In Studio: Justin Townes Earle

Soundcheck | Jan 27, 2011

Justin Townes Earle, the Nashville-bred, New York-based singer and songwriter (and son of troubadour Steve Earle), has received comparisons to Woody Guthrie for his heartfelt, barebones Americana music. He joins us today live in studio to share songs from his new release, Harlem River Blues. This is a repeat edition of Soundcheck.

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