Americana Rock Mix: Episode 84 – Open Your Mail, Jerk 

In this episode I’m opening up some mail submissions that I haven’t checked out yet, and playing songs at random. We’ll see how this one turns out… Music in this episode: - White Knuckle Wind AND Feel Like I’m Gonna Die by Stonehoney (from The Cedar Creek Sessions) www.Stonehoney.com - The Only Road AND Long Time by Mic Harrison And [...]

Americana Roots Review #82 — Grab Bag! 

This is Americana Roots Review Show #82.  This week I just dove in to the stack on the desk and came up with some gems from Paul Thorn, Saredren Wells, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Mike + Ruthy and Stonehoney.  Enjoy.

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 83 – Kyle Gass Interview 

In this episode I interview Kyle Gass about his side project called Trainwreck. We talk about their new album,” The Wreckoning“, acting, and Tenacious D. Also, we announce a contest for a free CD. All music in this episode is by Trainwreck from the album “The Wreckoning“. Music in this episode: -Runnin’ - Milk The Cobra - JB Shredman - Tim [...]

Americana Roots Review Is Back 

After a many month sabbatical Ray Randall is back with the Americana Roots Review show.  This show focuses on the acts that led him to Americana.

Ola Belle Reed – “Rising Sun Melodies” 

We here at Americana Roots endure to present the best music available, even tracing it back to its original lineage.  Well, this music certainly represents everything we stand for here, and more. Smithsonian Folkways has released an outstanding tribute to the legendary Ola Belle Reed entitled “Rising Sun Melodies”. This 19 song CD presents 11 classic [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – David Lowery 

David Lowery Band April 18 1991 The Cats Cradle Carborro, NC - Someday - Happy Birthday To Me - Teen Angst - Jail - Satisfy You - Saint Cajutan - I’m a Good Old Rebel - One of These Days - How Can I Live Without You - Dont Fuck Me Up (with peace and love) - Dr. Bernice - Mr. Wrong - (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding? - [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 82 – Venting & Lamenting 

In this episode I vent about being blown off. But I also have some very cool new music, as always! Music in this episode: - Bottom Of The Sea AND Celebrity Baby by Blackout Party (from Bottom Of The Sea) www.Myspace.com/TheBlackoutParty - Keep On Letting Me Down AND Out Of Clinton by Mic Harrison & The High Score (from Great Commotion) www.MicHarrison.com - [...]

Teeny Tucker- Keep The Blues Alive 

The first thing you hear and what locks you in on the disc is the voice.  This is not some low-cal, trans fat-free wimpy voice; this is the very un-Teeny voice of Teeny Tucker!  From the opening verse of the first song Ain’t That The Blues all through her new album Keep The Blues Alive [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 81 – Americana Heat Wave 

Man, I am tired today. This heat really takes it out of ya. But, that’s not going to keep me from doing what I love to do. This show. Music in this episode: - Crybaby AND Thankless War by New Heathens (from Hello Disaster) www.NewHeathens.com - Land of Plenty AND Forever Without You by The Redemption Center (from Land of Plenty) www.TheRedemptionCenter.com - [...]

The Farewell Drifters-My Favorite 2010 CD So Far 

If the year ended today my favorite cd of the year would be Yellow Tag Mondays, the national debut cd by The Farewell Drifters.  A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to be in Arlington Virginia on a night that Eric Brace (the nicest guy in Americana in my opinion) was playing with his band [...]