Author: joekirkpug

This American string band from Minnesota excels with their emphasis on songcraft and lyricism. Read more

This native of Downingtown PA studied at the Berklee College of Music, moved to Nashville and promptly won the prestigious BMI John Lennon Songwriting competition. Read more

Jake Duzsik is the founder and creative force behind this industrial rock band from Los Angeles that has toured with Nine Inch Nails and contributed scoring to video games such as Grand Theft Auto. Read more

This legendary Austin TX songwriter stops by the show to talk about three decades of prolific writing, touring, and recording. Read more

This Canadian hip hop star has found success for over three decades, including appearances with Snoop Dogg and platinum records of his own. Read more

This soulful singer from the American south has painstakingly built a worldwide audience over the last decade. Read more

Jason Singer is the creative force behind this indie rock band that has won a legion of fans by collaborating with Manchester Orchestra and playing legendary festivals such as Lollapalooza. Read more

Zach and Lebo are the creative forces behind this rock and jam institution. They discuss their original formation, and recording for Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records. Read more

The legendarily spirited rock and roll front man joins the show to discuss his early years working for record labels, DIY touring and learning the craft of songwriting from mentors in Nashville. Read more

This Grammy winner stops by the show to discuss her acclaimed band Flor de Toloache, and her time touring with notable acts such as Dan Auerbach’s The Arcs. Read more