Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Earl Keen

This week on SouthBound, we replay host Tommy Tomlinson's 2023 conversation with Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen. Keen talks about his beginnings as a musician, his decision to stop touring full time, and his Hill Country retreat where he goes to write songs.

As Robert Earl Keen & team look forward to more touring, a new record, and a new season of the Americana Podcast, join us as we take a moment to look back, in order to look forward for what's to come. This episode contains the previous season's best-of moments from the 51st State. Hear conversation clips from bluegrass genre-bender Billy Strings (01:41), American Aquarium's BJ Barham (08:56), modern day troubadour Brent Cobb (14:45), REK's good friend and touring pal Elizabeth Cook (18:23), zen-master and songsmith Jim Lauderdale (21:54), the everywoman wonderwoman Lori McKenna (29:38), wild and wonderful Todd Snider (33:21) , and the unmistakable baritone of Jake Smith aka White Buffalo (43:17). We also have insight from Will Vogt (41:28), long-time friend, contributor, and supporter of Americana Podcast.Consider this 5-Year Anniversary recap as your “CliffNotes”, something to study up on before we begin to release next season's episodes in April 2025, which will feature more of what you've come to expect and love about the podcast: in-depth and candid conversations about the craft of songwriting within the greater Americana genre with our trusted and time-tested host, Robert Earl Keen. As well as a very exciting sneak peek from Robert himself about the future of Americana Podcast, and where we are growing and evolving with the genre for the future!!o    Billy Strings (01:41)o    BJ Barham (08:56)o    Brent Cobb (14:45)o    Elizabeth Cook (18:23)o    Hiss Golden Messenger (21:48)o    Jim Lauderdale (24:54)o    Lori McKenna (29:38)o    Todd Snider (33:21)o    Vince Herman (37:50)o    Will Vogt (41:28)o    White Buffalo (43:17) Donate to the show!https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcastInstagram@robertearlkeen1Have questions or suggestions? Emailcreatedirector@robertearlkeen.com

Scott Friedeck is the founder of The Graphic Guitar Guys, a company based in Dripping Springs, Texas that creates custom graphic-wrapped guitars for artists, festivals, and major music brands. Originally from southeast Texas, he founded his company 13 years ago. What started as an idea while touring with Texas artists like Robert Earl Keen and Ryan Beaver has grown into a full-scale business producing thousands of guitars each year. His work has been used by artists including George Strait, Gary Allan, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Reba, and Brooks & Dunn.In this episode, we discuss how a road gig turned into the starting of The Graphic Guitar Guys, working with Robert Earl Keen, what he loves about Nashville, the growing music infrastructure of Texas, and many other stops along the way.This episode's "stat of the week" is brought to you by https://chartmetric.com/.This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art.Get tickets to Troy's Tin Pan South show here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/troy-cartwright-paul-jenkins-special-analog-at-hutton-hotel-tickets/13733224?pl=NSAINew Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

Over the past three decades, A.J. Croce has established his reputation as a piano player and vocal stylist who pulls from a host of musical traditions and anti-heroes — part New Orleans, part juke joint, part soul. From his 10 studio albums, it's clear that he holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues, Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n' Roll. A virtuosic piano player, Croce toured with B.B. King and Ray Charles before reaching the age of 21, and over his career, he has performed with a wide range of musicians, from Willie Nelson to the Neville Brothers, to Béla Fleck and Ry Cooder. A.J. has also co-written songs with such formidable tunesmiths as Leon Russell, Dan Penn, Robert Earl Keen, and multi-Grammy winner Gary Nicholson. His albums have all charted on an impressive array of charts: Top 40, Blues, Americana, Jazz, College, and Radio 1. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter has landed 22 singles on a variety of Top 20 charts.  His songwriting and style has evolved from Jazz & Blues on his debut and sophomore albums, to the roots-rock of the more recent collaborative recordings like Cantos with Ben Harper, Twelve Tales with Allen Toussaint, and Just Like Medicine with Vince Gill. He recently toured with his show "Croce Plays Croce" where he paid tribute to his father, singer/songwriter Jim Croce.   

