Podcast appearances and mentions of John Leventhal

Shaken baby syndrome has been discredited, criticized, and even classified as “junk science” by a New Jersey judge, so why is it often being treated as settled fact in hospitals and courtrooms? The neuroscience researcher Cyrille Rossant was plunged headfirst into the controversy of shaken baby syndrome, now called “abusive head trauma,” when his child was believed to have been shaken by a nanny. After years of research, Rossant is now a leading voice among skeptics who say shaken baby syndrome isn't backed by scientific proof.  Further reading:  Shaken Baby Syndrome: Investigating the Abusive Head Trauma Controversy, co-authored by Cyrille Rossant  “How Antiscience Creates Confusion About the Diagnosis of Abusive Head Trauma,” by John Leventhal, et al.  “No Science Supports the Diagnostic Methods for Abusive Head Trauma,” by Cyrille Rossant, et al.  “False Confessions: Causes, Consequences, and Implications for Reform,” by Saul Kassin  Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can now listen to the Public Song Project on a record player near you! We've curated an LP of this year's standout tracks -- from artists including Bela Fleck, Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, Rhiannon Giddens, and The Lemon Twigs -- and put them on a limited edition vinyl pressing. Producers Simon Close and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen join for a Listening Party.

What is the best speaker for my Deluxe Reverb, is one of the most asked questions of all-time. A friend recently asked me about doing an episode on this topic, and added that I should give it some added weightiness by finding out what all the pros I know use. So I queried Brent Mason, John Leventhal, Tom Bukovac, Duke Levine, Luke McQeary, JD Simo, Guthrie Trapp, Redd Volkaert, Steve Wariner, James Pennebaker, Jeff King, Jerry McPherson, Rob McNelley, Jedd Hughes, Stuie French, Ryan Wariner, Andy Reiss, Derek Wells, and Kenny Vaughan to find out what they prefer in their Deluxe Reverb. I thought we would have a huge variety of speakers, but surprisingly, it really came down to 3-types. Today we compare those 3 varieties, and look at their strengths and weaknesses. We also look at the stock speakers that were shipped with vintage (1963-1967) BF Deluxe Reverb amps, and why most players don't use them.Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/askzac/To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/#askzac #deluxereverb #zacchildsSupport the show

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Tips and tricks to help you unlock a wider array of tones from your Telecaster. We look at a combination of picking hand placement, and some counter-intuitive pickup choices to create a wider array of sounds from the simple 2-pickup Tele. Rosanne Cash performing "500 Miles" with John Leventhal on guitarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_XgghFZt1o#askzacSupport the Show.

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by singing/songwriting duo and dear friends, Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal. Together, Rosanne and John have made seven albums including the three-time Grammy winning The River & the Thread, Black Cadillac, The List, 10 Song Demo, Rules of Travel and She Remembers Everything, alongside dozens of projects and thousands of live performances. John was the composer on the Big Stone Gap movie soundtrack, which includes signature hits from Rosanne. This year, you can join Rosanne and John on tour. Follow the link for upcoming tour dates in a city near you:  https://www.rumblestriprecords.net/ Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Six-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer John Leventhal joins us this week to talk about 'Rumble Strip,' his long-awaited debut solo album! John tells us why, after five decades in the music business, he decided to make a solo album. We chat about his writing process, the home studio he and partner Rosanne Cash have in NYC, the gear that he used on the album, his favorite microphones, and his go-to acoustic tuning (CGDGBE). Also discussed are the influence of Ry Cooder on his playing, the magic found in old Gibson flattops (and '60s Guilds), and why John tries to ignore industry trends when he's working as a producer. Finally, we talk about a very special feature in the Fretboard Journal's 54th issue on a Martin that belonged to John's father-in-law, Johnny Cash. 'Rumble Strip' can be streamed now in all the usual places or visit  https://www.rumblestriprecords.net/ Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal print edition and reserve your copy of Fretboard Journal 54: https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription Register for our 2024 Fretboard Summit in Chicago (Aug 23-25): https://fretboardsummit.org/ This week's show is sponsored by: StewMac: https://stewmac.sjv.io/R5jvRR (Affiliate link) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.com Izotope: https://www.izotope.com (Use the code FRET10 to save 10%) Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a new Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans and loaded with bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/Fretboard_Journal  

Episode 276: John Leventhal is one of the quiet achievers of American roots music going back more than 30 years. Early on as a guitar player in his native New York City, he connected with Jim Lauderdale and Shawn Colvin, co-writing and producing their debut albums. He met his wife Rosanne Cash as they worked on the pivotal album The Wheel (see Episode 269). He's produced some epic albums since then for William Bell, Sarah Jarosz, and others, winning numerous Grammy and Americana awards in the process. At last, he lent his guitar and studio skills to making the solo debut album Rumble Strip. Rosanne is there for some duo vocals, but otherwise it's warm and tuneful instrumentals that foreground some of the lovely textures and grooves that have been behind so many albums we've loved. This all made for a fascinating conversation.

This week, six-time Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and virtuoso guitarist John Leventhal—see Shawn Colvin's A Few Small Repairs; his wife, Rosanne Cash's The River and the Thread—discusses the song that first hipped him to the genius of Willie, 1975's “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” He describes it with a producer's ultimate praise, calling it a record that seems to exist outside of any era, before getting into his session work with the Hall of Fame band that backed Willie on 1993's Across the Borderline, plus the reasons he thinks of Willie as a cross between legendary Nashville guitarist Grady Martin and Pablo Picasso...and his late father-in-law, Johnny Cash, as a cross between Elvis and Abe Lincoln.

Guitarist and songwriter John Leventhal has spent almost a half century producing, playing for, and co-writing with some of the music world's most familiar names – Elvis Costello, Shawn Colvin, Jim Lauderdale, Marc Cohn, Joan Osborne, Sarah Jarosz, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Willie Nelson, and of course, Rosanne Cash, to whom Leventhal is married. He's won a fistful of Grammys, but the one thing he hasn't done in all that time is a solo record. Until now. Rumble Strip is a collection of instrumentals, a few songs, and a surprising cover or two. John Leventhal plays some of these tunes in-studio. 1. Floyd Cramer's Dream 2. JL's Hymn No. 2 3. That's All I Know About Arkansas

FTB podcast #548 features 2 songs from 4 new albums, featuring John Leventhal, Willi Carlisle, Sister Sadie, Jim Kweskin.  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9368

Episode 269:  Rosanne Cash says she's a forward-looking artist and thinker, not prone to looking back. But when she regained control over the master recording of her 1993 album The Wheel, it prompted an idea. She's launched the new label Rumble Strip Records with John Leventhal, the producer and guitarist she fell in love with while working on it with him. Cash, one of the most fascinating and sophisticated roots musicians and a founding figure of the Americana movement, calls The Wheel a “watershed” for her in many ways beyond her new life with Leventhal. She'd moved to New York where she's lived ever since. And she branched away from the country mainstream. The re-issue of The Wheel, now out for the first time on vinyl, prompted a riveting conversation. Also in the hour, Colorado-reared newcomer Jobi Riccio.

John Leventhal returns to go in-depth on his first solo album, Rumble Strip. We discuss his process of composing, recording, and the gear he used to create the 16 poignant tracks on the album. Leventhal also discusses his signature acoustic guitar tones that utilize both the natural "acoustic" sound, plus an "electric" sound hole pickup run-through effects and a tube amplifier. He also weighs in on the 30th-anniversary re-release of The Wheel, his first collaboration with his wife, noted singer-songwriter, Rosanne Cash. John is a multi-Grammy Award-winning producer and musician. A short list of Leventhal's collaborators includes Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin, Rosanne Cash, William Bell, and Sarah Jarosz. Rumble Strip - Release Date January 26th, 2024 https://music.apple.com/us/album/rumble-strip/1713810040

John Leventhal returns to go in-depth on his first solo album, Rumble Strip. We discuss his process of composing, recording, and the gear he used to create the 16 poignant tracks on the album. Leventhal also discusses his signature acoustic guitar tones that utilize both the natural "acoustic" sound, plus an "electric" sound hole pickup run-through effects and a tube amplifier. He also weighs in on the 30th-anniversary re-release of The Wheel, his first collaboration with his wife, noted singer-songwriter, Rosanne Cash.John is a multi-Grammy Award-winning producer and musician. A short list of Leventhal's collaborators includes Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin, Rosanne Cash, William Bell, and Sarah Jarosz. Rumble Strip - Release Date January 26th, 2024https://music.apple.com/us/album/rumble-strip/1713810040To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/#askzac #johnleventhal #rosannecashSupport the show

This Day in Legal History: Kent State Shooting SettlementOn January 4, 1979, a significant chapter in American legal and civil rights history was marked by the state of Ohio's out-of-court settlement with victims and families affected by the tragic events at Kent State University. Nearly a decade earlier, on May 4, 1970, the country was shaken by an incident where National Guardsmen opened fire during a student protest at the university, leading to the loss of lives and numerous injuries.This day symbolizes a pivotal moment of acknowledgment and reparation by the state, as the settlement recognized the suffering and trauma endured by those involved. It served not just as a financial resolution but also as a public statement on the gravity of the events that transpired.The Kent State shooting had been a watershed moment in the history of civil protests and government response in the United States. Students had gathered to protest against the Vietnam War, embodying the widespread sentiment and unrest of the era. The response of the National Guard, which escalated to gunfire, became a subject of intense scrutiny and debate, highlighting the complex dynamics between civil rights, governmental authority, and public safety.The settlement of January 4, 1979, while not undoing the past, represented a form of closure for many involved. It was a reminder of the legal system's role in providing recourse and recognition to victims of such incidents. This event continues to be remembered as an essential reminder of the delicate balance between state authority and citizens' right to peaceful protest, a balance that remains ever-relevant in today's civic discourse.Former President Donald Trump's appeal of a Colorado ruling, which barred him from the 2024 presidential ballot, may compel the U.S. Supreme Court to make a significant decision regarding his election prospects. This situation arises from Colorado and Maine's unique legal decisions, based on Trump's actions preceding the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, to disqualify him under a constitutional clause related to insurrection or rebellion. Legal experts anticipate that the Supreme Court, with its conservative majority, including three Trump appointees, faces a critical and potentially divisive decision. The court's ruling could significantly impact U.S. democracy, as states currently hold varying standards for office eligibility.The case hinges on the interpretation of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment's disqualification clause, previously unused to deem a presidential candidate ineligible. This clause prohibits anyone who engaged in insurrection or rebellion, after taking an oath to support the U.S. Constitution, from holding office. Trump's legal team argues that this clause does not apply to U.S. presidents and that the question of presidential eligibility is for Congress to decide.The Supreme Court's involvement in Trump's legal battles is not new. Despite his influence in appointing three justices, Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the court for not supporting his claims, particularly regarding the 2020 election results. The court has previously sidestepped cases related to Trump's eligibility and allegations of election fraud.This situation draws parallels with the Bush v. Gore case in 2000, though the current context is marked by greater public polarization and perceived fragility of democracy. Legal experts suggest that a unanimous or near-unanimous ruling from the court could help preserve its legitimacy, signaling that the decision transcends partisan lines. The outcome of this case is set to have profound implications on the upcoming election and the public's perception of the judiciary's role in politics.Trump's Colorado appeal may force US Supreme Court to rule on his future | ReutersMichael Cohen's attorney, David Schwartz, has requested a Manhattan federal judge to forgo sanctions against him for including fake case citations in court papers. These citations, mistakenly generated by the AI program Google Bard, were provided to Schwartz by Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer. Cohen, who is set to be a key witness against Trump in a criminal trial, admitted to inadvertently creating these fictitious citations.Schwartz acknowledged his error and responsibility, stating he had relied too much on Cohen instead of directly communicating with another lawyer on the case, E. Dayna Perry. He believed that Perry, not Cohen, had been responsible for researching the cases. The cited cases were part of Cohen's effort to conclude his supervised release after imprisonment for campaign finance violations.Perry, in a separate filing, countered Schwartz's claims, suggesting he had no basis to believe she was the source of the cases and criticized his attention to detail. Schwartz, who is represented by retired judges Barry Kamins and John Leventhal, refrained from responding to Perry's personal remarks. This incident comes amid a broader context where Cohen is a witness in New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud case against Trump and is expected to testify in a criminal case related to Trump's alleged falsification of business records.Michael Cohen's lawyer asks court to spare sanctions over made-up cases | ReutersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been ordered by a federal appeals court to reassess its decision to prohibit two e-cigarette liquid manufacturers from marketing their products. This ruling, a 9-5 decision from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, reverses a July 2022 verdict by a three-judge panel of the same court. The majority opinion, penned by Circuit Judge Andrew Oldham, criticized the FDA for not considering the companies' detailed marketing plans aimed at preventing youth abuse, despite previously stating the importance of such plans.Eric Heyer, the lawyer for Triton Distribution and Vapetasia LLC, expressed satisfaction with the court's decision and urged the FDA to clarify the requirements for product approval. The FDA, which categorized e-cigarettes as tobacco products under the Tobacco Control Act in 2016, initially recognized e-cigarettes as potential aids for adult smokers transitioning from traditional cigarettes. However, it faced pressure to limit flavored e-cigarettes due to a surge in youth vaping.Triton and Vapetasia had sought approval for products with flavors like sour grape and pink lemonade, and names such as "Jimmy The Juice Man Strawberry Astronaut" and "Suicide Bunny Bunny Season." The FDA, which had rejected over a million applications since 2021 including those from Triton and Vapetasia, found no evidence of these products benefiting adult smokers. As of November, the agency had approved only 23 e-cigarette products, all tobacco-flavored. Circuit Judge Catharina Haynes, dissenting, argued that the FDA's decision was reasonable, as the products lacked proven benefits for adults.FDA ordered to reconsider denial of approval for vape products | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Thirty years ago, Rosanne Cash experienced an all-encompassing transformation. She had just left Nashville, her major label record deal and her marriage. She was living in New York and found herself falling in love with her producer, the guitarist John Leventhal. Her previous album Interiors had set the stage for the new Rosanne. With her landmark album, The Wheel, Cash and Leventhal came together to work on a brand new sound for the artist, who had a well established career in mainstream country along with multiple #1 radio hits. She blew it all up for love! Cash had been unhappy and was yearning to live a life of authenticity in her music and her personal life. Three decades later, she's reissued The Wheel and is ready to TALK ABOUT IT.In our conversation, Rosanne addresses the inner critic and how she's come to harness its power for good in the editing process. She took a painting class, where she painted a picture of her inner critic and has never looked back. After her divorce, she struggled with motherhood while trying not to ruin her kids' lives. She looks back now with regrets and guilt as most mothers do. Her saving grace is that she was not a normal mom. Her oldest daughter assures her that she would not want a normal mom. We also talk about John's upcoming solo debut album and why the two have established their own record label. Rosanne Cash is a treasure and I very much appreciated this deep dive into such a pivotal moment in her career and life!Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/ Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknews Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The iconic Rosanne Cash joins Carmel Holt this week to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her landmark album, The Wheel. A unique and deeply significant album anniversary that doubles as a romantic one for its co-producers, Rosanne Cash and her now-husband and creative partner, John Leventhal, as well as a watershed moment in Rosanne's life and now 45-year career.

