Podcast appearances and mentions of Della Mae

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!!  My guest this week is Shelby Means. You may know Shelby as the Grammy award winning bassist of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. You may also know her as the former bass player of Della Mae. Well, she's not only an incredible bass player but she is also an incredible singer and songwriter. Her new album, self- titled album “Shelby Means” drops on May 30th. You can pre-order your copy at this link to her website, which is where you can also find out more about Shelby as well as you tour itinerary!  You can also find her on Instagram HERE.  Songs featured in this episode: The songs sampled on this episode can all be streamed on all of the streaming sites and will also be available on her new album “Shelby Means” which you can pre-order HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

My guest this week is Katie Harford Hogue, who joins me to chat about the wonderful album 'Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2'We discuss how the project came about, following the discovery of dozens of John Hartford's notebooks, kept between 1983 and 2001, full of as many as 4,000 original fiddle tunes he'd composed. That led to the book - 'John Hartford's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes', followed by two albums, the second of which we're exploring today.Co-produced by Katie, with Sharon Gilchrist and Megan Lynch Chowning, 'Julia Belle' features a selection of John's original fiddle tunes, as well as some favourite songs, performed by some of the most beloved female artists in the Hartford-inspired bluegrass scene, including Rachel Baiman, Phoebe Hunt, Ginger Boatwright, Brittany and Natalie Haas, Deanie Richardson, Allison de Groot, Della Mae, The Price Sisters, Uncle Earl, Alison Brown, Missy Raines and Sierra Hull. It's a wonderful record and made for a fascinating conversation. Check out the links below to buy the album and discover the many amazing resources available to celebrate John's music.Happy picking,MattMore info... Buy on CD from johnhartford.comDownload on BandcampListen - Matt Coombs plays John Hartford's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle TunesSend a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Courtney Hartman is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, formerly of the Grammy nominated bluegrass band Della Mae who now performs and releases solo records featuring collaborations with Bill Frisell, Anais Mitchell, Sam Amidon and an entire record of duets with a past guest of ours, Robert Ellis. We talk with Courtney about her very intentional regrounding and reaffirmation of her commitment to make music her career, learning to love the little things in life and creativity, showing up in love no matter the season, inspiration in routine, releasing the ego from craving overly-complex music, constantly changing perspectives, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Courtney HartmanDella MaeEp 42 - Robert EllisBryan Sutton's guitar campEp 6 - Andrew CombsClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Our guest today is Anna Frick - a mastering engineer from Boulder, Colorado. Anna has worked with Wood & Wire, Billy Strings, John Denver, Clay Street Unit, Della Mae, The Grateful Dead, and Third Man Records.We talk about getting started at AirShow Mastering and the audio industry as a whole, the weight and responsibility of working on Glee, audio restoration with analog tape, being a metadata geek, and actually managing your business.This episode's music is brought to you by Stevie Matthews from Queens, New York. For more information on Stevie, head to: https://www.mynameissteviematthews.com and Instagram: @stevie_zucchiniFor more information about Anna:Check out: https://allysound.comAnd Instagram: @frickinanna

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In this episode, Janet Michael hosts Dave Van Deventer from Shepherd's Ford Productions to discuss the upcoming 20th Annual Watermelon Pickers Fest 2024, which is set to take place from September 5 - 7, 2024 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville. The conversation highlights the festival's return after a hiatus and dives into the event's rich history, logistics, and lineup. Dave shares the festival's origin story, starting at Watermelon Park and its evolution over two decades, including challenges like almost canceling due to rain in 2018. He emphasizes the sense of community and the fun of taking a break and coming back refreshed and inspired. The festival offers a diverse array of bluegrass acts and other activities. This year's headliner is Peter Rowan, along with other notable performers like Wyatt Ellis, Della Mae, and John McEuen. The event also features workshops, kids' activities, vendor stalls, and, of course, plenty of opportunities for impromptu jam sessions. Dave talks about the detailed schedule for both days, starting in the evening on September 5, with early arrival music camps with the official kickoff on September 6 with yoga, workshops, and dance sessions, and continuing with performances and other activities. Campers are encouraged to arrive on the 5th to grab prime camping spots - there is no additional fee to camp.  For families, the festival offers a great environment with various kids' activities like recycled instrument making, a parachute and pinata event, and even a festival parade. Besides music, there will be craft vendors and a variety of food stalls. Janet and Dave also discuss the practical aspects such as ticket prices, camping options, and additional amenities like showers. They assure listeners that the festival is designed to be family-friendly and inclusive, with special half-price tickets for teens and free admission for kids under 12. Dave encourages listeners to attend, whether they're camping for the whole weekend or just visiting for the day. Learn more on their website: https://watermelonpickersfest.com/ and join their Facebook group.

The amazing Della Mae have had a long running association with Grey Fox Bluegrass. This year, they will be making their way through the whole festival as "artist in residence." This means, they could pop onto stages with some of your (and their) favorite musicians. Plus, they'll be doing their own sets as well. Grey Fox Bluegrass runs 7/17-21 on the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY.

Esta semana hemos querido reunir en el porche de RADIO CON BOTAS una docena de canciones de Americana que se han publicado hace pocos meses, escasas semanas o, incluso, no han visto la luz en el mercado. Pero todas tienen un nexo común: son versiones de temas atemporales desde las más diversas y eclácticas formas de la música popular. De esta forma, escuchamos a Ward Hayden cantando a Springsteen, Town Moauntain saboreando los sonidos de Dire Straits, Jaelee Roberts llevando al bluegrass a Stealers Wheel o Della Mae dejándose seducir por Blind Melon. Además, Bella White se entrega a Lucind Williams, The Cartlellows lo hace a Emmylou Harris y Kelsey Waldon lo hace a Hazel Dickens y Alice Gerrard con la ayuda de S.G. Goodman. Rising Apalachia se sumerge en uno de los grande clásicos de Dylan, mientras Margo Price junto a Mike Campbell o Steve Earle rinden homenaje a Tom Petty. La nueva gira de Hootie & The Blowfish nos permite resucitar a Buffalo Springfield y hasta Flatland Cavalry se han inclinado ante la categoría de Fleetwood Mac. Por favor, subscríbete y déjanos un comentario. Queremos saber de ti. PLAYLIST 01-WARD HAYDEN & THE OUTLIERS “Brilliant Disguise” (Springsteen) Faster Horses 02-TOWN MOUNTAIN “So Far Away” (Knopfler) New West 03-JAELEE ROBERTS “Stuck In The Middle With You” (Rafferty/Egan) Mountain Home 04-DELLA MAE “No Rain” (Smith) Della Mae 05-BELLA WHITE “Concrete And Barbed Wire” (Williams) Rounder 06-THE CASTELLOWS “Red Dirt Girl (Acoustic Sessions)” (Harris) Henry-Dixon Line/Warner Nashville 07-KELSEY WALDON feat S.G. GOODMAN “Hello Stranger” (Carter/Riddle) Oh Boy! 08-RISING APPALACHIA “I Shall Be Released” (Dylan) Rising Appalachia 09-MARGO PRICE feat MIKE CAMPBELL “Ways To Be Wicked” (Petty/Campbell) Legacy/Big Machine 10-STEVE EARLE “Yer So Bad” (Petty) Petty Legacy/Big Machine 11-HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH “For What It's Worth” (Stills) UMG 12-FLATLAND CAVALRY “Landslide” (Nicks) Interscope

A look back at Bourbon and Beyond Day 3. We talk about finally checking out the Bluegrass Stage, including checking out Della Mae, and another great day with standouts Old Crow Medicine Show and The Black Keys.

Featuring music from the latest issue of Songlines Magazine, a feature on Anoushka Shankar - who played an amazing concert at The Chan Centre last week - and Spanish flamenco guitarist Juan Martín - who plays his first Vancouver concert in many a year next week. Plus a bit of nostalgia from CS&N - &Y, The Byrds, and Della Mae, and heaps of new music - much of it Celtic, from all across this country.

 | Artist  | Title  | Album Name  | Album Copyright | Ry Cooder  | The Prodigal Son  | The Prodigal Son  |  | Pistol Pete Wearn  | Factory Floor  | Blues, Ballads & Barnstormers | Jazz Gillum and His Jazz Boys  | Gillum's Windy Blues  | In Chronological Order (Doc CD5197) | Lightnin' Hopkins  | Down to the River  | 22 Special Blues Tracks | John Lee Hooker  | Della Mae  | American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1965  CD5 | Tampa Red  | Through Train Blues  | Bottleneck Guitar 1928-1937 | Guy Davis  | Statesboro Blues  | Juba Dance  |  | Catfish Keith  | Take Me Back  | Honey Hole  |  | Lonnie Johnson  | Don't Make Me Cry, Baby  | Why Should I Cry  |  | Blind Joe Reynolds  | Ninety Nine Blues  | When The Levee Breaks, Mississippi Blues (Rare Cuts CD B)  | 2007 JSP Records | Rory Block  | Lo, I Be With You Always  | I Belong To The Band | Oliver Brown  | Oh You Devil You  | Satan's Blues  |  | Stompin' Dave  | Ways Of Love  | Acoustic Blues  |  | Michael Messer  | Tail Feather Blues  | Second Mind 2002  |  | Adam Franklin  | Crazy, Crazy Baby  | Outside Man  |  | Half Deaf Clatch  | Tumbledown Blues  | Eat Sleep Stomp Repeat

We're back!  After a (very) long break, we're bringing you episode 2 of series 2! This episode sees, Lucy and Pinky talk to the GRAMMY-nominated, all-women, all brilliant, Della Mae! Recorded live at Shrewsbury Folk Festival www.dellamae.com www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk  

Songs from Gillian Welch, Malcolm Holcombe, Jaimee Harris, Mason Jennings, Red Molly, Dar Williams, Della Mae, David Olney, John Gorka and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

You've heard them talk about it before but the boys are finally back in town (Thin Lizzy anyone?) from the Strawberry Music Festival and they have ALL the stories to tell.While seeing some bands they've known such as AJ Lee and Blue Summit, Yonder Mountain String Band, Della Mae and Suitcase Junket the guys were enamored with new sounds from bands including Big Richard, Quote the Raven and of course Jimbo Scott and Yesterday's Biscuits.Yes, that is the real name of the band.This week they talk about their high and low moments as well as the things about this music festival that keep them coming back year after year. This week we ponder:What the actual speed of Sully Tuttle's hands areWhy Justin wore nothing but bluegrass band T-shirts all weekendWhat band happened to be playing in the campsite behind us all weekendWhat ever happened to Andy, the Sheriffs wifeSupport the showJoin our Facebook Community!Buy us a beer!Email Us! (Justin or Jason)Thanks for listening and please share the show!

