Podcast appearances and mentions of Nora Jane Struthers

Despite bearing a title that might seem to point back to the old world, Nora Jane Struthers' latest collection Back To Cast Iron finds the Nashville-based artist striding confidently into a more electric, rock and roll kind of territory. In this episode, she addresses this evolution in her sound; she describes having gone from telling other women's stories to telling her own; husband and bandmate Joe Overton talks about his love of rock bands like Wednesday and Slow Pulp; we hear how both Nora and Joe balance work and life now that they have two children, and much more. Recorded in October 2023 at the Albino Skunk Music Festival in Greer, SC, this episode also features music from their set.

Shinyribs is an Austin Texas band that began in 2007 as a side project for Kevin Russell, who also goes by Kev, and was then still committed to The Gourds, the band he had co-founded fifteen years earlier. A few years later, The Gourds released their last album, and Kev sauntered over to Shinyribs full time. Known for his showmanship on stage and for a big band approach to both the concept and performances of his music, and drawing from a smorgasbord of funky roots-rock, big band swing, Tex-Mex, screaming soul and burlesque blues, while pumping out infectious rhythms and topping it all with hooky harmony, Shinyribs is a party waiting to happen. At least that is what it sounds like on first listen, and looks like at first glance. Shinyribs is a shindig, and a large one at that, but it is also a vehicle for Kev's unique brand of poetry, which can point to deeper, darker issues at times, especially on his latest album Transit Damage. I spoke with Kev in early October 2023 on a crisp, clear autumn afternoon in the rolling foothills of the Upstate of South Carolina countryside before Shinyribs' performance as a headliner at The Albino Skunk Music Festival, where we talked about the secret sauce that went into his new album, about making good records in the studio and being equally good live, how starting Shinyribs felt like a hail mary to him at first, plus we discuss James Brown and an Albino Skunk Fest memory which parallels one of The Godfather of Soul's signature parts of his shows. There is a lot more, including live music from Shinyribs' performance from that night, all simply waiting for you to press play. Songs heard in this episode:“Simply Belong To You” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23“Song of Lime Juice and Despair” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23, excerpt“Dark Cloud” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23, excerpt“Poor People's Store” by Shinyribs, recorded live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23, excerpt“If Love Is Earned” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23Thank you for visiting us and giving this podcast a listen! This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to everyone at the Albino Skunk Music Festival as well as John Gillespie for sharing some of his great photos of the Shinyribs show — many of the great people at Albino Skunk made this episode possible, and you can listen to more episodes on this series on artists who played there, like Miko Marks, Darrell Scott, and Eilen Jewell. We also have interviews with Nora Jane Struthers and the band Stillhouse Junkies from this fall's Skunkfest coming up, as well as conversations with Pete Wernick among others from this fall's IBMA conference. Thanks to Corrie Askew for producing the radio adaptations of this series on public radio WNCW, and to Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed out theme songs.Southern Songs and Stories was recently ranked in the top 20 Southern podcasts here on feedspot.com, which is worth a look. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

The post-show interview with Nora Jane Struthers where she and Amy talk about her album 'Champion' and discuss what's next for the prolific country artist!   Recorded Jan. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABE PARTRIDGE sounds older than his chronological age, and there’s a very good reason for that – he’s packed a lot of living into his 37 years. This troubadour grew up in Alabama, moved to a rural enclave of Kentucky, and served with the Air Force in Qatar in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon his return to the states, he turned his attention to being a singer/songwriter & creator of folk art paintings. Partridge draws listeners in with a combination of southern gothic storytelling and a dark humor reminiscent of the late Townes Van Zandt – delivered in a gravelly tone that conjures up images of Tom Waits in his barstool warming days. Partridge is currently putting the finishing touches on a new album he is recording with Nashville guitarist/producer Shawn Byrne. NORA JANE STRUTHERS has written "some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists," says Ann Powers of NPR Music. Born in Virginia, raised in New Jersey and living now in Nashville, Strutters has built her career on these kinds of songs. There’s an honesty and energy to Nora Jane’s stage presence; a vulnerability that is part and parcel of great artistry. In one moment, she joyfully leads the audience in a dance party ... in the next, she lays her soul bare for the world to hear. Her new album ‘Bright Lights, Long Drives’ finds the poetry in the everyday and in life’s little miracles. WoodSongs Kid: Dylan James "Boogie Boy" Shaw is an award winning twelve-year-old blues pianist from Dallas Texas.

