Salty Dog Blues N Roots Podcast
Salty Dog Blues N Roots is a two-hour podcast and radio broadcast that showcases the best Australian and world blues, roots, and alt-country music. Produced by Salty Dog in Melbourne, Australia, the show has been running since April 2005.
Episodes
DRIFTER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (June 2026)
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 a
MAGNET Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (May 2026)
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,
SPARK Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (April 2026)
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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.
HOLLER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (March 2026)
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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
LOWDOWN Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (February 2026)
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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 Wai
BACKLINE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (January 2026)
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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 Huber
ROOTSTOCK Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (December 2025)
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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 Blo
EXTENSION Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (November 2025)
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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 P
PROMOTER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (September 2025)
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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
VENTURE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (September 2025)
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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 groo
TUMBLE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (August 2025)
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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 Fit
BRUSHED Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (July 2025)
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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.
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CRUNCH Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (July 2025)
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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, Check
SCRATCH Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (June 2025)
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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 D
BANNER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (May 2025)
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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 spotlig
TRIM Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (April 2025)
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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 playlis
ROVER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (April 2025)
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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,
The 58's Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (March 2025)
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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
MINERAL Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (February 2025)
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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
RUMBLE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (January 2025)
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 twe
HAZE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (January 2025)
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,
SEASONS Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (December 2024)
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, Ber
RAVEN Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (December 2024)
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
FAME Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (November 2024)
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 Cat
POLKA DOT Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (October 2024)
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
SKYE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (October 2024)
Salty Dog's SKYE Podcast, October 2024
After six weeks trawling the wilds of Scotland, Ireland and Britain the Dawg is back on the decks. We have a mess of blues and some roots cuts to cure your ills. Dig these tracks from Katarina Pejak, Buddy Guy, Little Barrie, Chris Russell, Omar N The Howlers, Daryl Roberts, Little Feat, Ann Pebbles, Tom Waits, Julian Sas, Bill Barber, Shemekia Copeland, McN
