A Country Song A Day #5: 'Cactus' by... David Bowie?

S1E6: Devil's Dream Pt I

Season 1 Episode 6: Devil's Dream Pt I (STORY ONLY) Fans of 'The Lore of the Eternal West', your moment has arrived! Enjoy a whole episode of... story time, with little else! Our next 'What the... Country?' part, complete with 'Episode Main' and 'Learn 2 Write' will be out in two weeks. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuEqIPjjso] Read the story on our blog: https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/3378512175330641548 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/3378512175330641548] All sfx sourced from: https://freesfx.co.uk/ [https://freesfx.co.uk/] *** MUSIC CREDITS *** Music written and performed by Panos K: Intro/Outro: 'Rhymeless Sonata' 'Pensive Part I'* *Drum loop for 'Pensive' courtesy of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuEqIPjjso [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuEqIPjjso] Bass by Paraskevi K Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1957735/support]

A Country Song A Day #5: 'Cactus' by... David Bowie?

This is the last part of our mini series 'A Country Song A Day'. As a farewell to this impromptu format, we picked a David Bowie cover of a Pixies song that has a definite Southern flavour to it! The rest of the season 'What the... Country?' will be back on the Tuesday after the next! Stay tuned... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow [https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow] 'Cactus' Lyrics: https://genius.com/David-bowie-cactus-lyrics [https://genius.com/David-bowie-cactus-lyrics] Diffuser article: https://diffuser.fm/david-bowie-heathen-album/ [https://diffuser.fm/david-bowie-heathen-album/] All sound effects sourced from: https://freesfx.co.uk/ [https://freesfx.co.uk/] Thumbnail photo courtesy of: https://unsplash.com/@sara_the_freek [https://unsplash.com/@sara_the_freek]   MUSIC CREDITS: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash) Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1957735/support]

A Country Song A Day #4: 'Propane' by Brei Carter

Day 4 is... Brei Carter Day! And our song pick is... 'Propane'! Check out this rising Nashville Artist: https://breicarter.com/ [https://breicarter.com/] Here's our Carter playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MXGU4msSOtQiE1dRB4k26?si=17bed2a77a6e4d40 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MXGU4msSOtQiE1dRB4k26?si=17bed2a77a6e4d40] Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow [https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow] All sound effects sourced from: https://freesfx.co.uk/ [https://freesfx.co.uk/] Thumbnail photo sourced from: https://unsplash.com/@joshuas [https://unsplash.com/@joshuas] MUSIC CREDITS: Intro: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash) Outro: 'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick's instructional book 'Bluegrass Banjo') Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1957735/support]

A Country Song A Day #3: Is 'Indian Outlaw' A Racist Song?

On Day 3, our mini series takes a decidedly darker turn. Today's topic is controversial '90s Country hit 'Indian Outlaw'... Join me in unpacking its racial baggage with a cup of coffee in hand! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow [https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow] Access our sources here: https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/07/a-country-song-day-day-3.html [https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/07/a-country-song-day-day-3.html] All sound effects sourced from: https://freesfx.co.uk/ [https://freesfx.co.uk/] Thumbnail photo courtesy of: https://unsplash.com/@bostonpubliclibrary [https://unsplash.com/@bostonpubliclibrary] MUSIC CREDITS: Intro: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash) Music Break: 'Sound Of Hound' (teaser) Tweet Background: 'Pianjo' Outro: 'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick's instructional book 'Bluegrass Banjo') Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1957735/support]

A Country Song A Day #2: 'Castles' by The Devil Makes Three

Day 2 of the mini series gives you the highlights of 'Castles', answering the questions: * Why listen to this song? *What time of day is it most suited for? *What drink to accompany it with? *Any further listening recommendations? Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow [https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow] 'Chains Are Broken' announcement: https://thedevilmakesthree.com/news/2018/6/4/new-album-chains-are-broken-out-august-24-2018 [https://thedevilmakesthree.com/news/2018/6/4/new-album-chains-are-broken-out-august-24-2018] Album review: https://www.popmatters.com/devil-makes-three-chains-are-broken-2597210514.html [https://www.popmatters.com/devil-makes-three-chains-are-broken-2597210514.html] PCM interview: Pt I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgyL0V6830 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgyL0V6830 ]Pt II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6fybpJLsAw&t=165s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6fybpJLsAw&t=165s] Our Dark Country episode: https://themidnightbanjoshow.buzzsprout.com/1957735/10651627-s1e5-3-a-m [https://themidnightbanjoshow.buzzsprout.com/1957735/10651627-s1e5-3-a-m] All sound effects sourced from: https://freesfx.co.uk/ [https://freesfx.co.uk/] Thumbnail courtesy of: https://unsplash.com/@knowniko [https://unsplash.com/@knowniko]   MUSIC CREDITS: Intro: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash) Outro: 'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick's instructional book 'Bluegrass Banjo') Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1957735/support]