terrones. She’s a singer-songwriter from California whose songs, vocal presence, and harmonies wrap you up in their sound. I first met Cat at the Folk Alliance Conference International in 2024 and have been a fan of her music ever since. She’s recently released her album, Shelter in Our Beauty. We’re excited to have Cat Terrones on our show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-06-1725 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Zach John King Interview: From Indie Rock to Coming Home to Country MusicToday on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Zach John King. He’s recently signed with Sony Music Nashville, and has already performed at the Country to Country which is a huge three-day Country Music Festival in London, Glasgow, and Belfast. Country poet meets his Americana leaning sound that’s hard driving his new EP Slow Down drops today. Currently playing on The Highway XM and high-profile playlists we are excited to have Zach John King. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-05-2323 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Gretchen Peters Interview: Connectivity and Empathy in SongwritingToday on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome two time Grammy nominee singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, she’s a songwriter’s songwriter writing Country hits like “Independence Day” for Martina McBride, “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” for Patty Loveless, and Faith Hill’s “The Secret of Life”. Other elite artists who’ve cut her songs include Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Bryan Adams, The Neville Brothers, and George Strait. She’s received International Album of the Year for her album Blackbirds and Song of the Year by the UK Americana Associatio...
2025-05-0628 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Sam Robbins Interview: 70's Singer/Songwriter Influences and His New Album, So Much I Still Don't SeeToday on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Berklee College graduate and singer/songwriter Sam Robbins. His songs evoke the storytelling styles of James Taylor and Mary Chapin Carpenter by drawing you in while being accompanied by his old worn out martin guitar. He’s shared the stage with Jason Mraz and Liz Longley and has graced the stages of Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-04-3032 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Leslie Jordan Interview: Her Debut Americana Album “The Agonist” Based Off Her Grandfather’s WritingsToday's interview is with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Leslie Jordan with her first full length solo Americana album, "The Agonist" releasing this Friday, April 25th. Produced by Kenneth Pattengale Milk Carton Kids, the album is a collection of songs adapted from the writings and poetry of her grandfather, Robert S Gott. The album also features The Milk Carton Kids, Brittney Spencer, and Sarah Watkins.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-04-2227 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Tony Kamel Interview: Texas Songwriting, His Grandmother, and the New Album, "We're All Gonna Live"On this AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we're excited to have Grammy nominated Tony Kamel frontman and songwriter for the band Wooden Wire, he's releasing his solo album We're All Gonna Live, April 18th. An amazing singer-songwriter who plays a clawhammer banjo, harmonica, and acoustic guitar on the album, his approach of mixing, songwriting, and philosophy stem right out of the Woody Guthrie playbook. Links to Topics on the ShowTony Kamel We'r All Gonna Live John Hartford Stoicism Clawhammer BanjoListen to the...
2025-04-1524 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jonathan Rundman Interview: The Silos, Recording Analog, and His New Album "Waves"Americana artist Jonathan Rundman has been recoding and touring for the last decade with The Silos. On April 11st, 2025 he releases his solo album, Waves where he not only sings and wrote the song, but performs organ, accordion, mandolin, and mandola on the record. Talked About in this Podcast: Jonathan RundmanThe Silos"Elizabeth, Don't Waste Your Breath"WavesLucinda WilliamsChuck Berry "Promised Land"Aimee Mann "Mr. Harris"Ani DifrancoSimon and GarfunkelShawn Co...
2025-04-0831 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Doohickeys Interview: The New Album, "All Hat No Cattle", The Ryman, and ZombiesIn this episode we're interviewing the duo The Doohickeys consisting of Haley Spence Brown and Jack Hackett. Their debut album, All Hat No Cattle, has charted number one on the Roots Music Report, number 21 on the Americana Music charts, and have songs on Outlaw Country. They've already performed at the prestigious Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. This band mixes comedy with country music in a refreshing way that doesn't compromise on its songwriting and studio chops. The DoohickeysChastain Horse Park
2025-04-0124 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Sierra Hull Interview: Mandolin, Bluegrass Influences, and "A Tip Toe High Wire"Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we have the priveledge of interviewing Sierra Hull. A 2-time Grammy nominated artist, she's won 6 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year Awards. She's also performed at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House and collaborated with Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Brandie Carlile, and Billy Strings. She has a unique way of taking bluegrass music and blending in outside elements of pop, jazz, blues, rock, and gospel creating a really unique sound that's all her own. She released her 4th studio album A Tip Toe High...
