Podcasts about Americana

Randy Wood is an American master luthier, instrument builder, and music entrepreneur known for his influence on the modern vintage-instrument industry and the bluegrass and roots music community. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Wood has built and repaired instruments for many of the biggest names in country, rock, and bluegrass while also operating one of the South's most respected acoustic music venues.Randy Wood grew up in a musical and woodworking family. His father was a carpenter and woodworker, and music was a common part of family life, with relatives frequently playing and singing together. Those two influences—woodworking and music—would shape Wood's lifelong career as a luthier. By the 1960s, Wood had begun developing his craft of instrument repair and building, quickly gaining a reputation for meticulous work and a deep understanding of acoustic instruments.In the early 1970s, Wood moved to Nashville and became a founding partner in GTR, Inc., a pioneering vintage instrument shop located behind the Ryman Auditorium. The business was started with fellow musicians and dealers Tut Taylor and George Gruhn, and it later evolved into the famous Gruhn Guitars. Because of its proximity to the Grand Ole Opry and Nashville recording studios, the shop quickly became a gathering place for musicians needing repairs, vintage instruments, or simply a place to pick. During this period, Wood built and repaired instruments for legendary performers including Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards. Wood later partnered with Taylor to open the original Old Time Pickin' Parlor, a combination music store, repair shop, and performance space that became a hub for bluegrass musicians and fans in the early 1970s. In 1979, Wood sold the Nashville business and returned to coastal Georgia. For many years he operated a small workshop and mail-order business while building custom instruments. Over time he produced more than 1,500 handmade instruments, including guitars, mandolins, banjos, dobroes, and violins, many of which are used by professional musicians around the world. In 1999, Wood established Randy Wood Guitars, a guitar shop, repair center, and instrument workshop near Savannah. He also built a small concert venue called Randy's Old-Time Pickin' Parlor, an intimate hall known for hosting world-class acoustic performers in bluegrass, country, and Americana music. The venue has become a regional destination for roots music fans and regularly features nationally recognized artists in an intimate setting.Randy Wood is widely regarded as a pioneer of the modern vintage instrument business and one of the most respected repairmen and builders in acoustic music. His influence extends beyond instrument making; through his shops and the Pickin' Parlor, he helped create gathering places where musicians could meet, jam, and share traditions that shaped American roots music. Early Life and Musical Roots Nashville Years and the Vintage Instrument Boom Return to Georgia Randy Wood Music and the Pickin' Parlor Legacy

Para celebrar as 300 edições regulares do Bola Laranja, convidamos Pedro Rodrigues, apresentador do podcast "A Temporada" e co-fundador do extinto projeto "Bala na Cesta", que ficou no ar por 12 anos, para falar sobre Phoenix Suns, os 83 pontos de Bam Adebayo contra o Washington Wizards, o desempenho do Los Angeles Lakers com e sem LeBron James e como o tanking afeta a NBA, especialmente a reta final da fase regular de cada temporada da liga.Os 300 episódios do Bola Laranja é resultado graças a você, espectador, que nos motiva a continuar conversando sobre a NBA, entregando um conteúdo de qualidade à nossa audiência.Ouça o podcast "A Temporada", com Pedro RodriguesO Bala na Cesta ainda está disponível no SpotifyOuça e assista ao episódio #250 do Bola Laranja, que entrevista Pedro Rodrigues e Fábio Balassiano.SpotifyYouTubeNele, Fábio e Pedro conversaram com André Fantato sobre o projeto que tiveram juntos, da intensa rotina de preparação e apuração de conteúdo, equilíbrio entre vidas pessoal e profissional, da paixão pelo basquete e muito mais.Dicas culturais:Álbuns dos Beatles (1963-1970)Untold: Briga na NBA (Malice at the Palace) (2021)Força Negra: A Lenda da Associação Americana de Basquete (2025)Seja bem-vindo ao canal do Bola Laranja!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Siga o Bola Laranja no Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEJA MEMBRO DO BOLA LARANJA NO YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Os melhores produtos Nike estão no Bola Laranja Store!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠O melhor conteúdo da NBA você encontra aqui!0:00 Contagem regressiva0:32 300 episódios de Bola Laranja1:37 Curta, compartilhe, se inscreva no BL e seja membro do Bola Laranja2:09 Destaques do episódio2:37 Introdução e apresentação7:08 Mensagens da audiência9:32 Apresentação de Pedro Rodrigues10:42 Regras do sorteio12:32 Recapitulação dos temas de hoje13:06 Agradecimentos a Pedro Rodrigues13:34 Resumo do panorama do momento da temporada15:33 Tanking na NBA26:22 Pistons é uma das melhorias histórias da temporada27:24 Mensagens da audiência27:52 Detroit Pistons pode ser campeão?28:24 83 pontos de Bam Adebayo ou troca Luka-Davis?28:56 Método de draft na NBA29:33 Lakers joga melhor sem LeBron James?36:51 A curiosa forma que o Lakers anunciou os 83 pontos de Bam Adebayo38:22 Comentário sobre o método de draft na NBA39:48 LeBron James entende seu momento técnico?41:05 Bam Adebayo faz 83 pontos num jogo, a segunda maior marca da história55:07 Estratégia do Washington Wizards em ser uma franquia nova56:43 Curta, compartilhe, se inscreva no BL e seja membro do Bola Laranja57:10 Bam Adebayo estaria entre os 50 nomes que poderiam ultrapassar a marca de Kobe Bryant?59:13 Lembrete sobre as regras do sorteio59:54 Seja membro do Bola Laranja1:00:57 Análise do atual momento do Phoenix Suns1:05:39 Cenário para classificação do Phoenix Suns aos playoffs1:08:01 Comparativo do Phoenix Suns atual com o cenário no início da temporada1:10:11 Entrevista de Dillon Brooks1:13:00 Mensagens da audiência1:15:43 Sorteio1:19:46 Sorteio fica para a próxima semana1:20:16 Como é torcer para o Phoenix Suns, por Pedro Rodrigues1:20:45 Kevin Johnson, ex-defensor da NFL, nos deixou aos 55 anos, em janeiro1:21:48 Dicas culturais de entretenimento1:24:34 Considerações finais e encerramento

