This writer of idiosyncratic American folk has toured with Levon Helm, Bon Iver, and My Morning Jacket.&nbsp; He stops by the show to talk about his years on the road and his creative process in the studio.

Elvis Perkins

This songwriter has spent the last few decades building a devoted following with Hot Water Music and also with his own solo project.&nbsp; He discusses getting his start in the 1990s Florida Hardcore scene, getting his legendary Revival Tour off the ground, and some of his creative practices.

Chuck Ragan

The legendary folk troubadour who has written for projects as diverse as "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" and The Tony Kornheiser show, stops by to talk about his early years getting started, signing to a major label in the '90s, and the creative process that allows him to be so prolific.

Dan Bern

Cleto Cordero, the principal songwriter and frontman for this burgeoning Texas country outfit, stops by the show to talk their early days, being away from family on the road, and writing songs.

Flatland Cavalry

The Texas troubadour returns to our show to opine on owning a nightclub, running a studio, and producing his latest album "Yesterday's News" in Fort Worth.

Robert Ellis strikes again!

The former member of Styx and writer of hits for Patty Smyth, Don Henley and Randy Travis stops by the show.

Glen Burtnik

This artist has written songs for Amy Grant and the Pointer Sisters and has also worked as a session singer for Jewel and Freedy Johnston.

Mary Lee Kortes

This homegrown Nashville artists has written for Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and now has a Gold Record of his own.

ERNEST

This native of Greece has been blazing his own path in American music after an auspicious meeting the soul music star Leon Bridges.

Abraham Alexander

This talented songwriter signed to Geffen Records as a senior in high school, and has headlined Red Rocks.

Trevor Hall

This blues guitarist from Kansas City is also an ace songwriter and performer.

Samantha Fish

Zack Feinberg, one of the creative forces behind this platinum selling rock band, stops by the show to talk creative process.

The Revivalists

One of the founding members of this indelible American jam band stops by the show to discuss his early years, recording with Steve Berlin, and writing with a group.

Bill Nershi of The String Cheese Incident

Julia Steiner, the creative force behind this exciting young indie rock band, stops by the show to discuss the band's origins and their latest album.

Ratboys

This duo from New England has been releasing anthemic and rousing folk music for over a decade.

Tall Heights

Wes Bayliss, one of the co-founders of this Nashville southern rock juggernaut, stops by the show to talk about the band's genesis and the loss of their co-founder Jason "Rowdy" Cope.

The Steel Woods

An hourlong conversation with celebrated songwriter, James McMurtry.

James McMurtry

Originally from South Berwick Maine, the legendary songwriter has lived in Texas for the last couple decades. &nbsp;He reflects on getting his start engineering sound at The Cactus Cafe and learning from music producer Gurf Morlix.&nbsp;

Slaid Cleaves

The Vermont-born songsmith reflects on signing to Righteous Babe, writing her celebrated folk opera "Hadestown", and parenthood as a working artist.

Anais Mitchell

The laid-back writer of modern country gems such "Beaumont", "Chances Are" and, of course, "She Left Me For Jesus" joins the show to talk about sitting at the feet of Guy Clark, picking up merch from Beyonce's dad, and steering the direction of his career with his own hands.

Hayes Carll

The Seattle-based songwriter talks about holding down dead-end jobs to continue playing music, the myth of the flighty artist, and the process for composing his upcoming album.

Noah Gundersen

The Texas songwriter and bandleader discusses dropping out of high school to play music, his passion for idiosyncrasy when it comes to band members, and his regimented writing process.

Robert Ellis

Born and raised in Austin Texas, Alejandro Rose-Garcia is an internationally celebrated songwriter and performer. &nbsp;He sits down to discuss his upbringing in a theatrical household, learning to record on a shoestring, and walking away from a budding film career to dedicate himself to music.

Shakey Graves

The troubadour from Idaho discusses getting his break in Ireland, early years of van touring in the States, and writing on an empty stomach.

Josh Ritter

This lyric-driven Bluegrass outfit discusses the perils of booking their own shows, signing with Yep Roc, and the art of arranging a band around great songs.

Mandolin Orange

Dave Simonett, songwriter and founding member of the Minnesota bluegrass powerhouse TBT, talks about the mania of touring in your 20s, keeping a band together through the power of respect, and techniques he uses to keep himself inspired.

Trampled By Turtles

MC Taylor is the songwriter behind this Durham-based outfit.&nbsp; He talks about finding his writing voice over the course of several different projects, working with a long-time collaborator, and developing less encumbered music listening habits.&nbsp; Also, watch out for the surprise cameo by Phil Cook.

Hiss Golden Messenger

The Tulsa troubadour describes his transition from hardcore music to folk, how to put on a compelling live show solo, and staying inspired even when the creative process is painful.

John Moreland

The founding member of Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Dischord records sits down to talk about the mild "writer's block" that parenthood can usher in, the reality of not being able to control people's interpretation of songs once they're released, and the practicality of his storied business ethos.

Ian Mackaye

The lead guitarist of MMJ is also a singer-songwriter in his own right, with three solo records to his name.&nbsp; He talks about signing to a major with his first band, auditioning for MMJ and then touring just as the band was breaking, and reconciling fatherhood with playing music on the road.

Carl Broeml of My Morning Jacket

The DC native talks about his early musical influences, struggles with major labels, and his intuitive creative process.

Citizen Cope

The Ohio native describes his journey from guitarist in Drivin' and Cryin' and the New York Dolls to finding success writing songs under his own name.

Aaron Lee Tasjan

This Greenville SC native is a Grammy-nominated troubadour known for his tireless touring schedule.

Marcus King

This troubadour from Louisiana found his commercial success in music later in life; he reflects on the journey that brought him to that peak.

Robert Finley

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