Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.
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Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.
Steve Poltz | Santa Cruz, Saul Bellow, and Kidnapping John Prine
Americana Podcast
52 minutes 2 seconds
6 months ago
Steve Poltz | Santa Cruz, Saul Bellow, and Kidnapping John Prine
In this episode of Americana Podcast, singer-songwriter Steve Poltz is spotlighted for his unique blend of storytelling, humor, and unpredictability that challenges the boundaries of American roots music. Known for co-writing Jewel’s hit You Were Meant for Me, Poltz’s career spans decades and defies easy categorization, blending folk traditions with playful innovation. The episode also features a live performance and delves into how Poltz bridges DIY folk-punk with Americana’s narrative legacy
Americana Podcast
Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.
