Alexa Rose grew up in the Alleghany Highlands of western Virginia. Influenced by stories, one in particular, of her grandfather and Lester Flatts, Alexa was inspired to write, and sing, and eventually record her stories. Alexa is our guest on the next edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At just 28 years old, Sierra Hull has already recorded four full length albums, played the Grand Ole Opry (at 10) and Carnegie (at 12), and received a Grammy nomination. Americana Music Profiles caught up with Sierra for this interview just a few weeks prior to her performance at Merlefest '24.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exposure to Piedmont Blues while in college at Duke University, and a chance opportunity to play behind Big Boy Henry left a lasting impression on Americana singer - songwriter, Jon Shain. He is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Irish Bluegrass band, JigJam's founding members, Offaly Jamie McKeogh, joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the progression of their music and their latest album, Across The Pond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver, CO based Racyne Parker has been enjoying introducing her indie-folk-Americana original tunes to her fan base, on the way to her first full length album later this summer. Racyne is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successful songwriter Kim Brogil learned of her potential as a singer when a producer reached out to her over an Instagram post. That led to the production of her debut EP. Kim is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about that experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born out of a Sunday tradition of potlucks and Bluegrass jams, this Maryland based Bluegrass band has graduated into seven successful albums including the forthcoming, Artifacts, set for June '24. Banjo player, Derek Kretzer is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little Rock Arkansas's married duo of Cliff and Susan have been on the road an average of 200 dates a year since they met in 2016. Along the way they created a music production company, and launched a music festival. The couple join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their career in music and their most recent album, Fiddle & Keys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heals of his recent success, Kansas City, Country/Americana, Singer-Songwriter, Bill Abernathy recently released his fourth CD, More. Bill is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How The West Was Once is the new album from multi-talented artist/musician Alex Pettus. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his experience of creating this new project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee make up the duo commonly know as Sugarcane Jane. Called "one of the best duos since Johnny and June" by the Washington Times, Anthony and Savana join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their amazing career, and their 11th studio album, On A Mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Lebental found himself immersed in the rock music scene in SoCal in the 80and 90s before stepping out of music to raise a family. 25 years later, he rediscovered his musical roots and just released his debut album, The Long Player. Dave is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multi-instrumentalist, Lolly Lee enjoy some musical success in the 80s before bowing out to raise a family. However it was never far from her heart. Fast forward to 2023, she's just created and released here self titled debut project. Lolly joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about her musical journey and debut record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville, TN is home base for the Americana, Folk, Roots, Country infused band, The Close. Listen in to Americana Music Profiles as they talk about talk about their origins, and their latest recorded project, Orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although Eddie Witz came into his musical journey later in life, he's making up for lost time with his Americana based, Caribbean flavored musical endeavor. He's even collaborated with the talented Bryan Adams on a song. Eddie joins us on Americana Music Profiles to chat about this interesting career and his new record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corpus Christi Bay is the birth place for Americana, Country Roots Rock musician, Jack Nelson. After picking up his first guitar at four, Jack finds himself celebrating a new album, Going Places. He is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Jane Holland, also known as, Little Jane & The Pistol Whips formed her band in 2008. With three albums to their credit, the latest being Long Road Ahead, Ashley is my latest guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sands Hall is a published author, teacher, and a compelling stage actor. And, she's an incredibly talented songwriter and singer as well. She joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to discuss her exciting life and an artist, and her latest album, Sturdy Boots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie Newcomer has released 20 albums over the course of her career, published her poetry, and earned an Emmy for her PBS special, An Evening with Carrie Newcomer. In this episode of Americana Music Profiles, we chat with Carrie about her amazing life in music, and her latest album project, A Great Wild Mercy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was piano lessons at age four that was ultimately the spark that launched Charlotte Morris's musical journey. A theater major initially, Charlotte moved to Nashville in 2020 to focus on her music - she joins Americana Music Profiles to talk about her life story and her 2nd studio release, Wild Child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul J Bolger has been involved in the music industry since the late 80s - as a songwriter, and a performer. The Irish writer, and film producer joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about Irish Americana music, and his latest project, "Beware Of Trains." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tallahassee native, Jason Byrd, a third generation fire fighter, and long friend of the late, great, George Jones, joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his music career, song writing, working with George and Nancy Jones, and his most recent project releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Rock-A-Billy music is your thing, then you'll wanna listen to this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Bruce Humphries joins us to talk about the Rockabilly music scene, his original music band The Rockabilly Rebels, and their latest album, Live It Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alternative-outlaw-country-rock and Americana artist Marc Miner hails from Vienna, Austria where he is somewhat of an Americana music pioneer. With a storied career behind him, Marc joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career and 2nd official studio album, Last Heros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailing from the foothills of the North Georgia Appalachian Mountains, Americana singer-songwriter Charlsey Etheridge says she wrote her first song at age seven. She released her first studio album in 2013. She joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her career in music and her most recent album, Scares Of Mine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although Kevin Slick's music has crossed several genres in his career, he's most recently settled in on Bluegrass. The former president of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career, and his band, Orchard Creek's latest album, Listening For Your Call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louisville, KY is where this four-piece, grass-roots, Americana band originates from. Seven years together, they've won some awards, and logged a lot of miles. They are my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Riley is a 4th generation member of a Texas cattle ranching family - and long time songwriter - musician. Her life long career, and her latest CD project, Common Ground, are the topics of conversation for this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Mosley brings more than 30 years of success to his third solo CD, A Life Well Lived. Join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles and Daryl and I talk about his decades of musical success and his latest project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guitarist, Nick Russo, and vocalist, Betina Hershey head up this Americana, Folk, Jazz group now simply referred to as, The Scoochies. They join me for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their latest LP, Lift You Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky born, Dean M. Collins melds his songwriting memories and life experiences into his latest project, Land Where The Wishes Come True. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to chat about his life journey with music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Idol favorite, Murphy, joins us again on Americana Music Profiles, for a career update, and a conversation about life - music - and making people happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnstown, PA singer-songwriter, Jake Dryzal joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest project, Great American Racer - a folk rock concept album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Humphrey III, co-founder of the Western North Carolina, award winning, grass-Americana collaborative, joins us on Americana Music Profiles to chat about their latest project, Pay Your Dues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 55, RC Hall got to check another item off his bucket list when he recorded his first album, Wood, Wire and Whiskey. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his long, interesting journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty Falle's first Bluegrass album was received so well that he decided to do it again. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest Bluegrass album; Kentucky Bluestar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass is hard at work keeping the six decade tradition alive of this great band. Danny is a three time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year winner. He joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the history of this band, and their new CD, Bluegrass Troubadour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Raybon got his musical start at 11 years old with his dad and brothers in the family band, The American Bluegrass Express. In 1997, he and his brother Tim netted a CMA Duo of the Year nomination. In 2019 he hit the road with his band, Merle Monroe. And now he's doing it again with the Tim Raybon band, and a new album, and he's our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the rural mountains of Kentucky, to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Dale Ann Bradley has carved a music career that consists of two Grammy nominations, a Kentucky music Hall of Fame, and six IBMA awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Dale Ann joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her career and new album, "Kentucky For Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Andrews created Crandall Creek in Moundsville, WV in 2015. Born out of his desire to write and share songs inspired by childhood experiences, Jerry and the band are enjoying the fruits of that labor with their new song, "Refrigerator Homemade Picture Show," Jerry Joins us for this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado based Americana / Blues singer / Songwriter David Starr joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to chat about his long musical career and his most recent project, the EP, Better Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 year old Jake Ybarra recently made the move to Nashville to focus on his music - and the result is his debut (Americana, Alt. Country, Folk) CD, Something In The Water. Jake joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical journey and his debut CD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorrigo, New South Wales is home for alternative country singer and songwriter, Morgan Tucker. After fronting a band for most of his musical career, Morgan joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his debut solo project, For Better Or Worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Barie began playing fiddle when he was just 10 years old. By 15 he was working on stage as a freelance fiddler, and by his late teens he had won the Florida State Fiddle Championship. Now a member of Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers, he also just released his fourth solo project - Radio Active. Jason is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merlefest is a wonderfully large music celebration held at the end of every April in Wilkesboro, NC. The festival celebrates it's 35th edition this year, and the 100th birthday of it's founder, the late Doc Watson. We caught up with artist relations manager, Lindsay Craven, for some insight into the "behind the scenes" of this great event, for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folk singer, song interpreter, Mara Levine's previous album, Facets Of Folk, Charted #1 on the FAI Folk chart and netted 9 songs in the top 20. Her recent video releases are gaining national attention. Mara joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long time Melbourne based singer songwriter, Shayne Cook actually recently just launched his solo career in 2020. This past February saw the release of his latest project, a Top 25 UK iTunes chart single, "Miles Away." Shayne joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arkansas singer/songwriters Justin Patterson and Laura Lynn Danley join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to chat about their roots as the duo, Ten Penny Gypsy, and their latest single release, "River N Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formed in 2012, This all-acoustic, modern folk quintet earned the Carolina Music Award Folk Band of the Year honors in 2018. Co-founder Greg Moore joins Americana Music Profiles to talk about the band and their latest release, Whitecaps In The Cornfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Taking Flight" is the latest from California Celtic singer, Amelia Hogan. Amelia is our guest on Americana Music Profiles as we talk about her Irish, Scottish, British influenced music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nova Scotian singer-song writer, Mary Beth Carty, brings her authentic, Canadian Celtic roots front and center on her latest project, Crossing The Causeway. She is my guest on the latest edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dayton, Ohio is home for Pete Price, the lead guitarist for The Fries Band for the last 30 years. The covid lockdown left the band with no place to play, and Pete with lots of song ideas to write down. The result is his first solo project; The Department Of The Interior. Pete joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about that musical journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Mississippi born, Americana singer/songwriter was raised in a family with deep musical roots, and they are reflected so honestly throughout his Blues, Gospel, Country, Rock, and Bluegrass flavored music. Ralph is my guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long Island's Bobcat is a one-man-band drawing on inspirations from rock, soul, rhythm and blues, Americana, and more. His unique approach to music make him a fascinating guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Hagen released his first solo album in 2020, and in 2021, his single, "Dying Alone", was a International Songwriting Competition semi-finalist. Just recently signing with Spectra Music Group, Eric is planning the 2023 release of his next album in just a few months. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his new solo career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six musicians from Redding, Connecticut got together in 2020 to form a Country cover band. It wasn't long before they recognized a mutual interest in creating original music - so they did. Their debut EP released this past October. They've already earned a "Rising Star" nomination, and looking ahead to a full length project later in 2023. Founding member Scott Smith joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to dive into this exciting journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.K. (Kris) Hammond lives an isolated life deep in the country side of Buckinghamshire, England where she works woth troubled horses. And, masters the blues - Delta blues, to be specific. Her long awaited debut album, Death Roll Blues, is set to drop in March '23. Join me for this exciting edition of Americana Music Profiles as Kris and I talk about how she came to pursue her passion for the blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020 John Blangero, a.k.a Sun King Rising, began a new leg of his career releasing his first solo album of what he called "The rebirth of Classic Southern Rock & Soul." In October of this year he released his second album in line with that spirit - Signs and Wonders. John is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five close friends from Dayton, Ohio formed a cover band back in 2013. They quickly realized there was too much talent being left on the table, so they changed their name from Southbound to Ludlow Creek and began writing an recording their own indie Americana music. Guitarist and Vocalist Dave Benson joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their latest album, "Which Way Is Forward." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Texas native was inspired at an early age by the by the sounds of Texas dance halls. He taught himself to play guitar in high school and began writing songs. After a decade in Nashville writing songs he moved back to Texas to rekindle his performance career. He joins us on this latest edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about new music and his latest single, "Tickin'." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Voss picked up his dad's old flat top guitar at 8 years old, and it was love at first strum. Growing up in southern Saskatchewan on a 100 year old family farm, JJ was filled with memories as he began writing and performing music. His latest single, "A Letter To Dad," is an honest look at what it was like to grow up that way, and a tip to the working class people that keep this world running. JJ joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally from Calgary Alberta, Kevin "KAZ" Arizona now splits his time between there and Arizona in the US, making and sharing his brand of Americana music. His latest single, Crazy Town, is the latest single of his forth coming 2023 EP. KAZ joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to chat about his musical journey and the new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fredrick, Maryland, singer-songwriter, David Arn has been making his brand of Americana music for the past 10 years. His latest effort, Watershed, and the subsequent video/single, is a very moving look at the effects of PTSD. David joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the specifics of this song, and his latest album effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trent Summar spent 20 years of his professional music career in Nashville writing songs. before moving to Santa Barbara, CA to enjoy the fruits of his labor and do his own thing for a while. Trent joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his songwriting career and his latest EP, I Might Get Used To California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philly native, Eddy Mann, is in the midst of releasing his latest of 17 albums, Trio. He traces his music roots to a be-bop pianist father and culturally creative mom, and says, even still today, he's "driven to write, record, and perform." Eddy is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Beachley has spent 30 plus years in the bluegrass music business playing with such greats as Bill Harrell and Doyle Lawson. He brings his music full circle with his latest project, The Road Not Taken, a great blend of Bluegrass and Americana. Darren our guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scotland born Colin Hay is probably best know for his work with the 80's smash band Men At Work, and hits like "Who Can It Be Now," and "Down Under." He's still writing songs and performing music all across the world. I caught up with Colin right before a show at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC., to talk about his life in music and his most recent album, Now And The Evermore, on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen Harrell began playing music in high school, first with guitar, then fiddle. In 2002 he joined Marty Raybon's band. In the back of his mind he knew he always wanted to sing lead and run his on band, and in 2008 he formed the now nationally acclaimed, Volume Five. Glen joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soulful Americana musician Vince Vanguard has spent many years helping others realize their musical dreams - it's only fitting that it's now his turn to do so as well. On this edition of Americana Music Profiles, Vince joins us to talk about his life journey and realizing the joy of releasing his debut album, Spirit Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaelee Roberts, just in her early 20s, has already found herself in a musical career dream scenario. Last fall she received the IBMA Momentum Vocalist award, and became a member of the IBMA awarded / Grammy nominated band Sister Sadie. Jaelee's our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her experience and her debut CD, Something You Didn't Count On. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin to Houston is the latest CD from Texas rocker, turned Americana artist, Marina Rocks. Marina joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her childhood musical journey and this latest album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolina native, Teddy Barneycastle has been playing music since he was five. After a stint in rock and roll, an Osborne Brothers show changed his musical direction forever. Now leading the Goodfellers bluegrass band, Teddy joins us on the latest edition of Americana Music Profiles to share his musical journey and the band's latest music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corrie Lynn Green spent her teen years at the base of the Shenandoah National Park listening to countless hours of bluegrass music and hearing the stories of the displaced mountain folk. All of this became the influences for her entry into songwriting and eventually recording her debut album, "Blow Away." Corrie is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer-Songwriter (Law professor) Lynn Crossett hails from San Marcos, Texas, and spends his time between there and Southern California playing his brand of Americana, Alt. Country music where ever he can. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest CD, "In The Company Of A Song." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pam Setser grew up singing in a family band, for 16 years, getting to meet icons like Doc Watson and Maybelle Carter. As a young adult she took on family responsibilities, but in recent years has returned to the music. She joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to explore her musical journey and latest recorded project.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tia McGraff has nine international CD releases and several awards, including two Grammy nominations, and an emPower Posi Music Award for her 2021 single, "Go Your Own Way," that's featured on her upcoming EP, With Love. Tia joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connecticut Singer Songwriter Pete Miller lives just 45 minutes from NYC, but prefers the rural inspiration for his "everyman songs." He joins us on the latest edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career and latest single, "A Light Out There." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 year old Kentucky Country music artist, Alex Miller, looks to parlay an season 19 American Idol appearance into a full time country music career. Alex joins us on this edition of Americana Music profiles to talk about his AI experience and his new CD, Miller Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville Singer-songwriter Tom Galloway joins host Greg Tutwiler to talk about his latest album, Wreckage, in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five friends formed cover classic rock band, Southbound, in 2013. The Dayton Ohio musicians quickly realized they wanted to pursue more original material, so they changed their name to Ludlow Creek and cut a new record. Drummer/vocalist, Jeffery Friend, joins this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about this exciting new venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Wagner has been keeping the Little Wretches fire kindled since the 80s. Several decades, and different band iterations later, there's a new album, and Robert joins this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer/Songwriter John McDonough returned to his roots in Chicago after spending 25 years making music in Austin Texas. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest CD, "We'll Answer The Call." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville singer songwriter, Sara Syms, is set to release her first record since 2015 - The Darkest Light. It's a song spiritual and emotional journey with Sara's captivating voice leading you through the 10 song album. Sara joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share some insight on this new record.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Durango McMurphy has been a traveling troubadour most of his life. A passionate songwriter, his life has been full of experiences and wrought with fascinating stories. Durango joins us on this episode of Americana Music Profiles to share a little about his journey and his latest single, "The Ghost Of James Dean." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 20 year break from a mostly jazz music career, Songwriter, Richie Kaye, reconnected with his Country influences and took a new direction with his music. His new, (6th) album, Plush Life, Released on May 1st. Richie is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A musical pilgrimage through America, led to an epiphany on the streets of Nashville for London musician, Ben Hemming. Five albums later, Ben has found his musical direction. He joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021 American Idol alum, (Philip) Murphy use music to elevate himself out of childhood tragedy. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his journey, and his latest single, "Painted Man." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With over 13 critically acclaimed albums in multiple genre's, and over 118 million streams on Pandora alone, PD Adams says his latest project, The Curious Wonder, really expresses the songwriter side in him, He's our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian songwriter, John Lewitt, has found a way to parlay his music into to film and TV licensing deals. Set to release his 7th album, The Beaten Path, John joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk career and staying relevant in today's industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zeland's multi-instrumentalist Graeme James joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his self-produced upcoming CD, Seasons, due out on April 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Devries got his musical start in the Punk era in 1977. He eventually migrated towards the Acoustic-Folk vibe, and has recently recorded his third CD project of original material. Eric joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Michelin, aka The All Canadian Soundclash has been making music for much of his life with various other acts. He joins me for this episode of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his debut solo project, Better Late Than Never. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Slick has crafted rock, folk, and world beats with his impressive song writing skills into a 40 plus year career in making music. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical journey and his latest recording project, Coming Home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Cooper's interest in music began at the age of two. By age 20 he was headed to LA to pursue a record deal. Now, some 28 albums later, Dana joins us on the this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest project, I Can Face The Truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scotty Stoughton, founder of Winter Wonder Grass, joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the 10th anniversary of this really cool Colorado music festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nashvillains are a trio of musicians with their musical emphasis on an outlaw Americana flavor. They've been playing together for about three years, and have finally finished the creative process on their new album; Tumbling Down. The guys join us on this episode of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their journey together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Literally formed in a gravel yard, this band originally got together after hanging out at moonlit jam sessions deep in the Ozark Mountains. Co-founder Aaron Farris joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share the rest of the story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuatha Dea is an Appalachian/Celtic family band born of a family drum circle. Their unique blend of music and clanish costuming makes for a fantastic fan experience. Danny Mullikin, the patriarch of the band, joins us for this episode of Americana Music Profiles to share more about this unique group.  This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer/Songwriter Kari Holmes starting writing songs in her early teens. As a seasoned performer, pre-covid, she was averaging 200 shows a year. In September 2021, she received the Entertainer of the Year at the Josie Music Awards. Kari joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about that journey, and her latest album, When I See You Smile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session singer, Val Storey, has been a regular voice around Nashville for quite a while now. Her much anticipated, sophomore CD, Share Your Secrets With Me, was produced by the legendary, Larry Cordle. Val joins us on this latest edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creed Fisher believes people are longing for more story telling in their music. He sure accomplishes that with his latest album, Whiskey And The Dog. Creed joins us to talk about his gritty, outlaw approach to his brand of country music on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Pat Berlinquette was taking care of his mom near the end of her life, he was prompted to write songs; more than 60 of them. "It was like her last gift to me," he remarked. 12 of them became the tracks on his latest album. Pat joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about that experience and his most recent music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formed in 2013, these veteran found a special something with this group and set out to make the kind of bluegrass music they wanted to share. Several successful performances at 2021's IBMA's confirmed they had something special. Singer - guitarist Alex MacLeod joins me for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to take about their music and what's ahead for this emerging bluegrass band. Alex acknowledged Stephen Mougin and Dark Shadow Studio, Ned Luberecki, and Claire Ratliff for their huge rolls on getting Rock Hearts on this path to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Michael Monroe Goodman's middle name sounds familiar, well there's a reason. His parent were good friend with the famous bluegrass musician Bill Monroe. Michael's childhood exposure to the music fuels his passion today. He joins me to talk about that connection and his latest project, When The Rein Came, on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greensboro, NC based multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter, Josh King began his solo career in 2018 after years traveling his indie-rock band, House Of Fools. He joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his third Americana rock solo project, Feel Good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Migliorelli is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about his unique new Americana album - We're Not Kiddin' Around. It features eight new songs based on eight classic children's books, like "Go Dog Go," and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel." It's a great story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Roadside Angels" is the latest single from award winning Australian country singer-songwriter Ronnie Joudo. His recent EP, Damn This Town has netted him four singles on the Australian independent charts, including a 2020 Australian Songwiter Association Finalist nod for the song, "Falling in Love in Galveston." Ronnie is my guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville recording artist, Marty Falle took a job out of school as a traveling salesman into the Kentucky coal region. It changed his life, and he was forever hooked on the music. Four albums now into his recording career, his latest, Virgin On The Bluegrass, celebrates his love for Kentucky bluegrass. Marty joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Blangero's alter ego, Sun King Rising, has many fans for he calls "the rebirth of classic Southern Rock & Soul." John joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his love for organic rock music and his latest project, Delta Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Horenbein, a life long musician, in 2018 invited four friends to join her in a new endeavor. The band, Once Great Estate, came into being, and they've been distributing their brand of "cinematic Southern Rock" ever since. Tracy joins me on this edition on Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Elle's best friend from school and his cousin introduced him to the guitar but showing his a few chords. Then his aunt bought him a guitar all of his own. That's all it took for Jay to catch the song writing fever and he's been at it ever since. His latest full length record, Ride The Wave exemplifies the his songwriting skills. Jay is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlottesville, Virginia singer-songwriter Lora Kelley released her much anticipated, debut, full length album this past June (2021). Finding herself in the middle space of life, Lora was moved to pen her experiences and put them to music. The end result is her recorded project,, "Domystique." She is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas singer-songwriter, Taylor Rae, joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her debut record, "Mad Twenties," and the origins behind her songs and her busy musical career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Whatever you do Dennis, be a writer;" was the advice Dennis Welch received early on in his career. With over 500 songs to his credit, Dennis recently had a hit with the song, "Why Not Me." He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about that experience. Songwriters of any age will be encouraged by his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netherlands singer-songwriter, Ad Vanderveen, has been songwriting since the early 90's, and recorded 40 CDs of his music. "The music just finds me," he told me. Ad joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical career, and his latest CD, "Release". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Americana artist Nathan Jacques shares the story of his debut album, "Loud Mind," with us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. It's a concept album reminiscent of the early western movies with a Johnny Cash, Marty Robins mood about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caleb Bailey spent several years with his bluegrass band, Allegheny Blue, before taking a break from music. Prompted to start writing again, he's back with his debut solo CD, Poplar & Pine. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share his story and talk about his recent #1 song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato, two of Pittsburgh's hottest female Jazz entertainers have teamed up to create the Soulful Femme duo. Their debut record, "It Is Well With My Soul," highlights their amazing blues/jazz/funk vocals and guitar. Stevee joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about this amazing partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tedi Brunetti, singer, songwriter, and drummer; grew up listening to her transistor radio, and banging along on a hamper and hat boxes. Now she wants her grand kids to know grandma was cool. Her new album, "Queen Of Pittsburgh," would suggest as much. She joins us on this edition of Americana music profiles to share her story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internationally acclaimed Jazz singer-songwriter Louise Cappi joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her musical life in New Orleans and her latest single, Hope, due out Fall '21. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK singer-songwriter Israel Portnoy lost his guitar collection, lyric books, poetry, notes and all of his personal belongings in a village fire two years ago. The only guitar to survive was the one he took with him when he left his house that morning. That guitar helped him recover, and is now the center piece of his latest project, Through The Fire, Featuring Guilda. He joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about that story and his new CD. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zealand's Jesse Wilde turned a USA rock pilgrimage into chance encounters with two of his musical heroes. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share those stories and more! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Seedorff's Americana, country rock style on his latest project, Begin Again, brings his 30 plus year musical journey back home to his roots. This prolific songwriter saw two of his songs hit number one on the Christian charts back in 2017. Randy is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Pratt grew up in a small PA coal mining town where he fronted several local bands before spending time in Nashville honing his singing and songwriting skills. Gary joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his music and new album, Something Worth Remembering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guitarist, singer-songwriter and New York native Larry Jay recently relocated to California and reconnected to his passion for songwriting. Larry joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his life in music and his recent single, "Here's To Us". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Irishmen, an Englishman, and an American hook up in Spain to form the Folksy, Acoustic, Latin Americana group, Track Dogs. American Robbie Jones joins us on this episode of Americana Music Profiles to talk about this impressive quintet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Over 60 of songwriter Ron McNeill's songs have been cut, but the new album, Waiting On The Day, is his debut solo CD. We explore his career in this edition of Americana Music Profiles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From traditional Americana, to Appalachian mountain music and western swing, the Haymakers have a lot of good stuff going on in their new album, Live At Art Church. We talk about it here on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a several year hiatus, Izzie's Caravan returned to the music scene in 2019. On this edition of Americana Music Profiles, we talk about that journey with Izzie, and their upcoming new album, Blow The Lid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh PA's Matt Westin joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his debut album, Legacy, and a series of new, more recent single releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us from the Keepin' It Country Farm in Waynesville, OH, Country music traditionalist Richard Lynch, shares the story of his story and latest record, My Guitar Drips Country, with us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin singer-songwriter John McDonough recently moved to Chicago to be closer to family and continue pursuing his craft. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical career and latest CD, Second Chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Pettis features an all female band for her latest CD, Working Women. Shes joins on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about the recording process, song writing, and all of the great female guest artists featured on this project! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Keefe is excited to share his brand new debut CD, I'll Keep It Country, with his fan as well as a whole new audience! He's part of the neotraditional movement in Country music right now, and Cory joins us to talk about his new record and his plans for future on this edition of Americana Music Profiles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Phillips left the working world in 2016 to pursue his dream of making music full time. His debut CD, It's Been A Long Time, came out in October, 2020, Hugh joins us to talk about his musical journey and new CD on this edition of Americana Music Profiles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long time musicians, Michael and Juliet Dinallo, join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their debut family CD project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six Degrees Of Separation is Banjo builder, engineer, musician, Steve Wilson's latest CD project. Steve calls the album his "dream project," and joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical journey and the path to creating this project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irish born Celtic singer-songwriter Karl Mullen turns six decades of culture and tradition into what some call is best solo recorded project to date. Karl joins us for this edition of Americana Profiles as we talk about his musical journey, and the new album, Fear Less. Americana Music Profiles is brought to you by Americana Music Magazine! Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country music artist, Jason McDaniel hails from Melbourne, Australia. He joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we chat about his career and latest album, Honky Tonk Life. It's brought to you by Americana Music Magazine! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driftwood is the latest album from PA Celtic musician, GF Morgan, This is his third Irish flavored endevour. The singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist's career spans four decades. He is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida singer-songwriter, Rik Ferrell, has a new coastal infused EP, Ugly Babies, and a new single, "Well I Never." He is our guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we chat about his previous music en devours, his current EP, and what's on the way. Brought to you by Americana Music Magazine! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Abernathy, a founding member of the new bluegrass act, Appalachian Road Show, recorded a solo project several years ago - prior to helping form his new band. With a little extra time on his hands, he's excited to release Barry Abernathy and Friends. Barry joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his personal project and what's in store for the Road Show this year. Brought to you by Americana Music Magazine! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Bibey is one of bluegrass music's leading mandolin players. The co-founder of noted acts such as, The New Quicksilver, IIIrd Time Out, and BlueRidge, has been leading his own band, Grasstowne, for about the last decade. He is most recently IBMA's 2019 and 2020 Mandolin Player of the Year winner. Alan is our guest on Americana Music Profiles brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian singer-songwriter Rae Leigh joins Americana Music Profiles to chat about her inspirational life journey, her budding music career, her latest single, "Find A Better Day," and her forth coming EP, Powered By Love. Brought to you by Americana Music Magazine! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copenhagen based singer-musician Mette Kirkegaard is a great example of Denmark Americana music. Actually, she and her producer for her 2006 EP, Dry Wood, coined the genre' phrase, Nordic Americana. Mette joins us for this edition to talk about Nordic Americana and the Denmark Americana scene today, brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago singer/songwriter Dan Cimaglio moved away for a time. While living in Oregon and Vermont, he began collecting bits and pieces of songs that would become his debut CD once back in Chicago. Dan joins us to talk about his musical journey and his debut CD, Let The Light Shine, for this edition of Americana Music Profiles brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss "Freddye" Stover has been heralded as Pittsburgh PA's "Lady Of The Blues." This full time nurse began her musical career in 1996, and currently fronts two different bands. She's won several awards including a recent 2019 Best Blues Band by Iron City Rocks Awards. Miss Freddye joins us to talk about her brand of blues music and her latest Gospel single, "Wade In The Water." Check out more interview at Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Gusakov spent the first 20 years of his musical career enjoying Clawhammer-style banjo playing before evolving into the electric five-string sounds and his experimental old-time music. Nate joins us to talk about his musical journey and his new album, Many Mountains. Check out our page here at AmericanaMusicMagazine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He Is The Artist (HITA), is an American Christian singer-songwriter from Central Islip, New York, who has recently come to the faith and chosen a new style to channel his music through. He joins us here on Americana Music Profiles to tell about his new found faith and new approach to his music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finland's Mauri Dark says his latest single really resonates with the middle-aged men in his audience. "Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man" invites you into a dark, folky, timeless, intimate, and acoustic songscape. With over 500 shows and eight albums in 25 years with various bands, the formal heavy metal singer says he likes this new place he's settled into in his life. Mauri joins us for a candid conversation about life and music in this edition of Americana Music Profiles brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Texas is home for singer/songwriter Jeremy Parsons. After leaving Austin for a 10 year stint in Nashville, Jeremy returned home just prior to the pandemic, and in time to hang out with his dad who was instrumental in the beginnings of Jeremy's music career. Jeremy's new album, Things To Come, is his third to date. He is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles, brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John-Arne Gundersen, guitarist and lead singer with the Norwegian band, Sweetheart, wrote all the songs for this debut project sitting in his kitchen. The album was then recorded in just six days in an Oslo studio during the Spring of 2020. John, and vocalist Mette Hardnes, join us to talk about their past music careers and the forming and future of this relatively new trio in this edition of Americana Music Profiles brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Stick around til the end to hear one of the songs from Sweetheart's new album. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian singer/songwriter Ed Roman's music blurs the lines between folk, country, rock, and even hints of pop. His songs have been played on over 600 radio stations world wide, and was named a Billboard magazine Emerging artist in December, 2018. Ed won a 2017 Radio Music Award for Best Americana Artist, and was nominated for the 2020 IMEA Awards. Ed is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles brought to you by Americana Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zealand born Vanessa Delaine has had a very successful career as an Australian singer/songwriter. Her latest release, One Girl Band 25 Years has already earned five prestigious songwriting awards. Vanessa joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her long and successful career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zurich based singer songwriter Timothy Jaromir joins us for an international conversation about his latest project, Hiraeth. The album is enhanced by his English and Czech roots, and his experiences with wife's Canadian culture as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After taking time off to raise a family, Bill Abernathy picked up his guitar and began playing music again. In December 2018, Billboard magazine name him as an "Emerging Artist." His latest project, Crossing Willow Creek has already netted him significant chart action. Bill joins us for this edition on Americana Music Profiles to talk songwriting, and his latest project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Sprague along with his brother Paul, formed Psychopath Etiquette in 2019. "If Folk and Rock music had a baby, it would sound like Psychopath Etiquette." David joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the brothers journey in music, and their new EP, Rough Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia Beach, VA based singer songwriter, David Arn's latest album, Traveler Tales, has charted singles all the way to South Africa where the single, "Mother's Day," reached #1. The album tells the tale of 14 travelers each telling a tale. David and I talk about his music and latest album on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fuzzy and The Rustbelts have touched a nerve with their audience - a good nerve; it's that desire for authentic, all-American folk, rock, country soul music. And they play it well. Since debuting on 2018 they have amassed quite a following. Founder, Fuzzy, joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about what makes their band tick and their music so timely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although the Grassifieds have been entertaining audiences since 2006, they are just now getting the time to introduce their debut CD, What We Are. Founder Jim Grubbs joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we chat about their unique beginnings, and their latest record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born out of the 70s Punk scene, Robert Wagner's The Little Wretches opted for a toned down approach simply so the audience could truly hear what they had to say through Wagner's passionately thought out lyrics. Robert joins us for a conversation about his musical journey and their latest CD, Undesirables And Anarchists, on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Taylor Collective is the new musical experience from Auckland's Ed Taylor. He's was a 2019 semi-finalist in the USA International Songwriting Competition. Ed hopes his latest single, "M & C Shuffle" might take off and become the next line-dance craze. We do too. Ed joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sacramento California's Banjo Bones has just released his 6th studio project, Lucifer's Hand. The self produced project deals with the idea that much of what we call evil actually comes from inside of us. This "darker side of Americana" features all original material penned by Banjo. He join's us to talk about his musical trail, and this new project on Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columbus, Ohio singer-songwriter Ryan Warner is set to soon release his self recorded project from his own Creative Wild studio. The self taught, then classically trained guitarist is also a visual artist, and enjoys the synergy between the two forms. Ryan is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although John Vento came later in life to the professional music scene, he hasn't wasted any time, landing an IMEA award, and named Billboard's Emerging Artist for 2019. John is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about his career and latest project, Brick By Brick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurie Raveis and Dennis Kole are a duo singer-songwriting couple hailing from Bellingham Washington. Their single, "Thanksgiving" is an appropriately timed release for the season. Their recent album, Electric Blue Dandelion - Nashville Sessions, debuted at #11 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. Their new audio experimental project, 3D Immersive, just dropped on October 23rd. Laurie and Dennis are our guests on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zealand's Aly Cook's latest project, Caught In The Middle, has netted her several songs with chart action, including the release, "Red Dirt Road Trip," hitting number one on several charts. Aly joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we chat about her career and latest music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Griffiths was playing in bands by the time he was 13, and was pursuing a Nashville career by the time he was 22, after attending Berklee College of Music. His latest single, Take On You, is set to release on October 29th. Christopher is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Patterson and Laura Lynn Danley make up the duo, Ten Penny Gypsy. Their latest album is entitled Fugitive Heart. In this edition of Americana Music Profiles we chat with the Arkansas singer/songwriters about their sophomore project, and even take a listen to one of the tracks off the new project, "Making Headway." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Lauretti, a.k.a. This Frontier Needs Hero's fifth album release, Go With The Flow, has netted him a finalist position in Merlefest's Chris Austin Songwriting Contest with the track, "Dakota." Brad is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

