It’s Lizzie No speaking to you from Dublin, Ireland, where I recently moved! It’s fall here which makes my mind wander back to my home state of origin, New Jersey, where leaves are undoubtedly changing and cider donuts are being consumed. I hope you’re enjoying autumn wherever you are.This summer I said goodbye to Nashville, Tennessee, where I had been living for the past three years. I also worked on a bunch of projects, rehomed my beloved foster dog Dino,…
Year-End Reflections with Cindy & Lizzie: A Wild 2024 Ride
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Nature Calls for Trampled by Turtles’ Dave Simonett: Music, Hunting and Home
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Becca Stevens on Grief, Spiritual Co-Writing and Connection
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Twisted Pines’ Kathleen Parks Secret Polka Past
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Edie Carey & Sarah Sample: remain Cool despite Comfort, Cajons and Dream Catchers
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The Sound of Women’s Voices: A Shorty Bonus on a Weird Ass Day
I woke up today and my wife told me the news. I went for a walk in the woods and…
From Songwriting to Sobriety: Kasey Anderson’s Journey to His Final Album
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Riffing on Life: Chuck Prophet talks Music, Surfing, and Storytelling with Mark Erelli
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Liv Greene on Finding her Tender Little Queer Heart
Oh how I’ve longed to talk to Liv Greene. Every once in a while you come across a young artist…