WatchHumbird play songs from 'Right On' at The Current for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • May 19, 2024Just before embarking on tour in support of their new record, Right On, Minneapolis band Humbird visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Shelly WestMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 17, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we raise a glass to country singer Shelly West, who enjoyed a No. 1 hit with a song named after a brand-name tequila.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Robert JohnsonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 10, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we honor the legendary and influential blues musician Robert Johnson, born May 8, 1911.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Willie NelsonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 3, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight the iconic Willie Nelson, who just turned 91 this past Monday.
Radio Heartland®Rachael Kilgour plays songs from 'My Father Loved Me' in studio Mike Pengra • May 1, 2024Singer-songwriter Rachael Kilgour visits with Radio Heartland host Mike Pengra and plays songs from her 2023 album written in tribute to and memory of her late father.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Ma RaineyMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 26, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we feature Ma Rainey, also known as “The Mother of the Blues.”
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Paul DavisMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 19, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight singer-songwriter Paul Davis, who enjoyed hits in pop, country and soul.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Muddy WatersMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 12, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight the massively influential blues musician Muddy Waters.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Emmylou HarrisMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 5, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight esteemed country and Americana artist Emmylou Harris.
Radio Heartland®Erik Koskinen plays songs from 'Down Street/Love Avenue' at The CurrentMike Pengra • Mar 31, 2024Koskinen’s latest album was developed over the past four years and involved the input of many collaborators.