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Today, I am excited to welcome you to this conversation with Charlie Peacock. Charlie is a gifted musician, producer, and storyteller whose life and art intertwine in the most captivating way. In this episode, we're going to dive deep into the roots and rhythms that have shaped Charlie's remarkable journey. We'll uncover the hidden history of his family's racial identity, explore the formative experiences that forged his singular musical talent, and trace the sacred dance between his spirituality and artistry. This is a winding, improvisational odyssey - filled with moments of reckoning, redemption, and the irrepressible drive to create. And in sharing it with us, Charlie invites us to reflect on our own roots, to listen for the rhythms that course through our veins, and to consider how the very things that make us who we are might also be the wellspring of our most profound expressions. So get ready because we're about to embark on a journey through the landscape of a life fully, beautifully lived. So join us as we discover roots and rhythm.Charlie Peacock is a 6x Grammy Award–winning, Billboard Chart–topping music producer, composer, and recording artist. He is responsible for developing and producing the Americana-Folk duo The Civil Wars and the bands Switchfoot and The Lone Bellow. Charlie is a co-founder of the Art House, Wedgwood Circle, and founder/director Emeritus of the Commercial Music Program at Lipscomb University. He has produced music for film and television, including A Walk to Remember, Chris Cornell's "Misery Chain" from the soundtrack of 12 Years a Slave, and "Hush," the title theme to the AMC drama Turn: Washington's Spies. Named by Billboard's Encyclopedia of Record Producers as one of the 500 most important producers in music history, Charlie is also a three-time recipient of the Gospel Music Award for Producer of the Year. His songwriter credits include two multiplatinum evergreen songs, “Every Heartbeat” (Amy Grant) and “In the Light” (DC Talk). His books include Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much, New Way to Be Human, At the Crossroads, and a contribution to It Was Good: Making Music to the Glory of God. Charlie is the Sr. Music Editor for Christianity Today and host of the Christianity Today Podcast, Music and Meaning. Notably, Charlie's songs and productions exceed 25 million sales. Eerdmans will publish his memoir, Roots & Rhythm, on February 4, 2025. He has been married to author Andi Ashworth for nearly fifty years and they have two grown, married children and four grandchildren.Charlie's Book:Roots and RhythmSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowEmail jjohnson@allnations.us, so we can get your creative project off the ground! Support the show

Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, on todays show we welcome from the Metis Nation, Ontario, Amanda Rayum. Singer, songwriter and performer. Her current album “The Spaces In Between” is still riding the waves, and climbing the charts, and she's been putting out new singles. Read all about her at our place www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/amanda-rheaume Enjoy music from Amanda Rheaume, CHANCES, Samantha Crain, Kiawentiio, Indian City, 1915, Mexican Institute of Sound, Linda Mckenzie, Bert Melcolm, Lacey Hill, Angela Lazon, Khu.eex, Edzi'u, Liv Wade, Cactus Rose NYC, Sebastian Gaskin, Mimi O'Bonsawin, Fiebre Amarilla, Flamingo Star, Rose Moore, Litefoot, Brianna Lea Pruettm Lil Mike & Funny Bone, Def-i, Elastic Bond, Banda Black Rio, Spoonfed Tribe and much more. Visit us on our home page to learn about us and our programs at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org. Visit our new News and Entertainment podcast at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/indigenous-in-the-news and enjoy.

For over ten years he ran a West End theatre in London's Leicester Square (home to the Boy George musical “TABOO”) as well as a successful Ballroom and Latin Dancing Club. He produced a triple platinum selling album for the Japanese band 'Buck Tick'; co-produced the UK Eurovision entry in 2001 for Lindsay Dracass and toured the UK and Europe with Phil Collins as one of 'Mike and the Mechanics', becoming their vocal arranger on the 'Rewired' album. He returned to live performance in 2009 with the Scottish Supergroup 'Four Good Men' and as lead vocalist for XSM ( Ex Simple Mind ) which featured original members Derek Forbes and Brian McGee. In January 2014 Owen released “The One” his first official single in the UK since 1987, following this with the release of the album “About Time II” in the autumn of the same year. November 2016 brought the release of two brand new versions of My Favourite Waste of Time (Part One and Part Two) to celebrate its 30th Anniversary, plus a multitude of dance remixes. He has released 11 tracks since 2020 including the Heritage Chart number 1 'Beauty of the Sun' and a Lockdown chorus version of My Favourite Waste of Time which featured guest artists Toyah, Glen Matlock, Lee John, Carol Decker, Cheryl Baker and many more. He is currently recording a new album of Americana/Folk originals, and tours with Owen Paul's 80's and on his own as a solo artist.

Zach Williams is the founding member and frontman for The Lone Bellow, an Americana Folk featuring Zach, Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian Elmquist. Best known for their powerhouse vocals and emotive blend of folk, country, and soul, the storied trio exploded onto the scene in 2014 with their self-titled debut, which made a bunch of end-of-year lists and garnered praise from respected outlets like People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and NPR, who lovingly dubbed them an ‘earnest and magnetic folk-pop [trio] built to shake the rafters.'Zach got into songwriting after a personal tragedy—his wife, who was paralyzed in a horseback riding accident, inspired him to channel his grief into music. He'd been writing songs for a few years but the accident pushed him into bolder creative spaces and out into the NYC folk scene. Rockwood Music Hall, a mainstay of many an indie folk musician, played a key early role in Williams' success.  Initially performing as a solo artist, Williams eventually brought in Pipkin and Elmquist, both of whom shared a similar passion for Americana music and storytelling. The trio quickly became a tight-knit unit, blending their diverse influences into a distinctive sound that continues to turn heads a decade later.The Bellow moved to Nashville in 2016, made a bunch more records, and shortly after this taping, performed a live concert with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.Zach and I sat down to talk about the evolution of his music and career, now in its second decade. Among the things I wanted to know was what he —at the outset of his creative journey — imagined a successful career to look like, versus what it eventually became. We touched on those early days, how the music scene has changed with the domination of Spotify and its ilk. He also played one live in the studio.If you're feeling what we do, take a second to like and subscribe. It helps a lot. Thanks for listening! This episode of the Morse Code Podcast is sponsored by Writerfest, a creative gathering for aspiring writers, published authors, screenwriters, poets, and songwriters in Nashville.  Attendees enjoy keynote talks by the best book, song, and screenplay writers in the business as well as in-depth break-out sessions with professional editors, literary agents, filmmakers, and music industry insiders. Writerfest is happening Nov 22 and 23. Find out more information on writerfestnashville.com Get full access to The Morse Code at korby.substack.com/subscribe

Shelby Lynne is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her landmark classic album I Am Shelby Lynne, which won her a Grammy award for Best New Artist. We recently sat down with Shelby to discuss the evolution of her songwriting, from her early days in Nashville to her recent genre-defying "comeback" album Consequences of the Crown. PART ONEScott and Paul talk about their favorite single lyrical lines, lyrics that bug them from songs they otherwise like, and quibble over one of Kris Kristofferson's best-known lines. Plus, they call on listeners to submit their own choices for discussion on an upcoming episode. PART TWOOur in-depth interview with Shelby LynneABOUT SHELBY LYNNEShelby Lynne won the Grammy award for Best New Artist in the wake of her genre-bending and critically-acclaimed 1999 album, I Am Shelby Lynne. But it was actually her sixth studio album on an artistic path that took time to unfold. Lynne and her sister, fellow artist Allison Moorer, grew up surrounded by country music. As detailed in Moorer's gripping memoir, Blood, they were also surrounded by violence and trauma. Both found escape through music, with Lynne signing her first recording contract at the age of 19. Initially working with legendary producer Billy Sherrill, best known for his albums with Tammy Wynette and George Jones, Shelby released a series of albums from Nashville in the late ‘80s through the mid-‘90s. She won the Academy of Country Music's Top New Female Vocalist Award in 1991, and was nominated for the ACM's Top Vocal Duo of the Year honor with Faith Hill in 1996. Without any major hit singles, however, Shelby eventually took a break from recording. After moving to Palm Springs, California, and partnering with producer Bill Botrell in 1998, she changed direction and found new footing as an uncategorizable artist committed to artistic integrity. The result, I Am Shelby Lynne, has recently been re-released in a 25th Anniversary edition. Follow-up albums Love, Shelby, Identity Crisis, Suit Yourself, and the Dusty Springfield tribute Just a Little Lovin' were well-received precursors to Lynne launching her own record label. Her subsequent albums Tears, Lies and Alibis, Merry Christmas, Revelation Road, and I Can't Imagine all reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Americana/Folk chart, as did her 2017 collaborative album with sister Allison Moorer. Shelby has recently returned to Nashville and has collaborated with Ashley Monroe, Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild, and others to create her seventeenth album, an unflinchingly honest exploration of heartbreak, called Consequences of the Crown. 

As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music.Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves.The five-time Parents' Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music's best songwriters.”We asked Joe for his wise words for anyone going through a fresh start, and he shares why he believes it's always a good reminder to "do your work," and see where you need to bring self love in your life. An important reminder about giving yourself self-care and time to build back your foundation and cultivate your connection to yourself.Listen to the full episode here: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/podcast-episodes/joe-mailander-the-okee-dokee-brothersOkee Dokee Brothers: https://www.okeedokee.org/Mentioned in this episode:Become a Fresh Starts Expert!What is the Fresh Starts Expert Membership? The Fresh Starts Expert Membership is a business membership for entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners to support them in business development, marketing efforts, public relations, networking, and community engagement. The membership includes a standalone profile on Fresh Starts Registry's website, weekly virtual coworking, open hours business coaching, and accountability groups, as well as exclusive press and media opportunities, workshops, seminars, a content and video library of resources, a podcast episode, and so much more. Membership is $55/month. Fresh Starts Registry is the first and only support registry platform for people to access the items and experts they need during life transitions. Fresh Starts has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Today Show, and more. It was founded in 2021 by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Genevieve Dreizen. Who can be an expert? An expert is simply a small business owner, freelancer, entrepreneur, solopreneur, writer, creator, podcaster - or more! See HERE for a list of potential expert types. We are open to any and all expert types. What are the benefits of joining Fresh Starts? Joining Fresh Starts as an expert offers numerous benefits for professionals passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions. For just $55 a month, you gain access to a thriving community, complete with business development support, marketing tools, coaching, and networking opportunities. Your profile will be SEO-optimized, making it easier for clients to find you. You'll also enjoy press and media exposure, weekly offers including workshops and events, and a supportive network to share insights and celebrate successes.Fresh Starts Expert MembershipJoin the Fresh Starts Collective!Whether you're an ambitious entrepreneur, a dedicated student, a heads down writer or simply striving to achieve your professional goals, the Fresh Starts Collective is here for you. We believe that surrounding yourself with a supportive community can be the key to unlocking your full potential. The Fresh Starts Collective offers daily community gathering - whether it's VirtualCo-Working and Body Doubling, Open Office Hours or Accountability Hour - community support and growth, networking opportunities and access to...

