"Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett (Chris Shiflett)

This week Chris continues his conversation with Peter Case.

Ashley McBryde & John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) stop by to discuss making "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville."

The Balladeer herself, Lori McKenna, zooms in from Massachusetts to reveal all her deepest, darkest songwriting secrets!!

Chris chats with Old Dominion (Trevor, Matthew, Geoff, Whit & Brad) about van tours, the songwriting culture of Nashville, and finding inspiration in a Huey Lewis & The News concert, on this weeks episode of "Walking The Floor."  Also, don't miss their acoustic performance at the end of new song, "Not Everything's About You!"

Americana Music Association lifetime achievement award-winning Delbert McClinton gives us the full oral history of all things Delbert McClinton!!

Producer Dave Cobb welcomes Chris into legendary RCA Studio A for a conversation ranging from topics such as Shooter Jennings advice to embrace his roots, to being a stranger on the town in Nashville, to his love of classic guitars like the Kramer "Baretta."

Jaime Wyatt's great-grandparents were country musicians in Bakersfield, CA which means that she has a direct bloodline connection to the Bakersfield Sound!!  On top of that we had a lovely chat, topped off by her acoustic rendition of "Your Loving Saves Me" from her recent album "Felony Blues."

Chris and Americana veteran Tim Easton get down to the nitty gritty in this open and honest discussion.

Alabama bred soul crooner Anderson East takes a break after soundcheck in the middle of an endless tour to chat with Chris about his career and life.

Flint, Michigan's Whitey Morgan holds forth on the honky-tonk highway, opening shows for Bob Seger, and of course, GM!

This episode has a nasty groove courtesy of rock'n'roll drumming legend Mr. Tommy Lee!!!

Amanda Shires talks Western Swing, balancing parenting with touring, & how showing up with gear that works sometimes is all you need to land a gig, on this weeks "Walking The Floor!"

Morgan Wade discusses her journey through the music biz as well as the joy of eating red velvet cupcakes while ultra-running!

Bob Mould is one of the most influential singer/songwriter/guitar players to ever come out of punk & indie rock.  On this weeks episode he runs us through the years, from growing up to Husker Du to Sugar to his long running solo career (plus we even squeeze in some wrestling!).

Will Hoge is the people's champion!!  Not one of those paper titlists...

Bluegrass guitar slinger Billy Strings gives me a lesson in hot licks and fishing on acid on this weeks episode!!

Listen in as Chris and Eli "Paperboy" Reed talk about old school American soul music, juke joints, gospel, songwriting, recording techniques and more!

Listen in as Chris and Spike sip espresso on the back porch and chit chat about Pittsburgh, dive bars, and the art of picking cover tunes!

One of the true pioneers of pro skateboarding, Steve Caballero, goes deep from the comfort of his living room on such topics as classic cars, painting, family, re-learning old skate tricks, and of course, the gnar factor!

Chris closes out 2015 interviewing LA punk rock legend Steven McDonald (Redd Kross)

This week's guest is Rhett Miller, singer/songwriter/guitarist for alt-country legends Old 97's!

Chris talks to longtime surf filmmaker, Jack McCoy, about all things surfing, stoke and aloha!

This week's episode is an interview with the owners of Chicago-based Insurgent Country label Bloodshot Records, Rob and Nan.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with Grammy award winning Country singer / guitarist Brad Paisley.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with Grammy award winning country singer Brad Paisley.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with alternative country singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with pro surfer Conner Coffin.

Andrew Stockdale, the mastermind behind Australia's "Wolfmother," battled sickness and promotional mayhem to sit with Chris and discuss making records, hoarding, effect pedals, and Byron Bay surfing tips.

Country music superstar Dierks Bentley talks with Chris about everything from songwriting, to moving to Nashville, to listening to Hank Williams Jr. sing "Man To Man," to the making of his new album, and more. To pre-order Dierks Bentley "Black" go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black/id1097283381

This week Chris talks to actor/musician Sam Palladio from the hit tv show "Nashville" about how a Brit got the gig playing a Texas country singer, his first big break in a Barry Manilow themed musical, and of course, Santa Barbara slang.

This week Chris talks surfing, skating & Country music with Kip Moore.

Taylor Goldsmith from Dawes goes deep on subjects like songwriting, growing up in Malibu, and how his band has the most mispronounced name in rock'n'roll!

This week Chris talks with punk rock gentleman, John Doe, from the band X, about his new record and book. Plus, John was nice enough to let Chris sit-in for a couple tunes at the end. Yee haw!!

This week Sara Watkins breaks the stranglehold of white male dominance on "Walking The Floor." Oh ya, she also plays an amazing tune at the end. And we talked about Largo... not to mention how in the heck she started playing music so young... and more!

