Carolyn Sills and Gerard Egan discuss their debut release, "The Carolyn Sills Combo," which combines western swing, surf rock, jazz, and old pop and country into a familiar, yet totally unique sound. This interview takes place after hours at Santa Cruz Guitars in Santa Cruz, CA. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Clawhammer/clogger/songewriter Evie Ladin and percussionst Keith Terry discuss Evie's newest record, "Evie Ladin Band". This interview takes place backstage at the 2012 American River Music Festival in Lotus CA. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

A backstage talk with Dayan Kai about his new CD, "Resonate", and how life in Maui contributes to his music. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

A chat (via Skype) with songwriter Sean Hayes and about how he's happily maintained indie status after seven CDs.

Author Fred Reiss talks about "Today Cancer - Tomorrow the World". This honest (and very funny) nonfiction work documents Fred's recent (his second) bout with testicular cancer.

Birds of Chicago's JT Nero and Allison Russell talk about their debut record.

Nancy Cassidy talks about her two new CDs, "Song of Joy" and "Memphis".

Fingerstyle guitarist Stevie Coyle talks about opening the "Mighty Fine Guitars" boutique in Lafayette, CA and taking a break from the road.

Blues singer/songwriter Dana Hubbard discusses his new CD, "Lightin's Cadillac" and recaps his recent seven-month tour.

Ray James of Somer Valley FM (Somerset, England) talks with Michael about the new "Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night" CD.