Joseph Dolce; born October 13, 1947) is an American-Australian singer, songwriter, poet and essayist. Dolce achieved international recognition with his multi-million-selling novelty song, "Shaddap You Face", released worldwide under the name of his one-man show, Joe Dolce Music Theatre, in 1980–1981. The single reached number one in 15 countries. It has sold more than 450,000 copies in Australia and continues to be the most successful Australian-produced single worldwide, selling an estimated six million copies. It reached No. 1 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart for eight weeks from November 1980. 1947–1977: Early year Dolce was born in 1947 in Painesville, Ohio, the eldest of three children to Italian American parents. He graduated from Thomas W. Harvey High School in 1965. During his senior year, he played the lead role of Mascarille in Moliere's Les Précieuses Ridicules for a production staged by the French Club of Lake Erie Frie College, which was his first time on stage, acting and singing an impromptu song he created from the script. The play was well-received and his performance was noted by director Jake Rufli, who later invited him to be part of his production of Jean Anouilh's Eurydice. His co-star in Les Précieuses Ridicules was a sophomore on a creative writing scholarship at Lake Erie College, Carol Dunlop, who introduced him to folk music, poetry and the writings of William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. Dunlop later married the Argentine novelist Julio Cortazar. Dolce attended Ohio University, majoring in architecture, from 1965 to 1967 before deciding to become a professional musician. While attending college at Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio, he formed various bands including Headstone Circus, with Jonathan Edwards who subsequently went on as a solo artist to have a charting hit song in the US ("Sunshine"). Edwards subsequently recorded five Dolce songs including, "Athens County", "Rollin' Along", "King of Hearts", "The Ballad of Upsy Daisy" and "My Home Ain't in the Hall of Fame", the latter song becoming an alt country classic, also recorded by Robert Earl Keen, Rosalie Sorrels, JD Crowe & the New South and many others. 1978–1984: Move to Australia, "Boat People" and "Shaddap You Face" Dolce relocated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1978 and his first single there was "Boat People"—a protest song on the poor treatment of Vietnamese refugees—which was translated into Vietnamese and donated to the fledgling Vietnamese community starting to form in Melbourne. His one-man show, Joe Dolce Music Theatre, was performed in cabarets and pubs with various line-ups, including his longtime partner, Lin Van Hek.  In July 1980, he recorded the self-penned 'Shaddap You Face", for the Full Moon Records label, at Mike Brady's new studios in West Melbourne. When in Ohio, Dolce would sometimes visit his Italian grandparents and extended family—they used the phrases "What's the matter, you?" and "Eh, shaddap", which Dolce adapted and used in the song. He wrote the song about Italians living in Australia and first performed it at Marijuana House, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy in 1979. It became a multi-million-selling hit, peaking at No. 1 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart for eight weeks from November 1980,in the UK from February 1981 for three weeks, and also No. 1 in Germany, France, Fiji, Puerto Rico, the Canadian province of Quebec, Austria, New Zealand and Switzerland. Dolce received the Advance Australia Award in 1981. The song has had hundreds of cover versions over the decades including releases by artists as diverse as Lou Monte, Sheila (France), Andrew Sachs (Manuel, of Fawlty Towers), actor Samuel L. Jackson and hip-hop legend KRS-One. In 2018, the first Russian language version was released by two of Moscow's most popular singers, Kristina Orbakaite and Philipp Kirkoroy. The song has been translated into fifteen languages, including an aboriginal dialect. By February 1981, it had become Australia's best-selling single ever selling 290,000 copies, entering the Guinness Book of World Records and surpassing the previous record of 260,000 copies by Brady's own "Up There Cazaly". "Shaddap You Face" has continued to be licensed and recorded by other artists and companies since its release in 1980 with its most recent appearance, in 2021, as part of the US series The Morning Show (aka, Morning Wars in Australia.) Follow up single, "If You Wanna Be Happy" was released in 1981 and charted in Australia and New Zealand. In December 1981, Dolce released the album Christmas in Australia, which peaked at number 92 on the Australian chart. 1984–present With Lin Van Hek , he formed various performance groups including Skin the Wig, La Somnambule (1984) and the ongoing Difficult Women (1993). Van Hek and Dolce co-wrote "Intimacy", for the soundtrack of the 1984 film The Terminator, now part of the US Library of Congress collection. He was a featured lead actor in the Australian film Blowing Hot and Cold (1988). He has continued to perform solo and with Van Hek as part of their music-literary cabaret Difficult Women. In 2010, two of his photos were selected for publication in the US journal, Tupelo Quarterly. Since 2009, he has been a prolifically published poet in Australia. In 2010, he won the 25th Launceston Poetry Cup at the Tasmanian Poetry Festival. His poems were selected for Best Australian Poems 2014 & 2015. He was the winner of the 2017 University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor's Health Poetry Prize, for a choral libretto, longlisted in the same year for the University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor's Poetry Prize and included in the Irises anthology. He longlisted for the 2018 University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor's Poetry Prize and was included in the Silence anthology. He was Highly Commended for the 2020 ACU Poetry Prize] and included in the Generosity anthology. He was selected as the August 2020 City of Melbourne Poet Laureate. Since 2018, he has been the television and film reviews editor for Quadrant magazine.

On Tuesday's show: Houston City Council is considering potential regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. News 88.7 reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh explains what they're discussing.Also this hour: The Texans' Aziz Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for his blow to the head of sliding quarterback Trevor Lawrence. It came the same week a new study was released finding longer ice hockey careers may increase the risks of developing CTE. Some point to the need for better athletic equipment (improvements in helmets, for instance) as a way to reduce those risks. Others believe the more equipment, the more likely athletes are to hit harder. We discuss that debate and whether better protective equipment, better rules, or changes in attitudes towards contact sports can really yield fewer injuries.Then, the family of Austin Tice, a Houston journalist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran kidnapped in Syria more than a dozen years ago, is making a fresh push with the Biden administration to secure his freedom. The Tices planned to go to the White House on Friday to meet with the National Security Council. In light of developments in Syria and how they might affect this story, we revisit a 2014 conversation with Tice's parents, Marc and Debra.And Americana singer Robert Earl Keen brings his annual Christmas show to House of Blues on Dec. 19. We listen back to a 2014 conversation with him about his holiday shows and his foray into bluegrass.

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action. On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are recapping day one of the 2024 Orange Blossom Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Wyatt Ellis, Robert Earl Keen, and The War and Treaty.

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action. On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are previewing day one of the 2024 Orange Blossom Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Van Plating, Robert Earl Keen, JJ Grey and Mofro, Steep Canyon Rangers, and more.

Notably Texan had the chance to speak with Robert Earl Keen from his Kerrville hideaway.

On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome Robert Earl Keen, and Charlie reveals he’s never done THIS particular thing!    0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:42 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton 10:13 - Interview with Robert Earl Keen     Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill, Charlie and Kelly start every weekday off with great music—country, bluegrass, Americana, Opry cuts, and live studio guests, the latest news, entertaining features, and more.   Coffee, Country & Cody airs LIVE Monday - Friday! You can listen on WSM 650 AM, and watch on Circle Country through the CircleNow app, and stream on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Peacock, Vizio, Xumo, Redbox, Sling, and Fubo!   About WSM Radio: WSM is the most famed country music radio station in the world. Each day since it first signed on in 1925, the station has shared country, bluegrass, and Americana music, as well as the excitement of Music City with friends in Middle Tennessee and listeners around the world. Listen anytime on 650 AM, WSMradio.com, or our free mobile app.   Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...

