Author: joekirkpug

The acclaimed songwriter and Grammy winning producer joins us to talk about his journey and his creative process. Read more

After a remembrance of the late Justin Townes Earle, we hear from this multi-talented songwriter from Los Angeles by way of Virginia. Read more

The Texas Piano Man returns to our show to share his unique insight, humor, and good cheer. Read more

This troubadour based in Portland OR has carved out a national audience for his heartfelt, wry folk songs. He speaks about crafting his shows, keeping them fresh night to night, and recording albums in an unconventional way. Read more

One of America’s greatest songwriters graces the airwaves of our show to talk about her prolific catalog and her legendary career. Read more

Dayna Frank, the head of the National Independent Venue Association and CEO of First Avenue in Minneapolis, discusses the impact that Coronavirus has had on the live music industry and about a bill co-sponsored by senators Amy Klobuchar (D- MN) and John Cornyn (R-TX) that would provide independently owned venues with a financial lifeline from… Read more

This native troubadour of Oklahoma discusses her DIY beginnings, tour burnout, and drawing inspiration from working in different mediums. Read more

The troubadour from Tennessee discusses his career, from his early years with Atlantic Records to his later career renaissance as an in demand songwriter in Nashville. Read more

This Austin Texas based troubadour stops by to reminisce about a tour that we did together in a blizzard, booking his in tours in the early days, and rediscovering a freer mindset for writing. Read more

The Texas music icon talks his early days in the outlaw Austin folk scene and his latest star-studded release on Big Machine Records. Read more