Musicians' Spotlight

A look at a talented young Missoula indie-folk band still 'under contruction,' Grandfatherglen. Siblings Patrick, Katherine and Elizabth Cook provide core vocal harmonies, supported by pianist/songwriter, Josh Farmer, cellist Bethany Joyce, and bassist John Sporman.

A favorite of Montana audiences, singer-songwriter Greg Brown returns to Musician's Spotlight for the first time in over a decade. Greg spoke on the phone from his farm in Iowa with host John Floridis about his long journey as a writer and musician.

Tyler Miller and Gillian Howe describe their music as "gritty saloon jazz, parlor music inflected with the unspeakable, or Tom Waits in a cocktail dress." They've released their debut recording as the group Tumbledown House.

Jack Gladstone, one of Montana's best-known musicians and storytellers, returns to "Musician's Spotlight." Jack's most recent recording garnered three Native American Music Award nominations.

The classical music played by Danielle Oliver's mother inspired the Whitefish native to write piano-based pop-rock songs in college. Her father's death pushed Danielle into full time music-making, resulting in the debut album, "Sun For Snow."

For over twenty-five years, David Wilcox has been at the forefront of contemporary American folk music. A gifted guitarist, singer and songwriter, he discusses the recent creative burst that resulted in four recordings in four years.

One of the world's foremost electric cellists, Jami Sieber is also a composer of lush, evocative instrumental pieces and improvisations. Jami talks with John Floridis about her collaboration with the Thai Elephant Orchestra, a project which brings music to the goal of conserving elephants in Thailand.

Marco Littig, lead vocalist and guitarist for "gut bucket" blues band Mudslide Charlie, returns to Musician's Spotlight. With the release of the band's most recent album, "Ramshackle Soul," Littig continues to pursue his passion for the blues.

John Floridis visits with Roger Lewis of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who bring the music of "The Big Easy" to The Big Sky state. The band's forty years of blending New Orleans brass band music with modern jazz, R&B and funk has won them fans across the globe.

Graham Lindsey brings his rootsy sound and biting lyrical commentary to Musician's Spotlight. Recently relocated to Bozeman, MT, the Wisconsin native tours to support his critically-acclaimed cd releases.