Show 48 The Reverend Shawn Amos’ new “Blue Sky”
Learn how Shawn Amos’ Blue Sky came together and what he has in common with the Who on this edition of the Americana One Podcast.
John Prine’s “Bruised Orange” from his friends in Nashville
Here’s a terrific tribute to John Prine and “Bruised Orange” from a great group of Nashville musicians, all friends and colleagues of John’s.
Bill Lloyd on his new live album 2GTRSBSDRMS
The prolific Bill Lloyd talks about his new live album cryptically called “2GTRSBSDRMS.” It’s full-throttle back-to-basics rock.
Quarantine Playlist: Beth Nielsen Chapman
Stan Garfield’s Quarantine Playlist featuring Beth Nielsen Chapman, and a reposting of our American One podcast with this talented artist.
Missing John Prine
There was a truly special night when John Prine took the stage to perform his first album from start to finish, as a full and incandescent moon was reflected in the waves. For the rest of my life, when I think of John, I’ll think of that moment and those songs.
Conversations on Cayamo: The Mastersons
The Mastersons were remarkably prescient in recording and releasing their new album No Time For Love Songs.
Show 47 Paul Thorn on songwriting
Paul Thorn talks about the art of songwriting and offers tips on this edition of the Americana One podcast from the 2020 30A Songwriters Festival.
Quarantine playlist: Aztec Two-Step
Quarantine Playlist: Aztec Two-Step was a great acoustic guitar and vocal harmony duo in the same spirit as Batdorf and Rodney and Brewer & Shipley.
The Quarantine Playlist: Nashville
Quarantine Playlist of the Day: Nashville (the TV series). This show ran 6 seasons from 2012-18, starting on ABC and ending on CMT.
A new song and some inspiration from Marshall Chapman
Marshall Chapman’s upcoming album features this stirring performance of “He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands,” a #1 hit in America 42 years ago this week by 13-year-old Laurie London.
Jim Lauderdale celebrates North Carolina
The incredibly prolific Jim Lauderdale has a new album celebrating his home state of North Carolina, with a little help from the North Carolina Arts Council.
Sara Peacock concert streaming tonight
Sara Peacock will be doing a live concert at 7 p.m. Central via Facebook Live and Instagram tonight to promote her new album “Burn the Witch.” Highly recommended.
Conversations on Cayamo: The Quebe Sisters
The Quebe Sisters’ triple fiddling and tight harmonies create Western swing for a new generation.
Conversations on Cayamo: Emily Scott Robinson
An interview with Emily Scott Robinson on board the Cayamo music cruise
Conversations on Cayamo: Al Jardine of the Beach Boys
On two remarkable nights, the stage featured two founding Beach Boys – Wilson and Al Jardine – and an amazing band revisiting one of pop music’s most entertaining, important and influential catalogs.
Show 43 “Girl to City:” The Remarkable Amy Rigby
By Ken Paulson – We’ve been fans of Amy Rigby since meeting her at a party at Greg Trooper’s home in Nashville in 2002. Both Amy and Greg were working on new albums and played some new songs. Trooper played “Muhammed Ali (The Real Meaning of Christmas)” and Amy followed with “Are We Ever Going to Have Sex Again?” Both…
Show 42 – Last Train Home’s triumphant return
We’ve been too long without a Last Train Home album. After a decade, Eric Brace and Last Train Home have released Daytime Highs & Overnght Lows, an always ambitious and musically diverse collection that reminds us once again of this band’s excellence.
Cayamo 2020: Sun, fun, music and marriage
By Paul T. Mueller The 13th edition of the Cayamo festival-at-sea was another (mostly) happy week of sun, fun and, above all, music – scores of shows performed by world-class musicians, all on a seven-night cruise to two sunny Caribbean islands. Marquee names in this year’s lineup included Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, soul icon Mavis Staples and Americana stalwart…
Preview: Cayamo 2020
By Paul T. Mueller It tends to happen with any music festival that’s been around for a few years – some fans want a new lineup every year, others want to stick to the tried and true. Cayamo, the festival-at-sea that’s about to embark on its 13th voyage, is no exception. There’s always a vigorous debate between those who love…