Rachel McIntyre Smith is an up and coming country artist from Tennessee!!!  Her newest recording is called Glory Daze and contains a series of thought provoking songs exploring one's past and wondering about the future.  She was delightful to interview and you will not want to miss what she has to say!!!!

Shawn Amos has a very interesting background.  Now living in Texas he grew up in Hollywood.  He also found himself shifting from a singer/songwriter to performing the Blues.  His story is one that you will not want to miss as it is his story that is his music!!!!

The Altered Five Blues Band is SMOKIN' HOT!!!!!  I knew it the second I heard them open up at the 2022 Rotary Blues Festival this past August.  I was in the second row and this band blew me away.  As soon as their set was over I was contacting their management to get them as guests on my show.  This is an episode you will not want to miss, especially if you love the BLUES!!!!!

Carl Maraghi is a very much in demand player.  Among many different projects he is the Baritone Saxophonist in the Christian McBride Big Band!  His experiences are wonderful to hear about and he has much wisdom to learn from.  You will not want to miss this episode!

Andrew Hadro is an exceptionally well informed musician especially when it comes to the Baritone and Bass Saxophones (and Contra Bass Clarinet, while we're at it).  His expertise about the instruments as well as his extremely well-honed craft as a musician creates an excellent discussion you will not want to miss.  

Mariel Bildsten is a very busy sideperson in New York City performing and recording with numerous big band and combos.  With her experience as a performer, leader, and educator, Mariel has a wealth of information to share!!!  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Nashville based Celtic/folk group The Deer's Cry released their newest album Heal the Heart in 2022.  Karen Ballew plays harp, sings lead vocals and writes for the group.  We have a wonderful discussion about Celtic music in Nashville and learn there is a lot of music styles in Nashville going on other than Country music!!!  We also talk about her work with the choral groups ANUNA, The Preludio Choir and Nashville's Portara Ensemble.  

Chris Glassman has won a ton of awards for his musicianship.  That he plays awesome bebop on bass trombone is another great asset to his artistry.  Chris brings to our discussion a wealth of knowledge and experience.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Nick had just come off the road touring with Michael Buble when we did this interview.  He brings a wealth of experience from the professional music world and his insights are certainly worth a listen!!!  You will not want to miss this episode!

Nicole is the vocalist with the Birdland Big Band.  In addition to her own recordings, she has recorded Sonica with collaborators Thana Alexa and Julia Adamy.  Her wealth of professional experience brings wonderful element to our discussion.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!