The Village Night Owl

This episode was our first attempt at trying out this new software and doing a dry run on topics we want to explore. Herky, Jerky, and occasionally funny. 

Country music, blues, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Ringo Starr, The Band, Levon Helm, Bill Monroe

The Village Night Owl is re-launching with all new content. The podcast is a dialogue across generations, centered on music and anchored by a father and son. Come along with us as we figure this thing out...

Bluegrass legend Del McCoury talks about his early years, and getting hired to play with Bill Monroe.

Dirk Powell talks about his new record, When I Wait for You, and about the legacy of music passed on to him by his Papaw. Powell is an expert on Appalachian mountain music, as well as Cajun and Creole music. He also raves waxes philosophic about gas station cuisine!

Native Americana bluesman Cary Morin talks about his new album, Dockside Saints.

Part 2 - Eric discusses his latest project, recording with Lisa Mills, Ron Carter, and Eric Gales. He also talks about meeting Van Morrison and jamming with him at Ronnie Scott's in London.

Award winning and Grammy nominated blues troubadour talks about growing up in the Greenwich Village folk scene, the arc of his career, life in Sweden, and his recent albums. He also previews his upcoming release Dear America in Part 2.

Kelsey Waldon talks about forging her own career in country music and what it is like to have John Prine as an inspiration and a big fan.