Couldn't Be Happiers return for their 3rd and final episode (for now) and it's probably for the best because it's the episode most likely to get me canceled   Listen and follow Couldn't Be Happiers www.couldntbehappiers.com www.facebook.com/couldntbehappiers www.instagram.com/couldntbehappiers   Thanks to Cormac Russel  for the closing song   https://linktr.ee/cormacrussell https://on.soundcloud.com/wkb1Qt7fwiiaxpW29 https://www.facebook.com/cormacrussellmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/cormacrussellmusic/     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Couldn't Be Happiers are a married, songwriting alt-country/Americana duo from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Jordan Crosby Lee (guitar and vocals) is a born again North Carolinian originally from Texas. His love of Texas music still runs deep, and his conversational songwriting style is redolent of Robert Earl Keen and Bruce Robison.  North Carolina native Jodi Hildebran Lee (drums, harmonica, and vocals) brings a more traditional/bluesy country dressing to their sound. Her voice is bold, brilliant, and hair-raisingly beautiful. Their sound is uniquely their own, but if a comparison must be made, think Violent Femmes meets Johnny & June. They cover everything from their love for each other to the rueful life of a Sasquatch hunter. The lyrics are nuanced, funny, and purposeful.   The duo's first full-length album, "Songs for Butchie," is out now in three volumes. The album is named in honor of Jordan's late father, John Lee, who passed away on November 3, 2020, from a rare brain cancer.  "Butchie" was undoubtedly the band's biggest fan, and his faith in Jordan and Jodi is what drove them to finally write and release this album.  Melissa Clarke, Ph.D., of Americana Highways called their music on this album “witty and entertaining, even as the lyrics weave in serious topics to consider.”   Canadian born but raised in Ireland, Cormac Russell has taken his music across the globe, including tours in England and China. He released his acclaimed seventh album titled 'Resurrection' last year, which won some very favourable reviews in the press, as well as airplay on national and international radio. He will be releasing his eighth LP titled 'The Water Came Rushing' this October. Playing all the instruments himself, he draws from a wide range of influences; from Neil Young and Bob Dylan, to literary giants like William Butler Yeats and James Joyce. 

FTB podcast #553 continues the return of the podcasts with a one-shot show featuring songs from recent albums by Robert Earl Keen, Grant Peeples, Maya De Vitry, Steel Saddle and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9438

On this week's Coffee, Country & Cody Digest, we revisit our interviews with Robert Earl Keen, who was in town to play the Ryman... plus Travis Denning, chatting about his debut album... and Ronnie McDowell talking about playing shows in his hometown of Portland, Tennessee. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and (on most tours) you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Be sure to listen to WSM anytime for free on the iHeartRadio app! Tap here to go straight to the station in your app, and set us as one of your favorites so we're always there!

Chris Edwards, simply put, is a singer-songwriter rooted in the deep Pineywoods of East Texas. With a suitcase full of influences ranging from the old-time folk and country he grew up with (thanks to his grandparents' record collection) to more recent Texas troubadours like Robert Earl Keen into rockier territory like the Old 97's, Chris Edwards' blend of catchy melodies and literate lyrics prove that he is a songwriter, first and foremost, focusing on "just writing good songs." We enjoyed getting to sit down and have a conversation with Chris via Zoom. We learned a lot about his music, his approach to songwriting, what he loves about music and his new album, Homebrew, which is coming out on June 28th. To find more info on Chris, visit on the web at: https://chrisedwardsmusic.com/ - Official Website https://www.facebook.com/ChrisEdwardsMusic/ - Facebook https://www.instagram.com/chrisedwardsmusic - Instagram https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisEdwardsTX - YouTube

On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody we welcome Jenny Tolman and Robert Earl Keen!   Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill, Charlie and Kelly start every weekday off with great music—country, bluegrass, Americana, Opry cuts, and live studio guests, the latest news, entertaining features, and more.   Coffee, Country & Cody airs LIVE Monday - Friday! You can listen on WSM 650 AM, and watch on Circle Country through the CircleNow app, and stream on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Peacock, Vizio, Xumo, Redbox, Sling, and Fubo!   About WSM Radio: WSM is the most famed country music radio station in the world. Each day since it first signed on in 1925, the station has shared country, bluegrass, and Americana music, as well as the excitement of Music City with friends in Middle Tennessee and listeners around the world. Listen anytime on 650 AM, WSMradio.com, or our free mobile app.   Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...  

