Best Indigo Blue Style Podcasts (2024)

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A reflection on Juneteenth. In 1865 the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in the US. Today we take a look at the album by Our Native Daughters. 33:04

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In 2019 Rhiannon Giddens put together a group of all women Black banjo players and made an amazing album. The group was called Our Native Daughters and the album reflects on the history of the influence of Black musicians on American folk/roots music.By Will Houk

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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Ep. 7! Today we take a look at new releases from Sarah Jarosz, Charley Crockett, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Boy Named Banjo and Waxahatchee. Hope you dig it! 19:35

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All 5 of these artists have recent releases that are really incredible. Enjoy!By Will Houk

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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more 41:03

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Celebrating Black History month again with this weeks episode. Gangstagrass is a totally original group blending Hip Hop and Bluegrass in a way that stops you in your tracks. They have graced the stages of America's Got Talent, the Glastonbury Festival (right after Paul McCartney) and many other roots/rap festivals. We had a genuinely fun conversat…

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Hip Hop is Folk Music Part 1: To celebrate Black History Month we take a look at the development of Hip Hop through the lens of Folk music. 43:10

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Hip Hop rarely gets described as Folk music, but the history of this musical genre is the story of working class people making music with the tools they have. They turned things like turntables, drum machines, and samplers into musical instruments that defined musical and cultural style. Folk music is music of the people, and Hip Hop/Rap are just t…

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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Vol. 6 today we take a look at new music from Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Brent Cobb, Sarah Jarosz, and Van Plating. Enjoy! 30:16

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By Will Houk

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Green Day's album "Dookie" turns 30 years old! It came out in February of 1994 and on this week we take a look at this classic album. 35:47

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By Will Houk

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Ismay is an Indie-Folk singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Folk music community. Their music is introspective and insightful, and I have Ismay on the show today! 32:51

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By Will Houk

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Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was a tribute album that came out 30 years ago. The album featured some outstanding artists: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Travis Tritt. Here's my look at it. 32:34

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By Will Houk

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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls is on the show! We talk about the Barbie Movie, her collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Allison Russel, Sarah Jarosz, and Sarah Watkins and her group Amy Ray Band. 30:49

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By Will Houk

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What makes a song great? Today we take a look at three classic tunes ”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” by Willie Nelson ”Fancy” by Bobbi Gentry and ”The Joke” by Brandi Carlile. 40:34

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By Will Houk

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Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold is a banger! Here’s my review of her most recent album 34:03

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By Will Houk

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My Best of 2023 breakdown! I take a look at Jason Isbell, Mitski, Tyler Childers, Billy Strings/Willie Nelson and Turnpike Troubadours. Also a shoutout to a bunch of great artists. 28:53

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I wanted to make sure and give some attention to some other artists who made incredibly music this year! Brent Cobb, Zach Bryan, Nick Shoulders, Hiss Golden Messenger, Molly Tuttle, Margo Price, Van Plating, Lukas Nelson, Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Joy Olodakun, Cinder Wells, Dom Flemons, Blind Boys, Matt Andersen, and the Shootouts!…

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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is a Christmas classic everyone needs to know about! Today I do a breakdown of this wholesome movie that should be on everyone’s watchlist. 23:29

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By Will Houk

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The Steel Woods are a hard driving country group who are always touring and putting out great music. I had a chance to catch up with Wes their lead singer and chat about their new album. Enjoy! 31:58

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By Will Houk

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The Blind Boys of Alabama are one of the most celebrated Gospel acts in the country. They have a new album out that was nominated for 3 Grammys and I have them on the show today! 9:14

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By Will Houk

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Spike McGuire talks opening for Amigio the Devil, Chuck Ragan, Cory Branan, and Willi Carlie. As well as his new album that is out now, and his project Loud as Folk. Enjoy! 31:09

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By Will Houk

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The Thanksgiving/Gratitude Episode! We’ll take a look at 3 artists I’m grateful for, Jason Isbell, Nirvana and Jerry Garcia/David Grisman. Enjoy! 19:45

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By Will Houk

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Singer/Songwriter Charlie Mars is on the show talking about his new album! 34:21

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By Will Houk

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Willi Carlile discusses his record ”Peculiar, Missouri” along with songwriting, poetry and opening up for Tyler Childers. 19:57

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By Will Houk

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TikTok creator John Russell and I talk about what it’s like being a left-wing bartender in Appalachia. We talk politics, economics, 90s country, and healing the divides in America. 51:58