Welcome to the show Stephanie & Danny of All The Days!! I caught up with these two to get to know a little more about this new project. We talk about some of their history together and how they started recording music together then forming a band. We also deep dive into their debut album GARDENER OF MY HEART, preview a few songs, play a couple live acoustic and talk about their Album Release Party.  On this episode you'll hear: Days Ahead  Baritone  Even Try (Live Acoustic) Burnin Up For You  Heart Is Bone (Live Acoustic) Find more from ALL THE DAYS on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.  Join us at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO for their GARDENER OF MY HEART Album Release Party on July 27th. Special guest Andrew Dahle opening the show!  Tickets at OffBroadwaySTL.com Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 7/19 Michael Scott (7-10p)  7/20 The Ex Bombers (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music:  7/19 Josh Littig (7-10p) 7/20 Jeff Walshchauser (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

On this brand new episode of Dystopia Tonight we have the first-ever podcast appearance of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins! Shawn and I talk about everything from his early days as a young musician, his musical family, early inspirations, creativity, the Americana/Folk music genre, his long term friendship with Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, his Grammy Nom, touring with Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket, his collab with Elton John, a surreal and hilarious evening with Mel Gibson, how the music business has changed, John Candy (because who doesn't wanna talk about John Candy) Comedy, and more. Enjoy!

Chicago-area born Americana/Folk artist/singer/songwriter/percussionist currently in Milwaukee Mike Mangione (Spectra Music Group) talks about his latest release “Blood & Water” featuring “Anastasia” and “You Didn't Come Here Alone”! Mike attended Marquette university and went to L.A. and recorded “There & Back” plus talks about his other releases “Terebrae”, “But I've Seen the Stars”, “Offering”, “Red-Winged Blackbird Man”, “Three Days EP” ; appeared as Mail Boy in “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” in a non-speaking role, voiced numerous commercials for the Milwaukee Brewers which one of them won an Emmy, hosted a podcast “Time & The Mystery: Conversations with Mike Mangione” and upcoming plans for 2024 and beyond! Check out the amazing Mike Mangione on all major platforms and www.mikemangione.com plus www.spectramusicgroup.com today! #mikemangione #spectramusicgroup #americana #chicago #bloodandwater #anastasia #youdidntcomeherealone #milwaukee #marquetteuniversity #thereandback #terebrae #redwingedblackbirdman #threedaysep #ronburgundy #anchorman #milwaukeebrewers #timeandthemystery #podcast #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermikemangione #themikewagnershowmikemangione --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.Chicago-area born Americana/Folk artist/singer/songwriter/percussionist currently in Milwaukee Mike Mangione (Spectra Music Group) talks about his latest release “Blood & Water” featuring “Anastasia” and “You Didn't Come Here Alone”! Mike attended Marquette university and went to L.A. and recorded “There & Back” plus talks about his other releases “Terebrae”, “But I've Seen the Stars”, “Offering”, “Red-Winged Blackbird Man”, “Three Days EP” ; appeared as Mail Boy in “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” in a non-speaking role, voiced numerous commercials for the Milwaukee Brewers which one of them won an Emmy, hosted a podcast “Time & The Mystery: Conversations with Mike Mangione” and upcoming plans for 2024 and beyond! Check out the amazing Mike Mangione on all major platforms and www.mikemangione.com plus www.spectramusicgroup.com today! #mikemangione #spectramusicgroup #americana #chicago #bloodandwater #anastasia #youdidntcomeherealone #milwaukee #marquetteuniversity #thereandback #terebrae #redwingedblackbirdman #threedaysep #ronburgundy #anchorman #milwaukeebrewers #timeandthemystery #podcast #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermikemangione #themikewagnershowmikemangione

Sullivan Stone is the pen name of Norm Strauss, an enthusiast of the western genre. He's written several cozy mystery books along with his wife, USA Today bestselling author Lee Strauss, and is an accomplished songwriter. The classic western style of The Chronicles of James Casper will appeal to fans of Louis L'Amour, Zane Grey, and William Johnston, the popular western TV series Yellowstone, especially the prequel "1883", any number of Clint Eastwood movies, and classics like Gunsmoke and Bonanza. Norm Strauss has a long concert performance history in North America and Europe. Currently Norm is performing with his wife Lee as the Americana Folk duo Mr. & Mrs. Strauss. Visit normstrauss.com for more info.

