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

Apr 2nd: Stone Influences spotlighting the Rolling Stones' 2016 Blue and Lonesome Album

Apr 9th: Leon Russell Remembered originally aired in November, 2016

Apr 16th: Town and Country with John Prine, Taj Mahal, Randy Newman, Lucinda Williams

Apr 23rd: Country Rhythm and Blues with Ray Charles, Al Green, Norah Jones, Delbert McClinton

Apr 30th: Selections from James Taylor's new 2020 release American Standard

Previous Programs

Mar 26th: Backroads Gospel Featuring Mavis and Pops Staples, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, Hot Tuna, Doc Watson

Mar 19th: Heroes and Scoundrels in songs by Steve Goodman, Tom Waits, John Prine, Merle Travis

Mar 12th: Recent releases from Willie Nelson, Gary Clark, Jr., Van Morrison and Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

Mar 5th: Second Hand Classics featuring great cover versions of other artist's classic songs by Bonnie Raitt, Shemekia Copeland, Norah Jones, Chris Smither and more