Funny Songs by Funny Writers

Roger Miller

Like to laugh and tap your feet at the same time? 

This week on The Big Fat Wide Americana Hour we offer musical humor from some of America’s wittiest songwriters!

Including:

John Prine * Chris Smither * Paul Thorn  

Lyle Lovett * Roger Miller 

 Pokey Lafarge * Keb’ Mo 

Robert Earl Keen * and more!

Plus, for your listening pleasure … 

a short segment on erotic love.

This show’s a fun one. Don’t miss it!

-- M.D.

'Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us'

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe inspired so many rock and soul musicians.

This week on The Big Fat Wide Americana Hour, we listen to some of them, including Aretha Franklin and Al Green.

Plus a variety of other artists:

Alison Krauss * Paul Thorn * Rosanne Cash * The Little Willies * The Devil Makes Three * Old Crow Medicine Show * Slaid Cleaves * Walter Hyatt * The Mills Brothers * Rhiannon Giddens * & more!

And it all leads up Emily Barker's stunning new single:  "Sister Goodbye"

See you there!

M.D.

One Year of Musical Fun!

Nathan Bell

It's the first anniversary of The Big Fat Wide Americana Hour! 

And we have a special treat -- an interview with the superb guitarist and songwriter Nathan Bell, along with some of his music.

Not to mention songs from artists as diverse as O.V. Wright and Steve Forbert. And so many more. Hear some classic old soul and some brand new blues. 

We think this one is a great, great show!

Celebrate with us! It's nothin' but fun!

Your friend,

M.D. 

Songs of Protest, Unity & Hope

Pete Seeger

This week on 

The Big Fat Wide Americana Hour!

Pete Seeger * John Mellencamp * The Weavers *

Creedence Clearwater Revival * Nathan Bell * Sam Cooke * 

Maria Muldaur * Judy Collins * Nanci Griffith * Marvin Gaye * 

& many more!

Let us raise our voices together!

In the name of hope.