Southern Songs and Stories
Joe KendrickSouthern Songs and Stories is a documentary series about the music of the South and the artists who make it. We showcase their performances and discover the stories behind their songs with a look at their lives on stage, in the studio and at home as well as the family, friends, fans and music professionals around them.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicDocumentaryMusic InterviewsSociety & Culture | |||
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Chalk this one up to making myself do something when I was not sure I had it in me. Have you accomplished something even though you were not feeling it that day? I bet you have. And I bet that you, too, benefited from having willed yourself into acti... more
Back in 2018, when this podcast was in its first year, I traveled to Burlington, NC, to interview the Charlotte by way of Elkin, NC band Time Sawyer. Since then, my path has intersected with Sam Tayloe and his band Time Sawyer many times, ranging fro... more
Regular listeners of this series will know that there is a certain festival that is near and dear to my heart, the Albino Skunk Music Festival. It is an event that insiders love passionately, and outsiders often puzzle over. What an unusual name! Wha... more
Ryan Bingham never knew until he was an adult that his path would take him into music full time, much less that he would become an international star, nor did he dream of eventually reaching millions more people in film and television. He did not pla... more
The fountain of youth could very well be located in a mandolin, or a fiddle. At least for Sam Bush, playing the mandolin, along with the occasional fiddle, seems to give him an energy level that many people several decades his junior would envy. Ther... more
Easing up, letting things come to you, and practicing being present is a recurring theme in recent episodes of this series, and that mindset is on full display once again in this episode on The Wood Brothers. I sat with Oliver Wood, Chris Wood and Ja... more
Welcome to the latest episode of the series Southern Songs and Stories, which recently made it into the top 10 best Americana podcasts on this list. Yay! It reminds me to ask you to give the podcast a top rating and where you can submit one, a review... more
In mid May, 2025, I spoke with Jeff Tweedy ahead of his show with Wilco in Charlotte, NC, and have been waiting for his forthcoming solo album to publish his interview here on Southern Songs and Stories. I was fortunate to get to listen to several so... more
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- Insightful, educational and thoughtful
Joe and the team are doing us music lovers a great public service with this podcast. Very organic and a wonderful dive into the people and music that make this region so special.
Apple Podcasts5Rick Shanley
United States3 years ago - Southern Songs & Stories is Great!!!
Joe Kendrick does a great job bringing entertaining and enlightening stories about the music and people of the South. I’ve lived in the South my whole life and Joe still manages to surprise me!!
Apple Podcasts5Tom the GovernorUnited States3 years ago - Insightful look into Southern culture
“Southern Songs and Stories” is a cultural gem. The show not only features up and coming singer/songwriters but long forgotten stories like that of the Shelton Laurel massacre. A must listen!
Apple Podcasts5aliciakenworthyUnited States5 years ago - Olivia Ellen Lloyd podcast
Really enjoyed this podcast and the musical talent by Olivia Ellen Lloyd. Joe Kendrick asks some terrific and thoughtful questions.
Apple Podcasts5Horse lover9999United States5 years ago - Very amazing
Truly amazing quality podcast
Apple Podcasts5The huge big fat updateUnited States5 years ago - Awesome
Epic podcasts
Apple Podcasts5Sicko JohnsonUnited States5 years ago - Sounds like home
I love listening to this podcast while traveling as it instantly transports me to a sense of home.
Great interviews, great music.
The episodes recorded at Albino Skunk Fest truly capture the magic that makes that festival so unique.
Apple Podcasts5Alake4United States6 years ago - Deep, meaningful and insightful
I started with the War and Treaty episode and I was hooked within the first four minutes. Not only is the subject of this episode deep and moving but the podcast itself is wonderfully presented and exceptionally produced. You know you’re onto something great when you can’t wait to tell everyone you know about this new podcast you discovered. Can’t wait to hear more!
Apple Podcasts5RivyIvyUnited States7 years ago - Love the insight into music from western NC
Green Acres episodes brought back so many memories from the 90’s. Great interviews and insight into some of my favorite bands and artists
Apple Podcasts5KSwenkUnited States7 years ago - Joe Knows Music!
And ... that means, we all win here! I have been shown so many great bands via this podcast. I love that about it. Not only are the episodes built so wonderfully, telling stories of the bands and interlacing interviews and music thoughtfully... but Joe does it in just the right way that makes you want to dig a little deeper after listening. Keep up the awesome work, Joe!
Apple Podcasts5Daddy Unscripted PodcastUnited States7 years ago - Joe knows WNC music!
Listening to Joe talk about music is a real treat. He is clearly passionate about the story behind great music; the musicians and their lives which led to creating great music. And Joe has a fantastic vantage point knowing so much about the history of southern music as well as what’s happening today. Thanks for sharing Joe!
Apple Podcasts5Johnny dollarUnited States8 years ago - Wonderful!
This is a fantastic podcast! Living in WNC for nearly 20 years and being a music publcist for ten, I hear a lot of stories from great folks in music and I love hearing these stories retold for everyone to hear on this platform! Plus more! Kendrick only selects the best in musical guests and they aways get an interesting angle. And Little King!! That story needed to be out there! Cannot wait to keep listening!
Apple Podcasts5DreamspiderUnited States8 years ago - Great Music, Great Stories
Check this podcast out. The music is excellent, but what I really love is the conversation about the people and stories behind it all.
Apple Podcasts5DRC2055United States8 years ago - Deep dive down SOUTH
Joe excels at getting you below the surface of the stories and the songs. His interviews capture a personal and intimate inside view of the soundscapes and scenery. Cut through the kudzu with Joe and enjoy these slow simmered stories about what makes music in this corner of the world so unique and worth hearing.
Apple Podcasts5mrsoul69United States8 years ago - Southern Songs and Stories are amazing!
Joe Kendrick deserves 10 stars for his work producing these podcasts. His series gives thoughtful, relevant insight into our regional music scene. It takes an enormous amount of time and effort to produce these and they are beautifully done. I especially enjoyed the three part series about Green Acres and Love seeing this history documented and available for everyone to have a listen.
Apple Podcasts5wncw carolUnited States8 years ago
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With a rich exploration of the music and culture of the Southern United States, this series offers captivating insights into the lives of artists and the stories that shape their music. Episodes feature in-depth conversations with musicians from various genres, highlighting their experiences, personal journeys, and the deep cultural ties that inform their work. From festivals to family influences, the series captures the diverse tapestry of Southern artistry, making it an essential listen for music lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. Notably, the show's focus on both contemporary and historical narratives sets it apart, creating a bridge between past and present in the Southern musical landscape.
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Recent guests on Southern Songs and Stories include:
1. Sam Tayloe
2. Chris Jones
3. John Payne
4. Ryan Bingham
5. Brooks Mason
6. Jerry Douglas
7. Ken Pomeroy
8. Sally Anne Morgan
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