United States of Americana returned today! We’ll check out a new live tune from Steve Earle. I also have brand new sounds from Maya De Vitry & Cassandra Lewis. Plus, I’ll debut a rockin’ new song from JD McPherson from his upcoming album, a brand new tune from MJ Lenderman and we’ll remember Kinky Friedman, who passed away a couple weeks ago.  

It’s a special “Pride” installment of United States of Americana to celebrate Pride Weekend in the Twin Cities! You’ll hear artists like kd lang, Brandi Carlile, Orville Peck, Boy Golden, Angel Olsen & Indigo Girls!

On this United States of Americana I’ll feature new tunes from a funky New Orleans band called Sierra Green and the Giants, The Wild Feathers,  who’ll be playing The Current’s Happy Hour at Sociable Cider Werks on 7/25 & we’ll hear a couple of instrumentals from both Hermanos Gutierrez & the buzzed about LA trio LA LOM, who have their debut album on the way. I’ll also talk about some of the shows this week from Los Lobos, The Blue Ox Festival and Chuck Prophet.  

On this United States of Americana. I’ll feature a brand-new tune from local Americana heroes, The Cactus Blossoms. They have a new album coming early this fall. I also have a new one from Margo Price with a Tom Petty cover & a song from Fantastic Cat that features Adam Duritz of Counting Crowes.     Plus, I have a handful of songs for Dad on Father’s Day!

This United States of Americana features my session with The Secret Sisters. They were so fun to chat with & they sounded awesome! I also have the usual dose of new tunes from artists like the legendary songwriter Jim Lauderdale, plus, I’ll debut new ones from Melissa Carper and Cassandra Lewis.

The Secret Sisters’ fifth album released on March 29, and in May, they visited the Twin Cities for two shows at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Between shows, they visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille.

On this USofA I featured brand new music from Shelby Lynne, rising Americana star Kaitlin Butts, and new local sounds from Humbird. Plus, I’ featured a bunch of artists who will be performing in the week to come.  Artists like The Jayhawks, John Moreland, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss! I also included a portion of an interview with Lucinda Williams from 2023 on the show! She performs at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth on Saturday.  

On this United States of Americana I’ll feature a couple of tunes from the new album from The Avett Brothers, plus I’ll feature a pair of tunes from Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, which just celebrated its 10 Anniversary! I also have a bunch of new music from artists like Steve Earle from a new Tom Petty Tribute album,  Kiely Connell, Greensky Bluegrass & The Black Crowes featuring Lainey Wilson. We will also remember folk and blues legend Spider John Koerner, who passed away early Saturday morning.

On this episode I’ll feature a handful of songs for Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! I will also feature new music from artists like Wyatt Flores, American Aquarium & Dolly Parton with a Tom Petty cover. Join me for another United States of Americana on The Current. 

On this United States of Americana, I’ll feature a song from the just released albums from Kelsey Waldon, Charley Crockett & Adeem the Artist. I also have new songs from Carsie Blanton and The Secret Sisters, who will be in the Twin Cities in a few weeks! I have a few songs for Cinco De Mayo! Also, we’ll remember The King of Twang, Duane Eddy, who passed away on April 30th of cancer at age 86.