Courtney Hartman talks Della Mae, Standing Rock, her new EP and the weirdest definition of fun ever on Country Pocket

Jack Grelle comes on to discuss grandmas, expectations for women and black lives matter

Jim Lynch filling in for Trevor Christian.

Nov. 1 is the ranting/comedy edition of Country Pocket. Rants about how Chris Stapleton's massive critical and commercial success failed to impact commercial radio, Dan Layus and his shockingly convincing transformation into an Americana star and then a few recent tracks with titles that may describe the upcoming election, such as Parsonsfield's "Everyone Dies"

Nov. 1 is the ranting/comedy edition of Country Pocket. Rants about how Chris Stapleton's massive critical and commercial success failed to impact commercial radio, Dan Layus and his shockingly convincing transformation into an Americana star and then a few recent tracks with titles that may describe the upcoming election, such as Parsonsfield's "Everyone Dies"

Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur chat with me in their dressing room before a show while touring their new album Penny's Farm. They've been at it since 1961 and their song choices here go back even further. Remember to pledge people! Not many songs because we talked an awful lot.

Brennen Leigh talks a couple of her recent albums and a very political song she did trading barbs with Sunny Sweeney. We endorse someone for president and who it is should not surprise anyone who knows my thoughts on music.

Previews for a few killer shows in the area. Rosanne Cash at the Beacon 9/25 with Marc Cohn, Jackson Browne and Eddie Vedder, Charles Bradley at Radio City 9/28, Cody Jinks at Gramercy 9/23 (I'll be attending) and Monica Rizzio at the Brush Barn in Smithtown 10/7. (I'll be hosting)

Alexander Wright calls in to discuss his new project 2Ton Bridge. The eight tracks on the show today all give looks into the minds of some pretty amazing characters from prisoners to those who have lost in love, but it's really his songs about the working man that resonate most of all. 2Ton Bridge is both the name he performs under and the name of the album. Would Shakespeare listen to country music? Listen in and find out.

Andrea Asprelli from Cricket Tell The Weather discusses her new album, "Tell The Story Right," which was just released today. This is a really good one.

Our final Thursday show features music from our guests in the past 7 months as well as clips from their interviews. From this point forward, catch me on Tuesday at noon!

Cole Quest and the City Pickers call in to talk about their debut album full of raging folk grass covers and original character studies. Next, singles from 5 artists including local favorites Parsonsfield and Cricket Tell The Weather. (Andrea will be the guest during my new time slot on Tuesday, September 6.) Finally, a few songs about wandering souls.

Abby Hollander joins us on a phone call in which I discover the meaning of abstract art. I'm being totally serious. Also, selections from other performers at the Long Island Bluegrass Festival, Guy Clark, and Monica Rizzio

Normally I have an explanation or a theme for my playlist. Today I don't. I'm far too tired from climbing Trump Tower to think of one.

Country Pocket turns Concert Billboard with previews of shows by Whitney Rose (Hill Country BBQ, Brooklyn, Aug 5), Parker Millsap (Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Manhattan, Aug 6) Jeff Scroggins & Colorado (Long Island Museum, Stony Brook, Aug 12), and quite a few acts from the Long Island Bluegrass Festival (Tanner Park, Babylon, Aug 20)

Lots of Michael Daves tunes in anticipation of his show at the Long Island Museum tomorrow. Also a few bluegrass albums I've had on repeat lately and a few political tracks.

Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth promotes the Great South Bay Music Festival ahead of his Sunday performance. Also, sample from the three new albums of the I'm With Her tour.

I'm playing 2 songs a piece from 14 performers from Red Wing Roots music festival in Virginia. I'll be there this weekend perhaps picking up a few interviews along the way. For now, enjoy The Steel Wheels and a few of their friends.

Our 4th of July special celebrates everything beautiful, disappointing and even fantastically bizarre about America. 2hr fill for Velvet Room.

Beth Lee of Beth Lee & the Breakups discusses her new album Keep Your Mouth Shut, Lucinda Williams and Johnny Cash flipping the bird. Then, a replay of Sam Outlaw's appearance from last summer to celebrate his show in Manhattan on Monday.