The Real Americana with Louise & Blair

S2 Ep03 : Americana Roulette -The Rise & Fall of Ricky Nelson

Louise and Blair trace the wild ride of Ricky Nelson- child TV star turned rock-and-roll pioneer, chart rival to Elvis Presley, country-rock trailblazer, and California Sound shaper. Featuring “Lonesome Town,” “Just Like a Woman,” "Garden Party" and more, they explore fame, industry pitfalls, comebacks, and tragedy. Tune in and see what you think! 

S2 Ep02 : My Name is Lyle

In "My Name Is Lyle", Louise and Blair celebrate the great Lyle Lovett, choosing songs that highlight his songwriting craft, musical range, and trademark wit. Featuring "Creeps Like Me," "If I Had a Boat," "12th of June," "Simple Song," and "She’s No Lady." They attempt to channel Lyle’s humour… and may fall well short. Tune in and see what you think!

S2 Ep01: New Year, New Listening

A new year and a new season. In the first episode of Season Two, Louise and Blair return with selections from Blair’s annual Top 10 Albums of 2025, published on blairmorganmusic.com. Featuring songs by Mavis Staples, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Bruce Springsteen, and (yes!) Ricky Nelson. New listeners are invited to explore episodes from last season too

S1 Ep11: Eva Cassidy -The Songbird Soars

Louise and Blair celebrate the magic of the late Eva Cassidy, whose remarkable voice and sensitive guitar accompaniments transformed every song she touched. In this special episode, they revisit her unforgettable renditions of “Over the Rainbow,” “Kathy’s Song,” “Songbird,” and “Fields of Gold,” and reflect on the quiet power and lasting influence of her music

S1 Ep 10: Springsteen - Heartland Darkness

A deep dive into Bruce Springsteen’s stark 1982 masterpiece Nebraska. Blair and Louise explore the album’s haunting stories, its legendary 4-track cassette recording, and the new film Deliver Me From Nowhere. Featuring four tracks from the album: “Mansion on the Hill,” “Atlantic City,” “State Trooper,” and “Nebraska.”

S1 Ep9: Sunday River Album Part 2

We continue our deep dive into Blair’s album Sunday River - this time the “people” songs. We talk album launch week, a new review, and play "Len" and "Señor Senior"- songs inspired by Blair’s grandfather Len Morgan and the legendary local musician Blair Allchurch (Blair Senior). We sign off with ""Beckenham Blue""

S1 Ep8: Sunday River Album Part 1

It’s an exciting time on The Real Americana with Louise & Blair! Blair’s new album Sunday River is out on vinyl, CD, and streaming and this week we dive into the songs inspired by places. From Denniston to Sunday River (Ōtautahi) and Lisbon, we chat about how these songs came to life, the new Sunday River video, and what goes into turning places into music

S1:Ep7 - Ry Cooder:The Slide Area

This episode of The Real Americana celebrates Ry Cooder, a uniquely influential musician and producer. From Tattler to Little Sister and Paris, Texas, he has crossed genres and borders, collaborating with artists worldwide. Through it all, Ry Cooder has remained true to himself: a slide guitarist like no other, a collaborator without borders, and a storyteller who keeps reminding us that music is bigger than categories.

S1Ep6 : The Element of Surprise

This week on The Real Americana with Louise & Blair, we shake things up with a show of surprises. Instead of a theme, we spring songs on each other and share first reactions, stories, and laughs. Featuring tracks from Eels, Jason Isbell, and The Rolling Stones, it’s a fresh spin on our Americana journey-unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable

S1Ep4 Emmylou Harris: The Heart of Americana

For our fourth show, we celebrate the timeless voice of Emmylou Harris, a cornerstone of Americana music. From the heartfelt tribute of “Boulder to Birmingham” to the harmony magic of Trio’s “To Know Him Is To Love Him,” and the haunting beauty of “Sweet Old World” from Wrecking Ball, we explore the songs that showcase her artistry, collaboration, and enduring influence.