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The Real Americana with Louise & Blair

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S2 Ep12: Tess Liataud - Jolie Louise

June 30, 2026 2:51pm 29 min

For this special episode, Blair is joined by fellow Ōtautahi singer-songwriter Tess Liautaud to discuss her new single Jolie Louise, Daniel Lanois, Springsteen's Nebraska, songwriting, vinyl, and releasing original music...

S2 Ep11: The Neville Brothers - Heartbeat of New Orleans

June 16, 2026 11:23pm 28 min

Appropriate for our 22nd show, Louise and Blair head to New Orleans to celebrate the remarkable Neville Brothers. From Aaron Neville's early hit “Tell It Like It Is” to the magic of the "Fiyo on the Bayou", "Yellow Moon"...

S2 Ep10: Jenny Lewis - On The Line

June 03, 2026 1:09am 29 min

Jenny Lewis has spent two decades walking the line between indie rock, Americana and classic California songwriting. Louise and Blair explore her remarkable career from child actor to respected solo artist, featuring “Ca...

S2 Ep09: Glen Campbell - Making It Seem Easy

May 20, 2026 1:25am 28 min

Appropriate for our 20th show, Louise and Blair celebrate the extraordinary Glen Campbell - singer, virtuoso guitarist, Wrecking Crew legend and crossover star who somehow made it all seem easy. Featuring “Gentle On My M...

S2 Ep08: Graceland Stories

May 06, 2026 3:03am 25 min

Inspired by Elvis Presley in Concert (EPiC), this episode explores songs written in the shadow of Elvis Presley. Featuring John Hiatt, Gillian Welch, Warren Zevon and more, we trace the myth, the music, and the pull of G...

S2 Ep07: Nanci Griffith - Folkabilly & the Art of Storytelling

April 22, 2026 7:07pm 27 min

From Texas roots to Grammy-winning acclaim, Nanci Griffith carved a unique path through folk and country. Featuring "Love at the Five & Dime", "Boots of Spanish Leather", "Goin’ Back to Georgia" and more, Louise and Blai...

S2 Ep06: Iron & Wine -The Quiet Voice of Sam Beam

April 08, 2026 3:47am 28 min

From lo-fi beginnings to richly layered Americana, the world of Iron & Wine is the world of Sam Beam - filmmaker, storyteller, and master of mood. Featuring "Naked as We Came", My Lady's House", "Flightless Bird, America...

S2 Ep05: The Sound of Siblings

March 24, 2026 11:17pm 27 min

There’s nothing quite like the sound of siblings singing together. From The Everly Brothers to First Aid Kit, The Ruen Brothers, Larkin Poe and Nelson, this episode celebrates the blend, instinct, and shared history that...

S2 Ep04: Sturgill Simpson - The Outlaw Rides Again

March 10, 2026 4:45pm 28 min

Louise and Blair dive into the fearless world of Sturgill Simpson- modern outlaw, sonic shape-shifter, and spiritual seeker. Drawing a line back to Waylon Jennings (they spin "Luckenbach, Texas"), they explore tradition ...

S2 Ep03 : Americana Roulette -The Rise & Fall of Ricky Nelson

February 26, 2026 12:19am 29 min

Louise and Blair trace the wild ride of Ricky Nelson- child TV star turned rock-and-roll pioneer, chart rival to Elvis Presley, country-rock trailblazer, and California Sound shaper. Featuring “Lonesome Town,” “Just Like...

S2 Ep02 : My Name is Lyle

February 10, 2026 12:58am 25 min

In "My Name Is Lyle", Louise and Blair celebrate the great Lyle Lovett, choosing songs that highlight his songwriting craft, musical range, and trademark wit. Featuring "Creeps Like Me," "If I Had a Boat," "12th of June,...

S2 Ep01: New Year, New Listening

January 27, 2026 10:10pm 28 min

A new year and a new season. In the first episode of Season Two, Louise and Blair return with selections from Blair’s annual Top 10 Albums of 2025, published on blairmorganmusic.com. Featuring songs by Mavis Staples, Hur...

S1 Ep11: Eva Cassidy -The Songbird Soars

December 02, 2025 9:43pm 25 min

Louise and Blair celebrate the magic of the late Eva Cassidy, whose remarkable voice and sensitive guitar accompaniments transformed every song she touched. In this special episode, they revisit her unforgettable renditi...

S1 Ep 10: Springsteen - Heartland Darkness

November 18, 2025 2:10pm 28 min

A deep dive into Bruce Springsteen’s stark 1982 masterpiece Nebraska. Blair and Louise explore the album’s haunting stories, its legendary 4-track cassette recording, and the new film Deliver Me From Nowhere. Featuring f...

S1 Ep9: Sunday River Album Part 2

November 04, 2025 7:31pm 28 min

We continue our deep dive into Blair’s album Sunday River - this time the “people” songs. We talk album launch week, a new review, and play "Len" and "Señor Senior"- songs inspired by Blair’s grandfather Len Morgan and t...

S1 Ep8: Sunday River Album Part 1

October 22, 2025 12:26am 24 min

It’s an exciting time on The Real Americana with Louise & Blair! Blair’s new album Sunday River is out on vinyl, CD, and streaming and this week we dive into the songs inspired by places. From "Denniston" to "Sunday Rive...

S1:Ep7 - Ry Cooder:The Slide Area

October 08, 2025 4:02am 25 min

This episode of The Real Americana celebrates Ry Cooder, a uniquely influential musician and producer. From "Tattler" to "Little Sister" and "Paris, Texas", he has crossed genres and borders, collaborating with artists w...

S1Ep6 : The Element of Surprise

September 24, 2025 3:35am 25 min

This week on The Real Americana with Louise & Blair, we shake things up with a show of surprises. Instead of a theme, we spring songs on each other and share first reactions, stories, and laughs. Featuring tracks from Ee...

S1Ep4 Emmylou Harris: The Heart of Americana

September 21, 2025 9:14pm 24 min

For our fourth show, we celebrate the timeless voice of Emmylou Harris, a cornerstone of Americana music. From the heartfelt tribute of “Boulder to Birmingham” to the harmony magic of Trio’s “To Know Him Is To Love Him,”...

S1Ep3: Hello in There: An introduction to John Prine

September 17, 2025 3:24am 29 min

Louise and Blair explore the songs and stories of John Prine, a master of wit, warmth, and storytelling (in Blair’s opinion!). Featuring classics like "Angel From Montgomery", "Hello In There" (Eddi Reader’s cover), "You...

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