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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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Bestie Lizzie No has just released their career-defining new record Halfsies and we are 100% here for it on our…
Dinty Child Dreams Up Tunes on Island Time
Dinty Child, founding member of Session Americana, the beloved Boston roots music collective, who’ve accidentally been a band for twenty…
Tyrone Cotton: The Louisville Legend You Must Hear
Tyrone Cotton, a decades-long mainstay of the Louisville, KY music scene just released his 2023 debut album, “Man Like Me.”…
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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.