ABE PARTRIDGE sounds older than his chronological age, and there's a very good reason for that – he's packed a lot of living into his 37 years. This troubadour grew up in Alabama, moved to a rural enclave of Kentucky, and served with the Air Force in Qatar in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon his return to the states, he turned his attention to being a singer/songwriter & creator of folk art paintings. Partridge draws listeners in with a combination of southern gothic storytelling and a dark humor reminiscent of the late Townes Van Zandt – delivered in a gravelly tone that conjures up images of Tom Waits in his barstool warming days. Partridge is currently putting the finishing touches on a new album he is recording with Nashville guitarist/producer Shawn Byrne. NORA JANE STRUTHERS has written "some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists," says Ann Powers of NPR Music. Born in Virginia, raised in New Jersey and living now in Nashville, Strutters has built her career on these kinds of songs. There's an honesty and energy to Nora Jane's stage presence; a vulnerability that is part and parcel of great artistry. In one moment, she joyfully leads the audience in a dance party ... in the next, she lays her soul bare for the world to hear. Her new album ‘Bright Lights, Long Drives' finds the poetry in the everyday and in life's little miracles. WoodSongs Kid: Dylan James "Boogie Boy" Shaw is an award winning twelve-year-old blues pianist from Dallas Texas.

Episode 125: Recording producers are often the best people to speak with to gain extra insight into what makes some music more effective than others. And that's what we do this episode with two Nashville leaders with very different stories. Rick Clark came of age in Memphis and moved to Nashville in the 90s. He's been a DJ, a compilation curator and a music supervisor for film and TV. He's also getting back into songwriting and recording his own music. Neilson Hubbard is a key player in the modern Nashville music scene, with albums to his credit by Mary Gauthier, Gretchen Peters, Nora Jane Struthers and Matthew Perryman Jones. His own band of late is called the Orphan Brigade. 

Episode 122: Living the road life makes for tight musical couples. And in this split episode, I speak with a new mom who tours and duets with her husband and a couple that's been touring for a decade on their own and as side musicians. Nora Jane Struthers just released her fifth album, celebrating her full life, Bright Lights, Long Drives, First Words, and says it includes "Good Thing," the best song she's ever written. Then it's The Mastersons, both of them, as Chris and Elanor talk about meeting, becoming part of Steve Earle's band and maintaining an identity as an Americana duo. Their new project is No Time For Love Songs. 

Nora Jane Struthers is back! We go track by track on her new album Bright Lights, Long Drives, First Words! The record was recorded while she was 8 months pregnant after a long struggle with infertility (see Basic Folk episode 4 for the whole incredible story). This album addresses the dichotomy between realizing her hard-earned dream and the tough realities of keeping her musical career alive (touring and all) in the wake of new motherhood. There are songs about finding home in your family, being too far away from friends and the song that Nora Jane claims is the best song she's ever wrote. On this episode, she is kind enough to go through the album song by song and address different themes and styles. My favorite song on the album is an amazing track called "To Catch a Phoenix," which is super dramatic and very Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, Harry Potter. She actually breaks that metaphor down line by line and I'm sitting there listening to her with my jaw on the floor. It's cool.

Nora Jane Struthers is back! We go track by track on her new album Bright Lights, Long Drives, First Words! The record was recorded while she was 8 months pregnant after a long struggle with infertility (see Basic Folk episode 4 for the whole incredible story). This album addresses the dichotomy between realizing her hard-earned dream and the tough realities of keeping her musical career alive (touring and all) in the wake of new motherhood. There are songs about finding home in your family, being too far away from friends and the song that Nora Jane claims is the best song she's ever wrote. On this episode, she is kind enough to go through the album song by song and address different themes and styles. My favorite song on the album is an amazing track called "To Catch a Phoenix," which is super dramatic and very Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, Harry Potter. She actually breaks that metaphor down line by line and I'm sitting there listening to her with my jaw on the floor. It's cool.

Ep436: Upbeat country from Nora Jane Struthers, Bettye LaVette owning Bob Dylan, a 10 minute jam band cover of Johnny Cash, and roots rock from Tami Neilson... "For people who know where Cackalacky is" originated from Americana Music Show.

Ep435: On this week's episode, I've got a sneak peek at the upcoming Jason Isbell album. I've also got that new country album form Nora Jane Struthers that's getting so much buzz. I've got a new giveaway album to share with you. I got some new Reckless Kelly also and I've got a slow burn blues tune from Big Jack Reynolds. "For people who feel like their old self again" originated from Americana Music Show.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul chat with musicians JD McPherson and Nora Jane Struthers, who are both part of the lineup of the 7th annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass festival taking place Saturday at Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph; and Jonathan Cable, who portrays Nick Massi, in the national touring production of "Jersey Boys," which takes the stage Thursday night at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul chat with musicians JD McPherson and Nora Jane Struthers, who are both part of the lineup of the 7th annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass festival taking place Saturday at Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph; and Jonathan Cable, who portrays Nick Massi, in the national touring production of "Jersey Boys," which takes the stage Thursday night at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor.

Nora Jane Struthers started in bluegrass, but has leaned towards Americana and rock and rock in the past decade after living in Nashville. She's also got an incredible life story that includes overcoming dyslexia, infertility and falling in love with her bandmate. She plays and records as Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line. Nora opens up about the pressure and weird power that comes with being a woman in the music industry, her struggles with infertility, and her off the chain vocabulary.

Anthony Flaccavento is running for the US House seat in Virginia's 9th district, a large, sparsely populated region in the southwestern corner of the state. We'll meet the people working on his grassroots campaign, a coalition of farmers, miners, students, seniors and activists that may serve as a practical blueprint for many Democrats competing in so-called "Red States". Music featured, Appalachian artist Nora Jane Struthers singing “Champion” to the tree sitters in the woods of Elliston, Virginia. Support theLFShow

Episode #71: This week we get out of the studio for three radio field trips with some remarkable songwriter/artists. First I visit with Rayland Baxter at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum about his explosively colorful new album Wide Awake. Next it's off to the ballpark for nine questions in nine innings with rocking country songwriter Nora Jane Struthers. Finally I sit on the upper deck of the famous Mercy Lounge taking in the Nashville skyline with Gary Louris of the venerable, always relevant Jayhawks.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul are joined by Nathan Margoni and Adrienne Alane White to talk about NTAA’s Artoberfest featuring PechaKucha Night; Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, who returns to The Livery; and trumpet player Benje Daneman, who performs at the South Haven Jazz Fest.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul are joined by Nathan Margoni and Adrienne Alane White to talk about NTAA’s Artoberfest featuring PechaKucha Night; Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, who returns to The Livery; and trumpet player Benje Daneman, who performs at the South Haven Jazz Fest.

Visit our new Podcast/Audio portal at http://dittytvradio.com for 24/7 audio music entertainment and our complete catalog of on demand podcasts. Nora Jane Struthers discusses recording her newest album "Champion" and settling down in Nashville.

The show returns to the road. Not a very long road though. We're back in downtown Nashville at the City Winery with a lineup split in two chapters. In the first half, it's Americana rock and soul with Nora Jane Struthers, offering material off her acclaimed album Champion, and newcomer Emma Hern with a sultry and exceptional voice. Then it's bluegrass, traditional form with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers and in the more exotic, adventuresome form with the Travellin' McCourys. And father Del joins for a couple of songs as well.

Je hoort muziek van Larry Jon Wilson, JW Roy, Randell Bramblett, Nora Jane Struthers, Donovan Woods, Jerry Garcia, Tony Joe White en Bobbie Gentry.

Je hoort muziek van Larry Jon Wilson, JW Roy, Randell Bramblett, Nora Jane Struthers, Donovan Woods, Jerry Garcia, Tony Joe White en Bobbie Gentry.

Nora Jane Struthers with great  true COUNTRY Music. Great for a memorable weekend time

Jerry Douglas and the Earls of Leicester, Cheryl Wheeler, Lera Lynn, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, and Nora Jane Struthers on Mountain Stage. Episode 874 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Jazz artist Roy Ayers once said, "The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers." I was reminded again of that connection with an extended musical family of members both old and new recently at the second annual Carolina In The Fall Music and Food Festival in Wilkesboro, NC. The Infamous Stringdusters performed a rousing set on the Carolina Stage Last year, the monsoon season began with the festival, and it was the rainiest weekend festival I could remember. The people that attended were pretty hard core fans, decked out in rain gear and patiently waiting out some set delays that were largely due to the unrelenting precipitation. This year the weather did a 180 degree turn, and we had mostly sunny, fairly hot days in store. I was emceeing once again for WNCW, and by mid-afternoon on Friday, decided to ditch my jeans in favor of shorts for the rest of the way. Josh Vana of Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line works on his guitar backstage Some musical takeaways: The Infamous Stringdusters were the most difficult to photograph. They had a fog machine going, which looked great but made the camera lose focus. They also moved around constantly. But they also put on a fantastic set, so no real complaints here. Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line's sound has evolved from a sound rooted in acoustic traditions to a much more electric, honky-tonk style all their own. I was knocked out by their newest material, which will appear on album sometime around or just before spring of 2017. Canadians really can play authentic bluegrass: see Slocan Ramblers (pronounced "Slow-Can"). Flatt Lonesome is as impeccably dressed as their harmonies are spot on. Volunteers are the best -- I had many conversations with people staffing the event and felt like I was right at home. Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line Guitarist Jay Lapp of The Steel Wheels steps out on the main stage After the late night jam early Sunday morning, I got a few minutes with Jay Lapp of The Steel Wheels and asked him about the Red Wing Roots Music Festival that they host, about touring by bicycle, and their next record. It was heartwarming to reconnect with old friends Jeff Eason, Holly and Mike Paul, Tom and Gail Watts, and The Kruger Brothers. New friends like Stu Vincent were a joy, and getting to know festival organizers Dale and Michelle Isom better was another high point for the weekend. One of the many murals in Wilkesboro, NC This month I hope to reconnect with both my musical and biological family when I take my cousin Richard to his first LEAF festival in Black Mountain. Hope to see you there! -Joe

Up and coming fiddler and singer/songwriter Jen Starsinic’s musical journey has, thus far, been quite impressive. After landing a full-time bluegrass fiddling gig at the age of 14, busking on street corners, studying old time at its source in Clifftop, WV, attending the Berklee College of Music, and hitting the road with top touring Americana bands such as The David Mayfield Parade, Darol Anger and The Republic of Strings, and Nora Jane Struthers, Starsinic is ready to stand on her own two feet. Starsinic just released The Flood and The Fire, her debut record.

