The sisters are sooooooo excitedthat we got to talk to Bowen Young! We chatted with this divine duo about allthings music, like Brandon deciding to move to Nashville and “just give it awhirl,” and Clare’s advice to “lean into the weird” because we’re all uniqueand special. 

   Nashville-based duo BOWEN * YOUNG embarks on a musical journey with their debut

album, Us, a melodic tapestry woven by the harmonious souls of Clare Bowen and

Brandon Robert Young. Produced by acclaimed Americana songwriter/producer Sean

McConnell, their 10-track revelation is slated for a global release on May 3rd via

Snakefarm/PIAS.

Hailing from rural Australia, Clare, and Connecticut native Brandon infuse 'Us' with

haunting, ethereal songs that delve into the depths of ferocious love, heartbreaking loss,

and unwavering hope. Their musical collaboration, aptly named "Cinematic Americana,"

is a testament to the emotive songwriting, honest lyrics, and hypnotic harmonies that

encapsulate their special bond.

In the luminous shadow of their individual backgrounds, Clare, famed for her role as

Scarlett O'Connor in 'Nashville,' and Brandon, a seasoned musician touring with legends

like John Hiatt, share a common North Star—sweeping emotion, intimate moments, and

bombastic sound.

The couple's creative synergy found its missing piece in Sean McConnell. The revelation

struck while composing 'Water To Wine,' a song that seamlessly captures the essence

of their profound connection. Yet, life's shadows emerged in the form of 'Dangerous

Love,' a single born from a harrowing experience when an assailant invaded their home.

Undeterred, Clare and Brandon transformed adversity into art, choosing joy over fear.

Entering the studio with McConnell and producer Roger Alan Nichols, they discovered

the sweet spot of true emotion, using their crackling energy as the cornerstone. From

the stripped-back 'Halo' to the unpolished honesty of 'To The Bone,' each track on 'Us'

resonates with the authenticity of their musical journey.

Clare's arrival in Music City in 2012 marked the beginning of a musical voyage with

luminaries like Vince Gill and the Zac Brown Band. A pediatric cancer survivor, her life

story adds a poignant layer to their narrative, emphasizing the resilience to embrace

both light and dark.

Brandon's journey, beginning in 2000, unfolds with nights spent filling composition

books with melodies in Nashville. His collaborations with John Hiatt and contributions

to projects such as 'Johnny Cash Forever Words' showcase the breadth of his musical

prowess, heard in shows like 'Shameless'.

Fate orchestrated their union in 2013, when Brandon became Clare's last-minute duet

partner. Their unique chemistry blossomed into love, culminating in a magical proposal

at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and a union officiated by John Carter Cash in 2017.

The couple's musical saga continues to resonate globally such as sharing the stage

with Billy Joel at BST/Hyde Park last year, a headlining US tour, and an astounding 838%

growth on Spotify. The spotlight has embraced them, and the world eagerly awaits the

May 3rd release of 'Us.'

As the pages turn to 2024, the duo anticipates their return to the UK for the Highways

Festival at The Royal Albert Hall on May 17th & 18th among other exciting opportunities.

The symphony of BOWEN * YOUNG continues an enchanting tale of love, resilience, and

a harmonious odyssey through the corridors of life and art.

Check them out here: 

Website: Bowenyoung.com

FB: Bowen Young

IG: Bowenyoungofficial Clare: clarembee Brandon: brandonrobertyoung

TikTok: Bowenyoungofficial

YouTube: Bowenyoungofficial

Bandcamp: Bowen Young

 Check out this episode where we talk the importance of clean water with John Bolten of the band Geraldine they get ready to serve as the houseband for the Annapolis Baygrass festival kicking off THISWEEKEND September 21-22, 2024. We take a deep dive (pun intended)into comparingpunk rock and old time music and saying a lot with a little. 

 Geraldine’s mantra is ‘Good Time Old Time’. They are a country-leaning string band bringingsongwriting to the forefront, while blending elements of old time, American folk, bluegrass, and alternative country in a distinctive, enthusiastic sound. As stewards of Appalachian motifs in a modern framework, they bring banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and Appalachian flat foot dancing to the front of the stage, accented with lush four-part harmonies, in a free-wheeling repertoire of both rare and wonderful gems from the past and original songs.  

" The perfect blend of grit, drive, originality, and fun – Baltimore’s Geraldine embodies all that’s good in a modern stringband. In studio and on-stage, the quartet dips and dives through raucous fiddle tunes and soulful songs to create a fresh sonic landscape that knows no bounds. Anchored by John Bolten’s creative songwriting, the spotlight is shared evenly across their dynamic lineup featuring Jonathan Vocke on banjo, Josh Anderson on fiddle, and Jocelyn Haversat on feet and upright bass. In a modern roots music landscape that can be overly polished and predictable, Geraldine is as genuine as it gets and you’ll never quite know where they’re going next.” -- Brad Kolodner, Folk Alley, Bluegrass Country Radio 

 Check the band out here: 

Website: Geraldineband.com 

IG: thegeraldineband 

FB: Geraldine 

YouTube: @geraldineband 

And check out the festival here: baygrass.festival.com 

Jasmine Pritchard is a West Virginia born, Philippine raised, San Francisco based singer/songwriter, and vocal coach. She is a fierce supporter of indie/local musicians, and enjoys writing songs that celebrate the joy of living, being connected, and the importance of self-love. Making music with her friends is her happy place and dream job. 

Photo Credit - @IranRamirezPhotography 

Check Jasmine out here: 

Instagram - @jasmooti 

YouTube - @jasmootisingsBandcamp - JasminePritchard.Bandcamp.com 

And check out Songrise studios here: https://www.songrisestudios.com/

Instagram - @songrisestudios

YouTube - @songrisestudios

Yelp - https://www.yelp.com/biz/songrise-studios-san-francisco-3

And learn more about Downsyndrome Connection of the Bay Area here: https://www.dscba.org/