Half a century ago, one of the first all-female bluegrass bands gave us the genre's first album played exclusively by women; their banjo player's mother was embarrassed about her daughter's choice of profession. It was only fifty years or so after the passage of the 19th Amendment, after all. Today, there are more all-female bluegrass and roots music bands, but they remain an exception. Join us as we talk with two of the best: the newgrass oriented quintet Della Mae, and the more high lonesome minded five piece Sister Sadie. Both groups have a range of generations in their ranks, and plenty of experience with taking on hurdles that female artists of every age still face all these years after Buffalo Gals took those first steps on their shared paths. Della Mae (standing) and Sister Sadie (sitting) In this episode, we talk in wide ranging conversations ranging from songwriting, collaborations, covers and solo projects, to keeping both themselves and their audiences fully engaged, and we sample some of their latest music throughout. You will hear what both have in store for the coming year as well, which includes being part of the lineup of the 2nd annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival on Labor Day weekend in Tryon, North Carolina. Songs heard in this episode:“Raleigh's Ride” by Sister Sadie, from Sister Sadie II“Dry Town” by Della Mae, from Family Reunion, excerpt“Diane” by Sister Sadie, excerpt“Something You Didn't Count On” by Jaelee Roberts, from Something You Didn't Count On, excerptThank you for visiting, and are even more grateful whenever you share this with someone. Please follow us on your podcast platform of choice, and then it will only take a minute to give it a good rating and, where it is an option, a review. Great ratings, and reviews especially, will make Southern Songs and Stories and the artists it profiles more likely to be found by more people just like you. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes of this podcast on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to Corrie Askew for producing the radio adaptations of this series on public radio WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng who wrote and performed our theme songs. Thanks also to our guests, and we encourage you to check out their work. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. — Joe Kendrick

Songs used:  Rude Awakening as sung by Della Mae—permission granted.                          Morning Birds as sung by Mandee Radford Langley and Cristi Johnson known as Alathea—permission granted                          www.Alathea.comSponsors:  beanssprouts.com    @beanssproutsnc*special note——a couple of small glitches in the recording—sorry our editor is on vacation. But do please find some of the humor in the glitches.

Sierra Hull won her fourth award for Mandolin Player Of The Year at the IBMA conference in fall of 2022, a feat that would not have been within her grasp in the not-too-distant past. Now, women like Sierra Hull, Natalya Weinstein of Zoe & Cloyd and the group Della Mae can and do receive the recognition that women before them, like Becky Buller and Claire Lynch, worked so hard to put within their reach. We welcome all these artists to this episode where we tackle the question of what it takes to be a leading lady in bluegrass. Their answers reveal an array of challenges but also a number of positives about being a woman in a scene that has come a long way just in the past decade. This episode has two parts: first, we hear from Sierra Hull about everything from coming up with a mentor like Alison Krauss to becoming a mentor herself, to how she is never satisfied as a musician and how that has made her push her boundaries, and what she has in store for a very busy year. Then, we hear from our other guests about the question of overcoming hurdles and finding their place in the spotlight. Sierra Hull at the convention center in Raleigh NC during the IBMAs in October 2022 Songs heard in this episode:“The Last Minute” by Sierra Hull, from 25 Trips“Poison” by Sierra Hull, from 25 Trips, excerpt“Bulgar Sigansky” by Zoe & Cloyd, from Songs Of Our Grandfathers, excerpt“Didn't Die” by Becky Buller, from ‘Tween Earth and Sky, excerpt“The Day That Lester Died” by Claire Lynch, from Crowd Favorites, excerpt“Peg Monster” by Della Mae, from HeadlightThanks for listening to this episode, and I hope you might tell someone you know about the series. You can follow us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, you name it. And once you do that, it really helps when you give it a good rating and a review. Top ratings and reviews help greatly to make Southern Songs and Stories and the artists it profiles more likely to be found by more people just like you. Southern Songs and Stories is a part of the podcast lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes of this podcast on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to Corrie Askew for producing the radio adaptations of this series on public radio WNCW, and to Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

This week's episode features music from Tommy Prine, The Kennedys, Mary Gauthier, Molly Tuttle, Jake Blount, Della Mae and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

As always, we are rudely awakened by the Americana/Bluegrass band, Della Mae with Celia Woodsmith belting out Rude Awakening and the episode closes with another song by Della Mae-For the Sake of My Heart.  Both songs used by permission from Concord Music.Conversation between Frank and Jennifer around the influences of MLK Jr on vocation, intersections of faith and life, etc.

From the archives, the bluegrass band Della Mae in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from December 7, 2013.

This Soul Cafe Podcast featuring permission granted music by: Della Mae and The Sea the Sea.Public domain music: Huron Carol in part accompanied on piano by Jill NewsomeSpecial substack reading  by permission authored by Carrie Newcomer.     www.carrienewcomer.substack.comBlessing by: Jan Richardson.

The Soul Cafe ‘where life is served-up freshly brewed'.  As always to get our minds and hearts to open up we might just need a Rude Awakeing (by Della Mae and permission by Della Mae and Concord Music).  Wake us up Della Mae!Are we not all struggling right now?  People on both sides of the fence yelling at each other and yelling at ourselves—yes, we are a divided people.  Now we are not calling for some kind of blind unity (Kum ba Yah) that means absolutely nothing—maybe we need to figure out some ways to get around the table—-and listen to each other—to sense each other's humanity—lots of listening.Getting around the table—starting with basic humanity.  We quote a little from the book SAVING GRACE—Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive you Nuts by Kirsten Powers.  We talk a little about famous odd couples of differing political and other persuasions—and how they found common humanity.Bell Hooks said “How do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their capacity to be transformed”.We pause to ponder having Room at the Table for everyone by listening with permission from singer-songwriter Carrrie Newcomers song—ROOM AT THE TABLE.  “but there is room at the table for everyone—-so pull up a chair”Then we focus a little on Frank's wife Jill's new buisness in retirement—BEANS AND SPROUTS—beanssprouts.com —one way of making room for everyone is justice—-selling fair trade and organic coffee where the farmers around the world are getting a fair wage and helping to transform their communites—Drink Coffee and Be the Change.  And selling local organically grown herbs and plants.  Also selling Sweet Justice products by (Deans Beans) organic and fair trade dark chocolate disc and hot cocoa mix—giving 10% of the sales to a local agency named—Benevolence Farm near Graham, NC helping formerly incarcerated women to have room at the table.Frank then switches gears slightly by pointing out that this whole struggle is not about opposing sides not standing for anything—as the Dali Lama says, “if you want others to be happy, practice compassion.  If you want to be happy, practice compassion” which leads us even among division to declare humanity for all—-so………………………..VOTE AS IFYour skin is not whiteYour parents need medical careYour spouse is an immigrantYour land is on fireYour child is transgenderYour house is floodedYour sister is a victim of gun violenceYour brother is gayYour water is unsafeBecause Privilege has no place in an Election, But Empathy Does!Winding down today….an Armenian American writer William Saroyan penned these words in his breakthrough article “The Daring Young Man on the flying Trapeze”, published in 1934.  You might say this is a rousing piece of advice that reads like a rallying cry to live life to its fullest:  “Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste the food when you eat, and when you sleep really sleep.  Try as much as possible to be wholly alive, with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell.  And when you get angry, get good and angry.  Try to be alive.”Yes, it is almost Halloween—crazy how for some that even divides people—but I say get out there—let your bones rattle—pull out the witches—strobe lights—fog machine—-and laugh with the whole neighborhood—we are in this together—and be ready for some good ole gratitude humanity as Thanksgiving approaches.We head off into nature—as Della Mae sings—For the Sake of My Heart———just maybe the table needs to be outside—all humanity breathing the same air—watching the change of seasonsThe Soul Cafe—the table is large enough for all—-see you next time.