On this day in legal history, we have another dark period in United States Supreme Court history–on November 3, 1884, the Supreme Court ruled in Elk v. Wilkins that John Elk, a Winnebago man, was not a citizen entitled to protection of the 14th and 15th Amendments of the US constitution.Today we delve into a disheartening chapter of the United States Supreme Court annals with the case of Elk v. Wilkins, 112 U.S. 94, decided on November 3, 1884. The case centered around John Elk, a member of the Winnebago Tribe, who argued that his residence in Omaha, Nebraska accorded him citizenship under the recently adopted Fourteenth Amendment. The crux of the argument lay in the interpretation of the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” within the amendment, which Elk contended included Native Americans residing off reservations.The Supreme Court, however, held in a 7-2 decision that Elk was not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States at birth merely by virtue of his domicile within the United States. The majority opinion, penned by Justice Gray, drew a sharp distinction between allegiance by birth within the territorial dominion and mere residence. It underscored the prevailing notion of the era that tribal nations held a distinct status, which placed them outside the immediate jurisdiction of the U.S., hence their members were exempt from the automatic citizenship provision of the Fourteenth Amendment.The dissenting opinions, though obviously in the minority, recognized the grave injustice and marginalization inflicted upon Native Americans. Justice John Marshall Harlan, nicknamed “The Great Dissenter” owing to his penchant for getting the argument right in his dissents, authored a contrary opinion. The dissenters argued for a broader interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment, contending that its framers intended to extend citizenship to all persons born within the territorial limits of the United States. The case underscored the Supreme Court's complicity in perpetuating the marginalization of Native Americans during that epoch.The implications of Elk v. Wilkins were profound and far-reaching, fostering a climate of legal exclusivity and racial discrimination. It wasn't until over half a century later, with the enactment of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, that all Native Americans were granted U.S. citizenship. This case remains a bleak reminder of the judicial hurdles marginalized groups have faced in their fight for equality and recognition under the law. Through its narrow interpretation of citizenship, the Court in Elk v. Wilkins reflected and reinforced the prejudiced attitudes of its time, contributing to a legacy of disenfranchisement that took many decades to begin to undo.After a month-long trial, Sam Bankman-Fried, associated with the FTX exchange, was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, following a fast deliberation by the Manhattan jury. This verdict came as a victory for Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams, marking a significant prosecution in the crypto sphere. Bankman-Fried, once at the helm of a $32 billion valued FTX, now faces a potential maximum of 20 years in prison for each serious charge, with sentencing scheduled for March. The prosecution accused him of orchestrating a large-scale fraud, diverting FTX customer funds to an affiliated hedge fund, Alameda Research, for risky investments and personal expenditures, eventually leading to the bankruptcy of both entities.This case underscored vulnerabilities within the crypto sector, stirring diverse industry reactions. Some saw it as a step towards a more regulated future, while others saw it as a testament to the sector's inherent flaws attracting criminal activities. Unlike other high-profile fraud cases, the verdict here was reached swiftly, contrasting notably with the eight-day deliberations in the fraud cases of Elizabeth Holmes and Bernie Ebbers. The trial revealed a complex narrative with testimonies from Bankman-Fried's close associates, all implicating him in the fraud, showcasing the human drama entwined with the legal proceedings.Bankman-Fried's defense portrayed him as a dedicated individual caught in a deteriorating situation, while Ari Redbord highlighted the case's significance due to the size of the fraud and Bankman-Fried's fall from grace. The conviction paints a grim picture for Bankman-Fried, whose legal team is considering an appeal, reflecting an ongoing saga of legal battles within the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency markets.SBF Faces Decades in Prison After Swift Guilty Verdict (4)In a preliminary verdict, a California State Bar Court judge found John Eastman, an attorney for former President Trump, culpable on 11 counts of moral and legal violations, concerning his alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This followed 32 days of testimony, with Judge Yvette Roland indicating that the case would proceed to rebuttal and aggravation phases. Eastman, earlier on, invoked his First Amendment rights, claiming his statements were made as a private citizen, not as counsel to Trump, especially concerning remarks made before the Jan. 6 Capitol raid.Eastman, a former law professor, upheld his stance that illegalities in ballot counting and local election authorities' actions without legislative authorization invalidated the election. He also testified that Vice President Mike Pence had the authority to delay electoral ballot counting to allow states to resolve disputes, a claim refuted by Pence's and White House legal counsel. The trial, aiming potentially to revoke Eastman's license, is set to continue with closing arguments and testimonies from election officials.Stanford University political science professor Justin Grimmer criticized Eastman's analysis methodology, particularly regarding signature rejection rates on absentee ballots in Georgia, labeling the assumptions and errors in Eastman's court filings as “ridiculous.” Grimmer, through his testimony, highlighted that 90% of the lower rejection rates were due to early ballot returns and changes in absentee ballot envelope design, discrediting Eastman's claims. His stance was supported by a National Academy of Sciences article he co-authored, debunking statistical claims challenging the 2020 election outcome.The upcoming aggravation phase will see election professionals providing evidence against Eastman, emphasizing the harm caused by false claims of election fraud, including harassment of election officials and undermined public trust. Eastman will have an opportunity to rebut evidence before the post-trial briefing deadline on Nov. 22. Judge Roland will then have 90 days to issue a decision, subject to appeal, with the California Supreme Court making the final judgment on disciplinary actions against Eastman.Eastman Preliminarily Found Culpable in California Bar Trial (1)Nascar, along with Rev Racing, a team it supports for developing female and minority drivers, has been accused of exhibiting bias against white men amid its diversity initiatives, according to claims by America First Legal, a conservative legal group led by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller. Miller, you will remember, is the gent that went after Kellogg's, accusing them of making Pop-Tarts gay. His group has approached the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate the alleged "illegal discrimination against White, male Americans" by Nascar and Rev Racing. Over the recent year, America First Legal has leveled accusations against numerous companies, like Morgan Stanley, Major League Baseball, McDonald's, and Starbucks, asserting that their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are discriminatory.The EEOC has not yet publicly responded to these requests from America First Legal, which if pursued, could potentially place the agency in a challenging position of scrutinizing corporate measures intended to diminish workplace discrimination. The conservative group argues that the DEI initiatives by Nascar and Rev Racing, which include a "diversity driver development program," "diversity pit crew development program," and a "NASCAR diversity internship program," infringe on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits discrimination based on race and sex.These programs initially stated they were designed for women and ethnic minorities but were amended on September 1 to express a focus on applicants from "diverse backgrounds and experiences," as per the information in the letter from America First Legal to the EEOC. Despite this change in phrasing, the group contends that Nascar and Rev Racing persist in executing unlawful hiring practices under the guise of a "diverse backgrounds and experiences" rebranding. As of now, a spokesperson for Nascar has not provided a comment regarding these allegations.Nascar Accused of Bias Against White Men in Diversity EffortsEric Trump is anticipated to undergo further questioning in a New York fraud trial concerning the Trump Organization's alleged inflation of asset values to obtain favorable terms from lenders and insurers. Despite his claims of being unaware of the financial estimates of various assets under scrutiny, evidence presented in court suggests Eric Trump was part of the decision-making process regarding asset valuations. Judge Arthur Engoron has already established that fraudulent inflation occurred, with the trial now focusing on determining the penalties. New York Attorney General Letitia James is advocating for substantial penalties, including up to $250 million in fines and a prohibition on the Trumps owning companies in New York.Eric Trump has denounced the allegations, accusing James and Engoron of political bias, which has resulted in a $15,000 fine for violating a limited gag order. The trial, expected to run through December, is part of multiple legal challenges faced by the Trump family, amidst Donald Trump's efforts to secure the Republican presidential nomination for the upcoming election, despite facing 91 felony charges across four separate criminal cases. The trial has also featured testimonies from other key figures, including Michael Cohen and Donald Jr., both shedding light on the inner workings of the Trump Organization's asset valuation processes during Donald Trump's presidency.Eric Trump to face more tough questions in NY court about fraud | ReutersOn November 2, attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor and personal lawyer to former President Donald Trump, appealed to the Washington, D.C., Board of Professional Responsibility to dismiss a recommendation aimed at disbarment concerning his involvement in a lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. Giuliani's lawyers argued his role was minor in the suit which sought to nullify numerous votes in Pennsylvania. John Leventhal, Giuliani's attorney, mentioned the lawsuit was inherently flawed, and Giuliani had little scope to enhance it upon his involvement.In July, a committee proposed Giuliani's disbarment, citing violations of two legal ethics rules associated with the "frivolous" lawsuit. It highlighted Giuliani's unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voter fraud. Hamilton "Phil" Fox, leading the D.C. disciplinary office, stressed that a lesser sanction than disbarment would be "virtually meaningless," criticizing Giuliani for showing no remorse.In the hearing, board members queried if the lack of sanctions by federal judges, who had dismissed Giuliani's lawsuit earlier, should be considered. Fox responded that the professional rules in discussion do not necessitate a prior judicial misconduct finding. Barry Kamins, another lawyer for Giuliani, found it concerning that the committee seemed to overlook Giuliani's past achievements, although board chair Bernadette Sargeant questioned if these accomplishments enabled him to pursue a frivolous lawsuit.The nine-member board plans to deliver its opinion later, with the D.C. Court of Appeals having the ultimate authority on disciplinary decisions regarding D.C.-licensed lawyers. This development is part of Giuliani's broader legal challenges, as he alongside Trump and other attorneys, faces criminal charges in Georgia's Fulton County for purportedly assisting in efforts to overturn the election results, charges to which Giuliani has pleaded not guilty.Giuliani urges ethics board to reject D.C. disbarment bid over election case | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On the show this week is William Bell, an incredible vocalist and legendary soul songwriter from Memphis. William was the first male artist signed to Stax Records in the early 60's and it's an honor to have him join me today to talk about his experiences. He grew up singing in church but quickly moved to the vibrant nightclub scene on Beale Street in Memphis where he worked with his vocal group The Del Rios at many of the venues there. He was first signed to Stax Records in the early 60's, primarily as a songwriter, but also as an artist. Other Stax artists at the time included Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Booker T and the MG's, Sam and Dave, and The Staple Singers. William wrote one of the label's first hits with “You Don't Miss Your Water” in 1961, and had several other releases and hits but his tenure at Stax was truncated in the mid-60's when he enlisted in the army. When he returned to Memphis and the Stax world, he wrote more classic soul tunes like “Everybody Loves A Winner” and ”Any Other Way”, as well as the blues mega-hit “Born Under A Bad Sign”, which he tailored directly for Albert King (including whispering the lyrics in his ear as King sang the song for his record). That song has also been covered by Cream, Jimi Hendrix and Etta James, among many others.Bell's successes continued through the 70's and 80's writing and recording more hit soul tunes, and having songs covered by artists like Eric Clapton, Lou Rawls, Rod Stewart, and Billy Idol.In 2017 William collaborated with the incredible producer and guitarist John Leventhal to make his album “This Is Where I Live” which brought him in front of a new audience and won him a Grammy award. That killer album was followed by 2023's “One Day Closer To Home”. We'll be hearing lots more from William Bell in the years to come, so make sure you check his dates at williambellmusic.com and go so him live!Be sure to listen to the Accompanying Songs Playlist which contains some of the artist's work, plus many of the songs we discuss on the show:Playlist on Spotify / Playlist on Apple MusicIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show with a donation or Patreon subscriptionThe show's website can be found at www.makersandshakerspodcast.comYour fearless host, Steve Dawson can be found at www.stevedawson.ca Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/mmasspodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Support the Channel:Tip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo - AskZacOr check out my store at  - www.askzac.comLearning to play guitar in the 80s, my only reference to fuzz was articles about Jimi Hendrix, SRV, and Eric Johnson in either Guitar World or Guitar Player magazines. When I finally got to play the fuzz pedals that became available in the 90s, like those made by Fulltone, they were just not to my liking. They seemed way over the top, and not useable in the music that I was playing. I lost interest in fuzz until my good buddy Austin showed me his Analog Man Sun Face Fuzz, and I immediately ordered one from Mike. Besides fuzz, I also hit on some pointers on using capos with electric guitar after pushing them in my John Leventhal episode.Gear for this video1957 Fender Esquire with added neck pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain.Strings: Gabriel Tenorio NíquelPuro Pure Nickel Strings 10-46Pick:Blue Chip TPR 35Amp:1965 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion Vintage 30 speaker, and bright cap clipped on the vibrato channel.Effects used:Analog Man Sunface 2N #askzac #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

To Support the Channel:Tip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo - AskZacOr check out my store at  - www.askzac.comJohn Leventhal is a favorite, and his work in the early 90s acted as a musical roadmap for a young Texas Honky Tonk guitarist trying to stay afloat in the world of pop/folk/singer-songwriter music. In this episode, I look at 7 concepts that I have stolen from Leventhal, that are very worthy of checking out for yourself.Print interview with JLhttps://www.askzac.com/post/john-leve...Truetone Lounge video interview with JL   • John Leventhal | ...    JL Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/68D...Gear for this video1957 Fender Esquire with added neck pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain.Strings: Gabriel Tenorio NíquelPuro Pure Nickel Strings 10-46Pick:Blue Chip TPR 35Amp:1964 Vox JMI AC10 with 12" Celestion Blue Alnico Speaker in a custom cab built by Kyle Bollendorf. Effects used:Mirage compressor pedalLine 6 Echo Park9v power via Truetone CS6  https://amzn.to/3gnJQPWAmp Tremolo #askzac #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

To celebrate 100 years of Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson, we invited 11 distinguished guests to share their stories and reflect on his legacy. You'll hear from a range of talented musicians, producers, and makers—including bluegrass titan Peter Rowan, monumental mandolinist Sierra Hull, flatpicking ace David Grier, and more. From poignant memories to laugh-out-loud moments, we explore this great guitarist's far-reaching and enduring influence on roots music and our lives.Support the show:Join our community on PatreonMake a one-time donation on PayPalLeave a review on Apple Podcasts (This helps other guitarists find the show and helps us. We really appreciate it!)Thanks to our guests: Alan Barnosky; B Townes; Beppe Gambetta; David Grier; David Mathis; John Leventhal; Lindsay Craven; Mitch Greenhill; Peter Rowan; Sierra Hull; Tommy Emmanuel.Additional Resources:Read this 1993 interview with Doc Watson from the Acoustic Guitar archives.Take a flatpicking master class with Alan Barnosky, where you'll learn to think and play like the greats, including Watson.Learn more about Merlefest.Learn more about the Doc Watson Signature Model from Gallagher Guitar.Recommended Listening:I Am a Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100The Best Of Doc Watson, 1964-1968Doc & Merle Watson's Guitar AlbumTrouble in Mind: The Doc Watson Country Blues CollectionFoundation: The Doc Watson Guitar Instrumental CollectionThe Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Alan Barnosky.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including:Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditorial Director: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon.Support the show

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - www.askzac.comFor years, I lugged around a huge pedalboard that weighed as much as a combo amp. After making multiple trips to my car for all my gear, I started getting weary of the big board. Through doing the Truetone Lounge interviews, I got to see quite a few large boards, but I was most intrigued by the players that got the most from small pedalboards. The two minimalistic cats that stuck out were Guthrie Trapp and John Leventhal. Both had small boards and both created a variety of wonderful tones with simple rigs. It was then that I decided to make my own, minimalistic grab & go board.My Pedalboard essentials:EBS Low-Profile patch cables https://amzn.to/2yEWc2DMono Lite Plus Board https://amzn.to/2SHNibyTruetone CS6 Power Supply https://amzn.to/38S9rZKGear used in Video:2019 Danocaster Blackguard (1953 Telecaster Style) with Ron Ellis 52T (Bridge) and Julian Lage (Neck)https://danocaster.com/Strings: Ernie Ball 10,13,15, 24, 32, 42. Nickel-Plated Steel. A non-pure nickel variation of the famous Rock-N-Roll set.  Amp:1965 Deluxe Reverb amp with Celestion V30 speakerEffects used:TC PolytuneMirage compressor pedalAnalogMan Boss TR-2 TremoloIbanez Mostortion OverdriveBoss DM-3 DelayLine 6 Echo Park Delay9v power via Truetone CS6  Support the show

To Support the Channel:Tip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacOr check out my store at  - www.askzac.comIn the Daniel Lanois autobiography, Soul Mining, Lanois tells of using Bill Lawrence soundhole pickups, a trick he learned from U2's The Edge. After reading, I was reminded of an interview I did with John Leventhal for Vintage Guitar Magazine back in 2017. When interviewing John, he spoke of his live electric setup, and that of his acoustic, that was a bit more complex than most as he used both an internal transducer going to a DI box, and a soundhole pickup through effects into a guitar amp. In this episode of Ask Zac, I talk about how to use the "Leventhal" dual-pickup setup, and what it has to offer.My June 2017 Vintage Guitar Magazine print interview with John Leventhalhttps://www.vintageguitar.com/32017/j...My Truetone Lounge Video interview with Leventhal   • John Leventhal | ...  Clip of JL using the dual-pickup system with R&B great, William Bell   • William Bell - "T...  Gear used:Waterloo WL-14 Ladder Braced guitarD'Addario EJ26 Phosphor Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Strings80's Bill Lawrence soundhole pickupMedium Gauge pickEffects:Boss Volume PedalMirage CompressorBoss TR-2 TremoloLine 6 Echo ParkTruetone CS6 power supply https://amzn.to/38S9rZKAmp:1965 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion Vintage 30 Speaker #askzac #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

John Leventhal is a multiple Grammy Award-winning producer, guitarist and songwriter who has been steering the ship on many albums and musical projects over the last 40 years. John first came onto most people's radar when he produced Shawn Colvin's successful debut album “Steady On”. They collaborated again in 1996 on “A Few Small Repairs” which was a smash hit. Coming up in the New York live music scene, John also worked with Jim Lauderdale in those years and produced Jim's debut as well. A late bloomer to music and the electric guitar, John has developed a subtle yet complex and unmistakeable sound that has kept him working as a live musician and producer for artists like William Bell, Marc Cohn, Sara Jarosz, and Rodney Crowell. Leventhal has also produced a slew of successful and acclaimed albums with his wife of many years, Rosanne Cash. As a songwriter, he's penned songs for Tedeschi Trucks, Vince Gill, George Strait, Patty Loveless, and many more. John has (finally!) made his debut solo album which he is threatening to release sometime this year, called “Rumble Strip”. I've heard it, can vouch for its awesomeness, and we talk about it on the show, although you won't be able to hear it for some months yet! John is a bit elusive - he doesn't have a website, but watch for the new album, and he'll be out on tour with Rosanne Cash - you can find info on their dates at www.rosannecash.comListen to the accompanying playlist for this episode here, which features the artist's own music, plus many of the songs that were discussed during the show.This episode is brought to you by Izotope - check out their amazing recording software at: www.izotope.comThanks for your support, and your fearless host, Steve Dawson can be found at: www.stevedawson.ca

Based in Austin, TX, Tom was the drummer and music director for singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen from 1997 until Robert retired from touring in September of 2022. Before that, he was the original drummer for the Dixie Chicks. In addition, he has been very active as a freelance drummer, both live and in the studio, for a variety of artists including Cross Canadian Ragweed, the Platters, Bo Diddley, Ricky Skaggs, Larry Coryell, Tyler Childers and Lee Ann Womack..... As a member of the Austin City Limits "All Star House Band", he has performed with Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Jeff Bridges, Doyle Bramhall II, Gary Clark Jr, Jimmy Vaughn, Joe Ely, Brittany Howard, Taj Majal, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell, Chris Isaak, Neko Case, Brandi Carlisle, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, Ry Cooder, Raul Malo, Norah Jones, Ruthie Foster, Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, Alejandro Escovedo, Sheila E, Wilco, Marcia Ball, the Flatlanders, and Brittney Spencer.   Some Things That Came Up:  1:30 PASIC 4:50 Austin City Limits All Star Band  6:45 Being the original drummer with The Dixie Chicks 12:40 The Dallas scene  16:00 Live Free or Die  18:00 75th Anniversary of the UNT Jazz Program  25:45 How the economy affects creating a music scene 28:00 Advocacy for Austin Musicians and affecting change  31:45 Making the effort to help others and give back  35:40 The thrill of starting a new career chapter  38:30 Drum RX 47:00 Working with Robert Earl Keen for 25 years and recording with him  48:30 Getting the big gig through Lloyd Maines  50:00 Learn the show that changes every night!  52:00 Charting the show and being over prepared  53:30 New set lists 10 minutes before the show  56:00 The two hour farewell show  65:00 The retirement meeting  70:30 Survival strategy=being over prepared, conveying confidence,  71:40 working with ex student Norah Jones  75:20 Being open to all suggestions from all musicians  71:00 The Gear  79:20 Heroes=Gadd and Porcaro. Studying with Rick Latham.  84:20 Count Offs, clicks, loops and controlling feel and stage volume.  88:20 The FAST 5    Contact:  www.tomvanschaik.com Twitter: @tvsdrumr Insta: @tvsdrumr           The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Pre Order Rich's new book:  https://www.amazon.com/Making-Country-Music-Insiders-Industry/dp/1538172518/   Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Join us us for an in-depth discussion on the songwriting process and the importance of following your ear with trailblazing singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz. We explore her evolution as a multi-instrumentalist, her guitars, and how she leaned into the unfamiliar to create some of her most powerful music yet.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on Patreon, where you'll learn how Jarosz prepares for songwriting sessions and how her 2021 album Blue Heron Suite came to be, despite and because of the pandemic.Make a donation on PayPalPost a reviewAdditional resources:Sarah Jarosz's websiteListen to Blue Heron Suite and World on the GroundLearn to play Sarah Jarosz and John Leventhal's take on “Little Satchel”Get to know I'm With HerWatch our 2014 Session with Sarah Jarosz and this 2011 performance at the Acoustic Guitar officeThe Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including:Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditor: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensSenior Editor: Blair JacksonCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon.Support the show

