

Michael Johnathon is a folksinger and musician who travels America with his Martin guitar and Vega long-neck banjo performing his message of music and community for audiences around the country. Johnathon has built a massive, multi-media following over the past 15 years which serves as his “front porch” to share the roots and acoustic music he loves. Johnathon’s show, “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour,” is a global production that airs on radio and television networks around the world and brings together both musicians and music lovers to celebrate the traditional American experience through song. “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” features an eclectic array of popular artists from genres of folk, blues, country, jazz, new-age, and rock. Season
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Episode 13 • Air Date: May 19, 2023Town Mountain and The Local Honeys
North Carolina-based Americana-influenced bluegrass band Town Mountain performs and the music of Appalachian folk duo The Local Honeys.
Episode 12 • Air Date: May 12, 2023Hubby Jenkins and The Down Hill StrugglersFormer member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops Hubby Jenkins performs songs from his new solo solo album plus old time string band The Down Hill Strugglers.
Episode 11 • Air Date: May 05, 2023Rhonda Vincent & The RageThe "Queen of Bluegrass" returns to the WoodSongs Stage with her award winning band The Rage.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Apr 14, 2023Cristie Lenee and FeminaAward winning guitarist Chirstie Lenee plus Argentine folk and fusion trio Femina perform on the WoodSongs Stage.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Apr 07, 2023Gareth Pearson and Never Come DownUnited Kingdom master guitarist Gareth Pearson is known as "The Welch Tornado" plus Portland, Oregan based 5-piece roots band.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Mar 31, 2023Made In Louisiana: A Cajun CelebrationWoodSongs celebrates Cajun music and features the legendary Savoy Family and more.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Mar 24, 2023Bill and the Belles and Jack KlattOle-time string band Bill & the Belles return the WoodSongs Stage plus Minneapolis troubadour Jack Klatt.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Mar 17, 2023Andrew Farriss Band and Fortunate OnesFounding member of INXS Andrew Farriss performs songs from his new alum plus Canadian indie folk duo Fortunate Ones.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Mar 10, 2023George Winston and Cutter ElliottGeorge Winston is one of the legendary pianists in America plus the inspiring story and music of Cutter Elliott
Episode 3 • Air Date: Mar 03, 2023Tom Wopat and Billy Dean & Paul OverstreetOne of the most recognizable faces on television, actor-singer Tom Wopat plus two of the most successful songwriters in country music Billy Dean & Paul Overstreet.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Feb 24, 2023Vince Herman and Jessica Willis-FisherLeftover Salmon's Vince Herman performs songs from his new solo album plus the couragous story and songs of Jessica Willis-Fisher.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Feb 17, 2023The Kruger Brothers and The Friel SistersSwiss power bluegrass trio The Kruger Brothers return to the WoodSongs Stage plus The Friel Sisters perform traditional Irish music.
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Episode 10 • Air Date: Aug 26, 2022Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass and River Kittens
Award winning bluegrass ensemble Danny Paisley & Southern Grass performs plus St. Louis based folk-duo River Kittens.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Aug 19, 2022Darin & Brooke Aldridge and Cristina VaneDarin & Brooke Aldridge is an award winning bluegrass group plus roots plus Nashville based songstress and slide guitarist Cristina Vane.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Aug 05, 2022The Quebe Sisters and Kory Caudill with WordsmithIt's the western swing sounds of The Quebe Sisters plus Appalachian pianist Kory Caudill with Baltimore-based rapper Wordsmith.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Jun 10, 2022Becky Buller Band and Erin McKeownBecky Buller is bluegrass songstress and award-winning fiddler plus powerful singer-songwriter Erin McKeown.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Jun 03, 2022Black OpryThis Special Event Broadcast celebrating The Black Opry an organization and online community for Black country music artists and fans.
Episode 6 • Air Date: May 20, 2022Bobby RushGRAMMY winning blues legend Bobby Rush performs and reads from his new memoir "I Ain't Studdin' Ya: My American Blues Story."
Episode 8 • Air Date: May 13, 2022Victor WootenVictor Wooten, virtuoso bassist and founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, performs and reads from his new book.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Apr 15, 2022WoodSongs Kids CelebrationWe celebrate the amazing, musical, adorable, fascinating and spectacular world of WOODSONGS KIDS for the entire broadcast.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Apr 08, 2022Jimmie VaughanFour time GRAMMY winning musician from Austin Texas Jimmie Vaughan performs songs from his new box set.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Apr 01, 2022Tony Rice CelebrationAn all-star celebration of legendary guitarist Tony Rice featuring country star John Berry, New Grass Revival's John Cowan, GRAMMY® award winning vocalist Marty Raybon and more.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Mar 25, 2022Linda Gail Lewis and Cedric BurnsideLinda Gail Lewis rockabilly recording career spans almost 50 years plus two-time GRAMMY nominee Mississippi Hill Country bluesman Cedric Burnside.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Mar 18, 2022Rhonda Vincent & The Rage and Dillon Massengale"The Queen of Bluegrass" Rhonda Vincent & The Rage returns to the WoodSongs Stage with new music and mentors WoodSongs Kid Dillon Massengale.
