The Show On The Road with Z. Lupetin

Madeleine Peyroux: Where Jazz and Protest Meet

Many artists have those sliding door moments - being at the right place at the right time with just the right amount of talent, style and looks to make it out of having t

John Moreland: The Soundtrack To Your Hidden Grief

It’s not fair to say every song that roots songwriting master John Moreland puts into the world is tinged with sadness and a palpable gravity. And yet, whether or not you

Daymé Arocena: A New Afro-Cuban Sound In Exile

This week we bring you an intimate talk with rising Cuban roots-pop singer-songwriter Daymé Arocena. Known for her honey-voiced records that honor Cuba’s joyous folk and

John Oates (Hall & Oates): The Joy Of Going It Alone

John Oates has been at this for a while. Ever since his family moved from New York to a small town outside of Philly in the early 1950s, he has been feverishly creating A

Amigo The Devil: Dancing On The Darkside

What if you said the darkest thing you ever thought…or actually sang it out loud in a packed room of cheerful many-tattooed like-minded fans? You might find yourself at a

Peter One: From The Ivory Coast to Nashville In Song

This week we dive into the many lives and evolving music of much-respected singer and troubadour Peter One. Coming from humble beginnings in his native Ivory Coast, One b

Taj Mahal: Lessons From 7 Decades On The Road

We’re back for season six with a special conversation with a true blues and world music legend, Taj Mahal. Touring in his seventh decade behind nearly fifty albums and co

Bahamas: The Cozy Dadrock You Forgot You Needed (Part 2)

Remember when Easy Listening became the Smooth Jazz section of pop and rock n’ roll? But maybe we could use things a little easier these days. In the second part of my ep

Bahamas: Canada's New (Old School) Country King (Part 1)

What’s the first thing you think about a mustachioed songwriter who enjoys rocking wind-breaker sweat suits and lives and creates on the edge of icy Nova Scotia? That he’

Monsieur Periné: Colombia's Soundtrack For The Apocalypse

Putting on a new record can feel like an instant sonic vacation for your mind - or maybe it’s the best type of time travel? This week we take a trip to the teaming clubs

iLe: From Puerto Rico With Love And Fire

What if you sang before you spoke? When you come from a vibrant San Juan musical family like iLe (the creative persona of Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar), it all makes sens

Little Feat: Bill Payne’s Rock Piano Masterclass (Part 2)

What do legends like Bob Seger, The Doobie Brothers, Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt and Pink Floyd all have in common? They’ve all tapped pianist and master k

Little Feat: Staying Funky Fifty Years On (Part 1)

Most bands who started in the tumultuous year of 1969 like Little Feat never make it out of that creative cauldron. How many heroes faded away or flamed out and can only

Ani DiFranco - A Renegade Reimagined

Think you know renegade roots songwriter icon Ani DiFranco? Think again! We are happy to bring you this special rebroadcast as Ani celebrates the 25th anniversary reissue

Raye Zaragoza: An Anxious Generation Shoots For The Stars (Part 2)

We are in the most anxious time in human history - yet how do we still create compelling, joyful art and be a sane human being at the same time? We're back with the secon

Raye Zaragoza: On Holding Her Spirits Close

Raye is about to have the craziest year of her life. Not only did she just get cast playing an iconic indigenous character in the national tour of a reimagined Peter Pan

Milky Chance: How Two Friends Created A Phenomenon

What if you started a band with your best friend in high school - and the first song you put out went straight to the top of the charts? Sure, the journey singer/guitaris

Smash Mouth: A Lesson In Pop Perseverance

How does a hit song stay beloved thirty years later? Sure, Smash Mouth's oddball blend of vintage rock, ska and unabashed 90s pop isn't for everyone - but they've weather

Smash Mouth: An Untold History Of A Band You Love To Hate

Ok, you know "All Star". But on Part 1 of my chat with new frontman Zach Goode, we learn about how Smash Mouth's underrated ear worm hits like "Walking On The Sun" and ra

The Revivalists Part II - David Shaw Faces The Pressures of Making The Next Hit

We’re back with David Shaw of the New Orleans soul-rockers The Revivalists to dive into what happens after the band really takes off - how being the conductor of a massiv