Salty Dog Blues N Roots Podcast

DRIFTER takes you on a musical road trip through deep blues, roots, boogie and Americana, featuring legends including John Lee Hooker, Bob Dylan, J.D. Simo and Matt Schofield alongside some of Australia's finest independent artists. This month's journey includes new music from Travis Winters Band, Greg Nunan, Dan Dinnen & Shorty, Gwyn Ashton, Aaron Pollock, Shane Flew & Matt Ross, Mojo Bluesmen an...

This week on the MAGNET Podcast we're rolling out a rich mix of blues, roots, Americana and soulful grooves from both sides of the Pacific. We've got fresh cuts from Lecia Louise, Kathleen Halloran, Karen Lee Andrews, Heavy Medicine and Jesse Valach N The Testaments flying the Australian flag, alongside legends and favourites including Robert Finley, Lucinda Williams, Gov't Mule, James McMurtry, J...

Visit: www.salty.com.au Fresh cuts and deep grooves — from San Pedro Slim’s back-alley swing to brand new heat from Lecia Louise. A nod to Chris Wilson, some Barnett bite, Neil Young’s timeless riff, and a strong Aussie thread with Lloyd Spiegel, Clayton Doley and The Stomp N Ramblers. Blues, roots, soul — a bit of grit, a bit of grease… and it all lands hard. SPARK — turn it up and let it burn. P...

Visit: www.salty.com.au We open this week with a short tribute to the late John Hammond — a player who stayed true to the roots and never overplayed it. A couple of his tracks to get things underway. After that, it’s a well-balanced set — a mix of older cuts, newer releases, and a strong Australian showing. You’ll hear Dan Dinnen N Shorty, Julian James N Moonshine State, Jen Mize N Rough N Tumble,...

Visit: www.salty.com.au The LOWDOWN is loaded. We kick off with Kirk Fletcher and Eric Johanson laying down serious intent. Then we roll through local heat — Shane Pacey, Kara Grainger, Stefan Hauk, The McNaMarr Project, Suzannah Espie — proper homegrown soul in the mix. There’s grit from Walter Trout, class from John Mayall, texture from Yasmin Williams, and two late-night postcards from Tom Wait...

Visit: www.salty.com.au BACKLINE is back for January tone hounds. We roll from raw modern blues and roots through to the deep catalogue — Eddie Taylor talking big-town truths, Johnny Winter cutting sharp, Jimmie Vaughan riding that groove like he always does. There’s plenty of local fire running through this set too — Ash Grunwald, Stefan Hauk, Damon Smith, Fiona Boyes with Chris Wilson and Hubert...

Visit: www.salty.com.au ROOTSTOCK — Another two hours of the best in blues n roots. No sleigh bells here — just deep roots and honest tone. This episode digs into Little Walter lineage, Southern soul, gospel fire and late-night grooves — Billy Branch, Jimmy Burns, Blind Boys of Alabama, Curtis Salgado, Neil Young and more. Plenty of love for Australian releases too — Lloyd Spiegel, Stars, The Blow...

Visit: www.salty.com.au EXTENSION — the Dawg’s latest sonic safari — rolls out a killer set of blues and roots, stretching from the Delta to Down Under. Charlie Musselwhite opens the gate with Storm Warning, Buddy Guy’s still got Love On A Budget, and Robert Plant’s back on the road with Chevrolet. Aussie homegrown heroes are flying the flag too — Fats Wah Wah, Lloyd Spiegel, Brooke Taylor, Tex Pe...

Visit: www.salty.com.au PROMOTER – a curated journey through the sound and soul of contemporary blues and roots. This edition traces the lineage from Johnnie Johnson’s piano-driven swagger to the precision of Stevie Ray Vaughan, showcasing a collection that bridges classic traditions and modern craft. New works from JD McPherson, Jaimi Faulkner, Jad Tariq and Rodney Crowell highlight the evolving...

Visit: www.salty.com.au Roll with VENTURE — a blues‑roots ride spinning fresh grooves & timeless cuts. (** Australia) 2025 new music from Big Shoes, ** Blackjacks, ** Collard Greens N Gravy, ** Rod Paine N The Fulltime Lovers, ** Hana & Jessie‑Lee’s Bad Habits, Kimmie Rhodes, Connor Selby, ** Aaron Pollock, Patrick Sweany, Kathleen Edwards w. Jason Isbell, and ** Sweet Talk. Plus a mess of groove...

Visit: www.salty.com.au TUMBLE – New blues and roots podcast out now! Roll with TUMBLE — a blues-roots ride mixing fresh finds & timeless cuts. 2025 drops from Kirk Fletcher, Gina Coleman, Tony Holiday & Eddie 9V, Raphel Wressnig, Willie Buck & Bob Corritore, Yates McKendree, Hayes Carll, Dug + Dennis Gruenling keep the year buzzing. Aussie blues and roots front & centre with Gwyn Ashton, Hat Fitz...

Visit: www.salty.com.au BRUSHED – New blues and roots podcast out now! This week, we slide into a smouldering mix of rhythm and grit — BRUSHED brings together deep cuts and bright sparks, with a sly nod to soul-drenched blues, outlaw roots, and alt-folk finesse. From the smooth swagger of Jamie McLean Band to the smoky gospel stomp of North Mississippi Allstars, this playlist pulls no punches. And...

Visit: www.salty.com.au On CRUNCH, we’re dialling in the distortion, kicking up the soul, and easing back into some American slow-burners. From Ian Siegal N Johnny Mastro’s swamp-fired 'Balling The Jack' to Sweet Talk’s full-tilt psych-blues rattle 'Have I Gone F&n Crazy?', this episode swings hard and lands smooth. We spotlight a stellar crew of Australian artists: Sweet Talk, Gwyn Ashton, Checke...

