Chicagoan Francesca Folinazzo (Frank) founded Roots Music Rambler as a music and travel blog in a pre-pandemic world. COVID killed events and travel plus her desire to play her banjo. Falls texted her in 2023 and said, 'Let's bring it back as a podcast!' He was raised on John Prine, babysat on Waylon Jennings and taught to drink and cuss the proper, mountain way. He hails from Pikeville, Ky., the birthplace of Dwight Yoakum, whose annual festival is Hillbilly Days.

Americana and Folk artist Ismay goes Finding Lucinda, Discovers Self

Americana/Folk artist Ismay (Avery Hellman) was in a Lucinda Williams cover band started by their father early in her adult life. As a singer-songwriter herself, the musician, rancher and self-identified “dreamer” went looking for more understanding of the legendary singer-songwriter and produced an outstanding documentary called Finding Lucinda. The film documents their journey of more…

Avery Hellman describes their documentary film “Finding Lucinda” as a sort of creative Odyssey

Tomorrow is the new episode of Roots Music Rambler! This week, we talk to @ismaymusic (Avery Hellman) about their documentary film “Finding Lucinda” which led to a new way of songwriting for their new album (coming in June).

They describe the film as a type of creative Odyssey for both them and the viewer.

Be sure to head to rootsmusicrambler.com, our YouTube Channel (@rootsmusicrambler) or subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts and don’t miss this one!

Plus, Frank and Falls talk about their favorite songwriters. Can you guess who might be on that list?

Tomorrow morning!!!!!

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Avery Hellman’s “Finding Lucinda” is a creative quest documentary to discover Lucinda Williams

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler drops Friday morning and this one is sooooooo good! We talk to @ismaymusic (Avery Hellman) about their documentary film “Finding Lucinda” which led to a new way of songwriting for their new album (coming in June).

The movie is a wonderful creator’s journey to understand their musical idol (Lucinda Williams) which leads to them understanding themself more. The new music coming is based on their focus on learning poetry … such a great conversation!

Be sure to head to rootsmusicrambler.com, our YouTube Channel (@rootsmusicrambler) or subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts and don’t miss this one!

Plus, Frank and Falls talk about their favorite songwriters and have two awesome picks for the Pickin’ the Grinnin’ segement.

Friday morning, y’all! Do it!

#ismaymusic #folkmusic #americanamusic #findinglucinda #lucindawilliams

Lucciana Costa played dobro in bars at age 12? Francesca Folinazzo can’t believe it.

On the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler, Italian-American co-host @workmomtravels (Frank) is amazed that guest and @kingmargomusic’s @luccianacosta was even allowed to play dobro in bars at age 12. Hers would never have allowed it.

Fun conversation this week on the pod. Check it out on our YouTube channel (@rootsmusicrambler) website (rootsmusicrambler.com) or wherever you get podcasts!

#luccianacosta #kingmargo #italianamericans #americanamusic #dobroplayers

The Story Behind King Margo coming together as a band

Did you know @kingmargomusic technically came together in a field in Kentucky? We asked @luccianacosta to explain on the latest edition of Roots Music Rambler.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, at rootsmusicrambler.com or listen wherever you get podcasts to hear more of her story, the other projects she’s involved in and a lot more.

Frank and Falls also issue Pickin’ the Grinnin’ choices this week for @h_nterflynn and @iannoemusic.

#luccianacosta #kingmargo #americanamusic #hunterflynn #iannoe #musicrecommendations