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The Andy Kershaw Podcast

Peter Everett
Country Music
The Burner Band
Merle Haggard
George Jones
Zimbabwe
Joe Tex
English Folk Music
Folk Music
Music History
Roots Reggae
Bob Collum
Nashville
James Rigby
Bob Dylan
Live Music
Roots Music
Jumpin Hot Club
Songlines Magazine
Jaywalkers
Rolling Stones

Andy Kershaw plays some bloody great records. Welcome to Andy's music radio programme reborn!

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The Jaywalkers sound as though they come from Knob Lick, Kentucky. In fact this talented bluegrass trio comes from Frodsham, just off the M56. You’ll want to put their kitchen session through loudspeakers next time you have a barbecue. In fact, play ... more

If the New Orleans demigod Professor Longhair had played guitar instead of piano and his voice had sounded like a cross between Lyle Lovett and Lowell George, he would have been a dead ringer for Greg Brice, my kitchen session guest in this podcast. ... more

This is the free-for-all version featuring the most thronged kitchen yet. We’re thrilled to have Martin Stephenson and five other members of Newcastle's Jumpin' Hot Club Revue, led by Shipcote who founded it forty years ago. So many kinds of music yo... more

Prepare to be impressed by singer-guitarist Gus Glynn who gives us a stunning kitchen session.

This is the free-for-all version, featuring everything from Little Milton to Sierra Leone ska.

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Recent Guests

Greg Brice
Young guitarist and singer from Warwickshire, passionate about New Orleans music
Episode: ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 36 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Graham Anderson
One of the founders of the Jumpin Hot Club
Episode: ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 35 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Gus Glynn
Singer-songwriter from Donegal, known for his blend of classical and folk music.
Episode: ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 34 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
James Rigby
Liverpool guitar virtuoso
Episode: ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 33 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Martin Carthy
The most significant figure in British folk music in the last 60 years
Episode: ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 31 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Bob Collum
Oklahoma country singer living in the UK
Episode: ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST #30 - SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Lewis Burner
Lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist of The Burner Band
The Burner Band
Episode: ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 28 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Jon Boden
Singer and musician known for English folk music.
Hudson Records
Episode: Andy Kershaw Podcast 27 – short (free) version
Eliza Carthy
Acclaimed folk musician and daughter of notable folk figures.
Hudson Records
Episode: Andy Kershaw Podcast 27 – short (free) version

Host

Andy Kershaw
Radio Host with a rich background in discussing music and culture. He shares his passion for music through personal anecdotes, insightful commentary, and lively interactions with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • A total pleasure

    The best music podcast out there: a wide spread of roots / rockin' / folk / world music, and not one duff track, not one minute of glib commercialism. Plus specially recorded live sessions! Enjoy - then treat yourself to the (marvellous, of course) second half. Thanks, Andy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listener58
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Miss you

    What happened to the free podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Byronhans
    Australia8 months ago
  • But where is the next episode?

    Three months since the last one. Is everything alright?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ofsiotx
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Excellent

    Fantastic music, well worth paying for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobar03
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent

    Fantastic music, well worth paying for.

    (But I don’t agree with him re nothing good on BBC Radio nowadays. There is good stuff, if you know where to look. ‘Round Midnight’ on radio 3 for example.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobar03
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many comment on the quality of music selection and curation, often highlighting live performances as a standout feature.
Listeners appreciate the vibrant mix of music and personal stories, finding the content engaging and authentic.
The host's passion and knowledge about music and culture resonate well with the audience, making for a unique listening experience.
Positive feedback frequently reflects listeners' nostalgia for the host's earlier work and their longing for more frequent episodes.

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ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 36 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Q: Have you made a pilgrimage to New Orleans yet?
Greg expressed a desire to visit but mentioned he hasn't had the funds to do so yet.
ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 36 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Q: How did you come to this kind of American roots music?
Greg discovered it through his interest in heavy metal and working backwards, finding blues influences that led him to explore the genre.
ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 33 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Q: What was that first one called?
James talks about his first song titled 'Cougsie's Cakewalk', which was inspired by a friend.
ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 33 – SHORT (FREE) VERSION
Q: How did all this begin?
James shares that he started playing guitar at the age of 10 and was inspired by The Beatles and other iconic musicians.
ANDY KERSHAW PODCAST 26 FREE VERSION
Q: Martin, lovely to see you. Thanks very much for coming over. I know you had a gig in Manchester last night. How did it go?
It was lovely. It was at the Stoller Hall, you know, it was a brand new venue.

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