Americana music. Let’s just call it American roots music, combining country, blues, bluegrass, folk, R&B and rock. So, most anything – but I usually like a bit of twang to my music. “Americana” was originally a marketing term for a broad spectrum of musical styles that didn’t fit into the mainstr…
Today I had a chat with Nashville-based singer / songwriter / musician Heidi Newfield about her journey in music, her new(ish) record 'Barfly Sessions Vol 1', and her upcoming visit to SoCal, next Wednesday, May 4th, at the Coach House Concert Hall in San Juan Capistrano
Last month, Alice Wallace and Caitlin Cannon, a.k.a. Side Pony stopped by KXFM for a visit with AM Radio - fresh off the road from Nashville, in town to celebrate their album ('Lucky Break') release at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Alice is a long time friend of the show, and Caitlin is a new friend - and the visit was a pleasure - Alice and Caitlin showcased their perfect harmonies and songwriting prowess with the listening audience - you can find them at https://www.sideponyband.com/, and on all the socials @sideponyband. Enjoy!
The Sidemen recently joined AM Radio in the Pearl Street studios of KXFM - consisting of Nick Justice and Feter Martin Homer, both wonderful songwriters, have teamed up as a duo, and have been playing at many showcases in and around SoCal. You can find them at https://thesidemen.net/ - and on Facebook and the other socials. Enjoy this podcast - the Sidemen share their story and original music.
Michael Ubaldini joins the AM Radio show at the Pearl Street studios of KXFM - always a fun conversation about music, what's happenin' and of course some live music from Michael. Be sure to check Michael out at https://www.rocknrollpoet.com/ - as well as his live showcases - first Thursday of each month at Bogart's Coffee House. Enjoy the interview!
The Dupp Brothers visit Ida Mae in the broadcast booth at KXFM - some great music here - enjoy!
Chris Cruz and Rae Shirer visit the AM Radio studio and catch us up on what's been going on during the pandemic, and introduce us to some new music - Enjoy!
Been looking forward to this episodes - The Odd Birds, a local OC band that just released a new album, called "Tremolo Heart" - and a lot of great songs are on this effort, and you can acquire this album from their website theodbirds.com - These two are really fun to talk to.
AM Radio podcast returns with Bobbo Byrnes (and Tracy Byrnes, collectively known as The Fallen Stars) as in studio guest. I love this couple - a mainstay of OC Americana Music - Enjoy!
AM Radio #163This episode originally recorded 09/20/2020 - enjoy!Five More Minutes - The War & TreatyAmen - War & PierceSouth Gotta Change - Adia VictoriaHard Times - Charlie CrocketJohnny - Sarah JaroszOlympia WA - Molly TuttleCreepin’ In - Norah Jones & Dolly PartonCoupe de Ville Rag - Sarah Jane ScoutenAin’t Had No Lovin’ - Dayna LaneStreets of Bakersfield - Dwight Yoakam & Buck OwensHey Baby Que Paso? - The Last BandolerosIn the Jailhouse Now - Web PierceYou Can’t Shake - Bonnie Montgomery & Rosie FloresEverything Is Broken - Sheryl Crow & Jason Isbell79 Cent Song - Eilen JewellLong, Long Time - Alice WallaceMidnight in Harlem - Tedeschi Trucks BandChris Cruz - Sentimental DreamCan’t Unplug a Trigger - Debbie HennesseyBetter Days - The OddbirdsChasing You - Justine AbagailHey Good Lookin’ - Johnny & JaaleneCan’t Let Go - Lucinda WilliamsPowderfinger - Neil YoungSea of Heartbreak - Rosanne Cash w/ Bruce SpringsteenWildflowers - Tom PettyHot Burrito #1 - The Flying Burrito BrothersBuffalo River Home - John HiattNobody Loves You When You’re Down and Out - Jason IsbellHonky Cat - Elton John
Originally aired September 13, 2020 - First episode since COVID shutdown - Back to playing music, and talking with some friends as well!Playlist:Back in the Saddle - AerosmithDead End Road - JJ Cale and Eric ClaptonFrankie, Please - Rodney CrowellLetter to You - Bruce SpringsteenLittle Rock n’ Roll Clubs - Smooth Hound SmithYou’re Gonna Miss Me - Eilen JewellGlenfern - Kathleen EdwardsJohnny - Sarah JaroszMetal Firecracker - Lucinda WilliamsBobbo Byrnes callQueen of the Party - Bobbo ByrnesJustin Townes Earle - Saint of Lost CausesThe Sweetest Thing - JJ Grey & Mofro (featuring Toots Hibbert)One Day She’s Here - Marcus KingRebel Road - The HawtThornesTalking Reality Television Blues - Todd SniderMichael Ubaldini callUp Against the Wall - Michael Ubaldini & Mystery TrainMagic - Emily ZuzikDoug Schmude callSetting Fires on the Moon - Doug SchmudeAll This Time - Heather Ann LomaxDwight Yoakum - Sarah Shook & the DisarmersMy Man - EaglesHey Baby Que Paso? The Last BandolerosFaded Love - The Time JumpersI’d Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Welcome to AM Radio Quarantine Show #2 - from the shape of things, this may be #2 of many. This week we pay tribute to Bill Withers, a huge loss for us this last week - passed away at 81. Also, I play quite a few tunes from up and coming SoCal artists, including the BRAND new song from Feed the Kitty (feedthekitty.com). This awesome tune is the title cut from their forthcoming album, set to come out next year. Enjoy!!