FEAT Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (August 2024)
Salty Dog's FEAT Podcast, August 2024
The DAWG is touring the UK from late August, so no new shows till end of September. This show is something special from LITTLE FEAT, live from the desk at Festival Hall Melbourne Australia, July 1976. Lowell George in his prime, and the band is cookin' brother! Thank you all for your support, enjoy the FEAT and we'll be back real soon. Salty
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TRANSIT Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (July 2024)
Salty Dog's TRANSIT Podcast, July 2024
Changes in latitude, geophysical, country, shire - we're in TRANSIT baby! The Dawg brings you the show from the hip little village of Mt Martha, Australia - the new abode for all things Salty Dog Blues N Roots! Dig these cuts from John Mayall, James Luther Dickinson, JP Soars, The Truth, Stompy N The Heat, Kevin Borich, Southern Avenue, Seth James, Dr John,
VERTICAL Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (July 2024)
Salty Dog's VERTICAL Podcast, July 2024
We're standing straight and tall tone hounds... real vertical! Ha! Some fabulous cuts on the VERTICAL show, I ain't lyin'. Check out Albert Cummings, Julia Sas, The Macnamarr Project, Curtis Salgado, Clayton Doley, Bill Barber, Sean Riley, Great Unknown, Bec Willis, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Daryl Roberts, The Blow Out, James Blood Ulmer, Elliot Sharps' Ter
FIFTH Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (June 2024)
Salty Dog's FIFTH Podcast, June 2024
Moving into the FIFTH tone hounds. A fifth of gin, the fifth dimension, the fifth amendment - we got you covered with great cuts! Tracks from Nick Moss, Office Dog, Lurrie Bell, Bettye LaVette, Pete Cornelius, Ryan Bingham, Joshua Batten, San Pedro Slim, Snarski Circus Lindy Band, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Perry Keyes, Richard Koechli, Alabama Slim, Mike Flani
TRIO Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (May 2024)
Salty Dog's TRIO Podcast, May 2024
Everything comes in threes! Bad luck and good lovin! Get onto the TRIO show and try yer luck tone hounds. Great cuts from John Williams, Rick Estrin, Uncle Lucius, Left Lane Cruiser, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Tony Joe White, Dirty Three, Jed Rowe, Ry Cooder, The Commoners, Opelousas, Kerri Simpson Interview, Tanner Usrey, Zevon Lee, Little Feat, Matt Andersen, J
MARKER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (April 2024)
Salty Dog's MARKER Podcast, April 2024
Making a marker, a line in the sand, a turning point. Music will lead the way. Turn now to a mess-o-tracks to put you right. Cuts from Woodland Hunters, Little Feat, Ash Grunwald, King Biscuit Boy, John Hiatt, Chris Whitley, Lachy Doley, The Blow Out, Jimmy Smith, Richard Thompson, Brett Mosley, Chris Knight, Hussy Hicks, Anna Scionti, Ray Beadle, Tom Waits
TUNER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (April 2024)
Salty Dog's TUNER Podcast, April 2024
Tune your tuner in tone hounds! We've got a mess-o-tunes, and a great interview with Samantha Fish covering her upcoming Oz tour with Jesse Dayton, Kool cuts from Frank Zappa, Paul Oscher, Mia Dyson, Hat Fitz N Cara, Taj Mahal, Office Dog, Moody Smith, Mojo Mafia, Bob Dylan, Johnny Winter, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Samantha Fish, Jesse Dayton, Katie Henry, Golde
DUD ROOT Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (March 2024)
Salty Dog's DUD ROOT Podcast, March 2024
Aussie Slang - Dud Root - we're off celebrating that old Aussie put down just for a heap of fun! No offence intended. Ha, but there's no dud roots in this set of cuts: tracks from Seth James, Rick Vito, Opelousas, Jake La Botz, Tad Robinson, Roy Rogers, Danielle Nicole, The Blow Out, James McMurtry, Eli N The Drip, Hayes Carll, Little Albert, Nahan Beretta
PHONES Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (January 2024)
Salty Dog's PHONES Podcast, January 2024
Fitting out your digital life with the best in blues n roots. Stream it any way you want, but for maximum satisfaction it's a set of cans and ya PHONES! Cuts from Madison Cunningham, Julian Taylor, Chris O'Leary, Blow Out, Mighty Servant, Jen Mize, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Bailey, Bob Dylan, Lloyd Spiegel, Sara Tindley, Voodoo Preachers, Billy Jones, Rolli
WIPED! Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (January 2024)
Salty Dog's WIPED! Podcast, January 2024
We're wiping down the inside of the cabin. and ready to launch! Holy Moses!.. The WIPED! show is go. Great cuts from Mike Morgan, Julian Taylor, Southern River Band, Neil Young, Jon Cleary, Fiona Boyes, David Nance, Madi Diaz, Dana Gehrman, Mick Thomas, The Pleasures, Dig 3, Robert Connelly, Chris O'Leary, Billy Boy Arnold, Ashley Davies, Judith Hill, Lisa