2025-03-1329 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Kelly Hunt Interview: Ozark Symphony and the Melding of Folk, Jazz, and BluegrassWith her latest album Ozark Symphony, Kelly Hunt creates an orchestra of folk acoustic instruments with echoes of ragtime keys and horns to paint an era encapsulated in documentaries and faded black and white photographs. The much anticipated album to her 2019 nominated album of the year by the International Folk Music Awards brings stellar songwriting with Memphis and New Orleans sounds to life. kellyhuntmusic.comSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-03-0424 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jeff Trott Interview: Writing Sheryl Crow Hits and His New AlbumThis Grammy Nominated Songwriter has Co-written and recorded some of Sheryl Crow's biggest hits like "If It Makes You Happy", "Soak Up The Sun", and "Every Day is a Winding Road". A previous BMI Songwriter of the Year Award Winner, he also has played in bands for Sheryl Crow and Tears for Fears among many others. This year he's releasing a new album called Orphans, of songs he's written that never found a home. Jeff TrottSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2025-02-1130 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jessica Willis Fisher Interview: Truth, Honesty, and Kindness as a Compass and Recording Her New Upcoming Record, "Bloom"In this episode of AmericanaMusic.com we have the privilege of interviewing Jessica Willis Fisher. Her unmistakeable vocal vibrato and amazing fiddle chops are reminiscent of Allison Krauss and Union Station with the storytelling skills of Dolly Parton. Her first solo appearance on the Grand Ole' Opry Stage was her 60th. Her book Unspeakable, Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice followed her debut solo album, Brand New Day with songs like "My History". She is releasing a new single on the 31st of this month called, "Honest". Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your So...
2025-01-3037 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Bayker Blankenship and Lilly Hiatt Interviews: Lilly's New Album and Her Dad's Influence; and Bayker's Touring with the Band and Co-WritingWelcome back to Season 2 of the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast. In this first episode we have the great privilege of interviewing two phenomenal singer-songwriters, Lilly Hiatt and Bayker Blankenship. Lilly Hiatt talks about releasing her new album, "Forever" and the vulnerability of the journey taken to get there. Bayker Blankenship humbly talks about his quick rise to country music fame via TikTok with the song he wrote, "Maxed Out" and the wisdom and support he's gained from his Mom and Dad that have kept him grounded. Bayker BlankenshipLilly HiattAmericanaMusic.com's Playlist ...
2025-01-2228 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Suzy Bogguss Interview: TV Dinners w/ Roy Rogers, Finding the Perfect Song, & SongwritingSeason 1's final interview is with none other than Grammy Award winner Suzy Bogguss. She's sold over four million records, with top country hits like "Outbound Plane", "Aces", "Letting Go", "Someday Soon", "Drive South", and "Hey Cinderella". Her latest album "Praying for Sunshine" consists of 10 songs all written by Bogguss. Suzy's talent is not just in her smooth vocal delivery, but in the way she pulls you into a story and makes you feel like you're listening to a friend tell it. We're excited to share this interview with Suzy Bogguss. Season 2 is set to begin...
