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Susan Werner Defines Hard Work, Paid Vacations and Relaxing as Indie Musician

April 24, 2025

The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a “paid vacation.” Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance between a hardworking mindset and the need for downtime, revealing her strategies for managing stress and expectations in both life and music. Powered by RedCircle…

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Basic Folk 105 – Patty Larkin

February 18, 2021

Powered by RedCircle Patty Larkin is a monster on the guitar. Although starting on the piano, after her uncle gave…

Basic Folk 104 – Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers

February 11, 2021

Powered by RedCircle Wesley Schultz has one of the most recognizable modern voices in folk music. His band, The Lumineers,…

Basic Folk 103 – Sadie Gustafson-Zook

February 4, 2021

Powered by RedCircle There is a lot going on with Sadie Gustafson-Zook. Raised in a supportive Mennonite community near Goshen,…

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Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from

KT Tunstall,

John Hiatt,

Amythyst Kiah,

Kishi Bashi,

... and many more. Cindy and Lizzie approach their interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions.