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When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good “for a ten year old.” The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion for the instrument and he knew exactly how to motivate his daughter. He went on to say that if she wanted to go to jams and porch-play for the rest of her life, she’d learned enough. He gave her the realistic advice that if she wanted to dedicate her life to music,…
Listen to the InterviewTravis Book is a Practical Romantic
After two decades in The Infamous Stringdusters, the Grammy-award winning neo bluegrass band, Travis Book releases his rock americana debut:…
Caroline Cotter: Home is Where the Ocean Is
Former trumpet player and anxious adventurer Caroline Cotter had been constantly on the move performing hundreds of live shows since…
Jobi Riccio is an Outdoor Kid
Jobi Riccio has only begun to scratch the surface of what they have to offer on their debut album Whiplash.…
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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.