Season 2–Episode 1Episode NotesWelcome to the Soul Cafe Podcast—-Season 2–Episode 1–the Soul Cafe “where life is served-up freshly brewed”.Yes, it has been awhile since Season 1 ended back in May—-Geez—I have retired since then—moved from Portsmouth, NH to Graham, NC—-even working with my wife on a cool venture named Beans&Sprouts—a mobile business from our 1995 Mazda Scrum Mini-truck named Miss Betty (Betty White)—-selling 1 lb bags of organic fair trade coffee—roasted and sourced from the unbelievable Deans Beans …we have 2 Blends and Sprouts special blends and 1 Soul Cafe blend…and super organically grown local herbs and plants from J&B farms in Roxboro.www.beanssprouts.comRemind me to tell you the whole story sometime.Speaking of stories—we have with us today the superb story teller—story catcher—story listener—Mark Yaconelli—-we will be chatting about his brand new book—BETWEEN THE LISTENING AND THE TELLING—How stories can save us”markyaconelli.wordpress.comBut first we all need an awakening—wake up—-well, yes many today have somewhat polluted the term ‘woke'—but folks we all need an awakening—do we not?—-so let my friends —Americana—bluegrass—beyond label—Della Mae lead us to a RUDE AWAKENING (by permission of Della Mae)So to help wake us up a little today—we have Mark Yaconelli—-Anne Lamott says about his new book—this is an “owners Manuel for the Soul”——-Okay we are at the Soul Cafe—“where life is served-up freshly brewed”Mark Yaconelli—speaker, facilator and author of five previous books—founder of the Hearth, a non-profit—Profiles of Yaconelli's work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, NPR, ABC World News Tonight—-he and his wife have 3 adult children and they live in Ashland, Oregon.Welcome Mark!!!!Okay—I am a believer that stories can save us—-and have been for some years—-I understand this book has been in the making for like 10 years—that means to me this is important!!—-so Mark—why this book—why this book at this time in history??Okay Mark—let's just cut through it—-in the chapter entitled “Home” (instead of me—which I do sometime) can you please read from your book—page 168–starting with “our world is in crisis” through top of page 171?Pandemic—-an awakening—-or not??Chapter 6– The Hearth—-page 84—“in many faith traditions, there is an individual salvation——through page 85—“peace by picnic”.   Comments Mark??Mark—-my goal with the Soul Cafe Podcast—-pretty much with my life's—and 40 plus years of ministry—to bring people together around the table—a big ass table—to talk—to listen—-so help me—-tell me how telling/listening/catching stories can contribute to this ‘beloved community' goal?dSo we have gone deep—a little fun—I will blame you—for books like—practicing the presence of—-etc—for my going to some contemplative time out in Frontac Minnesota—at a monastery in the middle of nowhere—-silence—I mean I had been at Youth Ministry—working with teenagers for some 20 years at that point—Stephen Iverson singing chant like—Peace by still====and then that story you told in one book about Mildred—a senior adult youth worker—stories that changed medOr your dad—to crazy for his own good…Dangerous Wonder/ MessyMessy Spirituality —world may be going to hell in waste basket but what your family may need is rousing game of Capture the Flag—ping pong championship?Our journey's Up here today—-wow—thanks—brother!!!Thanks Mark for taking the time in your very busy schedule to help me flesh out what the Soul Cafe Podcast is really all ABOUT—telling and listening to stories—-around a big ass table where all——are welcome.  BYEAnd so we wrap it up today—humbled by this guy—Mark Yaconelli—that has reminded us in his new book—BETWEEN THE LISTENING AND THE TELLING—How stories can save us” that we need to be at the table—the bar—the picnic—wherever—listening—-telling—our storiesAnd we need to listen to one more story and that is of mother nature calling us to get outside and be—be with—listen—so we go with a song by The Brother Brothers—Red and Gold. (By permission of the Brother Brothers music)thanks for joining us at the Soul Cafe

A glorious celebration of women (many of them Canadian), including Angelique Kidjo, Mama's Broke, Sharon Shannon, Aine McGeeney (Goitse), Anais Mitchell (Bonny Light Horseman), Molly Donnery (The Haar), Crystal Shawanda, Devora Laye (The Burying Ground), Allison Russell, Oumou Sangare, Fatoumata Diawara, Katherine Priddy, Lydia Hol, Celeidgh Cardinal, Pharis Romero, Della Mae, Indigo Girls, Deirdre Scanlan (Solas), Megan Henderson (Breabach), Kim Carnie, and L J Mounteney. And lots more exotic, earthy, and groovy sounds, old & new, from across the musical spectrum.

I had a chance to catch up with the bluegrass band Della Mae. Their brand of socially conscious bluegrass is inspiring and amazing. They've been making a space for women in this community for some time with their songs and their message and I'm just a big fan. Their lead singer Celia Woodsmith took time out of her busy schedule to chat with me about their most recent release. I hope you dig it! 

One of the top mandolinists working today, Maddie Witler joins Neil for a conversation about music making, creativity and her experiences working in the bands Della Mae and The Lonely Heart String Band. maddiewitler.com della

Episode 9 Soul Cafe Podcast With special guest:  Marissa Renee LeeAuthor of GRIEF IS LOVE WELCOME to the Soul Cafe ‘where life is served-up freshly brewed' are you ready to wake up? As always listen in to Della Mae's song (with their permission of course) Rude Awakenings,My very special guest today is Marissa Renee Lee author of a new book entitled—GRIEF IS LOVE—Living with Loss.  Marissa is a “rabble-rouser of social healing and a frequently called-upon writer and grief advocate.  She is a former appointee in the Obama White House, former managing director of My Brother's Keeper Alliance, cofounder of the digital platform Supportal, and founder of the Pink Agenda, a national organization dedicated to raising money for breast cancer care, research, and awareness.  She is a regular contributor to Glamour, Vogue, MSNBC, and CNN.  She lives in the DC area with her husband, Matt, son Bennett, and dog, Sadie.Thanks so much Marissa for joining me today…………………So today we are going to focus mainly on Marissa's book—that I believe is dynamite—yes, it was a tough book to wade through —tough no doubt because Grief is Love—or as I messed up recently and said—Love is Grief—which is so true also.Marissa—I always like to ask the question of an author—why—why did you write this book?  You know the passion that propelled you—and still propels you to talk to crazy Podcast like the Soul Cafe? I am a Pastor in a progressive church—have been doing this Minister gig for over 40 years now—did I already say I am retiring in a week—-yes, even that loss is Grief is Love—but I say all of that because I have been acquainted with grief a lot—I have walked the valley with countless people—and yes, i too have said some of the dumbest things in the name of comfort to people who have experienced great loss.  And that brings me to something you say in your book that really popped out for me—“What I've learned most is that instead of fighting against our feelings, we need to work on letting them take up space.  I now allow myself to be overcome by all my grief emotions, and there continue to be so many of them.  It is really annoying.  I have stopped trying to intellectualize them and instead I just feel.  In giving my feelings, my grief, the space it needs, I have come to the most obvious realization:  YOU DON'T GET OVER IT.”  I would add—that there is nothing a person who is grieving needs to hear more than this—STOP TRYING TO GET OVER IT—and if you are trying to help someone —walking with them in their grief—don't tell them they will get over it one day.  Help me here Marissa—talk to us. IN  my opinion—what really engaged me into this book was the raw honesty (some call that vulnerability)—the belly laughing humor—real ness you might say—like when Marissa is talking about life at Christmas after the death of her mom—“my mother was the Queen of Christmas—-no matter how sick she was, the whole spectacle was completely over the top.  I struggled with Christmas after she died, but eventually, with the help of Matt, I found my way.  Every year, we host an over-the-top holiday party called “Tacos and Baby Jesus”.  We serve multiple kinds of tacos, do a homemade cookie swap, host a charity food drive, and give out prizes for the most outrageous costumes.  You wouldn't believe what some folks will put on just to win a semi decent bottle of wine.”  Thanks to that story now my wife wants us to do Tacos and Baby Jesus since the death of her over the top Christmas mom.  Humor has always been part of the journey for me—any other funny stories you would like to share—please…..?(i also love the one about the Pastor at your wedding) As the book is beginning to wrap up Marissa talks about legacy—“i often found myself confusing her legacy with the idea of honoring her or keeping her memory alive externally, out in the world…..her legacy is how i choose to live as a result of life and death…..legacy is based on the fact that there was someone you loved dearly and who loved you back, and that love now lives on through you.”  Marissa would you continue your thought process on legacy? So, saved the hardest reality to the end—more societal grief—10 killed in Buffalo by a young man consumed with racism—pure hate that he has no doubt learned from all of us—in the book you talk about how “you have come to recognize that we struggle hardest when we don't feel protected—this often makes grief tougher for people of color.  Black people in particular; because the safety that vulnerability requires is so much harder to access.  How can you grieve when you can't breathe?  I am exhausted as a white person that cares—but what are you feeling right now—with COVID—racism—Grief is love? Marissa …… Folks—you need to get this book—Grief is Love—as Willie Geist, host of Sunday Today with Willie Geist and New York Times bestselling author says about the book—“Authentic, all-inclusive, and utterly breathtaking, this is the book that will help you deal with your darkest days and walks with you as you venture back into the light.”Thanks you so much Marissa for taking the risk today to join me at the Soul Cafe—i hope our paths will cross again.   I have been really blessed with some great guest this season and today is the end of season 1…thanks for listening in…next season starts in September.  As I reflect back over this season and in life in general I have been saying this little mantra to myself a lotDag Hammarskjold once said:For all that has been….Thanks!For all that shall be….Yes!Get outside for the sake of your heart. For the sake of your soul…Della Mae take us outside.You can join Marisa Renee Lee on Thursday May 19th, 2022 from 7:30-8:30pm at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, NH.