On this week's episode, Chris catches up with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Jason Isbell, backstage at The Greek.

Singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham discusses everything from riding bulls to playing honky-tonks to moving to Los Angeles and getting a record deal, on this week's "Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett.

This week Chris interviews upright bass specialist Kevin Smith (Willie Nelson Family Band)

Check out all the tour dates & ticket info on www.chrisshiflettmusic.com!!!  Also, new track "This Ol' World" goes up in all the digital distros today!!!!  Give it a spin!!

Matt Stoller, author of "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy," explains why you should be thinking about anti-trust enforcement in these whacky times!!

This interview was recorded on the eve of the release of Hailey Whitters latest record, "Raised."  The corn queen holds forth on all things Iowa and Country Music...

Josh and Sam from Greta Van Fleet zoom in to discuss their new record "The Battle At Garden's Gate" and defend themselves against the accusation that they sound like Kingdom Come!

Kentucky native Leah Blevins zooms in to discuss her debut record, "First Time Feeling!"

Singer/songwriter Robert Ellis might be my long lost cousin (by way of marriage, twice removed).  He's also a phenomenal guitar player and we get deep in the weeds talking shop on this episode.  Stay tuned to the end for his acoustic rendition of "Drivin'" from his self-titled latest record.  

Andrew Leahey runs through the ups and downs of his life as frontman of The Homestead (as well as part-time sideman and sometime music journalist) on this weeks Walking The Floor!  Stay tuned all the way to the end for a brand new unreleased song.

Wesley & Jeremiah from The Lumineers came all the way from Denver by way of New Jersey via the entire world for this wonderful, first interview at the all-new and improved "Walking The Floor" World Headquarters!!!

The boys from Quaker City Night Hawks bring their Texas boogie into "Walking The Floor's" temporary SXSW headquarters for a respite from the mayhem of Austin.

Country Music superstar Lee Ann Womack hangs out with Chris in "Music City" Nashville, TN ahead of the release of her new record, "The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone."

Long time singer/guitarist with Alison Krauss & Union Station, Dan Tyminski, stops by to chat about his recent solo record "Southern Gothic," as well as maintaining his anonymity while enjoying massive success, in the form of hit songs like "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Hey Brother!"

Alex Williams discusses his debut release "Better Than Myself" as well as the fact that if you flip his Waylon Jennings tattoo upside down it stands for "Mariah Carey!"

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This week Dale Watson, honky-tonk maverick, “Ameripolitan" singer/songwriter, strums tune and talks shop with Chris Shiflett.

Thomas Frank is an author and historian. He wrote the critically acclaimed book, "What's The Matter With Kansas?" and is currently a columnist at Salon.com: http://www.salon.com/writer/thomas_frank

Bluegrass-ripper, singer-songwriter, Molly Tuttle takes us on a journey from Bill Monroe to the Grateful Dead all the way to Operation Ivy and back again!!

Minneapolis' veteran Americana band The Jayhawks are this weeks guests!

For a guy that got a late start in music, Sam Outlaw has wasted no time in making his mark in the world of Americana, as evidenced by his fantastic new record, "Tenderheart" and the Hank Williams tune he croons at the end of this interview.

My new record "Hard Lessons" is out everywhere today June 14, 2019!!!!!!!!!  Go buy it or stream it or whatever you do at chrisshiflettmusic.com!!!!

On the eve of her debut record release, Jade Jackson runs us through small town California life, growing up without the internet, being discovered by Mike Ness (Social D), and more!

Irish singer/songwriter Imelda May has gone from underage teenager singing in bars around Dublin to international artist making music with T-Bone Burnett and Jeff Beck.  Stay tuned to the end for an acoustic rendition of "The Girl I Used To Be."

Slim Jim Phantom declares that the Stray Cats were more country than anyone!  Plus we talk about his new book, "A Stray Cat Struts: My Life As A Rockabilly Rebel," his love of jazz and prog, and all things rockabilly.

Pokey Lafarge didn't want to play music as a teenager because he thought it would be too easy.  Now he plays hundreds of gigs a year... and started out busking all over the country... Makes you wonder what he thought was hard??

Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly discusses his life, career & new record "Life Is Fine."

Chris and Satsang chew the fat on everything from the joys of Bad Religion to green beret snipers to sobriety to fly fishing in Montana!

What do you get if you cross Puddle Of Mudd with Eric Church and then throw in some arrowheads that you found on the banks of the Cumberland??  HARDY of course!!

On the heels of their latest release, Bridget & Mike from Lake Street Dive stop by to discuss all things related to jazz and Dungeons & Dragons!

Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Guitar Shredder Butch Walker takes us through his days as a young buck in small town Georgia to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood to becoming one of the most sought after producers in the biz!!

