Blog: Americana Roots

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 104 – Throw A Little Twang On It

Not much to say this episode. 'Cept some more "thank you's" to those people who have continued to donate to the Boris Fundraiser. Also I'm playing some good tunes, and a few are for the twang lovers. Music in this episode: - Breaking Up AND Moving On Down The Line by American Gun (from Therapy) [...]
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Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – Slobberbone Pt. 2

Slobberbone Reunion Shows, Night 1 Dan's Silverleaf Denton, TX February 2nd, 2009 Setlist: - Your Excuse - Placemat Blues - That Is All - Gonorrhea Song - Get Gone Again - Stumblin' - Sister Beams - Springfield, IL - Kilborn show story - Find The Out - Dark As A Dungeon (Merle Travis) - Makes No Sense At All (Husker Du) - Web Before You Walk Into It (Gourds) - Long Time (Boston) - Boy [...]
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Americana Rock Mix: Episode 103 – Unedited Rock Mix

Here we are, getting back to it. I'm giving out "thank you's" to those poeple who've donated to the Boris Fundraiser. Also, I've decided to see how much of a train wreck this might be if I don't edit out all of my ramblings and weird silences. I think I did alright with it. Fortunately [...]
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Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – Slobberbone Pt. 1

Slobberbone Reunion Shows, Night 1 Dan's Silverleaf Denton, TX February 2nd, 2009 Setlist: - Tilt-A-Whirl - Barrel Chested - Sober Song - Gimme Back My Dog - Front Porch - Engine Joe - Billy Prichard - Danbom Song - Meltdown - Trust Jesus - Lazy Guy - Pinball Song - Dunk You In The River HELP OUT WITH BORIS' FUNDRAISER. CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! THE AMERICANA ROCK MIX IS NOW [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – Slobberbone Pt. 1

Slobberbone Reunion Shows, Night 1 Dan's Silverleaf Denton, TX February 2nd, 2009 Setlist: - Tilt-A-Whirl - Barrel Chested - Sober Song - Gimme Back My Dog - Front Porch - Engine Joe - Billy Prichard - Danbom Song - Meltdown - Trust Jesus - Lazy Guy - Pinball Song - Dunk You In The River HELP OUT WITH BORIS' FUNDRAISER. CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! THE AMERICANA ROCK MIX IS NOW [...]
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SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS – CIVIL WAR SONGS

OK…time for a little history lesson. Have any idea what took place exactly 150 years ago…on April 12, 1861? Well, at the early hour of 4:30am, the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter, beginning the Civil War. In what was to become the bloodiest war in American history, our society was forever impacted by [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 102 – Boris Fundraiser

In this episode I talk about raising money for a surgery that Boris needs, why this episode is late this week, dealing with irritating traffic and then getting rear-ended, and trying to Americanize the British slang word "mate". And obviously, there's some great music to boot. HELP OUT WITH BORIS' FUNDRAISER. CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON. CLICK [...]
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New Careless Hearts Music Video for "I'd Be A Wreck"

Official video: I'd Be A Wreck, by Careless Hearts
One of the treasures that I recently came across in my never ending endeavor for new music was the latest EP by Careless Hearts, entitled "Three Songs". Of these three songs I featured two of them on last weeks episode of The Americana Rock Mix, which can be found HERE. AND of those two songs, [...]

The Band of Heathens – Top Hat Crown & The Clapmaster's Son

How do you like your music? There are so many variations available today; to be honest I find it difficult to define some as even being musical. In Americana, we enjoy many different styles as well. Some artists are stellar on ballads…some stand tall on lyrical depth…while others can hit you from a variety of [...]