SOUL CAFE PODCAST Episode #8With special guest: Christine PrideChristine Pride is a writer, editor and long-time publishing veteran.  She's held editorial posts at many different trade imprints, including Doubleday, Broadway, Crown, Hyperion, and Simon& Schuster.As an editor, Christine has published a range of books, with a special emphasis on inspirational stories and memoirs including New York Times Bestsellers.  As a freelance editorial consultant, she does select editing and proposal/content development, as well as teaching and coaching, and pens a regular column—Race Matters-A Cup of Jo.  She lives in NYC and is co-author of Good Morning America Book Club choice…We Are Not Like Them.Welcome to the Soul Cafe Podcast…the Soul Cafe..”where life is served-up freshly brewed”. And the table is huge for ALL people.Are you ready for a rude awakening??  Della Mae wake us up….I will give a little intro to the book—WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM—told from —“alternating perspectives—-a novel about friendship—-ending with “WANLT explores complex questions of race and how they pervade and shape our most intimate spaces in a deeply divided world—but at its heart, it's a story of enduring friendship—-a love that defies the odds even as it faces its most difficult challenges”.So Christine—-in my curiosity I always want to know—why—why did you write this book—was their a foundational purpose?I want people if they have not already to get this book and read it—with that said—I promise not to give a spoiler—but I do want to read a couple of excerpts from the book and just get some vibe back from you.  I must confess up front though that I am not a big novel reader—I am a major non-fiction reader—but there is no way I would ever interview someone about something that I have not taken the time to read—so in this case—my wife and I read the book out loud—she read as Jen—-and I read as Riley—it was fun I promise—-and I must confess—I felt this book—and I felt the soul of this book—-and I believe it was because Christine Pride and Jo Piazza—are great writers they were able to pull even this old white guy into the story—okay even shed a tear or two.  this is the scene—Gigi—Riley's grandmother says—“I want to be buried in the family plot too—with them.  Y'all make that happen, ya hear?  And you bring Grandpa Leroy's ashes and scatter some around me so he there too.  God knows why that man wanted to be cremated.  I want to be in the ground, dust to dust, like Jesus.  Right where I was born.  Sometimes you gotta go home.  You promise you'll take me there.”  “We will. I promise.”  My heart is screaming.And in the middle of this real conversation about death and dying.And then Riley reflects a little—“it kills me how some people want so badly to believe racism is buried beneath layers and layers of history, “ancient history,” they say.  But it's not.  It's like an umpire brushing the thinnest layer of dirt off home plate: it's right there.  Only too often the trauma, the toll of it, remains unknown generation after generation.  Like how Gigi kept her own awful secret, presumably to protect us from the ugly truth, and I've kept my own secrets, haunted by a similar shame.I assume she's nodded off, but then Gigi opens her eyes and looks up at the ceiling.  “I want the world to be better, baby girl.  We gotta do better.”Any reflections here Christine?I will read another passage from the book if we have time but let's talk about something else—and that is the article you authored in the STYLIST entitled—“Why I Started to Question if I'd Event Want Another White Friend Again”.  And this article for me—kind of helped with the whole back story of your and Jo Piazza's relationship leading up to writing the book together and leading up to your friendship.  The honesty of this article is what we all need to hear.Christine writes:“There's an old Chris Rock bit where he jokes, “my black friends have a bunch of white friends and all my white friends have one Black friend.”  Like most comedy, the humor in this comes from the unrecognizable truth.  I know this first hand because it's the story of my life.  I should have business cards printed:  Christine Pride, Everyone's One Black Friend.Skipping ahead a little—“and since I've been single most of my adult life, it is these friendships I've built over 40 years, wide and deep and diverse, that constitute my family and my tribe, they are my cornerstone and salvation.  Which means, I was always on the prowl for additions to my circle—-and was promiscuous in my search:  white, Black, Latino, Asian, everyone was welcome in my friendship tent.  But then something changed.  Somewhere along the line (er, perhaps in early 2016?), I became wary of making new friendships…with white people.  Actually, the truth be told, I became wary of white people in general.  That eager, easy, color-blind approach I'd had to new connections was gone, replaced by a brittle cautiousness and skepticism.  I am not sure I even consciously realized how much this was the case, until I met Jo.”Another excerpt from book.Wow—-this seems like soul kind of stuff here and we know that the Soul Cafe is where life is served up freshly brewed—-so Christine would you continue this soul baring conversation—the world needs this kind of honest conversation—-talk Christine.So—what now?  I know this book—We Are Not Like Them—which is a Good Morning America Book Club pick—is been talked about in Book Clubs across the nation—there is even a little reading club guide at the back of the book.  What are you hearing—do you think the book is doing anything creatively in the mainstream of society??Is there a Part 2 coming?Folks—you gotta read WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM—-as Laura Dave—NY Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me says—“a powerful story about friendship, race, love, forgiveness, and justice—and the stunning ways they intersect…Empathetic, riveting, and authentic, We Are Not Like Them will stay with you long after you turn the last page.”  And Frank Newsome of the Soul Cafe Podcast says—-Amen sister.Thanks—Thanks Christine Pride for chatting with me today—please share this episode of the Soul Cafe Podcast with all your social media.Next months episode will be the Season finally..Today we go off the air with a song GOOD For Something by Chuck and Mira Costa the Indie folk-pop duo THE SEA THE SEA…thanks for the permission Chuck and Mira.

This episode was recorded on March 6th, 2022 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Della Mae, Tray Wellington Band, Crys Matthews, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3xnvkjG

Episode 7With special guest Paula HustonPaula is a National Endowment of the Arts Fellow, author of two novels and eight nonfiction titles including her newest book—‘The Hermits of Big Sur'I want our listeners today to read your new book—The Hermits of Big Sur—I know it is a lot to ask a writer to give the elevator speech about the book—so tell me in a minute or two why you wrote this book—and why someone should pick one up?If you are Christian we are obviously in the Lenten season—40 days in the wilderness—if you do not have a Christian background if you are human (an earthling as one has called us) then you too are probably in the wilderness in one way or another right about now. As Paula says, “time spent in the wilderness can be a catalyst for transformative spiritual experience, and the Big Sur Coast is one of America's last true wildernesses.  For the monks, “the very hardness of the wilderness was reassuring to them.  Worldly people would not follow them there.  They would be free to seek God with  all that was in them.”  Paula, would you talk to us a little more about how you see this transformation playing out in general and through the Big Sur—the New Camaldoli Hermitage? One of the things I am trying to do with the Soul Cafe Podcast is to get conversations of the soul beyond just the church—to make God more accessible so to speak—of course God has no trouble with that—-so sometimes I find myself playing the Devil's Advocate—which ironically may be a term that goes back to 1587—when a role that was created for when someone was nominated in the Catholic Church for either beatification and canonization—-the Devil's Advocate (of course there was a more religious sounding title) was to draw up a list of arguments against the nominee becoming blessed or canonized.  I say all that to point out that we play the devils advocate we are on some long and good ground.So…..do you need to go to an hermitage to experience a transformative wilderness experience?  Do we need places like Big Sur to find the answer to the longing for fuga Mundi, or flight from the world?  Along with Hermits of Big Sur I have been reading books by Scott Stillman—one in particular entitlled WILDERNESS—The Gateway to the Soul.  Stillman makes a pretty compelling case that we need to get out into any wilderness we can find—“through all the noise and the madness, how could we have possibly heard what the Earth is so patiently trying to tell us?  Now something as natural as silence has become increasingly rare.  Wilderness is our only hope.  The one place we can always come back to.”So…do we need the Big Sur—-or do we need just to get out into any wilderness and be still—-or do we need both?And all that kind of leads to your comment in the book—“transformation is no small thing and also fairly rare—-at the hermitage, miraculous transformation sometimes occurs in individual monks after decades of contemplative practice and the communal bonds formed through the practice of the ‘privilege of love'.  You do not become a contemplative overnight.  In fact to become holy and full of wisdom in this way requires years of slow, painful un-selfing.”Can you talk a little about this process at the Big Sur?That should about do it for questions.Get outside and experience the wilderness as Della Mae sings ‘For the Sake of My Heart'The Soul Cafe…where life is served-up freshly brewed.

As always the Soul Cafe Podcast begins as we reflect with Della Mae's song about how we might all be in need of a Rude Awakening or just any old awakening will do.So who do you ask to be a guest on the Soul Cafe Podcast when you and your wife are celebrating your 40th Wedding Anniversary? Invite wife Jill to join you of course and invite None other than author of the intriguing book…How to be Married…Jo Piazza. Jo is also author of some great fiction…Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win…co author with Lucy Sykes of Fitness Junkie and the Knockoff….and her newest fiction co author with Christine Pride…the great work entitled..We Are Not Like Them. Throw in a couple Nonfiction books…If Nuns Ruled the world: Ten Sisters on a Mission and Celebrity, Inc.: How Famous People Make Money….and of course near to my heart as a Podcaster..her acclaimed Podcast…Under the Influence and Committed….are we lucky and honored today to have Jo Piazza…welcome Jo Piazza to the Soul Cafe.jopiazza.comNow since this is the Soul Cafe Podcast 40th Wedding Anniversary/Love editionToday we are going to focus primarily on Jo's book…How to be Married. Now How to be..came out in 2017…no doubt a few things have changed with Jo and marriage since then..more on that later. The book starts with a note from the author that tells us…”after many years spent wandering the world for both work and pleasure, I well know that you can't witness the truth of any country or culture in a single visit , or even in many. I'm a traveler and a journalist, not an anthropologist, psychologist, or historian “…..my words….she just wanted to know…how to be married. Jo also says upfront that her goal in writing How to be Married is to start a dialogue about partnership, sex, love, marriage, fidelity, monogamy, polygamy, money, power, equality, kids, men and women, and how all these things fit together in a world that's changing faster than most of us ever thought possible”…Oh my……..So Jo…What did you learn in 5 minutes or less…what still applies?Ok…now on to my favorite chapter that my wife and laughed hard for at least a day after reading…chapter 4..Maine…Were a Team? No way better I suppose to learn about How to be Married than heading up to Sunday River, Maine for The Wife Carrying Championship……..please tell is a little about what was learned that day at Sunday River."?.and of course she will be telling it from the perspective of the one being carried…..Tell it JoSo…this is the Soul Cafe…where life is served up freshly brewed….and you are talking to some guy who went to Divinity school or seminary or cemetery as some call it….I could not help but notice that in addition to degrees in economics and journalism you also have one in religious studies…..Now what was that about?So, I promised that we would come back to the obvious question…well obvious coming from someone who has been married for 40 years…and coming from someone that very often starts the day with those words from Thomas Merton..”My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me….”It has been 7 plus years since writing..How to be Married…..what still applies…and what now seems like fools talk?So…Jo this has been amazing….thanks so much for taking the risk to talk with us today….I will send you the link to this episode soon…..please post on all your social media and help out a person who after 40 is still learning and growing.Peace. (You can mute and exit)This love—this relationship we are talking encompass so much more than even marriage—as Author and Activist Valerie Kaur says:Love is more than a rush of feeling. Love is sweet labor: fierce, bloody, imperfect, and life giving—a choice we make again and again. Love is not any one emotion. love is All our emotions: Joy is the gift of love. Grief is the price of love. Anger is what we harness to protect that which we love.Revolutionary Love is the choice to labor for others, for opponents, and for ourselves—to transform the world around us, and within us.”I am a lucky man…to have shared life and love with my best friend for 40 years…been blessed with 3 of the coolest children anywhere and 2 super cool grandchildren and a dog named River…and of course to be able to interview such a person as Jo Piazza…get all of her books soon. jopiazza.comNext month on the Soul Cafe Podcast I will be having somewhat of a wilderness/Lenten theme…with a National Endowment of the Arts Fellow and author of many books….Paula Huston..focusing in on her brand new book..The Hermits of Big Sur…so be ready for some wilderness conversation.And in April…drum roll..I will be taking with Jo Piazza's co author Christine Pride about their brand new book..WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM.And that book reminds of the depth of love—we are talking even more than marital love—as Desmond Tuta said, “our maturity will be judged by how well we are able to agree to disagree and yet continue to love one another, to care for one another, and cherish one another and seek the greater good of the other”Remember…the table is huge….all are welcome at the Soul Cafe where life is served-up freshly brewed.Wrap upToday since it is a special 40th anniversary love episode I will leave you with a super love song with the permission of Drew and Ellie Holcomb…..(Drew Holcomb and NEIGHBORS)“It's in the wine we drink, dirty dishes in the kitchen sink, and the lights go out till the sun comes up; we are not alone. It's in the miles we drive, never having to say goodbye to the things we tell each other without saying a word.You are the one thing that I know.”Thanks for joining us to today at the Soul Cafe.

