Soul Country - Americana with a Groove

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Soul Country - Americana with a Groove

DJ/Filmmaker Ric Stewart brings a wham jam of swamp rock, Muscle Shoals, Memphis, Delta and outlaw with a dash of alt. Each ‘cast features a new interview with a top career roots musician, including songwriters, hall of famers, sidemen and producers. Plus a few surprises from Ric's 30+ year archive of interviews. Our companion website SoulCountry.com features playlists based on each show's conversation, video highlights and more information on programs. Be sure to check out the origin story documentary "Blues Rock Hits Soul Country" at bluesfilter.com

Episodios

  1. Boogie Long - Soul Country #5 Trailer (Video)

    06/12/2024

    Boogie Long - Soul Country #5 Trailer (Video)

    Baton Rouge native Jonathon “Boogie” Long demonstrates his sizzling guitar work with “Chickin’ Pickin'” blues and country styles from this master craftsman in Soul Country #5. With his intense, heartfelt performances, Boogie Long has established himself as a high performance sideman to Luther Kent and many others including years alongside Samantha Fish. His singer-songwriter material shows he is a well-rounded talent worthy of his 2019 admission to the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. The trailer is culled from several years of New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festivals and other exclusives. Production made possible in part with grants from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

    4 min

  2. 04/09/2024

    Ben Sidran – Soul Country #8 Podcast

    Pianist Ben Sidran recounts recording with the Rolling Stones on the Beggars Banquet sessions in 1968 London. Ben's signature piano also work graces Soul Country #8, as he discusses his decades in jazz, including 40 albums and dozens of radio and TV programs for NPR and VH-1. After a few years in the UK spent obtaining a Phd in American Studies, he co-wrote "Space Cowboy" with Steve Miller in SF and became a professor at University of Wisconsin at Madison, authoring a half dozen books along the way. Get ready for some insights into the classic rock era in late-60's London with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend and Eric Clapton. His jazz work also impresses on disc and in the roster of interviewees Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Sun Ra, really who gets this talent on their show?? Sponsored in part with grants from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. #bensidran #jazz #jazzpiano #moseallison #petetownshend #thewho #mickjagger #rollingstones #milesdavis #sunra #npr #vh-1 #stevemiller #bozscalls #soulcountryBen Sidran – Soul Country 8 Podcast

    55 min

  3. 27/08/2024

    Boogie Long - Soul Country #5

    Jonathon 'Boogie' Long checks in for Soul Country #5. The celebrated guitarist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is well known for his powerful blend of blues, rock, and soul. He built a reputation as a top sideman before impressing as a singer-songwriter, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame before turning 30! Hear some hot licks and stories from an expert at his craft in #5. Boogie gained widespread recognition with his debut album, Trying to Get There (2013), which featured standout tracks like "The River" and "Pray for Me." His follow-up self-titled album in 2018 included the popular song "Bury Me." Boogie has earned several accolades, including winning the 2011 Guitar Center King of the Blues competition. With his intense, heartfelt performances, Boogie Long has established himself as a formidable force in the modern blues landscape. #blues #soul #soulcountry #guitar #cigarboxguitar #neworleans #batonrouge #Louisianamusic #bluescenter #zztop #gospel #slimharpo #buddyguy #lutherkent

    33 min
  4. Sunpie Barnes - Soul Country #7

    27/08/2024

    Sunpie Barnes - Soul Country #7

    In Soul Country #7 we shine a spotlight on Bruce 'Sunpie' Barnes, a revered musician, cultural historian, former NFL'er and National Park Ranger who has become a pillar of New Orleans' vibrant music scene. Sunpie demonstrates a dazzling array styles on harmonica, accordion and piano, playing key songs from his repertoire in #7. He learned from his father in Arkansas, a contemporary of Sonny Boy Williamson, and many legendary mentors in New Orleans music scene. His music thusly is a powerful blend of blues, zydeco, gospel, and Afro-Caribbean influences, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the region.  Exploring world music took Sunpie to Africa to get deeper into the roots and learn styles of South African accordion playing. That expertise caught the ear of Paul Simon and Sting with whom Sunpie has toured on multiple continents. Host Ric Stewart and Sunpie discuss the fusion of different musical traditions in the South and how these sounds have shaped the cultural identity of New Orleans and beyond. With live performances and in-depth conversations, this episode offers listeners a rare glimpse into Sunpie's Afro-Louisiana sound mapping new spaces in Soul Country. #SoulCountry #SunpieBarnes #NewOrleansMusic #BluesMusic #Zydeco #SouthernMusic #RootsMusic #AmericanMusic #MusicHistory #CulturalHeritage #LiveMusic #MusicLegends #Sting #PaulSimon #MusicPodcast #NOLAMusic #creole #LouisianaMusic #harmonca #chiefs

    50 min
  5. Erin Coburn - Soul Country #6 (video)

    27/08/2024

    Erin Coburn - Soul Country #6 (video)

    Erin Coburn is a dynamic guitarist and singer-songwriter known for her electrifying performances and soulful blues-rock sound. Hailing from Kentucky, she blends modern rock with classic blues influences, captivating audiences with her powerful voice, intricate guitar work, and passionate stage presence. Her music resonates with authenticity and raw emotion. She drops by Soul Country to share some old tunes, tales from the road and a bit about her tech stack. The multi-instrumentalist is gearing up a new band and sound to take to stages this fall. She also discusses a history of writing songs that began at age 13 after school and is now maturing into a second decade. Season 2, Episode 2 was recorded in Nashville, TN. #erincoburn #americana #guitar #electricguitar #nashville #metal #cincinnati #soulcountry #thebluescenter #bluescenter

    25 min

  6. 07/06/2024

    Bobby Rush - Soul Country #2 (video)

    Multi-Grammy winner, King of the Chitlin Circuit and stand-up comedian - and guy, Bobby Rush relaxes into Soul Country. Episode #2 features Bobby's funky licks on guitar and harp and discussion of his Mississippi and Chicago blues histories. He talks and plays Chicken Heads, Country & Western, blues and pookie poo. Host Ric Stewart leads the charge into Soul Country - where this time the stuff is funky.

