Arlo McKinley's Life Is Full Of Gripping Stories : World Cafe : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN : NPR
"Bag of Pills" Arlo McKinley grew up in Cincinnati, something he proudly wears on his sleeve. Sure, Nashville wasn't too far away, but McKinley never left Ohio, and that's a bit of what's at the heart of Die Midwestern, his latest album. It's a personal and moving record, showcasing his ability to tell gripping stories about the life he's lived. Another guy who told stories that moved people was the late John Prine — and it's no surprise that he and his wife Fiona Whalen were fans of Arlo McKinley, who released Die Midwestern on Prine's label, Oh Boy Records. One other thing McKinley shar...
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