My guest today on The Green Dream is Natalie Chanin, founder of Alabama Chanin, a slow fashion brand in Florence, Alabama. This year, Alabama Chanin is celebrating its 21st year in business with a new book called https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/embroidery-threads-and-stories-from-alabama-chanin-and-the-school-of-making_9781419752773/ (Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and the School of Making), about sustainability, community, artisans and makers, published by Abrams. The book's preface was written by Natalie's friend, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, who, along with her husband John Leventhal, wrote the 2014 Grammy-award winning Best American Roots Song “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5PzW1ZkGlI (A Feather's Not a Bird),” about Natalie and Alabama Chanin. On this special episode, listeners will get to hear both Natalie's story and that hit song. Read the https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WKlDmkEVHrB_Nzh7d60KB7XSAlSK9CW/view (transcript) of this episode Get to know Dana Thomas and her book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554229/fashionopolis-by-dana-thomas/ (Fashionopolis) Watch the documentary https://vimeo.com/151837870 (Stitch), from Alabama Chanin Discover the fashion brands Another Tomorrow and Phlox

Andrew Stern, one-half of the Americana duo 3 Pairs of Boots (along with his wife, Laura Arias), joins Al to discuss Rosanne Cash's 2014 album, The River & The Thread. Andrew talks about why he considers this album a “desert island” pick and how this album has influenced his own work as a producer and a musician. He also talks about 3 Pairs of Boots' upcoming release, Mighty Love.Where to keep up with Andrew and Laura…@3pairsofboots on Twitter and InstagramWebsite: 3pairsofboots.comAl is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB, and this show has accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum. Be sure to follow @youmealbum to find out in advance about upcoming guests and featured albums for this podcast.Al launched You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter earlier this year. You can subscribe for free to get Al's monthly posts, but paid subscriptions give you access to weekly posts and much more. Please consider trying a paid subscription as it also helps to support this podcast! https://youmealbum.substack.com/1:08 Andrew joins the show1:23 Andrew explains why he picked The River & The Thread for this episode7:37 Andrew talks about the ways that John Leventhal has influenced his own work10:47 Andrew discusses his process for producing an album18:25 Andrew picks out some examples of great production and arrangement from The River & The Thread26:28 Al likes how the music complements the lyrics on “Night School”27:25 Andrew explains to Al how the songs for The River & The Thread were written29:53 Lyrics are the hardest part of songwriting for Andrew33:40 Andrew finds the trajectory of Rosanne Cash's life interesting36:50 Al and Andrew talk about the theme of homecoming on The River & The Thread39:06 Al and Andrew have a difference of opinion about the album closer43:10 Al cites “The Sunken Lands” as another example of great lyrics43:55 Andrew discusses his favorite tracks on the album53:47 The River & The Thread reminds Andrew of Bob Dylan's Rough and Rowdy Ways55:59 Andrew talks about how he got used to listening to “relaxed” music1:02:08 Andrew and Laura are already working on another album1:07:00 Andrew discusses the origins of the 3 Pairs of Boots nameOutro is from “Evensong” by 3 Pairs of Boots.

America is crumbling right now because people stopped telling the truth.    Our guests are: Dr. Peter Navarro, Judge John Leventhal, Boris Epshteyn, Todd Bensman, Mark Eglinton, Joe Allen   Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join   Aired On: 06/24/2021 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews

Today on Cats at Night: Rudy Giuliani attorney, John Leventhal joined the show - To discuss the former Mayors law license being suspended.

Today on Cats At Night John Catsimatidis with guest host Lidia Curanaj discuss the biggest news in todays headlines. Congressman Peter King, George Pataki, Judge Richard Weinberg, Nelson Happy, John Leventhal, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Kathy Wylde, Jack O'Donnell joined the show.

America is crumbling right now because people stopped telling the truth.    Our guests are: Dr. Peter Navarro, Judge John Leventhal, Boris Epshteyn, Todd Bensman, Mark Eglinton, Joe Allen   Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join   Aired On: 06/24/2021 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews

A través de la plataforma Bandcamp se ha puesto a disposición de quien lo desee la descarga por 1 dólar de esta versión del clásico de Bob Dylan de 1964 “The Times They Are A-Changin’” en apoyo de Feeding America. En este caso nos encontramos con la renovada Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, acompañada por Jason Isbell, Rosanne Cash, War and Treaty y Steve Earle. La solidaridad con los más afectados por la pandemia ha movilizado a determinados artistas para hacer efectivo su apoyo. Otra de las vías es Songs From Quarantine, un proyecto liderado por Rodney Crowell que se puede descargar y en la que todos los beneficios van a parar a Music Health Alliance. Allí están Ry Cooder, Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, Keith Urban, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash con John Leventhal y los Milk Carton Kids, John Hiatt o Ronnie Dunn, entre otros. No podíamos tener mejor comienzo para nuestro TOMA UNO de hoy, en el Día Mundial de la Radio. The Next Waltz Vol, 3 de ha convertido en el álbum favorito de la Americana Music Association con canciones de Jack Ingram o Bruce Robison junto a su mujer Kelly Willis, perfectos anfitriones de esta aventura sonora en que que todo es analógico, sin ordenadores, ni efectos digitales, ni autotune. También ha regresado a la sencillez Jeremy Parsons en un nuevo álbum de mirada al pasado y esperanza de recorrer nuevos caminos. Esa mirada atrás es mucho más intensa en los Bellamy Brothers que junto a John Anderson rinden homenaje a los puntales de la country music. Por su parte, Dale Watson ha sido el apoyo sonoro de la última película de la filipina Diane Paragas sobre una emigrante de aquel país en Austin, y también nos acaba de anticipar su primer álbum instrumental con sabores propios de Sun Records en la ciudad de Memphis a la que se ha mudado en los últimos tiempos. Richie Albright, batería de Waylon Jennings desde 1961 y una leyenda de la Outlaw music, ha muerto el pasado martes y hemos querido recordarle en los Waymore's Outlaws y junto a Shooter Jennings, a quien su padre le puso Albright como segundo nombre. Y en la despedida nos alegramos especialmente por la publicación de un álbum de temas inéditos del actor Harry Dean Stanton, que recupera su inolvidable faceta musical. Escuchar audio

Vulfpeck, Marlon Williams, Kacy & Clayton, Olafur Arnolds & Bonobo, Roseanne Cash & John Leventhal, Mandolin Orange, Johnny Flynn & Cosmo Sheldrake, Sturgill Simpson. New music with a touch of Americana and world flavour

Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, John Leventhal, shares what he has been up to in 2020, and clues us into his guitar part on Shawn Colvin's "Get Out Of This House."

In Part 3, we discuss John Leventhal's gear. We cover the wealth of instruments and amps used in the studio, and the outright Spartan rig he uses on the road. Also, John plays a number of solo clips that both showcase his signature touch and tone, and pays homage to a number of his favorite guitarists. https://truetonelounge.com https://truetone.com

In Part 2, we discuss John Leventhal's 23 years of musical collaboration with wife Rosanne Cash, and his recent work with Stax Records singer and songwriter, William Bell. We go in-depth on his philosophy behind the reimagining of classic country and folk tunes on Rosanne Cash's The List, the inspiration behind her "Southern" themed album, The River & The Thread, and the thrills and challenges of making the modern soul album, This Is Where I live, with William Bell.

In Part 1 of our 3-part series with the Grammy award-winning producer John Leventhal, we discuss his early years, and why he picked up the guitar and began learning the craft of songwriting. He also describes the thrill of having his first outing as a producer result in a Grammy win for Shawn Colvin's 1989 album, Steady On. John also shares how a home studio demo tape led to him catching the attention of Marc Cohn and working on Cohn's huge hit, "Walking in Memphis." Leventhal also discusses how he met Rosanne Cash and began a collaboration that began musically and culminated in marriage.