    52 min

  7. 23/04/2023

    Gary Talley - Soul Country #4 (video)

    Gary Talley talks about his amazing run since the 1960's in country, R&B and rock in Soul Country #4. The original Box Tops guitarist recounts legendary encounters, gigs and sessions with Dr. John, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Billy Preston, Willie and Waylon, and, of course, former bandmate Alex Chilton. You'll hear a rendition of "The Letter," "Cry Like a Baby," Sam Cooke's "Bring it on Home to Me" and "Whiter Shade of Pale." Soul Country captures tales from the intersection of countrified, R&B and bluesy Americana with podcasts featuring interviews and this is your life highlights from remarkable musicians, writers and producers. Soul Country's origin story has just been released - Blues, Rock, hit Soul Country, a 28-minute music doc full of exclusive performances and interviews from Rock and Soul Hall of Famers and Grammy winners. Check out all the episodes and the movie at SoulCountry.com and follow the podcast on your favorite platform.#soulcountry #soul #theboxtops #alexchilton #danpenn #billypreston #thedoors #theletter #joecocker

    1 h y 11 min
  8. Gary Talley - Soul Country #4

    22/04/2023

    Gary Talley - Soul Country #4

    Gary Talley talks about his amazing run since the 1960's in R&B, rock and country in Soul Country #4. The original Box Tops guitarist recounts legendary encounters, gigs and sessions with The Doors, Billy Preston, Willie and Waylon, Dr. John, The Beach Boys and, of course, former bandmate Alex Chilton. You'll hear a rendition of "The Letter," "Cry Like a Baby," Sam Cooke's "Bring it on Home to Me" and "Whiter Shade of Pale." Soul Country captures tales from the intersection of countrified, R&B and bluesy Americana with podcasts featuring interviews and this is your life highlights from remarkable musicians, writers and producers. Soul Country's origin story has just been released - “Blues, Rock, hit Soul Country” a 28-minute music doc full of exclusive performances and interviews from Rock and Soul Hall of Famers and Grammy winners. For the movie, trailers and more check out SoulCountry.com

    1 h y 22 min
  9. Chris Thomas King - Soul Country #3 (Video)

    12/09/2022

    Chris Thomas King - Soul Country #3 (Video)

    Multi-Grammy®-winner, feature film actor and now author Chris Thomas King joins host Ric Stewart for an overview of The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture. The free ranging talk addresses the Creole Origins, his work on O Brother Where Art Thou? and his start with Arhoolie records. For playlists and other exclusIves, check out soulcountry.com.

    50 min
  10. Chris Thomas King - Soul Country #3

    31/07/2022

    Chris Thomas King - Soul Country #3

    Multi-Grammy®-winner, feature film actor and now author Chris Thomas King joins host Ric Stewart for an overview of The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture. The free ranging talk addresses the Creole Origins, his work on O Brother Where Art Thou? and his start with Arhoolie records. For playlists and other exclusIves, check out soulcountry.com.

    50 min

  11. 06/06/2022

    Bobby Rush - Soul Country #2

    Multi-Grammy winner, King of the Chitlin Circuit and stand-up comedian - and guy, Bobby Rush relaxes into Soul Country. Episode #2 features Bobby's funky licks on guitar and harp and discussion of his Mississippi and Chicago blues histories. He talks and plays Chicken Heads, Country & Western, blues and pookie poo. Host Ric Stewart leads the charge into Soul Country - where this time the stuff is funky.

    52 min
  12. Tiger Beats - Soul Country #1

    01/03/2022

    Tiger Beats - Soul Country #1

    Patrick Sweeney and McKinley James of The Tiger Beats join me for the first episode of Soul Country. They talk blues, country, The Rolling Stones/British Blues, Hollywood Fats, Bobby Blue Bland, Magic Sam, Joe Beard, Clifton Chenier, Louis Jordan, Jump Blues, Howlin' Wolf, Nirvana and pursuing retro-purity in Nashville. Catch them every Monday at the 5-Spot in East Nashville. Playlists at soulcountry.com/epidodes/ Listen and support at link below...

    55 min
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DJ/Filmmaker Ric Stewart brings a wham jam of swamp rock, Muscle Shoals, Memphis, Delta and outlaw with a dash of alt. Each ‘cast features a new interview with a top career roots musician, including songwriters, hall of famers, sidemen and producers. Plus a few surprises from Ric's 30+ year archive of interviews. Our companion website SoulCountry.com features playlists based on each show's conversation, video highlights and more information on programs. Be sure to check out the origin story documentary "Blues Rock Hits Soul Country" at bluesfilter.com

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