Author: joekirkpug

This troubadour who originally hails from Wisconsin has played with Roseanne Cash, John Hiatt, Guy Clark and many others. He’s built a following the old-fashioned way, great records and hard touring. Read more

Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount are the married couple that make up this critically acclaimed band, they’ve shared the stage with Elvis Costello, John Prine, and Al Green among many others. Read more

Musician and author Matthew Chaim joins us to discuss the opportunities that Web 3.0 will offer songwriters and artists in the digital realm. Read more

This phenom from Oklahoma talks about his early years playing music the Pentecostal church and recording his latest album with indie-rock stalwart John Agnello. Read more

This founding member of the critically celebrated group Big Thief steps into the spotlight with his latest solo effort and stops by the show to talk about his musical journey. Read more

The Semisonic frontman and writer of Adele’s hit “Someone Like You” stops by the show to tell the stories behind composing his hits on our 100th episode special. Read more

This troubadour from Louisiana found his commercial success in music later in life; he reflects on the journey that brought him to that peak. Read more

This critically acclaimed songwriter and Rounder Records recording artist stops by to talk about her musical underpinnings. Read more

The songwriter at the vanguard of modern folk music returns to the show to talk about his journey through addiction and back into sobriety. Read more

Ben Nichols, the leader of this seminal Memphis rock outfit, stops by the show to talk about his journey so far. Read more