Calvin Powers
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About Taproot Radio

The Americana Music Show is radio show featuring hand-picked, road-tested, american music. It is the new incarnation of the former Taproot Radio show.

 The Americana Music Show features interviews and music from roots music artists of all styles and genres.

 

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Ep#139 Maya and the Ruins

On episode 139 of the Americana Music Show, Maya Lerman from Maya and the Ruins talks about recording in Lafayette, working as a music archivist, and tying songs together with her voice.

Plus rock and roll from Javi Garcia, Willie Nelson and Family covering Carl Perkins, string band music from Woody Pines, blues from Marshall Chapman, Texas twang from Shinyribs, old school guitar blues from Hans Theessink, and Old Crow Medicine Show's tribute to John Denver, and blues from Luke Winslow-King

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Americana Music Show

Posted on May 13, 2013 at 12:30am

Ep#138 Carrie Rodriguez

On episode 138 of the Americana Music Show, Carrie Rodriguez talks about working fiddles into her songs, the influence New York had on her music, and channeling Alejandro Escovedo.

Plus feel good rock from Marshall Chapman, roots rock from The Del Lords, Texas twang from Shinyribs, a tribute to Louis Armstrong from the Dukes of Dixieland, new country from Ashley Monroe, and bluegrass from Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen.

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Americana Music Show

Posted on May 6, 2013 at 12:30am

Ep#137 Hannah Thomas

On episode 137 of the Americana Music Show, Hannah Thomas talks about Georgia being a “musical mashup,” admiring Steve Earle, and listening to the highway men growing up.

Plus a Willie Nelson cover of a Dorothy Fields song, Shannon McNally Covering Bobby Charles, Amos Lee covering John Denver, the Howlin' Brothers covering Muddy Waters, country music from Carrie Rodriguez, rock and roll from Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country Stars, southern rock from Fiddleworms, roots rock from SemiTwang, and more...

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Americana Music Show

Posted on April 29, 2013 at 12:30am — 2 Comments

Ep#136 Dolly Varden

On episode 136 of the Americana Music Show, Steve Dawson of Dolly Varden talks to Rick Cornell about why he moved to Chicago, listening to sad songs in the 70's and taking his own song writing advice.

Plus rock and roll from Javi Garcia, southern rock from the Deadstring Brothers, alt.country from David Hardin, a Carl Perkins cover by Willie Nelson, string band music from Woody Pines, altcoutnry from Gurf Morlix, country form Ronnie Fauss, and roots rock from Beth Lee and the Breakups.  

Listen now. 

Americana Music Show

Posted on April 22, 2013 at 12:30am

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Ep#139 Maya and the Ruins

On episode 139 of the Americana Music Show, Maya Lerman from Maya and the Ruins talks about recording in Lafayette, working as a music archivist, and tying songs together with her voice.Plus rock and roll from Javi Garcia, Willie Nelson and Family covering Carl Perkins, string band music from Woody Pines, blues from Marshall Chapman, Texas twang from Shinyribs, old school guitar blues from Hans Theessink, and Old Crow…See More
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Ep#139 Maya and the Ruins

On episode 139 of the Americana Music Show, Maya Lerman from Maya and the Ruins talks about recording in Lafayette, working as a music archivist, and tying songs together with her voice.Plus rock and roll from Javi Garcia, Willie Nelson and Family covering Carl Perkins, string band music from Woody Pines, blues from Marshall Chapman, Texas twang from Shinyribs, old school guitar blues from Hans Theessink, and Old Crow…See More
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Ep#138 Carrie Rodriguez

On episode 138 of the Americana Music Show, Carrie Rodriguez talks about working fiddles into her songs, the influence New York had on her music, and channeling Alejandro Escovedo.Plus feel good rock from Marshall Chapman, roots rock from The Del Lords, Texas twang from Shinyribs, a tribute to Louis Armstrong from the Dukes of Dixieland, new country from Ashley Monroe, and bluegrass from Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen.…See More
May 8
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Ep#138 Carrie Rodriguez

On episode 138 of the Americana Music Show, Carrie Rodriguez talks about working fiddles into her songs, the influence New York had on her music, and channeling Alejandro Escovedo.Plus feel good rock from Marshall Chapman, roots rock from The Del Lords, Texas twang from Shinyribs, a tribute to Louis Armstrong from the Dukes of Dixieland, new country from Ashley Monroe, and bluegrass from Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen.…See More
May 6
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May 3
A blog post by Calvin Powers was featured

Ep#137 Hannah Thomas

On episode 137 of the Americana Music Show, Hannah Thomas talks about Georgia being a “musical mashup,” admiring Steve Earle, and listening to the highway men growing up.Plus a Willie Nelson cover of a Dorothy Fields song, Shannon McNally Covering Bobby Charles, Amos Lee covering John Denver, the Howlin' Brothers covering Muddy Waters, country music from Carrie Rodriguez, rock and roll from Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country…See More
Apr 30
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Calvin Powers posted a blog post

Ep#137 Hannah Thomas

On episode 137 of the Americana Music Show, Hannah Thomas talks about Georgia being a “musical mashup,” admiring Steve Earle, and listening to the highway men growing up.Plus a Willie Nelson cover of a Dorothy Fields song, Shannon McNally Covering Bobby Charles, Amos Lee covering John Denver, the Howlin' Brothers covering Muddy Waters, country music from Carrie Rodriguez, rock and roll from Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country…See More
Apr 29
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A blog post by Calvin Powers was featured

