Otis talks about Billy Holiday’s version of Strange Fruit and the 1930 lynching in Marion, Indiana that inspired it.
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If you enjoy listening to podcasts, I’ve just published my 125th episode. There’s no music, just road stories and…
Posted by Otis Gibbs on Thursday, December 17, 2015
Ray Wylie Hubbard, Sylvie Simmons, Peter Cooper and I share stories about Willie, Waylon, Cash, Bare, Sahm and a lot…
Posted by Otis Gibbs on Thursday, October 15, 2015
We had a great time recording this wonderful session in Ryan Bingham's barn in Topanga Canyon. You can hear it and a lot…
Posted by Otis Gibbs on Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Meanwhile in Ogden Bay, Utah.
Posted by Otis Gibbs on Sunday, November 22, 2015
Episode 126: Edward Abbey Stories
Ken Sanders talks about his friendship with Edward Abbey and shares stories about Abbey’s friendship with Robert Crumb.
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Episode 125: Utah Phillips Stories
Duncan Phillips talks about his father, Utah Phillips and shares stories about the legendary folk singer, joining the Army, fighting in the Korean War, writing Rock Salt And Nails, Rosalie Sorrels, Dylan, Johnny Cash stories, Ammon Hennacy, riding trains, running for the senate, Steve Martin stories, the Chicago folk scene, Steve Goodman, John Prine, Kate Wolf stories, Loafers Glory, Tom Waits stories, inspiring Lonesome Dove, etc.
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Episode 124: Joe Hill
Jeremy Harmon of the Salt Lake Tribune talks about the life, death and legacy of iconic folk singer, Joe Hill.
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Musicians, journalists and historians sharing memories, backstage stories and history lessons. There’s no music, just lighthearted storytelling. Subscribe on iTunes for new episodes as soon as they’re available.
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Episode 123: Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Gurf Morlix talks about Marty Robbins’ classic album, Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs.
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Episode 122: Moving To Nashville
Otis tells the personal, painful and hilarious story of when he and Amy left their home Indiana and moved to Nashville.
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Episode 121: Jerry Reed Stories
John Knowles shares stories about his friendship with Jerry Reed.
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Episode 120: Chet Atkins Stories
John Knowles shares stories about his friendship with Chet Atkins. John shares everything from recording techniques to personal stories about Chet’s interactions with Roger Miller, George Martin, Jerry Reed, Charlie Pride, Waylon Jennings, Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Owen Bradley, Harlan Howard, etc.
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Episode 119: Working For Bocephus
Paul Griffith tells the strange story about the time he spent playing drums for Hank Williams Jr.
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Episode 118: When Elvis Met Nixon
We talk about the strange and wonderful day when Elvis Presley showed up unannounced at the White House with a pistol and demanded to see President Nixon.
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