Couldn't Be Happiers part 2 where things get pretty weird but a good weird like whne you microwave silly putty   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qqjyyi4gd68mftty/Ep_181_couldnt_be_happiers_pt_299lxk.mp3   Listen and follow Couldn't Be Happiers www.couldntbehappiers.com www.facebook.com/couldntbehappiers www.instagram.com/couldntbehappiers   Thanks to The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs for the closing song Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Spotify     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Couldn't Be Happiers are a married, songwriting alt-country/Americana duo from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Jordan Crosby Lee (guitar and vocals) is a born again North Carolinian originally from Texas. His love of Texas music still runs deep, and his conversational songwriting style is redolent of Robert Earl Keen and Bruce Robison.  North Carolina native Jodi Hildebran Lee (drums, harmonica, and vocals) brings a more traditional/bluesy country dressing to their sound. Her voice is bold, brilliant, and hair-raisingly beautiful. Their sound is uniquely their own, but if a comparison must be made, think Violent Femmes meets Johnny & June. They cover everything from their love for each other to the rueful life of a Sasquatch hunter. The lyrics are nuanced, funny, and purposeful.   The duo's first full-length album, "Songs for Butchie," is out now in three volumes. The album is named in honor of Jordan's late father, John Lee, who passed away on November 3, 2020, from a rare brain cancer.  "Butchie" was undoubtedly the band's biggest fan, and his faith in Jordan and Jodi is what drove them to finally write and release this album.  Melissa Clarke, Ph.D., of Americana Highways called their music on this album “witty and entertaining, even as the lyrics weave in serious topics to consider.”   The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, known to their friends as Kendra and Zack Harding, began gig-swapping as solo artists in 2014. They bonded over these shared gigs, their common love of dogs, and an enthusiasm for hiking. They decided to tie the knot in the fall of 2015. The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs officially formed in early 2016, and they've been bringing songs of joy, pain, and dogs to audiences ever since. Combining their unique backgrounds that range from classic rock to classical guitar, they create a blend of original music with deep roots in the past and a contemporary twist here and there.

Hello and welcome Americana Podcast listeners to a very special and celebratory episode. Long time listeners and new friends, we are so excited to share with you that as of April 29, 2024- we are celebrating the 5th Anniversary of this show. It has been such an honor to have been documenting the story of Americana through the artist's lens. And we've heard some incredible stories, from Billy Strings to Lori McKenna, to Shinyribs and most recently Hiss Golden Messenger. From the young blood of Jamestown Revival to the stalwart rockers in the image of Jim Lauderdale. We've only scratched the surface of what makes Americana what it is today and what its future can only hold. As we mark a momentous occasion, five years of weaving tales and tunes, let us embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of our show's legacy.To honor this milestone, we are joined by one of the true luminaries of the Americana scene. First, a troubadour whose name is synonymous with the genre, a man whose songs echo with the spirit of the American heartland, the one and only Ray Wylie Hubbard. I know I've been your temporary host for a while so the celebration doesn't stop there. Also returning to the show is our very own, revered songwriter whose wit and wisdom have endeared him to audiences far and wide, the incomparable Robert Earl Keen. Together, they represent the very essence of Americana, embodying its spirit and sound with every chord and lyric.Live from KNBT's Roots and Branches show- join us as Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen, and Americana radio pioneer Mattson Rainer recount their songwriting journey, the passion for music, and indulge us in some very special performances (this is a long show- but I can assure you it is worth every minute).So join us as we raise a toast to the history of our show, to five years of passion, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of musical truth. I'm your producer Clara Rose, and this is Americana Podcast- the 51st State  Donate to the show!https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcastInstagram@americanapodcast Have questions or suggestions? Emailcreatedirector@robertearlkeen.com

Monday (pt 1 of 2): On today's Late Riser's Podcast, if you missed Friday's playhouse - the early riser's edition is here.. - If your still feeling cloudy from the weekend, Robert Earl Keen's “Swerving In My Lane” should give your Monday a little sunshine.. - Marci takes a shot at hosting her own “Masters Class” - with “Tater's Academy of Accents”.. - We've got a cut from the late Tim Wilson's comedy album, “But I Could Be Wrong” - as he explores southern accents.. - Willie Nelson turns 91 today, so of course we'll play, “Still Not Dead”.. - and Ike Turner sings his classic, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Can of BBQ Viennies”..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday (pt 2 of 2): On today's Late Riser's Podcast, if you missed Friday's playhouse - the early riser's edition is here.. - If your still feeling cloudy from the weekend, Robert Earl Keen's “Swerving In My Lane” should give your Monday a little sunshine.. - Marci takes a shot at hosting her own “Masters Class” - with “Tater's Academy of Accents”.. - We've got a cut from the late Tim Wilson's comedy album, “But I Could Be Wrong” - as he explores southern accents.. - Willie Nelson turns 91 today, so of course we'll play, “Still Not Dead”.. - and Ike Turner sings his classic, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Can of BBQ Viennies”..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country music legend, Robert Earl Keen joins Ryan and Patrick to talk about the beauty and inspiration of Texas, his most recent live-show structure, retiring from touring, becoming the Jimmy Buffett of Christmas and so, so much more. Fins Up!