Utah musician Peter Breinholt and Paul Cardall, raised in the umbrella of Mormonism, and host Paul Cardall explore the history of commercial Mormon music, Latter-Day Saint culture and theology. LDS music is a multi-million dollar industry. ABOUT CO-HOST PETER BREINHOLTWebsite: https://peterbreinholt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.breinholt.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterbreinholt LISTEN TO PETER'S MUSICSPOTIFY https://rb.gy/c6evxAPPLE MUSIC https://rb.gy/5s7g0 ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYoutube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO PAUL'S MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2  PART ONEPaul introduces Utah musician Peter Breinholt. Growing up under the umbrella of Mormonism, they discuss the differences in how they were raised. Paul comes from an orthodox home in Salt Lake City where his family was active in all the cultural and theological teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). Whereas, Peter grew up outside of Utah and didn't have an active family. He moved to Utah, started a band, and evolved into an active Latter-Day Saint.Peter explains that there are Mormons making Mormon-themed music for Mormons sold at LDS bookstores, and then there are popular bands or singers who happen to be LDS. Paul summarizes how popular LDS-themed music has become; it's a multi-million dollar industry. Peter clarifies that in Utah, where LDS headquarters are, because of the social network that the Church provides, when things catch on, it's like a wildfire. There are mega trends in Mormonism.Paul talks about pioneer immigrants who wrote hymns using the contemporary style of their time. They mention that even though there is a commercial music culture, the church itself is rather strict on what they present in worship services called Sacrament Meetings, and full-time missionaries are allowed to listen to. Electric guitars and drums aren't allowed in services. Missionaries were allowed to listen to the Tabernacle Choir and some piano music, like Paul. Today, missionaries can listen to whatever helps them feel the spirit of God, though leaders are still cautious.As the church evolved in the 80s, there was Michael McLean, a songwriter who produced a series of videos promoting church doctrine. Missionaries would take those to those who saw the ad on TV. They talk about Mormon ad campaigns in the 70s and 80s. The songs in the ads were a huge part in persuading people emotionally and had a significant influence on the direction commercial Mormon music proceeded.Peter and Paul talk about the Osmonds, the most popular LDS musicians in the 20th century. Their fifth studio album that was on the Billboard charts is called “The Plan.” Their concept album was an opportunity for The Osmonds to share Mormon theology. There have been people who have joined the church as a result of their love for Donny Osmond. They skip ahead a few decades to talk about another famous band, The Killers, whose lead singer Brandon Flowers is a devout Mormon.In the late 1970s, early 80s, Afterglow was a blockbuster duo whose songs were rich with harmonies. They were one of the first to have a record deal with the church-owned bookstore, called Deseret Book. Their music was overly religious with strict LDS themes. Deseret Book at the time had hundreds of stores along with hundreds of independent stores by people who sold LDS related products. Record labels began to pop up.Peter brings up Kenneth Cope, whose voice was featured in some of those Mormon ads. Kenneth wrote and recorded some of the most successful commercial Mormon music. All of this is happening while Amy Grant in the Christian market or Gospel Music Association was becoming successful, and her Christian-themed music crossed over into the adult contemporary top 40. Greater Than Us All was Kenneth's successful debut with His Hands and Never A Better Hero. My Servant Joseph was another hit album about with songs about LDS founder Joseph Smith. Kenneth takes his responsibilities in the church seriously and when he was called to be a Bishop, in a church with no paid ministry, we didn't hear much from Kenneth Cope until recently. He'd spent 15 years producing a new musical called "Son of Man."Along with Kenneth, Michael Webb recorded similar LDS themed songs and has since left the church. Paul says one of his favorite songs is a new Christian song by Michael Webb. Peter and Paul explore artists Julie De Azevedo, Felicia Sorensen, and other successful female artists who started to emerge in the 90s. Julie is the daughter of Lex de Azevedo, who was successful at writing LDS musicals like "Saturday's Warrior," and "My Turn on Earth." He started a record label that signed Kenneth Cope, Michael Webb, Julie, and others. Julie became a popular therapist and podcast host helping countless LDS women understand their value. They mention Hillary Weeks and move into a conversation about Jeff Simpson, a former Disney producer. Jeff was ambitious in helping take LDS music forward into a more contemporary and overall style. He had a vision to make LDS music part of the broader Christian market under the Gospel Music Association. But Jeff's label Excel was never successful because of the differences. He was successful at creating a film production and distribution entity with the breakout hit "God's Army" by Richard Dutcher. Excel would later sell to Deseret Book. He also created an award show called "The Pearls" honoring LDS music.Before talking about cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, Peter mentions Nashville Producer Jason Deere who created the Nashville Tribute Band, which was country music with LDS themes. Cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, who is now a member of YouTube sensation The Piano Guys, worked on hundreds of albums by members of the LDS faith. Peter shares how he met Steve and began using him in his band. Later, Paul used Steve to orchestrate his music with another brilliant LDS artist, Marshall McDonald. Both Marshall and Steven worked as a team to help dozens of artists. Paul invited Steve to let him produce "Sacred Cello" for Paul's label Stone Angel Music. Steve didn't believe it would be successful, but the album debuted No. 18 on the Billboard Classical Charts. Steve is an artist who shared the burden with artists that occurs in the studio and on the stage. Paul shares with Peter the countless LDS artists who created LDS-themed albums that debuted on the Billboard charts. Deseret Book began reporting sales to Soundscan."Especially For Youth" is the next topic. The weeklong camp on Brigham Young University's campus and dozen other colleges across the United States gathered LDS Youth from all over. EFY gave these LDS teenagers a 12-song compilation that featured a cassette, CD of LDS artists who wrote songs about the camp theme. Every kid received one. EFY music began in 1986 and continued until 2019 before the LDS Church changed the youth program. In the 80s not only did you have Michael McLean, Kenneth Cope, and Julie De Azevdeo, but over the decades, artists evolved out of these produced EFY albums. Why? They were approved by the church since the program was under BYU, a church-owned private university. Not everyone appreciated the songs, but the production was top quality. However, producers and artists were not given the standard music industry fees. Peter wanted to get involved and was at a point in his career where the LDS church listened to him. He recruited Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson's partner in The Piano Guys, to produce an authentic album of songs. However, they were restricted by several policies. Peter produced one more several years ago with songwriter Russ Dixon from the Utah group Colors. Concerts were also performed, and youth looked forward to it. Overtime EFY did away with the concerts because leaders felt there was too much attention drawn to the artists. There was one theme song that was the EFY “We Are The World” that brought the popular artists who were LDS together called, “Especially For Youth.” Mormons who go to the Temple make covenants that they'll donate all their time and talents to building up the Church. As a result, artists felt an obligation to do things for free or for very little pay. They discuss firesides, which are special events inside a church building. In the beginnings, Churches wanted firesides, but overtime fewer and fewer musicians were invited to perform their music about God. Peter shares his experience being asked to perform for LDS leaders and bring his band, only they wouldn't pay for anything. Peter would have to pay his band out of his pocket.Peter and Paul share their frustration as an artist who doesn't do LDS themed music. Because he lent his voice to a few LDS themed songs, the music platform's algorithm made him an LDS artist and recommends other LDS artists instead of the Americana Folk artists. Paul also shares his frustration that new material still references artists that the metadata feels is comparable to when Paul started in 1995. Paul talks about doing an album with Steele Croswhite, who was not LDS, and slowly the culture started working with people of other Christian denominations.Paul talks about his experience speaking and performing at a Missionary Fall social attended by Apostles Russell M. Nelson and Elder David A. Bednar. A previous 70s prophecy by President Spencer Kimball invited LDS members to create the very finest artist, particularly because he believed they have all the truth. He showed the apostles the classical Billboard charts that had 5 out of 10 people who were LDS. He showed that his prophecy was being fulfilled. Afterward, Elder Bednar invited Paul to write a song with him. Paul worked with Steven Sharp Nelson and Marshall McDonald to produce Paul and David Bednar's office song "One by One." Paul would later present Elder Bednar with a plaque showing he was part of a No. 1 Billboard charting album. Paul would perform this piece with LDS tenor Nathan Pacheco. Paul discusses the positive experience of doing business with Elder Bednar and the corporate church concerning owning the master rights to their song. Paul learned that Apostles do not take a royalty. If so, it goes directly to the church missionary department.Peter talks about Trina Harmon, a Nashville songwriter who isn't LDS, has helped several Mormons evolve as writers and artists. She complimented LDS members but said she's not yet met an LDS artist who is truly aligned with the mission of the Church. The LDS Church demands a lot of service and rules, leaving artists at odds in creating music. Paul agrees and says that anyone, LDS or not, who creates music that points people to Jesus Christ is important. They briefly discuss Paul Simon who is getting older and producing an album about his relationship with God. Maturing popular artists lean into producing faith-based recordings. Artists need to speak to the struggles. Peter talks about his daughter choosing to go on a mission and his concern that it could go one or two ways. Missionaries lean in or when they return, get out of the church.Paul shares Christian artist Andrew Peterson, who like Peter Breinholt, built a community of artists within a cultural context. In Mormon culture, there's a little bit of reluctance towards charismatic musicians. When Peter was connecting with the youth in a fireside, the leader stood up to make sure the audience understood that Peter is not someone who they need to look up to, but to look up to God. Leaders tend to put down artists. A leader cornered Peter to ask him if he's a kingdom builder or a Peter builder. They discuss Mormon theology about being ordained Kings and Queens, so there's a sense of looking down on those who aren't anointed joint heirs with God. Paul shares that he needed to strip away all the idols and ideology that stood in the way of having a full relationship with Christ. Paul believes in the Four Gospels over any new revelation from those who claim to be God's prophets. The Four Gospels are 4 eye witnesses of the Resurrected Lord who disagree on the details, but they all tell the same story. He goes into talking about the Codex Vaticanus and the other codexes that were used by St. Jerome to give the world the Latin Vulgate. Paul gets into why he doesn't believe in a Church that he loves with all his heart. They talk about Joseph Smith's first vision narrative that the Church has been teaching for hundreds of years, that even LDS scholars say that narrative can't be sustained. It's simply not true. Peter says that artists deconstruct. It's why artists write songs, to say something they can't say with words. They compose how they feel.They discuss challenges in Mormon doctrine. Paul talks about one of the Christian churches he attends called Immanuel Nashville with Pastor TJ Tims. Artists analyze everything.Paul and Peter end by setting up part two. ABOUT PETER BREINHOLTPeter Breinholt is well-known performer in the Salt Lake region and became so largely through word-of-mouth. His debut record became the best-selling independently released CD ever in the state of Utah, and was described a decade after it's release as "an underground classic" by Salt Lake Magazine. Peter has performed for countless sold out crowds in every major concert hall in the state, including Kingsbury Hall, Tuacahn and Sundance. Utah Governor Gary Herbert recently honored Peter with the Governor's Mansion Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts for his influence as a songwriter and performing artist.

A Fresh Story, season 3, episode 7 We were honored to talk to one half of the Grammy-award winning duo The Okee Dokee Brothers, Joe Mailander, about his fresh starts in life, including sobriety, their journey in music, and how they compose songs to address real life issues for little ears. We chatted about why music is so important for families, their goal to get families outside, and how we can have big conversations with our children starting from an early age. As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves. The five-time Parents' Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music's best songwriters.” BUY Brambletown HERE! Check out more from The Okee Dokee Brothers at their website, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

The Coyote Radio Show and Podcast, in collaboration with Dukes Indy, is presenting an evening of extraordinary entertainment and talent. Nolan Taylor, an Americana/Folk artist who has taken the region by storm with his viral YouTube hit "68," will be performing. Taylor is renowned for pouring his heart out into his songs and delivering sensational performances. Jason Dea West, a Country Blues/Folk virtuoso who excels at playing multiple instruments, will also be there to amaze the audience. Vaden Landers, a Country/Honky-Tonk musician who stays true to the traditional sounds of country, will be delivering an outstanding performance as well. Don't miss this spectacular show and be sure to get your tickets soon! Buy tickets here! Nolan Taylor, Jason Dea West, and Vanden Landers Live at Dukes Indy.

The Coyote Radio Show and Podcast, in collaboration with Dukes Indy, is presenting an evening of extraordinary entertainment and talent. Nolan Taylor, an Americana/Folk artist who has taken the region by storm with his viral YouTube hit "68," will be performing. Taylor is renowned for pouring his heart out into his songs and delivering sensational performances. Jason Dea West, a Country Blues/Folk virtuoso who excels at playing multiple instruments, will also be there to amaze the audience. Vaden Landers, a Country/Honky-Tonk musician who stays true to the traditional sounds of country, will be delivering an outstanding performance as well. Don't miss this spectacular show and be sure to get your tickets soon! Buy tickets here! Nolan Taylor, Jason Dea West, and Vanden Landers Live at Dukes Indy.

Gordon talks to The Next Queen of Americana-Folk, Jamiee Harris about her career in music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an artist, to grow and achieve success, it is important to put yourself out there, focus on developing yourself, and create what you want without worrying about peoples' opinion. Pursuing your passion with dedication and staying true to yourself is the key factor. Don't just dream but take action towards what you want and make sure it makes you feel fulfilled at the same time. Doing so can reward you in a number of ways.No one ever becomes a professional artist overnight. It takes time, patience, and tenacity to learn the tricks of the trade. You will make mistakes and some of your work may not turn out as expected - that's okay! The only way to get better is to experiment with new approaches, seek feedback from peers and mentors, and keep challenging yourself. If you are starting from scratch, give yourself a break - everyone starts as a beginner. Have faith in yourself and don't be too hard on yourself.In this episode, Wildwoods, a husband and wife duo (Noah and Chloe Gose) along with Andrew Vaggalis on bass, share their story of rebranding. They also share the value of collaboration in creating music and content, as well as their transition from college to the real world. They emphasize the importance of pursuing your own dreams while taking risks to create exactly what you want out of your career.Let's jump in!Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:29] How Wildwood's got started and where they are in their journey. [06:08] The instrument side, how the Wildwood plays them in their performance.[12:12] Putting yourself out there and giving yourself a chance to grow on social media.[12:58] Wildwoods' favorite and memorable performances. [17:53] Wildwoods' superpower that has helped them in their journey. [20:28] How Wildwoods navigate the creativity and the business side of their career.[27:02] How to engage with and grow your fan base. [32:21] What does working from your happy place mean to Wildwoods?[36:12] Wildwood's advice to young artists who want to pursue their passion.[41:38] Ending the show with one of the Wildwood's newest releases, West Virginia Rain About Wildwoods: - The Wildwoods are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose flowing songwriting tandem has been praised by Paste Magazine as "focused and charmingly human." The Wildwoods' delicate melodies and descriptive lyrics come from nature, love, experiences from the road, and growing up in Nebraska.The band released their debut album, Sweet Nostalgia, followed by a duo EP, Birdie & Goose, in 2017 and quickly established themselves as a creative, harmonious, and instrumental force in their local music scene. Since then, The Wildwoods have released another full-length record, Across A Midwest Sky (2019), as well as a handful of singles, Little Home (2020) and Like My Old Man (2021), and have supported touring acts such as Elephant Revival, Arts Fishing Club, The Accidentals, The Way Down Wanderers, and Jamie Wyatt.Along with performing several Sofar concerts in cities such as London, Brooklyn, and St. Louis, as well as a European tour in 2019, the group has performed at several festivals, including Summerfest, The Nebraska Folk and Roots Festival, Wakarusa, and the Flatwater Music Festival.In 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021 The Wildwoods were nominated by the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards as a top Americana/Folk artist in Nebraska, and in 2022 they were named “Best Band” by the Lincoln Journal Star's ‘Lincoln's Choice Awards.' The group's musical momentum continues into 2022 with their latest single release, Thirteen Sailboats, in anticipation for the release of their new full-length LP, Foxfield St. John, scheduled for release in February of 2023.Comprised of husband and wife team Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), as well as Andrew Vaggalis (bass), The Wildwoods draw inspiration from a wide range of influences, including the styles of Watchhouse, The Decemberists, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Nickel Creek, Joni Mitchell, and Gregory Alan Isakov. The folk/Americana trio work to harmoniously and delicately blend their voices to create a sound so nostalgic that you may find yourself dreaming and longing for those sweet memories from your former days. How to connect with Wildwoods:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWildwoodsband/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildwoodsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildwoodsbandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewildwoodsbandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wPWBhOid8BNr5lgEf8GKe?si=ICSE4xCyR2u4gIokKThhTAWebsite: https://www.thewildwoodsband.com/About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.comQuotes:“You have to put yourself in a position that gives you a chance for something to happen.”“Even though it can be overwhelming to go through every comment, it's worth it to build your connection with your fan base.”