Some songs don't just play; They mark seasons of your life.And you don't realize it until years later.These are the Americana songs that shaped who we (Ben and Zach) have become.As you'll hear it's not because they were chart-toppers or because everyone else loved them......it's because they found us at a very specific moment.A long drive after a hard loss.A tiny club when you felt invisible.A lyric that said what you couldn't say out loud.That's the part we don't talk about enough!We analyze strategy. We debate business models. We optimize everything.But songs?They bypass ALL logic.They attach themselves to your identity. When you look back, you realize certain bands didn't just soundtrack your life, they helped AUTHOR IT.We can trace chapters of our own growth to specific records.Certain risks we took. Certain conversations we had. Certain seasons we survived.It's wild how an honest lyric can do what no book ever could.The real question becomes isn't whether music changes us.It's this...Are we CHOOSING the songs and bands that shape us…Or are we passively letting whatever's loudest do the shaping?What if the music you surround yourself with is determining the leader, parent, and partner you become?

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz at a remarkable moment in her career, fresh off multiple Grammy wins, including recent recognition with I'm With Her. We talk about what it actually feels like to experience that kind of validation after years of nominations, and why the support she receives from her hometown of Wimberley, Texas, still means so much, especially with music that reflects on family, time, and staying connected to where you come from.Sarah shares how I'm With Her, her trio with Aoife O'Donovan and Sara Watkins, became a creative counterbalance to the pressures of solo work. What stands out is how naturally the collaboration works: three distinct musical voices, no ego battles, and an instinctive approach to arranging harmonies and deciding who carries each musical moment. It's a reminder of how powerful true musical trust can be.We also explore how her perspective on collaboration has evolved over the years. Early in her career, Sarah felt a strong need to protect her artistic voice. But as she gained experience, she realized that once you truly understand what you bring to the table, collaboration becomes less risky and far more rewarding.One of my favorite parts of the conversation is a deep dive into the next generation of acoustic musicians, artists with deep bluegrass roots who aren't confined by genre boundaries. Sarah traces that lineage through musicians like Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Béla Fleck, and Edgar Meyer, framing today's scene not as a sudden movement but as a continuation of a long and evolving acoustic tradition.We also nerd out about her time at the New England Conservatory, why she chose it over Berklee, and how her early Kodály training gave her a powerful foundation in ear training and musical intuition. We wrap by talking about what's next: an upcoming I'm With Her live album, summer touring, and a rare pause in her solo career as she finds herself between record contracts for the first time. In a music industry constantly shifting, from streaming economics to AI, the grounded takeaway is simple: the real thing still matters, and people continue to show up for honest music played by real humans.Key TakeawaysWhat it actually feels like to win Grammys after years of nominations.Why Sarah Jarosz still feels deeply connected to her hometown of Wimberley, Texas.How I'm With Her works creatively—three voices collaborating without ego.Why collaboration becomes easier once artists understand their own musical identity.The lineage of modern acoustic music through artists like Chris Thile, David Grisman, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Mike Marshall.How Kodály training and ear development shaped Sarah's musicianship early on.Why the “real thing”—human voices and acoustic instruments—still resonates in a rapidly changing music industry.Music from the EpisodeJealous Moon — Sarah JaroszWhen the Lights Go Out — Sarah JaroszRunaway Train — Sarah JaroszAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a long-form conversation podcast where host Brad Williams sits down with some of the most thoughtful musicians, composers, and artists working today. The show explores the stories behind the music—creative process, collaboration, career paths, and the human experiences that shape the sounds we love.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues and Country music. Featured Artists . New and classic tracks.  Episode includes Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, Nina Simone and The Dubliners.A SPECIAL ON POLITICAL SONGS.