Since there's no live shows for now, I decided to put together a podcast anyway, and stoke your desire for good Americana Music. Playing some old, some new, and some local!
Welcome to the AM Radio Podcast - This week we have Colin Kyffin in the studio for conversation and music - both recorded *and* live - We play Colin's recent singles, music from folks along the way that have influenced him - and Colin has some great stories to tell!!Look Colin up online - colinkyffinmusic.com, facebook.com/colin.kyffin - enjoy!
Welcome to the AM Radio Podcast - This week we have Emily Zuzik in the studio for conversation and music - both recorded *and* live - Emily plays acoustic versions of songs from her forthcoming LP, 'Torch & Trouble', due out in May 2020. Look Emily up online - www.emilyzuzik.com, @emilyzuzik on Instagram and Twitter, and https://www.facebook.com/emily.zuzik.music - enjoy!
Join me in welcoming Doug Schmude, local Americana artist for chat, music from other locals, and live music from Doug!!
Welcome to the next episode of AM Radio - where the 'AM' stands for Americana Music - this week, we have Feed the Kitty in the house - for a rousing two hours of conversation and music, both live and otherwise.
A continuation of last weeks show - more wrap up of some of the great americana music that came out in 2019, and also music from some artists we lost during the year - give it a listen!
Welcome, AMR fans! This episode is the first part of a 2019 wrap up of music that was released during 2019, at least some of my favorites, as well as a handful of live in-studio performances! There was so much great music, I think I will have to continue the wrap up next week - Enjoy!
Welcome to AM Radio Christmas show 2019 #2 - because one is not enough! Enjoy music from Alison Krauss, Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer, Sarah Jarosz, Eagles, Jason Isbell, and many more! Enjoy!
I stopped counting episodes awhile back - but for convenience, I'm going to start again at #151 - AM Radio, where the "AM" stands for Americana Music - in this installment, you'll hear an eclectic mix of tunes from Dylan, Mellencamp, Allman Brothers, as well as SOCal local favorites Merle Jagger and Heather Anne Lomax. Enjoy!
Hey there AMR fans! This is one of two Christmas-sy episodes for this year - just lots of Twangy, folky cool Christmas music. Enjoy!
Alice talks about the amazing year she's had, with a new album, and touring it around the world - and shares her upcoming plans!
Welcome to this week's episode of AM Radio (where the AM stands for Americana Music Radio). This week we premiere some new music from Merle Jagger, and chat with Jed Mottley of 'Feed the Kitty' (an LA/OC band)( about their new album dropping in January 2020 - called 'Ain't Dead Yet' - and play some cuts from it. Also, we feature some tune from some other SoCal Americana favorites Bobbo Byrnes and The HawtThorns! Enjoy...
Our guest for this episode is Debbie Hennessey - a singer/songwriter from LA. We chat about her, her songwriting, the issues for women in country music, and writing for her album 'No Longer Broken'. With the accompaniment of guitarist Marcus Lundqvist, Debbie performs a couple of her originals, and a stirring rendition of Jimmy Webb's 'Wichita Lineman'
We chat with Alice, and play songs from her latest album, 'Into the Blue' released earlier this year. Enjoy!
Welcome to episode #71 of AM Radio, where AM stands for Americana Music – and that’s what we play. This week, there’s no theme, but you can hear great tunes from Neil Young, Doc Watson, Sarah Jane Scouten, New Grass Revival, George Jones… there’s some variety there, no? Enjoy!
Welcome to the 56th episode of AM Radio – in this installment, we feature a selection of material from the huge and influential career of T Bone Burnett, from launching the careers of the likes of The Counting Crows, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, to his musical direction in movies such as O Brother Where […]
Here’s week 30 of AM Radio, where the ‘AM’ stands for ‘Americana Music’ – heard on KX93.5 every Tuesday night from 7-9pm – right here in the Pearl Street Studios in Laguna Beach! This week, we play tributes to Bob Dylan, in honor of his being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2016 – […]
Enjoy the 13th episode of AM Radio – local licks from The Fallen Stars, new music from Drive-by-Truckers
Welcome to another episode of AM Radio – this week we talk to Michael Ubaldini in the studio about several things: the Gram Parsons tribute, the Outlaws of Folk Series (hosted by Michael), the re-release of his album ‘Acoustic Rumble’ for it’s 20th anniversary, and all sorts of other stuff. And as usual, and to […]
This week we have Patti Compton in the studio for a couple of hours to explore the British Invasion(s) and how they were both influenced by, and in turn, influenced American music. Check it out for some interesting insights and connections. Always a pleasure to have Patti on the show!
