13th Floor MusicTalk

Marty talks to Steve Earle about his new album, Jerry Jeff, a tribute to an old friend. Sadly, Steve has had to pay tribute to a few folks close to him over the past few years. Yet, we find Mr. Earle cautiously optimistic in his new home in Battery Park, New York.

John Doehas a folk trio! Not only is he a member of one of THE great punk bands,X, but he’s just about to releaseFables In A Foreign Land. Here he is to tell us all about it.Marty Dudaspoke to John, who is at home in Austin, Texas, where he, drummerConrad Choucrounand bassistKevin Smithhave laid down 13 new folk songs all of which take place in the 1890’s. There’s romance, murder and Destroying Angels and there’s help fromExene, Shirley MansonandSteve Berlin. It’s the John Doe Folk Trio!

Seth Walkeris about to release his 11th album,I Hope I Knowand we’ve got him on the blower to tell us why he made the move from Nashville to Asheville.Marty Dudaspoke to Seth, just days away from the album release. Seth was in Dallas getting ready to play a few dates in support of the record. Like a lot of new releases, this one was “years in the making” for various reasons. Find out why Seth “needed this reset”.

Jenny Berkelis a Canadian poet, singer & songwriter, part of a tradition that includes names like Mitchell, Young, Cohen and Lightfoot. Here she is to tell us about her new album,These Are The Sounds Left From Leaving.Marty Dudaspoke to Jenny, who is in Nova Scotia, about making this haunting new album and how she has experimented with strings to enhance her folk songs.

Katie Henryis a blues/rock guitarist/singer/songwriter/vocalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here she is to tell us about making her new album,On My Way.The 13th Floor’s Marty Dudaspoke to Katie recently, although the new album has been out since January. But, as you’ll see, it’s never too late to hop on the blues train.

The formerAmerican Idolcontestant has released his debut album, naturally titled,Miller Time. Marty Duda spoke to Alexwho was in Lancaster, Kentucky. Miller Time has only just been released but songs like Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit You and I’m Over You, So Get Over Me will have you either dancing the two-step or crying in your beer.,

Marty spoke to Lzzy Hale ahead of the release ofBack From The Dead. The band’s fifth album is their most personal after emerging from a dark place during lockdown. Now they are ready to rock! Halestormhave risen from the ashes of the COVID pandemic and releaser their new album,Back From The Dead.Here isLzzy Haleto tell us what that feels like.