CANVAS Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (December 2023)
Salty Dog's CANVAS Podcast, December 2023
The Dawg is on the CANVAS getting the last show out for '23. It's all round happy season with cuts from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Matt Walker N Ashley Davies, Lazy Lester, The Dig 3, The Blow Out, Checkerboard Lounge, Buddy N Julie Miller, Clayton Doley, Bob Corritore, Luther Dickinson, Mitch Grainger, Keith Hall, Boz Scaggs, Cedar County Cobras, Aaron Polloc
SOCKET Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (December 2023)
Salty Dog's SOCKET Podcast, December 2023
Welcome to the SOCKET show as we slide on into the festival season. A Santa bag full of goodness if you've all behaved! :-) Cuts from Seth James, Bettye LaVette, Checkerboard Lounge, Van Walker N The Ferriters, Tom Petty, Shane Pacey Trio , The Blow Out, Bruce Cockburn, Ross Hannaford Trio, Steve Lucas, Chris Forsyth, James Blood Ulmer, John Haitt , Eddy
BIRD Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (November 2023)
Salty Dog's BIRD Podcast, November 2023
After a European tour and working with Blues Music Victoria getting the Hall of Fame ready, we are finally back on the pod! Great bunch of tracks,including some fabulous new tracks from downunder! Dig it! Ttacks from Checkerboard Lounge, Sue Foley, Tarbox Ramblers, Rolling Stones, Judith Hill, Rod Paine, Nathan Beretta, The Blow Out, Dayna Kurtz, Perry Keye
CHARGE! Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (September 2023)
Salty Dog's CHARGE! Podcast, September 2023
We are charging ahead tone hounds. These cuts give me a thrill, hope you dig em. Tracks from Ray Beadle, Cold Stares, Dylan Triplett, Bettye VaVette, Rod Paine, Blow Out, Nick Barker, Walter Becker, John Mayall, Perry Keyes, Darell Scott, Jason Eady, Selwyn Birchwood, Jeff Lang, Chris Whitley, Anthony Rosano, Mick Pealing, Nick Charles, John Gorka, Fat
PUSH Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (August 2023)
Salty Dog's PUSH Podcast, August 2023
We're pushing on, getting a push - jeez it's nearly a shove! The Dawg gets the second two hour show out the door this month, it's a winner. Cuts from Damon Smith, Frank Goldwasser, Eddie 9V, Nick Moss, Fat Rubber Band, Jakob Dylan, Moody Smith, Rod Paine, Lance Lopez, John Gorka, Leigh Sloggett, Gretta Ziller, Tony Holiday, Cold Stares, Richard Thompson, Henr
BEANIE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (August 2023)
Salty Dog's BEANIE Podcast, August 2023
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Get out ya beanie tone hounds, there a fine mess-o-tunes coming your way. Cuts from The Band, Rod Paine, Rick Holstrom, Ray Beadle, Jess Parker, Jason Isbell, Phil Manning, 8 Ball Aitken, Rodney Crowell, Michael Bloomfield, Elmore James, GA-20, Lisa Miller, Sara Tindley, John Gorka, Chris Smither, Neil Young, Delvon Lamarr, Harpo Wa
CIRCLES Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (June 2023)
Salty Dog's CIRCLES Podcast, June 2023
We're going round in circles tone hounds! Time to slow down with some mighty fine mess-o-tunes. Kool cuts from Eddie 9V, Moody Smith, Malcolm Holcombe, Bud Rokesky, Matt Joe Gow, Oscar LaDell, Eric Johanson, John Mellencamp, Jesse Dayton, Johnny Winter, The Blow Out, Jen Mize, Credence Clearwater Revival, Jack Nolan, Buddy and Julie Miller, Nathan Seeckts, L
BAG Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (June 2023)
Salty Dog's BAG Podcast, June 2023
Pappa's got a new bag! Junior's got a new bag! The Dawg's got a new bag! The BAG show, with only the best. Cuts from Jon Cleary, Tad Robinson, Lloyd Spiegel, Blue Moon Marquee, Selwyn Birchwood, Fiona Boyes, Bettye LaVette, Dom Turner, James McMurtry, Gabe Carter, Jason Eady, Sara Tindley, Lachy Doley, The Silversound, Silent Partners, Black Crowes, Tesky Brothe
SOUTHERN Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (May 2023)
Salty Dog's SOUTHERN Podcast, May 2023
This time around a series of long plays featuring the best in new blues and roots from downunder. Not all there is of course, but what we can fit in the two hour slot. Great cuts from Stormcellar, Blues Arcadia, Dom Turner, Hussy Hicks, Jake Mason, Matt Joe Gow, Lloyd Spiegel, Damon Smith, Paul Buchanan's Voodoo Preachers, Oscar LaDell, Sam Buckley, Ashley D
KNOTS Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (May 2023)
Salty Dog's KNOTS Podcast, May 2023
We've been tied up in KNOTS with a busy schedule and the RSV at the Dawg's. But we're back with some great cuts and and an interview with Jesse Dayton about his new release with Samantha Fish. We finish off with some tracks we played for the virtual ManKlub, helping people doing it tough during Melbourne's record breaking pano lockdowns. Dig!
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