The new album from Caamp, called By and By, comes out on Friday. Today, we’ll get a preview! Formed around guitarist Taylor Meier and banjo player Evan Westfall, Caamp tours a lot, charming festivalgoers across the country with their laid-back folk vibes. They join host Talia Schlanger to talk about their humble beginnings at open mic nights in Athens, Ohio – But they’ve come a long way since then, with songs in the tens of millions of spins on Spotify. Plus, Caamp performs brand new songs, live, on the next World Cafe.

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(Photo: Caamp performing live for the World Cafe – via World Cafe)

Lukas Nelson – He’s been busy, to say the least, since his last visit with his band Promise of the Real in 2017. They continue to play live as Neil Young’s band, plus Lukas contributed music to Bradley Cooper’s remake of the film A Star is Born – And they’ve just released a new album, called Turn Off the News (Build a Garden). We’ll hear all about the making of the record, including working with guests like Shooter Jennings, Margo Price, and his dad, Willie Nelson. And Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform live. On the next World Cafe.

World Cafe airs weekdays at 2:00 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 /  streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org  / Listen live on-the-go with the FREE KRCB Mobile App from the App Store & Google Play.

(Photo: Lukas Nelson performing for World Cafe, screen grab)

The Black Keys went on hiatus after their 2015 tour but recently returned with a new album called Let’s Rock.  Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney share how they knew when it was time to get back together and why the new record features an electric chair on the cover. Plus, they play live, on the next World Cafe.

World Cafe airs weekdays at 2:00 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 /  streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org  / Listen live on-the-go with the FREE KRCB Mobile App from the App Store & Google Play.

(Photo: Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist/via NPR)

During Guns N’ Roses 2015 tour, bassist Duff McKagan recognized he was headed down a rabbit hole of cable news, so he turned off the television and went out to meet people. Those conversations led to his new solo record, Tenderness. He’ll talk about what he learned and perform songs from the album with friend and producer, Shooter Jennings.

World Cafe airs weekdays at 2:00 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 /  streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org  / Listen live on-the-go with the FREE KRCB Mobile App from the App Store & Google Play.

(Photo: Duff McKagan/Courtesy of the World Cafe)