By JamFest Editorial
What do Bob Dylan, Bernie Sanders, a banjo, and a sea of Gen Z TikTokers have in common? Apparently, more than you’d think.
As we inch closer to election season, the lines between culture and politics continue to blur—and this week, it’s all converging on Monday Night’s All Things Considered Live at JamFest Radio. Tonight’s headliner? None other than Ryan Adams & The Shining, captured in their legendary ACL Stage 2015 set. But before we hit that sweet spot of reverb and raw lyricism, let’s talk about how we got here—and why folk music, yet again, is being tuned up for revolution.
🌪️ “Blowin’ in the Wind?” and the Resurrection of Folk-Singing Firebrands
Back in the 1960s, the Newport Folk Festival was a battleground of ideas, guitars, and radical politics—less Woodstock, more worker’s songbook. Many of the early organizers and artists were, as modern parlance might put it, “commie-adjacent” (or full-blown card-carrying members of the American left). Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Odetta, and others used the stage to speak truth to power through banjos, ballads, and call-and-response choruses.
Now in 2025, that same radical energy is being remixed by a new wave of folk-influenced activism. Bernie Sanders—longtime folk fan, union guy, and harmonica-wielding icon of the democratic socialist left—is once again tapping into the nostalgic power of protest music to connect with Gen Z voters. Only now, it’s not dusty LPs playing in union halls. It’s curated Spotify playlists, TikTok protest dances, and viral acoustic takes on classic anthems like “Which Side Are You On?”
Expect to see a few well-placed cameos from folk-singing dinosaurs—yes, those seasoned veterans from the ‘60s and ‘70s who still pack a political punch—trotted out at rallies and virtual festivals in the coming months. Think Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, maybe even some Dylan deep cuts popping up in places you’d least expect.
📻 Monday Night’s Must-Listen: All Things Considered Live on JamFest
But enough about politics—let’s talk about what matters most tonight: music that moves you.
All Things Considered Live, JamFest’s flagship Monday night broadcast, is where iconic performances, unforgettable interviews, and deep musical storytelling meet. It’s where legacy and immediacy blend into a rich listening experience that’s become a weekly ritual for thousands of fans worldwide.
And tonight’s episode? It’s huge.
🎸 Tonight’s Feature: Ryan Adams & The Shining – ACL Stage 2015
If you’re a fan of Ryan Adams, live performances, or just music with soul and grit, this is an unmissable event. Recorded during one of his most emotionally charged and sonically tight sets, the ACL Stage 2015 performance is legendary for a reason. Backed by The Shining, Adams leans into heartland rock, alt-country swagger, and guitar hero theatrics—all while delivering that raw, poetic vulnerability he’s known for.
Expect live renditions of:
- “Gimme Something Good”
- “Stay With Me”
- “Oh My Sweet Carolina”
- And a few rare moments that never made the official album cuts.
Interspersed throughout the concert are exclusive interview clips, giving you behind-the-scenes insight into the creative headspace of Adams and the dynamic energy of The Shining during this explosive tour run.
🕘 Set Your Clock, Tell Your Friends
When: Tonight, 9 PM EST
Where: JamFest on TuneIn
Why: Because great music never gets old—and hearing it live, with all the atmosphere and unfiltered emotion intact, is pure magic.
🌍 The Revolution Will Be Broadcast
From folk commies and Gen Z protest songs to transcendent Ryan Adams performances, JamFest Radio is your home for music that matters—past, present, and future.
So whether you’re looking to understand how music shaped political history or just want to crank up your speakers and vibe to one of the best live sets of the 2010s, tonight’s All Things Considered Live has you covered.
Don’t miss it.
🎧 “All Things Considered Live.” Every Monday night. Only on JamFest.