Tyler Smilo’s road through redemption (and Erie, Pa.) arrived at Smilo & The Ghost
When Tyler Smilo moved to Erie, Pa., in 2012, he didn’t know anybody in town. He found an open mic a few…
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Cody Canada finds the joy in Cross Canadian Ragweed again as Roots Music Rambler hits Episode 100
Cody Canada joins Frank and Falls for Episode 100 to talk about the Cross Canadian Ragweed reunion, new songs, songwriting and his…
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From a Cumberland Gap shed to Nashville, Oliver Sayani finds 9 Kinds of Blue
Some kids discover country music on the radio. Oliver Sayani got a memorable introduction from a bearded stranger in a poncho who…
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An album release, a surprise guest and an invitation to Nashville: Randon Neeley on Roots Music Rambler
Randon Neeley talks Hungry Dogs, the night Tyler Childers walked into his album release party, and the invitation to open at Nashville’s…
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A pair of secondhand pants, a curious dog and a songwriter who keeps listening: Aaron Kelly on Roots Music Rambler
A good song can start just about anywhere. For Aaron Kelly, that includes a trip to Goodwill, a dog sniffing his pants…
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British singer-songwriter Jack Browning brings country songs and a painter’s eye to Painted Skies
Jack Browning doesn’t think country music needs a particular zip code. The British singer-songwriter grew up on his dad’s records, climbed the…
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Singer-Songwriter David LaMotte talks songs that stay with you and the small steps that change the world
Falls first heard David LaMotte in a Birmingham bookstore café more than 20 years ago. He was working in college sports public…
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GIVEAWAY!!! Dustin Kennedy talks North Springs Music Festival; Rambler giving away 2 weekend passes!
In a Bonus Episode of Roots Music Rambler, North Springs Music Festival organizer Dustin Kennedy joins the show to talk about the…
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Raised in Mississippi, living in Texas and loving the Tulsa Sound, Jason Eady makes real roots music
Ask Jason Eady to put a label on his music and he’ll take you to the back porch. If it works without…
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Well-travelled and settled, Erinn Peet Lukes is leading Thunder and Rain to bluegrass stardom
If you’ve heard much thunder around the bluegrass space of late, it’s likely due to the growing presence of Thunder & Rain.…
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Cincinnati-based folk rock band Barnweaver guitarist Brandon Scott Coleman talks band, album and more
Welcome to another in our Backstage episode of Roots Music Rambler. These are short interviews Frank and Falls are able to grab…
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GIVEAWAY! We've got a 2-day pass to Evanston Folk Festival for one lucky listener!
Pardon the interruption on the podcast feed with a special announcement, but we think you’re going to love this! To start the…
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