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Mountain Deer Revival Interview
April 13, 2017

Mountain Deer Revival Interview

Wichita, Kansas is home to the up and coming Americana, roots rock band, Mountain Deer Revival. MDR plays what they call Red Dirt Music, which seems to have its roots Oklahoma. It’s a Southern Rock foundation that can be trac...

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Mollys Kiss Interview
April 13, 2017

Mollys Kiss Interview

Molly’s Kiss are our feature in this edition. They are evidence that the influence of American roots music is far reaching. As they define themselves, Molly’s Kiss is “a folk band, lost in the middle of France.” Formed in 201...

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Jim and Lynna Woolsey
April 13, 2017

Jim and Lynna Woolsey

In this episode we feature Jim and Lynna Woolsey. They have, "that magical quality of being tuned in to real life, attention to the small stuff, and open heartedness that makes for great songs, and great friends,” said Louisa...

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Branded Bluegrass Interview
April 13, 2017

Branded Bluegrass Interview

Our guest is Larry Norfleet. He and his is band, Branded Bluegrass, received nine nominations at the SPBGMA awards ceremony this past February in Nashville, TN, making them one of the top nominees. Their brand of traditional ...

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Amy White Interview
April 13, 2017

Amy White Interview

Al Petteway and Amy White, a.k.a. Al & Amy, have been charming fans for years with their uniquely crafted Celtic-Appalachian influenced music that even marries in the occasional hints of Blues, New Age, and even Jazz. Amy is ...

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Chris Jones Interview
Feb. 28, 2017

Chris Jones Interview

XM's Bluegrass Junction host, singer/songwriter Chris Jones has a new CD, and he is my guest on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joseph Henry Interview
Feb. 28, 2017

Joseph Henry Interview

American country/folk New Jersey native Joseph Henry is my guest on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mike Felten Interview
Feb. 22, 2017

Mike Felten Interview

Former record store owner, singer/songwriter Mike Felten talks Vinyl and a budding music career in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Banjo Nikaru
Feb. 16, 2017

Banjo Nikaru

Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches are our feature on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. The NYC Based band is out with a new CD, Very Next Thing, and we talk to founder Nick Russo to find out about their great story. Le...

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Holly Norman Interview
Dec. 15, 2016

Holly Norman Interview

Nashville singer Holly Norman loves Elvis - and her new tribute album, Taking Care Of Bluegrass - is a cool twist on some classic and not so known Elvis tunes. Listen in as we learn more about Holly and her new CD. Learn more...

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Robert Mabe Interview
Dec. 15, 2016

Robert Mabe Interview

West Virginia bluegrass / banjo musician Robert Mabe has a new solo CD, Somewhere In The Middle, and he is our guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Michael McLain Interview
Dec. 15, 2016

Michael McLain Interview

Michael and Jennifer McLain team up for their new bluegrass band, featuring Dan Kelly. In this episode we talk with Michael about their journey, and the new CD, Hit The Road And Go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

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Annie Savage Interview
Dec. 15, 2016

Annie Savage Interview

Annie Savage, violinist, author, songwriter, and lead singer with her band, The Savage Hearts, is our guest for this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Free Dirt Records Podcast
Oct. 10, 2016

Free Dirt Records Podcast

John Smith, co-founder of Free Dirt Records is my guest on this episode or Americana Music Profiles, as we talk about their history, offerings, and latest projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

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Michael Rhodes Podcast
Oct. 10, 2016

Michael Rhodes Podcast

Colorado singer/songwriter Michael Rhodes is finding new life with his music and his most recent single, "The Only Song," from his new record, After All These Years. He's our guest on this episode of Americana Music Profiles....

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Bow Thayer Podcast
Oct. 10, 2016

Bow Thayer Podcast

Vermont musician Bow Thayer shares his creative energy with us as we talk about his latest project, Sundowser on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Beth Marlin Podcast
Oct. 10, 2016

Beth Marlin Podcast

Folk/Americana singer/song writer Beth Marlin is our guest for this episode of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about her long and colorful career and new CD, Railroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

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Angie and the Deserters interview
Aug. 22, 2016

Angie and the Deserters interview

West Coast Americana Rockers, Angie (Bruyere) and The Deserters are our guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joseph Hott Interview
Aug. 22, 2016

Joseph Hott Interview

West Virginia's Joseph Hott, founder of the Short Mountain Boys is our featured guest on this episode as we discuss their brand of traditional WV Bluegrass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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RJ Comer Episode
June 7, 2016

RJ Comer Episode

Former front man for the Dance Hall Pimps, RJ Comer redefines his musical style with a stripped down version of Americana Rock. He is my guest for this episode of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about Americana Music, and...

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Doug Irving Interview
June 7, 2016

Doug Irving Interview

Doug Irving spent many years in Nashville honing his songwriting craft, notching 34 independent cuts … In 2006 he moved back to his home state of New York where he is now the Upstate Adirondack coordinator of the Nashville So...

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The Travelin Hillbillies Podcast
April 11, 2016

The Travelin Hillbillies Podcast

In this episode we catch up with Virginia boys, The Traveling Hillbillies, a tight nit band of brothers sharing their own brand of southern rock flavored Americana music with festival goers and tavern patrons alike. Vocalist ...

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Carrington Kay podcast
April 8, 2016

Carrington Kay podcast

Rob Smith and his wife Kristen Kay Smith make up two thirds of the band Carrington Kay. Rob is my guest for this edition as we talk about their new CD, Shine Through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

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Ted Hefko Podcast
April 8, 2016

Ted Hefko Podcast

My guest for this episode is New Orleans jazz/blues artist Ted Hefko. Ted, along with his band the Thousandaires bring original stories to life with the spontaneity of jazz, the bare-bones sensibility of early folk, and the v...

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