2024-12-0432 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Tim Easton Interview: Busking in Europe, Music Cities, and Guitar NamesTim Easton is a confessional storyteller who has lived a thousand lives in one, having lived and played in London, Dublin, Paris, Prague, and Madrid. After returning to the States, the singer-songwriter with the vagabond heart moved to New York City and then Los Angeles before making his way to settling down in Nashville. Tim's latest album, "Find Your Way" was released this past May on the Oklahoma label, Black Mesa Records. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2024-11-2731 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe JM Stevens Interview: Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, and Getting Back to Mississipi RootsToday's guest is an Americana artist out of Austin, Texas, JM Stevens. Former lead singer of the Retro-rock band Moonlight Towers. Stevens has performed at the prestigious SXSW and Folk Alliance Showcases since striking out solo. He's owner of East Austin Recording Studio and most recently released his second solo album, "Nowhere to Land" with a mixture of blues, country, and folk. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2024-11-2024 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jesse Ray Smith Interview: That Bay Area Sound, Music as a Way to Cope, and the Definition of a Great AlbumToday we have Jesse Ray Smith. He’s a singer-songwriter out of California. His sound is reminiscent of those famous crossovers from the 70s like Fleetwood Mac, Joe Cocker, Eagles, and Jackson Browne with a fresh take. It’s not a carbon copy of that sound, but a resurgence with creative compositions, lyrics, melody and production good enough to rival. Basically they’re just good songs. We’re ecstatic to have Jesse Ray Smith. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2024-11-1227 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Matt Joe Gow Interview: Early Americana Influences, Collaboration, and SongwritingSomewhere in the Southern Hemisphere, in a city known for its gothic style architecture, a singer-songwriter was born whose life would change forever hearing a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album which grew into a love for bands like The Jayhawks, Wilco, and Whiskeytown. Native of Dunedin, the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, Matt Joe Gow has lately been touring the Northern Hemisphere in Europe and the United States. With a sound reminiscent of Counting Crows meets Life is a Highway’s Tom Cochrane, he’s opened for Chris Isaak. Matt Joe Gow has already been...
2024-11-0723 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe McKinley James Interview: The Advice His Dad Gave Him, "Working Class Blues" Album, and Motown, Stax, & Chicago BluesOpening for ZZ Top throughout multiple dates on their tour to opening up for the Mavericks at The Ryman Auditorium their’s something universal that connects McKinley James‘s music to playing for these two diverse audiences. That universality is blues meets old school rock meets a straight forward songwriting style. His latest album, Working Class Blues, highlights catchy songs with only him and his Dad,(see drummer in below photo) a touring musician, playing live in their recording studio. The sound is so full, that you’ll never notice it. Listen to McKinley James's music on the Am...
2024-10-2923 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Wesley Dean Interview: Australian Roots, Crazy Hearts, and the Creative MindsetDubbed "The Psychedelic Cowboy", Wesley Dean is an Aussie with the spirit of the American West. His latest album, Music from Crazy Hearts, with the title track, video featuring two performers from the Nashville Ballet, dancing around Wesley. His sound is reminiscent of Joe Cocker meets Tom Petty meets outlaw country. Moving to Nashville in 2021, along with the the Crazy Hearts album release, Dean's 'Crazy Hearts: The Documentary', premiers in early 2025. Here's our interview with Wesley Dean.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2024-10-2623 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Edie Carey and Sarah Sample Interview: Songs of Comfort, Recording, and Balancing Touring w/ MotherhoodWith gentle piano melody, a soft strum on the guitar, and floating vocals In My Arms is more than a lullaby. It is a love song that only two experienced songwriters writing about motherhood can so eloquently express. The first of Edie Carey and Sarah Samples single releases for the new album, Lantern In The Dark: Songs of Comforts and Lullabies. The second is a gorgeous Beatles cover of Blackbird and the most recent is the moving, reasurring lyrics and soaring harmonies for the song "I'm Here". Lantern in the Dark is a the followup to t...
2024-10-1523 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Crys Matthews Interview: LGBTQ+ Preacher's Kid, Ted Talk, and Reclaiming Country MusicAn in-depth conversation with singer/songwriter Crys Matthews about the importance of having candid conversations to those in your community and how she uses music intentionally to educate through story and emotion. Her sound is a mixture of Country, Blues, and Folk. This preacher's kid from North Carolina'a songs are message driven and she has a new album coming out this month. We talk about her Ted Talk and about the new movement of Country Music to represent all its patrons. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music
2024-10-0923 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Teresa Knox Interview: Renovating The Church Studio, Leon Russell's Legacy, and The Tulsa Sound RevivalWithin The Church Studio walls if you listen close you can hear the stories of those who've hallowed it, including Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, JJ Cale, Freddie King, Tom Petty, Phoebe Snow, and Willie Nelson to name a few. The studio once owned by Leon Russell has since been not only restored, but also made a world class music studio where most recent studio recordings include Elle King, The Dropkick Murphys, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Webb, and Kristen Chenoweth. As long as no one is recording you can tour the studio in the attached museum with...
