We are in a new week and a new state. We hit Idaho this we, beginning with Lee Penn Sky from Boise. Some may call them protest songs but certainly words with something to say in his songs that include Aberdeen, Given Up On Peace, Prophets and Pretenders and Road to Rome.

Tuesday in Idaho has us in Boise again where we meet Venus Love. Rock and roll with Veus (and she does know how to spell) and her songs IG Boy XX, Itz Naut Me Itz U, Naut Pretty and Naut Pretty

We are in Illinois next week on The Music of America Podcast. Music and stories from the Land of Lincoln from Dirt Jail, The Original Skazz Band, Matt Krahula, The Truth Council and Matt Damann

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Wednesday, we have island music from Matt Krahula, whose latest album was inspired by living in Hawaii before moving to Illinois. Hear Shore Party and Follow Me To Paradise here from his album The Island Life

We start off the week in Illinois, where we are all week, with the band called Dirt Jail. songs include Sunday Scaries and Bagel Boss.

The Original Skazz Band....what a great name... combines traditional jazz and big band sounds with Rock and Roll and do it quite well. Listen and enjoy the song Murder Mystery

A three-piece band called Truth Council is our Thursday guest from Pekin, Illinois. Hear the song Midnight Cafe from thir latest album Wambat Alchemy

Closing out the week in Illinois with Singer/ Songwriter Kelly Daman. Hear the title cut to his debut album Songs About Switzerland