Check Alan out here: www.alanwalkermusic.net Born and raised in New York City, Alan Walker has been playing in clubs there since the mid-80s, with his first show at CBGBs and his first band Club Iguana. He is the former lead singer and piano & organ player of rootsy/melodic pop band, The Brilliant Mistakes, who were aptly named after a song by one of their songwriting mentors, Elvis Costello. The Brilliant Mistakes had a great run starting in 1993, releasing three albums (two with Schleifer producing) before stopping in 2012. The band frequented the downtown NYC club scene and, at one time, was a WFUV favorite, appearing live there as well as with Jerry Treacy on his 'Crash on The Levee' radio show. They were played by David Dye on WXPN's World Cafe as well as on Vin Scelsa's Idiot's Delight and performed at SXSW for a few years. Alongside his musical career, Walker works full time in book publishing (VP of Higher Education at Penguin Random House). He spoke more about it all in a 2019 podcast interview with Center Stage with Pamela Kuhn, who says he, "has put the polish on life as a popular musician while having an extended and successful livelihood in publishing... Every great composer has their own love of the marriage of music and word. And I can't help but feel that Alan Walker has kept his creativity fresh with his day 'gig' at Penguin Publishing that keeps honing his skills."Although the city definitely had an effect on who Alan Walker is, the songs he writes, and certainly the musicians he has become most closely involved with, he says, "I get just as much inspiration from being in the country, outdoors hiking with my dogs or on a road bike. I'm half city, half country boy, having grown up in NYC and the hills of Western MA. I'd like to think there is both humor and a subtle edge to my lyrics, which may be the city side of me, and also melancholy in my melodies, which is the country part, but then again, maybe it's not so simple, and it's all mixed up in the soup that my songs come out of." A Little Too Late is a follow-up to Walker's 2019 debut Something Up My Sleeve and will be released on June 28 on Aunt Mimi's Records. 

We have had so much fun doing this podcast! In this episode, we interview each other about our love of music, our song writng process, and all things music. Find out how we gotobsessed with songwriting and lyrics!Bethany's dog Chief makes an appearance and we talk about what we've (or haven't) been up to and playing the recorder. 

 Check out these awesome links (we refer to in the podcast):  

 Do The Thing Podcast-- https://www.dothethingpodcast.com IG: @dothethingformula 

Adkins music-- https://omahaguitarandmusiclessons.com  

I Heart Songwriting Club-- https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com IG: @iheartsongwritingclub 

Pat Pattison --www.patpattison.com 

Berklee College of Music online courses -- https://online.berklee.edu/courses IG: @berkleeonline 

Song Fancy Songwriting Club -- https://songfancy.com IG: @sarahspencermusic

Bowen Young -- IG: @bowenyoungofficial

The Avett Brothers -- IG: @theavettbrothers     

Check out Episode 34 with Hattie Craven IG: @hattiecravenmusic

And thank you to our sponsor BFdesigns IG: @bfdesigns7

Hattie Craven has built a fine reputation as a breathtaking performer going back to her early years. It began as a 4 year old fiddler on stage with Laura Love at the Kate Wolf Music Festival. Musical theater from age 6 to her teens, created confidence and a dynamic stage presence that serves her well today. In additon to the stage, Craven is also at home in recording studios as a seasoned and sought after session vocalist since age 11.

As a singer songwriter, she has 3 CDs to her credit. Hattie is a multidimensional artist whose fanbase transcends age and genre.

Check her out here:

Website: www.hattiecraven.com

Facebook: Hattiecravenmusic

Instagram: Hattiecravenmusic

Chris Peters is an Indiana born, Los Angeles based singer-songwriter with a refreshing mix of catchy and wholesome music that is sure to either get stuck in your head or pull at your heart strings. After graduating from Berklee College of Music and collaborating with anyone from Lizzy Mcalpine to the Jonas Brothers, he is now in Los Angeles growing his career one show, release, and fan at a time. He just released his debut album, “To Be Known” which was written while he worked on a cruise ship!  

Chris' new single "Filler Days" is out NOW!!!! 

Check him out here:

Website: www.chrispeterswebsite.com

IG: chris_peters_

Tik Tok: chrispeters_

You Tube: www.youtube.com/user/TheChrisPeters25

FaceBook: www.facebook.com/chrispbops/

Band Camp: chrispetersmusic.bandcamp.com/track/filler-days

Imogen Clark is not just an artist; she's a storyteller, a fighter, and a dreamer. She spent her teen years at Penrith High by day, playing Western Sydney bars at night, learning how to make her voice heard and honing her chops as an electric live performer. Today she stands as a testatment to transcending familiar boundaries, driven by her roots and an unwavering ambition that led her to global stages from the US to Europe. Her songs blending pop-rock and indie-pop, are like pages from her diary, capturing moments, memories, and confesssions from her journey, battling anxiety and insecurity to fight for who she is and what she believes in, maginfying intimate emotions to arena level anthems.  

As she gears up for her upcoming album, "The Art of Getting through" out Friday, May 31st she continues to defy expectations, proving that she's just getting started. 

Check her out here: 

Website: https://imogenclark.com.au/

IG: imogenclarkmusic

FB: Imogen Clark

X: Imogen_Clark

Tik Tok: Imogen Clark

You Tube: @ImogenClark

 The sisters are thrilled to chat with Asheville, North Carolina’s Lyndsay Pruett.  

Lyndsay Pruett is a freelance violin/fiddle player and teacher based in Asheville, NC. She grew up inJacksonville, FL where she studied classical music extensively. She then wenton to get a degree in Commercial Music Performance from Belmont University inNashville, TN. Lyndsay worked as a session musician in Nashville andtoured with Futureman and the Black Mozart Ensemble for a few years before shemade the move to Asheville, NC in 2009. She's been a member of the Jon StickleyTrio since 2011 and is currently a faculty member at Academy for the Arts andUniversity of North Carolina Asheville.  

Check out Lyndsay here: 

IG: thisishowwepruett 

  Asheville folks, check Lyndsay out every Tuesday night at 5 Walnut Wine Bar 5Walnut.com 

Jon Stickley Trio: 

Website: jonstickleytrio.com 

IG: jonstickleytrio 

Facebook: JonStickleyTrio 

YouTube: @Jonstickleytrio 

Other sites to check out: 

Bassandgrass.com  

Julie Lavery was born and raised right outside of Boston, MA. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2010 where she studied songwriting and performance under some greats like Livingston Taylor, Jack Perricone, and Pat Pattison. 

Right after graduation, Julie moved to Orlando, FL for her first paid gig as Ariel, in "The Voyage of the Little Mermaid." Wanting to pursue her dreams of writing and performing original music, she moved to LA and met up with her future husband Spencer Broschard. They started a band together called the Running Mates and success via You Tube with 185k followers and upwards of 15 million views. 

Since moving to Nashville in 2020, Julie has gone on national tour with recording artist Sarah Darling. In 2022, Sarah and Julie opened for Carly Pearce on the European leg of her "29" tour. 

Most recently, Julie has been in the studio writing and recording new music for her upcoming EP "Wild Child." Listen to "Wild Child" here on the show and check out Julie here:

Website: https://julielavery.com/home

FB: https://www.facebook.com/julielaverymusic

IG: https://www.instagram.com/julielaverymusic/

tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julielaverymusic?

You tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/julielavery 

Other links to check out:

windsongcleveland.org

connorfrost.com

The Running Mates: therunningmates.com

Jessica Lea Mayfield is a singer songwriter born in Ohio who currently lives in California, her first two albums were produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. She has done National and international tours since her teens headlining and opening for major artists, she’s had songs in shows like Parenthood, Gossip Girl, CSI, Pretty Little Liars, & Loudermilk to name a few as well as performing on David Letterman. She’s currently recording new music. ** Show June 16th at Gold-diggers in LA. 5632 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038Check Jessica out here:Band camp: jessicaleamayfield.bandcamp.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaleamayfield/Instagram: JessicaleamayfieldX: JessicamayfieldYoutube: JLMayfieldOfficial 

Affectionately nicknamed the "Best Kept Secret in Western Pennsylvania," Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Megan Paullet is a force to be reckoned with. A multi-genre artist, Megan's vocal and compositional influences range from A to Z (Aretha to Zappa) and everything in between. Check her out here:Website: meganpaulettmusic.comIG: meganpaulletmusicFacebook: meganpaulletofficialYoutube: meganpaulletmusic 

AmericanaFest Showcase artist Cris Jacobs joins us on the show to talk about his recently released album, “One of These Days,” and how making it was like returning home. We chat about embracing the good and bad of the songwriting process and learning to be comfortable with imperfection. 

  Cris Jacobs lost his way. Most of us do. Part of the story is in those lost days. But more of the story is in what we find again.  

For Jacobs, the last several years have been hard—and transformative. With a vote of confidence from a legend, a no. 2 pencil and scratchpad, and his acoustic guitar, he went into his barn to write and emerged with his finest album to date. 

Produced by Jerry Douglas, “One of These Days” is a stunning collection of storytelling and song, rooted in bluegrass, folk and blues, but unencumbered by rules and expectations. The Infamous Stringdusters serve as the album’s rollicking house band, joined by friends including Billy Strings, Sam Bush, Lee Ann Womack, the McCrary Sisters, Lindsay Lou and more. The result is unfettered, joyful virtuosity, swirling around Jacobs’ powerful voice, gut-check meditations, and close-up character sketches.  

  See Cris at AmericanaFest:  

Wednesday, September 18th a the AmericanaFest DayStage presented by NPR Music, World Café and WMOT 

Friday, September 20th at his official showcaseat 11:00 PM 

  And check him out here: 

Website: Crisjacobs.com 

Instagram: Cris_jacobs 

Facebook: Cris Jacobs 

YouTube: @crisjacobs6183 

Join us for a brief chat about what we've been up to for the last minute, then go over to our Instagram at nashville_hot_chicken_music and watch our video! Thanks for supporting us! Be sure to check out www.creatorofcuteness.com and mysongclub.com

Jesse Ruben is a singer/songwriter living in Brooklyn, NY. Best known for his lyrical storytelling and engaging live shows, his songs have been heard on more than a dozen TV shows in the US and abroad. 

Bethany and Carolyn had a great chat with Jesse talking about all of the art people miss out on because people can't afford to make it, the changing world of the music business and how to manage the hustle. Jesse says, " However much time you put into writing and recording a song, you're going to spend five times the amount of energy and money to try to get people to hear it." Find out what makes it worth it to Jesse.

Beyond his music career, Ruben is highly active in philanthropic endeavors. He is the co-founder of Generation Lyme, a community built to empower people facing Lyme disease through patient sharing stories and online meet-ups. Find them here: https://www.genlyme.org. In additon, he is the founder of The We Can Project, an initiative for young students designed to help them discover their passions and give back to their communities. To date more than 800,000 young people have participated. Find them here: https://www.wecanwecanwecan.com or on Instagram at thewecanproject.

Jesse thinks creativity is the closest thing we have to a super power, and we agree. Check him out here: 

Website: jesseruben.com

Instagram: @jesseruben

X: @jesseruben 

Facebook: Jesserubenmusic

Sound Cloud: Jesse-ruben

Jesse Ruben is a singer/songwriter living in Brooklyn, NY. Best known for his lyrical storytelling and engaging live shows, his songs have been heard on more than a dozen TV shows in the US and abroad. Bethany and Carolyn had a great chat with Jesse talking about all of the art people miss out on because people can't afford to make it, the changing world of the music business and how to manage the hustle. Jesse says, " However much time you put into writing and recording a song, you're going to spend five times the amount of energy and money to try to get people to hear it." Find out what makes it worth it to Jesse. Beyond his music career, Ruben is highly active in philanthropic endeavors. He is the co-founder of Generation Lyme, a community built to empower people facing Lyme disease through patient sharing stories and online meet-ups. Find them here: https://www.genlyme.org. In addition, he is the founder of The We Can Project, an initiative for young students designed to help them discover their passions and give back to their communities. To date more than 800,000 young people have participated. Find them here: https://www.wecanwecanwecan.comJesse thinks creativity is the closest thing we have to a super power, and we agree. Check him out here: Website: jesseruben.comInstagram: @jesserubenX: @jesseruben Facebook: JesserubenmusicSound Cloud: Jesse-ruben

Jamgrass, newgrass, funkgrass, whatever you want to call it— Armchair Boogie is rapidlybecoming one of the country’s hottest acts. With an unbounded sound, this Wisconsin-based-quartet is known for their powerful harmonies, timeless originals, and choice covers, along with unforgettable live performances.  

Armchair Boogie is Augie Dougherty on banjo with Ben Majeska acoustic & electric guitarsbacked by tight, driving rhythms of Eli Frieders on electric bass and Denzel Connor on drums.This unconventional lineup enhances their lightning-fast bluegrass, allowing them to freelyventure into the realms of funk or country. A band on the verge, Armchair Boogie released their 4th studio recording, Hard Times & Deadlines, on March 15, 2024.

Check them out here:

Website: armchairboogiemusic.com

Tour: armchairboogiemusic.com/shows

Instagram: armchairboogieboys

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairboogieboys

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@armchairboogie4522

Based in Austin, Texas, Katrina Cain is a full-time performer, songwriger, and studio vocalist working in Austin, Nashville and LA. She has received notable press in Pop Sugar, Huffington Post, Paste Magazine, and radio stations across the country.  