2024-10-0127 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Kim Richey Interview: Album Inspiration, Girls Just Wanna Weekend, & Songwriting Heroes; w/ special guest Jillian MatundanThis week’s Artists You Should Know is a treat to introduce, because she’s one of my favorite songwriters, Kim Richey. She’s had her songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Jim Lauderdale, Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss, Terri Clark, Brooks and Dunn, and Radney Foster. She’s recorded harmony vocals on songs for Jason Isbell, Reba McEntire, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ryan Adams, Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, and Trisha Yearwood. Most recently, her 10th studio album, Every New Beginning, reached number 10 on the Billboard Americana/Folk chart. One of the best writers in the business, with impeccable timing and soaring vocals t...
2024-09-2524 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Willie Watson Interview: Real Love, Creative Outlets, and Meeting One of The BeatlesWillie Watson's debut self-titled album was released this past Friday. Since leaving Old Crow Medicine Show, founding member Willie Watson, has been forging together an album that really reflects himself as an artist. After two solo albums, the self titled third album finally feels like the solo expression he’s been seeking. To Willie, it’s epic poetry, the journey from stereotypical excess to being sober, from the traumas of childhood to the hard learned habits that lead to destruction and/or an awakening. These stories have blended into the storytelling he’s learned from Old Crow and collaborating with D...
2024-09-1723 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Young Fables Interview: The Songwriting Process and the Stories Behind ThemHere’s AmericanaMusic.com's podcast interview with the Americana band, The Young Fables. With Laurel’s powerhouse vocals, Wes’s smooth electric guitar lines, and the band’s amazing songwriting chops you’ll be hooked instantly. Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford live in Nashville, but are originally from Maryville, TN. With 3 full length albums under their belt, their sound is a blend of Classic Country and Americana. With praises sung from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain, and Travis Tritt, it is evident after listening to songs like “Drive”, “She Was Mine”,”Daddy’s Girl”, and their latest release “Fighter”, what...
2024-09-1039 min
The Jazz Spotlight Podcast: Music Business With a Touch of Jazzs4e4 The Art of Selling Music Online with Sarah Popejoy [TJS 71]Sarah Popejoy of MusiciansEmpowered.com discusses music collaboration, music marketing for indie artists and the art of selling music online.
2017-05-1742 min
HDO - JazzX5HDO 238. Leo Records: las dimensiones de la improvisación con Loz Speyer, Gratkowski – Nabatov, Ensemble 5, Stuart PopejEn HDO 238 (15 de febrero de 2017), catamos las cuatro últimas novedades del catálogo de Leo Records, en las que aparecen distintas visiones de la improvisación, a saber, las de Loz Speyer’s Inner Space en Life On the Edge (Chris Biscoe, Rachel Musson, Olie Brice, Gary Willcox, Loz Speyer); Ensemble 5 en Live — Featuring Elliott Levin (Heinz Geisser, Elliott Levin, Fridolin Blumer, Reto Staub, Robert Morgenthaler); Frank Gratkowski – Simon Nabatov en Mirthful Myths; y Stuart Popejoy en Pleonid (Sarah Bernstein, Avram Fefer, Steve Swell, Kenny Wolleson, Stuart Popejoy).
© Pachi Tapiz, 2017
HDO es un podcast editado, presentado y producido por Pachi Tapiz.
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2017-02-141h 25HDO - JazzX5HDO 238. Leo Records: las dimensiones de la improvisación con Loz Speyer, Gratkowski – Nabatov, Ensemble 5, Stuart PopejEn HDO 238 (15 de febrero de 2017), catamos las cuatro últimas novedades del catálogo de Leo Records, en las que aparecen distintas visiones de la improvisación, a saber, las de Loz Speyer’s Inner Space en Life On the Edge (Chris Biscoe, Rachel Musson, Olie Brice, Gary Willcox, Loz Speyer); Ensemble 5 en Live — Featuring Elliott Levin (Heinz Geisser, Elliott Levin, Fridolin Blumer, Reto Staub, Robert Morgenthaler); Frank Gratkowski – Simon Nabatov en Mirthful Myths; y Stuart Popejoy en Pleonid (Sarah Bernstein, Avram Fefer, Steve Swell, Kenny Wolleson, Stuart Popejoy).
© Pachi Tapiz, 2017
HDO es un podcast editado, presentado y producido por Pachi Tapiz.
Tod...
2017-02-141h 25