SOUL CAFE PODCAST EPISODE 4With Special Guest: ALATHEA (Mandee Radford Langley and Cristi Johnson)This episode includes an interview with Alathea who are two acoustic, Americana-folk singer songwriters with many albums.  The interview zooms in on relationships, family, integrity and nature. As always the Podcast starts with the bluegrass, Americana band Della Mae belting out Rude Awakening—“splash your face with a gentle disgrace of a reign blowing in unexpectedly”.I (Frank the Podcaster) have had Alathea perform at countless events over the last 20 years and we tell stories about some of those.  But more importantly we talk about the thread of family and building community by being real and honest and open with each other.We also listen in to excerpts from two of their songs and talk about them:Be My Guide from the My Roots Grow Deeper AlbumHalls of Heaven from the Tremble AlbumBoth songs were used with permission of Alathea who are the songwriters and both albums were self-published and copyrighted.

les - new jr gone wild robert plant alison krauss the mcdades matt patershuk bebe buckskin and john k samsonPlaylist: james gordon - when i stayed homeJohn K Samson - fantasy baseball at the end of the worldCharlotte Cornfield - headlinesRobert Plant & Alison Krauss - quattro (world drifts in)Della Mae - the endThe McDades - the lonely roadMariel Buckley - hunrded citiesBria - fruits of my labourLeeroy Stagger - more love than moneyJr. Gone Wild - five million songsMadison Violet - lauraleeMatt Patershuk - sunnyDel Barber - juanitaEmily Triggs - highway girlTom Phillips & The D.T.s - i'm undonej r shore - m.s. st Louischuck brodsky - warsaw in mayOrit Shimoni - all comes round againGeoff Berner - would you hide meBebe Buckskin - with a little help from my friendsThe East Pointers - party wave

This week's podcast features bass player and singer Vickie Vaughn.  Our November 2021 issue features an article about Jeremy Stephens of the band High Fidelity and Vickie is a member of that band.  Additionally, Vickie is also a member of the band Della Mae.  We will talk with Vickie about her work with both of those bands and other musical happenings in her life.  

WELCOME TO--------PULL UP A CHAIR AT THE SOUL CAFÉ PODCAST---THE SOUL CAFÉ WHERE LIFE IS SERVED-UP FRESHLY BREWED.SO WHAT DOES A RETIRING PASTOR OF 40 PLUS YEARS—ACTIVIST—FATHER—GRANDFATHER---HUSBAND AND JUST GENERAL SELF-PROCLAIMED SEMI-COOL DUDE DO BUT------HAVE A PODCAST RIGHT?WHY BECAUSE DEEP IN MY SOUL---I BELIEVE THAT THE TABLE IS HUGE—AND THERE IS ROOM FOR EVERYONE---AND OH---WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER---PANDEMIC—RACISM—WOMEN'S RIGHTS—GREED GONE WRONG---WE NEED EACH OTHER TO SHOW UP AT THE TABLE—AND OH YES, WE NEED A HIGHER POWER—SO COME HUNGRY AND FEED YOUR SOUL WITH SOME REVOLUTIONARY LOVE.   SO PULL UP A CHAIR AT THE SOUL CAFÉ---CAUSE SISTERS AND BROTHERS YOU ARE WELCOME HERE---NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU ARE ON LIFE'S JOURNEY---SO PULL UP A CHAIR.SO---ARE YOU READY FOR SOME ‘RUDE AWAKENINGS' TODAY?   AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY EPISODE OF THE SOUL CAFÉ PODCAST WE LISTEN TO THAT WILD SONG BY DELLA MAE TO REMIND US THAT WE ALL NEED A LITTLE RUDENESS—A RUDE AWAKENING----A ROUSING FROM SLEEP—A ROUSING FROM INACTIVITY OR INDIFFERENCE –SO SING US INTO SOME AWAKENINGS DELLA MAE………  PLAY SONG—RUDE AWAKENINGSTHANKS DELLA MAE AND ROUNDER RECORDS/CONCORD MUSIC FOR THE PERMISSION TO USE RUDE AWAKENINGS AND OUR WRAP UP SONG—FOR THE SAKE OF MY HEART.SO IF YOU ARE NOT AWAKE YET—YOU WILL BE SOON AS OUR GUEST DEAN CYCON JOINS US.  DEAN IS FOUNDER AND OWNER OF DEANS BEANS AN ORGANIC/FAIR TRADE—KOSHER CERTIFIED COFFEE ROASTER BASED IN ORANGE MA.  NOMINATED  FOR 2022 ROASTER OF THE YEAR FINALIST----“TAG LINE OF—SPECIALITY COFFEE AS A VEHICLE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.  I HAVE DEAN WITH US TODAY FOR MANY REASONS---BUT AS WITH MOST OF MY GUEST THERE IS ALWAYS A PERSONAL REASON—AND THAT IS THE FAMOUS COFFEE THAT WAS CREATED AT DEANS BEANS JUST FOR THE SOUL CAFÉ---SOUL CAFÉ BLEND—A BLEND OF 3 FRENCH ROASTS—GUATAMALEN—SUMATRAN—NICARAGUAN—GO TO DEANS BEANS.COM---AND YOU TOO CAN HELP CREATE YOUR PERSONAL BLEND.  MY WIFE AND I DRINK THIS SUPER BLEND CALLED SOUL CAFÉ EVERY MORNING---AND SERVED AT LOTS OF SOUL CAFÉ EVENTS OVER THE LAST 10 PLUS YEARS---AND WHEN WE DRINK IT WE FEEL LIKE WE ARE JOINING WITH DEAN'S BEANS IN THEIR MISSION OF PEOPLE CENTERED DEVELOPMENT----HOPEFULLY DEAN WILL TALK TO US A LITTLE ABOUT THAT TODAY.  Yes, you can have a successful business that actually makes a difference in the lives of real people.  And---by the way my close second favorite to the soul café blend is Artic Sunrise.And DEAN IS ALSO AUTHOR OF THE BOOK---JAVATREKKER—DISPATCHES FROM THE WORLD OF FAIR TRADE COFFEE---AND RIGOBERTA MENCHU SAID THIS ABOUT DEAN AND JAVATREKKER—“COFFEE IS MORE THAN JUST A DRINK.  IT IS ABOUT POLITICS, SURVIVAL, THE EARTH, AND THE LIVES OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.  JAVATREKKER IS A GREAT BOOK FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO KNOW WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN THEIR MORNING CUP.”WELCOME DEAN---CAN'T YOU JUST SMELL THOSE FRESHLY ROASTED BEANS….WELCOME TO THE SOUL CAFÉ---WHERE LIFE IS SERVED-UP FRESHLY BREWED---PULL UP A CHAIR AN OLDER SINGER SONGWRITER---BRUCE COCKBURN USE TO-- IN A SONG ASK A RECURRING QUESTION---“CAN ANYBODY TELL ME---WHAT IS THE SOUL OF A MAN?”---FOR ME HE WAS ASKING---WHAT DRIVES YOU—WHAT GIVES YOU PASSION—WHAT ENERGIZES YOU EVEN TO THIS DAY---WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THAT DEAN?OKAY—THE BURNING QUESTION—MUCH DEEPER----WHAT IS DEAN'S---THE DEAN OF DEANS BEANS—WHAT IS YOUR TOP 3 COFFEES YOU ROAST---NAMES AND BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS?NOW BACK TO THE IDEA OF YOUR COMPANY HAVING AS ITS MISSION –PEOPLE CENTERED DEVELOPMENT—YES, I READ JAVATREKKERS—LOVED THE CHAPTER—GOOD FRIENDS, COLD BEER AND A WATER BUFFALO—SUMATRA, 2003—NOW I DID GIVE DEAN THIS QUESTION YESTERDAY---KNOWING THAT IT MIGHT TAKE A MOMENT OR TWO TO JOG HIS MEMORY OF SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED  ALMOST 20 YEARS AGO----THIS IS WHAT I REMEMBER –PAMAN DEAN THE BUFFALO ROAMS---WATER BUFFALO ECO-MANAGEMENT PROJECT---I THOUGHT OF THIS AS AN EXAMPLE OF PEOPLE-CENTERED DEVELOPMENT---PAGE 201-202 –TELL US THE STORY PLEASE…….AND EXPLAIN MORE ABOUT PEOPLE CENTERED DEVELOPMENT AND HOW YOUR COMPANY DEANS BEANS HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY THIS PASSION FOR MANY YEARS.NEVER UNDERESTIMATE GOOD DUNG—OKAY MOVING ON..LET'S TALK A LITTLE MORE ABOUT DEAN'S BEANS—WHERE DOES YOUR ROASTED COFFEE GO?  WHO BUYS IT OTHER THAN MYSELF?I KNOW IT MAY SOUND A LITTLE CORNY BUT I FEEL THAT WHEN I DRINK COFFEE THAT HAS BEEN ROASTED BY DEANS BEANS AND HAS COME FROM THESE SMALL FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD—THAT I AM JOINING WITH DEAN'S PASSION AND MISSION---“SPECIALITY COFFEE AS A VEHICLE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE”  I BELIEVE WE SHOULD BE JOINING IN MANY WAYS GOOD STUFF THAT IS GOING ON –DRINKING THE BEST CUP OF COFFEE POSSIBLE CAN DO THAT—I AM CONVINCED THAT DRINKING A CUP OF DEANS BEANS COFFEE IS DOING MY SMALL PART IN POSITIVE CHANGE—From the prologue of Javatrekkers---“The Inner Worlds of Coffee----when you sit back with a good cup of coffee you are engulfed in the aroma, the taste, the acidity, and the body of the brew.  You take in all the dimensions of the cup—yet this is only the surface.  Swirling beneath are worlds within worlds of culture, custom, ecology, and politics.  All of the major issues of the twenty-first century---globalization, immigration, women's rights, pollution, indigenous rights, and self-determination----are being played out through this cup of coffee in villages and remote areas around the world.  The coffee trade is immense, second only to that of oil in its value.  It is also complex, with several levels of middlemen removing the 28 million growers in fifty distant countries far from the ultimate consumers, far from your cup.”------and then one more little part----“not all coffee growers look like Juan Valdez---coffee farmers come in all shapes and sizes, colors, and genders………yet what they all share are the common dreams of good health, love, food on the table, an education for the kids, and a great sense of humor”.DEAN---HOW HAVE ALL THESE RELATIONSHIPS CHANGED YOU? (IN TWO MINUTES OR LESS—HAHA)DEAN IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU CAN DO TO CONVINCE THESE GOOD PEOPLE THAT ARE LISTENING IN TODAY—CONVINCE THEM TO STOP DRINKING ALL THE NOT SO GOOD COFFEE OUT THERE—NOT SO GOOD IN SO MANY WAYS---AND AS DEANS BEANS SAYS---DRINK DEEP?????THANK YOU SO MUCH DEAN FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO JOIN ME TODAY AND THANKS FOR DEANS BEANS---AND I DO HOPE THAT WHEN THIS EPISODE IS RELEASED SOON THAT YOU WILL POST IT ON DEANS BEANS FACEBOOK PAGE SO THE SOUL CAFÉ PODCAST CAN REACH MANY MORE.END OF INTERVIEWSo I hope you are wide awake now---make sure you join us for the December episode of the soul café podcast.So hopefully we have learned today to DRINK DEEP---to be vehicles of positive change—to only drink good coffee—deans beans.comBy drinking life deep we will create change in the world---so get started—get outside and as we go off the air—we go with the blessing of Della Mae---open your eyes---cause “where there's healing in the sun when she rises—and forgiveness when she settles back down in the hills---there's strength in the love of the living and in knowing how to be still.” And may our motto be like an old friend of mine who used to say---“I am too blessed to complain”--   drink deep—get outside!!   PLAY------  FOR THE SAKE OF MY HEART.