Her new EP, "Gold" will drop THIS FRIDAY, April 5th, 2024!! Check it out wherever you stream music and check her out here:

Website: https://www.katrinacain.com/

Tour: https://www.katrinacain.com/tour

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinacainmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/katrinacain

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrinacainmusic

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katrinacainmusic

Kotarah joins us from VanCouver Island, Canada to talk about her upcoming EP! The first single, entitled "Mad," drops on Friday, March 29, 2024.  Kotarah, a magical music maker and pop songstress delved into the world of collaboration and sync and we can't wait for you to hear all about it!  

Presave "Mad" now here: https://show.co/cMkcsLA

Check Kotarah out here:

Our first episode: https://sistersinsong.callcast.co  Episode 4

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotarah/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotarahYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqupdgYOjPq3TVuOk4Ry5Q/featured?view_as=public

Web:  https://kotarah.hearnow.com/ 

For singer/songwriter Ben Danaher carrying a family tradition of storytelling has often led him down darkened roads to haunting, painful reflection on his journey thus far. But Danaher is no longer standing in shadows. The Texas native is back in a glorious new season of self-reflection with a brand new, astute, and sincere lease on life and love.'

HIS NEW SINGLE an acoustic version of "Resurrection" will be available everywhere on March 29th. Be sure to check it out and check Ben out here: 

Website & Tour dates: https://bendanaher.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendanahermusic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bendanaher

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWR11vWIFiXsxVv_h9cd-4w

Jaren Grey is a Chicago based singer/songwriter trying to bring heartland rock into the 21st century. His latest album, Save This Town, is a reflection of his multiple influences and cohesive sound. He is currently touring with Yankee Cowboy and slipping in a few shows as Jaren Grey with his versatile 4 piece band.

shows: https://www.facebook.com/jarengrey/events 

Link tree: https://linktr.ee/jarengrey

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jarengrey

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jarengrey/

Yankee Cowboy: 

https://www.yankeecowboyband.com/ 

Soren Staff is a singer-songwriter based in Eau Claire, WI who, for the last 10 years has led the nationally touring folk rock band Them Coulee Boys.

Them Coulee Boys Craft a brand of Americana that blends folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section that drives the audience onto the dance floor and into community.  Their trusty van has propelled them thousands of miles across the country and into the hearts of strangers, who tend to leave each show as family. It's music that creates community through the shared experience of joy and giving a shit.  Check them out here: 

Website: Themcouleeboys.com

Tour: https://www.themcouleeboys.com/tour

IG: https://www.instagram.com/themcouleeboys

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThemCouleeBoys/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazbTRSIi1Q2rhbaPCzMnAA

Soren's linktree: https://linktr.ee/sorenstaff

Soren's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sorenstaff/

Arlen's linktree: https://linktr.ee/ARLEN_BAND

Equal parts Minnesotan music scene veteran and Laurel Canyon devotee, Willie Wisely remains that rare bird mixing profound power pop with vaudevillian showmanship.

In his four decades of music making and crowd playing, Wisely has followed the muses of Singer, Guitarist, Producer, Songwriting Collaborator, Composer, and sometimes Clothes Horse. The summer of 2019 marked the release of his  album “Face The Sun” produced by John “Strawberry” Fields who crafted Wisely’s breakthrough 90’s albums “She” and “Turbosherbet”.

 Wisely is also a producer, notably for the young Mark Foster [fosterthepeople.com] (Foster The People), comedian Andy Dick [en.wikipedia.org],  and educator Michael Ryther’s “Kids Of The Earth,” an ambitious new project hailed as “the soundtrack to saving the planet.”

Currently, Wisely works in acquisitions at Concord [concord.com], where he spent several years on the team managing the estates of Billie Holiday [billieholiday.com] and Tammy Wynette [tammywynette.com].

Check him out here:

 Website: https://wiselymusic.com/ [wiselymusic.com]

FB: https://www.facebook.com/WillieWisely [facebook.com]

IG: https://www.instagram.com/williewisely/ [instagram.com]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillieWisely [twitter.com]

You tube: https://www.youtube.com/@williewisely [youtube.com] 

Dan Zlotnick has been called “the Americana voice of Westchester County, New York” because his joyous, warm energy emanates through his songs and performances. After a three-year independent minor league baseball career, Dan began writing and performing original music. A child of classic rock radio who dug deep into folk music in college, Dan half-jokingly claims that Jimmy Page taught him guitar and John Prine taught him lyric-writing. His sound is like the multi-generational family photo hanging on the wall, and his lyrics are like the stories you share with your best friends after a hearty home cooked meal.

Dan has made fans and friends in living rooms, backyards, and small venues around the country, as well as on prestigious stages like Tarrytown Music Hall, Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Daryl’s House Club, Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, Pleasantville Music Festival, and Towne Crier Cafe. He has opened for artists including Drew Holcomb, The Felice Brothers, Marc Cohn, Patty Larkin, Jim Avett, Jessica Lynn, Arlen Roth, and more. Whether it’s a spin of his latest release, an unplugged solo acoustic house concert, a full band rock show, or something in between, Dan Zlotnick’s passion for honest storytelling resonates with everyone who decides to check him out. For more information:

Website: danzlotnick.comShows: https://www.danzlotnick.com/shows

FB: https://www.facebook.com/DanZlotnickMusic

IG: https://www.instagram.com/danzlotnick

Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@danzlotnick

X: https://twitter.com/danzlotnick

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/danzlotnick 

 The sisters chat with Kayleigh Mathews about her Josie award nominations, her newest single, and about just being yourself.  

Country Singer/Songwriter Kayleigh Mathews has gone from dreaming big in her Southwestern hometown to becoming part of the epicenter of America’s music industry. Moving to Nashvillein 2018, she hit the ground running by writing, recording, and releasing music. Kayleigh continues to showcase her talent as an independent, international touring artist drawing from her own experiences and releasing music that reflects the broad tapestry of America’s blue jeans & dirt. 

Traditional with a hint of dusty blues, her music is full of laconic guitar playing & a voice that canbe compared to some of the icons of the game. Starting in 2020 with her debut single “Crashing Down”, she has released two EP’s & a catalog of singles that have seen her perform all over the country from East to West & everywhere in between. She has also been featured on the airwaves both in the UK & USA and showcased in countless articles, magazines, and podcastsaround the country. 

It’s her authenticity and storytelling underpinned by her desire to hone her craft by cutting her teeth in Honky Tonks and Juke Joints around the country that truly set her apart.These bars are known for their lively atmosphere and a casual, down-to-earth ambiance that Kayleigh mirrors in her own work. Sometimes rough and sometimes rowdy but always honest, the music was first & foremost for the people & something she firmly believes in.  