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Episode 10 • Air Date: May 21, 2021Best of WoodSongs Kids
Michael Johnathon handpicks his favorite WoodSongs Kids performances.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Jan 22, 2021Michael Marting Murphey and The Clark Family TrioTaped at the 66th annual Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Michael Martin Murphey and The Clark Family Trio perform.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Jan 15, 2021Celebrating the Music of the OzarksTaped at the 66th annual Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Leroy Troy and the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band and others perform.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Jan 08, 2021Celebration of the Hammered DulcimerMaster musicians Joshua Messick, Andy Young, and Ted Yoder perform their own distinct style on the hammered dulcimer.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Jan 01, 2021Alison Brown Quartet, Frank Solivan and Rob Ickes & Trey HensleyCompass Records, an independent music label, is celebrated with the Alison Brown Quartet; Frank Solivan; and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Dec 25, 2020Celebration of WoodSongs KidsTalented young performers showcase their talent on the WoodSongs Stage.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Nov 27, 2020Dailey & Vincent and Chastity BrownDailey & Vincent has been hailed as one of the most reputable Bluegrass bands in America. Chastity Brown melds folk, pop, and soul on her new album.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Nov 20, 2020Celebrating the UkuleleWe celebrate the ukulele with fifteen-year-old EmiSunshine, Kansas City folk jazz from Victor & Penny and songwriter Diana Chittester.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Nov 13, 2020Abe Partridge and Nora Jane StruthersAbe Partridge has established himself as one of the most respected songwriters from the Deep South plus Classic Americana Nashville songwriter Nora Jane Struthers.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Nov 06, 2020Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers and Gumbo, Grits & GravyThe IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award winners Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers perform plus the new musical roots trio Gumbo, Grits & Gravy.
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Episode 10 • Air Date: May 22, 2020Ted Yoder and Henhouse Prowlers
National Hammer Dulcimer champion Ted Yoder performs plus Chicago bluegrass ambassadors The Henhouse Prowlers.
Episode 9 • Air Date: May 15, 2020Bill and the Belles and Valerie Smith & Liberty PikeThe retro 1930s string sounds of Bill and the Belles from Johnson City, Tennessee and plus the acclaimed bluegrass ensemble Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
Episode 8 • Air Date: May 08, 2020Dom Flemons and The Burnett SistersKnown as The American Songster, Dom Flemons is a GRAMMY Award Winner plus North Carolina bluegrass with The Burnett Sisters.
Episode 7 • Air Date: May 01, 2020Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper and Heidi NewfieldGRAMMY-winning fiddler Michael Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper return to the WoodSongs Stage plus former Trick Pony lead singer Heidi Newfield.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Apr 24, 2020Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley and Larry Campbell & Teresa WilliamsIt's duo night with the powerhouse acoustic duo of Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley plus multi-instrumentalist-singer-songwriter Larry Campbell and singer-guitarist Teresa Williams.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Apr 17, 2020Walden: The Ballad of ThoreauA combination documentary and theatrical play about the final two days Henry David Thoreau spent in his cabin before leaving Walden Pond written and narrated by folksinger Michael Johnathon host of WoodSongs.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Apr 10, 2020Jug Band CelebrationIt's a Celebration of Jug Bands with the legendary Jim Kweskin, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton and The Steel City Jug Slammers.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Apr 03, 2020Kingston Trio and Allie ColleenThe legendary Kingston Trio perform on the WoodSongs Stage plus Oklahoma Americana Folk Country Artist Allie Colleen.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Mar 27, 2020Darin & Brooke Aldridge and Stephanie Urbina JonesAward winning bluegrass duo Darin & Brooke Aldridge perform plus Honky Tonk Mariachi Texas singer-songwriter Stephanie Urbina Jones.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Mar 20, 2020Riders in the SkyWoodSongs celebrates it's 1000th broadcast with special guest Riders In The Sky America's Cowboy Heroes.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Nov 29, 2019The Steel Wheels and Connla
Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia string band The Steel Wheels perform plus one of the hottest new group out of Northern Ireland Connla.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Nov 22, 2019Shane Hennessy and Al, Alice & RuthShane Hennessy is an Irish virtuoso guitarist plus Appalachian folk trio Al, Alice & Ruth.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Nov 15, 2019BB King Blues BandThe band, that for over half a century, defined the blues to the world keeps the musical legacy of B.B. King alive with a new album.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 08, 2019Baby Gramps and Lula WilesWorld famous old-time musician Baby Gramps performs plus Boston modern folk and roots trio Lula Wiles.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 01, 2019The Leed Boys and Grady ChampionThe Lee Boys are one of America's finest "Sacred Steel" ensembles plus Mississippi blues man Grandy Champion performs.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Oct 25, 2019John Paul White & SidelineGrammy-Award winning Alabama Singer-Songwriter John Paul White makes his WoodSongs debut plus the hard driving bluegrass band Sideline.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Oct 18, 2019Cherish the Ladies and Tim O'Brien BandOne of the top Irish traditional groups in the world Cherish the Ladies plus roots music titan Tim O'Brien with his band.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 11, 2019Gary Morris and Jason Coleman & Meagan TaylorKnown world-wide for his vocal mastery Gary Morris showcases new songs plus The Legacy Nashville Sounds of Jason Coleman & Meagan Taylor.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 04, 2019Gaelynn Lea & Aubrey LoganGaelynn Lea performs her experimental takes on traditional fiddle music. Aubrey Logan showcases her vocals and trombone-playing.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Sep 27, 2019Tommy Emmanueal & John KnowlesTommy Emmanuel and John Knowles are two of the most influential guitarists in music and premier songs from their new album.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Sep 20, 2019Laurie Lewis & The Right Hand and Nefesh MoutainCelebrating bluegrass with Grammy Award-winning roots matriarch Laurie Lewis and Nefesh Mountain.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Sep 13, 2019Jimmie VaughanTexas Blues legend Jimmie Vaughan has dedicated his life to the blues.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 06, 2019The Chuck Wagon Gang and The Small GloriesThe legacy vocal group The Chuck Wagon Gang celebrate 75 years plus Canadian roots duo The Small Glories perform.
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Episode 14 • Air Date: May 03, 2019SongFarmers: Buildin' a Front Porch Across America
Discover the new and growing musical front porch community called SongFarmers as they gather their hometowns.
Episode 13 • Air Date: Mar 29, 2019Chris Stills and Abbie GardnerAmerican singer-songwriter and part of the Stills rock dynasty Chris Stills performs plus fiery dobro player Abbie Gardner.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Mar 22, 2019Celebration of the Mountain DulcimerCelebrating the traditional Mountain Dulcimer with two master musicians: Bing Futch and Sarah Morgan.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Mar 15, 2019Smithsonian Folkways CelebrationCelebrating the legacy of Smithsonian Folkways with GRAMMY®-nominated folksinger Dom Flemons, Kaia Kater and Rahim AlHaj.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Mar 08, 2019Muriel Anderson and Sister SadieOne of the world's foremost guitarist Muriel Anderson performs plus GRAMMY® nominated all-star bluegrass band Sister Sadie.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Mar 01, 2019Gretchen Peters and Marty BrownGRAMMY®-nominated Nashville songwriter Gretchen Peters performs plus Kentucky country roots artist Marty Brown.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Feb 22, 2019Songs of Rural AmericaWoodSongs host Michael Johnathon celebrates the songs of America's front porch with the Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Feb 15, 2019Ukulele NightFive amanzing ukulele players from across the country explore the many styles, sounds and stories of this humble little instrument from Hawaii.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Feb 08, 2019Mandy Barnett and Gina SiciliaOne of Nashville’s enduring musical treasures Mandy Barnett graces the WoodSongs Stage plus decorated blues and roots singer Gina Sicilia.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Feb 01, 2019Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Old Salt UnionBluegrass legend Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver plays songs from his new album plus newgrass and roots band Old Salt Union.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Jan 25, 2019Lee Roy Parnell and Samantha FishGRAMMY®-nominated roadhouse guitarist Lee Roy Parnell performs plus rising guitar hero and powerful live performer Samantha Fish.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Jan 18, 2019Rhonda Vincent & The RageThe Queen of Bluegrass Rhonda Vincent & The Rage return to the WoodSongs Stage.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Jan 11, 2019Young Thumbs with special guest Tommy EmmanuelYoung master guitarists from around the world are mentored by the guitar great Tommy Emmanuel.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Jan 04, 2019The Farm Hands and Grant Maloy SmithOne of the most exciting and in demand bands in bluegrass music The Farm Hands perfom plus dustbowl country singer/songwriter Grant Maloy Smith.
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