Author: joekirkpug

This artist from West Texas discusses his writing style, his process in the studio, and his time on the road. Read more

Ketch Secor is the founder of this iconic American band that has won several Grammy’s, gone platinum, and become an important of our nation’s musical firmament.This show is sponsored by Bandzoogle.com and Pegheadnation.com… Use promo code “TWS” with both sponsors to unlock special discounts for listeners of this podcast. Read more

This Grammy and Oscar nominated songwriter stops by our show again to discuss her new memoir, “I Dream He Talks to Me”, and her creative process in general. Read more

This group from North Carolina has drawn comparisons to Hank Williams, Elliot Smith, and the Sex Pistols. Read more

This critically acclaimed songwriter from West Texas has toured with Billy Joe Shaver, Patty Griffin and Hayes Carll, he stops by the show to discuss his years on the road and his writing techniques. Read more

Ray Benson, the leader of this iconic Western Swing band, discusses moving to Texas upon Willie Nelson’s advice, being a bandleader for over five decades, and his creative spirit that has led to 9 Grammy awards. Read more

This folk blues artist who originally hails from Milwaukee has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone and NPR and now records for Fat Possum records. He stops by the show to talk about his musical journey and his creative process. Read more

This “bonafide underground folk hero” talks about breaking into music, the different skill sets it takes to be a working artist, and co-writing a Billboard smash hit with Jewel. Read more

One of the standard bearers of American bluegrass music stops by the show to talk about getting his start in Baltimore, playing in Bill Monroe’s band, and his six decades in music. Read more

This two time Grammy nominee and Austin Songwriter Hall of Fame member reminisces on the high and low points of her iconic career in American folk music. Read more