Show Notes
What happens when your father is a musical legend? Louise & Blair explore the rewards, expectations and challenges of following a famous father, with music from Lukas Nelson, Arlo Guthrie, Justin Townes Earle, Teddy Thompson and Spencer Tweedy. From Willie Nelson and Woody Guthrie to Steve Earle, Richard & Linda Thompson and Jeff Tweedy, we discover five very different stories of musical inheritance - including one tragic tale and several remarkable careers forged in their own right.
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In this episode of The Real Americana with Louise & Blair, we explore the music of Phoebe Bridgers, from the intimate indie folk of "Stranger in the Alps" to the adventurous sounds of her new album, "Lost Weekend". Along the way, we discuss boygenius, her remarkable collaborations, the stories behind her songs and the fine line between personal confession and artistic imagination. We finish with a just released Felice Brothers cover.
Cassandra Wilson recently passed away aged 70, leaving behind an extraordinary body of work. In this episode of The Real Americana with Louise & Blair, we explore her remarkable voice, her jazz, blues, folk & country influences, her Grammy-winning album "New Moon Daughter", and her ability to cross musical boundaries. We also look at her songwriting, her influence on other artists, and hear interpretations of Van Morrison and Billie Holiday classics alongside other great songs.
Patty Griffin is a songwriter whose music is direct, honest and deeply human. In this episode of The Real Americana with Louise & Blair, we explore her unlikely Motown and Smiths influences, the Americana award-winning "Children Running Through", and songs about love, family and everyday life. We also talk about her battle with cancer, the impact it had on her voice, her relationship with her mother, and finish with her beautiful take on Tom Waits’ “Ruby’s Arms”.
Bruce Cockburn is one of Canada’s great singer-songwriters - a phenomenal guitarist, traveller and observer whose songs have explored love, spirituality, politics, human rights and the environment. In this episode of The Real Americana with Louise & Blair, we follow his journey from “Going to the Country” and “Wondering Where The Lions Are” through “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” and “If A Tree Falls”, finishing with the beautiful “Pacing the Cage”.
For this special and sadly timed episode of The Real Americana with Louise & Blair, we remember the Irish troubadour Glen Hansard, who died recently following a motorcycle accident. From The Frames and The Swell Season to the Oscar winning film and stage show Once, and his acclaimed solo career, we explore the songs that tell his story including “Falling Slowly”, “Low Rising”, “Song of Good Hope” and more. A sad episode, but ultimately an uplifting celebration of an extraordinary artist. 🎙️🎸