Best John Edmonstone Podcasts (2024)

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Ray Wylie Hubbard (Live from KNBT) | A Five Year Anniversary of Rednecks and Radio 1:44:49

2M ago1:44:49

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Hello and welcome Americana Podcast listeners to a very special and celebratory episode. Long time listeners and new friends, we are so excited to share with you that as of April 29, 2024- we are celebrating the 5th Anniversary of this show. It has been such an honor to have been documenting the story of Americana through the artist’s lens. And we’…

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Hiss Golden Messenger | The Art of Interpretation 59:20

6M ago59:20

59:20

Hello and welcome to a new episode and a new year Americana Podcast listeners. We’re so happy to be back and we have a very exciting episode for you today to celebrate the new year. I’m particularly excited for this show because it really brings us to a full circle moment in the history of this podcast. From long-time audience members to latest epi…

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Gretchen Peters | The Write Place and Time 1:11:23

9M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Like what you hear? Feel free to support the Show! https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcast We have a very special guest in this episode. Today, we're diving into the rich tapestry of the extraordinary songwriter, Gretchen Peters. Growing up next to the legendary Greenwich Village folk scene, before moving to Colorado where she cut her teeth as a per…

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Americana Podcast LIVE | State of Americana Panel 1:05:52

1y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

It's time to break out the party hats and pop the champagne because the Americana Podcast is celebrating its 4th anniversary! For the past four years, this podcast has been a leading voice in the Americana music scene, sharing interviews, stories, and music from some of the genre's most talented artists. And in our tireless efforts to promote and c…

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John R. Miller and Chloe Edmonstone | Shakedown from Shenandoah 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

It seems we’re back in that strange space in time where there are days that can 70 degrees and sunny and beautiful. The birds are singing and the blossoms on trees are beginning to light up the branches like a holy and natural Christmas lights… and then the next day we’re right back into the holds of a winter that every year seems to overstay its w…

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Lonestar Lineup | The Voices of Red Dirt and Texas Country 1:22:28

1+ y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

It’s a new year Americana Podcast listeners! And with a new year, means new discussions on what makes Americana… well Americana. When we look at this genre, we talk a lot its history and its future. And over time we’ve been able to piece together this ongoing timeline and certain elements that are key to its existence. Base influences in songwritin…

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Vince Herman | Salmon and Solos 1:10:12

1+ y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Many would know Vince Herman as the guitarist and primary lead vocalist and songwriter of the renowned jam band, Leftover Salmon. Herman has been playing professionally since the late 80’s and, Leftover Salmon aside, also formed and played in ever-evolving project group Great American Taxi. Between the two bands, Herman has recorded over 10 albums …

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Paul Thorn | Pimps, Preachers, and Blues Singers 52:38

1+ y ago52:38

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Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin but raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, Paul Thorn has had quite the roundabout career. Son of a Pentecostal preacher, Thorn wasn't allowed to indulge in music outside of the church, but honed his skills early on within its walls. Thorn worked as everything from a professional boxer to a furniture manufacturer before being dis…

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Billy Bob Thornton, JD Andrews (The Boxmasters) | Resource and Influence 1:14:01

2y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

There are four types of discourse in language- descriptive, narrative, expository and argumentative. And it seems that all four of those are readily present in any niche interest group on the internet these days. Anything from the way a machine works (descriptive), the exact timeline of Tolkien's world building (narrative), someone breaking down th…

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Jim Lauderdale | Zen There, Done That 1:21:46

2+ y ago1:21:46

1:21:46

If it’s one thing that we love here at americana podcast, it is the concept of the artistic process. We’re not alone in this, it seems that when anyone speaks about artists, musical, visual, conceptual- you name it- one of the first things people will go into or ask about, is how a piece of art came to exist. We’ve been doing it for three years on …

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Rob Bleetstein | The Man with a Thousand Tickets 1:02:39

2+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Over the course of nearly three years, we at Americana podcast have spoken with a wonderful collective of artists and industry professionals alike about the workings in and of this ever expanding umbrella of music we lovingly refer to as Americana music. Parts of that discussion have at times touched on its history- but we have never really broache…

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Americana Podcast | Artist's Archive 1:05:43

2+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

This show is going to be a little different from our usual programming. As I’m sure you’ve noticed- we’ve taken a little bit of a break over the last few months as we’ve taken the time to regroup, and reconstruct etc. As we move forward, it is important to us to reiterate that we are still very much dedicated as a platform to the expansion and defi…

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Elizabeth Cook | Jack of All Trades, Master of None 58:24

3y ago58:24

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We’ve all heard the common phrase “a master of none” in reference to an individual who is seemingly versatile, flexible, and knowledgeable in their pursuits. Regardless of what they are. We’re not surprised when an artist is an avid reader nor are we shocked when a mathematician takes an interest in subjects like music. The term “master of none” al…

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Kam Franklin (The Suffers) | The Renaissance Woman in Her Element 1:03:07

3y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

It’s happened to all of us. we’re chatting with another person, getting to know each other and then the question “What kind of music do you like” comes up.. At which point many of us are better off reading a thesaurus outloud trying to describe it as we do our best impression of that scene in High Fidelity where Dick is describing the enigmatic Mar…

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Brent Cobb | This Place Called My Life (Anniversary Episode) 1:13:22

3y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Hailing from Americus Georgia, Brent Cobb got his start with his first record “No Place to Leave” in 2006, a roots meets red hot chilli peppers- esque album produced by his cousin Dave Cobb. After “no place to leave”, Brent returned to Georgia but moved to Nashville shortly after with the encouragement of singer Luke Bryan- where Cobb then joined c…

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Billy Strings | From The Big Bang to Bluegrass 1:07:01

3+ y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Okay y'all… We need to talk about something. at first we only heard about it in whispers or read it in citations or saw the occasional New Yorker comic about it. But now’s it’s been going on for a bit and we can’t ignore the elephant in the room any longer.. Bluegrass music is considered cool now. I know. I'd like to say i’m surprised, but I’m real…

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John Craigie | People Remember the Stories 1:03:59

3+ y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

John Craigie began his career like many artists of the early 2000’s- playing in coffee shops up and down the coast of California with the occasional intrastate appearances in other coffee shops. during this time, Craigie honed his craft as a songwriter but also took the time to develop a real stage experience. looking to artists he admired such as …

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Todd Snider | Never Met a Story(teller) I didn't like 1:12:53

3+ y ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Storytelling is as old as communal language itself and songwriters are an extension of the great tradition of sharing experience through words... And Americana music is as loyal to that part of our history as it is dedicated to continuing to share those experiences between artists and listeners. Possibly one of the most talented of those writers wo…

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Waylon Payne | All the Trouble 54:31

3+ y ago54:31

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Waylon Payne's road to country music stardom seemed to be paved with gold. Son of songwriting legend Sammi Smith, guitar player Jodi Payne, and godson to Waylon Jennings.. The pedigree was there and it didn't take long to see that Waylon Payne's way with words and musical ability were also flourishing.. But sometimes life takes us on different path…

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Josh Morningstar | Pullin' Weeds 48:33

4y ago48:33

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Originally from Funkstown, Maryland- Josh is a singer-songwriter now based in Kentucky. He’s toured with the contemporary greats including Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Shooter Jennings, and Todd Snider- and has written hit songs for artists including Cody Jinks and Hayes Carll and is just an overall song-smithing son of a gun. Morningstar only has …

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Lori McKenna | Always Be Humble and Kind 57:20

4y ago57:20

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Grammy-winning Lori Mckenna was born, raised in, and remains in Stoughton Massachusetts. If you’re unfamiliar with her solo career I would personally bet that you’re still familiar with her songwriting. Having penned and/or co-penned songs like Faith Hill’s “Stealing Kisses”, Little Big Town’s Girl Crush, and Tim McGraw’s “Humble & Kind”. Her work …

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Milk Carton Kids | Songs, Soundtracks, and Stages 1:38:14

4y ago1:38:14

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Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan have been writing and working together as the Milk Carton Kids since 2011. In that time they have released five records, been included in various small and big screen enterprises and, as of 2018, are the acting hosts of the Americana Music Awards. This colorful history can most likely be particularly attributed to t…

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One Year of Americana Podcast | Jamestown Revival + Robert Keen 1:20:18

4y ago1:20:18

1:20:18

In the summer of 2018, we said "We need to talk about Americana music". At the time it felt that there was an apparent disconnect in not only the discussion around the genre but in the would-be community as well. Industry workers and audiences were leading the conversation, but there appeared to be a disturbing absence of input from the most import…

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Mandolin Orange | Spread Like Wildfire (Live At Railbird) 49:50

4+ y ago49:50

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"Sentimental music has a great way of taking you back somewhere at the same time it takes you forward, so you feel nostalgic and hopeful at the same time."- Nick Hornby Robert Earl Keen speaks live from Railbird Music Festival with Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange about developing a setlist from a large catalog, building a communit…

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Drew Holcomb | A Special Kind of Souvenir (Live at Railbird) 41:36

4+ y ago41:36

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Drew Holcomb, originally from Memphis and currently residing in Nashville, TN, formed his band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors in 2006 and was an early adopter of the term "Americana". Holcomb's discography is impressive, extending as far back as 2005, and has a nearly consistent output of a 2-year album cycle. His most recent record, Dragons, was r…

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Chris Shiflett | A West Coast Take (Live at Americanafest) 50:46

4+ y ago50:46

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BE SURE TO LISTEN TO THE WALKING THE FLOOR PODCAST TO HEAR THE OTHER HALF OF THIS LIVE-RECORDED EVENT Recorded life at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, TN, host Robert Earl Keen speaks with Chris Shiflett. Some of you may recognize him as the guitarist of the famed rock-band the Foo Fighters while others (or both) might know him from his podcast Walking…

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I'm With Her | Live at Railbird Music Festival 37:44

