The Real Americana with Louise & Blair

S2 Ep06: Iron & Wine -The Quiet Voice of Sam Beam

From lo-fi beginnings to richly layered Americana, the world of Iron & Wine is the world of Sam Beam - filmmaker, storyteller, and master of mood. Featuring "Naked as We Came", My Lady's House", "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" and more, Louise and Blair trace his evolution, share live memories, and explore a career built on subtlety, craft, and quiet brilliance. Tune in and see what you think! 🎙️🎸

S2 Ep05: The Sound of Siblings

There’s nothing quite like the sound of siblings singing together. From The Everly Brothers to First Aid Kit, The Ruen Brothers, Larkin Poe and Nelson, this episode celebrates the blend, instinct, and shared history that only family can bring -while acknowledging how fragile those bonds can be. Tune in and see what you think! 🎙️🎸

S2 Ep04: Sturgill Simpson - The Outlaw Rides Again

Louise and Blair dive into the fearless world of Sturgill Simpson- modern outlaw, sonic shape-shifter, and spiritual seeker. Drawing a line back to Waylon Jennings (they spin "Luckenbach, Texas"), they explore tradition and rebellion. Featuring "Turtles All the Way Down", "Breakers Roar" and more, they reflect on Grammys, acclaim, shifting sounds, and why it’s sometimes hard for audiences to keep up. Tune in and see what you think! 🎙️🎸

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