S6 – Ep 28 | Remembering Dolly Parton, 1977's Hidden Gems, Plus Exploring The Blues Trail

Let Us Know Your Thoughts!This episode opens on a somber note as Craig and Kevin pay tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer. A songwriter, performer, and philanthropist whose reach went far beyond country music, Dolly was — and always will be — a national treasure, and the guys take a moment to reflect on what she meant to them and to American music as a whole.From there, they shift into travel talk. Craig recaps an impromptu beach trip, but the real story belongs to Kevin, who spent time exploring the Mississippi Delta blues trail. He walks through several iconic stops along the way, including a stop at Jimmy "Duck" Holmes' legendary Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia — where he got to meet Holmes in person and even received an impromptu lesson and performance from the Bentonia blues master himself.They close out the episode back on record, digging into 1977. Craig spotlights Yuh Learn!, Dennis Bovell's dub classic released under the name The 4th Street Orchestra — a deep, roots-driven UK dub set built for the sound system scene. Kevin highlights Ngozi Family's 45,000 Volts, a raw, fuzzed-out peak of the Zamrock movement from Zambia's Paul Ngozi and company.📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform. 📩 Have a favorite Dolly Parton memory, a blues trail stop we need to visit, or a 1977 pick for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you - [email protected] the show