FTB podcast #209 puts the spotlight on two new albums.  Sky Blue DeVille by ADAM KLEIN and Carnival by NORA JANE STRUTHERS.     Show #209 opening bed: BOB BROZMAN - Little Tough Guy Blues (Blues Reflex) NORA JANE STRUTHERS AND THE PARTY LINE -  Carnival  (Carnival) ADAM KLEIN & THE WILDFIRES - Sky Blue DeVille  (Sky Blue DeVille) BART BUDWIG - Whisky Girl  (Whisky Girl) HOWARD SALMON & DEBORAH MARTIN-LEMMON - Take Me Down  (Old Habits Are Hard To Break) (mic break) STEVE EARLE - The Low Highway (The Low Highway) E. CHRISTINA HERR & WILD FRONTIER - Headin' for a Wreck  (Americana Motel) FELLAHEEN - Always on the Way (Death & Frolic) NORA JANE STRUTHERS - The Baker's Boy  (Carnival) (mic break) ADAM KLEIN & THE WILDFIRES - In A Southern Way  (Sky Blue DeVille) JAVI GARCIA - The Great Controversy  (The Great Controversy) SARA JOHNSON - Rumors (Go Out Fighting) MUD, BLOOD & BEER - The Sweet Life (The Sweet Life) JOHN CORBETT - Steal Your Heart (Leaving Nothing Behind) (mic break) NORA JANE STRUTHERS AND THE PARTY LINE - Listen With Your Heart  (Carnival) ADAM KLEIN - Days To Come  (Sky Blue DeVille) (May 3rd, 2013) Bill Frater Freight Train Boogie

BEARFOOT is abluegrass quintet that originally formed in Alaska. The band has already made a mark with four strong releases, including their 2009 Compass Records debut, “Doors And Windows� which instantly hit the top of Billboard's Bluegrass Album chart. A mere two years after their initial meeting teaching at their namesake's bluegrass camp for kids, Bearfoot earned one of roots music's most prestigious awards �Telluride Bluegrass Band Champions� an honor they share with artists Dixie Chicks and Nickel Creek. Now based in Nashville, the band has welcomed singer/songwriter Nora Jane Struthers as their newest addition. THE REVEREND PEYTON�S BIG DAMN BAND is comprised of fingerstyle guitarist Reverend Peyton, his wife and and distant cousin Aaron “Cuz� Persinger on drums and bucket. They have only been around for a few years, in that time period these country-blues aficionados from rural Indiana have played more than 250 shows annually and logged more miles on their van than most acts who have been around for a decade. Their latest CD is “Wages� on SideOneDummy Records.

GaptoothDiva talks with Virginia acoustic musical duo JuniperGreen on how taking a hobby and applying passion into it can develop into a new niche in life. JuniperGreen was officially formed in early 2010 by Matt Sease and Luke (the Fro) Andrews. When these friends began writing music together, they had no idea what they were getting into. What began as a musical hobby soon turned into a full-on obsession, and small, sporadic school shows were replaced by multiple gigs every weekend. By summer 2010, JuniperGreen was playing all over Virginia. Based in Mathews County, a small town on the Chesapeake Bay, this acoustic duo is quickly becoming a known name in the Tidewater area. Much of their music is inspired by the scenic views of their hometown, and their music definitely reflects that. Much like themselves, their live performance is incredibly diverse, with high-energy acoustic songs as well as slower, soothing ones. Their lyrics leave you pondering. The music leaves you yearning for more. And their true fans will tell you that they feel like part of the band. Their fans say ” I AM JUNIPERGREEN”. JuniperGreen has played with the following artists: Mike Aiken, Nora Jane Struthers, The Steel Wheels, Tim Buppert, Austin Cunningham, Phillip Roebuck, Paul Norfleet, Bavon Atomic, Rob Thompson, and more! JuniperGreen has played at the following venues: Joyner Field, Christ Church School, 2010 Gloucester Chalk Festival, Bellamy United Methodist Church, Mathews Market Days, Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival, Squire's Everyday Gourmet, Jalapeno‘s Mexican Restaurant, The Wild Rabbit Cafe', Gloucester Main Street Farmers' Market, The Hunt Club in Gloucester, and Shaka's Contact JuniperGreen by email at junipergreen1@aim.com