In 2020 John Blangero, a.k.a Sun King Rising, began a new leg of his career releasing his first solo album of what he called "The rebirth of Classic Southern Rock & Soul." In October of this year he released his second album in line with that spirit - Signs and Wonders. John is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Five close friends from Dayton, Ohio formed a cover band back in 2013. They quickly realized there was too much talent being left on the table, so they changed their name from Southbound to Ludlow Creek and began writing an recording their own indie Americana music. Guitarist and Vocalist Dave Benson joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their latest album, "Which Way Is Forward."

San Antonio Texas native was inspired at an early age by the by the sounds of Texas dance halls. He taught himself to play guitar in high school and began writing songs. After a decade in Nashville writing songs he moved back to Texas to rekindle his performance career. He joins us on this latest edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about new music and his latest single, "Tickin'."

JJ Voss picked up his dad's old flat top guitar at 8 years old, and it was love at first strum. Growing up in southern Saskatchewan on a 100 year old family farm, JJ was filled with memories as he began writing and performing music. His latest single, "A Letter To Dad," is an honest look at what it was like to grow up that way, and a tip to the working class people that keep this world running. JJ joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share his story.

Originally from Calgary Alberta, Kevin "KAZ" Arizona now splits his time between there and Arizona in the US, making and sharing his brand of Americana music. His latest single, Crazy Town, is the latest single of his forth coming 2023 EP. KAZ joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to chat about his musical journey and the new music.

Fredrick, Maryland, singer-songwriter, David Arn has been making his brand of Americana music for the past 10 years. His latest effort, Watershed, and the subsequent video/single, is a very moving look at the effects of PTSD. David joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the specifics of this song, and his latest album effort.

Trent Summar spent 20 years of his professional music career in Nashville writing songs. before moving to Santa Barbara, CA to enjoy the fruits of his labor and do his own thing for a while. Trent joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his songwriting career and his latest EP, I Might Get Used To California.

Philly native, Eddy Mann, is in the midst of releasing his latest of 17 albums, Trio. He traces his music roots to a be-bop pianist father and culturally creative mom, and says, even still today, he's "driven to write, record, and perform." Eddy is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Darren Beachley has spent 30 plus years in the bluegrass music business playing with such greats as Bill Harrell and Doyle Lawson. He brings his music full circle with his latest project, The Road Not Taken, a great blend of Bluegrass and Americana. Darren our guest for this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Scotland born Colin Hay is probably best know for his work with the 80's smash band Men At Work, and hits like "Who Can It Be Now," and "Down Under." He's still writing songs and performing music all across the world. I caught up with Colin right before a show at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC., to talk about his life in music and his most recent album, Now And The Evermore, on this episode of Americana Music Profiles.

Glen Harrell began playing music in high school, first with guitar, then fiddle. In 2002 he joined Marty Raybon's band. In the back of his mind he knew he always wanted to sing lead and run his on band, and in 2008 he formed the now nationally acclaimed, Volume Five. Glen joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Soulful Americana musician Vince Vanguard has spent many years helping others realize their musical dreams - it's only fitting that it's now his turn to do so as well. On this edition of Americana Music Profiles, Vince joins us to talk about his life journey and realizing the joy of releasing his debut album, Spirit Blues.

Jaelee Roberts, just in her early 20s, has already found herself in a musical career dream scenario. Last fall she received the IBMA Momentum Vocalist award, and became a member of the IBMA awarded / Grammy nominated band Sister Sadie. Jaelee's our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her experience and her debut CD, Something You Didn't Count On.

Austin to Houston is the latest CD from Texas rocker, turned Americana artist, Marina Rocks. Marina joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her childhood musical journey and this latest album.

North Carolina native, Teddy Barneycastle has been playing music since he was five. After a stint in rock and roll, an Osborne Brothers show changed his musical direction forever. Now leading the Goodfellers bluegrass band, Teddy joins us on the latest edition of Americana Music Profiles to share his musical journey and the band's latest music.

Corrie Lynn Green spent her teen years at the base of the Shenandoah National Park listening to countless hours of bluegrass music and hearing the stories of the displaced mountain folk. All of this became the influences for her entry into songwriting and eventually recording her debut album, "Blow Away." Corrie is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Singer-Songwriter (Law professor) Lynn Crossett hails from San Marcos, Texas, and spends his time between there and Southern California playing his brand of Americana, Alt. Country music where ever he can. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest CD, "In The Company Of A Song."

Pam Setser grew up singing in a family band, for 16 years, getting to meet icons like Doc Watson and Maybelle Carter. As a young adult she took on family responsibilities, but in recent years has returned to the music. She joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to explore her musical journey and latest recorded project.

Tia McGraff has nine international CD releases and several awards, including two Grammy nominations, and an emPower Posi Music Award for her 2021 single, "Go Your Own Way," that's featured on her upcoming EP, With Love. Tia joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Connecticut Singer Songwriter Pete Miller lives just 45 minutes from NYC, but prefers the rural inspiration for his "everyman songs." He joins us on the latest edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career and latest single, "A Light Out There."

19 year old Kentucky Country music artist, Alex Miller, looks to parlay an season 19 American Idol appearance into a full time country music career. Alex joins us on this edition of Americana Music profiles to talk about his AI experience and his new CD, Miller Time.

Nashville Singer-songwriter Tom Galloway joins host Greg Tutwiler to talk about his latest album, Wreckage.

Five friends formed cover classic rock band, Southbound, in 2013. The Dayton Ohio musicians quickly realized they wanted to pursue more original material, so they changed their name to Ludlow Creek and cut a new record. Drummer/vocalist, Jeffery Friend, joins this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about this exciting new venture.

Robert Wagner has been keeping the Little Wretches fire kindled since the 80s. Several decades, and different band iterations later, there's a new album, and Robert joins this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about it.

Singer/Songwriter John McDonough returned to his roots in Chicago after spending 25 years making music in Austin Texas. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest CD, "We'll Answer The Call."