La politica Americana on the road

Película de los años 90, pero muy actual.

Join Dave Stroud for a look at a fascinating, if somewhat cringey, slice of music history, where white cover versions of black R&B nuggets were whitewashed across the pop charts in the 1950s. While the ‘cover version' was a standard industry practice, so were the ‘sanitized' versions of R&B hits by black artists that made them more ‘palatable' for white radio audiences, spotlighting white artists while the original creators stayed in the shadows. It's certainly something that could be the topic of numerous Deeper Roots episodes but we'll limit our scope to a two hour exploration, measuring the original against the cover. On one side of the house we'll hear from Fats Domino (a popular source for the practic), Big Joe Turner, The Moonglows and a handful of others. The other side of the house has the names of Pat Boone, Art Mooney, The Fontane Sisters and others among the dubious roster ‘favorites'. Radio and media helped to democratize the landscape but today's parallels with the frothing ‘look over thereness' of right wing hate is unmistakable and hard to ignore. It was George Santayana who observed that “those who do not learn from history, are bound to repeat it.“

In this Episode: Our heroes discuss the NASCAR fest Days of Thunder! It's in honor of Robert Duvall who passed recently and is a classic bit of Americana. Tune in! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don't work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: https://ebd.fm/episodes/340

On this week's show, we spend quality time with new records from Cordovas, Meels and Ratboys, spin fresh tracks from The Long Ryders, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and Labi Siffre, and get downright spooky in two very different ways. All this & much, much less!Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

The Bent Twig (Part 3)⁠⁠Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1879 - 1958)⁠⁠Semi-autobiographical series of incidents in the life of an intellectual American family in the late 19th - early 20th Century as seen by favored daughter, Sylvia Marshall. Her father is an economics professor in a Midwestern state university and she is following in his inquisitive footsteps. Canfield writes this in a matter-of-fact manner with Tarkingtonesque good humor. ( Summary by BellonaTimes )Genre(s): General Fiction, Humorous Fiction, RomanceLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): ⁠⁠family⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠kids⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠Americana⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠Montessori⁠⁠ , unconventional

Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners continue with Patrick Manzi, who is the chief economist at the National Automobile Dealers Association. Manzi , who got his first subscription to Car and Driver in his early teens, talks with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby about how his affinity for cars and his economic studies intersected, learning the business side of automotive, how he gathers data, working with dealers and much more. But Manzi has expertise beyond automotive. The longtime drummer has provided the backbeat for rock, hip-hop, dance and Americana bands. Listen to this episode to hear what moves him.

Nat Simons comenzó en 2013: con un álbum autoeditado se convirtió en una de las nuevas promesas de la música Americana. Más de una década después, se ha convertido en una voz imprescindible de la escena de rock alternativo. A lo largo de su carrera ha compartido escenario con artistas como Emmylou Harris o Rodney Crowell y ha recibido alabanzas de músicos como Ryan Adams o Gary Louris, líder de la banda The Jayhawks, para los que ha actuado como artista invitada. Gracias a eso, consiguió grabar su álbum “Lights” (2018) en EEUU. Ha presentado su arrollador directo en grandes festivales de nuestro país, como el Primavera Sound, el Azkena o el Sonorama y ha actuado junto a artistas como Loquillo en su gira de 40 aniversario.Escuchar audio

Ep 249 | Trump just invoked a wartime law to boost domestic glyphosate production — you know, that controversial pesticide the MAHA movement has been fighting against for years. This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara explain why the glyphosate executive order is more complicated than the headlines make it sound, why farmers are caught in the middle, and how an initiative banning hunting, fishing, and livestock could actually make it to the ballot. They bring it home with some classic Americana, from viral content of Team USA's hockey gold to a nostalgic grocery store staple that's about to leave shelves forever. What We Discovered This Week