Through a chance encounter in Nashville back in 2006, Benjamin and Kassie Wilson were sure of each other from the very start.    This eclectic duo is called Goldpine. Their music brings strong emotion and has been describe as moody and relevant.   Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose. After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, they have released their debut album One. Laced with incredible vocal harmonies and passionate lyrics, One is the perfect introduction to Goldpine's music.   They were presented the “Discovery Award” in 2018 by acclaimed music critic, Robert K. Oermann from Music Row Magazine.    Ben and Kassie have been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and Finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo's bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting.    So without further a due, let's welcome the Americana-Folk duo Goldpine, Ben and Kassie Wilson to the show.

Through a chance encounter in Nashville back in 2006, Benjamin and Kassie Wilson were sure of each other from the very start.    This eclectic duo is called Goldpine. Their music brings strong emotion and has been describe as moody and relevant.   Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose. After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, they have released their debut album One. Laced with incredible vocal harmonies and passionate lyrics, One is the perfect introduction to Goldpine's music.   They were presented the “Discovery Award” in 2018 by acclaimed music critic, Robert K. Oermann from Music Row Magazine.    Ben and Kassie have been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and Finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo's bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting.    So without further a due, let's welcome the Americana-Folk duo Goldpine, Ben and Kassie Wilson to the show.

And I'm back! Due to viruses, scheduling conflicts, and more viruses, the show has been on hold the past couple of months. I'm back and feeling great! This week features an interview with bi-coastal singer-songwriter, Bryan Titus. I happen to think more people should know about him, so with my "little podcast that could," I'm trying to help. He's a talented, introspective storyteller of a songwriter, gifted with the grit and honesty of the Americana/Folk songs he plays - and you'll hear TWO PERFORMANCES in this episode! Be sure to check out BryanTitus.com for more information!Get more at:WEBSITE: http://www.sethadam.comMAILING LIST/NEWSLETTER: http://www.sethadam.com/#newsletterTWITTER: http://www.Twitter.com/sethadamFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/sethadammusicSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6asuAkp46aswfLcqULqeLvPANDORA: https://pandora.app.link/YS4f9knUblbYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/sethadammusicAPPLE MUSIC: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/seth-adam/269781802BANDCAMP: https://sethadam.bandcamp.com/SETH ADAM STORE: https://sethadam.bandcamp.com/merchCONCERTS: http://www.bandsintown.com/track/SethAdamINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sethadammusic/PODCAST: http://www.sethadampodcast.com

For his next pick of an album that has, “been around awhile” Shane selects Mandolin Orange's 2015 release, “Such Jubilee.” Mandolin Orange (now known as Watchhouse since a name change last year) is an Americana/Folk duo from North Carolina formed in 2009 by husband and wife duo Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz. Shane has special memories with this band seeing them live with his father. Trevor's introduction to the band was their 2019 release which Shane had recommended when Album Divers was in its infancy though never materialized as a deep dive episode. This 2015 release was written by the couple while on the road, but recorded back at home in North Carolina and offers a stripped down aesthetic which allows the listener to absorb lyrics offering little worlds about the importance of savoring the moment in the context of love, loss, and generational connection. This album represents the first  revelation by Shane of a trio of albums that he purchased on vinyl for Trevor as a surprise gift. The next two will be revealed to both him and the Album Divers audience in due time. Stay tuned. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO CONNECT WITH ALBUM DIVERS: *You can submit your questions or comments about this episode or anything else on your mind here via our text line at: (502) 792-8080 *Leave us an audio message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlbumDivers We promise to respond and may even feature your thoughts on a future episode. *Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Album Divers *Email us at Albumdiverspodcast@gmail.com *Please subscribe and review wherever you get your podcasts!

The translucent man himself - 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) winner and Americana Folk legend Ellis Paul joins us in the WMNF live music studio to perform some of his fan-favorite songs and talk about the trials and tribulations of being a nomadic folk singer.

We are thrilled to talk with Swedish Americana/Folk Singer/Songwriter Sofia Talvik! Sofia checks in from her road tour while in Maine from her RV camper!  We  get to play some of her new tracks, chat about her songs, her tour and life on the road! Sofia is delightful and her music is spot on with the times we're living in.  She writes and sings beautifully! For more on Sofia log onto her website and enjoy this fun episode! Sofia is currently on tour of the Northeast! For dates click on the link to see if she will be playing near you! https://sofiatalvik.com/

Kate followed her heart, left her career in law, and found creative expression in songwriting. She learned to look into what was inside and create from there. Even though Kate tapped inside herself for her creativity, she was still looking out there, in many places for ways to understand her own psychology. Each place she looked was helpful to a point, but never the entire, lasting picture. When she heard of the 3 Principles understanding, it brought all the puzzle pieces together for her. And this understanding has naturally come out through her songs. Please enjoy Kate's conversation with Rob and a taste of her beautiful music.Thank you, Kate, for the permission to use the copyrighted music in this episode.Website: www.kateellis.com Social Media: @kateellismusicKate Ellis is an Americana/Folk singer-songwriter. She was born In Louisiana and raised in New York, now based In London.Kate's southern country-folk roots come from her dad, who was, as a young man, once played guitar with Hank Williams on the famous Louisiana Hayride, where Elvis and Johnny Cash started.She's just released her second album, Spirals which Americana UK gave 9/10, calling it “An irrefutable, unquestionable joy.” Folk Radio said, “Beguilingly sung, melodic, warm, tender, open and insightful, ‘Spirals' is an early contender for the year's best-of lists.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/we-re-listening/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A slice of americana apple pie, Mercy McCoy is on Live Music Showcase. Get read for some great music and great tips from a label owner on how to get a record labels attention.

An impromptu trip to Nashville in 2019 set the wheels in motion for the sophomore record from Americana Folk duo, Quote the Raven. The sounds filling the Nashville airways reinvigorated the Newfoundland duo's inspiration and they found a new home in the Americana genre. Their upcoming record titled Can't Hold the Light, is a summation of the journeys that the pair have experienced over the past three years.Collaboration has always been at the forefront of everything Quote the Raven has done. Similar to their first record Golden Hour, Can't Hold the Light features an A-list of Canadian collaborators including Chris Kirby, Charlie A'Court, Blake Reid, Andrew Waite, Jessica Pearson, Andrew Sneddon, Nick Earle, and so many more.In the past two years, Quote the Raven have reached over 650,000 streams, been added to the prestigious “Folk & Friends” playlist on Spotify, and earned showcases and award nominations at the East Coast Music Awards. They've performed at the 2019 AmericanaFest in Nashville, been featured regularly on Stingray's Folk Roots channel, charted on the Canadian Country top 100 and received multiple sync placements, including the CityTV drama “The Wedding Planners”.Music Newfoundland & Labrador's 2019 Group of the Year have embarked on a whopping five tours of Eastern Canada, mapped out a Home Routes trek of Western Canada and performed at the legendary Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival. Quote the Raven marry smooth vocal harmonies with an, at times, haunting aesthetic that both bewitches and allures the listener. They draw influence from the likes of Joy Williams (Civil Wars), Brandi Carlile, and The Milk Carton Kids. The pair entertain audiences with their quirky, quick wit dynamic that glimpses into the daily lives of touring musicians.#galeforcewins is an inspirational podcast with New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

A tribute of sorts to my old friend and the sadness i feel at her passing. Blues , Country , Americana Folk mix. Have a listen.

Elliah Heifetz is an artist who is an amazing storyteller and gifted songwriter. Born in the US to parents who fled the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War, Elliah grew up facing many challenges as a boy of Jewish descent and immigrant parents. Those struggles have forged a singer and songwriter with a message that will resonate with anyone who has found it challenging to fit in. We highlight two songs from Elliah's brand new album, "First Generation American," talk family history and discuss the award winning musical theatre productions Elliah has written. Check Elliah's website for his new album (also available on all streaming platforms), tour updates and the latest news https://www.elliahheifetz.com/If you enjoy this chat with Elliah, please share it on your socials to help other people learn about his music and this podcast. Thank you for listening!Learn more about my podcast at https://www.journeytothestage.com/

