Author: joekirkpug

The Texas troubadour now makes his home in Nashville and he returns to our show to tell us how he’s making his way in art and business these days. Read more

Taylor Goldsmith, the songwriter and singer for this L.A. rock quartet, stops by the show to discuss how they almost didn’t record their first hit, the reason they committed to touring so heavily, and the gratitude he feels for his musical journey so far. Read more

This Indiana-born musician co-founded indie rock stalwarts Blake Babies with Juliana Hatfield, was a member of The Lemonheads during the peak of their success, and now runs the iconic roots music label Rounder Records. Read more

The St. Louis by way of Michigan troubadour talks about her time touring as a side-woman in other people’s bands and how she stepped into the spotlight to front her own project. Read more

Sean and Sara Watkins are a sibling musical duo who got their start on the national stage in the bluegrass group Nickel Creek, they stop by the show to talk about their writing with archetypes and their new album. Read more

The Alberta native discusses his unique style of country balladry, growing up in the tradition of Cowboy music, and staying fiercely independent. Read more

This Greenville SC native is a Grammy-nominated troubadour known for his tireless touring schedule. Read more

This native of the deep south is a Grammy, Oscar, and ACM nominee whose career has navigated the hallways of both commercial country and taste-making Americana. Read more

The roots rock legend and creative force behind The Blasters discusses the punk rock scene in 1980s LA, touring with Queen, and the sublime moment of playing the right song with the right band. Read more

The Texas native and creative force behind Centro-Matic talks about his early years in Denton, his collaboration with Jason Molina, and his decision to put his band on hiatus instead of letting it “become a hobby”. Read more