Welcome to another episode of AM Radio, where the AM stands for Americana – this week we have The Fallen Stars in the studio, to talk about the release of their Leaves On the Wind: Can’t Stop the Signal collection, a binding together of three EPs of songs inspired by the SciFi series ‘Firefly’. Always […]
Hi all – prepare for a feast of work and protest sings in this podcast in honor of Labor Day, a day of remembering the American labor movement made up of people that used collective bargaining power to influence employment practices and wages. Of course, the songs you will hear will be folk-tinged Americana – […]
Welcome to this weeks AM Radio show on KX93.5, Laguna’s only FM – This week we have some oldies from the likes of Webb Pierce and Don Gibson, as well as brand new music from Eilen Jewell and Bonnie Montgomery & Rosie Flores.
Welcome to AM Radio, where AM stands for Americana Music – this week we have a little old, a little new. Also, we have a phone-in chat with Rose Gerber of a Portland band called Dirty Uncle Rose. They have just released their debut album Another Heartache – great stuff!! Enjoy…
Hi all! Welcome to this installment of AM Radio – where the AM stands for Americana Music. This we were privileged to host the Dayna Lane Band from Oceanside – and what fun we had! It was my first solo flight using the brand new live room at KX93.5, and I think it came out […]
Welcome to another AM Radio podcast! This week out guest is Ash Beck, a.k.a Den of Ashes, where we play songs from his influences, songs from his two releases, Blackbird and California – including live in-studio versions of a few of them – and – we have the honor of premiering from an upcoming release, […]
In this episode of AM Radio on KX93.5 (where the AM stands for Americana Music), we welcome OC musician Chris Cruz, and Rae Shirer (backup vocalist extraordinaire) for some conversation, music from Chris’ forthcoming album, and live performances as well! Enjoy …
Welcome to AM Radio – where the AM stands for Americana Music – this installment features an awesome band out of Huntington Beach called Firemelon. We play songs from their influences, such as Jason Isbell, Dawes, David Bowie, Lucinda Williams, and many more – then the band plays a live set of their newest material. […]
This week, we have the pleasure of hosting as guests – Johnny and Jaalene – a fascinating duo from Anaheim, due to perform 2 sets at the Doheny Blues Festival this coming weekend (May 18/19). Ages 19 and 16, these two are already way ahead in the game – wonderful harmonies, and great song choices. […]
In this installment of AM Radio, I am visited by JEMS (website), a vocal group (think CSN) from LA, who have just recently combined their talents into one powerful force of harmony and beautifully crafted lyrical imagery that demands your listening attention. During the first hour, we listen to music picked by the girls and […]
This episode of AM Radio features Patti Compton, Co-founder and President of Music Preserves Foundation, a brand new non-profit organization focusing on creating educational music and arts programs in collaboration with the community, schools , artists, government and other like-minded foundations. We play music from artists that will be featured at the upcoming Doheny Blues […]
Hey AM Radio listeners! What do the drummer from Wilco, the keyboard player from Foo Fighters, and the guitarist from Roxy Music have in common? Well I think you’ll have to listen to this episode of AM Radio to find out – my guests are Bobbo and Tracy Byrnes of the Fallen Stars – mostly […]
Hey! Welcome to another episode of AM Radio – it’s been awhile – we’ve lived through some remodeling, some technical difficulties, but we’re back, and looking forward to some great Americana Music, some new some old – check it out!
Welcome to the first AM Radio show of the New Year! Finally back from a small break to make way for some radio station improvement. Joined in the studio with fellow DJs Ida Mae, Tom Joliet and Greg Friedman – all he volunteers are happy to be back. Listen to some first rate Americana, including […]
Welcome to the latest episode of AM Radio, where the ‘AM’ stands for Americana Music – this week we had the fortune to host James Lee Stanley – Singer/Songwriter, amazing guitar player, entertaining storyteller. Don’t miss this one. Enjoy!
Welcome to the most recent episode of AM Radio – where the ‘AM’ stands for Americana. This week we play music from Eilen Jewell, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Rosanne Cash, and we preview more from Alice Wallace’s album on Rebelle Roadshow Records that will available everywhere January 18th. Enjoy!
Alice Wallace, a friend of KX935, and amazing singer/songwriter is releasing a brand new album – coming out January 18, called ‘Into the Blue’, and she has given a preview to AM Radio, which we will, in turn, give to you – enjoy!
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