Many of you may know Sadler as part of Jason Isbell’s band, the 400 Unit or his former stint with Drivin’ and Cryin’. And probably a whole bunch of you also know that Sadler released a great solo record a few years ago and that he’s an accomplished producer. But did you know that he’s got a brand new record coming out on Friday, March 6?

Today for Episode 7, Ken catches up with Sadler to talk all things songwriting, music and of course, about tracks and influence on that new record.

https://www.sadlervaden.com/

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Ken catches up with Kyshona Armstrong for episode 6.

Soul, R&B and folk all fuse together in a beautiful explosion of power and vibe in her music.

Check it out.

https://www.kyshona.com/home

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Episode 5 of the Red Line Roots podcast has Ken talking with Matt "Rev" Rieger, guitarist and vocalist for The Lil' Smokies.

They talk road life and the band's new record "Tornillo". Dig in.


http://www.thelilsmokies.com/

photo by Bill Reynolds
https://www.williamaubreyreynolds.com/

Episode 4 of the Red Line Roots podcast sees Brian talking with Ethan Setiawan, mandolinist extraordinaire and songwriter.

Whether he is playing in his progressive bluegrass band Mudskippers, or genre hopping with his other band Corner House…performing his own original instrumental or backing some of the most talented artists in the genre, spanning generations, his playing is always a stand out.


https://www.ethansetiawan.com/

photo by Louise Bichan

Episode 3 of the Red Line Roots podcast sees Ken talking with Joseph Terrell, guitarist and singer for the NC band Mipso.

This coming weekend Mipso launches off on a Living Room tour. Where the band is used to a variety of differing venues with their music, ranging from theatres to festival stages, this time around they see the comfort of smaller, more intimate shows complete with lamps and living room furniture for the stage. Catch them if you see them rolling through your area!

https://www.mipsomusic.com/

photo credit Sasha Israel
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Episode 2 of the Red Line Roots podcast sees Ken talking with Alan Barnosky, a songwriter and musician from Durham, NC.

The release comes a couple of days before Alan's new EP release titled "Lonesome Road". Merging in a place where the roads of Appalachian mountain music and modern day folk collide, its a collection of songs that Barnosky has culled from an experience on a two-month solo bicycle tour, which he tells us "quite literally served as the material for the title-track".

https://alanbarnosky.com/

photo credit - Mick Schulte
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Well, folks...here we are. We exist, the Red Line Roots podcast where we talk to songwriters and musicians about their craft and art.

This first conversation is with Izzy Heltai, a 23 year old singer songwriter from Northampton by way of Brookline, Massachusetts. 

http://www.izzyheltai.com/

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