German born Thomm Jutz has spent his adult career in Nashville, TN as an accomplished songwriter penning six number on Bluegrass hits, and nominated for songwriter of the year by the IBMA three years in a row. His latest project, "To Live In Two Worlds, Vol. 2" is the follow up to May's release, Vol. 1. Thomm joins me for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jersey City, New Jersey is home for Gary Van Miert. His band is the Sensational Country Blues Wonders, and their forte is 50s and 60s Memphis, Sun Records style covers and originals. In fact, their first full album of original material is working it's way out now; The World Will Break Your Heart. Join us as we chat about Gary's music and origins for his authentic stage show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man with a guitar and a harmonica - you just can't beat that sound. Justin Howl is doing his darnedest to master it too. His latest release, Wanderlust, is scheduled for release on December 1st, 2020. Justin talks with us about his blues roots and the new project on this edition of Americana Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although Shayne Cook has played in bands for much of his life, but this is his first venture as a solo artist on his own merit. The debut CD from this Melbourne artist is Epiphonetics. Shayne is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Stanard bought his first guitar in his teens with his childhood coin collection - an Martin D-28. He put it aside though, in his 20s, to focus on family and business. After retirement, he re-engaged his music, and two years ago recorded his first ever CD - Bucket List. It was so much fun, he decided to do it again. Jim joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his sophomore project, Color Outside The Lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sugarcane Jane is Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee - the Alabama Americana duet with a fresh new project, Ruffled Feathers; Songs In The Key Of Me. Anthony and Savana join us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about song writing, and their latest record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Dron has always wanted to record an album in the style of his favorite kind of artists - the classic rock feel of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. With the world shut down for four months, He created the Foolks with musician friends from around the world via the power of the internet. The result was a five song EP and the catchy single, "The Most Beautiful Queen." Emmanuel joins me from Singapore for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about this unique project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival series is one of the few live events that are actually happening this summer. Kicking off Labor Day weekend and running through September 19th, the festival will host five acts, including the Steeldrivers, Seldom Scene, Sam Bush, Elieen Ivers, Gina Furtado, and The Travelin' McCourys. SVMF President, Dennis Lynch, joins me for this special edition of Americana Music Profiles for all the details, and how you can still get tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 IBMA New Artist of the Year nominees, High Fidelity joins us for this edition of Americana Profiles. Formed in 2014, this traditional bluegrass act prides themselves on keeping the traditional sounds of the 50s and 60s alive and fresh for the modern listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019 Nashville songwriter of the year nominee, Jerry Salley has just released his 6th solo project, Bridges and Backroads. The 2018, 2019 IBMA Songwriter of the year gathered an assortment of his favorite songs into this new project. Jerry is my guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Jo Kammer didn't recorded her first CD until she was 62. She had so much fun she did it again - and it's out now. With "Big Blue Sky In The Morning," Barbara got to work with guest artists Greg Blake, and Darrell Scott. She joins me for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her experience with this new CD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British-American national, Alt. Country singer, Gram Phillips, a.k.a. Tupelo Lime, loves singing stripped down Americana. Gram's new single "The Orange Rain" is out now. He is our guest all the way from England on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian Singer/Songwriter Lucie Tiger has turned childhood memories of family road trips listening to popular US Southern artists into a career channeling that classic sound with a fresh feel she calls Roadtrip Americana! We talk to Lucie about her music and latest EP, Gasoline, in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran KC Beck parlays a challenging life journey and experience as a wounded Vet into a singer/songwriter career with grit and determination. Learn more about his story and his music in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Reams is a Bluegrass Ambassador, leading his band, the Barnstormers, for nearly three decades. His latest accomplishment - a documentary about his life and career - is available now on DVD. James joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silas Hite is a composer by day, but his alter ego is as the front man for his Americana band, The Satin Cowboy & The Seven Deadly Sins. It's great Western Americana music, catchy, and full of story. His new CD, Amigos is due out in August. In this edition of Americana Music Profiles we catch up with Silas for the rest of his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carolina girl, Jenny Lauren leads the alt-classic country act, Diamonds and Whiskey. This 2019 Carolina Country Music band of the year is nominated once again for 2020. Jenny is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Northern California Blues artist, Katie Knipp joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we discuss her 20 year career, and juggling being songwriter and musician, as well as a mom of two young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americana Rock, singer/songwriter Bobbo Byrnes joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we discuss pandemic life for a musician in Southern California, but more importantly, his new album, Sea Green Number 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy and Fabrice Vignati join us as we talk about their new CD, and their new genre of music, Gypsybilly, on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer-Songwriter Timothy Scott Williams, along with his wife Sarah join us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles, as we talk about their career as songwriting partners, and how that plays over into Tim's new CD, Dreaming Small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian Singer-Songwriter Andy Penkow joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about his new EP, Chasing The Sun, and the fast tracking single, "Drowning In Whiskey." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From church choir to Gravel Church - Kristian Montgomery joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical journey and his new CD, Gravel Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From New Tradition, to the Osborne Brothers, to the Farm Hands, to a solo career, Daryl Mosley has enjoyed a long career in performance entertainment. We talk about that journey, and his new solo venture on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Calve started singing and playing guitar at 15, but it was a summer season on a dude ranch that found her exploring singing in front of people, and eventually writing her own songs after returning to her Washington D.C. roots. Her new EP, Wildfire, is due out June 23rd. Lauren is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singing mandolinist Peter Fand fronts the band Tin Toy Car, based in Las Vegas, NV. Their Americana Roots themed second CD, Hello Pariah, is set to release on May 15th. Peter is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sammy Shelor has been with The Lonesome River Band for the past 30 years - a band that spans nearly four decades. They're well know as one of the long standing pillars of the bluegrass industry. And while they will celebrated 38 years on the road this year, there is much more to come from this innovative bluegrass act. Sammy and I talk about the rich history of this great band in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Nicholson is a member of the 11 time IBMA winners, Balsam Range. Darren joins me to talk about his musical career, the Darren Nicholson Band, and his upcoming new CD release featuring the single, "Any Highway." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashville, NC is home for the funky eclectic bluegrass ensemble, know as Fireside Collective. Jesse and Tommy join me to talk about the band's music and new CD, Shadows and Dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooklyn Folk Festival's founder Eli Smith joins us to talk about this unique, 12th annual folk music event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boxcar Junkies front man Brandon Allen joins us for the edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about his music, his mission, and their latest CD release, Est. 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Sims taught himself how to play as a youngster in the 60s. This retired postal service worker is now dedicating all his time to writing and touring with his music. His new CD, A Few More Miles To Go released on December 26th, 2019. Lee is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Thomas has been playing music since high school - winning the Galax fiddlers convention, and Virginia State mandolin championship right our of high school. Steve has a new band, The Time Machine, and a new CD in the works, Learn more in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frances Mooney has been playing bluegrass music for over 50 years - She joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her interesting musical career and her new CD project, Wild and Free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Family Sowell is a family band from Knoxville, TN. Two of the band members, brother and sister, Abigail and John Mark join us for this edition of the Americana Music Profiles podcast to talk about being on tour as a family, and their new project, Same Kind of Different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Western Australian artist Andy Micheals took his musical motivation from a near fatal auto accident in his teens. His latest project, Incendiary Heart has been earning him plenty attention as he sets his sights for a hopeful tour of the states. He's my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte North Carolina's Margie Ratliff joins me for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their Americana, roots band, The River Ratz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mara Levine is a song interpreter. Rather than pen originals, she picks songs she loves, envisions them sounding a little different, and then creates a new, beautiful interpretation of the song. Mara and I talk about that process and her career in music in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian artist, Rod McCormack, songwriter and producer, has been helping other make music for years. Now it's his turn. We talk about Rod's debut CD, Fingerprints, in this latest edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky musicians Leslie and Dewey Brown love making music and creating space for music to happen in their home town. Leslie is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about Dewey, Dr. Ralph Stanley, and the Brown's new band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack enjoys being able to make music full time. On this episode of Americana Music Profiles, we talk career and his latest CD, The Westerner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born into a musical, religious family, LaTresa was bound for a career in bluegrass and gospel music. Although a full time ESL teacher in Nashville, she still finds time to make and perform music. We talk about her latest CD, The Blood And The River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Singer/Songwriter joins us for this episode of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical journey and new single, "Ease Up." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1965 a young David Hoffman traveled from New York to the Appalachian mountains North Carolina to capture a story about Bascom Lamar Lunsford who was running a music festival in Ashville, NC for mountain music dancers and singers. The result became the first ever televised program about bluegrass music. In this episode David and I talk about the history of this film, Mr. Lunsford, and the historical significance of this film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Red June co-founders Natalya Weinstein and John Miller make up the new Appalachian style duo Zoe & Cloyd. The Carolina couple are our guests on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scottish brothers Charlie and Stirling Gorman talk about almost making it big, walking away, and finding their music all over again with their new CD, I Hope We Don't Fall In Love. They're my guests on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After releasing his fourth CD in 36 months, New Orleans based Jim Stephens say he's not done yet. We'll find out about that and more in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IBMA nominated, Virginia based banjo player Gina Furtado strikes out on her own. We get the full scoop in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet award winning, hall of fame blues guitarist, Bobby Messano in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maureen Toth's love of writing and performing songs has been a life long passion - One that she and I get to talk about on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends and band mates Leif and Adam, part of Front Country, collaborate musically for a side project called Small Town Therapy. Their latest CD is a refreshing combination of acoustic jazz with grass and roots undertones. Learn more about their music here on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Bush and New Grass Revival concert inspired Scott Slay at the early age of six. His latest CD, The Rail, is full of great songs and bluegrass musician friends. We talk about it here on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visiting his grandparents legacy, Ashley Beck, a.k.a. Den of Ashes shares stories of his musical journey and connection to famous Western Music heritage here on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Woolsey is a two time Chris Austin Songwriting Contest finalist. He and Wife Lynna have a new CD - Long Ago - and we talk about their career and new CD here on Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These Western North Carolina bluegrassers started out as a basement band, and quickly elevated to, "one of the bands you need to check out this year." One of the founders, Audie McGinnis joins us to talk about the band's roots and approach to their new CD, Myths We Tell Our Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristi Stanley steps back into music for the first time as an adult with her debut CD, Heart Wide Open. She's our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Dylan goes to Sweden - well not really - but his music has received a Swedish interpretation thanks to Swede folk artist Reine Johanasson. Get the whole store here on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 15 CDs to his credit, violinist Yale Strom a summer Holiday collection to his listeners for his latest project. We talk Shimmering Lights in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jake Bartley Band, from South Carolina, is all about fresh rhythms and soulful, roots oriented music. Their recent CD, Brotherhood, is out now and includes a track with friend Vince Gill. Jake is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irish traveling folk artist Danny Burns is my guest as we talk about the roots of his music, growing up in Ireland, and his debut CD, North Country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brothers Mike, Charlie, and Mark Riddle grew up playing music together - and in their adult years finally came together professionally after a performance at their sister's birthday party. One CD behind them, the trio embarks on new performing journey together while they write new music for their next CD. They are my guests on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unique kind of waterproof ground blanket - that's what Ted Swartzbaugh's company, Tarpestry, has created, and he's my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about the product and how it came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annapolis, MD based Harrison Country has a unique story to tell for sure - learn how Lacrosse trips abroad inspired one songwriting dad to write and record an Americana CD with his entire family. Don Harrison is my guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with singer songwriter Juliette Dinallo about her life in music and her latest work on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crow tribal member, award winning singer/songwriter Cary Morin is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about his new CD, When I Rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anya Hinkle, lead singer for the Ashville-based, Appalachian roots band, Tellico, is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Singer/Songwriter Artie Tobia hangs out with us to take about his latest CD, Driven, on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Can't Be Denied is the latest CD from Texas singer / songwriter Mark Wayne Glasmire. Mark and I talk about his new music, and his musical journey on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Monroe's new CD, Smoke Out The Window, is one he's quite proud of. Rick joins me as we talk about that, and the life of a Nashville musician and songwriter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Smith, band leader of Carrington Kay brings, us up to speed on the band's evolving sound, new songs, and new CD on the way, in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Stanard's new CD, Bucket List, is exactly that. Although it came later in life, he's proud to accomplish it none-the-less. Jim and I talk life, music, and reaching your goals in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we talk to Nashville songwriter/bluegrass artist Billy Droze for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrell Webb joins up to talk about the new group, Applalachian Road Show in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Bibey has been a noted member of the Bluegrass community since the early 80s. He's been fronting his current band, Grasstowne for nearly 8 years, and their recent CD, Grasstowne 4, yielded three #1 hits. Alan is our guest for this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The all female super-group featuring Dale Ann Bradley, Tina Adair, Deanie Richardson, Gena Britt, and Beth Lawrence, known as Sister Sadie are my guests on this edition of Americana Music Profiles - all five of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trinity River Band has a slightly new sound mixed with a whole lot of talent. In this episode I speak with Sara Harris and family about their new album, Unbroken, and the diversity needed to stay relevant as a touring bluegrass band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banjo Bones has a new CD, Ghostly Musings from the Delta. He's got a great story about discovering the banjo for the first time - and we talk about it on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy G's roots come from the northern most reaches of Appalachia; specifically southwestern Pennsylvania. Cindy and I talk, not only bluegrass, but her journey through R&B as well, before returning to her first love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Phillips of Central Florida's Spayed Koolie is our guest on this edition, as we talk about the origins of the band and their Americana/country/southern rock style of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Eure's latest CD, The Coin, The Prayer, & The Crow breathes new energy and a revival of spirit into his music. This latest creation is a joyful retrospective of Tom's Celtic and Appalachian influences. In this episode of Americana Music Profiles, Tom and I talk about his musical roots and his new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becky Buller was the 2015 IBMA songwriter and Emerging artist of the year - and the 2016 IBMA Instrumentalist and Vocalist winner; the first ever to win both in the same year! Her new CD, Crepe Paper Heart, her first in four years, is our conversation topic in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Lang is a long time hardwoods miller, and noted songwriter too. He's written for many other folks, however he also records his own music, and teaches others about the craft. Rick is my guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phillip Pappas took inspiration from a successful bout with cancer to propel him into a life of music and doing what he loved most - encouraging people through song. Phillip and his wife, Lauren, form the duo, Mountain Natives. They are my guests on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk to Jakob's Ferry Stragglers founder, Gary Antol about his musical journey and the band's new CD, Poison River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny "Chops" Richardson has a day job many dream of - he plays music for another band. But he still has time to write, record, and perform his own music. With his new, self titled CD out, we talk about his own music, and new project in this edition or Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Karr turned a backyard birthday party into a Southern Ohio tradition - The SamJam Bluegrass festival. Want to know how? Sam is my guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches has a new