On episode 120 of the Americana Music Show, we finish the Best of 2012 Americana music submitted to the show, part 2, which features Malcolm Holcombe, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Beth McKee, Bonnie Bishop, Chelle Rose, Two Man Gentlemen Band, JP Harris and the Tough Choices, Birds of Chicago, Junior Brown, AJ Downing, Radar's Clowns of Sedation, Jason Heath and the Greedy Souls, Moot Davis. …

On episode 119 of the Americana Music Show, we feature part 1 of the Best of 2012 Americana submitted to the show, featuring music from Lincoln Durham, Rachel Harrington, James Hand, Cornell Hurd, Ryan Purcell and the Last Round, Rosie Flores, Michael Rank, Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs, DL Marble, Lydia Loveless, Maynard and the Musties, Corb Lund, The Far West Band, and Bettye LaVette. …

Holly Golightly is my interview guest on episode 118 of the Americana Music Show. She talks about her travels from punk to blues; singing songs into her hairbrush for 20 years;  and the downside of million dollar checks.  Plus music from JD Hobson, Ruch Mahan, Rod Picott, Jesse and Noah, Rick Malis, Ted Russell Kamp, Caleb Caudle, Scott…

Rod Picott is my guest on episode 117 of the Americana Music Show.  Rod Picott plays a house concert in Durham, telling stories about meeting Slaid Cleaves, his father, and the pitfalls of writing songs for girlfriends.

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James Hand is the interview guest on episode 116 of the Americana Music Show.  James Hand talks about writing songs before he could write, how his songs help people dance, and playing for $15 a night and a free beer. Plus blues from Radar's Clowns of Sedation, country rock from Ted Russel Kamp, western swing in overdrive from Junior Brown,…

Junior Brown is the interview guest on episode 115 of the Americana Music Show.  Junior Brown talks about the triple meaning behind the name of Volume Ten, his new "pedal guit-steel", and his tribute to Buddy Charleton. Plus music from The Longest Day Of The Year, Rich Mahan, James Hand, Leo Hull, Mark Lucas, Colin Linden, Billy Bratcher, and Rosie Flores.…

Pete Pawsey from Radar's Clowns of Sedation is the featured guest on episode 114 of the Americana Music Show and he talks about knowing "different hymns from y'all," his Stones/Muscle Shoals moment, and the importance of Sippie Wallace. Plus music from Leo Hull, James Hand, Rich Mahan, JD Hobson, Scott Macleod, Tara Linda, and the Shelby Bottom String Band. …

Bonnie Bishop is the guest on episode 113 of the Americana Music Show.  She talks about learning to sing soul music in Mississippi, Bonnie Raitt covering her song, the joy of cooking, and her “voice made for vinyl.” Plus music from Dwight Yoakam, Holly Go Lightly, Cornell Hurd, Hans Theesink & Terry Evans, Avett Brothers, and Patterson Hood. …

On episode 112 of the Americana Music Show, AJ Downing talks about his vocal style, being frustrated with today's politics, his move to Austin, and “having a good day come hell or high water.” Plus new music from Malcolm Holcombe, Radar's Clowns of Sedation, Bonnie Bishop, Junior Brown, Ryan Purcell and the Last Round, The Abrams Brothers, and Rosie Flores.  …

On episode 111 of the Americana Music Show, Mark Cutler on his musical evolution from the Raindogs, “Venus of Avenue D” and other favorite covers, and how he learned to invite the muse. Plus music from Rosie Flores, Bettye LaVette, Bonnie Bishop, and Bill Mallonnee.  

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On episode 110 of the Americana Music Show, Ronny Elliott talks to Rick Cornell about his Forrest Gump-like luck to play with his musical heroes, seeing the Beatles on Jack Parr, and his “non-fiction songs.” Plus music from Malcolm Holcombe, The Lazy Suns, Rosie Flores, and Junior Brown, and more.  

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On episode 109 of the Americana Music Show, Casey Cainan talks about growing up in the circus, how he turns his personal stories into universal songs, and his favorite gigs in Paris, Texas.  

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On episode 108 of the Americana Music Show, Lee Bains III talks about his early Ramones/Fugazi/punk influences, his Hi Records-style sound, and what Flannery O'Connor taught him about Alabama.

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On episode 107 of the Americana Music Show, Malcolm Holcombe talks to Rick Cornell about “time capsules on roller skates,” living your history, pulling cars out of ditches, and hoping to get out of gigs alive.

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On episode 106 of the Americana Music Show, Andy Bean of the Two Man Gentlemen Band talks about sounding like Slim and Slam, de jacketing at shows, and how his Tin Pan Alley show is like an AC/DC show.

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On episode 105 of the Americana Music Show, Lisa Biales plays 3 tracks from Just Like Honey and talks about her first gig, how she learned to project her voice in noisy crowds, and how she met her “blues sister.” Plus, new music from Birds of Chicago, AJ Downing, Malcolm Holcombe, Patterson Hood, Janis Martin, Avett Brothers, Whispering Pines, Band Of Heathens, and the Foghorn Stringband. …

On episode 104 of the Americana Music Show, DL Marble on his knowledge of snappy debauchery, getting followed by his musical heroes, supporting vets, and playing with “amazing hippies.”  

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On episode 103 of the Americana Music Show, Ed Romanoff talks about an orphanage song that changed is life, breaking up on holidays, and the advantages of having a mom from Pascagoula.  …

On episode 102 of the Americana Music Show, The Kernal plays tracks from farewellhello, and talks about “hasta la vista” flowers and playing in his father’s blazing red polyester suit.  

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On episode 101 of the Americana Music Show, Jason Heath talks about the Greedy Souls’ Guthrie-esque themes, the currency of dreams and illusions, and plays three tracks from Packed For Exile.

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