Episode 184 “Time Has Come Today” with Jack Wisdom Jack Wisdom and David Capes have been friends for a number of years.  They were elders together for a while of a downtown Houston Church.  Jack is a devoted Christian, whose life has taken a hard turn in the last year.  Perhaps more about that another time.  He stopped by the Lanier Theological Library and joined David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcasts. Who Is Jack Wisdom? Jack is a successful trial attorney who has lived in Texas for many years.  His practice centers on labor law. He was a Dallas police officer before he and his wife, Diana, moved to Massachusetts so he could study at Gordon Conwell Seminary.  He studied under some of the greats there.  For decade Jack and his wife worked in Young Life.  He's responsible for training, evangelizing, and bringing order to disordered teenage lives.  Now he is the author of 3 books, all of which deserve reading. “Time Has Come Today”  Time Has Come Today is the third book Jack Wisdom has written.  They are definitely worth reading, because they are written by a person who knows whereof he speaks.  He has studied well, works in the original languages, and combines good communication, writing, and humor.  His chapters are short, as are his books.  Taking his cue from Texas singer-songwriter, Robert Earl Keen, Jack makes a case that each moment we live is a gift from God.  It can either be wasted by slacking off or by keeping yourself too busy.  We decide daily, by the hour, by the moment, how to live.  We have an adversarial relationship with time because of the fall. For most people, time is an endless succession of years, months, weeks, days and hour.  Much of that without significance.  But we can and ought to live in matters where this day, today, matters.  Something great, important, life-changing can happen today. Watch particularly for Wisdom's distinction between two Greek words for time: chronos and kairos.  More Resources Click here for a transcript of this podcast.  Click on the title for a link to Jack's books: Time Has Come Today: Time, Eternity, and the Life of Joyful Urgency   Get Low: Reflections on Pride and Humility    Breaking Good: Repentence as a Way of Life More Resources Want more Stone Chapel Podcasts on some great topics? Just click here. You can get information on upcoming lectures at Lanier Theological Library by clicking here Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss any of the great conversations with scholars and church leaders from around the world. The post Episode 184 “Time Has Come Today” with Jack Wisdom first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Hello and welcome to a new episode and a new year Americana Podcast listeners. We're so happy to be back and we have a very exciting episode for you today to celebrate the new year. I'm particularly excited for this show because it really brings us to a full circle moment in the history of this podcast. From long-time audience members to latest episode listeners, you know that every episode features a  break in programming to feature the wonderfully written recommendations from our friend and contributor Will Vogt. Will has been with us since the very first episode of the show and has been on the ground floor for many artists—kindly sharing with our audience who he's been listening to during his segment. Which brings us to this episode's guest- Hiss Golden Messenger. One of the first picks Will ever submitted was one detailing the works of M.C. Taylor, aka Hiss Golden Messenger. A native of California but long time North Carolina resident, Hiss Golden Messenger brings together the elements of soul, rhythmic rock, blues and experiential lyricism. His punk-rock DIY acumen combined with an elevated style of songwriting has garnered praise from both fans and critics alike, as well as grammy nominations. And since his first ever feature as a Will's Pick, I can biasedly say he's one of my all time favorite artists working in the Americana scene today.  Donate to the show!https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcastInstagram@americanapodcast Have questions or suggestions? Emailcreatedirector@robertearlkeen.com

Blake Fannin of Fannin Tree Farm joins us & gives the precautions you should take with your trees to protect them from the upcoming freeze before we get into the Today Game with Robert Earl Keen, Mary J Blige, Vicki Peterson and MORE

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson presents the Best of 2023 episode. We're playing clips from favorite guests: Ben and Erin Napier, Robert Earl Keen, Bomani Jones, and many more. Come celebrate with us.

Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On today's Late Riser's Podcast, Robert Earl Keen performs his Holiday favorite, “Merry Christmas From the Family”.. - Jeff Pillars delivers this year's Christmas Pillars of Truth.. - Hoyt and The Junior Nation Band sing, “Drinking Around the Christmas Tree”.. - Mr. Pop-In - well - Pops-In.. - and more! ℗®© 2023 John Boy & Billy, Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On today's Late Riser's Podcast, Robert Earl Keen performs his Holiday favorite, “Merry Christmas From the Family”.. - Jeff Pillars delivers this year's Christmas Pillars of Truth.. - Hoyt and The Junior Nation Band sing, “Drinking Around the Christmas Tree”.. - Mr. Pop-In - well - Pops-In.. - and more! ℗®© 2023 John Boy & Billy, Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elk Fence Distillery co-owners Scott Woodson and Gail Coppinger join Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras on Brew Ha Ha. The Elk Fence Distillery is a recently opened small-batch craft distillery that makes American single-malt whiskey, botanical gin and vodka. It has the distinction of being the only distillery located in the city of Santa Rosa, California. Juniper, coriander, tangerine and grapefruit all go into the botanical gin. They were supposed to open on March 14, 2020, the day that the state closed down for Covid. The Drive was on the air that day when Governor Newsome made the announcement. They had a party ready for 600 people that they had to cancel. Real Kentucky and Pennsylvania Learnin' They actually went to Kentucky and Pennsylvania to learn how to distill. The guy who made their equipment directed them to two schools where he knew they would learn how to operate his equipment. The gin ages in new American white oak barrels. It looks like a Sauvignon Blanc. Scott calls it Christmas in a glass. Their tasting room is at 464 Kenwood Court in Santa Rosa, open from 11am-4pm Fridays and Saturdays. It's across from Lithia Dodge, close to the studio. Their product is also in Bottle Barn, Wilibee's, Oliver's (soon) , Grossman's and Perch and Plow. The name Elk Fence comes from where they grow their barley, near a fence that separates 300 elk from all the dairy farmers out in Marin County where they live. Scott lives in Inverness and Gail lives in Point Reyes. Shorty's Bunkhouse on KWMR Gail also does a radio show on KWMR a listener-supported community station, on alternating Thursdays, 6:30pm–8:30pm. The show's name is Shorty's Bunkhouse and she plays bluegrass, americana and more. Check out the sample 2-hour show on her show's website. She started on the radio in 1997. Their signal is strong and can be heard in Sonoma County too. Steve Jaxon knows that station and likes it. He heard Robert Earl Keen playing Merry Christmas from the Family for the first time and they realize it was on her show.. Next they taste the American single-malt whiskey. They won a silver medal this year for this at the American Distilling Institute. The American distilling Institute founder is Bill Owens. (He is also the man who took a famous picture of violence at the ill-fated Rolling Stones concert at Altamont.) Next they shake up a cocktail called The Entitled Housewife, named after Becky Robinson, a performer that Herlinda also knows. Scott's original cocktail is made with their Golden Own barrel aged gin, Mr. Black coffee, some pecan liqueur, and club soda. Scott and Gail are Elks and Herlinda is a Moose and may become an Elk now. The Elks Club of Petaluma should come to Elk Fence and elk it up.