Comedian Jim Breuer takes me through his love of all things Heavy Metal and comedy (and of course, being a dad!).

Los Angeles based Americana singer/songwriter Rod Melancon moved to California from his home state of Louisiana to pursue acting, but luckily for us he picked up a guitar along the way and started writing songs!  Ten years later he's just released his fantastic new record, "Southern Gothic."

Louisiana native Tony Joe White brings the swamp down to Walking The Floor!!

8 division world champion boxer, Manny Pacquaio, invites Chris into his home for breakfast and guitar strumming!!

Ben & Emily from Carolina Story sing powerful harmonies and know a lot about white water rafting!!!

Steve Earle gives Chris a masterclass on how to be an outlaw!!!  Plus they talk at length about the greatest football team to ever lace up their boots - ARSENAL FC!!!!!!!!!!

I had the opportunity recently to sit down and discuss policy with Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and we had a great conversation about the chasm between public perception of politics and his actual reforms.  

Sarah Jarosz discusses her journey from small town Texas bluegrass jams to making records and living in NYC on this weeks "Walking The Floor!"

Live from the Westin Nashville during AmericanaFest 2019, Yola discusses the white bro-tracy of Bristol, catching on fire, and the virtues of nerd-ism, on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!

Lead singer from Dawes, Taylor Goldsmith, returns to "Walking The Floor" to discuss their latest record and the unraveling of the world.  Stay tuned til the end for an acoustic rendition of "Crack The Case."

Eastern Kentucky up-and-comer Tyler Childers stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters this week to discuss, among other things, his wonderful new record, "Purgatory."

Kicking off the new year with The War And Treaty (aka Tanya & Michael)!

Up and comer Lillie Mae was literally born into Bluegrass and Country music and on today's episode she shares all the amazing details from her start playing music with her siblings, to being kicked out of the Bluegrass scene, to her time in Jack White's backup band, to ultimately being signed to Third Man Records as a solo artist.

Tommy Emmanuel talks acoustic guitars and Chet Atkins like only a Certified Guitar Player can!

On this week's episode Chris talks to Nicholaus Arson from The Hives about his musical influences, the Swedish eye for vintage style, and making records.  Nick even settles a bet between Chris and his kids.

This week Chris interviews photographer/director/talk show host Sam Jones (off Camera)

Chris has coffee with Jim Lauderdale in a Nashville hotel room and gets all the details on his incredible life and career. Stay tuned till the end to hear a stripped down acoustic version of Jim's classic tune, "The King of Broken Hearts."

Brian Fallon, formerly of Gaslight Anthem, zooms in to discuss mustaches, tank tops, suntans, and why breaking up your band is actually kind of easy sometimes.

On this week's Walking The Floor, Chris talks with country music legend Merle Haggard.

This week Chris talks to singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor Steve Earle.

This week Chris chats with Joe Saunders, grandson of Bakersfield country singer Billy Mize, about his new documentary "Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound."

Psychedelic Cosmic Rock'N'Roller Aaron Lee Tasjan discusses the merits of micro-dose infused songwriting, bedazzled thrift store suits, and playing the role of Johnny Thunders in the reformed NY Dolls on this weeks "Walking The Floor." 

I saw a tiger, and that tigers name was Midland.  Actually it was two tigers and a rental-hawk, and their names were Jess, Cam and Mark.

Canadian singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega stops by to have a chat about her latest ep "Til The Goin' Gets Gone."

This week Chris travels to Oxnard, CA to chat with world famous boxing trainer Robert Garcia about growing up in a boxing family, his transition from fighter to trainer, the upcoming bout between Brandon Rios and Manny Pacquaio and a whole lot more!

At long last, the magnificent Corb Lund joins us on Walking The Floor!!

Walking The Floor returns from winter break with roots rocking legend Dave Alvin!!

Although singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow headlined the Greek the night before, she still managed to show up a few minutes early for our morning interview, which is one of many reasons we think she's super cool!!

From the Hot Band to listening to Dylan Thomas recordings with Guy Clark to performing an acoustic version of "East Houston Blues," we cover a lot of ground with singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell.

Arkansas native Justin Moore stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters ahead of the release of his brand new single, "The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home!"

Philly raised Santa Barbara transplant Dave Hause takes us on a journey from the Hooters to East Coast Hardcore to singer/songwriter and all points in between!

Rayland Baxter shares some pearls of wisdom on marathon writing sessions and voice memo song note organization.

Chris talks to Dicky Barrett from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones sitting in the Floyd's Barber bus parked outside of Fenway about his life, covering everything from Norwood to Hollywood.

Garrett T. Capps was born in San Antone!!!!!

The pride of Dixon, CA, Jon Pardi, zooms in on today's episode to discuss honky-tonk, happy cows and punk rock.