On this episode of the I'M A FAN OF podcast, Travis Wright sits down with Chris J. Norwood, a musician and songwriter based in North Texas. Throughout his career, Norwood has navigated a diverse range of genres, from Americana and indie rock to his recent explorations of blues and soul with his ensemble, Chris J. Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout. His latest single, American Healthcare Blues, is a track inspired by his personal experiences with the United States medical system. Listen to the interview, check out is music and and go watch a live show! Enjoy!  I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof Chris J. Norwood: https://www.chrisjnorwood.com/  

Steve Earle is rock and roll, he is country, and Earle has deep roots in early Americana all the way back to Guy Clarke, Townes Van Zandt, and Rodney Crowell, among many. A songwriter first, I found him with his "Guitar Town" release back in 1986.  Listened to the second album, the Springsteen-esque "Exit 0", a lot, and when 1988's "Copperhead Road" album came out, we turned it up loud. With this episode, I wanted to listen to his older music and talk about artistry, rebellion, and political themes that the three-time Grammy winner has embraced through 20 albums with themes of social justice, addiction recovery, and political, anti-war views. A newly-invited member to the Grand Ole Opery (who would have ever thought that would happen back in 1987), we also listen to some of what is a whole lot of great cover songs. Let's go.

The Bent Twig (Part 2)⁠Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1879 - 1958)⁠Semi-autobiographical series of incidents in the life of an intellectual American family in the late 19th - early 20th Century as seen by favored daughter, Sylvia Marshall. Her father is an economics professor in a Midwestern state university and she is following in his inquisitive footsteps. Canfield writes this in a matter-of-fact manner with Tarkingtonesque good humor. ( Summary by BellonaTimes )Genre(s): General Fiction, Humorous Fiction, RomanceLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): ⁠family⁠ , ⁠kids⁠ , ⁠Americana⁠ , ⁠Montessori⁠ , unconventional

Oliver checks out a favourite indie rock album on it's tenth birthday, Nada Surf's 'You Know Who You Are'. It's an album he thinks finds a perfect middle ground between the band's grungy early sound and their more pop-based indie sound. Then, a look at a reissue of the first studio release by Americana legend Jason Molina's band Magnolia Electric Co.. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.

Season 7 of The American Songster Radio kicks off with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in documentarian Jon Jenks, producer of the new film Pu'uwai Haokila: The Story of How Hawai'i Shaped Modern Music, in conjunction with PBS Hawaii! Learn more about the film: https://www.pbshawaii.org/puuwai-haokila/ For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio (with music curated by Dom and Vania that we can't include in the podcast) quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the third Sunday of January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December at 7pm CT, and on the Route 650 Americana streaming channel every Saturday night at 9pm during those months. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com or via the free WSM Radio App | Download on iOS & Android.

Devon Gilfillian has been putting his own spin on Americana music since moving to Nashville from Philadelphia back in 2013. He pushes the boundaries even further on his forthcoming album Time Will Tell, which he recorded at historic RCA Studio A on Music Row. But, Gilfillian says, this is far from a Music Row-type album. During his visit to the Nashville Now cabin, the singer-guitarist talks about sidestepping the system as an indie artist, how Sturgill Simpson's Metamodern Sounds in Country Music influenced his career, and why things have or haven't changed for Black artists making their art in Music City. Get to know one of American roots music's most dynamic voices on this episode of Rolling Stone's all-things-Nashville podcast.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bad Dads Film Review goes full courtroom chaos this week with My Cousin Vinny (1992) — the fish-out-of-water legal comedy where two broke New York kids take a wrong turn into the Deep South… and somehow end up charged with murder because of a misunderstanding that starts with a can of tuna.Sidey finally ticks off a long-standing gap (he'd never seen it), and we break down why this film still works: a tight premise, a brilliant “outsider vs small-town system” vibe, and a courtroom structure that's way smarter than it has any right to be for a broad comedy. Joe Pesci turns up looking like he's wandered in from Goodfellas in cowboy boots, tries to blag his way through Alabama procedure, and gets repeatedly threatened with contempt by an all-time stern judge (Fred Gwynne, aka Herman Munster).What we talked aboutThe opening setup: poverty-tour Americana, the road trip, and the tuna “crime of the century” that accidentally feeds the tension.Mistaken confession comedy: how the boys basically incriminate themselves… for the wrong offence.Vinny's legal “credentials”: six tries at the bar, no trial experience, and a running battle with courtroom etiquette (“judge” vs “your honour”, the suit, the procedure handbook).The judge dynamic: why Fred Gwynne is the perfect straight man and how the contempt/lock-up beats become a recurring gag.Mona Lisa Vito (Marisa Tomei): the film's secret weapon — and why her role isn't just “girlfriend”, she's the brain that solves the case.Courtroom mechanics: cross-exams, witness deconstruction, and why parts of this film get referenced in law-school conversations as a simple example of dismantling testimony.The car/tire evidence: the key pivot from “they're screwed” to “hang on…” and the satisfying payoff when the story flips.Does it hold up? Runtime bloat (two hours is generous for this kind of comedy), how a lot of the plot collapses in the internet era, and why it's surprisingly not as offensively “of its time” as plenty of early-90s comedies.The Oscar chat: why Tomei winning Best Supporting Actress felt weird for a comedy… and whether it was actually deserved.Standard warning: we spoil the beats as we go, because that's the whole fun of a courtroom film.If you want a movie that's basically “competence porn disguised as a daft comedy” — where the final win is earned by actual reasoning rather than magic — this one's worth your time. (And yes: Tomei still, somehow, only gets more powerful with age.)Streaming note from the episode: available on Disney+.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

The Bent Twig (Part 1)Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1879 - 1958)Semi-autobiographical series of incidents in the life of an intellectual American family in the late 19th - early 20th Century as seen by favored daughter, Sylvia Marshall. Her father is an economics professor in a Midwestern state university and she is following in his inquisitive footsteps. Canfield writes this in a matter-of-fact manner with Tarkingtonesque good humor. ( Summary by BellonaTimes )Genre(s): General Fiction, Humorous Fiction, RomanceLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): family , kids , Americana , Montessori , unconventional

Stripmall Ballads is the haunted, dust-blown project of Phillips Saylor Wisor, a songwriter wandering the backroads between myth and memory. Drawing comparisons to Neil Young, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and Maybelle Carter, his work lives in the tension between Appalachian tradition and modern disillusion-ment—aching with spectral beauty, dry wit, and a bone-deep sense of longing. From early lo-fi master-works like Since Jimmy Died to the sparse, cinematic ache of Distant, his songs are slow-burning dispatch-es from the heart of a fractured America—where ghosts speak in minor chords and resistance sounds like a hymn. Stripmall Ballads doesn't just sing about forgotten places—it sings from them.Phillips Saylor Wisor – aka STRIPMALL BALLADS – is a Maryland-based rollicking musical rambler, rife with story-songs rich in emotion and hardihood. His brand of folk music sings the heartbreaking ballads of old brick buildings, vacant lots, and rustbelt towns. Of third shift papas, flood plains, and long drives through nowhere towns. He's boots on the ground, guitar across the body, ever observing the ugly mundane mixed with the beautiful chaos of this place we trample upon on the daily.He's shared stages with Tommy Prine, John R. Miller, Danny Barnes, Les Claypool, The Be Good Tanyas, Willy Tea Taylor, just to name a few. In his early days, Wisor found comfort in DC's encampments searching for validation in the gritty corners of tucked away spaces. Where street people applauded and encouraged as he picked away, a rustling sound of Americana and folk, with boozed-up night chatter for background noise.As founding member of The Shiftless Rounders, Phillips dove deep into the Appalachian ocean of old time banjo and balladry. And as a fervent practitioner of Shape Note music, he has spent countless hours singing in the “old way” and devouring the harmonic notions of American roots music. With a nod to Woody Guthrie, Phillips deploys all these influences in his music. Stripmall Ballads is a testament to the enduring power of painting experience with emotion, forever a voice of the strange amongst strangers.

On “Invited (to the Party),” Brontë Fall captures a feeling that's both deeply personal and universally understood; that electric moment when perseverance finally turns into recognition. It's a song that glows with earned confidence, not bravado, balancing a pop accessibility with the kind of emotional specificity that makes a listener feel like they've been quietly rooting for her all along. Wrapped in Americana-tinged pop, the track plays like a victory lap that still remembers every mile it took to get there.

Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues and Country music. A MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER SPECIAL.

Stuart Maconie talks to the Riot Women and In The Thick Of It actress Joanna Scanlan on her lastest project, Mercy - a dark comic thriller.Faye Tozer is perhaps best known as part of the crowd pleasing, hearts and flowers pop band Steps, but now she's joining the cast of Mean Girls the musical - what does she make of the world of queen bees and "plastics". Fascinating Aïda's Adèle Anderson on staying fierce and fabulous while on tour with Priscilla Queen of The Desert the musical without her caberet co-stars. Plus music from smokey-voiced, Americana-inspired English singer song-writer Elles Bailey and BBC Introducing NorthEast indie pop singer ERNIE. Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Olive Clancy

