Emily Scott Robinson may just be one of the most underrated singer-songwriters in the Americana space. When folks get hold of her fifth studio album Appalachia her status should rise considerably.
Robinson joined us on Roots Music Rambler for an episode that drops on the very day Appalachia hits stores and streaming services to talk about the album, the songs, her background and so much more.
Robinson, who is originally from North Carolina but now calls Colorado home, wrote the record on the tail end of Hurricane Helene which devastated much of the Western Carolinas and East Tennessee. Her songs elevate the beauty of that land and the people there. She talked about that beauty, especially the neighbors-helping-neighbors response to the flooding and devastation.
Robinson also shared some behind the scenes stories of being and Oh Boy! Records artist, the legacy label of John Prine, recommended a Pickin’ the Grinnin’ choice of her own (Palymra) and a lot more in a fun, engaging conversation well worth the watch or listen.
Also in this episode, Frank asks Falls about his new podcast client Katie Combs. Falls, who produces podcasts through his day job consultancy at Falls+Parnters, is now producing Listen, Honey! Combs’s new show has already offered up two episodes of particular interest to Roots Music Rambler listeners. She has in-depth and not music-focused episodes out now with Nicholas Jamerson and Tanner Horton (The Creekers) well worth watching.
The two also share this week’s Pickin’ the Grinnin’ choices for new music recommendations. Frank raves about King Margo’s song “Send Me Out Like Autumn” and Falls raves about Western Kentucky roots rock band Hollerhead.
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Notes and links:
– Emily Scott Robinson online – https://www.emilyscottrobinson.com/
– Emily Scott Robinson on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oyKiCGdvt3HRj3pCOLCfM?si=to9xYfbpRIask9dbevMTyQ
– Appalachia on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/2gqhnDwAnO6kXFhd2VM6DC?si=a2705c12d62e4553
– Oh Boy! Records online – https://ohboy.com
– Listen, Honey! Podcast on YouTube – https://youtube.com/@listenhoneypodcast
– Listen, Honey! Episode with Nicholas Jamerson – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJcaRmzpzy8&pp=2AajBw
– Listen, Honey! Episode with Tanner Horton – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9xEAiIEWBU&pp=2AYT
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Pickin’ the Grinnin’ Choices
– Send Me Out Like Autumn by King Margo on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/6YpliRFdvQHBUj70VzuY7J?si=f3b0c10e96b64a73
– Hollerhead on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Is5C0PdLJRSn9xxxizdxC?si=v8bEDMxJQjeIJxy2ffzHiw
– Palmyra (Emily Scott Robinson’s recommendation) on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/088hvWlXHIipa6ZYe0N664?si=3YOc2fRRRA6W8Y9msxxTeQ
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