Neil Young es otro de los artistas que no ha estado inmóvil en estos tiempos. A finales de noviembre se va a publicar el segundo volumen de sus Archivos con una caja de edición limitada que incluye 10 álbumes abarcando el periodo que va entre 1972 y 1976, con 131 canciones, de las que 12 son inéditas y hay 49 versiones nunca escuchadas hasta ahora. Uno de los mejores ejemplos es "Come Along And Say You Will", que se encuentra en el primer disco de este proyecto y que ha llamado Everybody’s Alone. Aquella canción se grabó en un período especialmente fructífero para el músico canadiense entre los álbumes Harvest y Time Fades Away. Junto a Neil Young encontramos a Kenny Buttrey en la batería, Tim Drummond como bajista y Ben Keith en el Steel guitar. Aquel tema fue habitual a comienzos de 1973 en sus conciertos, desapareciendo muy rápidamente de su repertorio. Ahora vuelve a tener la importancia que nunca debió perder. Por supuesto, no podemos olvidarnos de los músicos que tenemos más cerca, y ese es el caso de Carlos Prado & Oh Brother, una banda del País Vasco que lanzó el álbum The End of the Road hace casi un año, pero al que no han podido dar recorrido en directo debido a la pandemia. Este trabajo autoeditado tiene diez canciones propias en las que se cuida con mucho gusto las armonías vocales y en las que los aires del sur de California no les son ajenos. Con Javier Urréjola al saxo, aquí está “Second Hand Lover”, uno de los cortes que te anima a seguir confiando en ellos. Brent Cobb ha vuelto a regalarnos un disco indispensable con los mejores paisajes sonoros de ese punto de encuentro entre el country y el rock. A nivel de textos, la narrativa de este nativo de Georgia ha ganado en profundidad. Keep 'Em on They Toes expresa desde su título la necesidad de ser únicos, pero como parte de un conjunto que nos une, por lo que el respeto es la base esencial. Todo ello con la sensación de estar dando un paseo por el campo y descansar después en el porche de casa con una sensación de tranquilidad y quietud. Brent Cobb ha prescindido de su primo Dave Cobb para la producción y se ha aliado con Brad Cook. También ha preferido publicarlo en su propia compañía, Ol ’Buddy Records, en vez de en Elektra. Esta filosofía de la sencillez se muestra en canciones como “Good Times And Good Love”, con ese toque familiar que Don Williams, dio siempre a sus canciones y a su forma de vida. "Only Children", la historia inundada con un sentimiento de nostalgia de dos personajes bohemios, es una de las más bellas canciones que formaron parte de la última aventura sonora de Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit, Reunions. Tomando el relevo a The Nashville Sound, publicado tres años antes, el registro ha sido producido con la maestría habitual de su viejo amigo Dave Cobb que ha cincelado un disco en el que contribuyeron con su presencia David Crosby y Jay Buchanan, cantante de Rival Sons. Ahora, aprovechando estos tiempos de aislamiento, ha lanzado un vídeo de la canción con la que pueden sentirse identificados un buen número de jóvenes de las grandes ciudades y que se encuentra a medio camino entre American Graffiti y Pulp Fiction. Tiene como protagonista a dos adolescentes y una mochila luminiscente que se cae de la parte trasera de un camión. Jamestown Revival lo componen Jonathan Clay y Zach Chance, dos amigos de la infancia nativos de Magnolia, en Texas, y que ahora están asentados en Austin. Su nombre tiene que ver con Jamestown, en Virginia, uno de los primeros asentamientos de Estados Unidos, y su admiración por Creedence Clearwater Revival. Siempre han sido dados al minimalismo conceptual y el aislamiento, pero ahora lo expresan con mayor intensidad en su más reciente EP, A Field Guide to Loneliness, con recuerdos para quienes lo están pasando peor en esta pandemia, especialmente las personas de más edad, que resultan ser las de más riesgo. “Slow Motion Hurricane” es una de esas canciones plácidas que dan sentido al trabajo. Esta vez damos el salto hasta Asheville, en Carolina del Norte para encontrarnos con Tyler Ramsey, antiguo miembro de Band Of Horses, un compositor y cantante que hace tres años empezó a recuperar algunos de sus temas más antiguos para adaptarlos a su propia banda. Aquel proyecto quedó plasmado en For The Morning, un precioso disco de 2019 que ahora tiene continuación con un nuevo EP, Found A Picture Of You, con un puñado de versiones inesperadas, todas ellas de artistas femeninas. Desde “All Through The Night”, que cantó Cyndi Lauper a mitad de los 80, hasta “Tomorrow On The Runway” The Innocence Mission, llegamos a “Back on the Chain Gang” que los Pretenders colocaron en su tercer álbum, Learning to Crawl en el 84 y para la que ha contado con el apoyo vocal de Annie Williams. Producidas por el propio Tyler Ramsey y contando con Bill Reynols, otro de los desertores de Band of Horses, en la mesa del estudio Fleetwood Shack de Nashville, Found A Picture Of You incide en sus habilidades como guitarrista, con evidentes influencias de John Fahey y Leo Kottke. El espíritu viajero de Malin Pettersen se manifiesta en Wildhorse, el nuevo disco de esta joven noruega que ha saltado el océano para identificarse directamente con los sonidos de la Americana. Son canciones sobre viajes, búsquedas y descubrimientos, con el espíritu de un caballo salvaje. En resumen, son composiciones sobre la propia vida y cómo entender el mundo en que nos encontramos. Malin Pettersen viajó hasta Nashville para grabar este según álbum de su corta carrera junto a músicos que conocen de primera mano cómo funciona la escena de la Music City y que han estado al lado de artistas como Colter Wall o Kacey Musgraves. De esa forma nos encontramos ante una extensa paleta de colores que abarcan desde el honky tonk al country pasando por los sonidos de la Costa Oeste como en el caso de “California”, un tema perfecto para viajar con las ventanillas del coche bajadas y el volumen de la radio bien alto. Cansados de determinadas situaciones y, más aún, de determinadas posturas, Rosanne Cash y su marido, John Leventhal, han compuesto y publicado “Crawl Into The Promised Land”, una canción que transforma las emociones de un año tan inesperado como este 2020 en una oda a la resistencia del ser humano y un llamamiento al inconformismo personal. John Leventhal realizó las labores de producción, además de tocar todos los instrumentos, y para su grabación contaron con las voces de Sarah Jarosz y Jakob Leventhal. Las ganancias del sencillo se donarán al Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement, una organización educativa online para apoyar a las víctimas de linchamientos en el estado de Arkansas, donde nació el Man in Black. Por sorpresa, nos hemos encontrado con la publicación de Johnny Cash and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, un álbum que ha contado con la producción ejecutiva de John Carter Cash, hijo del Hombre de Negro y en el que se ha utilizado la voz del mítico artista en una docena de canciones clásicas para mezclarla con nuevos arreglos sinfónicos grabados en el estudio 2 de Abbey Road de Londres con la Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Así ha quedado por ejemplo “Farther Along”, una canción sureña de góspel que trata sobre el desconsuelo de un cristiano ante el aparente bienestar de los no creyentes y el sufrimiento de los justos. A lo largo del tema se insiste en que "más allá" la verdad será revelada. Ha contado con multitud de versiones desde que apareció en una edición impresa de himnos de 1911. Johnny Cash la grabó en 1975 para su álbum Johnny Cash Sings Precious Memories, el quinto dedicado a canciones religiosas de su carrera. El Johnnny Cash Show, que se grababa en el Ryman Auditorium de Nashville, estuvo en antena en la cadena de televisión ABC apenas dos años, de junio del 69 a marzo del 71, pero fue un espacio que permitió conocer a muchos de los nuevos nombres del country y el folk de la época. Johnny Cash invitó a su show semanal a artistas como Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Glenn Campbell, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition y banda de rock como la Creedence Clearwater Revival o Derek And The Dominos, que aparecieron en el escenario del Ryman un cinco de noviembre de 1970, aunque aquel programa fue emitido el 6 de enero del 71, en un espacio en el que, además de Derek and the Dominos estuvo invitado Eric Andersen. Con Carl Perkins, el guitarrista que lideraba la banda de acompañamiento de Johnny Cash, el cuarteto encabezado por Eric Clapton hizo esta versión de “Matchbox”, uno de los grandes clásicos del pionero del rock and roll. Esta versión, inédita hasta ahora, forma parte de la edición especial de Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs, que cumple 50 años desde su publicación y que saldrá a la venta el próximo 13 de noviembre como un doble CD o cuádruple LP. Un disco que contó como invitado especial con el inolvidable Duane Allman. En 1970, después de la disolución de Blind Faith, Eric Clapton decidió abandonar a Delaney & Bonnie, y llevarse a tres de sus músicos para formar Derek And The Dominos. Eran el teclista Bobby Whitlock y una base de ritmo con Carl Radle al bajo y Jim Gordon a la batería. Un nombre nombre que tiene que ver con la equivocación de quien les presentó por primera vez en concierto. En realidad, se querían llamar Derek And The Dynamics. En cualquier caso, aquel cuarteto imponente dejó para la historia Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs, un álbum con medio siglo de historia que tiene en "Layla" su tema mágico en el que el dúo de guitarras de Clapton y Duane Allman, de quien el británico decía que era el hermano musical que nunca tuvo, es inolvidable. La canción tiene que ver con la que fuera mujer de George Harrison, Pattie Boyd, con la que se casó en el 79. La letra está inspirada en el libro “Layla y Majnun”, del poeta persa Nizami, que trata sobre un hombre enamorado de una mujer a la que no puede acceder por la negativa de sus padres. Escuchar audio

Robert "Nitebob" Czaykowski is a legendary rock & roll sound engineer. For nearly 50 years, he's done front-of-house mixing for musicians both famous and infamous, consulted with musical instrument companies (there's a "Nitebob" setting on Fender Cyber-Twins), worked as a gear tech, and even served as Walter Becker's de facto "guitar pimp." During this sprawling talk (hopefully the first of many), Nitebob reflects upon years working for Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Iggy Pop, the New York Dolls, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Steely Dan, Lez Zeppelin, and REM (to name a few), talks about his early love for the guitar, explains what makes a great live mix and so much more. We think you'll love getting to know Nitebob. The Fretboard Journal Podcast is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Mono Cases. Support our show with a subscription to the Fretboard Journal magazine (get our digital/PDF version or the keepsake print edition). Our new, 46th issue is now mailing featuring John Leventhal and Rosanne Cash, Hubert Sumlin, luthier Steve Grimes and many other guitar greats. Links mentioned: Nitebob on Roadie Free Radio; Nitebob on Joseph Arthur's Come to Where I'm From; Satellite Amplifiers on the Truth About Vintage Amps Podcast; and the Fretboard Journal's tribute to the guitars of Walter Becker.

El pasado martes moría el tejano de Lubbock Mac Davis. A partir de la mitad de los 60 se le empezó a reconocer como compositor, firmando temas como "Within My Memory" (Glen Campbell) o "Somethin's Burnin" (Kenny Rogers & The First Edition). Pero, además, fue el autor de "A Little Less Conversation" y sobre todo de "In The Ghetto" para el especial de televisión de Elvis Presley del 68. En un principio, Mac Davis tituló “In The Ghetto” como "The Vicious Circle" y se la presentó a Sammy Davis Jr. en un estudio junto a otros miembros de la comunidad negra. Su propio compositor la grabó de esta forma con la que hemos abierto hoy nuestro tiempo de radio después del tremendo éxito de Elvis en 1969. Sin embargo, la versión original no salió a la luz hasta aparecer en un recopilatorio de 1991 titulado Golden Throats, cuando el artista tejano ya tenía una seria consideración en el terreno del country. Mac Davis era un nativo de la tejana ciudad de Lubbock, que comenzó su carrera artística sin demasiado éxito a comienzos de los años 60. Pasaría después a ejercer de ejecutivo discográfico, un trabajo que le llevó a Los Angeles, donde comenzaría a ejercer de compositor. Como solista, dejó éxitos como "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me", "Stop and Smell the Roses" y de manera muy especial "Texas In My Rear View Mirror", de tintes autobiográficos. Willie Nelson vuelve a dar ejemplo y recupera "Vote 'Em Out", una canción que exhorta a utilizar la herramienta más poderosa que cualquier ciudadano libre tiene a su disposición: el voto. Y como recuerda, es sagrado y pone el poder en manos de la gente. Está escrita junto a su viejo amigo Buddy Cannon y en ella se encuentra acompañado de Lukas y Micah, animando a sus conciudadanos a que ejerzan su derecho en el Election Day 2020 de Noviembre en Estados Unidos. El arma más grande que tenemos Se llama urna. Así que si no te gusta quién está ahí Vota para echarlo… Palabra de Willie. Terry McBride es de la tejana Austin, hijo de Dale McBride, en cuya banda estuvo tocando, y fue líder de McBride & the Ride, una excelente banda de la primera mitad de los 90 en el terreno del country. Tras disolverse, pasó a ser uno de los compositores más solicitados, especialmente por Brooks & Dunn. Ahora ha decidido grabar en solitario y dar continuidad al EP Hotels & Highways que publicó hace tres años inspirado por los honky-tonks y las salas de baile. Se trata del álbum Rebels & Angels, cuyo tema central lo ha compuesto junto a Chris Stapleton y ha contado, además, con la voz de Patty Loveless, a quien echamos de menos como protagonista de alguna nueva aventura sonora desde hace demasiado tiempo. Terry McBride fue el bajista de Delbert McClinton y, más tarde, trabajó con Lee Roy Parnell y Rosie Flores. Nunca se había puesto al frente de una banda hasta que llegó a Nashville. Su talento como cantante y compositor llamó la atención de Tony Brown, presidente de MCA Nashville y en Junio de 1989, durante la celebración de la desaparecida Fan Fair en Nashville, se creó McBride & The Ride como trío. Debutaron al año siguiente y con su segundo disco, Sacred Ground, del 92 lograron sus mayores éxitos, incluso el segundo puesto de las listas con la canción que les dio título. En TOMA UNO tenemos el compromiso no escrito de compartir pasado, presente y buena parte del futuro de la Americana. Esa es una de las razones por la que estamos anticipando The Highway Kind, el nuevo álbum de la Josh Abbott Band que saldrá al mercado a mediados de noviembre. Desde que se formaron en la Texas Tech University de Lubbock, han pasado a convertirse en una de los más sólidos pilares de la Red Dirt music gracias a canciones en las que su líder refleja situaciones reales y cotidianas que casi siempre tienen que ver con su propia vida. “The Highway Kind” como canción es una de las favoritas de las emisoras tejanas en estas fechas. The Band Of Heathens han sido una de las formaciones más activas en estos tiempos de pandemia. El resultado de su casi frenética actividad se resume ahora en Stranger, un último álbum que aborda el temor existencial de estos momentos con referencias a Albert Camus o a Robert Heinlein. Un tema tan sobresaliente como “Asheville Nashville Austin” ensalza la magia de la carretera en todo su esplendor a través de un tema de medio tiempo convertido casi en un himno sobre los espacios abiertos y los buenos tiempos. Otra de las bandas que ha aprovechado el aislamiento para crear nuevas propuestas sonoras es Drive-By Truckers, que publicará a mediados de diciembre por sorpresa un nuevo álbum, The New OK, aunque está ahora disponible para descarga digital. Una vez más la banda de Athens, en Georgia, ha canalizado sus frustraciones que ya manifestaban en su disco de enero, The Unraveling, y han hecho una selección de las canciones que habían grabado en Memphis los Sun Studios de Memphis en el otoño de 2018, añadiendo un par de temas recién compuesto por Patterson Hood y la inesperada versión de un tema de los Ramones como "The KKK Took My Baby Away", manteniendo esa postura desafiante ante la depresión. “Sarah’s Flame” es una de las deliciosas canciones que ha compuesto Mike Cooley y que nos recuerdan que pudimos haber visto a banda la pasada primavera en nuestro país, pero la Covid-19 lo impidió. Joachim Cooder es un californiano de Santa Monica que también debe soportar el “peso de la púrpura” al ser hijo del legendario Ry Cooder. Joachim, un multi-instrumentista centrado especialmente en la percusión tiene una larga andadura que le han encontrado con nombres de la talla de Mavis Staples, Buena Vista Social Club o Dr. John, entre otros. Ayer mismo, se publicó el tercero de sus discos en solitario, Over That Road I'm Bound: The Songs of Uncle Dave Macon, dedicado a las canciones de Uncle Dave Macon, una figura esencial en el desarrollo de la música de raíces norteamericana, a caballo entre el final del siglo XIX y los primeros años del XX. Uncle Dave Macon, conocido como "Dixie Dewdrop", era un banjista de Tennessee convertido en un pionero seminal, a la altura de Jimmie Rodgers. De hecho, cuando Ralph Peer realizó las famosas sesiones de Bristol, él ya había grabado más de 100 canciones. Fue la primera gran estrella del Grand Ole Opry y eso que comenzó su carrera profesional cuando ya tenía 50 años. Joachim Cooder ha utilizado las tonadas de Uncle Dave Macon como punto de partida, jugando con las letras y reelaborando melodías para su instrumento favorito, la mbira. Originalmente es un instrumento africano que los esclavos llevaron a América y que se suele considerar antecesor del piano. “Come Along Buddy” es una melodía creada por Uncle Dave Macon en 1930, descubierta medio siglo después por Stephen Wade en un acetato de prueba en casa de la familia Macon. Steve Earle compuso una canción como “Times Like These” hace cuatro años manifestando su ansiedad por los tiempos covulsos que se avecinaban, pero recordando que siempre puede haber esperanza a pesar de lo sombrío del presente. "Times Like These" se lanzó en principio como una pieza acústica, pero con motivo de la celebración del último Record Store Day se ha publicado una versión grabada durante las sesiones de su último álbum, Ghost Of West Virginia, realizadas en los Electric Ladyland Studios y en la que Steve Earle está acompañado por los Dukes. Se publicó en single de vinilo el 7 pulgadas siendo una edición limitada a 1300 copias. The Mastersons siguen creciendo como propuesta alternativa y respondiendo a la complejidad de la situación actual. A primeros de año publicaban No Time For Love Songs, un disco con el que volvían a poner el foco en sus propuestas como pareja, contando con la producción de su buen amigo Shooter Jennings. Algunas de las canciones grabadas por entonces quedaron fuera de aquel disco porque parecían precisar su propio espacio. La llegada de la pandemia cambió los planes de un calendario lleno de conciertos y aislados en su casa se motivaron para dedicarse a esos nuevos temas con mayor crudeza que su álbum anterior. El próximo 16 de este mes de octubre, se edita el nuevo EP de los Mastersons, Red, White & I Love You Too. Son cinco canciones que miran de frente al dilema moral sobre qué quiere ser Estados Unidos como nación. “Sensitive Souls” es un buen ejemplo de este Red, White & I Love You Too, que ha sido grabado en el estudio casero de la pareja con el apoyo de Jeff Hill, compañero en los Dukes, en las mezclas. Canciones como “A Change Is Gonna Come” pudieron costarle la vida a Sam Cooke. Fue uno de los primeros que se implicó en la industria musical, formando su propia editora y su sello discográfico Su activismo político se fue acentuando según iba ampliando su fama, no olvidando sus raíces. Su implicación en la defensa de los derechos sociales y en contra del racismo le ganó serios enemigos. “A Change Is Gonna Come” fue compuesta por Sam Cooke después de hablar para los manifestantes que habían protagonizado una sentada en Durham, en el estado de Carolina del Norte, en mayo de 1963. Es evidente que el artista de Clarksdale, en Mississippi, estaba influido por “Blowin' In The Wind” de Bob Dylan, una canción que le gustaba mucho y que, incluso, llegó a grabar. Siempre es reconfortante escuchar una canción como esta, que acaba de ser actualizada por Gary Clark Jr., Brandi Carlile y John Leventhal como un mensaje de esperanza para estos tiempos. Es evidente que la música es un nexo de unión entre distintas generaciones y las hermanas Rebecca y Megan Lovell, que forman Larkin Poe, lo dejan claro en su nueva apuesta sonora, Kindred Spirits, que se va a editar el 20 de noviembre a través de su propio sello Tricki-Woo Records. Se trata de un disco de versiones con guiños a Elton John, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers Band, e incluso los Moody Blues. Kindred Spirits expresa su admiración profunda y agradecimiento por artistas que marcaron el camino en épocas precedentes. De hecho, Larkin Poe, nativas de Calhoun, en Georgia, ya había iniciado hace cinco años una serie de YouTube dedicada a rendir homenaje a sus héroes musicales. "Nights In White Satin" es una de las canciones elegidas. Originalmente formó parte de un álbum coral y emblemático como fue Days Of Future Passed de los británicos Moody Blues. Escuchar audio