Blue and cool is the mood as we spin the dial back to the 1950s — a decade of chrome, tailfins, Cold War tension, Beat poetry, and late-night cigarette smoke curling toward the ceiling of a dimly lit club. Beneath the middle class culture of the day, there was a restless heartbeat of jazz. This was the era when bebop matured into cool, hard bop caught fire, and modal explorations began reshaping the language of improvisation. Artists like Miles Davis refined understatement into revolution, John Coltrane stretched harmony toward spiritual searching, Thelonious Monk bent notes and expectations alike, and Ella Fitzgerald turned the human voice into a virtuosic instrument. Jazz in the '50s wasn't background music — it was conversation, protest, poetry, and possibility. Dave's selected some important landmarks and deep tracks that take you into those dusty digital bins of jazz and improvisation this morning on Deeper Roots.

These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, Nadine Saylor has been creating a series of gas and oil cans featuring imagery of her local surroundings. These more "masculine" objects remind her of the things her grandfather had in his shed. In thinking about gender and how it relates to the objects with which we surround ourselves, she investigates what role gender plays in our world writ large. Assistant Professor of Glass and Sculpture at University of Nebraska, Kearney, Saylor is originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania. She received her BFA in Photography from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and her MFA in Glass from Alfred University in upstate New York. Since then, she has taught at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania, and at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. In addition to teaching at the collegiate level, she has taught many workshops internationally including The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass and Penland School of Craft in North Carolina. She has also given demonstrations nationally and lectured internationally. Saylor has exhibited in many exhibitions across the country including the Cafesjian Art Trust, in Shoreview, MN, Toyama's International Glass Exhibition 2024 in Japan and has shown at SOFA Chicago. She recently completed a commission of two works Carrie Oilcan and Copper Kettle Nebraska for the Federal Reserve Board Gallery to be on display in Washington, DC, and to compliment her works commemorating American industry that were purchased in 2024. Derivative of her childhood, Saylor's works are instilled with love of Americana and history along with an interest in the stories behind the objects, the places, and the lives they have touched.  For example, Saylor's series of pincushions began with the familiar Tomato and Strawberry forms. In researching the history of these objects, the artist learned the pincushion was placed on the mantle to ward off evil spirits. When tomatoes were out of season, women made them out of fabric and used them as voodoo dolls. "I enjoy these kinds of historical narratives and use them as a vantage point in my work," she says. Imagery tells a story on the surface of many Saylor works. For example, Foggy Morning in the Black Swamp is a replica of an antique coffee pot she found in an antique store. The imagery on the surface is inspired by the artist's bike rides on the old railroad trail bike path through the Black Swamp.  She states: "My surroundings continue to affect the imagery on my glass as I lived on a farm in Southern Illinois with an array of chickens, goats and horses. This nostalgic life took me back to traveling to my grandmother's house in the countryside of rural Pennsylvania. Not only does my current rural life in Nebraska play a part in my glasswork, but I am also interested in the memories sparked by certain objects and what roles they play in our lives."   

Americana singer-songwriter Reverend Hylton shares how sobriety, van life touring, and radical leaps of faith shaped both his music and his life. From playing intimate Georgia venues to performing nearly 200 shows a year while living on the road, he reflects on songwriting as therapy, fatherhood, and a transformative journey through the Grand Canyon. This episode explores creativity, resilience, and what it means to truly follow the dream.

Il 24 febbraio Donald Trump ha tenuto il discorso sullo stato dell'Unione davanti al Congresso degli Stati Uniti. Dopo la storica decisione della Corte Suprema sui i dazi che l'amministrazione americana aveva imposto, il presidente ha giocato in difesa raccontando un Paese che va a gonfie vele. La narrazione di Trump è reale oppure no?  Fonti: video "FULL SPEECH: President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address" pubblicato sul canale Youtube ABC News il 25 febbraio 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A raíz de la desclasificación de los documentos del 23F, Javier Traité aparca las conspiraciones patrias para analizar una polémica mucho más actual: las declaraciones de Elon Musk sobre la necesidad de una "cultura común" en Estados Unidos y su reivindicación del origen "anglo-escoto-irlandés" del país.El historiador desmonta esa lectura etnicista de la identidad nacional y recuerda que los imperios más duraderos, como el persa en la Antigüedad, se sostuvieron sobre estructuras multiculturales. Frente a la idea de una esencia blanca y fundacional, Traité repasa la diversidad que ha construido Estados Unidos: desde los pueblos nativos hasta los millones de italianos, alemanes y afroamericanos que han moldeado su historia. Más que una lección de pasado, una advertencia sobre cómo se instrumentaliza la Historia para justificar discursos supremacistas en el presente.