4+ y ago37:44

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The individuals we bring into our lives are sources of happiness, pain, direction, growth, etc. Some may be new and others may have been there from what feels like the very beginning. And like that, there stands a physical embodiment of the intersection of time and influence all wrapped up into one person, or two… or maybe three. On today's episode…

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Shinyribs | Soul, Surrealism and Santa Claus 1:11:54

4+ y ago1:11:54

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On today's episode of Americana podcast: the 51st State - Kevin Russell. Also known as Shinyribs. Kevin Russell, or as we've been calling him "the physical embodiment of sound"- was born in the late '60s in Beaumont, Texas. In his formative years, Russell's family relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was exposed to one of the richest hotbed…

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Baptiste W. Hamon | Pour le Salut de la Chanson 52:04

4+ y ago52:04

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Up to this point, Americana has been defined as American root-based music. What then when the roots grow deeper and expand beyond the borders of the continent? What if the sounds, cadence, and singer-songwriter qualities of Americana are there.. just not the language? Baptiste W. Hamon has been playing and writing music professionally since about 2…

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Cody Canada | Roots in Red Dirt (Live from Gruene Hall) 33:08

5y ago33:08

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Americana, for all intents and purposes, is roots-based music. Sounds, songs, and stories are as much a part of the region as they are apart of the artist. Although the Americana generally adopts regional sounds and sub-genres and provides a platform with a wider national and international reach, we have to wonder what we as listeners might be losi…

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American Aquarium | Road Dogs and Work Logs 1:14:06

5y ago1:14:06

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Host, Robert Earl Keen speaks with frontman and lyricist BJ Barham of the band American Aquarium. BJ Barham, originally from Rockingham, North Carolina, started American Aquarium in 2006. Despite going through a number of members, Barham has stuck with the band through and through acting as the frontman and primary lyricist throughout its changes. …

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Word on the Street | Mark McKinney 26:25

5y ago26:25

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Historic music venues are such special places. Beacons of history and culture, these venues are ones act almost as a road between the past and the present. For newer musicians taking the same stage as their heroes- and audiences getting to be apart of that moment, is a magical experience. On this episode of Word on the Street, Americana Podcast spe…

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The White Buffalo | The Voice is an Instrument 1:09:50

5y ago1:09:50

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On Americana Podcast: The 51st State, Robert Earl Keen speaks with The White Buffalo aka Jake Smith. Smith has a way of combining plain-speak lyrics with punk-like acoustic chord progressions that become all the more powerful when partnered with his resounding and unmistakable baritone. Smith's work was used heavily in the hit show "Sons of Anarchy…

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Ben Dickey | If I Could Only Fly 59:42

5y ago59:42

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The legendary songwriter Blaze Foley died tragically in 1989. His catalog has lived on in the hearts of music lovers everywhere and was brought back to life in the biopic "Blaze". Adapted from Sybil Rosen's book "Living in the Woods in a Tree" and directed by Ethan Hawke, the film was released in 2018 and introduced the world to musician/actor, Ben…

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Word on the Street | Tamara Saviano 22:06

5y ago22:06

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At Americana Podcast it is our goal to define and expand on the term Americana as it applies to music. Word on the Street are brief interviews with music industry professionals and dedicated music lovers alike. On this episode of our Word on the Street segment, we speak with author, producer, and Americana champion Tamara Saviano. Saviano is a prol…

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Reckless Kelly | Rubber on the Road 1:05:59

5y ago1:05:59

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Since the word Americana was first used in application to music, Reckless Kelly has championed it throughout their career. Beginning in Idaho and moving down to Austin, TX, Reckless Kelly has had a long and fulfilling career without any signs of slowing down. Having made 9 studio records, attracted a loyal following, and overseen the transition of …

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Word on the Street | Mike Morgan 15:18

5y ago15:18

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Welcome to our Word on the Street Segment of Americana Podcast! As part of our goal to define and expand the term Americana in regards to music, Word on the Street is a brief interview with either music industry professionals or a dedicated music lovers. "Word on the Street" is released two weeks after episodes of "Americana Podcast: The 51st State…

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Bruce Robison | The Songwriter's Songwriter 47:18

5y ago47:18

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Robert Earl Keen talks with singer/songwriter Bruce Robison. During his career, Robison has written hits for acts including but not limited to Tim McGraw and George Strait. On this episode, Bruce Robison discusses his songwriting, changes in music production, and his thoughts on how to expand the reach of Americana music. Americana Podcast: The 51s…

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Jamestown Revival | Education of Wandering Men 49:57

5y ago49:57

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Our host, Robert Earl Keen speaks with Zach Chance and Jonathon Clay of Jamestown Revival about the early formation of their band, their songwriting process, and their growth and education as musicians. Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each epis…

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Lucero | Walk Among the Ghosts 1:02:00

5y ago1:02:00

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Host Robert Earl Keen speaks with Brian Venable and Ben Nichols of the band Lucero. Having celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band in 2018, Lucero talks about longevity, their growth as musicians and their particular take on Americana music. Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genr…

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Coming Soon! 1:01

5y ago1:01

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Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative p…