For our 300th episode, we're mixing things up with an informal Zoom conversation with two of our favorite people, jazz guitarists Bill Frisell and Anthony Wilson. During this hour-plus chat, these two friends riff on influences, the Los Angeles jazz scene, Dennis Budimir, Gerald Wilson (Anthony's dad), Gabor Szabo, and so much more.  Watch Bill Frisell perform alongside Dennis Budimir and Bob Bain here. Our podcast is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Mono Cases. We are also sponsored by Izotope. Use the coupon code RUIN10 at izotope.com/ruinous to save 10% off any order. The Fretboard Journal's new 46th issue is now available, with features on John Leventhal and Rosanne Cash, Hubert Sumlin and much more. Order or subscribe via this link.

Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist wunderkind Sarah Jarosz joins me to talk about Shawn Colvin’s classic ‘A Few Small Repairs’ album, from discovering it as a prepubescent growing up in Texas to falling in love with the album on a whole new level during an I’m With Her tour a few years ago. We dig into the way the Texas singer-songwriter scene loomed over Sarah as a child, meeting and working with Shawn and other legendary musicians including Paul Simon, the many subtleties in the arrangements throughout the album and how she teamed up with the album’s producer, friend of the show John Leventhal, to make her brilliant new album ‘World on the Ground’.

Jim Lauderdale is a 2-time Grammy-winning Americana icon, an A-list singer-songwriter with 30 plus albums, and a staple of the Americana genre that he has helped define. Jim now celebrating his latest release, When Carolina Comes Home Again, shares the full scope of the project which eventually leads to a lot of beginnings for him. Including his growing up in the Carolina's, his early record deals, working with John Leventhal, Buddy Miller, Pete Anderson (just to name a few), and not to mention his record cuts. Those include, "Where the Sidewalk Ends," "You Don’t Seem to Miss Me," "Hole in My Head," "Halfway Down," "We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This," and, "The King Of Broken Hearts,". Humility, grace, and jokes that only Jim can deliver are ever-flowing through our conversation but Jim still affirms that, "There is still more work to be done."

A primeros de abril vio la luz el álbum de título homónimo del californiano Logan Ledger, pero acaba de lanzar un nuevo tema propio como “River Of Fools”, que originalmente formó parte de la serie Amazon Original vinculada al productor T Bone Burnett, con la melancolía y la elegancia de un Western gótico puesto al día. A Logan Ledger le gusta dejarse mecer por las formas clásicas del estilo, con argumentos que les fueron propios a George Jones, Lefty Frizzell e incluso Roger Miller, como en este caso. Este comienzo de programa incide en las melodías clásicas del country de los buenos tiempos y ahora nos lleva al recuerdo de las formas de Merle Haggard y los Strangers de la mano de Zephaniah OHora que, por fin, anticipa su segundo álbum, previsto para finales de agosto, con esta delicia llamada “All American Singer”, con ciertos ecos de "The Fightin' Side of Me". El músico mantiene sus relatos de historias honestas y reales, reivindicando que la country music puede hacerse en cualquier lugar. Zephaniah grabó este trabajo en The Bunker de Brooklyn, NY, a donde se mudó desde su natal New Hampshire para conseguir trabajo en el popular Skinny Dennis de Brooklyn, un bar que debe su nombre al que fuera bajista de Guy Clark. Para este nuevo disco que da continuidad a This Highway, su debut de hace tres años, ha contado con la producción del desaparecido Neal Casal en abril de 2019, además de recuperar el Steel guitar de Jon Graboff, así como John Shannon a la guitarra, el propio Neal Casal e invitados como Courtney Jaye y Dori Freeman haciendo coros y el gran Mickey Raphael en la armónica. Es posible que Leroy Virgil sea uno de los grandes compositores del country contemporáneo aún por descubrir. Con suS raíces en Reno, Nevada, a pesar de haber nacido en Aberdeen, en el estado de Washington, el líder vital de Hellbound Glory, nunca había dedicado el tiempo suficiente a homenajear a la conocida como “la ciudad pequeña más grande del mundo”, famosa por Kurt Cobain. El álbum Pure Scum es, en cuanto a historias, una especie de viaje por los estereotipos más sórdidos que se le han agregado a Reno desde siempre. Y Leroy Virgil parece hasta estar orgulloso de que la virtud no sea precisamente una de las características de sus personajes. El mundo de Hellbound Glory es punzante, con una cierta poesía en como presentan a los desafectos de la sociedad en la vida real. "Damned Angel" tiene una especial brillantez gracias a la producción de Shooter Jennings y a su banda de acompañamiento que han pulido el resultado final. Un caso parecido al de Leroy Virgil, escondido tras Hellbound Glory, podemos observar con Zane Williams y Hill Country. El tejano, con siete discos en solitario y una veneración secular en la escena del Lone Star State, se ha refugiado ahora en una especie de supergrupo donde se han reunido, además de Zane, Paul Eason, guitarrista habitual de Kevin Fowler, el multiinstrumentista Andy Rogers y una base ritmo que conforman el batería de Houston Lyndon Hughes y el bajista de Austin Sean Rodríguez. Hay buena química y una variedad de formas que abarcan rock clásico, bluegrass, country y folk con unas armonías vocales como arma secreta. "Hill Country" como término puede asociarse a Luckenbach y Jerry Jeff Walker, a las colinas de los Apalaches o a las de la dorada California. En todos los casos son influencias de una especial diversidad creativa que han dado origen a sonidos fuertemente enraizados. Su paseo por la montaña en “Evergreen” es uno de los momentos mágicos de este trabajo cálido. “Richest Man” deja claro que el más rico del cementerio está igual de muerto que todos los pobres enterrados que le rodean. Es el nuevo single y uno de los cortes de Aeonic, tiene que ver con la indefinición del tiempo y que da título al último álbum de Balsam Range, el grupo de Haywood County, en Carolina de Norte, formado en 2007 y que durante una década viene conformado una de las carreras más brillantes de la escena del bluegrass. El quinteto tomó el nombre de Great Balsam Range, una cadena montañosa que rodea a su condado de origen. Eso sí, eliminaron “Great” para no ser pretenciosos. Sturgill Simpson es una persona indescifrable. El pasado 5 de este mes de junio, el artista de Kentucky, que se ha recuperado con extraordinaria rapidez del COVID-19, subió al escenario del mítico Ryman Auditorium para anticipar el que será su nuevo álbum, un proyecto dedicado íntegramente al bluegrass y en el que contará con algunos de los mejores músicos de Nashville. La grabación de este nuevo disco fue anunciada en Instagram por el propio artista con un mensaje que borró muy pronto en el que avisaba “Preparen su Zyrtec (que es un antihistamínico contra la alergia) porque estamos cortando la hierba”. Sturgill Simpson es una persona indescifrable. El pasado 5 de este mes de junio, el artista de Kentucky, que se ha recuperado con extraordinaria rapidez del COVID-19, subió al escenario del mítico Ryman Auditorium para anticipar el que será su nuevo álbum, un proyecto dedicado íntegramente al bluegrass y en el que contará con algunos de los mejores músicos de Nashville. Entre las canciones interpretadas por Sturgill Simpson en la hora aproximada de concierto, mostró una serie de temas perteneciente a sus álbumes anteriores pasados por el filtro del bluegrass. Ese fue el caso de “Long White Line”, uno de los cortes de Metamodern Sounds In Country Music, que produjo Dave Cobb en 2014 y que supuso su segundo disco en solitario, grabado con 4.000 dólares en cinco días y medio. El concierto de Sturgill Simpson en un Ryman Auditorium sin público tuvo mucho de recorrido por su carrera, que no olvidó sus aventuras como miembro de Sunday Valley, formado en 2004 junto al batería Edgar Purdom III y el bajista Gerald Evans, aunque tuvieron un impasse debido al trabajo de Sturgill en el ferrocarril. El grupo se reformó y en 2011 publicaron el álbum To The Wind And On To Heaven, donde se incluyó la versión original de “All The Pretty Colors”, recordada en el Ryman de esta forma. El escenario acogió a Sturgill Simpson con su Martin D-28 acompañado por la mandolinista Sierra Hull, Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Mike Bub (bajo), Scott Vestal (banjo), Tim O'Brien y Mark Howard (guitarras) y su viejo amigo Miles Miller (batería). Como el propio artista recordó, "probablemente la mejor banda de bluegrass del planeta". Es indudable que el nuevo álbum de Sturgill Simpson va a ser todo un acontecimiento, con esa revisión tan particular de algunas de las canciones de sus discos precedentes. Así ha ocurrido con “All Around You”, una de las piezas de A Sailor's Guide To Earth de hace cuatro años. Aquel tercer disco del kentuckyano superó por entonces todas las previsiones, dando un notable giro a su andadura y logrando situarse en la cima de las listas y el reconocimiento de la Academia. “All Around You” ya fue uno de los cortes más reconocibles y cercanos de aquel trabajo que ahora en esta versión parece perfecto para paisajes agrestes y saludables. El concierto de Sturgill Simpson en el Ryman de hace una semana también incluyó un par de versiones de los Stanley Brothers, una banda seminal para los seguidores del bluegrass. Al margen de “Sharecropper's Son”, Sturgill eligió “Pretty Polly”, un tradicional que la pareja de hermanos grabó en 1951. Ahora tan solo nos queda esperar la edición de este nuevo registro de un músico siempre impaciente por sorprendernos en su actividad creativa. Entre las últimas ocupaciones de Sturgill Simpson antes de la llegada de la pandemia debemos recordar la producción de su último álbum¸ That's How Rumors Get Started, de su buena amiga Margo Price, para lo que se marcharon a los legendarios estudios EastWest de Hollywood. El resultado refleja un momento determinado que ahora adquiere un significado diferente, como si todo se hubiera ralentizado. El trabajo, que habla de su propia maternidad, el estrellato, la industria Nashville o la crisis nacional de salud, da la impresión de ser un álbum más cercano, en el que ha prescindido de las motivaciones políticas que incidieron mucho en sus anteriores discos, aunque Margo mantiene en suS declaraciones públicas su vigor habitual. Compuesta por la artista de Aledo, en Illinois, y su marido, Jeremy Ivey, “Letting Me Down” está protagonizada por un par de adolescentes que intentan escapar de lo cotidiano y que tiene cierta similitud con unos amigos de secundaria. En este álbum podemos encontrar canciones mucho más personales, que hablan de la maternidad, el estrellato, la transformación de Nashville o la crisis de salud. Sarah Jarosz nos ha regalado un disco tan brillante como World On The Ground, el primero en solitario desde hace 4 años. Ha sido grabado en su estudio casero de Manhattan y ha contado con la producción de John Leventhal, marido de Rosanne Cash, para centrarse en la vida en una ciudad pequeña, como pudiera ser su natal Wimberley, en Texas, con poco más de 2.500 habitantes. Es una especie de retrato fuera del tiempo. El título de World On The Ground está tomado de uno de sus temas más sobresalientes, “Pay It No Mind”, la canción de un pájaro que contempla el mundo y que sirve como ilustración de la portada del álbum, un cuadro de Erin E. Murray que sus padres le regalaron. Brit Taylor es la pareja de Adam Chaffins, pero es mucho más que eso. Crecida al este de Kentucky, ha mantenido sus raíces en su traslado a Nashville y ha superado un descalabro emocional que gracia a su determinación y música. Así nació “Waking Up Ain't Easy”, que reescribe su nuevo plan de vida, sobreponiéndose a los peores presagios. Esta nueva canción se ha convertido en un tema refrescante debido a su vulnerabilidad e incluso su complejidad, con una agudeza emocional que lo hace muy sugestivo. Es evidente que Steve Earle es un personaje especialmente inquieto y esta etapa de aislamiento producido por la pandemia le mueve a compartir con sus seguidores sus inquietudes. Ahora hemos conocido una versión acústica de "Times Like These", una canción compuesta al comienzo de la presidencia de Donald Trump que resume la ansiedad de una era como esta y recordando que aún puede haber esperanza a pesar de lo sombrío del presente. La versión junto a los Dukes se grabó en el Electric Ladyland Studios mientras estaban trabajando en su último disco, Ghost Of West Virginia, y se publicará el 29 de agosto cuando se celebre el Record Store Day. Nosotros ya la escuchamos en su momento en el programa. La emotividad de la música de John Prine ha regresado cuando su familia ha compartido la última canción grabada por el mítico artista que nos arrebató el Covid-19 el pasado mes de abril. Se trata de "I Remember Everything", compuesta por Prine y su buen amigo Pat McLaughlin y contando con la producción de Dave Cobb para contar recuerdos del pasado que dejan una marca indeleble. Se dio a conocer muy poco antes del homenaje transmitido por redes sociales el pasado jueves por la noche con artistas como Margo Price, Jason Isbell y Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile o Kacey Musgraves. Escuchar audio