Ep#136 Dolly Varden

On episode 136 of the Americana Music Show, Steve Dawson of Dolly Varden talks to Rick Cornell about why he moved to Chicago, listening to sad songs in the 70's and taking his own song writing advice.Plus rock and roll from Javi Garcia, southern rock from the Deadstring Brothers, alt.country from David Hardin, a Carl Perkins cover by Willie Nelson, string band music from Woody Pines, altcoutnry from Gurf Morlix, country form…See More
Apr 24
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Calvin Powers posted a blog post

Ep#136 Dolly Varden

On episode 136 of the Americana Music Show, Steve Dawson of Dolly Varden talks to Rick Cornell about why he moved to Chicago, listening to sad songs in the 70's and taking his own song writing advice.Plus rock and roll from Javi Garcia, southern rock from the Deadstring Brothers, alt.country from David Hardin, a Carl Perkins cover by Willie Nelson, string band music from Woody Pines, altcoutnry from Gurf Morlix, country form…See More
Apr 22
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A blog post by Calvin Powers was featured

Ep#135 The Riverbreaks

On episode 135 of the Americana Music Show, Ryan Bailey of The Riverbreaks talks Rick Cornell about his time in Chapel Hill, rebelling against country music, and writing songs in the jungle.Plus rock and roll from the Electic Rag Band, roots rock from Beth Lee and the Breakups, southern rock from Fiddleworm, altcountry from Carrie Rodriguez, String band music from Woody Pines, alt.coutnry from Alex Culbreth and the Dead…See More
Apr 17
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Calvin Powers posted a blog post

Ep#135 The Riverbreaks

On episode 135 of the Americana Music Show, Ryan Bailey of The Riverbreaks talks Rick Cornell about his time in Chapel Hill, rebelling against country music, and writing songs in the jungle.Plus rock and roll from the Electic Rag Band, roots rock from Beth Lee and the Breakups, southern rock from Fiddleworm, altcountry from Carrie Rodriguez, String band music from Woody Pines, alt.coutnry from Alex Culbreth and the Dead…See More
Apr 15
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A blog post by Calvin Powers was featured

Ep#134 The Howlin' Brothers

On episode 134 of the Americana Music Show, Ben Plaase of The Howlin' Brothers talks about driving more than playing, playing the upright bass and making New Yorkers dance to bluegrass.Plus indie rock from Javi Garcia and Caitlin Rose, arena rock from Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck, a John Denver tribute from Lucinda Williams, New Orleans blues from Hadden Sayer, coutnry blues from May and the Ruins, alt.country from Dave…See More
Apr 9
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Ep#134 The Howlin' Brothers

On episode 134 of the Americana Music Show, Ben Plaase of The Howlin' Brothers talks about driving more than playing, playing the upright bass and making New Yorkers dance to bluegrass.Plus indie rock from Javi Garcia and Caitlin Rose, arena rock from Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck, a John Denver tribute from Lucinda Williams, New Orleans blues from Hadden Sayer, coutnry blues from May and the Ruins, alt.country from Dave…See More
Apr 8
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A blog post by Calvin Powers was featured

Ep#133 Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country Stars

On episode 133 of the Americana Music Show, Alex Culbreth talks about getting rowdy with the Dead Country Stars, who inspires his punchy writing style, and his folk-rap song.Plus country rock from Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck Farmington Hill, Alt.country from David Hardin, southern rock from Fiddleworms, delta blues rock from Steve Azar. Country from Ronnie Fauss and Gurf Morlix, and some jump blues from Johnny and the…See More
Apr 3
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Calvin Powers posted a blog post

Ep#133 Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country Stars

On episode 133 of the Americana Music Show, Alex Culbreth talks about getting rowdy with the Dead Country Stars, who inspires his punchy writing style, and his folk-rap song.Plus country rock from Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck Farmington Hill, Alt.country from David Hardin, southern rock from Fiddleworms, delta blues rock from Steve Azar. Country from Ronnie Fauss and Gurf Morlix, and some jump blues from Johnny and the…See More
Apr 1
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A blog post by Calvin Powers was featured

Ep#132 Amanda Pearcy

On episode 132 of the Americana Music show, Amanda Pearcy talks to Rick Cornell about the quintessential Texas small town, her favorite listening room venue, and her tribute to “party dolls.”Plus roots rock from Johnny and the MoTones, blues from Maya and the Ruins, twang from Kelly Willis and Bruce Robinson, country-rock from Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck, roots rock from Semi-Twang, beautiful country from Caitlin Rose, old school…See More
Mar 27
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At 8:55am on March 16, 2010, Paul Masson said…
Calvin,

Thanks for the add. Hope you enjoy the songs.

Best, Paul
At 6:40pm on September 21, 2009, Jack Tempchin said…
welcome aboard Taproot- sounding good...!
At 11:55am on August 5, 2009, No Depression said…
Hi Calvin - Welcome to the No Depression community! We hope you're finding everything okay. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback (here are some FAQs in case anything's confusing). Thanks for joining. Cheers!
Kim
 
 
 

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Created by No Depression Feb 17, 2009 at 9:06pm. Last updated by No Depression Sep 24, 2012.