Multi grammy award winning songwriter Lori McKenna.  Lori is an American folk, Americana, and country music singer-songwriter. In 2016, she won a grammy for Best Country Song    "Girl Crush" performed by Little Big Town.  In 2017, she won a grammy for her song “Humble and Kind” recorded by Tim McGraw and most recently was nominated for a grammy for best song “Beautiful Noise” co written with Brandi Carlilie, Alicia keys, Brandy Clark, Linda Perry, Ruby Amanfu, Hailey Whitters, and Hillary Lindsey. Lori She has 11 solo albums as an artist, and cowritten  with other artists such as Tylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sarah Barielles, Lady Gaga and many many more. Lori is one of the nicest and most talented people you could want to meet and  is    a songwriter that other songwriters study to write better songs.  This conversation inspired me and I can't wait to share it with you.Some show highlights:The power of mumbling to find a lyricLetting the song be a cowriterHow some times a chord will tell you what to sayWhen you start overthinking-take a walkUsing imagery in your song to tell people what the room looks like so they can put themselves in there Anaphora as a lyric writing device First part of the song is the most important Writing on paper and the computerKeeping notesChanging the last chorus even a little bit, so the last chorus doesn't just pass you byThe grand finale of the last chorus, all the fireworksSing the first verse and chorus to your best friend and sing the second verse and chorus to yourself Last verse and chorus to your someone else A song is a conversation and you don't have to express it all to just one person, think of it as three different conversations “how to kiss a boy”http://www.lorimckenna.comhttps://www.scarletkeys.comEngineer: Peter Sykes https://www.petersykesmusic.comThe show's theme song "What's in a Song" was co-written with Otto GrossRecorded and performed by Otto Gross: @OttoGrossProduction (instagram)@OttoGrossMusic (Youtube, facebook, TikTok)https://biglink.to/ottogrossmusic

Indie Americana/Folk Artist Delaney Hafener reveals her musical journey.  Her ethereal voice resonates in beautiful harmony with her music.  Over the past decade, Delaney has covered tremendous ground in live performances, original music as well as touring with her band.  Before she could speak, Delaney Hafener has found the best way for her to communicate is through music. She began singing Gram Parsons and Neil Young songs with her dad, and at the age of 12 started learning guitar with an old Gibson she revived from the basement. She wrote her first songs with the help and encouragement of her mom and began cutting her teeth as a performer at open mics when she was 14. Hafener founded the indie-folk band Pandafan at 17 and found some regional success with the group. Based mostly in NYC, they've played in venues such as Mercury Lounge, Cafe Lena, The Bug Jar, Gypsy Sally's Vinyl Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, Suffolk Theater, and Guild Hall, and many others. At the height of their gigs, the young band was playing up to 5 gigs a week with frequent double-header Saturdays in the busy Long Island summer season. The Belle Curves' sound is akin to bands such as Brandi Carlile, The Wild Reeds, Lucinda Williams, and The Jayhawks. The Belle Curves is led by Delaney Hafener, formerly of indie-folk outfit Pandafan, and features a rotating cast of musicians. They have crafted a unique sound inspired by the many traditions of Americana, complementing introspective lyrics and a songwriting style that can be reminiscent of both the Laurel Canyon and Bakersfield. The Belle Curves' music touches on themes of self-doubt, progressive politics, identity, and disaffection, working to create a distinctly youthful folk aesthetic. A collection of protest music for this moment in American history, The Belle Curves' EP "2020" has been described as "absolutely brutal. If Dar Williams and Stephin Merritt started a Woody Guthrie inspired band, it would be something like The Belle Curves," according to Country Queer. Connect with The Long Island Sound Podcast:Website: Https://GigDestiny.com/podcast Follow Steve Yusko, GigDestiny.com, and his adventures:  Website: https://www.GigDestiny.com  Twitter, Instagram,  YouTube, FacebookThe growth of The Long Island Sound Podcast has been exponential. Help us grow the show!Subscribe to the GigDestiny.com Site here for bonus contentSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelCall the Listener Line & leave your comments: (631) 800-3579 Remember to Rate & Review the show! Help us keep the conversation going with your donation - Click Right Here or go to GigDestiny.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE

Welcome Friends to another Crazy Women Country Episode! https://linktr.ee/crazywomencountry In Today's episode, we will get to know the incredible Clementine Darling. Join us as we discuss her newest releases, women who inspire her, and get to know her better with our 20 crazy questions! Clementine Darling is a Folk Singer-Songwriter making waves in San Francisco's music scene. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she busked her way down the West Coast in 2010 on a road trip that led her to put down roots in San Francisco's North Bay— Sonoma County, California. The two locals heavily influenced her first two albums— Americana Folk songs and Indie ballads, with undertones of Seattle 90's grunge. Clementine has played festivals including The Emerald Cup, sharing the bill with Margo Price and Rising Appalachia, as well as SXSW, Railroad Square Music Festival and Balanced BreakFEST. Follow Clementine for the latest releases, tour dates, and more https://www.clementinedarlingmusic.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crazywomencountry/message

Sofia Talvik self-describes as “Americana/Folk with Swedish Roots”, and it's so much better and wonderful than that can conjure. With the voice of an angel, she can play the strings of our hearts. Sofia has toured extensively in the US, though she lives mostly in Germany these days, where she makes music as part of the German/Swedish folk duo Hansan, combining Sofia and David Floer.

Elena Bonomo Is A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where she holds a Bachelors's Degree in Performance.She's toured across the United States as the drummer for the 1st National Tour of the hit Broadway musical, Waitress, originated the drum chairs for two Off-Broadway shows, including The Hello Girls and A Strange Loop,Elena has performed throughout the Caribbean, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe while working as a bandleader for Holland America Cruise Lines. She has toured nationally with Boston-based Americana/Folk group, The Novel Ideas, with whom she also recorded a full-length album.Elena currently holds the drum chair for Broadway's newest hit musical, SIX and is a proud endorser of Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Remo drum heads, and Vic Firth drum sticks.In this episode, we discuss:Her path to landing the drum chair for SIX, The Musical.What she did to network with musicians in New York City.The things she looks for when hiring subs.Why it's important to leave the drums the same way you found them if you are subbing. What advice she would give to someone who wants to play drums on Broadway.https://www.elenabonomo.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He is currently working on an ENCORES! production of a revival of The Tap Dance Kid and a few new Broadway-bound musicals. Clayton began his career in musicals on a bus-and-truck tour of Footloose and has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Judy is a an award winning songwriter/artist. Josie Award winner for Americana/Folk artist of the year! Canadian Covenant Award winner. Listen to her wonderful songs and the stories behind them. Plus, some live songs around the dining room table!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/songwriter-connection/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Quote the Raven (Folk-Pop/Americana) to the Show!    (Click to got there) ● Web: www.quotetheravenofficial.com ● IG: @QuoteTheRavenDuo ● FB: @QuoteTheRavenDuo ● YT: @QuoteTheRavenDuo ● TW: @QuotetheravenNL An impromptu trip to Nashville in 2019 set the wheels in motion for the sophomore record from Americana Folk duo, Quote the Raven. The sounds filling the Nashville airways reinvigorated the Newfoundland duo's inspiration and they found a new home in the Americana genre. Their new record titled Can't Hold the Light, is a summation of the journeys that the pair have experienced over the past three years. Music Newfoundland & Labrador's 2019 Group of the Year have embarked on a whopping five tours of Eastern Canada, mapped out a Home Routes trek of Western Canada and performed at the legendary Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival. Quote the Raven marry smooth vocal harmonies with an, at times, haunting aesthetic that both bewitches and allures the listener. They draw influence from the likes of Joy Williams (Civil Wars), Brandi Carlile, and The Milk Carton Kids. The pair entertain audiences with their quirky, quick wit dynamic that glimpses into the daily lives of touring musicians. ● Media Inquiries: Dylan Kavalsky  VOCAB Communications vocabcommunications.com

Jeri Katherine Howell has been writing and performing as a solo artist – and collaborating with Kentucky musicians – for over 15 years. In 2007 she won 2nd Place in the Flat Rock Music Festival Songwriters Contest for the title track of her first album Branch to Branch. Fast forward ten years, Jeri Katherine received a Fulbright grant with the U.S. Department of State and performed and lectured throughout San Carlos, Costa Rica with a fellow named Nat Colten, also with us this evening. In June of this year, Jeri Katherine and Nat Colten released their debut album, Holding On.Jeri Katherine Howell and Nat Colten. An Americana/Folk singer-songwriter duo based in Frankfort, Kentucky, these players will really win you over with their beautiful harmonies thoughtful songwriting. Jeri Katherine and Nat each wrote five of the tunes comprising their debut album, Holding On, lyrical stories from their journeys around the world, with sounds rooted in their Kentucky home.

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we bring you our first ReverbNation selectee from our current campaign Americana/Folk super sextet Province of Thieves! Larry Dvoskin is back to talk NFT's in Part 1 of our two-part series on Indie Radar with Bo Sommer! And our dude of all things awesome Madcat has the brand new track “The Way We Fall” from Kind Hearted Thieves! Join us for a really great show! And don't forget the #uselessfacts! All this week on The Balcony Show! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #provinceofthieves #LarryDvoskin #wellbelisteningwillyou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-balcony-show0/support

American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smokereleased Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. It also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe.

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Mike is a rising star and singer-songwriter. His experiences on the road as a traveling musician across America and the globe have transformed his songwriting and life.