Welcome into The Thicket with Mike and Josh! On this week's episode we give you all of our favorite country songs that remind us of the Christmas season. We have a call in guest from Cole Chaney himself, and play music from the country music greats like Sierra Ferrell, Tyler Childers, Robert Earl Keen, and more! On this episode: "Merry Christmas From The Family" - Robert Earl Keen "I Love Blue" - Nicholas Jamerson "Jingle Bell Rock" - Sierra Ferrell "22nd Winter" - Tyler Childers (Red Bard YouTube) "Christmas Song" - Hunter Flynn (YouTube) "I Remember Carolina" - Margo Cilker "All The Best" - John Prine "Christmas for Cowboys" - John Denver "Leroy the Redneck Reindeer" - Joe Diffie Get some Thicket Merch: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers

Weds (pt 1 of 2): On today's Late Riser's Podcast, Marci gives us the 411 on the entertainment world with Tatertainment News.. - Nervel T. Wheeler stops by for some free coffee.. - We dust off Robert Earl Keen's “Merry Christmas from the Family”.. - and Mad Max gives us 10 things that women need to know about men! ℗®© 2023 John Boy & Billy, Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weds (pt 2 of 2): On today's Late Riser's Podcast, Marci gives us the 411 on the entertainment world with Tatertainment News.. - Nervel T. Wheeler stops by for some free coffee.. - We dust off Robert Earl Keen's “Merry Christmas from the Family”.. - and Mad Max gives us 10 things that women need to know about men! ℗®© 2023 John Boy & Billy, Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUMMARY:Two-time Grammy nominee and acclaimed singer-songwriter Peter Case joins Songcraft to talk about his wide-ranging career.PART ONE:Scott and Paul chat about instruments that are nearly as famous as their players. PART TWO:Our in-depth interview with Peter CaseABOUT PETER CASE:Two-time Grammy nominee Peter Case made a name for himself in the pioneering California power pop trio The Nerves before going on to form The Plimsouls, which made a splash with the single “A Million Miles Away.” Launching a solo career with producer T Bone Burnett in the mid-1980s, Case went on to earn a reputation as a songwriter's songwriter with staples such as “Old Blue Car,” “Entella Hotel,” “Two Angels,” “Travellin' Light,” “Dream About You,” and “Beyond the Blues.” His songs have been recorded by The Go-Go's, Marshall Crenshaw, Goo Goo Dolls, John Prine, Robert Earl Keen, James McMurtry, Chris Smither, Robert Randolph, John Prine, Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Ely, Hayes Carll, Dave Alvin, and others. Peter's most recent album, Doctor Moan, is his first collection of original songs in seven years.  

Thursday (pt 1 of 2): The whole Big Show Crew is on vacation this week - But we've got another great show for you - fresh from our archives!  - This time Robert Earl Keen and the band joins us for a little private concert.. - Plus we'll learn why John Boy probably shouldn't go to the Hooters in Gastonia, NC.. - Another Gong Show slips by the Executive Producer.. - and so much more! ℗®© 2023 John Boy & Billy, Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday (pt 2 of 2): The whole Big Show Crew is on vacation this week - But we've got another great show for you - fresh from our archives!  - This time Robert Earl Keen and the band joins us for a little private concert.. - Plus we'll learn why John Boy probably shouldn't go to the Hooters in Gastonia, NC.. - Another Gong Show slips by the Executive Producer.. - and so much more! ℗®© 2023 John Boy & Billy, Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like what you hear? Feel free to support the Show!https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcastWe have a very special guest in this episode. Today, we're diving into the rich tapestry of the extraordinary songwriter, Gretchen Peters. Growing up next to the legendary Greenwich Village folk scene, before moving to Colorado where she cut her teeth as a performer, and finally settling in Nashville at the height of the traditional country to pop country split in the 90's and early aughts. Peters' story is something that music journalists and authors could only dream of living. And during all this time, she has etched her name into the annals of American music history with her poignant lyrics and haunting melodies.In the early '90s, Peters released her debut album, 'The Secret of Life,' which quickly garnered attention for its lyrical depth and Peters' distinctive, emotive voice. Throughout her illustrious career, Peters has penned songs that resonate with a raw, emotional honesty and capture complexities of the human condition. Her songs have been cut by the likes of Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood, and has been a longstanding advocate for musician's rights in an increasingly complicated industry that looks more and more like a battleground everyday. Having recently retired from touring, it's time to take stock of  Gretchen Peters' immeasurable impact on music. Her dedication to storytelling has earned her a place among the most revered songwriters of our time. So join us today as we speak with Gretchen Peters about her serendipitous career, women's music in country and Americana, and whether or not there really is a difference between being a songwriter and being a performer.  

I had the chance to chat with Former judge and award-winning legal thriller author, Martin Clark, about writing legal thrillers, coming up with intriguing moral dilemmas for your characters to face, fly fishing in Montana and Tennessee, trusting in the justice system, the songwriting of Robert Earl Keen, and the provocative ending to his latest thriller, THE PLINKO BOUNCE. You'll also hear about Martin's choice of the best collection of short stories ever (the choice might surprise you!). Give it a listen!