CD, Get Us Out Of Fearland, and we talk with band leader Nick Russo and wife/songwriter, Betina Hershey in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Lorraine Jordan and her band Carolina Road have a new CD you'll definitely want to check out! It's called True Grass; Why Can't Blue Grass be True Grass Again. And it features the return of Tommy Long as lead singer after a stint on the sidelines battling throat cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittany Jones and Mitchell Lane, along with Mitchell's brother Cole are Raven and Red, a young, up and coming grass act from Nashville. They are our guests on this edition of Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where labels seem to matter, Jed Fisher, a.k.a. Tennessee Jed, has a new one of sorts - Pimp Grass. Find out what that is in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff lead this unique Bluegrass band steeped in traditional mountain culture and the rich Jewish heritage from which the come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh PA's Aris Paul is our guest on this episode as we chat about his new, debut full length CD, Drive All Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After husband and wife musical duo Rachel and Stephen Mosley won a Zac Brown song writing contest, it launched a long overdue musical career, and now a new CD, Ordinary Times. Join us as we chat about there journey into music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Van Halen, Who's Line Is It Anyway, Disney; what do they have to do with Americana Music Profiles? Tune into this episode and fine out as I chat with the Sweet Potatoes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we caught up with Jalan Crossland he was on hiatus living in the Arizona desert. "Too cold for my clothes in Wyoming," he said. In this episode we talk about life on the road, songwriting, and his album, Singalongs for the Apocalypse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama's Eduardo, a.k.a. Brown Kid, is gearing back up to hit the road sharing music form his recent CD, Rusty Strings, and his new single, Sunrise. We talk with Eduardo about his life and music in this latest edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les says he was part of the great Los Angeles music scare of the early 80s. That get your attention? Mine too - so we asked Les about that and his latest work in this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa, Canada based Norm Brunet sits down with us to talk about his first new project in several years; It Don't Get Better Than This, in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Robins started her recording career late in life, but that hasn't stopped her success as a bluegrass artist. Her second project is already turning heads - she's my guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Powell and Tim Jones are the masterminds behind Carolina Blue - a unique bluegrass band from Brevard, NC. Bobby and I talk about their latest CD, Sounds Of Kentucky Grass, on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From singing and playing in church, to the stages of Dollywood and beyond - Brad Hudson talks with us about his life and music on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melanie Wilson, founder of Wilson Pickin's Promotions is my guest on this episode as we talk about media managers and booking agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Huebner and Julie Szewc talk with me about the Wyoming based band, The Two Tracks, and their new CD, Postcard Town, in this edition of AMP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar Daniels says he's finally found his "truest sound" and a full on country singer. We chat about that journey in this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Lee McKinney says that the Jason Lee McKinney band is Alternative Country at the heart, even if their sound drifts here and there. So they released their new project as three separate EPs. We talk about that idea in this episode of AMP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Jo Kammer has just recorded her first CD project ever - at 62. We talk about that experience on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Bignell and Suzanne Levesque make up the Canadian duo called Over The Moon. Craig and I talk drums, banjo, and newgrass in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan singer/songwriter Charlie Markwart is my guest as we talk about her new solo CD project, No Direction Home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, musician Don Brown is my guest as we discuss his new book; SIMPLE TRUTHS IN MUSIC AND LIFE. It's inspired by his time spent as a student and friend with Uwe Kruger of the Kruger Brothers. Yes, the book is about the art and craft of songwriting … but it’s more than that – it conveys lessons for everyday life too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago's Chris Pluska, founder of the band Curio, is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about living the musician's life in Chicago, and his new CD, Tall Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minneapolis based, singer/songwriter Matthew Fox is my guest on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. We talk life, song writing, and his latest CD, That Crooked Stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bluegrass bands form for all sorts of reasons but most often it’s because a group of folks enjoy picking together; they feel the chemistry is right, and decide to give it a run. South Carolina’s Wilson Banjo Company has a slightly different beginning. Steve Wilson is my guest for this episode of AMP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me as I talk with Virginia Beach, VA’s Russell Lynch. Russell has his music steeped in traditional country music culture, and peppered with notes of Americana and a bit of a rockabilly edge to it This is just like his fans like it, apparently. He has had three top 10 independent country songs in the U.S., including a #1 hit with “Stuck in Between.” His music has received airplay in Europe and Australia as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11 years old, Benson, North Carolina native Rebekah Todd’s father gave her a black acoustic Washburn guitar and taught her to play it. She’s been filling her life with music ever since. Upon graduating from East Carolina University in 2012, Rebekah has been dedicating her time to writing, touring, and performing her style of melodic soul and alternative folk rock. Join our conversation with Rebekah right here on AMP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 traced back to the early American South, flavored with a good dose of Texas Country. We talk with lead guitarist, Dale Shuey for this episode of AMP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2013, the band consists of guitar, accordion, and two vocals. Nicolas Rozier; Vocals /Guitar, Madeline Besson; Vocals, and Alexandre Tobie; Accordion, all team up to play what they call simple and catchy songs, with Folk melodies, rock energy and generosity.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Branscomb, Founder, Director of Woodsong Farm Songwriter Retreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bluegrass is turning heads, and gaining fans all across the bluegrass community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 my guest on this edition of AMP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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

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

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 his latest EP, Nightly Suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Songwriters Association, and has just recently recorded his 16th studio album, Songs Of The Wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Daniel Barnett is my guest as we talk about this up and coming quartet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 vibrancy of New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk to balladeer Bobby Bridger about his new CD Vagabond Heart and the incredible stories of his career and family legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colorado Rockies is the backdrop for folk/Americana artist Mary Beth Cross. She is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our interview with Peter Menta of the Jug Band, Washboard Slim and the Bluelights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of the new novel, Busker's Holiday, Adam Gussow joins us for an interesting look at blues, busking, and his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up and coming Bluegrass artists Shotgun Holler are our special guests on this edition of Inside Track from Americana Rhythm Music Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americana act, Sugar Lime Blue from Lebanon, TN joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta, Hill Country blue artist Husky Burnette is our guest on this edition of Inside Track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgian outlaw country, singer/songwriter PeeWee Moore is my guest on this edition of Inside Track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Inside Track we talk to NY singer/story teller Artie Tobia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montana singer/songwriter, GT Hurley is my guest for this latest edition of Inside Track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooklyn, NY artist Paul Livornese talks about his band Ten Ton Man on this edition of Inside Track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Southwestern VA musician Ron Short is my guest on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado music icon, Lee Sims joins us for this podcast about his latest CD, Deep In The Heart Of Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our interview with UK's Russell Keefe, founder of the new blues band TBelly - and former member of Les McKeown's legendary Bay City Rollers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our interview with Nashville, TN duo John and Judy Rodman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Rik Ferrall of the Road House Clams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our interview with Harrisonburg, VA roots band, The Judy Chops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as we chat with New Jersey Singer/songwriter Zak Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ft. Collins, FL's long time performing musician and song writer Cary Morin is with us for this edition of Inside Track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our interview with singer/songwriter Justin Mather from Bolder, NV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our interview with Songwriter Johnny Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our interview with singer/songwriter Rob Smith of Carrington Kay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our discussion with singer/songwriter Clark Hansbarger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices