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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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Jobi Riccio is an Outdoor Kid

November 2, 2023

Jobi Riccio has only begun to scratch the surface of what they have to offer on their debut album Whiplash.…

Billy Keane: Curiosity, Luck, & Drive

October 26, 2023

Curiosity, luck and drive are three words that revolve around singer-songwriter Billy Keane. He was born with all three traits…

Folklore Forensics with Alice Gerrard

October 19, 2023

Bluegrass hero and former weird kid Alice Gerrard strongly believes that traditional music is connected to everyday life. She has…

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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.