Hey, y'all. I am Shay. This is the on air indie show.Welcome & enjoy. Episode 50.First, music history facts for June 1st.David Bowie released his self-titled debut studio album in 1967. They released two singles from the album. “Rubber Band” and “The Laughing Gnome”. The album's failure cost Bowie his record contract with Deram Records who dropped him in April 1968.We meet Jaimee Harris today. Her debut album Red Rescue was one of the top Americana albums that year. The Congress House Sessions sophomore album released in January. An incredible release, with a stripped-down version of Red Rescue.Jaimee has earned the moniker “The Next Queen of Americana Folk” by many industry watchers. We chat about everything and anything on the show. From her music, life experiences, women in music and prison reform.Enjoy!Tracks: "Depressive State" 16:23 "Snow White Knuckles" 34:51 "Catch It Now" 42:33"Red Rescue" 57:06 Full Bio Provided by the Artist JAIMEE HARRIS“The Next Queen of Americana-Folk” (NPR)The Congress House SessionsIn 2018, everything in my life changed. In May, I left my job to pursue music full time.  By August, I was on a musical rocket ship, opening shows all over the world for Mary Gauthier, who received a GRAMMY nomination in December of 2018.On paper—and on social media—it looked like a dream come true.  In a lot of ways, it was.  But in reality, I felt like I was drowning.                 — Jaimee HarrisOn the heels of her debut album Red Rescue, hailed by many as one of the top Americana albums of 2018, Jaimee Harris does not disappoint with the release of The Congress House Sessions, a thoughtful, intimate EP with stripped-down recordings of some of her most requested songs.  These new recordings, recorded at the storied Congress House Studio by Mark Hallman (Carole King, Ani DiFranco, Eliza Gilkyson) and Andre Moran (Sarah Borges, Rickie Lee Jones), feature some of Austin's favorite players, including Jane Ellen Bryant and Kris Nelson on backing vocals, Ray Bonneville on harmonica, Brian Patterson on electric guitar, and Sammy Powell on piano.  Don't let the healthy list of players mislead you; this is no large, speaker-rattling production.  Longtime friends add color and texture, but what you'll hear is Harris and her guitar, delivering her songs in a setting closer both to what they were at their inception, alone in her room with a guitar, and how they have developed after a few years acclimating to performing without a band.Jaimee Harris loves fronting a band, and it shows.  During the years she built a devoted critical and popular following in Austin, Texas, she fronted a slate of seasoned musicians with admirable swagger. When she alighted upon the scene, this jaded music city, replete with (and weary of) singer-songwriters, woke up and took notice.  Here, finally, was a new voice—yes, her singing voice is noteworthy: rich, sonorous, full, delivering a uniquely stylized, throaty tone—but equally important, here was the new voice of a noteworthy writer and performer.  If you meet Harris today, you'll want to be her friend.  And no matter what part of the country you're in, if you spend a day with her, she will convince you to meet up at a nearby roller coaster park/pinball arcade/skeeball hall she happens to know is awesome.  She will share embarrassing stories and laugh at your worst jokes (either because she finds them funny or because she finds hilarious how bad your jokes are).  Later, when you watch her sing, she'll break your heart, cradle your heart, win your heart, then break it all over again.The next day, you wouldn't be the first to feel jealous.  This friendly, breezy, beautiful swirl of platinum hair, impossibly high cheekbones, and a winning smile has it too easy, you think.  Talent and looks?  Gag me.  While a cliché in this age of ubiquitous self-improvement empathy memes, it holds true that you never know what someone is going through or has been through.

The founder of the Americana band the Happy Curmudgeons, he is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player. The band has over 1.5 million streams on Spotify and last year they won the W.A.M. (We Are The Music Makers) Music Award for Best Song in the Americana/Folk category. The rights to one of their songs were bought by Hallmark to use for one of their shows. The band is currently working on their next album, with a notable producer. In addition to there in Michigan, the Happy Curmudgeons have also been booked for shows in the likes of Ohio and Indiana. Their YouTube channel has 13 thousand subscribers and one video with almost 225 thousand views on it in approximately 18 months.

We discuss Melody's career as a musician and as a singer songwriter as well as her new album Wolf Song!!

Ronnie & Shane sit down with Frontman Charlie Starr of American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smoke released Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. It also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe.We chat about the brand new album' YOU HEAR GEORGIA' available NOW to pre order. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke— vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner, and keyboardist Brandon Still—has embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honouring the people, places and sounds of their home state. As the band celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, their reverence for Georgia has only deepened.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/ED4E-vFXu2c See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Grammy’s were supposed to be this weekend and have now been postponed until March 14th from what the online world tells me. Today’s guest is part of a Grammy award winning band that was nominated for another Grammy this year…but then turned it down. Joe Mailander is the guitar player for The Okee Dokee Brothers and he is here with us today to talk more about the band’s heart behind their choice to decline their nomination as well as #allthethings. I kind of mean that—this conversation is amazing. We go deep and wide in today’s episode covering all things singer/songwriter, parenting, child development, stigmas surrounding children’s music, the evolution of family music, history, storytelling, music genres, the creative process, connection with nature, adventuring, and how parents are changing the world. Okee Dokee Brothers Bio: As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves. The five-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR’s All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music’s best songwriters. If you’re here because you’re already a huge Okee Dokee Brothers fan like myself and my kids, welcome! Joe is so great! If you’re new to their music, welcome! I’m thrilled to be the person who gets to introduce you to modern family music—not only from The Okee Dokee Brothers but other bands and musicians that Joe generously shares with us, too. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM Okee Dokee Home: www.okeedokee.org Elevating Motherhood Home: www.elevatingmotherhood.com On Instagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood @okeedokeebros Please Visit Today's Supporters: Branch Basics: www.elevatingmotherhood.com/branchbasics Homeschool Explained: www.homeschoolexplained.com

We had the pleasure of interviewing Zoë Nutt over Zoom video! Nashville newcomer Zoë Nutt understands that time is precious. Although struggling with hearing loss from an early age, Zoë (now 27) wrote and recorded her new album, "How Does It Feel?", in the wake of a cochlear implant surgery intended to save her from complete and total deafness. The album rarely addresses her lifelong battle, but is blatantly informed by the maturity, self-awareness and artistic resilience as a result.Produced by celebrated songwriter Tammi Kidd Hutton (LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts) along with Ben Phillips (Chris Janson) and Greg Magers (Umphrey’s McGee, Lupe Fiasco), the album was created over a two-year period of losing her hearing as an adult and reteaching herself to hear.While in the studio, Zoë needed to hit pause on the recording process to have surgery. Over the course of the next 12 months following her cochlear implant surgery, Zoë retaught herself how to hear, all while continuing to write this standout project. Despite this unspeakable hardship for a young creative with her entire career in front of her, Zoë persevered.The result was a 10-track collection that uses infectious, gleeful melodies and ‘90s-era production juxtaposed against lyrics conveying the torrent emotions that accompany heartache, hardship and artistic resilience. It also features a guest vocal appearance by Brandy Clark and by Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason of The Cadillac Three.Elsewhere on the album Zoë brings a “Americana-Folk flair” (American Songwriter) on the album’s lead single “Happy,” a vibrantly savvy character study about recognizing and cherishing the people and moments that really matter. On the Brandy Clark duet “Too Fast,” Zoë finds herself wishing she could be brave and live life on the edge, while battling her internal voices of being stuck and afraid.Overall, How Does It Feel is an utterly captivating collection all about isolation, belonging and growth, proving that Zoë Nutt is not taking a minute for granted.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!

With one of the year's best albums, Americana/Folk band 'Alright Alright' joins Jamie to chat about their newly released gem Crucible. Based in Denver, Colorado the husband and wife duo of Seth and China Kent, walk Jamie through a myriad of topics, including their love story, the importance of family, and their creative process. Stay tuned for a gorgeous performance of 'Missouri Calling'. For more information on Alright Alright: www.alrightx2.com

This is the first episode where the child of our mom-guest is present for the conversation! And we made an exception because they are a package deal! Ruth and Madisen make up the Americana Folk band called Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear. In this episode you’ll hear about the genesis of Ruth’s love for music and storytelling, and we’ll give you a hint: it ends with a dinner with Janis Ian! Check out their forthcoming podcast The Mad Mama Half Happy Hour! And of course their musical albums: “Skeleton Crew” and “Started With a Family.” Follow them @madisenwardmb Hope you enjoy our four-way conversation as much as we did!

Max Honn is an Americana Folk musician who grew up as a normal boy in a town named Normal who learned that his musical career wouldn't involve the clarinet, but did include a now treasured WWII era Gibson Southern Jumbo guitar and singing.

Michelle Plum and Nick Hall are from Bradford in England and make music together as Plumhall. They join us on Episode 503 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about their second album, “The Ghost Of Noise”, a wonderful Americana / Folk recording that also includes a little electronica and some found sounds. It’s a great album, and the follow up to the very well received “Thundercloud” from 2014 - one of our favourite albums of that year. Michelle and Nick are always a great interview, so kick back and enjoy Plumhall in conversation on Folk Roots Radio. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/episode-503-feat-plumhall-in-conversation-the-ghost-of-noise/

In episode two of this season we are joined by Paul Kowert, a grammy award winning bass player for Punch Brothers and Hawktail. We discuss the recording process of Hawktail's most recent album called Formations, what it's like growing up in a musical family and tour life in Americana/Folk music.

For full episode notes go to-https://www.ourpnwmusic.com/podcast/005Our PNW Music co-hosts, Rudy and Kristine, were expecting just another average singer-songwriter interview when they sat down with Havilah Rand. Just a few short minutes into the conversation, they knew that Ms. Rand was much more than just your run-of-the-mill Americana/Folk artist.In this episode, you will learn about Havilah's introduction to music and education ventures at the Interlochen Arts Academy and Manhattan School Of Music, where she obtained training in both Jazz and Classical music styles. Ms. Rand will also speak about her travels across America and Europe and discusses the vast differences between being a musician abroad vs here in the United States.What stood out the most in this interview was learning about Havilah's amazing programs she has developed. Between her LifeSong Project, where she preserves the experiences of our elders through song, to her youth programs, consisting of summer songwriter camps and home schooling programs, which work to instill confidence in kids as well as teaching music, Ms. Rand has proved herself as much of a humanitarian as she is a musician.Also included in this episode are clips from Havilah's live performance at Birdsview Brewing, where she amazed listeners with her soulful melodies and thought provoking lyrics. Please make sure to check out Havilah Rand's links to learn more about her altruistic programs as well as upcoming shows.https://holisticartventures.com/young-singersongwriters-workshops/Website- https://www.havilahmusic.comFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/havilah.rand/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/havilahsings/Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/46z6vwA1PZ1bcAAixca42K?si=3gnjk4N-Tk-2Aj0ODbGB9g

Jaimee Harris is poised to become the next queen of Americana-Folk, a slightly edgier Emmylou Harris for the younger generation. Her new album draws comparisons to Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, and Kathleen Edwards – all writers who know how to craft a heartbreakingly beautiful song with just enough grit to keep you enthralled. Harris writes about the basic human experience, in a way that is simple, poetic, and often painfully relatable."You keep comin over... I keep goin under..."Harris isn’t afraid to get personal, but her vulnerability never veers into the self-indulgent. Each little confessional gem she puts out there is something the listener will connect to; these are things we’ve all felt, though many of us are less than likely to admit them. “In a depressive state… how long will I feel this way?” Harris's songs have a depth to them, and her lyrics betray a wisdom beyond her years. “I write as a way of dealing with things," she says. "There’s also a lot of acknowledging my own faults. These songs feel pretty vulnerable… to the point where I wonder if people are going to ask me ‘Are you okay?’ But I really just hope they see a little bit of themselves in the songs and find something they can connect to.”Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast.To follow Jaimee Harris go to JaimeeHarris.comTo listen to the official Spotify playlist for Volume 1: The Stars At Night click below!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3H8FohMC1Xu7gvtEUaWipA?si=cosHb8CsQN2sob1pN2sob1pNzuyMQ

GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Elijah's an incredible Blues guitarist and Americana/Folk singer/songwriter in Austin, TX. NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES: Man rebels against USA Today and their Oreo/Mustard crossword clue. Then the guys eat Oreos with mustard. GOOD NEWS: Doctor pays patients medical debts + Good-hearted samaritan hands out Valentines to those who don't have any. BOLD STRATEGY: New collar tells you what cuss words your dog is “barking.” AT THE BUZZER: Elijah and Sean give their “Mount Rushmores” for Songwriters. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buzzerpodcast/message

Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! I’m super excited about my guests from the award-winning Americana/Folk duo, Julie Amici and Dean Mueller. They are the 2019 recipient of the Cascade Blues Association “Back What You Believe In” award. This award is given to a group or individual who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate a commitment to the blues community. Full Episode Link: https://soundcloud.com/martismusickitchen/julie-amici-dean-mueller-mmk-eps2-30-braised-short-ribs-live-performance-giving-back “We brought that idea to the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, and they let us partner with them. So we started the program within that organization. ... We just try to bring professional, live shows that we would have at the theatre, or other places that have super-high-quality shows and bring them to senior centers, and other places where there is no way they could see a show like that.” Dean is a bass player, major foodie, and curator of music at the award-winning Lake Theater & Cafe. He strongly believes in knowing where his food comes from and uses local sources whenever possible. Today, he’ll prepare his traditional Christmas dinner, Roasted Bone Marrow and mouth-watering Porcini Braised Short Ribs with Rosemary Mashed Potatoes. We’ll learn the secret to making his flavorful mashed potatoes, and will taste wine from three of their favorite local wineries. How did this duo cultivate such a network of musicians that give back to communities from Portland to the coast? Follow me into this fabulous kitchen . . and let’s find out! Website: julieamici.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julieamici/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rippingglass/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieamici/ Marti’s website: http://MartiMendenhall.com Marti’s Patreon: http://Patreon.com/MartiMendenhall Marti’s Music Kitchen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartisMusicKitchen/ #Dean Mueller #JulieAmici #Bass #CascadeBluesAssociation #Award #portland #LakeTheaterCafe #MartiMendenhall #MartisMusicKit #Cooking #Podcast #Recipe #PDXEats #ChristmasDinner #RoastedBoneMarrow #HolidayShortRibs #HolidayDinner #Blues #Country #AmericanaFolk #KingFisherSaltWorks #Manazanita

Marti's Music Kitchen - from the award-winning Americana/Folk duo, Julie Amici and Dean Mueller. They are the 2019 recipient of the Cascade Blues Association “Back What You Believe In” award. Today, Bone Marrow and Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes and a Live Performance! julieamici.com https://www.facebook.com/julieamici/ https://www.youtube.com/user/rippingglass/featured https://www.instagram.com/julieamici/ http://MartiMendenhall.com http://Patreon.com/MartiMendenhall Roasted Bone Marrow - Serves 2 4-8 beef marrow bones 1 minced shallot handful of mined parsley lemon juice extra virgin olive oil sea salt 1 baguette olive oil Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put bones, Salted and cut side up, in ovenproof skillet. (use a skillet to capture the fat that will run out of the bones). Cook about 15-17 minutes until marrow looks caramelized and yummy but not running out of the bones. While bones are cooking slice baguette into rounds and drizzle one side with olive oil. Place in the oven for 5 minutes to toast, keep an eye on them so they brown but do not burn. Combine shallots and parsley in small bowl. Just before bones are ready, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice and drizzle over parsley mixture until leaves are just coated. Plate each serving by arranging bones on the plate topped with shallot-parsley mixture and toasted baguette. Spoon marrow out of bones with dressing and onto the toast. Dip the toast in the pan drippings also, because it's so good! Sous Vide Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary 2 pounds Yukon Gold 5 cloves garlic 3 sprigs rosemary 4 oz unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons sea salt Instructions Set your sous vide to 194 Rinse and peel the potatoes. Thinly slice them into 1/8-inch pieces. Smash and peel the garlic cloves. Seal the potatoes, garlic, rosemary, butter, milk, and salt into a zip or vacuum seal bag and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 1.5 hours. (you may want to put the rosemary in cheesecloth so you don't have to pick out little bits later) Open the bag and pour the liquid through a sieve into a small bowl (reserve for later). Discard the rosemary. Empty the potatoes into a large bowl and mash them or use a potatoe ricer or food mill. Gently whisk the melted butter and milk back into the mashed potatoes to get a smooth and creamy texture. Porcini Braised Short Ribs 2.5 lb beef chuck short ribs (approx 4 ribs) Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Yellow Onion 1 rib of celery 1 medium-size carrot 1 handful or dried Porcini Bacon fat 4 cloves sliced garlic 1 cup red wine 1 cup beef bone broth 1 t coriander seeds 1 bay leaf 2 Sprigs of Thyme Coat the short ribs liberally with Salt and pepper. Heat up bacon fat or oil in a cast iron pan over medium high heat. 1. Season the short ribs all over with salt and pepper. 2. Dice the onion, carrot, and celery. 3. Place the coriander seeds in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string to form a sachet. 4. Rehydrate Porcini in a bowl of hot water (save the water) 5. Heat some bacon fat or oil in a skillet and sear the ribs on all sides. 6. After searing, remove the ribs from the skillet and add to the crockpot on top of bed of onion, celery, and carrot. 7. Deglaze the pan with the red wine and scrape all the good bits from the pan and put the liquid in the crockpot. 8. Add the porcini, porcini water, and bone broth to the crockpot until liquid level is near the top of the short ribs. 9. Add the sachet, thyme, garlic, and bay leaf. 10. Set Crock pot on high until bubbling and then set to low and cook for 8-10 hours. Remove ribs and set aside. Skim off some fat if desired and heat the remaining liquid on high in the crockpot or a pan until it is reduced to the desired consistency. You can whisk in some flower if you want a thicker gravy. Prepare the each plate by placing a rib on a bed of mashed potatoes and top with the desired amount of gravy & vegetable mixture. ENJOY!

This week on MOLLYMAY+ Molly has breaking news! Well, if you think awesome random facts are breaking news. Americana Folk is the soundtrack for this week (Break out your overalls kids, Or are they bibs?) Plus, Molly has issues with boots. And her dog’s lady parts. And... you just got to listen to find out. Oh, and you’ll never look at the Tesla logo the same way ever again. There's a good sprinkling of colorful language (you’ve been warned). Matriarch Digital Media (http://matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Flat River Band (Country, Americana, Folk) to the Show!  Web: www.flatriverband.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/flatrivermusicInstagram: @flatrivermusicTwitter: @flatrivermusic One thing is apparent when you listen to The Flat River Band. The trio, comprised of siblings Andy, Dennijo, and Chad Sitze, love to have fun when they are playing music – and it shows. The brothers have also charted #1 hits on the bluegrass gospel charts as well as have had their songs featured in the 2018 movie “The Least of These — A Christmas Story” featuring Duane Allen (Oak Ridge Boys), Deborah Allen, and Tayla Lynn (Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter).  That unabandoned joy and love of music comes to the forefront when you listen to the band’s new album, Every Dog Has Its Day. The trio’s fifth effort is one that the band is very excited to bring to the attention of its fans.  Media Inquiries for Flat River Band: Michael Stover MTS Management Group www.mtsmanagementgroup.com

Beth Bombara - Beth is an Americana/Folk musician/songwriter with an incredible voice. She released her brand new album "Evergreen" this weekend and her first single "I Only Cry When I'm Alone". We talk to her about her brand new album, the inspiration behind it and her inspiration for music.Peggy Henry - Peggy has suffered from mental illness that led her to be institutionalized. Her fight with mental illness is a scary one yet she's facing it bravely. She wrote a book "I'm Up, I'm Down" which tackles mental illness and her struggle in detail. We discuss her book and mental illness.

Beth Bombara - Beth is an Americana/Folk musician/songwriter with an incredible voice. She released her brand new album "Evergreen" this weekend and her first single "I Only Cry When I'm Alone". We talk to her about her brand new album, the inspiration behind it and her inspiration for music.Peggy Henry - Peggy has suffered from mental illness that led her to be institutionalized. Her fight with mental illness is a scary one yet she's facing it bravely. She wrote a book "I'm Up, I'm Down" which tackles mental illness and her struggle in detail. We discuss her book and mental illness.

Tom Russell talks with Frontera Records president John Yuelkenbeck about concept albums and his three Americana folk operas: The Man From God Knows Where, Hotwalker, and The Rose of Roscrae.For more information on Tom Russell, visit: tomrussell.com fronterarecords.com tomrussellart.com Facebook Instagram#tomrussellpodcast

This week we feature the music of the brilliant Wooden Rocket playing live in the studio.

John Moreland is an Americana Folk, Songwriter, Singer and Music Maker who is leading the charge on this Genre of Music

This is the new phase on Music in 2Flavors/Música en 2Sabores and Rafael Pondé, from Episode 39 took the plunge in this new venture. We talked about his new EP that is already in every music platform: Amazon, Spotify, iTunes and also available thru my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/musicin2flavors for those who are on the Americana/Folk level.

This is the new phase on Music in 2Flavors/Música en 2Sabores and Rafael Pondé, from Episode 39 took the plunge in this new venture. We talked about his new EP that is already in every music platform: Amazon, Spotify, iTunes and also available thru my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/musicin2flavors for those who are on the Americana/Folk level.