Check her out here:  

Website: kayleighmathews.com 

FB: Kayleigh Mathews 

IG: KayleighMathewsmusic 

TikTok: Kayleighmathews.music 

Youtube: Kayleighmathewsmusic 

In the heart of Lincoln Nebraska, the Wildwoods emerge as a folk/americana trio, a musical tapestry woven by the husband and wife duo Noah (guitar) and Chloe (violin) Gose, accompanied by the bassit Andrew Vaggalis.  Their story is a symphony of exploration and connection, a journey that has taken them from the Midwest to international stages, carving out unique place in the folk landscape.  

Website: https://www.thewildwoodsband.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildwoods/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWildwoodsband/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCygnLixO9M34qOLNzJY7EMg

Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildwoodsband

X: https://twitter.com/wildwoodsband

Bandcamp: https://thewildwoods.bandcamp.com/track/white-winter-hymnal

Support them on their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWildwoods/posts

OR see them live: https://www.thewildwoodsband.com/shows 

What happens when you wear a nametag twenty-four seven? Even to bed? Just ask Scott Ginsberg. In the beginning, it was just a gimmick to make friends. But soon, his crazy idea didn’t seem so crazy. Scott’s social experiment went viral. Multiple times. And the nametag story has now evolved into an urban legend, world record and a profitable enterprise. Scott has published 57 books, 13 albums under his own record label, 4 full length music films and given TED talk. Scott's also the founder of Prolific, the world's first framework for Personal Creativity Management (PCM). He lives in Brooklyn with his family, where he performs weekly acoustic concerts for his artist's residency at Prospect Park. 

Check out Scott's music wherever you stream music and learn all about him here: https://www.nametagscott.com/ 

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Ginsberg/author/B005Y2QRBK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueTed TAlk: https://www.google.com/search?q=scott+ginsberg+tedx&oq=scott+ginsberg+tedx&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigAdIBCDUxMDZqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:3935782c,vid:9RkqJyMxtbI

Blog: https://hellomynameisblog.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/nametagscott

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nametagscott

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hellomynameisscott

IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6789730/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nametagscott/

Oakdale Drive are a band far beyond their years in their humility, their kindness, and their musical prowess. Shifting gears from an alt folk group to a more punk-adjacent sound, the sisters got a chance to talk with these two awesome guys about their unique influences ranging from Paul Mccartney and Bill Withers to Nirvana and Metalica. This band is defnitiely one to keep an eye on. Check out what they have to say about getting older (at the ripe ages of 17 and 19) and hear first about their upcoming concept album. 

Check them out on Spotify and whever you stream music and here: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mJ6tomk9ODwxqEMJGiPzw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakdaledriveband/

Jeff Hanke always knew he wanted to play music. Starting with a simple cheap type electric guitar and amp,  like everybody else…he worked up to better gear and musical ability over the years. Take southern rock, fuse that with some classic hard rock, add some blues,and finally mix in some country and singer/songwriters for the content and you get a pretty good idea of where Jeff's coming from. 3 chords and the truth speak volumes. What's undeniable about Jeff is his music's ability to present it to, and for, the common man and the ever so humble underdog. Writing common themes that normal people (and underdogs) can relate to.

Find Jeff Here:

Https://www.jeffhankemusic.com

Band Camp: https://jeffhanke.bandcamp.com

IG: htts://www.instagram.com/jeff.hanke

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.hanke

As longtime stewards of the modern stringband revival, Pert Near Sandstone has a songcraft informed by the American Folk tradition in a delivery of acoustic instrumentation. Their songs themselves tell a different tale, lightly veiled as bluegrass while sneakily appeasing the band's inner desire for a more modern musical timbre.

  Nobody on this earth is having a singular experience, and Pert Near's songs shine a light on this. 

Check them out here: 

Website: https://pertnearsandstone.com/ 

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@PertNearSandstone

IG: https://www.instagram.com/pertnearsandstone/

TWitter: https://twitter.com/pertnearmusic

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pertnearsandstone 

Upcoming shows: 

January 18 in Omaha, NE at The Slowdown

January 19 in Des moines, IA at xBk live

January 20 at The Ozarrk Mountain music festival in Eureka springs, AK https://www.ozarkmountainmusicfestival.com/

February 23 and 24 at The Winter stringband gathering  at the Turf Club in St. Paul, MN

And Check out the Blue Ox Music Festival Annoucement dropping JANUARY 11, 2024 here:

https://www.blueoxmusicfestival.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/blueoxmusicfestival/

Join us again this season as we explore our songwriting process, and talk to folks who are on their journey as well! 

Paleface is a prolific American songwriter & recording artist that performs with his partner, Puerto Rican drummer, Monica “Mo” Samalot. The high-energy & full-sound duo, is currently on tour in support of their new album Beyond the Bells, produced by Paleface, mixed by Grammy nominated enginnerJason Richmond (The Avett Brothers, John Legend), and mastered by John Greenham, who's received multiple Grammy awards, most recently with Billie Eilish.  Paleface was schooled by underground music icon Daniel Johnston, and discovered at an NYC open mic by Danny Fields (The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5), who managed him for the next eight years. Paleface has released albums for Polygram and Sire Records, and indie labels Ramseur and Shimmy Disc. He’s been called a “major musical influence” by artists including BECK and The Avett Brothers. (He has collaborated & appeared on three of The Avett’s albums, most notably as the “4th Thief” on their album Four Thieves Gone.) Additionally, Paleface is an accomplished visual artist, and his bright & bold music-inspired paintings are collected by fans worldwide.

Website: https://PalefaceOnline.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PalefaceOnline/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PalefaceOnline

X: https://twitter.com/palefaceonline

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PalefaceOnline

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/palefaceonline

Upcoming shows: https://palefaceonline.com/events

We visit with Kat on her writing process, distractions, and what we think is some of the best advice for songwriters, being brave. 

Singer songwriter David Childers is the proverbial study in contradictions. A resident of Mount Holly (or as he calls it, "Mount Hopeless"), North Carolina he's a former highschool football player a retired attorney, and a well-read poet and painter who cites both Chaucer and Kerouac as influences. He fell in love with folk as a teen, listens to jazz and opera and fed his family by practicing law before turning in his license to concentrate on his creative passions. 

Childers has always regarded his place in the music pantheon as that of an outsider, though not at all deserved. As those involved on his album indicate, he's well regarded among tastemakers. Evidence includes playing the syndicated World Cafe and Mountain Stage radio shows (he's done the latter twice), as well as Merlefest's main stage. He has also toured Europe and hopes to again. He credits the support of Dolph Ramseur and Bob Crawford with helping him sustain his musical career--which began in college--though he didn't start recording until the 1990's. 

Check out David on his website: davidchilders.com

You can hear his music whever you stream and here is his discography: https://www.davidchilders.com/discography 

UPCOMING SHOWS: (Check the Website for more updates)

10/21/23--Honeycomb Cafe--Belmont, NC10/25/23--Old Town Public House--Cornelius, NC

10/27/23--Devil's Logic Brewing--Charlotte, NC

11/4/23--Comet Grill--Charlotte, NC

11/5/23--Foothills Brewing Tasting Room--Wintson-Salem, NC

11/14/23--Wired Coffee Espress--Kannopolis, NC

11/19/23--Free Range Brewing--Charlotte, NC

11/24/23--Devil's Logic Brewing--Charlotte, NC 

12/30/23--NYE Press On Fund Raiser--Raleigh, NC

1/12/24--30A Songwriter's Festival--Santa Rosa Beach, FL

His facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.childers.161

Information on his Mountain Stage performance: Mountain stage: https://mountainstage.org/donna-the-buffalo-alisa-amador-david-childers-the-serpents-jon-byrd-and-david-jacobs-strain-bob-beach/ 

To see David's artwork: 

https://www.davidchilders.com/artwork-davidhttps://www.megamegamega.net/david-childers 

Check out this documentary on David as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtJ5kGlaz4c 

Born in March of 1947 in central North Carolina, Jim Avett learned early the educational and entertainment value of storytelling. “I made an effort to write and remember core stories which became songs later in my life,” Jim says.

Interviewing Jim Avett was an absolute pleasure. A man who loves to tell and sing stories, his depth of knowledge about music and songwriting is invaluable. We talk about creativity, the music business, not taking things too personally, fortitude, and working hard.

While Jim’s sons, for those of you who don’t know, are Grammy-nominated artists The Avett Brothers (the “boys” to whom he refers in the interview), Jim is humble and an absolute diamond to the world of music. He believes songwriters should be true to themselves and share their stories. He says, “everyone is unique” and everyone has a story to tell.

Jim sings us his song, “The World Goes Round and Round.” And he’s right, there could be 100 songs in this one. We are so honored to have been able to talk with Jim and we hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as we enjoyed doing it.

Check out Jim’s website where you can find his albums, tour information, and his art

https://www.jimavett.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ohwelljim/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/jimavett

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JimAvettMusic/

Help support Jim and his music by becoming a patron here:

https://www.patreon.com/JimAvett 

 The sisters talk with Eddie and Matt of the charismatic 502s from Florida! We discuss their GreatAmerican Road Trip Tour, playing and making songs you like, and doing homeworkas a band.

The 502s are an American indie folk band from Maitland, Florida formed by Eddie Isola. Their sound has been described as a "folk orchestra", and as a blend of roots, rock and bluegrass. Their live shows received praise for “rambunctious energy, stomping sounds... and charismatic personalities” by Cowboys & Indians. 

Initially consisting of Eddie Isola and his cousins with a rotating cast of musicians, the band's longest standing consistent lineup includes Matthew Tonner (keyboards, guitars), Joe Capati(saxophone), Sean Froehlich (drums & percussion) and Nicholas Melashenko(bass guitar) with their newest member Graci Phillips joining the band in 2023. 

Shortly after the band's inception in 2016, The 502s won a contest to perform at Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, alongside Mumford and Sons, The Avett Brothers, and Kendrick Lamar, beating out over 800 contest entrants. (Credit to Wikipedia) 

Check them out here: 

Website: www.the502s.com 

Twitter: @the502s 

FB: The 502s 

IG: the502s 

Threads: the502s 

Youtube: @the502s 

Discord: the502s 

Garrison Starr is a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter/producer. Her major label debut, "18 Over Me" was released in 1997. Starr's shows have been described as "marrying pop smarts and Americana grit with a voice of remarkable power and clarity". --Wikipedia

We talk to Garrison about her writing, her music, her forthcoming album entitled "The Gospel Truth" and her love of golf!  

Check out this phenomenal talent here:

• https://www.garrisonstarr.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/garrisonstarr/
• https://music.apple.com/us/artist/garrison-starr/626975 ( and anywhere else you stream music)
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc4ldteva6Ol9H2GB1KQ7EQ
• https://www.facebook.com/garrisonstarrmusic/

My Sister My Brother info: 

• https://www.mysistermybrother.com/tour 
• https://www.instagram.com/mysistrmybrothr/?hl=en 
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC26Rf1XJBdGJ0BDcr4wZySA 
• https://www.facebook.com/mysistrmybrothr/ 

Here are the songs we talked about specifically during the Podcast: 

• Fireworks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me6o0-4BHjI
•  (Another version) of It's Alright : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4dj41EzYfQ

And check out her story here: https://amysmartgirls.com/garrison-starr-the-stuff-were-made-of-94122750a5f0

Like what you hear? You can support her through her Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/garrisonstarr

We interview Kyla about her music, her process, and her influences. Using whatever words she likes, Kyla constructs tales true and tall of fantastic exploits, mundane tasks, and moderate misadventure which she delivers with a mix of vocal fusillades, chaotic finger-picking, and kaleidoscopic rhythms. Come find out more about Kyla with us!

Kylatilley.com

songwhip.com/Kylatilley

LilyPond – Music notation for everyone 

We're redoing episode 1 due to some technical difficulties. 

In this episode, we talk about our plans for the podcast, what it's all about and our goals and hopes! We will also be interviewing other songwriters about their process! 

Check out these other podcasts and resources that we are using for inspiration:

Songwriter Theory with Joseph Vidala

Song Exploder 

Songwriter Chop Shop on You Tube

Pat Pattison Writing Better Lyrics book 

Song Fancy Song Club songfancy.com

100 Days of Songwriting 100daysofsongwriting.com 

What have the Sisters in Song been up to when they aren't writing? 

Concerts galore!! Now it's time to school ourselves and get back at it with the 100 day songwriting challenge and the 5 in 5 challenge!

100 days of Songwriting: https://100daysofsongwriting.com/about/

Song Fancy Song Club: https://songfancy.com/

The Sisters have been slacking a bit on their writing. We talk about what we have actually 

been doing and how to improve! 

Kotarah is a magical music maker who hails from Vancouver Island, Canada. An altpop songstress who writes catchy ear-worms with gritty production. "This is always stuck in my head" or "I woke up singing your song" are constant bits of feedback that Kotarah gets for her vulnerable work. Speaking in an upfront way about topics like mental health, loss, love, and everything between this woman is well-needed in the current musical landscape. 

