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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2023 · 24 MIN

Singer, Songwriter and Writer: Doug Levitt

from Jrodconcerts: The Podcast · host Jamie A Rodriguez

Called “One Of The Most Important Albums of The 21st Century” by Americana UK, Doug Levitt’s Debut Album Edge of Everywhere is an instant masterpiece. Across 12 powerful tracks, Levitt invites listeners on his ongoing Greyhound bus journey over the last decade, sharing the inspiring stories of folks he’s met along the way with more than 120,000 miles logged on the road. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Trina Shoemaker (Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris), Edge of Everywhere at its core is about empathy and connection, colored by touching vignettes of the human condition as shown on highlights like the poignant “Cold Comfort” and the cathartic “Highway Signs." The album’s stirring narratives range from a parent who faced the law after running from it to a father who blames himself for his son being shot in a drive-by, and more.Join us as Jamie and Doug talk about the project, the enduring influence of Woody Guthrie, stepping aside from Journalism to pursue music and lots more. Visit, www.douglevitt.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Called “One Of The Most Important Albums of The 21st Century” by Americana UK, Doug Levitt’s Debut Album Edge of Everywhere is an instant masterpiece. Across 12 powerful tracks, Levitt invites listeners on his ongoing Greyhound bus journey over the last decade, sharing the inspiring stories of folks he’s met along the way with more than 120,000 miles logged on the road. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Trina Shoemaker (Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris), Edge of Everywhere at its core is about empathy and connection, colored by touching vignettes of the human condition as shown on highlights like the poignant “Cold Comfort” and the cathartic “Highway Signs." The album’s stirring narratives range from a parent who faced the law after running from it to a father who blames himself for his son being shot in a drive-by, and more.Join us as Jamie and Doug talk about the project, the enduring influence of Woody Guthrie, stepping aside from Journalism to pursue music and lots more. Visit, www.douglevitt.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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