Rhythms Editor Brian Wise talks to Sarah Jarosz, singer songwriter from Wimberley  Texas, who began her music career in her early teens playing at local festivals. Sarah released 4 solo albums before teaming up with Sara Watkins (of Nickel Creek) and Aoife O’Donovan to form the trio I’m With her and release the album See You Around. They toured Australia last year. Now Sarah has just released her fifth solo album - World on The Ground - recorded in New York City by renowned producer John Leventhal. The album was released worldwide on June 5. Brian caught up with Sarah - who was in Nashville -  just a week after her 29th birthday to talk about her new album. All the music in the podcast comes from World On The Ground with the exception of 'Overland' from See You Around.

Three-time Grammy award winner Sarah Jarosz on collaborating, mandolins and her tiny hometown in Texas. And the experimental, improvised performances of Sonya Holowell and Ben Carey.

Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, John Leventhal, shares what he has been up to in 2020, and clues us into his guitar part on Shawn Colvin's "Get Out Of This House."

Sarah Jarosz just released 'World on the Ground,' her first solo album in four years. On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, she talks to us about the making of the album, working with John Leventhal (who produced the project and helped co-write a few songs), her favorite songwriting tools (including her Collings D1A and her Fletcher Brock-built octave mandolin), and much more. This episode is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Mono Cases.   https://www.sarahjarosz.com

Los sábados y domingos seguimos con las botas puestas a las 13:00 horas y nos unimos a la programación especial de Radio 3. El pasado fin de semana programamos un par de sesiones que puedes encontrar en nuestro blog y en nuestros podcasts, pero vamos a procurar que todo suene como siempre Queremos que te quedes en casa con nosotros y que el aperitivo sonoro del sábado y domingo sea como siempre… o mejor. El pasado viernes, día 20, sabíamos de la muerte del tejano de Houston Kenny Rogers por causas naturales. Había empezado haciendo doo-wop antes de un primer intento como solista con el nombre de Kenneth Ray Rogers The First. También tocó jazz y después de algunos otros intentos ingresó en los New Christy Minstrels, uno de los grupos vocales de folk más brillantes. Con algunos de sus miembros capitaneó The First Edition. En su cuarto álbum, que titularon Ruby (Don't Take Your Love To Town), encontramos una canción de cierre como “Reuben James", que hoy abre nuestro espacio. La compusieron Alex Harvey y Barry Etris y los aficionados más cercanos al country clásico recordarán por la versión de Conway Twitty un año más tarde. Diez años después de aquel disco, en 1979, un álbum de Kenny Rogers se convertiría en uno de los más influyentes del country. Su nombre era tan simple como Kenny, pero en aquel trabajo se incluyó "The Gambler" y fue el gran álbum de aquella temporada, aunque apareció al final del año anterior. Su tema central, “The Gambler”, daría origen a una película de televisión protagonizada también por Kenny Rogers y significó su primer acercamiento al cine. Consiguió dos Grammy y también fue su gran éxito en España. Incluso son muchos los que consideran esta canción como la más representativa en la historia de la country music. The First Edition antepuso el nombre de Kenny Rogers tras el éxito de una canción que seguro que recuerdas: "Ruby (Don't Take Your Love To Town)". En un principio cerró el álbum The First Edition ’69 pero tras su éxito en Estados Unidos, Canadá y Gran Bretaña fue la apertura y el tema central de su cuarto registro en aquel mismo año, además de convertirse en su canción de enganche, contando la historia de un veterano de la guerra del Vietnam que ve indefenso en su silla de ruedas como su mujer sale por la noche sin él. Tras siete años de trabajo conjunto, se separaron en el 74 y un año más tarde Kenny Rogers firmó con United Artists como cantante solista comenzando una carrera legendaria. Después de un par de intentos con otros tantos singles, Kenny Rogers editó "Lucille", la historia de un encuentro fugaz en un bar de Toledo, Ohio, con una mujer infiel. Con aquella canción logró su primer No.1 en la primavera de 1977, vendiendo un millón de copias y siendo declarado mejor single de country de la temporada por la CMA y la ACM además de ganar su primer premio Grammy, previos a la edición del álbum Kenny Rogers. Curiosamente, la madre de Kenny también se llamaba Lucille. “Coward Of The County” fue el tema estrella de Kenny, el álbum que continuó a The Gambler. Aquella canción habla de Tommy, un joven que inspirado por su padre, que murió en prisión y le pidió que no cometiera sus errores, era apodado en el condado “Yellow” por su actitud siempre pacífica. Pero cuando Becky, su pareja, es violada por los hermanos Gatlin entiende que no puede ignorarlo, va al bar que estos frecuentan y no deja a ninguno de los tres en pie. Tommy espera que su padre comprenda que hizo todo lo posible para evitarlo, pero que, a veces, tienes que pelear. Trístemente, las malas noticias no desaparecieron de la escena campera y el pasado domingo moría el neoyorquino Eric Weissberg a consecuencia del Alzheimer. Tenía 80 años y fue uno de los más apreciados banjistas de la historia. Esta versión junto a Steve Mandell del clásico de Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith "Feudin' Banjos", se convirtió en "Dueling Banjos" para la banda sonora de la película Deliverance, que puso en el mapa de las grandes audiencias un estilo tan enraizado como bluegrass en aquel año. El cine y un estilo musical tan enraizado como el bluegrass han estado muy unidos a lo largo de varias décadas, aunque es muy posible que a nosotros nos haya pasado bastante inadvertido. Si recordamos la película de 1972 Deliverance, que aquí llegó a titularse Defensa, con Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty y Ronny Cox, nos vendrá a la memoria una escena inolvidable con un duelo improvisado de guitarra y banjo entre el personaje que encarnaba este último actor y un chaval retrasado. Eric Weissberg se había iniciado en la escena del folk de Greenwich Village y fue un reputado músico de sesión. Una canción folclórica como "Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill" dio el nombre a los Tarriers, fundados en 1956 por Erik Darling, Alan Arkin y Bob Carey, (en un principio se llamaban los Tunetellers), que obtuvieron dos grandes éxitos en los años 56 y 57. Dieron a conocer el tema "The Banana Boat Song” y grabaron "Cindy, Oh Cindy" con Vince Martin en 1956. Un álbum como Gather ‘Round, grabado para Decca en 1964, el mismo año en que se separaron, nos permitió escuchar, con Eric Weissberg como banjista y vocalista, esta versión de "Pick a Bale of Cotton", una canción de trabajo que fue grabada por primera en los años 30 y después popularizó Leadbelly. Eric Weissberg tocó como músico de sesiones en un buen número de álbumes de Judy Collins y John Denver, además de en Piano Man (Billy Joel, 1973), Blood on the Tracks (Bob Dylan, 1974), Heroes (Tom Paxton, 1992) o Other Voices Too (Nanci Griffith, 1998). La historia de un militar que lucha contra su trastorno de estrés postraumático convierte “I’m Still Hanging On” en uno de los cortes más conmovedores de Years, el disco de regreso de John Anderson, arropado por Dan Auerbach, que le ha acogido en su propia discográfica, ha producido el álbum y ha colaborado en la composición de cortes como este, que sirve a apertura. Eso tinte de supervivencia también tiene que ver con el propio artista de Florida, que ha tenido distintos altibajos a lo largo de su carrera y que a nivel personal superó una grave crisis de salud mientras conformaba este registro. A pesar de las circunstancias, Willie Nelson sigue especialmente activo. Debido a la pandemia que nos azota, tuvo que variar la concepción de su encuentro anual Luck Reunion, un festival que celebra en su rancho de Luck, en Texas, previsto para la semana pasada. Lo convirtió en un concierto sin público en el que los artistas actuaban desde diferentes lugares con una mínima producción, consiguiendo un impacto muy superior al previsto. Ray Benson se convirtió en el anfitrión desde los Arlyn Studios de Austin, dando entrada, por ejemplo, a Tami Neilson desde una tienda de discos en Nueva Zelanda o a Paul Simon, Edie Brickell y su hija desde Hawai. Lucinda Williams tocó desde su casa, al igual que Margo Price y su marido, Jeremy Ivey, Neil Young hizo una aparición sorpresa… y Nikki Lane llegó tarde. Pero allí estaba Willie con sus hijos, Lukas y Micah Nelson. El tejano ha tenido que retrasar hasta julio la publicación de su nuevo álbum, First Rose Of Spring, pero nosotros seguimos anticipando canciones de ese registro como es el caso de "Our Song", firmada por su amigo Chris Stapleton, que le tiene enmarcado entre sus héroes. El tema reflexiona sobre su vida, sus experiencias y los seres queridos que ha encontrado que ha encontrado en el camino. Neon Cross es el álbum de regreso de Jaime Wyatt y el primero para el sello New West, auspiciado por la producción de Shooter Jennings, un tipo en el que siempre se puede confiar. Saldrá al mercado a finales de mayo y supone la continuación a Felony Blues que hace tres años la trajo por primera vez a España. El trabajo conjunto ha dado como resultado un álbum de gran angular, de letras incisivas y una expresión vocal sin cortapisas. La artista nacida en el estado de Washington ha tenido a su lado a Jessi Colter, madre de Shooter y viuda de Waylon, en un himno de tintes feministas como "Just A Woman", para dar voz a esa gran mayoría de mujeres que no han sido escuchadas y a las que se pide que sean guapas, despreocupadas y, sobre todo, mansas. Desde que hace unas semanas se llevara un Grammy por su trabajo junto a Sara Watkins y Aoife O’Donovan como I’m With Her, Sarah Jarosz ha sido la primera de ese trío que nos ha regalado un nuevo álbum en solitario, en este caso el primero en cuatro años. Previsto para primeros de junio, World on the Ground, ha sido producido por John Leventhal, marido de Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello) y grabado en su estudio casero de Manhattan. La primera muestra sonora de este trabajo nos parece mucho menos oscura que grabaciones anteriores, aunque “Johnny” trata sobre las peleas internas entre la libertad y la estabilidad. Nativa de Wimberley, en Texas, Sarah Jarosz, ahora residente en Nueva York, nos ha venido regalando su sensibilidad y su habilidad como mandolinista desde los 9 años, realizando su debut discográfico con tan solo 18. World on the Ground es su quinto proyecto en solitario. Hoy queremos despedir el programa, citándonos para tomar nuestro aperitivo sonoro mañana desde casa con la neozelandesa Nadia Reid, que se fue hasta Richmond, en Virginia, para grabar su nuevo álbum, Out of My Province, el tercero de su carrera, saliendo de la familiaridad de su zona de confort habitual. Ahora parece que ha encontrado los espacios abiertos que necesitaba en todos los sentidos de su personalidad artística. De entre las 10 canciones que lo conforman nos encanta “Oh Canada”, que nos permite invitarte a quedarte en casa y escuchar Radio 3. Escuchar audio

John Leventhal is a master of tastefulness, over decades as a producer, guitarist and songwriter with everyone from Shawn Colvin to Marc Cohn to William Bell and his wife Rosanne Cash. Today he welcomes me to his home studio in New York to talk about Ry Cooder’s 70s classic ‘Paradise and Lunch’. We delve into Ry’s genius as an arranger and reinterpreter of songs, his influence as a musician, how the album puts songs first over guitar flexing, how Ry has influenced John’s playing and production and what it was like for John and his wife Rosanne to collaborate with Ry on new arrangements of Johnny Cash songs.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash discusses the writing of her stunning record She Remembers Everything and songs from her catalogue including 'Seven Year Ache', 'Seventh Avenue' and 'When The Master Calls The Roll'. In this inspiring conversation, Rosanne describes her relationship to prose writing, her collaborations with her husband John Leventhal, and encouragement she received from her father, the late, great, Johnny Cash.

“She Remembers Everything” is the name of the latest Rosanne Cash album, the 14th of her amazing career. Rosanne and her husband and musical collaborator, John Leventhal, sit down with Broken Record’s Bruce Headlam to play songs from the album, talk about songwriting, her musical family and how “She Remembers Everything” grew out of today’s politics. They also perform cover versions of two American classics, “Long Black Veil” and “Farewell Angelina.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Leventhal thinks his initial, preanalytical ideas are the good ones. John Leventhal realized that there “really is no daddy, there isn’t anybody who really has it all together, knows all the answers. You’re kind of in the wilderness. You have to take a chance to fail.” John Leventhal isn’t sure how to measure success. John Leventhal is a self invented guy. Despite his five Grammys, his critically and commercially successful work as musician, producer, songwriter, and recording engineer who has produced albums for William Bell, Michelle Branch, Rosanne Cash, Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin, Rodney Crowell, Joan Osborne, Loudon Wainwright III, and many others, he’s still wondering if he’s made it. As a musician he has worked with these artists as well as Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, Bruce Hornsby, Elvis Costello, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Charlie Haden, David Crosby, Levon Helm, Edie Brickell, Paul Simon, Patty Larkin, Susan Tedeschi, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Steve Forbert, Kelly Willis, Donald Fagen, and Johnny Cash. As a songwriter he has had over 150 songs recorded by various artists, including Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, Michelle Branch, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Vince Gill, George Strait, Shelby Lynne, Patty Loveless, Joe Cocker and William Bell. We met over the summer met in his Manhattan studio, which occupies one floor of the home he shares with his wife, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash. We talked about his process in the studio, how he developed his own personal approach to making music, and why even the simplest questions can have complicated answers. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on iTunes and consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! And now you can also listen to the podcast on Spotify!

Stax legend William Bell joins Eric in conversation to discuss his early days of discovering music, seeing Sam Cooke as a kid, getting started with The Del-Rios as a young teenager, how he first connected with Stax Records, meeting Sam Cooke and what he learned from him, what the environment was like working with such Stax legends as Booker T & The MGs and Mavis Staples, he shares a wonderfully funny road story from his time touring with Otis Redding, what it was like to tour in the segregated South as part of the Stax family, his meeting with Martin Luther King Jr, bringing that full circle in regards to performing You Don't Miss Your Water for the first African American President at The White House, how he connected with John Leventhal, how the 2016 Grammy winning This Is Where I Live came together and what it means to his career, life on the road and what's next.

Every month on the Third Thursday, we highlight a woman who's making a difference in our community and feature her on a segment we call the Valley Women Today. This can be a woman who is successfully running a business, making an impact with non-profits in her community or just someone who has a unique history that might be of interest to our listeners. Today's show was actually recorded yesterday. We had the amazing opportunity to attend the Valley Business Women's Luncheon hosted by the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber and speak with Adriana Trigiani. She's has written best-selling novels, screenplays, and two memoirs. Plus she has written and directed documentaries and a major motion picture – Big Stone Gap based on her book series. It was a great conversation with insight to the struggles women face in her industry and as a whole. We talked about her journey, her accomplishments and creative processes. For more information about Adriana or to purchase her books, including her latest: Kiss Carlo  due out on June 20 - visit her website: adrianatrigiani.com. You can get more details about the quarterly Valley Business Women's Luncheons on the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber's website: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/ or by liking their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBusinessWomen/ From her website: Adriana Trigiani is beloved by millions of readers around the world for her bestselling novels, including her latest, All the Stars in the Heavens, the instant bestseller of The New York Times, Barnes & Noble, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and Indie Booksellers nationwide. She wrote the blockbuster The Shoemaker's Wife, the Big Stone Gap series, the Valentine trilogy and Lucia, Lucia.  Trigiani's themes of love and work, emphasis upon craftsmanship and family life have brought her legions of fans who call themselves Adri-addicts (a term coined by book maven Robin Kall). Their devotion has made Adriana one of “the reigning queens of women's fiction” (USA Today). Adriana wrote and directed the film adaptation of her debut novel Big Stone Gap, produced by the Academy Award winning producer Donna Gigliotti, shot entirely on location in her hometown, with an all star cast including: Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Whoopi Goldberg, John Benjamin Hickey, Anthony LaPaglia, Jenna Elfman, Jane Krakowski, Judith Ivey, Mary Pat Gleason, Dagmara Dominczyk, Mary Testa, Paul Wilson, Chris Sarandon, Jasmine Guy, and introducing Erika Coleman and Bridget Gabbe, with music by John Leventhal, and songs performed by his lovely wife, Rosanne Cash.  Glorious local talent perform on the soundtrack and act in the movie, sharing their gifts beyond the peaks of the Appalachian mountains. The soundtrack is now available on iTunes and in stores. Big Stone Gap opened the Virginia Film Festival on November 6th, 2014. Tickets for the 1000-seat house sold out in minutes, breaking a record for the festival. The film screened at the inaugural Bentonville Film Festival in May 2015 to three sold-out crowds; at the closing ceremony, Big Stone Gap took home the first award of the night for Best Ensemble. Big Stone Gap hit theaters nationwide on October 9th, 2015 and spent 11 weeks in theaters. The film was the #2 Romantic Comedy of 2015, and listed as a top-grossing women-directed film of that year. It is now available to own.

My guest today is Mr. John Leventhal. John is a guitarist, songwriter and producer, having won 5 Grammys  and 16 nominations for records he has produced. (I may be incorrect about this, it might actually be more…)   As usual on the Riff Raff, I have “selfish” ulterior motives and tend to interview people who were influential to me as a guitarist/producer and John is at the top of that list. He was a big influence on the way I approach working with singers and in the studio. His uncoventional approachs to folk, country and rock/pop genres is hard to pin down and that's exactly why I like his sound so much.  John is married to Roseanne Cash,  an amazing singer/songwriter and the daughter of country legend Johnny Cash. (For this interview I get to play one of Johnny Cash's guitars!)  In this interview we discuss guitars, producing, working with singers, songwriting, alternate tunings, his early career, “letting go” of preconceived ideas, the importance of good time, and much more. We also do quite a bit of playing and you get to hear John do his thing. There is some really great gems at the end so if you are a fan of John's we were really just getting going.... This interview took place on a snowy day at John's studio in New York City, March 2017.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-riff-raff-with-shane-theriot/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Part 3, we discuss John Leventhal's gear. We cover the wealth of instruments and amps used in the studio, and the outright Spartan rig he uses on the road. Also, John plays a number of solo clips that both showcase his signature touch and tone, and pays homage to a number of his favorite guitarists. https://truetonelounge.com https://truetone.com

In Part 2, we discuss John Leventhal's 23 years of musical collaboration with wife Rosanne Cash, and his recent work with Stax Records singer and songwriter, William Bell. We go in depth on his philosophy behind the reimagining of classic country and folk tunes on Rosanne Cash's The List, the inspiration behind her "Southern" themed album, The River & The Thread, and the thrills and challenges of making the modern soul album, This Is Where I live, with William Bell.

In Part 1 of our 3-part series with the Grammy award-winning producer John Leventhal, we discuss his early years, and why he picked up the guitar and began learning the craft of songwriting. He also describes the thrill of having his first outing as a producer result in a Grammy win for Shawn Colvin's 1989 album, Steady On. John also shares how a home studio demo tape led to him catching the attention of Marc Cohn and working on Cohn's huge hit, "Walking in Memphis." Leventhal also discusses how he met Rosanne Cash and began a collaboration that began musically and culminated in marriage.

Judge John Leventhal is the author of “My Partner, My Enemy,” a book chronicling his experiences presiding over the Brooklyn Domestic Violence Court, the first felony domestic violence court in the nation. In this New Thinking podcast, Judge Leventhal discusses memorable cases from his tenure, the domestic violence court model, and why he felt it … Continue reading ‘My Partner, My Enemy’: New York State Judge John Leventhal →

We talk to singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash and composer John Leventhal (husband & partner) at the Americana Music Fest NYC at Lincoln Center 2014.  Rosanne and John tell us about their new album The River & The Thread; about their approach to the creative process; and about their views of the music industry through their experienced perspective.

On the seventh episode of My Favorite Album, host Jeremy Dylan is joined by singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Sam Hawksley (Adam Brand, The Sunny Cowgirls) to discuss Shawn Colvin's Grammy-winning 1996 breakthrough album "A Few Small Repairs". Along the way, they break down classic tracks "Sunny Came Home", "Wichita Skyline" and "If I Were Brave", wonder whether the album should be co-credited to John Leventhal, getting personal through abstraction and why you should be afraid if Sam likes your music. My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album's influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He has directed the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins and the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you've got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com