I sat down with Janie Barnett, a singer, songwriter, arranger, and educator whose career reflects a steady commitment to saying yes to what fits and no to what does not.We begin with her roots in the Greater Washington area, where summers at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and early exposure to roots music shaped her ear. Moving to New York was a shock. The city carried a gritty, post-Patti Smith energy and felt like a long search for a new urban Americana sound. Janie found her footing through community, especially friendships with Robin Batteau and Kenny White. Session work, including jingles, gave her financial stability and the freedom to keep her songwriting honest rather than chasing a paycheck through her own music.We talk about life behind the scenes and what it taught her about leadership. Janie shares stories from sessions with Linda Ronstadt and a career highlight singing background vocals on Saturday Night Live with Rickie Lee Jones, one of her musical heroes. Being on the team shaped how she leads her own bands, creating rooms where musicians feel respected and invited to contribute.She also reflects on how becoming a parent changed her artistry. Her songs deepened, her priorities clarified, and the work stopped feeling precious in the face of real life.We spend time on her project Under My Skin, a reimagining of Cole Porter through an acoustic Americana lens. What began as a guitar idea for I've Got You Under My Skin grew into a pandemic-era collaboration with an extraordinary group of musicians, including Carmela Ramsey and Jerry Douglas, many of whom recorded from home studios. The album proves Porter's writing is timeless, and Janie's voice brings it all together.We close with her work at Berklee, where she mentors singer-songwriters and leads ensembles. She speaks candidly about the pressures of constant content and social media, and the importance of building real community and a live musical life. Looking ahead, she is planning a vinyl release of the Cole Porter project, aiming for a show around Porter's birthday in June, and working toward a new record of original songs with a clearer strategy for getting it into the world.Music from the Episode:LIfe Is Long and Then It's Not (Janie Barnett)Delaware Bridge (Janie Barnett)If You Were Here (Janie Barnett)I've Got You Under My Skin (Janie Barnett)Night and Day  (Janie Barnett with Keith Sewell)You're the Top (Janie Barnett with Catherine Russell)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.

Bird on AmericanaFest, Accidental Filmmaking, and Storytelling Through Music | Curious Goldfish PodcastHost Jason English welcomes Janie, who performs as Bird, to the Curious Goldfish Podcast in Nashville during AmericanaFest. Bird, half Irish and half English, grew up in London, is based in Italy, and is increasingly working in the U.S. after receiving an O-1 visa. She discusses Irish storytelling roots, her classical cello training from age six, learning drums at 11, and influences ranging from Jacqueline du Pré to Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan that shaped her Americana sound. Bird explains the origin of her stage name, her “accidental filmmaker” path after a cinematic album stalled during COVID, and her short films “Wider Than the Sky” and “You Found a Friend in Elvis,” inspired by a Roy Orbison story. She outlines festival strategy, upcoming full-length film plans, two EPs (“Heads or Tales” and “Strange as Folk”) and a vinyl release, touring via Café Nero, and performs “The Tides” solo on cello for the first time.00:00 Irish Storytelling Roots00:55 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro02:56 Meeting at AmericanaFest03:35 AmericanaFest Buzz and US Plans04:44 Why the Name Bird07:22 Accidental Filmmaker Origin09:12 Elvis and Roy Orbison Mystery11:15 Festival Strategy and No Money12:45 Third Film Tease and Timeline14:13 Back to Music Classical Beginnings15:13 Drums and Rock Influences15:56 Irish Storytelling Roots17:24 Albums and Genre Evolution17:52 Heads or Tales EP18:28 Why Two EPs19:17 Folk Horror Inspiration21:17 Lockdown Demos in Italy22:27 Touring and Future Plans25:19 Curiosity and Connection27:58 The Tides Closing Song

