Episodes
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Matt Andersen brings the good vibes on his new album ”Big Bottle of Joy!”
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Will Chat GPT be the end of music as we know it? Probably not, and here’s why.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Chat GPT is a form of AI that recently came out and went viral in a very short period of time. Some people think it's the end of the internet as we know it. Others are more skeptical. What's the truth when it comes to this technology? Is it just a bunch of hype or is there something behind this whole thing? In this episode I dive into a discussion about how this will effect music and songwriters. I also take a look at how technology has effected music in the past, and why most of the time it leads to new creative outlets for musicians. I hope you dig it!
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Hey everyone. This episode features new tunes from Billy Strings, Trampled by Turtles, Margo Price, The Lone Bellow, and Charley Crockett. All of these artists have incredible new albums out that you should be listening too! It's really great stuff. I hope you dig it!
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Pony Bradshaw explores fascinating Appalachian characters on ”North Georgia Rounder.”
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Songwriter Pony Bradshaw, is an avid reader who incorporates his love of the written word into his songwriting. He develops characters and settings giving the listener a glimpse into the life and psychology of his characters. His most recent album “North Georgia Rounder” is a collection of songs based on the people he has interactions with. It’s a follow up to his last album Calico Jim that takes the listener into a fascinating world filled with intriguing settings. I had a chance to chat with him about this album and his songwriting. I hope you dig it.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 4: Banda
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Hey everyone this is the fourth installment of my series on Mexican music. This episode takes a deep dive into the style called "Banda." Hailing from Sinaloa Mexico this style incorporates elements of marching band music into Mexican culture. The band is led by a lead singer and became incredibly popular in the 1990s. It continues to be an important part of both Mexican music as well as Chicano culture. I hope you enjoy this look into this fascinating style of music.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 3: Mariachi
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Hey all. This is part three of my series on Mexican music. It's the genre that some consider to be the grand daddy of all, Mariachi. This style certainly is iconic when it comes to Mexican culture and music, it tends to be the style most people think of when it comes to Mexico. It has a storied history and many incredibly talented artists. I had a great time digging into this style, I hope you enjoy this episode. Here's a few links if you're interested in learning more about Mariachi.
Smithsonian Folkways:
https://folkways.si.edu/mariachi-music-of-mexico/latin-world/music/album/smithsonian
https://folkways.si.edu/que-viva-mariachi-meaning-movimiento/latin-world/music/article/smithsonian
https://folkways.si.edu/artists/mariachi-los-camperos
You Tube Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvPXOh26Z9cQPhEEUtJMy-_HR8bt7CwyY
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 2: Conjunto
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Hey everybody. This is part two of my series on Mexican music. I hope you enjoy this episode on the genre of Conjunto. It's a fascinating area of music with a ton of incredible musicians and a rich history. If you'd like to know more about the genre check out the links below. Thanks for listening and I hope you dig it!
Smithsonian Folkways
https://folkways.si.edu/conjunto-essentials/music/playlist/smithsonian
https://folkways.si.edu/conjunto-south-texas/music/tools-for-teaching/smithsonian
Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvPXOh26Z9cT8JgzKOtebPTQCqui0_8nr
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Part 1: An Introduction
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Hey all. I published this episode awhile back and never got around to finishing the series. I finally got back to it and finished that series so I am re-releasing this episode. In subsequent weeks I'll be releasing three more episodes in the series. So be on the lookout for that! But here's the first episode again in case you missed it, or you'd like to check it out again. Hope you dig it!
This is the first installment in a new series I'll be doing on the show. I've been intrigued with the history of Mexican music for a number of years now. I decided to take a deep dive into the fascinating history of the music, the instruments, and the people who make this incredible music. Along the way I discovered all sorts of fascinating things like the influence of European styles of music, the working class and folk music roots of the styles, as well as a ton of great tunes. I hope you enjoy this series and learn something new. There is a plethora of music to explore, so join me on this journey into the history of Mexican Music!
If you are interested in learning more here are a few resources I found to be helpful.
The Texas-Mexican Conjunto: History of a Working-class Music by Manuel Pena
https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Mexican-Conjunto-Working-class-American-Monographs/dp/029278080X
Smithsonian Folkways Que Viva la Musica Latina!
https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Mexican-Conjunto-Working-class-American-Monographs/dp/029278080X
NY Times "Where Mexican Folk Ballads Meet Trap Music."
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/style/trapcorridos-chicano-los-angeles.html