Roots Rednecks and Radicals
By Will Houk
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The Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals podcast features in depth interviews with musicians, giving insight into their creative process. Guests include: Amanda Shires, Todd Snider, Charley Crocket, Frank Turner, and Dave Alvin.
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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Hip Hop is Folk Music Part 1: To celebrate Black History Month we take a look at the development of Hip Hop through the lens of Folk music.
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Vol. 6 today we take a look at new music from Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Brent Cobb, Sarah Jarosz, and Van Plating. Enjoy!
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Green Day's album "Dookie" turns 30 years old! It came out in February of 1994 and on this week we take a look at this classic album.
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Ismay is an Indie-Folk singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Folk music community. Their music is introspective and insightful, and I have Ismay on the show today!
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was a tribute album that came out 30 years ago. The album featured some outstanding artists: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Travis Tritt. Here's my look at it.
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls is on the show! We talk about the Barbie Movie, her collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Allison Russel, Sarah Jarosz, and Sarah Watkins and her group Amy Ray Band.
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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What makes a song great? Today we take a look at three classic tunes ”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” by Willie Nelson ”Fancy” by Bobbi Gentry and ”The Joke” by Brandi Carlile.
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold is a banger! Here’s my review of her most recent album
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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My Best of 2023 breakdown! I take a look at Jason Isbell, Mitski, Tyler Childers, Billy Strings/Willie Nelson and Turnpike Troubadours. Also a shoutout to a bunch of great artists.
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is a Christmas classic everyone needs to know about! Today I do a breakdown of this wholesome movie that should be on everyone’s watchlist.
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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The Steel Woods are a hard driving country group who are always touring and putting out great music. I had a chance to catch up with Wes their lead singer and chat about their new album. Enjoy!
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are one of the most celebrated Gospel acts in the country. They have a new album out that was nominated for 3 Grammys and I have them on the show today!
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Spike McGuire talks opening for Amigio the Devil, Chuck Ragan, Cory Branan, and Willi Carlie. As well as his new album that is out now, and his project Loud as Folk. Enjoy!
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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The Thanksgiving/Gratitude Episode! We’ll take a look at 3 artists I’m grateful for, Jason Isbell, Nirvana and Jerry Garcia/David Grisman. Enjoy!
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Singer/Songwriter Charlie Mars is on the show talking about his new album!
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Willi Carlile discusses his record ”Peculiar, Missouri” along with songwriting, poetry and opening up for Tyler Childers.
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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TikTok creator John Russell and I talk about what it’s like being a left-wing bartender in Appalachia. We talk politics, economics, 90s country, and healing the divides in America.
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Chris Pierce on touring with Neil Young, and his new album ”Let All Who Will” which is a beautiful collection of songs about social justice, and the need for unity.
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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The band Briscoe talk their new album, songwriting in Texas, and opening for Zach Bryan!
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Liberal Redneck comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester wrote a book! And it’s hilarious. We talk travel, music, and the state of country music.
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Jason Aldean, Oliver Anthony, and Zach Bryan. How country music is serving to further divide, or bring us together.
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Nathan Mongol Wells of the Ottoman Turks discusses his new album, songwriting, and playing with Joshua Ray Walker.
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Anders Parker on working with artists like Steve Earle, Son Volt, and Will Johnson. And his new concept album ”The Black Flight.”
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Cole Gallagher on recording his new album with Jason Isbell’s band the 400 Unit, Vance Powell (White Stripes/Chris Stapelton) , and David Hidalgo Jr. (Social Distortion/Los Lobos).
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Best Of: A conversation with folk-punk/country/metal artist Amigo the Devil!
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Best Of: A conversation with Texas songwriter Charley Crockett!
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Best Of: A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 1. This was the first of a four part series about Mexican Music. Join me for an exploration of the various genres of music from Mexico!
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Best Of: A conversation with Amanda Shires about her song ”The Problem” that deals with the pertinent topic of access to abortion care.
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Are you familiar with Red Dirt Country? The subgenre has produced some of America’s most prolific musicians. Including Cody Canada, who joins me today to chat about his astounding music career.
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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5 Songs I’m Digging Vol. 5 Old School Edition! Featuring music by Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, Jerry Garcia/David Grisman, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash/June Carter.
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Channeling the spirit of Woody Guthrie and the Beat poets, Average Joey is a folk-punk singer with a unique style and message. Join me for a conversation and live performance of his music.
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Blending funk, bluegrass, old time, and string band sounds The Sweet Lillies are making waves in the Jamgrass scene with their new album ”Equality!”
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Jason Isbell’s seminal album ”Southeastern” was released 10 years ago this month. On today’s episode we take a look at this outstanding record and the impact it had on his career.
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Was Jesus a radical? Would he have hung out with drag queens, trans kids, and feminists? Melody Walker and Mercy Bell discuss their new protest song Jesus Was a Drag Queen!
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May 26, 2023 |
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Looking for some chill, jazz-inspired music? Robert Ellis explores relaxed, sparse, and dialed back sounds on his new album ”Yesterday’s News.”
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May 19, 2023 |
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5 Songs I’m Diggin’ Vol. 4 featuring the music of Jason Isbell, Charley Crockett, Marty Stuart, Flatland Calvary, and Nikki Lane!
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May 05, 2023 |
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An outdoor music festival in the winter? WinterWonderGrass was an absolute blast! Join me for a behind the scenes look at this festival featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus King, and Molly Tuttle.
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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What do Carrie Underwood, Kasey Musgraves, and Tim McGraw all have in common? Songwriter Luke Laird, who discusses his new project with Lori McKenna and Barry Dean ”The Songwriter Tapes.”
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Charlie Marks’ new album, Three Years Time, transports us to a different era with old time string music.
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Jason Cruz (Strung Out frontman) and Howl explore new sonic territory on their new release “Wolves.”
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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NEEDTOBREATHE frontman discusses his project Wilder Woods’ new album, FEVER/SKY
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Brother Hawk, label mates of Amigo the Devil, discuss their new full length album!
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Founder of WinterWonderGrass Scotty Stoughton discusses the festival, bands, and how music can bring us all together.
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Greensky Bluegrass’ Paul Hoffman talks songwriting, effects pedals, and playing string band music in front of festival crowds.
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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The history of the West is more than just Hollywood Cowboys. It’s the story of all of us. Stories from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Matt Andersen brings the good vibes on his new album ”Big Bottle of Joy!”
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Western Swing, and Honky Tonk sounds. The Shootouts on their new album featuring: Asleep at the Wheel, Marty Stuart, and Buddy Miller!
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Working class songs, from a working class guy. Arkansas native JD Clayton on his new album ”Long Way From Home.”
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Will Chat GPT be the end of music as we know it? Probably not, and here’s why.
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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5 Songs I’m Digging: Vol. 3 Featuring Billy Strings, Trampled by Turtles, Margo Price, The Lone Bellow, and Charley Crockett.
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Pony Bradshaw explores fascinating Appalachian characters on ”North Georgia Rounder.”
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 4: Banda
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 3: Mariachi
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 2: Conjunto
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 1: An Introduction
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Dropkick Murphys bring new life to Woody Guthrie lyrics on ”This Machine Still Kills Fascists.”
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Trampled By Turtles ponder meaning and hope on Jeff Tweedy produced ”Alpenglow.”
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band reflects on his new book ”Will The Circle be Unbroken.”
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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John Doe of X and The Knitters discusses complex relationships on his new album ”Fables in a Foreign Land.”
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Sunny Sweeney
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Andrew Combs
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Michelle Malone
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Michael Cleveland
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Della Mae
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Aaron Skiles
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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The American Songster Dom Flemons
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Elizabeth Cook
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Kanekoa
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Thoughts and Prayers/Generation Lockdown: Drive-By Truckers and Will Hoge Have Some Thoughts
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Twisted Pine
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May 25, 2022 |
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AJ Lee and Blue Summit
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May 18, 2022 |
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The Mother Hips
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May 16, 2022 |
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Exciting Announcement: We Have a Patreon Page!
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May 15, 2022 |
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Town Mountain
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May 12, 2022 |
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Kitchen Dwellers
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May 04, 2022 |
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Keller Williams
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Charlie Marks
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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Fruition
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Shovels and Rope
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Sarah Shook and the Disarmers
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Wild Rivers
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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5 Songs I’m Digging Vol. 2
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Eddie Berman
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Joe Rogan, Neil Young, and How to Support Artists
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Jan 30, 2022 |
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Lost Dog Street Band
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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The Whitmore Sisters
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Dial Back Sound
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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The Artist LP
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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TK and the Holy Know-Nothings
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Hayes Carll
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Jon Randall
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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A White Guy Listens To Mexican Music Part 1
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Jeremy Pinnell
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Ward Hayden and the Outliers
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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The Way Down Wanderers
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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5 Songs I‘m Digging
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Sep 18, 2021 |
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Reggie Harris
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Paul Thorn
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Rising Appalachia
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Aug 23, 2021 |