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Episode 115 – Dashboard Confessional
Chris Carrabba, the auteur behind this legendary emo band, discusses the twists and turns of a career that has included Gold records, MTV music awards, and truly devoted fanbase.
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Episode 114 – Allison Russell
After many years in celebrated roots music groups such as Po’ Girl, Birds of Chicago, and Our Native Daughters, this songwriter has released a critically acclaimed debut album under her own name.
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Episode 113 – Paul Thorn
This native of Tupelo MS talks his early years as a boxer, signing to A&M records in the late 1990s, and touring with legendary artists such as Sting and John Prine.
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Episode 112 – Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr. & Sebadoh
This pillar of American indie rock for the last three decades stops by the show to talk about founding his iconic bands, one of his single’s unexpectedly going to the top of the Billboard charts, and his lo-fi recording techniques.
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Episode 111 – Mando Saenz
This Texas native has spent much of his career in the liner notes of other artists’ albums as a songwriter, having penned songs for Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert, Midland and many more. Now he’s back with a renewed focus on his own career as an artist.
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Episode 110 – Elvis Perkins
This writer of idiosyncratic American folk has toured with Levon Helm, Bon Iver, and My Morning Jacket. He stops by the show to talk about his years on the road and his creative process in the studio.
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Episode 109 – Amigo the Devil
This auteur of what has been called “murderfolk” music, discusses the origins of his dark musical tone and building an audience through relentless touring.
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Episode 108 – David Wax Museum
The namesake of this Mexo-Americana inspired outfit joins the show to talk about traveling to Mexico to learn about their folk music culture and building a touring and recording business over the last decade.
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Episode 107 – Shovels and Rope
Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent make up this Charleston SC duo who are perennially at the vanguard of roots music.
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Episode 106 – Israel Nash
The Ozarks raised troubadour discusses his early success in Europe, moving to the Texas Hill Country, and the advantages of working in your own studio.