Roots Rednecks and Radicals

Aaron Lee Tasjan Has A New Album Out. Let's Take A Look!

Aaron Lee Tasjan is an artist I have a great deal of respect for. His songwriting is inspired by artists like his mentor Todd Snider. It's a great blend of folk, country

Nathan Evans Fox explores southern culture and history on his new album Heirloom.

Nathan Evans Fox is an artist I've really been enjoying recently. He has a great songwriting approach, and his lyrics are exploring areas often looked over by other write

RIP Dolly Parton!

Dolly was an absolute icon. Her music career spanned decades and she left us with a wealth of songs she wrote and will always be remembered for. Her legacy is bigger than

5 Songs I'm Diggin' for August 2026. Featuring Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, Nathan Evans Fox, Billy Strings and Margo Price w/Joan Baez.

I have five songs lined up for you that I'm really diggin' this month. We have everything from indie to bluegrass on this episode. As always, there is so much great music

Brandi Carlile Unleashes A Cover of an Alanis Morissette Song At Newport Folk Festival

Brandi Carlile recently performed at the Newport Folk Festival. During her performance she unleashed a wild and powerful version of the song Uninvited by Alanis Morissett

Kacey Musgraves Celebrates Mexican Music With Brothers Detained By ICE

Kacey Musgraves has always had a sense for social activism. Recently when she learned the story of brothers who were detained by ICE and also were Mariachi musicians she

5 Songs I'm Diggin' For May! Featuring Lucy Liyou, Snail Mail, Kacey Musgraves/Willie Nelson, Deer Tick, and Shooter Jennings/Willie Nelson.

Here's 5 more songs I think you'd enjoy that are out this month. Some of the best tracks I've been listening to. Lucy Liyou, Snail Mail, Kacey Musgraves, Deer Tick, and S

The Album That Set The Stage For Outlaw Country Turns 50 This Year!

Wanted! The Outlaws gave us a template for what Outlaw Country music should sound like. And it came out in an era of country music that gave us a ton of classic albums. I

5 Songs I'm Digging For April. Featuring Charley Crockett, Mitski, Iron & Wine, Ratboys, and India Ramey!

Lot's of good tunes out in the world right now. These are the songs I'm enjoying. Charley Crockett, Mitski, Iron & Wine, Ratboys, and India Ramey all have incredible musi

Jessye Desilva Glitters Up The Dark With This New Album Produced By Aaron Lee Tasjan!

Gillian Welch's album "Revivial" Came Out 30 Years Ago This Month! Let's Take A Look At This Classic Album.

The bluegrass revival of the early 2000s has it's roots in music that was bubbling just under the surface years before. In the 90s there were artists laying the groundwor

Johnny Blue Skies (aka Sturgill Simpson) Has A New Album Out! And It's Weird As Hell!

Sturgill Simpson is one of my favorite artists of all time. He just does things the way he wants to do them. He's made Outlaw Country, Bluegrass, and Rock records. And no

Charley Crockett's new album "Age of the Ram" is the end of his Sagebrush Trilogy.

I've been such a big fan of Charley Crockett for a long time now and I'm stoked to see him reach new levels in his career. He's super creative, and just a brilliant songw

Folk/Blues Legend Charlie Parr Is On The Show!

Charlie Parr is a roots musician from Minnesota that has been making music for decades. Over the years he's really created his own style that is based in the American fol

Folk Duo The Lowest Pair Talk Are On The Show!

My hometown is getting a treat. Charlie Parr and The Lowest Pair are coming through to play a show. I had a chance to talk with this dynamic folk duo about their music, a

5 Songs I'm Digging For March! Featuring Jeff Tweedy, Jeremy Ivey (w/Margo Price), Courtney Barnett, Father John Misty, and the Milk Carton Kids.

I have five more songs for you lined up this month. As always I like to bring you what's good in the world of new music and I have a great line-up for ya! This month we'r

Colter Wall Is Taking A Break From Music For The Time Being

Colter Wall announced on his Instagram recently he's taking a mental health break from music for the time being. There are few details surrounding this decision. But it's

Folk The Man! John Henry

John Henry is an American folk hero. His mythology goes back to the 1800s and no one is quite sure what part of his story is real, or legend. Nevertheless his story lives

Country Music Grifters: Kid Rock

For some reason Country Music has become a space for people who want to run a grift and make a quick buck, and Kid Rock is one of the worst. He doesn't really make "count

Steve Earle's Guitar Town Turns 40 This Month. Let's Take A Look At This Classic Album!

Steve Earle is one of America's greatest living songwriters. His career spans decades, and he is widely respected as an incredible artist by so many musicians. His first