David Wilcox plays three songs off his new record, "Open Hand", and discusses working through songwriting blocks. Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

Sharon Allen plays (and talks about) "Jarrod's Song" and "Live Forver" off her new solo record, "Along the Way". Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

Santa Cruz songwriter Sharon Allen talks about her musical journey from the east coast to California, and what led to her new solo record, "Along the Way". Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

James Hurley discusses his musical upbringing and his latest CD, "Tempest in a Teapot".

James Hurley performs "Mountains" and "Mushroom" off his new CD, "Tempest in a Teapot". And listen for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai perform "That's What Makes You Strong" and the title track from their new CD, "Make It Rain".

Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai return to "Songs and Stories" to discuss their new CD, "Make It Rain".

Producer Cookie Marenco describes her history with digital recording and why she now works exclusively on two-inch analog tape.

An audio tour of Producer Cookie's studio. With this tour, we get even more insight into Cookie's approach to music, analog recording, and her engineering intern program.

The bay area's "High-Octane Americana" band Houston Jones discuss the new record, "Jericho Road".