Okkervil River Pre-Order – "JAGJAGUWAR"

NPR.ORG DEBUTS OKKERVIL RIVER VIDEO FOR "WAKE AND BE FINE" FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM "I AM VERY FAR" (5/10, JAGJAGUWAR): LP Pre-Order Including Deluxe Limited Edition Available On JAGJAGUWAR.com RIGHT HERE "Wake & Be Fine" 73 Out 3/29 This morning, NPR.org premiered Okkervil River's new video for "Wake and Be Fine" from "I Am Very Far" (5/10, [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 101 – Recouperating

Getting back in the saddle for a new round of The Americana Rock Mix. I've had the past two weeks to chill and relax after hassle of putting together Episode 100. But we're good to go now, with a new show intro, and some awesome music. Music in this episode: - Turn Back the Clock AND [...]
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Cousin Harley- "It's A Sin"

Gretsch Showcase 2010: Cousin Harley
I love and respect bands that include an upright bass. I love the unmistakable sound a feel it gives the music, and I respect anyone who will lug that beast around from gig to gig!! Of course the bass is only part of what I love about Cousin Harley's disc It's A Sin. Think a [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – Neil Young Part 1

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Setlist: Chicago Auditorium, Chicago, IL November 15, 1976 - Heart Of Gold - The Old Laughing Lady - Journey Through The Past - Too Far Gone - Give Me Strength - The Needle And The Damage Done - A Man Needs A Maid - Tell Me Why - Sugar Mountain Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan March 5, 1976 - Mellow My Mind - Only Love Can Break Your Heart - [...]
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Big Joe and the Dynaflows- "You Can't Keep A Good Man Down"

My 9 year old son lives on a steady diet of Usher, Katy Perry/ Springer and Lady Blah Blah, so for his ears to perk up when I put one of my discs on is an event of note (no pun intended). Such was the case when I recently popped in You Can't Keep A [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 100 – One Full Hundred

HERE IT IS! EPISODE 100! It's been a long trip, but we're finally here. And I have a huge episode for you. Almost 4 1/2 hours long. Multiple guests and tons of music. Enjoy! Music in this episode: - No One Listens To The Band Anymore by The Damnwells (from No One Listens To The Band Anymore) www.TheDamnwells.com - 8 [...]
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Frank Turner – If Ever I Stray

Here's a live video of a new Frank Turner tune called If Ever I Stray that was recorded before a secret show at Santiago's in Leeds on March 5th. It was recorded for a series of videos produced by the nice people over at www.WeAreGoodFolks.co.uk and www.AnthologiesLeeds.com . For more info on Frank Turner, check out [...]

Stream The New Mountain Goats Album

The Mountain Goats on Late Show With David Letterman
STREAM THE MOUNTAIN GOATS NEW ALBUM "ALL ETERNALS DECK" AT NPR.ORG: http://n.pr/e4Moii This week, The Mountain Goats' new album "All Eternals Deck" (3/29, Merge Records) debuted at NPR.org as part of the "First Listen" series. Stream it in full through March 29 here: http://n.pr/e4Moii Last week, The Mountain Goats debuted "Birth of Serpents", the album's first single, [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – Victor Krummenacher

Victor Krummenacher Band June 29, 2008 Bottom Of The Hill San Francisco, CA, USA Setlist: - The Cock Crows At Sunrise > - Nocturne > - Not Coming Back - Bittersweet - The Southern Heights - The Gulf Road - Motherless Child - My Baby's Brown Hair - In Queen City The Girls Are Weeping - Paradise Band: Victor Krummenacher - Guitar & Vocals Doug Hilsinger - Fender Rhodes Greg Lisher - Guitar Jonathan [...]
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The Damnwells Music Video "The Great Unknown"

The Damnwells / "The Great Unknown" **OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO**
I have to say, I was pretty stoked to find out that there is new Damnwells music on the way. And in less that a month! Their new album "The Great Unknown" hits the streets on March 15th. Find out more about The Damnwells at www.TheDamnwells.com

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 99 – Barking Dogs and Movie Fests

In this episode I talk about my irritation with a dog that I'm living with (that is not my own), and the Lebowski Fest in Tampa this upcoming weekend. Music In this episode: - Daddy AND Scenesters by Andrew Jackson Jihad (from Candy Cigarettes Capguns Issue Problems & Such) www.AndrewJacksonJihad.com - Suicide Kings AND Your Heart Is Not Your First [...]
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