The String
WMOT/Roots Radio 89.5 FMThe String is weekly think radio featuring conversations and features on culture, media and American music - anchored by veteran journalist and broadcaster Craig Havighurst. Music makers, enablers, instigators and documentarians are featured with enough time to go deep and burrow into issues, while letting the music play too. Music news, previews, Time Machine Tape and 90 Second Spins round out th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsSociety & CultureArts | |||
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Episode 360: Andy Leftwich was a Tennessee string picking prodigy who crushed it at fiddle competitions and was working by his late teens. Then, before he turned twenty, he was offered a job (on stage no less) by legend Ricky Skaggs. For 15 years wit... more
Episode 359: We love it when great things happen to good people, especially when the story is a total surprise, and that's what's been going on with Alabama-raised singer and songwriter Kashus Culpepper. He'd never been on a stage or played the guita... more
Episode 358: Fifteen years into their close and literally harmonious relationship, Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale sound as satisfied and enriched as ever by the audience and aura they've established in Americana music. The Milk Carton Kids name was... more
Episode 357: Liam Duncan grew up in the small city of Brandon, Manitoba and moved to the provincial capitol and musical hotbed of Winnipeg as soon as he could, thinking he might be a session musician and sideman. But post pandemic, he's been Boy Gold... more
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I can’t believe what a good interviewer Craig is. His questions are insightful and thoughtful, and he obviously puts guests at ease with his easy manner. His critiques are intelligent and make me want to go out and buy music from almost everyone he talks with or about. Keep it up, Craig!
Apple Podcasts5KatyGLibrarian
United States2 years ago - Jerry Garcia episode is a classic
The Jerry Garcia episode is the best podcast episode (of any type) this year. The three part structure, interviews and analysis are supurb. Lots of great new info here. I’m keeping this episode and telln’ all my friends about it. Tks.
Apple Podcasts5pwb in dcUnited States2 years ago - Craig is a fount of music wisdom
So good!
Apple Podcasts5StopeNastyUnited States3 years ago - Wonderful Todd Snider interview!
Questions I’ve never heard him asked… very intimate discussion. Thank you, Craig!
Apple Podcasts5Rick ShanleyUnited States4 years ago - Great show!
I loved the episode on Tulsa. Looking forward to the Blonde on Blonde episode as well as many others.
Apple Podcasts5tomgentry9796United States7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #186 |  Australia/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Japan/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  Norway/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  Finland/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  Brazil/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Ireland/Arts/Performing Arts |
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A thoughtful culture-and-music program that centers on American roots, folk, and Americana. Each episode features in-depth conversations with musicians, songwriters, and industry voices, often exploring artistic journey, creative process, and the cultural context of their work while letting the music take the spotlight. Guests span bluegrass, country, jazz-inflected roots, and related scenes, with a steady thread of storytelling, community, and the labor behind making influential, enduring music. A standout feature is the host's ability to surface personal narratives and industry perspectives in a way that's approachable for listeners—making the show valuable for music fans, industry professionals, and potential sponsors seeking authentic m... more
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Recent guests on The String include:
1. Kashus Culpepper
2. Kenneth Pattengale
3. Joey Ryan
4. Liam Duncan
5. Kevin Martin
6. Chris Pandolfi
7. Jeremy Garrett
8. Andy Falco
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