United States of Americana Delve into music with country and roots influences, covering genres like folk, bluegrass, and alt-country, every Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. Central, with host Bill DeVille.
AmericanaFest Special 9/29 Sep 29, 2024On this United States of Americana we featured nothing but tunes recorded live Sound Stage Studios in Nashville during AmericanaFest 2024. We’ll check out music from artists like Lizzie No, Robert Earl Keen, Wyatt Flores, Hiss Golden Messenger, Amythyst Kiah and we have a couple of tunes from both The Cactus Blossoms and Madi Diaz!
September 22, 2024Bill DeVille • Sep 22, 2024This time on United States of Americana, we’ll hear a couple from The Band, whose self-titled second album was released on this date (Sept. 22) in 1969.
September 15, 2024Bill DeVille • Sep 15, 2024On this United States of Americana, I am going to feature a couple tunes from MJ Lenderman, who’s new album was released a few days ago. He is also set to play First Avenue on October 12th! Johnny Blue Skies (aka Sturgill Simpson) performs at Roy Wilkins Auditorium on September 25th, I’ll have a couple pairs of tickets to give away to the show. I also have new songs from The Heavy Heavy’s full-length debut, and I have a new song from Southern Avenue, who just opened for Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan at Sommerset Amphitheatre. Join me Sunday at 8am for the USofA!
Sep. 8, 2024Bill DeVille • Sep 8, 2024United States of Americana returned this morning at 8…Fresh off their first ever appearance at the Grand Ole Opry, we'll hear a few tunes from The Cactus Blossoms' new album "Every Time I Think About You"! We’ll also hear new songs from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, who have a couple of shows coming at The Fitzgerald Theater on September 9 and 10. We’ll hear a new one from Melissa Carper, who appears at the 7th St. Entry on Sept. 10, and a tune from the first collaboration of Hayes Carll and The Band of Heathens, appropriately called Hayes and the Heathens. It’s all on this weeks show!
Aug. 25, 2024: Live from the Minnesota State FairBill DeVille • Aug 25, 2024It’s a super fun United States of Americana this Sunday — and it's LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair!
August 18, 2024Bill DeVille • Aug 18, 2024On this United States of Americana, I featured a couple from Steve Earle. He has a new live album and a couple of show at the Dakota this week. Logan Ledger returns to the Twin Cities for a Turf Club show this week, we'll hear him on the show, I have a new local tune from Emmy Woods & Waylon Jennings was at the top of the charts this time in 1977. I'll play his biggest hit! Join me Sunday for another USofA!
Aug 11, 2024Bill DeVille • Aug 11, 2024I have another United States of Americana coming your way! I just got a brand new tune from Billy Strings that I'm excited to play for you! Also on the docket is a song from Charley Crockett. He'll be on stage at the Palace next Friday. We'll also hear new songs Johnny Blue Skies, India Ramey and The Avett Brothers.
Aug. 4, 2024Bill DeVille • Aug 4, 2024On this United States of Americana I’ll feature a rising star in the Americana world. Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway have a brand-new EP, I’ll play a tune from it. I also have new music from Eliza Thorn, a local tune from Clayton Ryan and we’ll hear from many artists in our neighborhood in the week to come, like The Mavericks, Old 97’s and Nat Myers.
July 28, 2024Bill DeVille • Jul 28, 2024On this United States of Americana I’ll feature a handful of brand new things! We’ll hear a couple of new songs from Boy Golden, this Winnipeg artist caught my attention with his excellent storytelling in his songs. The new album is called For Eden. I’ll also play new ones from Sunny Sweeney, Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and Johnny Blue Skies. I will also feature a song from Linda Ronstadt, who received the National Medal of Honor at the White House 10 years ago. Join me Sunday at 8am for United States of Americana!
July 21, 2024Bill DeVille • Jul 21, 2024On this United States of Americana I will unveil several tunes from the new album from Johnny Blue Skies. (aka Sturgill Simpson!) It’s his 1st album under the new moniker and also his first since he had to cancel a bunch of show after injuring his vocal chords. After a few years rest, his voice is in great shape! I will also feature new songs from a young bluesman named McKinley James, Futurebirds from their new album & Wyatt Flores, who just announced a First Avenue show!