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Episode 29 – Ellis Paul

2026-10-2146:59

We were lucky to be joined in the studio by one of today's most admired singer-songwriters: Ellis Paul. Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him—everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songw...

Episode 28 – Stephen Bennett

2026-10-1539:25

Connecticut's Stephen Bennett is one of the most well regarded finger-style guitarists of his generation. He is also a leading exponent of the harp guitar (see photo). A challenging teacher, a gifted composer, and a performer of “great sensitivity,” the Toronto Finger-Style Guitar Association has referred to him as “the Jedi Master of Finger-style Guitar”. Stephen has performed around the world, shared the stage with some of the finest guitarists there are, and created a sizable body of work....

Episode 27 – Doug "Ol' Moose" Anderson

2026-10-0735:28

Decades ago, a young folk trio started to make a name for themselves. Two of them, John Gorka and Richard Shindell, soared to the heights of folk, but Doug Anderson—nicknamed "Moose" for his enormous physical strength—chose a different path. He finally earned his Ph.D in philosophy and settled in for the next three decades as a philosophy professor and department chair. Still, he never set down his guitar. About 20 years ago he started playing out again, with various duos and trios. He retur...

Episode 26 – Sarah Mac

2026-10-0134:03

Hailing from the East Coast and married to a deep love of storytelling, Sarah Mac weaves songs of love, loss and the human spirit that feel timeless and deeply personal. With a voice that blends natural strength and vulnerability, she paints vivid portraits of life’s highs and lows, drawing inspiration from an experience that seems equally familiar with deep sorrow and powerful joy. Whether performing on renowned stages or in the warmth of a living room, her lyrics capture the essence of ever...

Episode 25 – Joe Crookston

2026-09-2444:03

From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023-2025) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in-Residence, Joe Crookston is making waves. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His songs are being made into award-winning films. Joe's songs are reflective and deeply insightful, whether conv...

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