American Songcatcher

Publicly listed emails

americansongcatcherpodcast@gmail.com

restringappalachia@gmail.com

earthtonebookingagency@gmail.com

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ROOTS MUSIC REVUE // Leah Song (of Rising Appalachia)

October 06, 2026

Today, we proudly present the very first live radio show from American Songcatcher, called "Roots Music Revue" centered on Appalachian music history. This new 60 minute program is recorded and filmed at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC - and syndicated with our partner station WNCW. Our first guest was Leah Song, one half of the world folk group Rising Appalachia, a songstress who has an extremely unique and cultured lens on traditional music, a humanitarian, storyteller, and multi-instr...

ANNOUNCEMENT // ROOTS MUSIC REVUE

September 09, 2026

Coming this fall, listen in for American Songcatcher's "Roots Music Revue", the first live radio show centered on Appalachian music history, recorded at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC and syndicated on NPR'S WNCW and online at WNCW.org.  Season 1 Lineup: September 24th | Leah Song (of Rising Appalachia) TICKETS October 29th | Travis Book (of The Infamous Stringdusters) TICKETS November 19th | Melissa McKinney (of MAMA) TICKETS   Here's to the songs of old, may they live on forever.   ...

Talkin' Blues // Cameron Knowler

March 17, 2026

Today, I'm sharing a conversation I had with guitarist, writer, archivist, teacher and scholar Cameron Knowler, who has lovingly absorbed an archive's worth of early American guitar styles, and it shows. His self-illustrated book Guitars Have Feelings Too views flat picking as a continuation of the dance music that became bluegrass, not just virtuosic instrumental music. ⁠ ⁠ Cameron is a writer for Fretboard Journal magazine, and his new record CRK, released in April of this 2025, was heralde...

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How do I get in touch with American Songcatcher?

American Songcatcher is hosted by Nicholas Edward Williams. Its publicly listed emails are americansongcatcherpodcast@gmail.com, restringappalachia@gmail.com, and earthtonebookingagency@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for American Songcatcher?

The publicly listed emails for American Songcatcher: americansongcatcherpodcast@gmail.com, restringappalachia@gmail.com, and earthtonebookingagency@gmail.com.

How many listeners does American Songcatcher have?

Podseeker estimates American Songcatcher reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for American Songcatcher?

American Songcatcher typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established roots musicians, singer-songwriters, music historians, archivists, educators, authors, and scholars with demonstrable expertise in American traditional music or a significant connection to the artists and musical traditions under discussion. Common among recent guests: Recorded or released notable roots-music work; Published books, articles, or archival research on music history; Teaching, scholarly, or archival expertise. Recent guests include Cameron Knowler, Buddy Miller, and Charlie Sexton.

How hard is it to get booked on American Songcatcher?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does American Songcatcher cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Folk Music, Bluegrass, Appalachian Music, and Music History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.