"I want people to feel life can be magic, even with trauma. It's probably my biggest mission to get people to see the light through the darkness. Everyone has something going on under the surface and if you don't think you do, you're probably not paying attention. I want to give space to those things that no one wants to talk about." Kotarah says of her songs.

Inspired by the land she lives on and the life she lives, this is a rare up and coming artist you'll want to watch. 

Here is where you can find all things Kotarah: https://linktr.ee/kotarah

Come meet Ned Nixon and Steve Huff of the band TBD and their new friend John Teti on harmonies for our 1st interview! 

You can check out John's music here on Spotify:

 https://open.spotify.com/album/4yDjFPPThykwcXViGR0DtQ?si=wCb8JdOITV6Kxi-BG9h6mw

Today we chat about the latest song writing exercises we have learned and we share some original lyrics. 

 The sisters talk with Dan Sharp about his latest release “Between the Brave, Bold and Given Up,” and being authentic to yourself through music. 

Brought up in grassroots Aotearoa, Dan is a man of substance, dedication and has aheart of integrity. His commitment to his craft as an artist, songwriter and aproducer of music runs deep. 

His music is courageous, thoughtful and disarmingly honest andcalls to mind the feeling of ‘They don't make them like this anymore’. Hisvoice ranges from gravely ruggedness to tender velvet, the full extent of suchis used to take listeners toward an emotional space of self acceptance. 

2019’s single release, ‘Kindle and Coal’ (500,000+ Spotifystreams) displayed Dan’s ability to deliver an impact and vulnerability alongthe lines of modern international’s Lewis Capaldi and Dermot Kennedy, whilemaintaining his Springsteen-esque timelessness. 

Opportunities were forthcoming with Dan opening shows for HollieSmith, Tiki Taane, touring with Graeme James, performing mainstage at Rhythmand Vines and completing a NZ tour with Ciaran McMeeken. 

2020 brought about a management and booking agency agreement thatsaw Dan tour NZ with Thomas Oliver, support Dave Dobbyn, receive NZonAirfunding, and sign with newly established Tenfold Records. Dan also was affordedthe opportunity to work with award-winning producers, Thomas Oliver and SiGooding at NZ’s famed Roundhead Studios.

The passion and dedication is obvious. Dan has spent the time crafting his sound and songs and his voice demands to be heard. 

Check Dan out here:  

Facebook: Dan Sharp 

IG: Dan Sharp 

Threads: dansharpmusic 

You Tube : dansharpmusic 

  And special thanks to Dan Time Podcast for the introduction https://rss.com/podcasts/dantime/  

Independent country recording artist Blane Howard is carving out his own path in the music industry. Though based in Nashville, his musical journey has taken him all over the country. A 3-time Arkansas CMA Male Vocalist of the Year winner, Howard embraces his unique style of country, modern traditional, mixing the authenticity of the 90s with the contemporary edge of today!  His relatable lyrics, powerful vocals, and entertaining shows are winning him fans around the world. 

Blane has opened for Blake Shelton, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Trace Adkins, Josh Turner, Granger Smith, Cody Johnson, Rodney Atkins, Charlie Daniels Band, Charlie Robinson, and others. 

Listen to his new single with Ashley Ewing, "Promises and Mistakes" THIS FRIDAY 8/16/2024 on all streaming platforms, and check Blane out here:

FB: Blane Howard

IG: blanehoward

X: blanehoward

You Tube: @blanehowardcountry

Blake Shelton, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Lauren Alaina, Trace Adkins, Josh Turner, Granger Smith, Cody Johnson, Rodney Atkins, Charlie Daniels Band, Charlie Robison, and others. 

 As fiddle player for the Avett Brothers, Grammy-winning founderof The Duhks, accompanist for Mary Gauthier and as a session player, TaniaElizabeth has spent two decades shaping the arc of modern-day roots music. Sherefocuses the spotlight on her own music with Storm Season, a solo album whosesonic textures are as dynamic and diverse as the songwriter who created them.

“I’ve always backed other people,” she says. “I’m really good at supportingother musicians and holding down the fort so they can shine, but I’ve rarelyhad anybody else hold that space for me. With Storm Season, I’m investing inmyself for the first time.” 

A longtime road warrior, Tania began recording Storm Season during the globalpandemic that brought her touring schedule to a standstill. It was a rare timeof rest for someone who’d been performing since the age of 9. Raised in asingle-parent household, Tania moved from Australia to Canada during her earlychildhood and began busking on the streets of Vancouver Island while still ingrade school. 

By 15 years old, Tania had launched her own record label andcompleted her first solo album: Something, a self-financed collection ofinstrumental songs funded by her busking profits. By 16, she had left school,completed a cross-country Canadian tour in partnership with Save The Children(a humanitarian organization dedicating to supporting victims of childtrafficking), and recorded her second album, This Side Up. By the time sheturned 18, she’d already performed her songs in venues across Australia and China. 

Looking for new horizons, Tania co-founded The Duhks, a genre-jumping rootsband whose debut album appeared in 2003. The Duhks quickly became one ofCanada’s most decorated folk acts, earning a Grammy nomination and a Juno Awardduring Tania’s tenure. She left the group’s lineup in 2010 and began performingwith the celebrated folksinger Mary Gauthier. By 2013, she’d earned a permanentspot in the Avett Brothers’ touring lineup, contributing heavily to Grammy-nominated releases like True Sadness along the way. 

On a record stacked with appearances by roots-music luminaries, it’s Tania Elizabeth’s star that shines the brightest. She writes honestly and poignantly about the bad weather in her life,ultimately finding comfort in her own resilience. Heartbreak, resolve,struggle, and vigilance are common themes, with tracks like “What You Need”unfolding like wake-up-calls for those who have yet to prepare for incomingstorms. Storm Season also soothes, though, balancing itsown urgency with the comforting salve of Tania’s voice and the rootsy sweep ofher multi-layered arrangements. This is music that targets the heart as well asthe head. It’s the latest chapter in a life story that’s still being written.It’s the sound of a lifelong musician who’s making a return to centerstage,armed with the most compelling music of her career. 

