During these dark days, on this episode of Arroyo Grande, blues rock legend KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD joins me to discuss his brand-new collaboration with 91-year-old Bobby Rush, the making of Young Fashioned Ways, and how faith and tradition fuel his music.
Kenny tells me about growing up in Louisiana, being inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Muddy Waters, re-recording Trouble Is… and Ledbetter Heights, and what it was like to tour with Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Van Halen. He also shares how his faith, family life, and six children shape his artistry and legacy.
Plus—I sidle up to THE CULTURE COUNTER, including: • The push to normalize psychedelic drugs like LSD and ecstasy • Outrageous fan behavior at sporting events (hello, “Phillies Karen”) • The airline debate over plus-sized seating policies
Don’t miss this rich conversation about the roots of American music, the spiritual power of the blues, and the lessons Kenny Wayne Shepherd carries forward. See you soon and please support our work if you can by visiting: RaymondArroyo.com.
Raymond Arroyo
Arroyo Grandees,
During these dark days, on this episode of Arroyo Grande, blues rock legend KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD joins me to discuss his brand-new collaboration with 91-year-old Bobby Rush, the making of Young Fashioned Ways, and how faith and tradition fuel his music.
Kenny tells me about growing up in Louisiana, being inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Muddy Waters, re-recording Trouble Is… and Ledbetter Heights, and what it was like to tour with Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Van Halen. He also shares how his faith, family life, and six children shape his artistry and legacy.
Plus—I sidle up to THE CULTURE COUNTER, including:
• The push to normalize psychedelic drugs like LSD and ecstasy
• Outrageous fan behavior at sporting events (hello, “Phillies Karen”)
• The airline debate over plus-sized seating policies
Don’t miss this rich conversation about the roots of American music, the spiritual power of the blues, and the lessons Kenny Wayne Shepherd carries forward. See you soon and please support our work if you can by visiting: RaymondArroyo.com.
Gratefully,
Raymond
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