State of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast

It's a very special week here on SOA as we sit down with none other than Warren Haynes! We discuss his latest project, "Dreams & Songs," the early days of Gov't Mule and his three-decade relationship with The Crowes. It's a great conversation you won't want to miss!

SOA's Smash or Trash is back for another installment! This time, we're joined by our dear friend and R4 Podcast compatriate Lou Fugaro for his take on a playlist specially curated by Ian and Producer Jason. How will Lou fare? Tune in to find out!

This week, SOA is thrilled to welcome Tony Leone to the program! Before his current gig as drummer for the renown Little Feat, Tony was a member of both Chris Robinson Brotherhood and As The Crow Flies. We talk about all these things and more during our conversation...you definitely don't want to miss it!

This week on SOA, we take a moment to commemorate the 25th anniversary of one of The Black Crowes' most divisive albums, "Lions!" We chat a bit about what led up to the album as well as the ensuing tour, then we get to one of our favorite exercises: reimagining the album! It's a celebration you won't want to miss!

This week, SOA is proud to welcome Colin & John-Angus MacDonald of The Trews! We sit down with the guys to discuss their two decade-plus career, including their ongoing relationship with The Crowes universe. It's a really great chat you won't want to miss!

SOA Mach II is back and taking on the daunting task of creating The Ultimate Black Crowes Album! 12 tracks drawn from 12 studio albums , complete with a set of somewhat problematic guidelines. Join Ian, Shawn, Jason and special guest Professor Ray Perme and see which tracks make the final cut!

SOA Mach II launches with a return to a topic we first addressed way back in Episode 03: our favorite Rich Robinson riffs! Ian, Shawn and Jason walk through their favorites from RR and discuss what makes them such gems to the catalog and to rock music in general! Check it out!

It's the end of an era as after seven years as co-host, David Hudson announces his departure from the podcast. Join us as we say a proper and heartfelt farewell to our friend, the one affectionately known as Huddy.

This week on SOA: We return to the "Album Into EP" concept but with a borrowed twist! Check it out to see what songs make the cut...

It's release day here at SOA as Ian, Shawn and Jason sit down to go track-by-track on the Crowes' newest album, "A Pound of Feathers!" Check it out!

It's March Madness time as SOA puts its own spin on the annual sporting event with Crowe-Madness! We took to Patreon to select 16 Crowes show openers to whittle down to an overall champion and had a ton of fun in the process! This episode was recorded live with the Patreon community participating and we hope you enjoy the result!

This week on SOA: Ian, Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn revisit the 1997 European tour to discuss the 2/19/97 show at Elysee Montmartre in Paris, performed 29 years ago on this episode's release date! It's a music nerd deep dive you won't want to miss!

We're back with another entry into our ongoing "Under Review" series! Before we get started, Ian and Producer Jason check in on some TBC current events, including new music and the tour with Whiskey Myers. Then things give way to Ian and special guest Steve Sumner as they break down Rich Robinson's 2016 solo album, "Flux," in honor of its 10th anniversary this year. Check it out!

Happy New Year! State of Amorica is back with our first episode of 2026 in which we attempt to turn the 2010 double album "Croweology" into a 6-track EP! Judging Ian and David's lists is special guest Adam Ashman, a long time Patreon member. Who will win this round? Tune in to find out!

2425 days in the making...State of Amorica finally welcomes Chris Robinson to the program.

This week on SOA, we dig into the results of our Patreon "Drop/Best" survey, in which we polled the Patrons to find out which song they would drop from each Crowes album and which song best represents each Crowes album! The full crew weighs in with their own picks in a music nerd fest of epic proportions. You don't want to miss this one!

This week on SOA, Ian and Producer Jason bring you The Ultimate Beacon 95 Set! Originally an installment of our Patreon-exclusive Patreon Radio Live series, the guys take all the setlists from the infamous 5-night NYC stand and craft their ultimate one set "best of!" Tune in to find out how they did! (If you enjoy listening to this glimpse into the Patreon Radio Live series, considering joining th...

It's an exciting week on SOA as we sit down and discuss "The Marie Laveau Sessions" from the deluxe edition "Amorica" box set, arriving November 14th! You won't want to miss a single second of this one, Amoricans!

SOA is back with an all new episode! This week, David, Ian and Producer Jason sit down and share some of their favorite live performances featuring a guest sit-in by Chris Robinson! This episode was recorded live before an audience of Patreon members and features for the first time the complete songs involved in the discussion. Check it out!

We're back with a very special BONUS episode featuring a return visit from none other than Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers! Oliver sits down with Ian to discuss the band's latest album, "Puff of Smoke," as well as the band's in-studio process, live performances and much more. Check it out!

On an all-new episode of State of Amorica, the entire crew sits down for an in-depth chat with current Crowes keyboardist Erik Deutsch! We discuss his time with the band, his career leading up to this point and his latest solo release, "This Was Then," available on all streaming platforms now. Check it out, you won't want to miss this great chat!

Welcome back to an all-new episode of SOA! Today marks six years since the world lost the wonderful Neal Casal, a man whose musical talents paired with his gentle soul to make a truly unique human being. For this episode, we sit down with Gary Waldman, Neal's former manager and current archivist for the Neal Casal Music Foundation. We discuss the latest archival release, a collection of rare demo...

Episode 134: Anatomy Of A Song - Volume IV: Thorn In My Pride (with Jeff Massey) by State of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast

Welcome to an all-new episode of SOA! After the first "Album To EP" installment with Amorica, David and Ian now attempt to do the same with Three Snakes and One Charm!

Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This week, Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn grab the keys and take the show for their own ride as they sit down with Tyler Armstrong and TJ Steinwart from recent Crowes support act, The Band Feel! It's a really great conversation you won't want to miss a minute of!