United States of Americana Delve into music with country and roots influences, covering genres like folk, bluegrass, and alt-country, every Sunday from 7 to 10 a.m. Central, with host Bill DeVille.
United States of Americana for August 25, 2013 Aug 25, 2013This time we celebrated the birthdays of 2 of my heroes. Declan MacManus, his fans know him as Elvis Costello, was born 59 years today. Jeff Tweedy, that guy from Wilco and Uncle Tupelo turns 46!
United States of Americana for August 18, 2013 Aug 18, 2013A bunch of new music this time on United States of Americana. We hear new stuff from vets Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, & newcomers Wild Ponies, Moondoggies and a great new tune from Grey Reverend!
United States of Americana for August 11, 2013 Aug 11, 2013Hour number 1 for the latest USofA is Elvis At Stax, celebrating Elvis Presley's recordings at Stax Studio in Memphis in 1973. Elvis Week is happening all week long in Memphis as we approach the anniversary of his death.
United States of Americana August 4, 2013 Aug 4, 2013The Civil Wars new album hits streets on Tuesday. The duo reportedly hasn't spoken to each other in months and who's future together seems to be in a holding pattern.
United States of Americana for July 28, 2013 Jul 28, 2013This time it was a salute to J.J. Cale. He died of a heart attack this past Friday in La Jolla, CA. I featured a couple from his "Naturally" album from 1972.
United States of Americana for July 21, 2013 Jul 21, 2013Preservation Hall Jazz Band were special guests for this episode of United States of Americana.
United States of Americana for July 14, 2013 Jul 14, 2013This time we celebrated Woody Guthrie, who was born 101 years ago today.
United States of Americana for June 30, 2013 Jun 30, 2013This time I welcomed The Avett Brothers to The Current's studios. It was a real thrill to have 'em drop by. They even debuted a new song from their upcoming album due in the fall!
United States of Americana for June 23, 2013 Jun 23, 2013This time it was 2-fers from Kris Krisofferson, who turned 77 yesterday & The Avett Brothers, who perform at the Sommerset Amphitheatre next Saturday. The will be special "in-studio" guests next Saturday afternoon on The Current!
