This is the first of a series of shorter, music-intensive shows featuring live performances from last year's Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin, TX. In this episode, James Lee Stanley and John Batdorf showcase their acoustic versions of

Fun-Size 5: Lori Holyfield - Pay Attention

Jun 10th, 2012 10m 51s

On the last day of the Kerrville Folk Festival, here's a recording from the first song circle of the year at Camp Stupid. Sociology professor Dr. Lori Holyfield lays down some musical wisdom.Visit Dr. Holyfield's page at U of Arkansas to learn

Episode 9 - A First Time For Everything

Mar 12th, 2012 36m 40s

This episode, we sit in on the First-Timers showcases at the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) and talk with Charlie Stewart of Handshake Management. Includes live recorded tunes from the following artists:Tony DenikosHamp & JanetDav

Episode 8 - Let's All Go To The Lobby

Dec 21st, 2011 38m 51s

For this episode, John Voorhees sets up his microphone in the lobby of the Austin Midtown Holiday Inn during registration for the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance music conference (SWRFA). Among the passing players are Tom Corbett, Rob Lytle, J

Episode 7 - Monster Jam Session

Oct 30th, 2011 28m 5s

We return with a groovy, ghoulie Halloween episode, featuring monstrous melodies from Kyle Howe, John & Tanya, Joe McClure and Butch Morgan, plus keyboard creepies from Julie Bonk and a little harmonic salvation from Brother Sun!

Quick Update

Sep 27th, 2011 4m 22s

Tomorrow morning I'm heading off to the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin! Here's where we stand.

Fun-Size 4: David Allan - Alone

Sep 15th, 2011 6m 16s

David Allan plays in the Austin area, and I'm still looking to find a good link for him. Great song, though.

Fun-Size 3: Joanna Howerton - River Child

Sep 12th, 2011 8m 43s

Joanna Howerton of the Hill Country Penguins rocks Camp Stupid at the Kerrville Folk Festival with the help of Gary Sapone's searing harmonica.

Fun-Size 2: Bill Oliver - Act Of God

Sep 8th, 2011 6m 24s

I talked with eco-troubadour Bill Oliver back in episode 3 of That's Soundacious, and this is a very timely song about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the "response" of Texas governor (and current Republican Presidential candidate) Rick P

Fun-Size 1: Butch Morgan - Mr. Blue

Sep 6th, 2011 6m 59s

This is the first of several shorter, more frequent episodes of the podcast through the course of September ... and possibly October. Expect Fun-Size shows every Monday and Thursday.The first "Fun-Size" features Claude "Butch" Morgan singing M

Episode 6 - I'm With Stupid

Aug 22nd, 2011 36m 39s

John Voorhees talks with Ken Gaines about the origins of Camp Stupid at the Kerrville Folk Festival and how to know folk music when you hear it. Plus, tunes from Gary Sapone, Hans York, Val D'Alessio and Dave Tinder.Here are the websites of t

Episode 5 - The Wisdom Of Wilcox

Aug 7th, 2011 42m 5s

This is the second half of the interview between pianist-songwriter Allie Farris and former A&M artist and relentless seeker David Wilcox. (Part 1 is in Episode 4.) David's views on the personal journey of songwriting and the importance of list

Episode 4 - The Tao of Dave

Jul 24th, 2011 42m 5s

This is the first half of an extraordinary interview between Allie Farris, a fiercely talented young performer looking for the secrets of songwriting success, and one of my musical heroes, David Wilcox. The end result is not just an overview of

Episode 3 - Collegiality 201 : Advanced Studies

Jul 11th, 2011 30m 26s

In this episode, we hear the second half of our visit with the 2011 finalists of Kerrville Folk Festival's University Songwriters competition. We also get a lesson in KFF history from "eco-troubadour" Bill OliverWant to hear more of this week'

Episode 2 - Collegiality

Jun 26th, 2011 33m 11s

In this episode, we hear the first half of a chat with the 2011 finalists of Kerrville Folk Festival's University Songwriters competition. Plus, there's tunes under the Camp Stupid tent from Phil Lancaster, Julie Bonk and Hans York.Want to hear

Episode 1 - What's Soundacious?

Jun 13th, 2011 28m 58s

John Voorhees tries to give some sort of decent explanation why he should be telling you anything about folk music. He also talks chord progressions with Ken Gaines and chills out with a tune by Andrew Delaney and Julie Bonk.Here are the websi

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