Regarding Americana music singer-songwriters, do you enjoy discovering and being moved by stories that include love, eclectic music, tragic loss of friends, banjos and amputations? Who doesn't? Well, Angie Heimann and Cas Sochacki, share such stories in this interview as The Blushin' Roulettes. Oh, did I mention they saved their dog's life the morning of the interview? Angie and Cas, both beautiful humans,  have been making Americana and Bluegrass music and traveling for a while now,  separately and together. In the process they have collaborated with other beautiful humans in creat ..read more

Meet Tommy Womack! I love this guy! He's an extremely talented musical and literary creative that let's you into his head and heart without filters. His head and heart, by the way, are very interesting places...you should visit the souvenir store on the way out. Founder and front man for the 80'-90's rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Government Cheese, Tommy shares a few stories about his time with his friends Billy Mack Hill, Joe Elvis King, and Skot Willis. Tommy shares intimate details in this credible rock history tome. The Cheese Chronicles. (Buy it at this link). Note: I ate a lo ..read more

Angry Smoke Stories from the fireground as told by Atlanta Deputy Fire Chief (retired) Joseph M. Tolbert. Joe regales us first person accounts of 4 remarkable incidents during his career, incidents that he should NOT have been at. Chief Joe Tolbert was born and raised in the City of Atlanta. He is a fifth generation Atlanta Firefighter. His Great-Great Grandfather began the family tradition of working in the fire  service with the Atlanta Volunteer  Fire Department in 1870. Chief Tolbert joined the Atlanta Fire Department in 1972. He has served in every rank and capacity within the ..read more

On this, the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, I talk with long time friend and former firefighter colleague, Dr. Henry T. Christen. But for those of us that have known him for a half-century, we just call him Hank. Hank shares his stories, both tragic and amusing, through his tapestry of words. Both a public safety professional and expert and a life-long academic, he has also been known to , well... 'make shit up.' But, not during this hour-long episode. This hour is about truth and feeling. You will also hear the wonderful music of singer-songwriter Antsy McClain. He was kind enough to allow me to ..read more

In this audio expedition, Abby K invited me to  join her as she shares her musical journey and stories how her family and co-writers have shaped her music. The pandemic DID NOT slow her down. In fact, it seems it only served to feed her songwriting and singing talents. Abby K draws upon many influences in her music from her childhood days in Kentucky and you can feel her down-home warmth. Then, after two decades in the Windy City, where she was exposed to the extremes of weather and musical inspirations, she moved her act to Seattle where she performs regularly, including Seattle's NW Fo ..read more

A wide ranging conversation with singer-songwriter Joe Peters, PhD. Joe has released over a dozen CDs of original songs. He grew up in the American Midwest during the 1960s and 70s, and his songs hearken back to a time when the youth of the planet sought the experience of peace, love and adventure, and expressed this search in their music.  He spent many years studying, traveling and working overseas, returning to the U.S. in 2006 to embark on a full-time career in music. Joe's nature-based background, his study of Eastern philosophies and his scientific bent all inform my songwriting J ..read more

Just in time for Christmas, singer-songwriter Aireene Espiritu is our featured guest. She shares her origin story and the motivation that drives to her help heel our world through music.  She was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States at 10 years old, growing up in the third culture: the old country, the new country and a blend of both worlds. Mainly influenced by listening to Alan Lomax's field recordings from the South and growing up listening to her uncles' Filipino folk guitar fingerpicking, her music is reminiscent of front porch storytelling, of ghosts and the living ..read more

On this, the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, I talk with long time friend and former firefighter colleague, Dr. Henry T. Christen. But for those of us that have known him for a half-century, we just call him Hank. Hank shares his stories, both tragic and amusing, through his tapestry of words. Both a public safety professional and expert and a life-long academic, he has also been known to , well... 'make shit up.' But, not during this hour-long episode. This hour is about truth and feeling. You will also hear the wonderful music of singer-songwriter Antsy McClain. He was kind enough to allow me to ..read more

In this first episode (and maybe the last) you'll meet Laura Benson and Dave Pascoe. They are the two founding members of Late For The Train, an indie-folk string group rooted in American folk and bluegrass music. Based in Northern California, these extremely talented singer-songwriter, musicians provide a playful and poignant musical experience that uplifts your spirit and rouses your soul. And Gramps needs that! Learn their origin story and how much Dave is into sustainable farming. You'll also hear about Laura finding "her people." Most importantly, learn the difference between a violin and ..read more