American Backroads

Hosted by Greg Easterling, American Backroads combines folk, country, blues and roots-rock from the 50s through the 90s to create an aural portrait of American music.

Upcoming Programs

Jun 27th: Artists include Paul Simon, Lucinda Williams, Don Henley, Hank Williams

Jul 4th: All Blues from Peter Frampton Featuring New Versions of Classic Numbers by Muddy Waters, Taj Mahal, Ray Charles, BB King

Jul 11th: A Vintage Program Including Music from The Band, Corey Dennison, the Bottle Rockets and Gregg Allman

Jul 18th: An Encore Performance from 2016 Featuring Eric Clapton, the Jayhawks, Mike Wheeler

Jul 25th: Chicago Plays The Stones Including Music from this Great 2018 Release Including Buddy Guy, Billy Branch, John Primer, Jimmy Burns and the Rolling Stones

Aug 1st: Music from Eric Church, Mississippi Heat, Michael McDermott, and Brandy Clark

Aug 8th: An Encore Performance Featuring Paul Simon, Wilco, Allen Toussaint and the Jayhawks

Aug 15th: Blues, Brews and BBQ Including Stars of This Year's Event in McHenry, IL Aug, 16-17. Corey Dennison, Dave Specter with Jimmy Johnson, Joanna Connor

Aug 22nd: Great Songs from the Bodeans, Sugar Blue, Ray Lamontagne

Aug 29th: Latest Releases from Legends Touring This Summer: John Prine, Buddy Guy, Peter Frampton and Mark Knopfler

Previous Programs

Jun 20th: Songs from recent releases by Mark Knopfler, Dale Watson, MIchael McDermott

Jun 13th: 'Duets' including Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, John Prine and Bonnie Raitt, Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens, McGuinn and Hillman

Jun 6th: Annual Chicago Blues Festival Preview for 2019 featuring performers from this year's lineup

May 30th: Latest releases from John Prine, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Poltz and Kacey Musgraves