(pt 1 of 2) It's Friday 09/29/23 and on today's Big Show, we'll sing along with Robert Earl Keen's “Bucking Song”.. - Cadbury's “Butler's Paradise”.. - and Tim Wilson's “Racing Song”.. - Plus Tom Sorensen covers the past week's NFL games and gives his picks for the week ahead!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(pt 2 of 2) It's Friday 09/29/23 and on today's Big Show, we'll sing along with Robert Earl Keen's “Bucking Song”.. - Cadbury's “Butler's Paradise”.. - and Tim Wilson's “Racing Song”.. - Plus Tom Sorensen covers the past week's NFL games and gives his picks for the week ahead!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After telling the story of the musicians who shaped his Oklahoma roots in his 2020 book Red Dirt, journalist and author Josh Crutchmer saw an opportunity to dig deeper into the artists that shaped independent roots music. His second book, The Motel Cowboy Show, is about the Americana music in the American West that began with cowboy poetry and lives on today in artists like Reckless Kelly, Micky and the Motorcars, and Ned LeDoux. A New York Times editor by day, Crutchmer also spent three years chronicling the return of the Turnpike Troubadours to the stage and studio for Rolling Stone, as well as the final concert for Robert Earl Keen. In this episode, he joins Rhett to talk about the path that led him to writing, how he approaches his role as a storyteller, and the personal obstacle he uncovered while working on his latest book. The Motel Cowboy Show and Red Dirt are available here. Josh Crutchmer's website Follow Josh on IG @jscrutchmer Rhett Miller website Follow Rhett on IG @rhettmiller Wheels Off is hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Executive produced by Kirsten Cluthe. Editing by Matt Dwyer. Music by OLD 97's. Episode artwork by Katherine Boils and Mark Dowd. Show logo by Tim Skirven. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it.  Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with guests Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Jeff Tweedy, The Milk Carton Kids, and more. If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or review.

Doug Lane is the youngest of three children in a Navy family.  His first musical memory was at age three. Doug always loved music with six years in piano, and picking up the saxophone in middle school. Doug's dad was a naval aviator, finishing his career in Kingsville, Texas.  His father was the source of much childhood trauma. Doug grew up among ranchers, naval pilots, Mexicans, and college students.  He was exposed to many different cultures and ideas. Doug was seven years old when his dad retired.  Doug had no intention of following in his father's footsteps.   The recruiter turned out to be very convincing, appealing to Doug's love of music. Doug joined the Army as a saxophonist, and picked up the guitar later on. Doug's primary mission was that of a musician, but his first role was always a soldier. Military bands perform at ceremonial functions, parades, PR, diplomatic functions, and funerals. Music brings tradition to the military. Two to three months after Operation Iraqi Freedom ensued, Doug and fellow soldiers relieved the 3rd infantry division. Doug was fortunate in that he saw little of the violence that other solderis endured.  There were adjustments to the daily rocket attacks.  He counts himself lucky that no one in his unit was seriously injured. Doug's issues in Iraq centered around poor leadership and medical care. He feels the Iraqi workers get painted with a broad stroke.  Doug found most of them amazing; and he is grateful to their wives who provided the soldiers with food during lean times. Doug is proud to have offered relief to soldiers as he played for them in Iraq. Doug found his faith in Iraq.  Raised Catholic, Doug was not a believer. Studying the Bible forced him to find answers to questions.  Doug experienced the concept of grace when he realized he could never be good enough. Doug FOUND REST IN GOD!. Doug's wife was a soldier as well.  They deployed together.  Fifteen months of the their first two years was spent living in separate tents.  The strain on marriages in these circumstances is astounding, but they managed to weather the storm. Doug was in the army for four years.  Tired of the army BS, he did not re-enlist.  Looking back, Doug can see how his bad attitude and immaturity contributed to his dissatisfaction. Doug is the front man for his band, The Real Doug Lane Band.  Accused of being a country band, he maintains they also play blues and classic rock.  Pink Floyd and Billy Joel are heavy influences, along with Guy Cook and Robert Earl Keen. Doug has released two albums, 1 EP, and a few singles.  He aims to share his stories through the songs. Doug has dealt with suicidal thoughts his entire life, stemming from childhood trauma. Doug came close to suicide a few years back. The pressure of life was too much.  Their was no way out.  He has found relief in ketamine treatments. Following the ketamine treatments, it was the first time the voices in his head went quiet. Doug has been a pastor for 20 years.  His advice to anyone struggling with mental illness, "God is NOT angry at you because of your depression. The Real Doug Lane on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnUnyQ3eW01dCyrulMhp6g https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDougLane https://www.instagram.com/therealdouglane/ You can find where his band is playing by visiting the following website: https://www.bandsintown.com/  Simply input, The Real Doug Lane    

Hello friends! I hope you had a great Independence Day! Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Brian Beken is my guest for episode 1291! After 15 years of playing with bands like Robert Earl Keen, South Austin Jug Band, and MilkDrive, Brian has emerged with his brilliant, debut solo album, New Geography which he recorded and performed on his own during 2020 with mixing help from Joe Humel, is available now wherever you stream or download music. Go to brianbeken.com for all of your Brian Beken needs. We have a great conversation about getting started on violin at age 8 then quickly switching to fiddle, playing in bands as a kid, touring the U.S. and Europe with The South Austin Jug Band, making 4 albums with prog-bluegrass band, MilkDrive, his 8 years playing with Robert Earl Keen and much more. I had a great time getting to know Brian. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Get tix to How Did I Get Here? Presents Leslie Sisson, Johnny Goudie and Aaron Sinclair at Soundspace at Captain Quackenbush's on July 21st HERE Get the best, full-spectrum CBD products from True Hemp Science and enter code HDIGH for a special offer from How Did I Get Here? If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

This week on the SouthBound podcast, host Tommy Tomlinson welcomes Texas singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen, known for classics like “The Road Goes On Forever.” Keen recently retired from the road but is still making music; his latest album, called “Western Chill,” comes with a songbook, a live DVD and a graphic novel.