Episode 186: Formed as a showcase for women in string band music in 2009, Della Mae has seen lineup changes but no drift in its mission to create a new bluegrass and neo-folk sound full of ideas and heart. This episode, founding member Kimber Ludiker and decade-long vocalist Celia Woodsmith tell the story of how the band worked together at a distance during 2020 and then came together in a cathartic run of sessions that became the new Family Reunion. Also, Boston's imaginative, daring Twisted Pine speaks to me at the World of Bluegrass. 

EPISODE 2 NOTES FOR SOUL CAFÉ PODCAST—October 2021Special Guest: Carrie NewcomerAs always the Soul Café Podcast begins with Della Mae singing Rude Awakenings---an awakening is a rousing from sleep or a rousing from inactivity or indifference. We then introduce Carrie Newcomer our guest is has been described by the Boston Globe as a “Praire Mystic”. And Rolling Stone Magazine says, “she asks all the right questions”. Carrie is a singer/songwriter and author that has released 19 albums.  We start the conversation with some light stuff like Carrie telling us about her dog and she actually has a song on her new album—Until Now entitled—My Dog. Then we touch base about how in the cover photo on her new album she actually grew 2 inches for her legs to be able to touch the bycycle in the picture (take a look at the album cover and you will understand). I launched us into deeper conversation by telling my Carrie Newcomer story about the time my wife and I took the train from Norwalk Ct into New York City to see Carrie at Joe's Pub. This was in early December of 2016 soon after that presidential election that left many of us activist types kind of tired and drained and maybe slightly disillusioned. And then Carrie started singing her songs and spoke to our very souls. Songs like You Can Do This Hard Thing---Sanctuary-“will you be my refuge-my haven in the storm-will you keep the embers warm-when my fire's all but gone?-be my sanctuary, till I can carry on—in a state of true believers, on streets called us and them, it's gonna take some time-till the world's safe again”. And then Lean In Toward the Light followed by Room at the Table (which in part inspired this whole Pull Up a Chair at the Soul Café idea—“come on pull up a chair—there's room at the table for everyone”. And after we were exhausted and emotionally drained the entire crowd is standing at Joe's Pub singing to the top of our lungs—If Not Now—if not now tell me when-I may never see the healed land—and yet we'll take the journey and walk hand in hand—we'll work it until its done—if not now tell me when”. What a night!! To say the least Carrie was moved by the fact that her music had this kind of impact on myself and others that night. This all moved us into a lengthy conversation about the “great unraveling” we have all experienced in this Pandemic and spent some time on Parker Palmer's thoughts about hope—“hope is holding a creative tension between what is and what could and should be, each day doing something to narrow the distance between the two”. And that led Carrie into reading a poem from her new book—Until Now entitled ‘What You Want Hear on the Cable News”. We talked a little about a song from her new album—‘When the Wolf is at the Door'---and how that really was her way of thinking about how the Pandemic came ‘like a train coming up through the floor'----and the “we can't just be healed we need to be transformed”. We began to wrap the interview up with some thoughts on her new song—I Will Sing a New Song and how it was inspired by her readings of Howard Thurman and then we ended with a conversation about the song-‘Like Molly Brown' which was probably my favorite part of the interview. Over the course of the conversation we talked a lot about how connecting with the natural world has continued to move us in the Pandemic. And, this episode ended as always with Della Mae singing a song that reminds us to get out into nature---‘For the Sake of My Heart'. Of course I also pointed out my gratitude for my adult children helping me with all things Podcast—Amie with Main Street Photography and Brooke with Allobee.com and Page with keeping the song going in our crazy family.Next month---Dean Cycon founder and owner of Dean's Beans—organic and fair trade coffee for change and author of JavaTrekkers-dispatches from the world of fair trade coffee.

Episode 1 of Pull Up a Chair at the Soul Café PodcastWith special guest Celia Woodsmith of Della MaeIn this episode I have a great conversation with Celia Woodsmith the lead singer of the Americana, Bluegrass label defying all female band Della Mae.  Celia kicks the conversation off with what makes her tick—gives her passion.  She talks some about Della Mae's life changing visit to Pakistan which led to a little TED TALK entitled—A Soft Drink and a Song in the Hills of Pakistan. Even though this happened many years ago the current relevance is eye opening.  When asked about something funny that has happened to Della Mae---let's just say the story is hilarious.  We talked about how the Pandemic is changing us and that led to Pretty Stories on Sunday's and more.  The conversation ends with an honest talk back about a couple of Della Mae's recent songs---Headlights and The Way it Was Before that address—or better said tell stories of our current reality of how we are divided as a people and how we must speak truth (tell stories) and hopefully let people move into the change that we can all make.

Like so many of the Boston musicians we have talked to, Avi Salloway from the band Billy Wylder is a very thoughtful guy who has learned that as an activist, you need to understand how to be an ally.   Avi just released a new EP called Whatcha Looking For and we were fortunate enough to hear a few tunes from it. He has played music around the globe, from working with Israeli and Palestinian youth to develop creative nonviolent tools for social change with the Non Profit organization Heartbeat, to his travels to Standing Rock to unite with the native-led nonviolent movement to resist the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.  Avi shows up.  Not only does he show up, but he does so with some pretty incredible musicians, notably Tuareg guitar master, Bombino, and other renowned artists like Jack Johnson, Pete Seeger, Celia Woodsmith of Della Mae, and a slew of other Boston musicians who make this city a great place for the arts.  His belief in the power of music to unite and face challenges is incredible and if we could all have his kind of optimism, the world would be a better place.

Celia is the frontperson for the Grammy-nominated bluegrass band, Della Mae, as well as the rock/country rock band Say Darling. You've got to hear her voice. Really. Music in this episode: "Way Down", Celia Woodsmith, from the album, "Cast Iron Shoes" "Headlight", Della Mae, from the album, "Headlight" "Good Man", Say Darling, from the album "Before & After" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-jackson2/support

This week, The Seed Cast is pleased to welcome Celia Woodsmith, a Grammy nominated vocalist, songwriter and performer. Over the past 14 years Celia has released 10 albums between her contributions to SAY Darling, Avi & Celia, and most recently, Della Mae. Since 2011, Celia and Della Mae have performed in 19 countries with the US Department of State's Cultural Diplomacy program, “American Music Abroad.” This week Celia sat down with us to chat about the life changing events that lead her to pursue her career, how songwriting is a way of sifting through human emotion to empower others, and how Covid has, in a way, brought her closer to her fans. Stay up to date on Celia's happenings at https://www.celiawoodsmith.com/ and follow her on instagram @celia.woodsmith. Also make sure to check out what Della Mae is up to at https://www.dellamae.com/ and on instagram @heyheydellame Lastly, you can sit in on Celia's "Pretty Songs for a Sunday" on Della Mae's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/heyheydellamae Celia's Artist Picks: Maya de Vitry, Courtney Hartman, and Phoebe Hunt.

