Author: joekirkpug

This Grammy-nominated artist and instrumentalist, who has been described as “easily one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists playing today”, stops by our show to discuss her years on the road and her upcoming album, Glade. Read more

One of America’s most iconic songwriters stops by our show to speak about his legendary life in music. Read more

One of America’s finest songwriters makes his third appearance on our show to discuss his new novel, “The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All”, and his writing style in general. Read more

Ian Felice, the songwriting force behind this mainstay of American roots music, joins the show to talk about his writing process and his years on the road with Bright Eyes, Justin Townes Earle, and many others. Read more

The Grammy-nominated journeyman talks about cutting his teeth in Atlanta blues clubs and his method of songwriting that follows the song wherever it goes. Read more

This legendary folk songwriter stops by the show to discuss her techniques for sculpting melody, structuring the bridge of a song, and navigating the ever-shifting sands of the music business. Read more

This chart-topping songwriter returns to the show to discuss his new Silent Desert Studio, producing albums for other artists, and trying to capture a creative moment the first time that it happens. Read more

This Grammy winning songwriter reflects on his years of collaboration with Elvis Costello, Ralph Stanley, and Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Read more

This Grammy winning songwriter, singer, and producer reflects on her years making music with her father Levon Helm and carrying on with her own solo career. Read more

This Grammy-nominated songwriter talks about mid-career shift to music, writing songs with wounded veterans, and teaching younger songwriters to find their voice. Read more