Find Tania here: 

Website: Taniaelizabeth.net 

IG: Telizabethfiddle 

FB: Taniaelizabethfiddle 

You Tube: Taniaelizabeth.com 

Patreon: taniaelizabeth  

The sisters visit with Austin Thompson of the Way Down Wanderers. Often referred to by fans as one of the hardest-working, hardest-touring bands on the circuit today, the 5-piece Illinois-based act not only proves that classification with their jam-packed tour schedule but also on stage every night, with youthful exuberance and a lively stage show, asreliable as it is infectious. High energy percussion, mandolin, guitar, bass, banjo, and fiddle weave seamlessly together to create an experience for fans that has sold out shows across the UK and the United States, filling the front rows with fans not just singing along to one tune, but singing along to all of them. “Everybody says it. We’d be nothing without our supporters. Yeah, they buy tickets and of course we love that, but when we’ve been on the road for 10hours and walk onto a stage road weary and we see familiar faces singing along, it’s hard to describe. It's everything, really. There’s a whole lot of love there.” 

Music enthusiasts are not the only ones taking note. Critics and tastemakers alikehave awarded the young artists an impressive number of accolades ranging fromofficial showcases at AmericanaFest (2018) and International Bluegrass MusicAssociation (2016) to Whitstable UK Session of the Year (2017), a BBC ScotlandSession (2017) as well as Finalist, International Song Writing Competition(2015 & 2016), Chicago’s Best Emerging Artist, Deli Magazine (2014) andSongpickr’s Best Songs Spotify Playlist (2016) among others. The young men areno strangers to the festival circuit either, having played major National andRegional Festivals such as Merlefest, Summer Camp, Red Wing Roots MusicFestival and Saskatchewan Jazz Fest all across the United States, Canada andthe UK. The band has also graced the stage of coveted venues such as BluegrassUnderground (TN), The Fox Theater (CO), Park West (IL), The Vogue (IN) TheStation Inn (TN) The Gramercy Theater (NYC), and countless others. 

Check them out here: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waydownwanderers/?fref=tsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaydownwanderers/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB5hamUhp1Ia0lOOQhACDgTwitter: https://twitter.com/WayDownWandererSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62N2F1MeS38SosZvvqBWlR?si=vDBMz2YJRReR7Z2OWoMljg 

For nearly five decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor.

And she is an inspiration and a ground-breaker – across genres, across geography and across gender barriers.

Laurie has shown us how a woman can blend into any part of the classic bluegrass singing trio, and she showed us how a great voice could move fluidly between bluegrass and other types of music.  She showed us how a female fiddler could emulate the strength and grit of the early bluegrass musicians. She has shown how a Californian can appeal to traditional bluegrass audiences, as well as winning acclaim in the worlds of Americana and folk music.

She has shown us how to lead bands of talented musicians – learning from them while helping them make their best music.  And she has shown us how to thrive in a constantly changing musical environment – without ever sacrificing her art. 

Check her out here: 

Website: Laurielewis.com

FB: Laurielewismusic

YouTube: @lewieloris

IG: @Laurielewismusic

Bandcamp: @laurielewis  

New Podcast alert!!! https:sistersinsong.callcast.co 

The sisters had the great pleasure of talking with William Lee Golden of Oakridge Boys fame and Australian Singer Songwriter Danni Stefanetti about their beautiful new collaboration “I’veGot My Heart on You” available everywhere! 

Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden debuts as a songwriter at 85 years old with “I’ve Got My Heart on You,” a heartfelt duet featuring rising star Danni Stefanetti. Inspired by his son Solomon’s words during his touring days, this song blends Golden’s legendary status with Stefanetti’s fresh talent.

Golden, a Country and Gospel Hall of Famer with 5 Grammys, brings decades of experience to his first self-penned track. Stefanetti, an award-winning artist, adds her virtuoso guitar skills and contemporary flair. This collaboration offers a poignant tribute to family bonds. With Golden’s rich baritone and Stefanetti’s emotive vocals, “I’ve Got My Heart on You” promises to resonate with longtime fans and new listeners alike, showcasing the timeless power of country music toconnect generations. 

William Lee Golden has long been a Renaissance man. An accomplished painter, photographer, entertainer, and member of both the Country and Gospel Music Halls of Fame, the longtime Oak Ridge Boy has enjoyed a long, very successful career. Never content to rest on his laurels, at 85, he’s always stretching his creative horizons and does so yet again as the solosongwriter on his latest release “I Got My Heart on You.”  

For Stefanetti, winner of the 2023 Josie Award for Female Vocalist, getting to work with one of her musical heroes was a dream come true.

“He’s so easy to work with and it’s a bit surreal because I remember sitting backstage at the Opry watching the Oak Ridge Boys doing ‘American Made’ on my first trip to Nashville,” she says with a smile. “Working with him was a real treat and this song is so special. The melody just really hit me the first time I heard it because it is really beautiful and really touching.” 

Though written for his son, Stefanetti feels “I Got My Heart on You” will have universal appeal. “It could be a love song as well. It could be about a family member. It could even be something that William could dedicate to Rusty,” she says referring to Golden’s eldest son, who died of a heart attack on July 1, 2024. “The song encompasses all kind of relationships. It’s got such a universal appeal. I don’t think William realized that when he wrote it, but you hear it different every time you listen to it.” 

 Check them out here:   

• William Lee Golden: 
• Website: williamleegolden.com 
• FB: William Lee Golden 
• IG: William_Lee_Golden 

  Danni Stefanetti: 

• Website: Dannistefanetti.com 
• FB: Danni Stefanetti 
• IG: Dannistefanetti 
• TikTok: Dannistefanettiofficial 

We had a great time chatting with Chris and Corey Weber of Clarence Tilton. We picked their brain about how they taught themselves music, birdwatching, the difficulty of choosing a band name, and their most recent releases “Fred’s Colt” (featuring Marty Stuart) and “Flyway Cafe” (featuring Presley Tucker). 

Formed in 2014 from Omaha’s storied rock scene, Clarence Tilton is led by brothers Chris and Corey Weber, who grew up in a small town (1,000 people, 10,000 cows), learning guitar on borrowed instruments and bonding over influences like Neil Young, Son Volt, The Allman Brothers, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and James Gang. The five-piece band featuresco-songwriter Paul Novak (guitar, vocals), Jarron Wayne Storm (drums, vocals),and Craig Meier (bass). Their music, rooted in family legacy and small-town life,balances raw alt-country grit with rich, melodic hooks. 

Clarence Tilton is made up of:  

Chris Weber - guitar, vocals 

Corey Weber - guitar, vocals, pedal steel 

Craig Meier -bass 

Paul Novak -guitar, vocals 

Jarron Wayne Storm - drums, percussion, vocals 

Check them out here— 

• Website: clarencetilton.com 
• IG: Clarencetiltonband 
• YouTube: Clarence Tilton 
• TikTok: Clarencetilton 
• Facebook: Clarence Tilton