My Guest this week on the podcast is Maddie Witler! Maddie is the mandolin player for both Della Mae and The Lonely Heartstring Band! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins [Ear Trumpet Labs] (https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/) Pava Mandolins

After reviewing over 600 guitars in my career, these 7 dreadnoughts are some of the best guitars I've ever played. In this video, I'll go over each of these guitars and why they stood out after playing hundreds of other incredible guitars. Since my guitarsenal, or guitar collection, is so large, I've narrowed down this list to just my dreadnought guitars. You'll be hearing about my dobros and small-body guitars later this year! In addition to hearing about my guitarsenal, you'll get a chance to see a Heartbreaker of the Month: the guitar that Heartbreaker Guitars in Las Vegas has picked out for us to showcase! Also, you'll get some advice from Jeremy Sheppard , a guitar hunter who is here to help you find the guitar that works for you! Last but not least, I'll feature Dogwood Tales, an acoustic duo from Virginia. Alright, without further ado, let's dive into my list of the 7 dreadnoughts I bought after reviewing hundreds of other awesome guitars! #1: Santa Cruz Guitar Company Vintage Southerner This is the most different of all the dreadnoughts in my collection because it's a shorter scale. For that very reason, I tend to favor the Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner for fingerpicking. Lightly built with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this guitar really is a great accompaniment instrument. #2: Bourgeois Country Boy Dreadnought. This particular Bourgeois Country Boy is an absolute bluegrass cannon. If you want a guitar that can stand out in the mix when your flatpicking through fill after fill, this is your guitar. But, this guitar isn't just a standard Bourgeois Country Boy. This guitar was originally owned by Courtney Hartman and used when she was in the band @Della Mae . #3: Martin D-41 Special Indian Rosewood back and sides...Sitka spruce top...I mean, this guitar is a classic combination of class and power that I can't get enough of. Additionally, the forward-shifted bracing helps this guitar really open up and resonate at another level. But here's the fun part: this guitar was owned by my dad after I sold it to him while I was working at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. #4: Taylor 717 Grand Pacific Builders Edition @Taylor Guitars has built some incredible guitars, and I've been lucky enough to have them send me this model for review. After I reviewed this guitar, I knew I needed to add it to my guitarsenal because of its remarkable laser-like projection. The V-class bracing and the torrefied Sitka spruce top definitely help give this guitar an unforgettable sound. #5: Taylor 517 Grand Pacific Builders Edition This Taylor was actually sent alongside the 717 I mentioned previously. As I kept this specific guitar around the studio for the review, I started playing it more and more. I was captivated by the mahogany back and sides that set this guitar apart from the 717 and any other guitar in my guitarsenal — and I liked the visual look of a sunburst guitar! #6: Thompson DCMA With an Adirondack spruce top, Cuban mahogany back and sides, this guitar really, truly, sings. After discussing Thompson Guitars with a few different friends of mine, I decided that I NEEDED to have one of these guitars. This guitar has tons of horsepower and clarity. #7: Martin HD-35 The last dreadnought in my guitarsenal, this guitar feels like a trusty old companion. This was the first "real" guitar I ever purchased. This guitar has been with me since I had my first gig, and I truly love it for its warm, woody tone. ★ Request your invite to Tony's Acoustic Challenge today: https://tonypolecastro.com/al-request-invite/?ref=INVITE&src=AL ★ All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/at149/ ★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday

My interview with Celia from the band Della Mae. We talked about their music, touring the Middle East with a program for the State Department, and the social inspiration behind their most recent record. 

Toronto singer-songwriter and Unitarian Universalist minster Lynn Harrison joins us on Episode 498 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her wonderful new album “Something More”. It’s a great interview and really inspiring - you definitely don’t want to miss it. We also continue to celebrate International Women’s Day with more new music from female artists and this time around we feature Lunar Bloom, Kristen Martell, Minuscule, Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn, Della Mae, Rose Cousins, The Haden Triplets and Lynne Hanson. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-498-feat-lynn-harrison-international-womens-day/

Taylor Ashton! Clawhammer banjo! Illustrations! Canada! He started his career in the alt-folk band Fish & Bird and has collaborated with musical friends like Courtney Hartmann (formerly of Della Mae). Taylor's debut solo album, The Romantic, is out now and filled with sweet banjo grooves and emotional feelings. We talk about his growing up in Canada: flying solo on an airplane at a very young age. He would draw on the barf bags to impress the flight attendants, which led him to a life-long love of illustrating. We talk about moving to New York and first connecting with the massive city and then finding his people there. He connected with Courtney at a Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge show, so we get the story there. Taylor is a warm and funny person to talk to and I really enjoyed getting to spend time with him. I love his new record beyond words and really recommend you catching a live show of his sometime soon! He'll be touring with Aoife O'Donovan soon, including March 12 at Sanders Theater in Cambridge. Hope you love this one!

Taylor Ashton! Clawhammer banjo! Illustrations! Canada! He started his career in the alt-folk band Fish & Bird and has collaborated with musical friends like Courtney Hartmann (formerly of Della Mae). Taylor's debut solo album, The Romantic, is out now and filled with sweet banjo grooves and emotional feelings. We talk about his growing up in Canada: flying solo on an airplane at a very young age. He would draw on the barf bags to impress the flight attendants, which led him to a life-long love of illustrating. We talk about moving to New York and first connecting with the massive city and then finding his people there. He connected with Courtney at a Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge show, so we get the story there. Taylor is a warm and funny person to talk to and I really enjoyed getting to spend time with him. I love his new record beyond words and really recommend you catching a live show of his sometime soon! He'll be touring with Aoife O'Donovan soon, including March 12 at Sanders Theater in Cambridge. Hope you love this one!

Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller banter about the AL/NL distribution of the season preview pods so far and a few notable numbers from the newly published FanGraphs playoff odds, then preview the 2020 Indians (8:11) with Sports Illustrated’s T.J. Zuppe, and the 2020 Rangers (38:55) with The Athletic’s Levi Weaver. Audio intro: Della Mae, "The Odds […]

Singer/songwriter Courtney Hartman discusses going solo from Della Mae and on the Camino de Santiago trail, both of which figure prominently on her latest release, Ready Reckoner. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

This week we enjoy a few new recordings, including a new release from the group Della Mae.  Plus, we listen to some vintage live recordings from Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom Festival and then explore some fiddle tunes from the American Civil War.  

"From Here to Here" details Courtney Hartman's musical journey from her childhood home in Colorado to her current massive project renovating a barn on the same property.  Formerly of bluegrass band Della Mae, Courtney's insights into emotions, fear and creativity present a refreshingly honest view into the mind of an artist, willing to share what she has learned from her experiences with all of us. Courtney and host Andy Reiner's conversation presents a seminal chapter in River of Suck philosophy, laced with guitar licks, original fiddle tunes, and a song from her new album.

Singer, songwriter, award-winning flatpicking guitarist, and Colorado native Courtney Hartman has musical roots in the bluegrass world with her family band, The Hartmans. She recorded and toured with the Grammy-nominated group Della Mae for seven years, and has collaborated with Texan Robert Ellis on a record of tunes by American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician John Hartford. Her latest solo record, Ready Reckoner, co-produced with Shahzad Ismaily (a multi-instrumentalist known for his work with Lou Reed and Tom Waits) is a collection of hushed and intimate yet magnificently vast tunes rooted in improvisatory freedom and folk music. Courtney Hartman performs in-studio (ahead of her square dancing gig with Radiolab at The Bell House tonight.) - Caryn Havlik Set list: "Belfry", "Hollow", "Won't Be Satisfied" Watch the session here:     

This episode of The Mandolins and Beer Podcast is sponsored by Peghead Nation get 30 days for free by entering mandolinbeer at the checkout. Full versions of the songs featured on the podcast are available to listen to on the Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist. Be sure to follow it, as I update it weekly! Be sure to check out both Jenni Lyn and her incredible band Della Mae on Instagram Jenni Lyn Della Mae and also at JenniLynGardner.com DellaMae.com Please hit SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you use to listen to your podcasts! Cheers!!

The decade-plus since the conclusion of his era-shifting band BR549 have been a case study in creative evolution for Chuck Mead. He's still a stalwart of classic country music and an original songwriter, but he's found new ways to express his expertise. Most significantly has been supervising the music for the Tony Award-winning musical The Million Dollar Quartet and the CMT series Sun Records. Those deep dives into Memphis music culture led to his most recent album Close To Home, which was made at Sam Phillips Recording. Also in the hour, the fresh new direction of songwriter/guitarist Courtney Hartman. Her life after string band Della Mae has been introspective and exploratory, culminating in a 500-mile pilgrimage in Spain and a solo debut album, Ready Reckoner. 

Jenni Lyn Gardner, of Grammy nominated Della Mae, and Daniel Butler, a man with a rich Nashville history and experience working with Jim Varney, aka Ernest P. Worrell.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with ROMP musicians such as Jake Workman, guitarist for Ricky Skaggs, and Jenni Lyn Gardner, mandolin player for Della Mae. He also talks with campers and others who were part of this year's ROMP experience.

Estamos casi en Semana Santa. En este Sonidos y Sonados contamos con la compañía de Cueva Mapache, PowerSolo, Della Mae, Gran Trailer, Tyler Ramsey, Riverboy, Amann and the Wayward Sons, OR, Fabrizio Cammarata, Nebraska, Lobos Negros, Cala Vento, Aldrin y Collins, Power Burkas, Juanita-E y Caravana Underground. Entre otras cosas, mucho sabor americano.

