Woodsongs Vodcasts

Latest Episodes:

WoodSongs 933: Glen Phillips & Mipso Oct 25, 2018

Show notes

GLEN PHILLIPS has been making music for over two decades, starting as the 14-year-old frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket. Since then, hes accumulated an esteemed body of work comprising eight albums with Toad (which collectively have sold close to 4 million units) and three as a solo artist. Swallowed By The New, on Compass Records, is the most intensely personal album of his career, reflecting his mastery for converting raw emotion into sound. Taking on lifes difficult transitions, Phillips delivers some of his most vulnerable songs yet. MIPSOis an acclaimed indie-Americana quartet from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Recently recognized by Rolling Stone as an Artist You Need to Know, the band ventures ever-further from its string-band pedigree to discover a broader Americana where classic folk-rock and modern alt-country sounds mingle easily with Appalachian tradition. Their fifth album, Edges Run, is lush and forward moving, with lyrics that sear and salve in turn..

WoodSongs 932: Ashley Campbell and Lillie Mae Jul 24, 2018

Show notes

ASHLEY CAMPBELL is a triple threat songwriter, singer and banjo virtuoso. Following in the footsteps of a famous parent is never an easy path, and Ashley, the daughter of music legend Glen Campbell, initially pursued dance and acting. But when Ashley was asked to learn banjo for a part in a play, a spark was lit and her calling was found. Soon Ashley was studying with banjo luminary Carl Jackson (her godfather and longtime member of Glen's band) and mastering her technique. Ashley co-wrote all thirteen songs on her debut album 'The Lonely One', chronicling a personal journey - by turns bold, reflective and brazenly funny - of a young woman grappling with grown up choices. LILLIE MAE has been singing and playing on stages across the country since she could stand on her own two feet. ‘Forever and Then Some’, her much anticipated Third Man Records debut, sees the Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist weaving her own extraordinary experiences with the myriad strains of Americana to create a breathtaking song cycle of romance and struggle, solitude and adventure. Produced by multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Jack White III at Third Man Studio in Nashville, the album affirms Lillie Mae as a remarkably gifted musical storyteller, a bright new star that’s been here all along. WoodSongs Kid: Kate Ward is a fifteen-year-old fiddler from Kuttawa, Kentucky. Kate is a staff fiddler at the Kentucky Opry and she has competed in numerous fiddle across the country.

WoodSongs 931: Rosie & The Riveters and Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road Jul 24, 2018

Show notes

ROSIE & THE RIVETERS vintage-inspired folk anthems paint a portrait of a woman’s voice in a man’s world. The Canadian trio’s unmistakable red lipstick and pin curls may be deceiving, but don't be fooled - this not a throwback band. Their 2015 breakout record, ‘Good Clean Fun!’, brought them sold-out tours, awards, nominations, a performance for British royalty and national airplay in Canada. Their latest album, ‘Ms. Behave’, is a collection of gritty, sultry songs that feature playfully defiant lyrics and confident talk-back harmonies that empower and challenge. KYLE DILLINGHAM is a world renowned fiddle sensation and Oklahoma Musical Ambassador. Dillingham has over 20 years of international experience with performances in 36 countries. The Enid native picked up the violin when he was nine, and eight years later, he gave two featured performances at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. On stage with his band Horseshoe Road, the group's eclectic style rooted in Bluegrass and Western Swing is full of surprises. WoodSongs Kid: Olivia Moore and Jack Lynch are both twelve-year-old and from Frankfort, Kentucky. They’ve been playing together since grade school.

WoodSongs 930: Chris Barron and Kim Richey Jul 24, 2018

Show notes

CHRIS BARRON is the acclaimed Spin Doctors frontman. A four-album hot streak in the ’90s established them as a heavyweight of the era with 1991’s five-times-platinum Pocket Full of Kryptonite’ ruling the airwaves with hits “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes”. Barron is now a veteran approaching 50, living in a world changed beyond recognition, compelled to write the music that chronicles the here-and-now. His latest ‘Angels and One-Armed Jugglers’ is the the culmination of a lifetime’s craft and a record both contemporary and classic. KIM RICHEY is a legendary Nashville songcrafter. This two-time Grammy-nominated artist is a storyteller; a weaver of emotions and a tugger of heartstrings. Tender, poetic and aching with life’s truths, Kim’s songs transport you to her world, where words paint pictures and melodies touch the soul. After a nearly five year hiatus, Richey returns with her eighth studio album, ‘Edgeland’. The term “Edgeland” is defined as the lost zone between urban and rural environments, a concept which mimics Richey’s constant fluctuation between the rigid genre definitions of country and Americana music. WoodSongs Kid: Aisley Stuebs is an aspiring sixteen-year-old Singer/Songwriter from Lexington, Kentucky.

WoodSongs 929: Janiva Magness and The Reverend Shawn Amos Jul 24, 2018

Show notes

JANIVA MAGNESS has one of the preeminent voices in contemporary American roots music. After Magness added a 2016 Grammy nomination to her 26 Blues Music Award nominations — with seven wins, including Entertainer of the Year — she might have taken at least a short rest on her laurels. Instead, she raised the bar for herself. Magness’ 14th album, ‘Love Is an Army’, is a brilliantly crafted bridge between the past and present, blending the echoes of classic soul and Americana music with timeless themes of love and the very contemporary sound of protest. THE REVEREND SHAWN AMOS is Los Angeles-based soul brother number one. The Rev’s distinctive blend of black roots music, R & B, and stripped down rock n’ roll brings a bracing, soul-deep musical experience to audiences starved for authenticity, for connection. His mission to preach joyful blues to the world continues on his third album ‘The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down’. He calls the album a collection of 21st century Freedom Songs. WoodSongs Kid: Emily Reed is a 15-year-old ukulele player and singer from Frankfort, Kentucky.

WoodSongs 928: John Gorka and War & Treaty Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

JOHN GORKA is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. After 14 critically acclaimed albums, countless national and international tours, and collaborations with the likes of Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ani DiFranco, Lucy Kaplansky, Patty Larkin, and many more, Gorka is now releasing �True in Time�, a 12 song collection he put together with long time producer, Rob Genadek on Red House Records. THE WAR AND TREATY are the husband & wife duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount. The band�s blend of roots music, bluegrass, folk, gospel and soul boasts a sound that�s both stirring and sensual, driven by joy, determination and an unceasing upward gaze. It�s music inspired by darkness and despair that ultimately finds a higher spiritual purpose. It�s manifested on the group�s latest EP, �Down to the River�. WoodSongs Kid: Although only 8-years-old, Ashlyn Smith flat-picks the guitar well beyond her years. Her hometown is Louisville, Kentucky.

WoodSongs 927: Flashback and Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

FLASHBACK is a bluegrass "super group" featuring former member's of The 1995 Grammy Nominated "Flashback" version of J.D Crowe And The New South. The group features Don Rigsby, Phil Leadbetter, Richard Bennett and Curt Chapman. The band released the hit album Foxhounds & Fiddles in 2017 on Pinecastle Records and is in the studio working on a new CD for Pinecastle Records to be released in early 2018. JOLIE HOLLAND AND SAMANTHA PARTON are founding members of the famed group The Be Good Tanyas. The two hadn't played together in years, but still shared a strong musical and personal connection. An out of the blue" call was well timed for both musicians and led to their gorgeous new album �Wildflower Blues�. The album wanders from rural blues to folk and ragtime, from smoky jazz to emotive R&B and fearless rock & roll. WoodSongs Kids: Jimmy and Joey Webb are 11 year old identical twins from Frankfort, Kentucky that have been singing and playing music for 6 years.

WoodSongs 926: Violet Bell and Skerryvore Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

VIOLET BELL weaves gypsy, blues, and soul influences with folk-rock roots. Based out of Durham, NC, the duo of Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez have played over 200 show since forming in March 2016. The duo�s outreach efforts include teaching workshops to to community and youth orchestras in NC and beyond, and collaborating with youth and community musicians whenever possible. Their 2017 debut is �Dream the Wheel�. SKERRYVORE create a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana that represents all the different personalities and upbringing of the 8 band members who hail from different regions of Scotland. Twice winners of Scotland�s Traditional Music �Live Act of the Year� Award, the band have been on a meteoric journey that has taken them from the remote Isle of Tiree on to International tours performing in over 25 countries worldwide. The band is about to release their 6th studio album EVO this summer. WoodSongs Kid: Anna Hess is the director of North Limestone MusicWorks in Lexington, Kentucky. The program is the first El Sistema-inspired program in Kentucky.

WoodSongs 925: Calan and Beyond the Pale Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

CALAN bring together the remarkable talents of 5 young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. With a contemporary and lively approach they breathe new life into the old traditions through their sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes and spirited and energetic performances of Welsh step dancing. The band began by busking in the streets of Cardiff raising money to pay for university fees. By 2015 they were performing alongside Bryn Terfel and Sting at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of Bryn Terfel�s 50th birthday party. They recently released their 4th studio album �Solomon�. BEYOND THE PALE has been making its distinctive brand of boundary-busting Eurofolk fusion for 20 years. Inspired by Klezmer and Balkan styles but influenced by everything from jazz and classical music to bluegrass, newgrass and reggae, the band�s music traverses a vast and exotic musical landscape, bound by no particular idiom and shaped by many. Their latest release, �Ruckus�, has received two nominations from the 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards, increasing the band�s career total to seven CFMA nominations, including three wins. WoodSongs Kids: One Fret Over is an award winning youth bluegrass group from the Piedmont, North Carolina area.

WoodSongs 924: Abby the Spoon Lady & Chris Rodrigues and McPeake Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

ABBY THE SPOON LADY AND CHRIS RODRIGUES are buskers from Asheville North Carolina and are internationally known street performers after one of their videos went viral. Abby is one of very few professional spoon players in the United States and has been a professional street performer for over a decade. She studied American folk percussion, music, and folklore while traveling the United States by foot and rail. Chris is a one-man band and multi-instrumentalist. Together the two create a dynamic duo with very complex rhythms playing originals and reworking classic gospel songs. McPEAKE builds on the 150 year tradition of this legacy musical family from Belfast, Ireland that influenced Van Morrison, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, John Lennon and others. Figuring prominently in the EMMY Award-winning PBS Special “Music of Ireland,� the band is now taking the world of Celtic music by storm with its own contemporary brand of self-penned songs and compositions. The new generation of this legendary family has developed a distinctive sound that is totally immersed in the popular culture of today, while maintaining a firm anchor in the influences of past generations. WoodSongs Kids: The Band of Kelleys is a multi-award winning progressive bluegrass band of 4 siblings from Appling, Georgia now based in Nashville, TN.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected