
Songwriters & Tour Riders
Songwriters & Tour Riders is a music podcast from KOSU, focusing on musicians coming from Oklahoma and those just passing through. Join host Matthew Viriyapah as musicians tell stories of recording, touring and living as artists.
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Oklahoma singer-songwriter Samantha Crain's new album Gumshoe reflects her own journey to solve the mystery of being a lone wolf but wanting to find community.
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Oklahoma indie musician Johnny Manchild is the latest guest on KOSU's music podcast Songwriters & Tour Riders.
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Rolling Stone writer and New York Times editor Josh Crutchmer has spent years in the Red Dirt music scene, from the back of bars and concert halls to being on stage at Cain's Ballroom.
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Tulsa band Wilderado had a whirlwind of a summer. They were featured in blockbuster movie Twisters, both on the soundtrack and on screen. Fresh off the release of their second album, Talker, they headlined a sold-out show at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa.
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In this episode of Songwriters & Tour Riders, hear Mike McClure, JJ Lester, and Kelley Green talk about what it was like returning to the studio for their latest album, playing Stillwater, and why they prefer being called the "uncles" of the Red Dirt scene.
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In this episode, hear folk singer Willi Carlisle talk about his new album, moving to Arkansas, and his favorite Oklahoma story.
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In this episode, hear King Cabbage Brass Band founder Gregory Fallis talk about the culture of Mardi Gras and New Orleans brass band music, and starting his own brass band in Tulsa.
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Punk band Skating Polly have released a double LP titled Chaos County Line. Hear Kelli Mayo talk about writing the album, and how after years of being in a band with her siblings, they're finally getting more honest with their lyrics.
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Kyle Bradley was raised in Piedmont, Oklahoma. His alter-ego, Thunder Jackson, was born in Los Angeles, California, after years of playing in smoky bars and busking since he was a teenager.
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The Lone Bellow's lead singer and guitarist, Zach Williams, spoke with Matthew Viriyapah just before they started their first tour of 2023. Their latest album is titled Love Songs for Losers and was recorded in Roy Orbison's former home.