Best Kris Willis Podcasts (2024)

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The Outlaws: Henry Wagons remembers Kris Kristofferson, and Tami Neilson plays Willie Nelson 54:06

4d ago54:06

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Henry Wagons remembers Outlaw Country figurehead Kris Kristofferson, who has died at the age of 88. From Nashville to Hollywood, from Oxford University to the US Army, he had a life almost as unique as his voice. That leaves Willie Nelson the last of the Highwaymen, the original Outlaw supergroup, and his music is the subject of New Zealand-based C…

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Spooky Country part 1 43:08

3h ago43:08

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It's Spooky Season! Just in time for your Halloween playlists Danny and Tyler are here to offer some delightfully spooky songs. This week we discuss... "Vampire Girl" by Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale "The Rubber Room" by Porter Wagoner and "Water Witch" by The Secret Sisters and Brandi Carlile We'll be back next week with more spooky, creepy, and…

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Ash Wednesday's AfterMATH on the organ, and the musical marriage of Lutyens and Clark 54:09

22m ago54:09

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Elisabeth Lutyens and Edward Clark were a kind of power couple of the 20th century: she a prolific composer; he a less successful conductor but an influential producer and administrator. Annika Forkert is the author of Elisabeth Lutyens and Edward Clark: the orchestration of progress in British twentieth-century music, and she tells Andy the story …

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Listening to Another Noise with Evelyn Glennie and Raymond Antrobus, and in the throes of Ecstasy with Marcus Whale 54:11

1h ago54:11

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Percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and poet Raymond Antrobus are two of the UK’s most famous Deaf artists and their first collaboration is Another Noise, an album that captures first-takes of Raymond’s spoken word poems, accompanied by Evelyn’s percussion, completely improvised without her having prior knowledge of any poem performed. They join Andy…

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Booker T. Jones is on the show! He's worked with legends like Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and even won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. Hope you dig it! 16:01

1h ago16:01

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What can you see about this legendary artist that hasn't already been said? Booker T and the MGs recorded Green Onions in the early 1960s, and his career after that is absolutely astounding. We talked about working with Willie Nelson, his classic organ tones, and of course his incredible music catalog. Enjoy!…

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A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson 38:21

6d ago38:21

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This week Danny and Tyler talk about the excellent music, career, and stories of the late great Kris Kristofferson. Losing Kristofferson creates a huge hole in the musical world—he's one of the most singular and poetic singer-songwriters in all of country. Luckily, he left behind a wonderful catalog of music to revisit and appreciate. Check out our…

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Fiddles, folk and finding the light: The Crooked Fiddle Band and Angie McMahon 54:00

3d ago54:00

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Crooked Fiddle Band refer to their music as “chainsaw folk”, but their fourth studio album The Free Wild Wind & the Songs of Birds is heavier on the folk than on the chainsaw. The band comes into The Music Show studio to play live from the new album, and talk about eighteen years playing together. What’s it like to have thousands of fans sing your …

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Tribute to Kris Kristofferson 31:42

4d ago31:42

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The legendary artists Kris Kristofferson passed away last weekend. He was an incredible songwriter, a dear friend of Johnny Cash, and member of the Highwaymen. He wrote so many incredible songs, and was always a voice for the voiceless. He will be dearly missed, I hope you enjoy this tribute to his legacy.…

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"Jesus Was a Capricorn (Owed to John Prine)" by Kris Kristofferson, w/ Zach Peterson [Recast] 1:42:57

13d ago1:42:57

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This week Kris Kristofferson passed away at 88. In addition to being one of country music's greatest songwriters, he was a movie stars, a political activist, and one of the most badass dudes to ever live. This week we revisit our 2022 episode about Kristofferson, with guest Zach Peterson. Rest easy, Kris. Thanks for the tunes, the stories, and for …

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Irish singer songwriter Susan O'Neill, and cellist Steven Isserlis's 'Team Fauré' 54:07

10d ago54:07

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With a voice that's 'equal parts balm and blowtorch' Irish multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter Susan O'Neill makes a welcome return to The Music Show. She was one of our last live guests in March 2020 before she had to cut her tour short and race home. The last four years have been filled with nature, songwriting and collaboration and she j…

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Out front: advocate and songwriter Eliza Hull and conductor Sir Donald Runnicles 54:07