Introducing the First Episode of the Accidental Pioneer Podcast: Stories from the Frontiers of Baseball! Listen to host Michael Johnstone explain his journey from CA, to Austria, to Kosovo as he became an Accidental Pioneer in establishing the game of Baseball in Kosovo. Hear his story about playing his first game in Austria and the subsequent invitation to teach baseball in Kosovo. Host: Michael Johnstone Intro Music: "Americana Folk" by Nicola Donchev https://www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/americana-folk/396646/ A Baseball Frontiers Production © All Rights Reserved April 2018

A day in the life of an Oregon Business reporter might entail testing out augmented reality plumbing glasses. Or tailing an R2D2-like robot through his rural hometown. Or scaling a glacier on Mt. St. Helens. We reflect on what our escapades taught us about rebranding for the knowledge economy. This week's music is "Americana Folk," by Nicola Donchev

What does it mean to build culture? Is this even possible? In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Americana folk artist Mike Mangione to talk about cheese curds, culture, and what it really means to be human. Mike is one of the featured artists in our exclusive shipment to Love Good patrons this winter, and we love everything he's about. Beforehand, Jimmy and Janaya dig into the definition of culture and why it's so important to share life in common with others. We also have a special guest on this week to share why, as a college student, he's a part of the Love Good movement. Grab your headphones, press play at the gym (to prepare for Grandma's fudge), and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

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Americana-Folk musician, Michelle Moonshine on Season 2, Episode 3 of Van Sessions. A podcast where musicians cram in an '87 Dodge camper van down by the railroad tracks and sing 4 acoustic songs between candid conversation about the music industry, the process, and personal stories. 

Daphne & the Mystery Machines from Tennessee have quickly made a name for themselves touring up and down the southeast and Midwest. Their quirkiness is balanced by dark themes and tones. Playfulness can soon turn to sorrow with singers Daphne Culver and Jenn Palmer playing off each others strengths. With a tour of Europe scheduled for 2017, the band are determined to trudge forth and make their mark in the Americana / Folk genre. Lindsay Keast is the current outreach coordinator for the Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC). She oversees many day to day operations of the non-profit and organizes many of their prominent events like Music U and Little Big Fest. She has stepped up to the plate and is still finding her footing in a rich music scene that has its fair share of revelers and critics. In her limited down time, Lindsay writes, records and performs in all female indie rock outfit, Honeycreeper as well as her ongoing avante garde, experimental project, Tree Branch Twig. Honeycreeper's debut ep is available NOW on bandcamp.

Salme Dahlstrom – a.k.a. Salme -- is a New York-based  musical artist who writes, performs and produces  irrepressible dance music.   She is releasinga new album and we are going to debut  it Friday on MusicFridayLive! Romance and Rebellion. Emerging from the bubbling hip warren of production studios, venues and meetups in the Echo Park district of LA,  David LaViola (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Aaron Medina (Lead Guitar, Harmony Vocals), Kyle Jordan Mueller (Drums), and Brandon Davis (Bass, Harmony Vocals), formed the band Romance and Rebellion in 2015 and quickly gained traction in the crowded Los Angeles market.  After capturing the attention of famed producer Stefan Litrownik (Andy Grammer, One Direction), they began work on their debut EP, a project that would produce the addictive, beat-driven single, “More Than Friends.”  They are the essence of youth exuberance and their growing local fanbase will soon be national. Goodbye Blue is the duo  Charlotte Kendrick and Dan Rowe who write and sing  melodic,  personal Americana-Folk  reminiscent of classic  story-telling artists.  Both Charlotte and Dan grew up playing music and their separate lives took many turns – including Charlotte’s 2 years in the Peace Corps – before they met through a music producer relative of Dan’s.  They synced immediately and played and toured extensively until a family of three children arrived, which slowed them to a crawl musically (although not logistically!). Their new album  “Worth the Wait” marks their re-emergence into Americana music 

Goodbye Blue is an Americana duo featuring Charlotte Kendrick and Dan Rowe. The duo performs melodic and personal Americana-Folk reminiscent of story-telling artists such as The Weepies, Patty Griffin, and John Prine. In addition to their close personal relationship (they’re married), Charlotte and Dan have a longstanding and complimentary musical partnership. The duo previously made three albums together with Charlotte as singer/songwriter and Dan in the producer/arranger role. Now performing as Goodbye Blue, the current songs reflect a time of life that many can relate to, describing the joys and struggles of raising small children. Their current release, Worth the Wait, comes out on March 21st, 2016 on Wondermore Records. For more, click here.

Andrew Landers has spent 2 decades playing his narrative in the unsung Americana Folk genre, a colorful brainy singer songwriter who shares the stage with a myriad of national artists. With 11 records to his name, he is the epitome of what a modern day traveling corduroy storytelling troubadour sounds and feels like.               Ed Rowell (Author & Speaker) "Andrew is not at all that hard to figure out. He's just a neo-hippy poet musing on theology and sociology from a post-modern perspective. He simply finds the sacred in the ordinary, the humor in the serious, and the tranquil in the noise that surrounds us all."  Andrew lives in rainy Olympia WA with 6 amazing kids, 1 pretty wife and a 72 VW Bus. He digs the St. Louis Cardinals and believes the Yankees suck! He's fully convinced that Barney “the purple messiah” is the reason dinosaurs went instinct and has a codependent relationship with his 3 acoustic guitars named CASH, Dylan, and Guthrie.   Max Allen Collins (author of "Road To Perdition) "Andrew is the real deal - soulful, unpretentious storyteller who tells it from the heart. His music is as profound as it is entertaining." Andrew says it like this: "Music is my compass, it’s how I see the world and long to see it better. The songs that I'm singing every night are the songs that I need — not to learn how to play, but to learn how to live better.” A live show with Andrew Landers and or Mainstreet Struggleville is a medicinal musical collide of Shawn Mullins writing style, Tommy Emmanuel’s acoustic guitar prowess, the soulful bluesy influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the jam bandy feel of Phish and the feel good vibe of Bob Marley. http://www.andrewlanders.com

Isaiah Dominguez: With an iPhone full of audio memos, a new mentality, and a different city of unfamiliar views, Seattle-based singer/songwriter he returns with a batch of his most honest and thoughtful songs to date. Isaiah has been adamant about representing his hometown of Olympia, no matter where life takes him and his music reflects it. His style, a unique blend of folk and pop/rock, has developed and evolved over the years through various influences. His previous music endeavors reflect this statement; Dominguez fronted the pop/punk band, Take Me Instead, for several years, playing with the likes of The Story So Far, Shoreline Drive, and Dylan Jakobson, before disbanding 2012 and launching into an era of self-discovery. The band’s breakup was bittersweet, Dominguez said. As a solo artist, he is now able to express himself with more freedom.https://www.facebook.com/isaiahjdominguez/timeline Andrew Landers has spent 2 decades playing his narrative in the unsung Americana Folk genre, a colorful brainy singer songwriter who shares the stage with a myriad of national artists. With 11 records to his name, he is the epitome of what a modern day traveling corduroy storytelling troubadour sounds and feels like.               Ed Rowell (Author & Speaker) "Andrew is not at all that hard to figure out. He's just a neo-hippy poet musing on theology and sociology from a post-modern perspective. He simply finds the sacred in the ordinary, the humor in the serious, and the tranquil in the noise that surrounds us all." http://www.andrewlanders.com  

Valley, Alabama musician Daniel Brooks got his musical start as the bass player for a local cover band, Fifth Element in 2003, where he cut his teeth playing many bars and private parties. In 2006, while in college in Troy, Alabama, he met a fellow musician and formed the duo Stoned Cold Happiness. Stoned Cold Happiness would continue to play weekly around the local music scene until 2008. In 2009 Daniel would begin to venture into solo music, focusing on honing his skills on the acoustic guitar. In 2012, by happenstance of a late night jam session, Daniel and fellow musician Brett McDaniel laid the groundwork for Daniel & McDaniel, an Americana-Folk inspired acoustic duo. In early 2015, Daniel and Robbie Sellers formed the duo Pell Avenue and are currently working on their first album while playing the Southeast. Currently Daniel is also working on a rock/county acoustic duo with his brother, former lead singer of Fifth Element, MarDe Brooks under the name Brooks. Be on the lookout for Daniel as his music career progresses.

Stephen Young & the union are the cream of the crop in Ireland when it comes to Americana/Folk-rock, following the release of their début album ‘Wilderness Machine' in March 2011 the band have gone from strength to strength. Winning the MRU award for best Alternative-Country act in December 2012, while they continued to draw media and blog attention from the UK and US. Listen back here to hear them play ‘Blind leading the blind' Live on Radio Nova's Locals Only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When artists Beth Whitney and Bradford Loomis began writing together, they had no idea their casual co-writing experiment would blossom into the much anticipated album THE BANNER DAYS.  That first night they wrote "My Beloved" in two hours. After a few more writing sessions, it waws clear to both that these songs merited a bold decision.  From the first time they played together, along with Beth's husband/collaborator, Aaron Fishburn, the chemistry has been powerful. The combination of Beth's delicate, pure and melodious voice and Brandfords soulful, growling tone make for a beautifully heart wrenching harmonious blend. http://www.thebannerdays.com http://www.facebook.com/bannerdays http://www.facebook.com/northwestprime    http://www.northwestprime.com This show is sponsored in part by http://audibletrial.com/northwestprime1st book is Free! Click & see if audible books are right for you, 30 Day FREE trial

MATTHEW RYAN has been celebrated for his poetic lyricism. His work challenges listeners in so many ways, always cutting to the bone with a rare honesty that isn't prone to offer easy answers. His latest 'In the Dusk of Everything' marks a distilled reclamation of his more primal Americana/Folk roots. With the bluntness of punk and the evocative rhythm of poetry his lyricism shines amongst these twelve deceptively simple songs of perseverance and closure via a clarity that operates in layers amid a world of struggle, beauty and sublime epiphany. MISS TESS is a New York City based songwriter and performing musician, who tours regularly with her band, as "Miss Tess & The Talkbacks". Inspired by styles of vintage swing, blues, country, and early rock-n-roll Miss Tess draws comparisons to artists such as Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Peggy Lee, and Chuck Berry, but maintains a style all of her own. Miss Tess� sixth studio album, Sweet Talk, is a collection of finely crafted original material, along with one haunting cover of the Ink Spot�s 1941 hit I Don�t Want to Set the World on Fire. With songs ranging from influences deeply rooted in a rich history of American music, Tess and her band project a sound that is distinctively timeless and unique.

They came. They saw. They laid around in the grass with their families and listened to some really fantastic Americana music! The gracious citizens of Burns, Tennessee played host to the Third Annual Americana Folk Festival at Montgomery Bell State Park October 21. Fans from all over made good use of the phenomenal fall weather to see musicians like Patty Griffin, Chely Wright, Ballhog!, Zane Williams, Little Country Giants as well as many, many more. Lance Yelvington takes us into this musical outdoor party.