Beth Lee talks about Lucinda Williams' and Wanda Jackson's influence on Beth Lee and the Breakups and the pros and cons of working in Austin. Plus roots rock from The Del Lords, … [Continue reading]
Maya and the Ruins
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Maya Lerman from Maya and the Ruins talks about recording in Lafayette, working as a music archivist, and tying songs together with her voice. Rock and roll from Javi Garcia, … [Continue reading]
Carrie Rodriguez
May 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
Carrie Rodriguez talks about working fiddles into her songs, the influence New York had on her music, and channeling Alejandro Escovedo. Plus feel good rock from Marshall … [Continue reading]
Hannah Thomas
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hannah Thomas talks about Georgia being a “musical mashup,” admiring Steve Earle, and listening to the highway men growing up. Plus a Willie Nelson cover of a Dorothy Fields … [Continue reading]
Dolly Varden
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Steve Dawson of Dolly Varden talks to Rick Cornell about why he moved to Chicago, listening to sad songs in the 70's and taking his own song writing advice. Plus rock and roll … [Continue reading]
The Riverbreaks
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ryan Bailey of The Riverbreaks talks to Rick Cornell about his time in Chapel Hill, rebelling against country music, and writing songs in the jungle. Plus rock and roll from the … [Continue reading]
The Howlin’ Brothers
April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ben Plaase of The Howlin' Brothers talks about driving more than playing, playing the upright bass and making New Yorkers dance to bluegrass. Plus indie rock from Javi Garcia … [Continue reading]
Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country Stars
April 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
Alex Culbreth talks about getting rowdy with the Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country Stars, who inspires his punchy writing style, and his folk-rap song. Plus country rock from Bow … [Continue reading]
Amanda Pearcy
March 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Amanda Pearcy talks to Rick Cornell about the quintessential Texas small town, her favorite listening room venue, and her tribute to “party dolls.” Plus roots rock from … [Continue reading]
Rachel Brooke
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rachel Brooke talks about what the blues has that modern music doesn't, her Fats Domino cover, and why she included a xylophone on A Killer's Dream. Plus alt.country from Left … [Continue reading]
The Gravy Boys
March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Steve Storms and Steve Celestini of the Gravy Boys talk about how to make the apocalypse fun and keeping a band together with brutal honesty. The Gravy Boys Gravy … [Continue reading]
Michael Rank and Stag
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Michael Rank, Ron Bartholomew, and Marc Smith play songs from In The Weeds and a new song from Michael's “Valentine's Day Trifecta.” Plus rockabilly from Semi-Twang, southern … [Continue reading]
Jon Shain – Ordinary Cats
February 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Jon Shain talks about the Piedmont Blues, making slow songs interesting, how Ordinary Cats got electrified, and his ambiguous duet. Jon Shain Jon Shain Preview … [Continue reading]
Amanda Cevallos
February 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Amanda Cevallos talks to Rick Cornell about singing Tejano music, her Doug Sahm show, playing the Broken Spoke and why she wears a cowboy hat. Amanda Cevallos Amanda … [Continue reading]
Mary Gauthier
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mary Gauthier talks about the joy of house concerts, the sugar cane industry, hobo kings, and her song about the wheel of eternity. Mary Gauthier photo credit: Rodney … [Continue reading]
The Delta Saints
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ben Ringel of The Delta Saints talks about his homage to Robert Johnson, his bucket list gig, and playing a gig in a bull fighting stadium. The Delta Saints The Delta … [Continue reading]
Bettye LaVette
January 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bettye LaVette talks about adlibbing Dylan lyrics; seeing Motown stars broke drunk and naked; and interpreting songs vs and covering them. Betty LaVette Bettye … [Continue reading]
Caleb Caudle
January 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Caleb Caudle talks about writing solo, his "wordiest and most unnecessary song title," and why he called his latest album Tobacco Town. Caleb Caudle Caleb … [Continue reading]
Tokyo Rosenthal – Tokyo’s Fifth
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tokyo Rosenthal talks about writing about jet lag and getting laid off; working with fiddle and pedal steel players; and his Irish roots. Tokyo Rosenthal - Photo credit: Pat … [Continue reading]
Rich Mahan
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rich Mahan talks about why he name checked Bobby Bare on his album, his song to help guys get laid, and getting in trouble in lower Alabama. Rich Mahan Rich Mahan Preview … [Continue reading]