11d ago54:07

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Singer songwriter Eliza Hull has been writing and performing piano-driven pop music for over a decade. She's also a disability advocate and has championed increased visibility and access for musicians around Australia. Only in the last couple of years has she started sharing more about her own disability in her songwriting, including last year's EP…

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A Sailor's Guide to Earth by Sturgill Simpson 54:35

23d ago54:35

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We round out CONCEPTEMBER with one of the best concept albums of any genre (but especially country) of at least the last decade: A Sailor's Guide To Earth by Sturgill Simpson. The love/advice letter to his wife and firstborn son is an ambitious musical triumph that feels like country, soul, prog rock, and 70's Elvis all at the same time. Check out …

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Conductor Sam Weller's rise and songwriter Melody Pool's return 54:07

18d ago54:07

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Ten years ago Melody Pool was a rising star of the Australian folk music scene. She won awards and released two acclaimed albums of heartbreaking songs, and then she disappeared. It takes a lot of guts to step back publicly from the music industry when your career has so much momentum, but Melody made the decision to prioritise her mental health. L…

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Queer desire, mortality, and dancing scorpions: Sydney Chamber Opera’s Gilgamesh 54:04

19d ago54:04

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The gods are unhappy with a despotic king (Gilgamesh). They create a half-man, half-beast to topple him (Enkidu). They meet, Enkidu doesn’t topple him. They fall in love, destroy a forest, there’s retribution from the gods. Enkidu dies and Gilgamesh wonders what the point of life is. He searches for immortality. And of course there are dancing scor…

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Ashley McBride Presents: Lindeville 40:32

1M ago40:32

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CONCEPTEMBER continues! This week Danny and Tyler discuss the excellent album Lindeville from Ashley McBride and inspired by the character driven songs of country songwriting legend Dennis Linde. Check out our Patreon! Check out our new merch store! Instagram: @TakeThisPodandShoveIt For everything else click HERE! Want to create your own great podc…

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Episode Forty-One - Paul Inman (writer/director Dollar Baby 'That Feeling') 47:29

23d ago47:29

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As the Dollar Baby experiment comes to its close, i would like to shine a spotlight on some of the more successful films made from the treasure trove of Stephen King's short stories. 'That Feeling' by Paul Inman expertly captures the dark, guilt-ridden themes of the 1998 short story 'That Feeling, You Can Only Say What it is in French'. It's being …

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Trainhopping with Hurray For The Riff Raff, and jazz, classical and ambient meet in a Requiem Mass 54:06

24d ago54:06

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Alynda Segarra has been making music as Hurray For The Riff Raff for nearly two decades. They ran away from NYC as a teen to ride trains across states—busking, sleeping rough and meeting all sorts of characters. They then settled in New Orleans and their music career kicked off, but their ninth and latest album, The Past Is Still Alive, finally sha…

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Laurie Anderson in the air with Amelia Earhart 54:06

1M ago54:06

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Performance artist, composer, and violinist Laurie Anderson once told The Music Show that she sometimes starts off thinking something is an opera, and it ends up being a potato print. Her latest album, Amelia, began life as a much longer orchestral piece that “didn’t work at all”, but at least it avoided the fate of becoming a potato print. It’s a …

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The Songbook that Helped Zac Maas Love Country 56:55

29d ago56:55

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This week we go in a totally new direction: we discuss not a song, not an album, not even an artist, but a BOOK that was a gateway to country music. Of all things, it was the Reader's Digest Country and Western Songbook that helped this week's guest, comedian Zac Maas, discover his love of country music. Check out our new merch HERE! Check out our …

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Arnold Schoenberg at 150: a complicated and crucial man 54:05

1M ago54:05

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Arnold Schoenberg’s music tore a hole in the fabric of the twentieth century. Over the course of his life, he charted a new course through expressionism, atonality, and ultimately to the invention of twelve tone serialism. As the father of the Second Viennese School, he’s been both cursed and adored (often at the same time) by the people who’ve tak…

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Sandy Evans the eternal collaborator, and the music of speech 54:05

1M ago54:05

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Jazz has always been about innovation and collaboration, and saxophonist and composer Sandy Evans has excelled on both counts for nearly four decades. She returns to The Music Show studio to perform live with an eclectic trio—the bass trombone of Adrian Sherriff and Suresh Vaidyanathan's ghatam (Indian clay drum). Sandy reflects on a life filled wi…

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Phases and Stages by Willie Nelson 52:06

1M ago52:06

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We're back! And for the month of September we are doing something special—a series of episodes about concept albums that we are calling CONCEPTEMBER! First we are digging one of Willie Nelson's best albums (if not his absolute best) which came out 50 years ago this year, Phases and Stages, a concept album about divorce and how both sides of the cou…

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Larry Sitsky turns 90, and Chloe Rowlands crosses the country with her trumpet 54:08

2M ago54:08

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Composer Larry Sitsky is a charming sort of thorn in the side of the Australian music scene, and he’s about to turn 90. In this conversation recorded at the 2024 Canberra International Music Festival, he doesn’t hold back. New York based trumpeter Chloe Rowlands divides her time between playing with art brass quartet the Westerlies, and with groups…

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India Ramey on her new album "Baptized by the Blaze!" 33:06

2M ago33:06

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Welcome to Roots Rednecks and Radicals, where we dive deep into the stories behind the music you love. I'm your host, Will Houk, and today we have an incredibly special guest who has been captivating audiences with her raw, emotive sound and storytelling prowess. She’s a singer-songwriter whose unique blend of Americana, folk, and country has garne…

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The last violin of Harry Vatiliotis, and writing for big band and strings 54:07

2M ago54:07

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Romano Crevici has been playing violins made by Harry Vatiliotis for decades. Now drawing to the end of their respective careers, Harry has made one final instrument, which will be Romano's last violin too. The process, challenged by sore joints, thin skin, and Harry's caring responsibilities to the love of his life Maria, have been captured in a m…

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Turner's Turn: Geraldine Turner 54:04

2M ago54:04

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Good times and bum times, she’s seen them all and she’s here: Geraldine Turner, lynchpin of the Australian music theatre scene from 1970s repertory to the current run of The Mousetrap, reflects on her massive career (so far), her love of Sondheim, and Judy Garland. Geraldine Turner is performing in The Mousetrap until 15 September. Music heard in t…

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Kate Fagan’s Song in the Grass, and what makes a perfect News theme 54:03

2M ago54:03

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Friend of The Music Show Kate Fagan’s new book of poetry is entitled Song in the Grass and it’s full of music. She returns to the show to talk about the book, the relationship between her musical and poetic writing, and her enduring connection to folk artists Peggy Seeger and Lisa O’Neill. The ABC’s iconic old News theme is new again: a new version…

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Fruition: The Harmony of Tradition and Innovation in Modern Americana 37:35

2M ago37:35

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In this episode of Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals, we're diving into the captivating world of Fruition, a band that masterfully blends folk, Americana, and bluegrass into a unique soundscape. Known for their stunning three-part harmonies and infectious energy, Fruition brings a fresh twist to traditional music while staying true to its roots. Join u…

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Polyrhythms, percussion and pop music with Tune-Yards, and how to start a record label 54:09

2M ago54:09

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Harnessing looping pedals, percussion and vocal manipulation, Tune-Yards make a very big sound for a core membership of two people. It's been ten years since the experimental pop project released their third album Nikki Nack and creepy hit Water Fountain. Songwriter and singer Merrill Garbus is on The Music Show to talk about the duo's complex rhyt…

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Herbie Hancock on keys & Tenzin Choegyal on the roof of the world 54:09

2M ago54:09

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Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock returns to The Music Show. He’s a bandleader, a composer and a professor, and at the age of 84 he’s got one of the longest living memories in the jazz world. He joins Andy to remember collaborators like Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter, and to ask whether jazz can be a path towards peace. Tenzin Choegyal is a Tibe…

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Echoes of Americana: An in-studio performance with singer-songwriter Tom Vandenavond! 28:25

2M ago28:25

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In this episode of Roots Rednecks and Radicals we sit down with the evocative and soulful artist Tom Vandenavond, whose music captures the heart and spirit of classic Americana. With a rich blend of storytelling and melodies that pay homage to traditional roots while embracing contemporary influences like Rambling Jack Elliot, and John Prine, Vande…

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Minisode: The Twitty Burger Challenge 4:37

2M ago4:37

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Support the show and get bonus content on our PATREON here! New TWITTY BURGER shirt here! Last week on the Patreon we documented the cooking and eating of Conway Twitty's legendary Twitty Burger. We loved it, and we want to encourage Shovelos to try making it for themselves and let us know what you think! You document the process and share it with …

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