Steve Earle archive
Listen Steve Earle On World Cafe WXPN
July 4, 2011 – Hear the rough-hewn country songwriter perform tunes from his new album in the WXPN studio. WXPN
Watch Steve Earle: Tiny Desk Concert
April 25, 2011 – A singer, author, actor and activist, Earle showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.
Read First Listen: Steve Earle, 'I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive'
April 17, 2011 – Hear the excellent new album from the iconoclastic country singer in its entirety.
Listen Lyle Lovett And Steve Earle On World Cafe WXPN
June 21, 2010 – The pair gives an interview and performances at an unlikely venue: a boat in the Caribbean. WXPN
Listen Steve Earle On Mountain Stage
May 10, 2010 – Earle combines his own storytelling with songs from his latest album, Townes.
Listen Kate And Anna McGarrigle At Carnegie Hall
January 19, 2010 – Kate McGarrigle, who died Monday, performs a 2004 concert as a tribute to Emmylou Harris.
Listen Steve Earle's Hero, Heckler: Townes Van Zandt
May 14, 2009 – Van Zandt's songs of loners and misfits made a deep imprint on Earle, who made a new tribute album.
Listen Eight Years Gone
January 19, 2009 – Hear the songs that wrestled with the fear, uncertainty and frustration during Bush's presidency.
Listen Steve And Justin Townes Earle: Life Lessons
December 29, 2008 – Country-rock singer-songwriter Steve Earle taught his son a lot about rebellion and making music.
Listen Sneak Previews: Of Montreal, Okkervil River
August 18, 2008 – Okkervil River and Of Montreal made last year's top 20 albums and are back again for this year.
Listen Steve Earle: Kinder and Gentler? WFUV
February 28, 2008 – Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the outspoken roots-rock icon. WFUV
Listen Steve Earle: Serenading Politics and Optimism
November 6, 2007 – Hear the outspoken singer-songwriter in an interview and performance from WXPN.
Listen Steve Earle in Concert WXPN
October 12, 2007 – Hear the outspoken singer-songwriter perform a show from WXPN and World Café Live. WXPN
Listen Jens Lekman, Nick Lowe, Jose Gonzalez
September 12, 2007 – Swedish art-pop singer Jens Lekman; distinguished country crooner Nick Lowe; Broken Social Scene...
Listen Can Rock Save the World?
July 6, 2007 – Live Earth founder Kevin Wall, Paste magazine editor Josh Jackson and musician Alejandro Escoved...