I’m truly embarrassed that it has taken me this long to catch up with this guy. The fantastic jams that I’ve been a part of with Joe are too many to count. He’s not only […]
Category: Interviews
A conversation with Arthur Hancock
Three years ago I had never heard of The Wooks. It wasn’t until my brother told me about a new band that he was joining from Kentucky that I became familiar with the Kentucky-based “rhythm […]
Ethan Hughes Interview
Today we’re talking with dobro player Ethan Hughes. Ethan thanks for taking some time to chat with me today. Tell us who you are, what you do, and where you’re located. My name is Ethan […]
Country Guitarist John Shaw
Anyone who finds a way to be a successful working musician always has a story to tell. Today’s guest with me has one of the most interesting ones I’ve heard in a while. In fact […]
Virginia Songstress Lindsey Nale
Songwriting isn’t a gift that every musicians just “gets.” All musical gifts are enigmatic to someone who doesn’t play or sing, but even to skilled instrumentalists and vocalists musical poetry can be evasive. My guest […]
Bryson City Banjo Boy Mikel Laws
There are few events that are more fun to me than going to the Nashville, TN Society For The Preservation Of Bluegrass Music in America event. Every first weekend in February (almost always on the […]
Nashville Mandolinist James Kee
James Kee works. And I don’t mean ‘kinda.’ His labors have resulted in opportunities that the entire East Nashville music community has benefitted from. Through his band East Nash Grass he’s employed some of Nashville’s […]
Folk Singer Xaris Waltman
Hey there! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us today. Tell us who you are, what you do, and where you’re located? Hello! Of course. Thanks for having me! My name is Xaris […]
Studio Musician Austin Filingo
There are a very small number of incredibly talented musicians that are able to earn their living without leaving their house. They use only themselves, a modest amount of recording equipment, a computer, and some […]
Chatting with Jaxon Lalonde
I have only gotten to attend MerleFest a handful of times. The few times I have been have been wonderful and memorable experiences. It was my 3rd trip to MerleFest in 2016 when I met […]
Guitarist Jason Keiser
Today we’ve got multi-instrumentalist Jason Keiser here to tell us a little bit about his music and his story. Jason, if you don’t mind, introduce yourself to our readers. Hey Jed. Thanks for having me […]
Interview : Forrest O’Connor
Today I’m excited to introduce you all to one of the new acoustic music scene’s most prolific artists, Mr. Forrest O’Connor. Forrest, tell us who you are, what you do, and where you’re located. Hey […]
A Conversation With Leanna Price
If you happen to be at a bluegrass festival, and see two girls holding instrument cases and think “those must be twins,” you’re right and it’s The Price Sisters. I kid, there are actually several […]
Banjoist Patton Wages
Today we’re chatting with banjo player Patton Wages. Patton, for those that don’t know you, tell us who you are, what you do, and where home is. My name is Patton Wages and I’m the […]
Interview : Shelby Gold
Family bands come and go in the acoustic music world. As young musicians get older, sibling relationships evolve, financial needs increase, and the logistics of “making it work” change over time, family-based groups tend to […]
Multi-Instrumentalist Matthew Songmaker
Hey there! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us today. Tell us who you are, what you do, and where you’re located? My name is Matthew Songmaker I am from Red Bluff, California […]
Chatting with Cheyenne Dalton
I’ve always been impressed by people who are able to pursue some form of music career while simultaneously going to college or working another job. Our guest today is quite the achiever; she not only […]
Ozark Mountain Native Grace Stormont
I always love getting the chance to interview Arkies, especially if they’re involved in the Mountain View music scene. Mountain View Arkansas holds so many good musical memories for me. Getting to grow up within […]