This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. In this bonus pod, we talk about the workwear/Americana goodness found in Clint Bentley's Train Dreams (2025). Malgosia Turzanska's costuming is really well done, being a combination of true vintage, repro, and modern garments to evoke the rugged attire of loggers in the 1910s. With all of the picturesque imagery and composed blocking, every shot in the film serves as inspo fodder for any menswear enthusiast, while also harkening to the bygone days of 2010 heritage-core. The movie also just feels like one long, sad/contemplative Filson editorial— and we mean that in a good way! Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/02/25/the-menswear-in-train-dreams-2025/ Support us on Patreon for the FULL episode and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: February 25, 2026Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS10: E4: Avery Kern - Rooftops, Roots, And A Rescue DogSHOW SUMMARY:Some stories sneak up on you from the rooftop. That's where we reconnect with Americana artist Avery Kern, whose voice moves from honeyed hush to gravel edge and whose songs hold the kind of honesty you feel in your ribs. We chart her leap from a tiny K–12 school in Pawnee, Illinois, to the neon of Nashville, sharing the moments that shaped her: a sixth-grade assembly, the quiet courage it took to sing on American Idol, and the rescue dog who inspired a tender, hooky single called Cowboy Crazy.We get into the craft. Avery talks about writing for the human experience without staying trapped in love-song cliches, and why delivery can be the final verse of any lyric. She explains how Failure To Launch simmered for years until she had the words—and the nerve—to finish it. We compare polished studio cuts with the raw, gritty energy of her live band, where arrangements evolve, grooves grow teeth, and setlists give way to instinct. And if you've ever tried to honor a wild request mid-show, you'll love how she navigates range, bridges, and the difference between serving a song and sacrificing it.There's a forward pulse too. Avery is building two DIY EPs: one steeped in old-school country and blues swagger (don't miss Left Him in Georgia), and one orbiting a “space” theme that threads lunar imagery through stories of growth, loss, and finding your footing. TikTok has opened doors to new cities, and a tour feels closer with every venue that fans send her way. Through it all, the aim stays simple—send people home lighter than they arrived, with a chorus humming under their breath.Hit play to hear an artist who refuses to fit a box and makes that refusal sound like clarity. If you enjoy the conversation, follow Avery Kern Music everywhere, subscribe to the show, and share this episode with a friend who needs a new favorite song. Your reviews help more listeners find us—what track should Avery cover next?Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Pagewww.averykern.comCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey Support the show

Jason and Paul welcome singer/songwriter Chris Pierce to show as he readies his new album Songs for the Heavy Hearted. Chris has written and performed socially concious, deep and meaningful songs for over two decades, toured with the likes of Neil Young and has the respect of some of most revered in Americana music. We dive into his songwriting process, lyrical perspectives and how he articulates his feelings about the current state of the world through his music. Chris has an indiegogo campaign to help fund the promotion and production of the record with some pretty great perks. You can support him at the link below:Support Chris's new album HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Title: Blood, Gold & the Brotherhood Runtime: ~20 minutes Tone: High-energy, cultural commentary, celebratory

Tad Overbaugh is one of Boston's finest songwriters — criminally under the radar, but not for much longer. Tad crafts a sound that's been beautifully described as "alt-country music viewed from Boston," a gritty, lived-in blend of roots rock, Americana, and dive-bar pop that draws comparisons to The Replacements, Drive-By Truckers, and Steve Earle. It was fellow Boston-based songwriter Tom Baker — a man whose taste we've long admired — who essentially grabbed us by the collar and told us just how good this guy is. And Tad's new record is all the proof you need. Music Clips by The Charms, The Dogmatics, The Zulus, Black Helicopter, and Tad Overbaugh Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Counting Crows fans might know him best as half of "Jimmy and Immy". If so, they are missing out on James Maddock's amazing career as a singer/songwriter of folk and Americana--spanning four decades with more than ten studio albums. Join us, as Maddock reflects on life on the road with the Crows, how he met Immy, how Dawson's Creek changed his life, and the personal experiences that continue to shape his songwriting.For more information on James, check outjamesmaddock.netJames Maddock - YouTubeHis new single (with Immy in the video) James Maddock - "Take My Side"

As the singer of Rival Sons, Jay Buchanan has one of the most powerful voices in all of music, but on his new solo album, Weapons of Beauty, he dials back the volume in favor of a rootsy, Americana approach. The results are stunning. In a special episode of Rolling Stone's Nashville Now, taped in front of a live audience, Buchanan talks about writing the album off the grid in the Mojave desert, where he slept with a pistol beneath his pillow. He also goes deep on his role in the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere, and shares how Springsteen's Nebraska inspired his new chapter. If you don't know Jay Buchanan, you will now.    Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What really happened at Girls Just Wanna Weekend? (Short answer: joy, gyrations, no restraint.) Glennon and Abby take you inside Brandi Carlile's Mexico gathering—a wildly safe, queer weekend beaming with music, connection, and collective joy. They unpack their now-iconic onstage “Come to My Window” performance (there were lifts), how rehearsals accidentally became couples therapy, and why joy, sexuality, and community aren't distractions from this moment—but acts of resistance. Plus: the magic of Titans of Americana, where Brandi shared the stage with her legendary idols and Tish—bridging generations and honoring the past while lifting up what's next. Listen to last year's debrief – 277. What Happened Last Weekend: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun & We DID! – here.  Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠ TikTok — ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@wecandohardthingsshow⁠