On this very special Hometown Pride episode of Biscuits & Jam, we are featuring conversations with guests like Robert Earl Keen, Ashley McBryde, and Walker Hayes about where they grew up, what made their hometown special, and some of their favorite childhood memories. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by: Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to break out the party hats and pop the champagne because the Americana Podcast is celebrating its 4th anniversary! For the past four years, this podcast has been a leading voice in the Americana music scene, sharing interviews, stories, and music from some of the genre's most talented artists. And in our tireless efforts to promote and celebrate the diverse range of sounds and styles, we've made plenty of memories and laughter along the way. We've strived to provide insights into the creative process, the challenges of the music industry, and share the rich history and culture that inspires Americana music. In order to celebrate this fun little birthday of ours, I'm very pleased to invite you to a live panel recording we did at the Arcadia Live in Kerrville Texas!Moderated by Tamara Saviano, Americana Podcast welcomes Robert Earl Keen, Bruce Robison, Richard Skanse, Jamie Lin Wilson, Dr. Ian Peddie, and Clara Rose to talk about the history and future of Americana music. With special live recordings by Terry Allen!

Couldn't Be Happiers stop by to talk about music and get some very ineffective couples counseling   Listen and follow Couldn't Be Happiers www.couldntbehappiers.com www.facebook.com/couldntbehappiers www.instagram.com/couldntbehappiers   Thanks to The Simple Joy for the closing song   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Couldn't Be Happiers are a married, songwriting alt-country/Americana duo from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Jordan Crosby Lee (guitar and vocals) is a born again North Carolinian originally from Texas. His love of Texas music still runs deep, and his conversational songwriting style is redolent of Robert Earl Keen and Bruce Robison.  North Carolina native Jodi Hildebran Lee (drums, harmonica, and vocals) brings a more traditional/bluesy country dressing to their sound. Her voice is bold, brilliant, and hair-raisingly beautiful. Their sound is uniquely their own, but if a comparison must be made, think Violent Femmes meets Johnny & June. They cover everything from their love for each other to the rueful life of a Sasquatch hunter. The lyrics are nuanced, funny, and purposeful.   The duo's first full-length album, "Songs for Butchie," is out now in three volumes. The album is named in honor of Jordan's late father, John Lee, who passed away on November 3, 2020, from a rare brain cancer.  "Butchie" was undoubtedly the band's biggest fan, and his faith in Jordan and Jodi is what drove them to finally write and release this album.  Melissa Clarke, Ph.D., of Americana Highways called their music on this album “witty and entertaining, even as the lyrics weave in serious topics to consider.”   They also just wrapped filming a commercial for a fancy ad agency, but they can't talk about it until it comes out almost a year from now…but, they are super stoked about it.  They also got a few songs into a sync library in 2022, so they've got their fingers crossed they might show up somewhere on your TV or computer soon...  

Reid has the privilege of spending an hour talking with singer, songwriter, hunter, and Texas icon Robert Earl Keen. Having retired from the road after 41 prolific years, REK discusses settling into life in the Texas Hill Country, taking a bit more time to hunt birds and deer, and the amusement provided by a pair of English Cockers. The conversation wanders into REK·s youthful forays with a .410, the joys of south Texas bobwhites, and the magic of a good story, spoken or sung. A great chat with a lovely guy. More on REK·s current work here and via his Americana Podcast on all major platforms.

It's a new year Americana Podcast listeners! And with a new year, means new discussions on what makes Americana… well Americana. When we look at this genre, we talk a lot it's history and its future. And over time we've been able to piece together this ongoing timeline and certain elements that are key to its existence. Base influences in songwriting, certain instrumentation, and geography. If you've been a long-time listener, you'd know that many of our previous guests have attributed a great deal of their musical identity to where they learned music from. This of course is a holdover from the new world mentality in the west, where many genres developed due to particularly regional and social integrations over extended periods of time. When looking at Americana we are specifically looking at the European folk trad to bluegrass, blues to rock, and then rock and bluegrass to country as we know it today. That's a lot of words to basically say the place that you identify as home, has as significant of an effect on your musical education as who's albums you choose to listen to growing up. And Kentucky aside, some of the artists that know that best are from Texas and Oklahoma.There's a lot of opinions on the state of Red Dirt Music and Texas Country. Developing as sub genres in the late 80's to early 00's, this very regional brand of music came up in response to commercial country. And I'm not talking Florida Georgia Line commercial, I'm talking Tim McGraw commercial. Who we love. But there's a lot of ups and downs and opinions in the overall conversation but the general one is that Red Dirt and Texas Country became a space for outsiders beyond the Nashville standard. Piggybacking off of the outlaw movement and the historical legacies of artists, particularly Texas native Willie Nelson, these scenes were able to flourish in their respective regions and began to go a bit beyond. They were in a position to challenge the value of industry effect in radio versus organic growth in listenership. They developed loyal followings, local radio play. The works. But due to a long series of unfortunate commercial circumstances, the scenes have presently been relegated very much south of the red river. And I could go on about this, but fortunately this episode you can it straight from the quarter horse's mouth. Americana Podcast speaks with the artists who possibly have the most pertinent opinions on the state of Red Dirt and Texas Country and their weight in the views of Americana music. On this episode we have musical and actual giant Ray Benson from Asleep at The Wheel. Defender of the Dance Hall Randy Rogers, Okie not from Muskogee Jason Boland of Jason Boland and the stragglers, young blood William Beckmann, whip smart Wade Bowan, and philanthropist at heart Josh Abbott. Saddle up and enjoy the show. 

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