The Norwegian blues guitar titan, record producer, and songwriter returns to the musical center of the universe to soak up some 3rd world charm and record a new record. After days of productive sessions and a whirlwind survey of local hot spots and luminaries, Arne joins René and guest cohost John Papa Gros at divebar mecca Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge to pause and reflect.

Topics include a return appearance, Doug Belote, Terence Higgins, a pandemic release, the problem of evil, drinks with Lucinda Williams and a Rolling Stone, a Chris Rock sighting, Steve Jordan, Quint Davis, Tipitina’s, the Kingpin, Papa Mali, Louque, Viking invasions, Steve Watson, Johnny Vidacovich, Frenchy, vibration, the Lamarquestra, Randy Rainbow, Broadway pit musicians, Dino Kruse, sidemen, a television tribute, a daughter’s success, reindeer, French Quarter Fest, a new EP, and much more.

Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman

Break and Outro Music: "Dressed Up To Get Messed Up"and "Procastination Blues" By Arne Skage

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