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    Dirty Roots Radio

     
    DIRTY - adjective: Not clean or pure - Containing impurities - Not clear and bright - Characterized by a husky, rasping, or raw tonal quality.
     

    ROOTS - noun: Something that is an origin or source (as of a condition or quality) - The part by which an object is attached to something else.

    Broadcasting live from the corner of 4th & Tibbs, Dirty Roots Radio is a Quentin Tarantino-ization of a spaghetti western style old-school record show featuring renegade country, vintage gospel, raw blues, greasy soul, punk, and funk.

    Join your host Ryan Mifflin every Thursday night from 8 to 10 p.m. (central) as he explores the twisted roots and branches of American music.

    Find Dirty Roots on Facebook and Twitter .  Visit online at www.DirtyRootsRadio.com.



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    Solomon Burke & Successful Parenting
    Dirty Roots Radio Posted On May 23, 2011


    Yesterday evening, I was gathering up CDs I was going to take for one of my regular “trade-in” visits to my favorite independent record store,Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis. My daughter, who will turn four in May, is my usual guest […]


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    CONCERT REVIEW: Kris Kristofferson & Marle Haggard (March 9, 2011 @ Fox Theater – St. Louis, MO)
    Dirty Roots Radio Posted On May 23, 2011


    I got to my seat a little later than I would have liked for last night’s Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson show. The two legends are on tour together, swapping stories and songs in an intimate stage setting in theaters. […]


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    Kris Kristofferson: Renegade Prophet
    Dirty Roots Radio Posted On May 23, 2011


    Through my work in radio, I’ve been blessed to have the unique opportunity to meet many celebrities and take in many concerts. I’ve interviewed musicians who have meant a great deal to me (Mike Ness of Social Distortion) and seen […]


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    Long Live Social D
    Dirty Roots Radio Posted On May 23, 2011


    I have a lot of favorite bands. A lot of favorite albums. And a lot of favorite songs. I use the phrase “one of my favorites” a LOT as I introduce songs on my radio show and in general conversations. […]


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