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By Will Houk

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Chris Pierce on touring with Neil Young, and his new album ”Let All Who Will” which is a beautiful collection of songs about social justice, and the need for unity. 26:03

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By Will Houk

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The band Briscoe talk their new album, songwriting in Texas, and opening for Zach Bryan! 25:55

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By Will Houk

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Liberal Redneck comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester wrote a book! And it’s hilarious. We talk travel, music, and the state of country music. 58:20

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By Will Houk

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Jason Aldean, Oliver Anthony, and Zach Bryan. How country music is serving to further divide, or bring us together. 39:25

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By Will Houk

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Nathan Mongol Wells of the Ottoman Turks discusses his new album, songwriting, and playing with Joshua Ray Walker. 15:30

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By Will Houk

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Anders Parker on working with artists like Steve Earle, Son Volt, and Will Johnson. And his new concept album ”The Black Flight.” 25:49

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By Will Houk

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Cole Gallagher on recording his new album with Jason Isbell’s band the 400 Unit, Vance Powell (White Stripes/Chris Stapelton) , and David Hidalgo Jr. (Social Distortion/Los Lobos). 30:19

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By Will Houk

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Best Of: A conversation with folk-punk/country/metal artist Amigo the Devil! 21:49

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By Will Houk

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Best Of: A conversation with Texas songwriter Charley Crockett! 44:34

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By Will Houk

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Best Of: A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 1. This was the first of a four part series about Mexican Music. Join me for an exploration of the various genres of music from Mexico! 41:12

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Best Of: A conversation with Amanda Shires about her song ”The Problem” that deals with the pertinent topic of access to abortion care. 26:43

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Are you familiar with Red Dirt Country? The subgenre has produced some of America’s most prolific musicians. Including Cody Canada, who joins me today to chat about his astounding music career. 26:30

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By Will Houk

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5 Songs I’m Digging Vol. 5 Old School Edition! Featuring music by Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, Jerry Garcia/David Grisman, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash/June Carter. 21:32

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By Will Houk

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Channeling the spirit of Woody Guthrie and the Beat poets, Average Joey is a folk-punk singer with a unique style and message. Join me for a conversation and live performance of his music. 1:03:59

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By Will Houk

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Blending funk, bluegrass, old time, and string band sounds The Sweet Lillies are making waves in the Jamgrass scene with their new album ”Equality!” 22:41

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By Will Houk

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Jason Isbell’s seminal album ”Southeastern” was released 10 years ago this month. On today’s episode we take a look at this outstanding record and the impact it had on his career. 30:00

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By Will Houk

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Was Jesus a radical? Would he have hung out with drag queens, trans kids, and feminists? Melody Walker and Mercy Bell discuss their new protest song Jesus Was a Drag Queen! 37:28

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By Will Houk

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Looking for some chill, jazz-inspired music? Robert Ellis explores relaxed, sparse, and dialed back sounds on his new album ”Yesterday’s News.” 27:41

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By Will Houk

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5 Songs I’m Diggin’ Vol. 4 featuring the music of Jason Isbell, Charley Crockett, Marty Stuart, Flatland Calvary, and Nikki Lane! 26:43

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By Will Houk

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An outdoor music festival in the winter? WinterWonderGrass was an absolute blast! Join me for a behind the scenes look at this festival featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus King, and Molly Tuttle. 36:22

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By Will Houk

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What do Carrie Underwood, Kasey Musgraves, and Tim McGraw all have in common? Songwriter Luke Laird, who discusses his new project with Lori McKenna and Barry Dean ”The Songwriter Tapes.” 30:02

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Charlie Marks’ new album, Three Years Time, transports us to a different era with old time string music. 48:50

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Jason Cruz (Strung Out frontman) and Howl explore new sonic territory on their new release “Wolves.” 28:48

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By Will Houk

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NEEDTOBREATHE frontman discusses his project Wilder Woods’ new album, FEVER/SKY 20:08

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By Will Houk

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Brother Hawk, label mates of Amigo the Devil, discuss their new full length album! 36:23

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By Will Houk

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Founder of WinterWonderGrass Scotty Stoughton discusses the festival, bands, and how music can bring us all together. 23:44

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By Will Houk

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Greensky Bluegrass’ Paul Hoffman talks songwriting, effects pedals, and playing string band music in front of festival crowds. 34:48

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I want to give a shoutout to the crew at WinterWonderGrass for helping me set up this interview. If you're in Northern Nevada/California check out this years festival March 31st to April 2nd. It's gonna be a blast!By Will Houk