Roots Rednecks and Radicals

Will Houk

The Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals podcast features in depth interviews with musicians, giving insight into their creative process. Guests include: Amanda Shires, Todd Snider, Charley Crocket, Frank Turner, and Dave Alvin. read less
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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
23-02-2024
Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
Celebrating Black History month again with this weeks episode. Gangstagrass is a totally original group blending Hip Hop and Bluegrass in a way that stops you in your tracks. They have graced the stages of America's Got Talent, the Glastonbury Festival (right after Paul McCartney) and many other roots/rap festivals. We had a genuinely fun conversation about the roots of both of these styles of music, segregation in the music industry and much more. Enjoy!

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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
23-02-2024
Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
Celebrating Black History month again with this weeks episode. Gangstagrass is a totally original group blending Hip Hop and Bluegrass in a way that stops you in your tracks. They have graced the stages of America's Got Talent, the Glastonbury Festival (right after Paul McCartney) and many other roots/rap festivals. We had a genuinely fun conversation about the roots of both of these styles of music, segregation in the music industry and much more. Enjoy!
Hip Hop is Folk Music Part 1: To celebrate Black History Month we take a look at the development of Hip Hop through the lens of Folk music.
16-02-2024
Hip Hop is Folk Music Part 1: To celebrate Black History Month we take a look at the development of Hip Hop through the lens of Folk music.
Hip Hop rarely gets described as Folk music, but the history of this musical genre is the story of working class people making music with the tools they have. They turned things like turntables, drum machines, and samplers into musical instruments that defined musical and cultural style. Folk music is music of the people, and Hip Hop/Rap are just that. Music by the working class, for the working class. Join me in a look at the development of the music, the instruments, and key figures who changed the world of music.
5 Songs I'm Diggin' Vol. 6 today we take a look at new music from Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Brent Cobb, Sarah Jarosz, and Van Plating. Enjoy!
09-02-2024
5 Songs I'm Diggin' Vol. 6 today we take a look at new music from Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Brent Cobb, Sarah Jarosz, and Van Plating. Enjoy!
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Green Day's album "Dookie" turns 30 years old! It came out in February of 1994 and on this week we take a look at this classic album.
05-02-2024
Green Day's album "Dookie" turns 30 years old! It came out in February of 1994 and on this week we take a look at this classic album.
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Ismay is an Indie-Folk singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Folk music community. Their music is introspective and insightful, and I have Ismay on the show today!
26-01-2024
Ismay is an Indie-Folk singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Folk music community. Their music is introspective and insightful, and I have Ismay on the show today!
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Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was a tribute album that came out 30 years ago. The album featured some outstanding artists: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Travis Tritt. Here's my look at it.
22-01-2024
Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was a tribute album that came out 30 years ago. The album featured some outstanding artists: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Travis Tritt. Here's my look at it.
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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls is on the show! We talk about the Barbie Movie, her collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Allison Russel, Sarah Jarosz, and Sarah Watkins and her group Amy Ray Band.
15-01-2024
Amy Ray of Indigo Girls is on the show! We talk about the Barbie Movie, her collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Allison Russel, Sarah Jarosz, and Sarah Watkins and her group Amy Ray Band.
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What makes a song great? Today we take a look at three classic tunes ”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” by Willie Nelson ”Fancy” by Bobbi Gentry and ”The Joke” by Brandi Carlile.
12-01-2024
What makes a song great? Today we take a look at three classic tunes ”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” by Willie Nelson ”Fancy” by Bobbi Gentry and ”The Joke” by Brandi Carlile.
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Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold is a banger! Here’s my review of her most recent album
05-01-2024
Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold is a banger! Here’s my review of her most recent album
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My Best of 2023 breakdown! I take a look at Jason Isbell, Mitski, Tyler Childers, Billy Strings/Willie Nelson and Turnpike Troubadours. Also a shoutout to a bunch of great artists.
28-12-2023
My Best of 2023 breakdown! I take a look at Jason Isbell, Mitski, Tyler Childers, Billy Strings/Willie Nelson and Turnpike Troubadours. Also a shoutout to a bunch of great artists.
I wanted to make sure and give some attention to some other artists who made incredibly music this year! Brent Cobb, Zach Bryan, Nick Shoulders, Hiss Golden Messenger, Molly Tuttle, Margo Price, Van Plating, Lukas Nelson, Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Joy Olodakun, Cinder Wells, Dom Flemons, Blind Boys, Matt Andersen, and the Shootouts!
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is a Christmas classic everyone needs to know about! Today I do a breakdown of this wholesome movie that should be on everyone’s watchlist.
23-12-2023
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is a Christmas classic everyone needs to know about! Today I do a breakdown of this wholesome movie that should be on everyone’s watchlist.
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The Steel Woods are a hard driving country group who are always touring and putting out great music. I had a chance to catch up with Wes their lead singer and chat about their new album. Enjoy!
15-12-2023
The Steel Woods are a hard driving country group who are always touring and putting out great music. I had a chance to catch up with Wes their lead singer and chat about their new album. Enjoy!
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are one of the most celebrated Gospel acts in the country. They have a new album out that was nominated for 3 Grammys and I have them on the show today!
06-12-2023
The Blind Boys of Alabama are one of the most celebrated Gospel acts in the country. They have a new album out that was nominated for 3 Grammys and I have them on the show today!
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Spike McGuire talks opening for Amigio the Devil, Chuck Ragan, Cory Branan, and Willi Carlie. As well as his new album that is out now, and his project Loud as Folk. Enjoy!
01-12-2023
Spike McGuire talks opening for Amigio the Devil, Chuck Ragan, Cory Branan, and Willi Carlie. As well as his new album that is out now, and his project Loud as Folk. Enjoy!
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The Thanksgiving/Gratitude Episode! We’ll take a look at 3 artists I’m grateful for, Jason Isbell, Nirvana and Jerry Garcia/David Grisman. Enjoy!
23-11-2023
The Thanksgiving/Gratitude Episode! We’ll take a look at 3 artists I’m grateful for, Jason Isbell, Nirvana and Jerry Garcia/David Grisman. Enjoy!
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Singer/Songwriter Charlie Mars is on the show talking about his new album!
11-10-2023
Singer/Songwriter Charlie Mars is on the show talking about his new album!
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Willi Carlile discusses his record ”Peculiar, Missouri” along with songwriting, poetry and opening up for Tyler Childers.
08-10-2023
Willi Carlile discusses his record ”Peculiar, Missouri” along with songwriting, poetry and opening up for Tyler Childers.
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TikTok creator John Russell and I talk about what it’s like being a left-wing bartender in Appalachia. We talk politics, economics, 90s country, and healing the divides in America.
02-10-2023
TikTok creator John Russell and I talk about what it’s like being a left-wing bartender in Appalachia. We talk politics, economics, 90s country, and healing the divides in America.
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Chris Pierce on touring with Neil Young, and his new album ”Let All Who Will” which is a beautiful collection of songs about social justice, and the need for unity.
25-09-2023
Chris Pierce on touring with Neil Young, and his new album ”Let All Who Will” which is a beautiful collection of songs about social justice, and the need for unity.
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The band Briscoe talk their new album, songwriting in Texas, and opening for Zach Bryan!
18-09-2023
The band Briscoe talk their new album, songwriting in Texas, and opening for Zach Bryan!
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