In this installment of the AM Radio show, I’m playing the music from the 2018 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards, as I’m streaming it on my computer. You’ll hear music from nominees and award winners during the show, from Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Lee Ann Womack, Tyler Childers, Molly Tuttle and more! Enjoy.

This week, my friend, Lowden Harrell, introduces me to his band’s new single “Man” – oh BTW, the band’s name is Marble Blue.  Also, since this weekend is Labor Day, we play some subversive communist labor-related propaganda (songs).  Enjoy!

Welcome to AM Radio –  This week I explore the Muscle Shoals sound w/ Local Lagunan and fellow music geek Patti Compton, tracing the beginnings of a unique sound born in the the backwaters of Alabama, propelled by the persistent genius of Rick Hall of FAME Studios.  Enjoy!

John For sittin’ in for Ida Mae – Listen up as Dr. David Law plays Kate Wolf music and talks story – surprise guest at the end, so listen all the way – enjoy!!

John For sittin’ in for Ida Mae – Listen up as Dr. David Law plays Kate Wolf music and talks story – surprise guest at the end, so listen all the way – enjoy!!

Hello all!  My first week back just spinnin’ great Americana music for y’all, after a few weeks of special shows, guests, and no shows

I’m currently packing my gear after playing the OC Fair, but I stirred up the pot and cooked up an hour of primo Americana just for you!  Enjoy!

Welcome to AM Radio – To follow up on the first Troubadour days podcast, we shift from folk rock to country rock.  Patti Compton helps me trace the beginnings of a unique sound made by great musicians, all feeding into the blockbuster sounds of artists like Linda Ronstadt and Eagles.

Welcome to AM Radio #…. I lost count.  My special guest this week is Michael Ubaldini.  We play some of his songs, some songs from his favorite artists (Hank Williams, Howlin’ Wolf, The Band, Little Walter, and more).  And Michael plays a couple songs live!  Great from front to back – Enjoy!

Laguna local and fellow music history lover Patti Compton stops in to discuss a magic few years in California music history – ~1968-73 – when the musicians played the Troubadour, and lived in Laurel Canyon.  Really just a start – playing some of the bands… Joni Mitchell, CSNY, Neil Young, James Taylor, Carole King.  Stay […]