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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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Soundcheck Stories and Life Lessons: Chris Smither and Peter Mulvey

July 4, 2024

Chris Smither has been Peter Mulvey‘s mentor since back in 1993, when the young Mulvey opened for the already seasoned…

Steve Poltz Wants to Listen to The Grateful Dead, Watch Laugh-In and Write a Song Together

June 27, 2024

If you’re looking for recommendations for desserts, might I suggest asking folk music and comedy savant Steve Poltz? This man…

Archiving the Heart: Greg Brown on Music, Family, and Throwing Out Old Notebooks

June 20, 2024

Iowa folk music icon Greg Brown is living that retired life. After playing his farewell retirement concert in 2023, he’s…

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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.