Visit: www.salty.com.au The SCRATCH Blues N Roots podcast digs deep with guitar grit, soul stompers, and swampy grooves. Slide in and and roll with The Sharp’s “Scratch My Back”, get bent with Rod Paine N The Fulltime Lovers, and roll through the boogie from John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. New cuts from Esther Rose, Jeffery Martin, and the mighty James McMurtry, while GA-20, Doug MacLeod, and De...

Visit: www.salty.com.au New Episode Out Now – BANNER Salty Dog Blues N Roots Podcast – 2 hours of premium blues and roots from Australia and beyond. Tune into BANNER, a deep-cut journey across soulful grooves, back porch blues, swampy soul, and roots-drenched brilliance. This two-hour set weaves legends and rising voices from both sides of the globe—with standout Australian talent in the spotlight...

Visit: www.salty.com.au The TRIM Podcast – where timeless roots, independent voices, and modern blues converge. We journey across the gritty backroads and soulful skylines of blues, folk, and Americana with a handpicked lineup of artists pushing tradition forward. From Cedric Burnside’s raw Hill Country pulse to Fenn Wilson’s poetic Australian resonance, and legends like Bob and Neil, the playlist...

Visit: www.salty.com.au We're rovin around the blues, roots and alt-country tone hounds. It don't get a ride if it ain't got that vibe. A mess-o mighty fine cuts. Tracks from Moses Patrou, Reed Turchi, Jesse Valach N Blues Roulette, Tim Lothar N The Mojo, Mitch Woods, Lecia Louise, Dave Steel, Ange Boxall, Kai Strauss, Kelly Joe Phelps, Cristina Vane, Hana N Jesse-Lee's Bad Habits, Hexham Heads, H...

Visit: www.salty.com.au No ride here to the 50's, just one or two - but OMG it's cool! THE 58's is a genre hopping douse of goodness. Cuts from Mitch Ryder, Samantha Fish, Bob Lanza, Stormcellar, Southern Avenue, Little Feat, Lecia Louise, Steve Mondel, Watchhouse, Wareen Haynes, Richard Thompson, Neil Young, Nathan Beretta, Jen Mize, Lucinda Williams, Esther Phillips, Clayton Doley, Jason Isbell,...

Visit: www.salty.com.au On the mineral show we get down to the base metal. Two hours of swamp, boogie and soulful roots and blues tone hounds. Indeed! Great cuts from Gerry Hundt, Pieta Brown, Tab Benoit, Sonny Gullage, Pete Cornelius, Louis King, Sweet Felicia, Murray McLauchan, Van Walker, Warren Zevon, Zed Charles, Reckoners, Shawn Kellerman, Smoke Stack Rhino, Will Wilde, 49 Winchester, John W...

Salty Dog's RUMBLE Podcast, January 2025 Welcome to the RUMBLE where we track down some mighty fine tunes for ya. The show is dedicated to the late ANDREW KRUGER who recently passed. RIP mate. Andrew was an internationally respected journalist and innovator. In addition he was one of the first subscribers to the Salty Dog Blues N Roots podcast back in 2005/6 and supported the show for just on twen...

Salty Dog's HAZE Podcast, January 2025 We are coming out of the HAZE from the seasons cheers tone hounds. So what better way than with a mess o fine toons to kick us into twenty twenty five. Cuts from Lothar Nabde Schack, Otis Namrell, Kuther Allison, Baker Smith Gamble, Steely Dan, McNaMarr Project, Paul Butterfield, Tony Jow White, Wilson Diesel, Richard Thompson, MOntio Amundson, Nick Charles,...

Salty Dog's SEASONS Podcast, December 2024 The best of the SEASONS to you tone hounds! This time we take out another year with some mighty fine cuts for your holiday listening season. Cuts from Rick Vito, The Sharp, 63 Deluxe, Rag N Bone Man, Allman Brothers Band, Zechariah Lloyd, The Brother Brothers, Samantha Fish N Jesse Dayton, Vanilla Fudge, Black Sorrows, Geoff Achison, The Tex Pistols, Bere...

Salty Dog's RAVEN Podcast, December 2024 I asked AI to write me a poem about Ravens and the Salty Dog Podcast, here's the word salad, ha ha: Under a sky of shadowed hues, Fly the ravens, with tales to choose. Their wings, a whisper, a velvet tune, Carrying secrets to the moon. And down below, where roots run deep, Salt dogs howl, and stories seep. In bluesy growls, the podcast sings, Of buried tru...

Salty Dog's FAME Podcast, November 2024 Well it's either fortune or fame, but neither of them are to be what they claim! Some have both, some have very little - but all great cuts this time tone hounds. Tracks from John Primer, Bob Corritore, Rag N Bone Man, GA-20, The Mezcaltones, Taj Mahal, Colin James, Glenn Musto, Johnny Burgin, Robben Ford, Bob Dylan, Kerri Simpson, Paulie Bignell, Loose Catt...

Salty Dog's POLKA DOT Podcast, October 2024 Here we go, joining the dots syndicators. What is revealed? why a mess o blues n roots to satisfy your desire for tone! Great cuts from Dig 3, Rag N Bone Man, Colin James, Eddie V6, Dana Immanuel, Baker Smith Gamble, Chris Russell, Ray Beadle, Adrianne Lenker, Bettye LaVette, James Luther Dickinson, Lurrie Bell, Moody Smith, The Drones, Sweet Felicia N D...