Country Miles
This is a radio show about classic country music, the period between 1930 and 1970 (although there will be some exceptions to this timeline.
The first season is 12 one-hour episodes.
12/03/2024
On this month's Country Miles, I'll be sharing songs about another popular song topic, drinking. We'll visit some h***y tonks and whisky river, hear about the bartender's blues, and get a six pack to go. It's an hour of songs that have influenced some of the greatest songs in country music. Tune in on Tuesdays at 1:00pmET on https://wppm.phillycam.org/
05/12/2023
da Vinci may have said it best. "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". That may be a good description of the songwriting of Hank Williams Sr. He could express emotions so eloquently and succinctly in his songwriting. He's written some of the best country songs that have stood the test of time. On the December edition of Country Miles, I'll be celebrating the centenary of Hank's birth with an hour of music by and about Hank Williams. Listen today at 1:00pm on WPPM FM PhillyCAM Community Radio. https://wppm.phillycam.org/
01/11/2022
On the November edition of Country Miles, I'll be playing music from Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the top 100 country albums (50 - 1). You'll hear music from Dolly, Johnny, Tammy, and Patsy in addition to Kris Kristofferson, Iris Dement, Bob Wills, and Jimmie Rogers.
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06/09/2022
On the September edition of Country Miles, it's music by the Kentucky's first lady of country music Loretta Lynn. I'll be featuring songs by Loretta and some interesting covers.
12/08/2022
Another birthday boy
Remembering Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007). Born in West Plains, Missouri.
12/08/2022
HBD Buck Owens
07/08/2022
Buck Owens!
02/08/2022
The August edition of Country Miles features music from the tumultuous year of 1968. I'll be playing music from artists that crossed over to the pop charts such as Jeannie C Riley, Glen Campbell, and Johnny Cash.
https://soundcloud.com/keithbrand/1968a
Webb Pierce
28/06/2022
Texas Swing - S3 Episode 8
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Episodes
05/10/2021
I remember clearly my friend Mark introducing me to The Eagles in 1973. We sat in his house and listened to the entire album front to back. The music had an acoustic feel and the production was slick. That was the pop music I listened to throughout the 70's. It was called country rock and for me, it was a gateway to more traditional country. Today on Country Miles, it's a peaceful easy feeling and the music that (mostly) defined the 60's and 70's.