I was super late getting this one out, so everyone gets to hear the Patreon songs! Also, found poetry! Album of the Week: Lydia Loveless –– Daughter      Daughter finds Americana stalwart Loveless at the ebb of significant upheaval:…

Listen to the Amythyst Kiah episode of Country Queer Spotlight.  This is your last chance to back the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter!    Album of the Week: Bette Smith –– The Good, The Bad, The Bette      Bette Smith is…

L’Shanah tovah! Let’s dig deep into an extra-large episode of blues, punk, rock, pop, and country music. Why is it longer? Because I can! Also, some good news!   Don’t forget to back the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter!     Album…

The refrigerator saga concludes! Also, jazz, country, and punk — and it all works, I promise! Contribute to the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter here!   Album of the Week: Matt Woods –– Mornings After   Matt Woods’ new EP Mornings After…

Rachel talks Justin Townes Earle, Williamsburg blues, and an inspirational quote from Leslie Feinberg’s Stone Butch Blues. (Also, she misspoke — this is episode 135, not 136!) Click here for the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter!   Rainbow Rodeo Cover Illustration by…