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State of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast
State of Amorica is a podcast hosted by dedicated Black Crowes fans Ian Rice, Shawn Hillman and Jason Doncis, guys who have a wealth of years and miles with the band. Why the Black Crowes you say? Because they are one of the greatest rock bands of all time. We hope you will become apart of the State of Amorica and share us with other like minded music fans. Follow us on twitter @stateofamorica Facebook: State of Amorica Podcast Instagram: State of Amorica Podcast
Episodes
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 163: Tim Lefebvre (2019 Crowes / Tedeschi Trucks Band)
This week, the SOA crew is pleased to welcome the legendary Tim Lefebvre to the show! A long-sought after guest, Tim sits down to discuss his short stint with…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 162: Through A Crooked Sun - 15th Anniversary Celebration (Featuring Joe Magistro)
It's a special week at State of Amorica as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of Rich Robinson's 2011 solo album, "Through A Crooked Sun!" The guys dig deep…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastBonus Episode 11: State of R4ica with The Steepwater Band
It's a special BONUS EPISODE of State of Amorica as we do a mashup with our sister podcast, Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews, for an installment of their bonus…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 161: Nick Govrik (Nashville Artist / Trigger Hippy)
We're back (albeit delayed) with a fantastic new episode featuring our interview with Nick Govrik! An veteran Nashville artist and co-founder of the great…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 160: Joe Magistro (The Magpie Salute, Mercury Rev, Prophet Omega)
This week, the SOA crew is beyond excited to welcome Joe Magistro to the show! Joe talks about his time working with The Crowes, Rich Robinson's solo band and…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 159: Ten Years Gone (Special Guest: Filmmaker Matt Sterling)
This week on SOA, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Rich Robinson & Friends Woodstock Sessions that gave birth to the Magpie Salute! We sit down for a…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 158: Ed Jurdi (Band of Heathens, Trigger Hippy)
This week on SOA, we welcome guest Ed Jurdi to discuss his main gig Band of Heathens, his time with Trigger Hippy and his long-standing appreciation of all…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 157: Three Snakes Turns 30!
This week, SOA celebrates the 30th anniversary of Three Snakes and One Charm! We discuss the album proper, b-sides, the ensuing tour and the potential box set…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 156: The 2006 Summer Tour (20th Anniversary)
The full SOA crew sits down to discuss the infamous 2006 Summer Tour to commemorate its 20th anniversary! Check it out!
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 155: Warren Haynes
It's a very special week here on SOA as we sit down with none other than Warren Haynes! We discuss his latest project, "Dreams & Songs," the early days of…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 154: Smash or Trash, Volume III (Special Guest: Lou Fugaro of R4)
SOA's Smash or Trash is back for another installment! This time, we're joined by our dear friend and R4 Podcast compatriate Lou Fugaro for his take on a…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 153: Tony Leone (Little Feat, CRB, As The Crow Flies)
This week, SOA is thrilled to welcome Tony Leone to the program! Before his current gig as drummer for the renown Little Feat, Tony was a member of both Chris…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 152: Lions - The 25th Anniversary (A Celebration)
This week on SOA, we take a moment to commemorate the 25th anniversary of one of The Black Crowes' most divisive albums, "Lions!" We chat a bit about what led…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 151: The Trews (Colin & John-Angus MacDonald)
This week, SOA is proud to welcome Colin & John-Angus MacDonald of The Trews! We sit down with the guys to discuss their two decade-plus career, including…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 150: The Ultimate Black Crowes Album (Special Guest: Ray Perme)
SOA Mach II is back and taking on the daunting task of creating The Ultimate Black Crowes Album! 12 tracks drawn from 12 studio albums , complete with a set of…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 149: Riff Raff, Vol. II (Rich Robinson Riffs)
SOA Mach II launches with a return to a topic we first addressed way back in Episode 03: our favorite Rich Robinson riffs! Ian, Shawn and Jason walk through…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 148: As One Door Closes... (Fare Thee Well, David)
It's the end of an era as after seven years as co-host, David Hudson announces his departure from the podcast. Join us as we say a proper and heartfelt…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 147: The Warpaint EP
This week on SOA: We return to the "Album Into EP" concept but with a borrowed twist! Check it out to see what songs make the cut...
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 146: Under Review - A Pound of Feathers
It's release day here at SOA as Ian, Shawn and Jason sit down to go track-by-track on the Crowes' newest album, "A Pound of Feathers!" Check it out!
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 145: Crowe-Madness Tournament (A Patreon Live Event)
It's March Madness time as SOA puts its own spin on the annual sporting event with Crowe-Madness! We took to Patreon to select 16 Crowes show openers to…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 144: February 19th, 1997 (Performance Overview)
This week on SOA: Ian, Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn revisit the 1997 European tour to discuss the 2/19/97 show at Elysee Montmartre in Paris, performed…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 143: Under Review - Rich Robinson's Flux
We're back with another entry into our ongoing "Under Review" series! Before we get started, Ian and Producer Jason check in on some TBC current events…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 142: The Croweology EP (Special Guest: Adam Ashman)
Happy New Year! State of Amorica is back with our first episode of 2026 in which we attempt to turn the 2010 double album "Croweology" into a 6-track EP!…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 141: Chris Robinson
2425 days in the making...State of Amorica finally welcomes Chris Robinson to the program.
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 140: The Drop/Best Survey
This week on SOA, we dig into the results of our Patreon "Drop/Best" survey, in which we polled the Patrons to find out which song they would drop from each…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 139: The Ultimate Beacon 95 Set (A Patreon Radio Live Event)
This week on SOA, Ian and Producer Jason bring you The Ultimate Beacon 95 Set! Originally an installment of our Patreon-exclusive Patreon Radio Live series…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 138: The Marie Laveau Sessions (Under Review)
It's an exciting week on SOA as we sit down and discuss "The Marie Laveau Sessions" from the deluxe edition "Amorica" box set, arriving November 14th! You…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 137: CR Live Sit-Ins
SOA is back with an all new episode! This week, David, Ian and Producer Jason sit down and share some of their favorite live performances featuring a guest…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastBonus Episode 10: The Return of Oliver Wood
We're back with a very special BONUS episode featuring a return visit from none other than Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers! Oliver sits down with Ian to…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 136: Erik Deutsch
On an all-new episode of State of Amorica, the entire crew sits down for an in-depth chat with current Crowes keyboardist Erik Deutsch! We discuss his time…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 135: Remembering Neal Casal (Special Guest: Gary Waldman)
Welcome back to an all-new episode of SOA! Today marks six years since the world lost the wonderful Neal Casal, a man whose musical talents paired with his…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 134: Anatomy Of A Song - Volume IV: Thorn In My Pride (with Jeff Massey)
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State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 133: The Three Snakes EP (Special Guest: Steve Gleason)
Welcome to an all-new episode of SOA! After the first "Album To EP" installment with Amorica, David and Ian now attempt to do the same with Three Snakes and…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 132: The Band Feel (Tyler Armstrong & TJ Steinwart)
Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This week, Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn grab the keys and take the show for their own ride as they sit down…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 131: Double Nico (The Return of Nico Bereciartua)
This week on SOA, the guys are proud to welcome back to the program for a second appearance, current Crowes lead guitarist Nico Bereciartua! It's a great chat…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 130: Know Your Crowes Trivia Challenge!
For this episode of SOA, Ian, Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn welcome three members of the Official SOA Patreon page (Cody Johnson, Justin Frey and Dan…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 129: The Ultimate CRB Album (Reprogrammed Vol II)
On an all-new episode of SOA, David, Ian and Producer Jason sit down, Deprogrammed Podcast style, to create their ten track version of the ultimate Chris…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 128: The Sixth For The Sixth (An Anniversary Show)
It's our 6th Anniversary here at the State of Amorica Podcast! To commemorate the occasion, we turned on the mics while on the floor of the Rocknpod Expo in…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 127: The Garage Shows
This week on SOA, Ian sits down with Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn to discuss the infamous acoustic shows performed at The Garage in London, England in…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 126: Anatomy Of A Song - Volume III: Descending (with Matt Slocum)
Welcome back to SOA! This week, our first official guest from the Black Crowes universe, Mr. Matt Slocum, returns to the show to break down the classic track…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 125: Luther Dickinson
This week on SOA, we welcome master of Hill Country blues guitar and beyond, Mr. Luther Dickinson! Luther sits down for a great chat about his storied career…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 124: Rich Robinson
Well folks...the day is finally here! For this episode, we welcome none other than Rich Robinson as our guest! We chat about the Rock Hall nomination, the…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 123: Guy Griffin (London Quireboys, Black Eyed Sons)
Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This week, the guys welcome Guy Griffin to the show! It's a great conversation spanning guys career with The…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 122: Amy Helm
Welcome back to another all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, the guys are joined by none other than Amy Helm for a journey through her musical past…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 121: Before The Frost Reprogrammed
It's the first SOA episode of 2025 and we hit the ground running as we take on the task of whittling down "Before The Frost...Until The Freeze" to a…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 120: '02 In Malibu (Marc & Chris at The Malibu Inn, 1/27/02)
SOA is back with an all-new episode! This time around, Ian and Producer Jason discuss a classic show in the Crowes Universe: 1/27/02 at the Malibu Inn, which…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 119: Amorica Radio Live!
Welcome back to an all new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we're doing things a bit differently...we're presenting the recording of our Amorica-themed…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 118: Amorica: 30th Anniversary (A Celebration of a Classic)
Welcome back to the State of Amorica Podcast! It's Amorica Month here at the podcast, the centerpiece of which is this episode, in which David, Ian and…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 117: Bruce Kaphan (Pedal Steel with TBC: 1993-1996)
Welcome back to another all-new episode of the State of Amorica podcast! This week, David and Ian sit down with multi-instrumentalist Bruce Kaphan, who played…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 116: Let Me Get By Your Side (Special Guest: Adam Choit)
Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This time around, David, Ian and Ambassador Shawn sit down with Adam Choit of The Unofficial Tedeschi Trucks Band…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 115: Adam MacDougall
Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we are very pleased to welcome none other than Adam MacDougall! Adam sits down with David…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 114: 20 Years Later...Rich Robinson's "Paper"
Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rich Robinson's debut solo album, "Paper," released in…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 113: Larry Campbell
Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! Back from our summer sabbatical, we sit down with the legendary Larry Campbell to talk about his latest…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 112: B-Side Ourselves (Volume II)
We're back with an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we revive a series we started way back on Episode 15 in which we discuss our favorite Crowes…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastBonus Episode 09: No Surrender (Steven Hyden On Springsteen)
It's another State of Amorica bonus episode! This time around, David sits down with renown music journalist Steven Hyden to discuss his new book, "There Was…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 111: Shoulda Been The Single
Welcome back to another new episode of State of Amorica! This week, David and Ian sit down to discuss the lead single from "Shake Your Money Maker" through…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastBonus Episode 08: Oliver Wood
Welcome back to a very special State of Amorica Bonus Episode! This time around, Ian sits down for a conversation with Oliver Wood, one of the architects of…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastSOA Road Report Revisited: Episode 03-Civic Hall, Wolverhampton UK (Special Guest: Ben Langley)
Welcome back to another SOA Road Report Revisited! This time, we check in with one of the UK's top comedians, Mr. Ben Langley, who checked out the May 18th…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastState of Amorica Presents: Steve' Picks - Episode 02: May 26, 2006
SOA is back with a brand new edition of Steve's Picks! Mr. Steve Gleason returns to break down highlights from a stellar show from one of the band's most…
State of Amorica: A Black Crowes PodcastEpisode 110: The Amorica EP
Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we navigate some dangerous waters as we answer the question: what if Amorica was released as…