In this special hour, a roundtable talk with two outstanding managers from the world of roots and Americana music. Denise Stiff went from college event booking to working for agencies and through that world took on management - first of Irish singer Maura O'Connell and then Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch and Sarah Jarosz - among others - a kind of defining list of magnificent talent to emerge from bluegrass and roots. Michelle Concesion came from advertising but eventually her love of music drew her to helping artists and it seemed destiny that she'd take them on as clients and start her own firm, Nashville based Market Monkeys. She has worked with the multi-dimensional songwriter Susan Werner and Canadian folk star Rose Cousins. Her current roster includes prog-bluegrass band Della Mae, NC songwriter Sarah Siskind and English folk singer John Smith.

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RUTHIE FOSTER a vocal powerhouse from Austin, Texas with a chapel-bred bravado trained on the works of powerful women such as Mavis Staples and Aretha Franklin, her sound grew into an inspired blend of blues, folk and gospel. Ruthie is a three time Grammy nominated artist plus she�s won seven Blues Music Awards, three Austin Music Awards, the Grand Prix du Disque award from the Acad�mie Charles-Cros in France, and a Living Blues Critics� Award for Female Blues Artist of the Year. She�s performed with Bonnie Raitt, the Allman Brothers, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and more. Her latest �Joy Comes Back � is a new career-defining soul/blues/gospel/rock opus. SALLY & GEORGE is a musical duo at the crossroads of Americana, Country, and Rock. The East Nashville based duo, Sally and George, consists of Joel Timmons (Sol Driven Train) on guitar, percussion and vocals and GRAMMY nominated Shelby Means (ex-Della Mae) playing upright bass and singing. Drawing from their love for the classic duet styles of Johnny Cash and June Carter, as well as contemporary artists, The White Stripes and Shovels & Rope, Sally and George breathe life and love into the ever widening world of Americana. Their debut album �Tip My Hat� deftly moves from rollicking, electrified rockers to stripped down, gauzy reflections on love and faith to walking bass-led country-indebted duets. WoodSongs Kid: Aneesa Sheikh is 14-year-old aspiring singer/songwriter from Lexington, Kentucky. She will perform one of her original songs.

Jenni Lyn Gardner joins the podcast and tells us about her upcoming solo project, playing with Della Mae and traveling the world over. She shares some of her experiences through being involved with the American Music Abroad program. She also shares her memory of meeting Bill Monroe.This episode is brought to you by Lowe Vintage Instrument Company. Find your timeless tone at lowevintage.com.

Jim Lauderdale - Honky Tonk Mood Again   J.P. Harris & Chance McCoy Stewball Sugar Babe https://youtu.be/0U6_NGNrt3Y Walk On By https://youtu.be/fdggC7SJmhg Hogeye Man Poor Robin Train That Carried My Girl From Town   Della Mae Boston Town https://youtu.be/MEN1MYZU33k Rude Awakening Good Blood https://youtu.be/je4XO71yU_s High Away Gone Carter County   The Secret Sisters The One I Love Is Gone River Jordan Till It’s Over https://youtu.be/rwHBGb0r7-4 Tennessee River Runs Low https://youtu.be/28MYP2x7jL8 Lonely Island Bad Habit   The Americans Last Chance I’ll Be Yours Harbor Lane The Right Stuff Stowaway https://youtu.be/4vlAB9sB_H8 In the Shadow Of the Pines https://youtu.be/0okf41sJA18   Nashville Jam - Man of Constant Sorrow https://youtu.be/kGiWCDN7LeU

On commence la saison d'été ce soir avec de la musique de Western Centuries, Mentana, Betty Bonifassi, Andy Ferrell, Lindi Ortega, Della Mae, Éric Goulet, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, et plusieurs autres! Olivier Brousseau - La ligne du temps Le Winston Band - La vie du Bum Western Centuries - Weight of the World Éric Goulet - Debout Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys - Ionia Mentana - The Vagabond Andy Ferrel - Nobody to Answer to Betty Bonifassi - Black Woman The Milk Carton Kids - Shooting Shadows Punch Brothers - My Oh My Eli West - Rainbow Midst Life's Willows Trout Steak Revival - Sierra Nevada Lindi Ortega - Ru Amuck Della Mae - No expectations

Ce soir au ranch, on écoute encore du Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers, Dave Rawlings Machine, Elliott BROOD, Éric Goulet, Della Mae,Kurt Vile, Corinna Rose et plusieurs autres. Corinna Rose - Broken Telephone Kill County - Beat Up Iron Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers - I Got Me a Women  Bernard Adamus - Les étoiles du match Gold Star - Learning the blues Kurt Vile - Pretty Pimpin Della Mae - Boston Town Greensky Bluegrass - The Four Dave Rawlings Machine - The Last Pharaoh Elliott BROOD - Better Times Daniel Romano - Learning To Do Without Me Éric Goulet - Comme un cave Hurray for the Riff Raff - End of the line Dylan Perron et Élixir de Gumbo - Je m'en retourne chez nous

Cette semaine, nouveauté du groupe Della Mae! Della Mae - Boston Town Dany Placard - Au Pays Des Vieux Chars Dylan Perron & Elixir de Gumbo - Jeu de société Louvat Bros - The Road To Urbino The Howlin' Brothers - Word Spinning Round Lindi Ortega - Tin Star Finn and The Moon - I Miss You, I'm Blue and I'm Down< Hurray For The Riff Raff - No One Else Michael Jerome Browne - Motherless Chile Blue Moriarty - Across From My Window The Milk Carton Kids - Secrets Of The Star Canailles - Texas Billy String & Don Julin - Walk On Boy Daniel Romano - Middle Child Leaf Rapids - Everything In Between

Cette semaine, nouveauté du groupe Della Mae! Della Mae - Boston Town Dany Placard - Au Pays Des Vieux Chars Dylan Perron & Elixir de Gumbo - Jeu de société Louvat Bros - The Road To Urbino The Howlin' Brothers - Word Spinning Round Lindi Ortega - Tin Star Finn and The Moon - I Miss You, I'm Blue and I'm Down

The teen-aged Della Mae Simpson Maynor so wanted to be on the front line at the voting rights march in Marion, Alabama, February 18th, 1965 that she literally pushed her way up until she was standing right behind the leaders. So she witnessed the billy clubs crack heads wide open. She felt the pain as one swipe cracked her elbow. Our group had met Della Mae at the performance of a play about Fannie Lou Hamer performed at nearby Judson College. She lunched with us and then agreed to meet us in Marion at the monument outside her church that honors the foot soldiers who changed the direction of American society.  The murder of Jimmie Lee Jackson infuriated Dr. King and the other civil rights leaders, sparking their decision to march from Selma to Montgomery. It was at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma March 7th, 1965 that the brutality of the Jim Crow south was on display on TV's across the world.Della Mae Simpson Maynor is another of the thousands of citizens from across the country and the world who pushed for equal justice. It was to honor her and the people like her that President Obama came to Selma to speak the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." Della Mae Simpson Maynor remains a foot soldier in the struggle for voting rights. She still lives in the small town of Marion and continues to tell her story and to teach students about the possibilities for a more just future.  

Cette semaine, nous ouvrons l'émission avec Oscar Isaac et Marcus Mumford, aussi en musique une émission au son très country avec Les Chercheurs d'or, Éric Goulet, Daniel Romano, Sturgill Simpson, Holly Wiliams, Ashley Monroe, Della Mae, Chantal Archambault, Old Crow Medicine Show, Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project, Willie Watson, Tire le Coyote et Ol' Savannah.

Cette semaine, nous ouvrons l'émission avec Oscar Isaac et Marcus Mumford, aussi en musique une émission au son très country avec Les Chercheurs d'or, Éric Goulet, Daniel Romano, Sturgill Simpson, Holly Wiliams, Ashley Monroe, Della Mae, Chantal Archambault, Old Crow Medicine Show, Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project, Willie Watson, Tire le Coyote et Ol' Savannah.

Courtney Hartman is the lead guitar player in the Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Della Mae. Martin and Courtney have been friends since they were kids competing in fiddle contests. Courtney was a master picker way back then and now she is in one of the best up and coming bluegrass bands on the scene.

When Portland, Oregon computer programmer Philip Graham decided that his singer-songwriter daughter needed a better microphone, he didn't just turn to the latest pro audio catalog. Instead, Graham decided to do some research and build her one from scratch. Two years and a ton of R&D later, Ear Trumpet Labs was born and Graham found himself with a new day job, hand-assembling microphones for professional and amateur musicians. Though Graham's microphones are visually distinctive and look almost steampunk with their copper tubing, plumbing flanges and unique designs, each is made with function in mind. Onstage, acclaimed acoustic artists such as the Milk Carton Kids, Tom Brosseau and Della Mae have all embraced Ear Trumpet microphones. read more

Episode 816, with Indigo Girl Amy Ray, Della Mae, The Teetotallers, Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, Karen Staley.

Bill Cody with Della Mae, recorded December 9th, 2013 at WSM Radio in Nashville.   Kimber, Celia, Courtney, Shelby & Jenni Lyn were making their debut on the Grand Ole Opry and stopped by our WSM studios to visit.  Find out more at: http://dellamae.com/

DELLA MAE is five women that are are turning heads, winning hearts, and quickly becoming a household name in acoustic, folk, roots, and bluegrass music. The band are all seasoned performers who have won countless contests and shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Del McCoury, Leon Russell, and Laurie Lewis. PEARL AND THE BEARD are three voices, one cello, one guitar, one glockenspiel, one melodica, several drums, one accordion, ninety-six teeth, and one soul. The band's genre-bending and expectation-defying sound has since burst the trio out of the confines of the New York music scene opening for Ani DiFranco and Dar Willliams. The band's current release is "Killing the Darlings."