This pillar of American indie rock for the last three decades stops by the show to talk about founding his iconic bands, one of his single's unexpectedly going to the top of the Billboard charts, and his lo-fi recording techniques.

This Texas native has spent much of his career in the liner notes of other artists' albums as a songwriter, having penned songs for Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert, Midland and many more.  Now he's back with a renewed focus on his own career as an artist.

This writer of idiosyncratic American folk has toured with Levon Helm, Bon Iver, and My Morning Jacket.  He stops by the show to talk about his years on the road and his creative process in the studio.

This auteur of what has been called "murderfolk" music, discusses the origins of his dark musical tone and building an audience through relentless touring.

The namesake of this Mexo-Americana inspired outfit joins the show to talk about traveling to Mexico to learn about their folk music culture and building a touring and recording business over the last decade.

Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent make up this Charleston SC duo who are perennially at the vanguard of roots music.

The Ozarks raised troubadour discusses his early success in Europe, moving to the Texas Hill Country, and the advantages of working in your own studio.

This troubadour who originally hails from Wisconsin has played with Roseanne Cash, John Hiatt, Guy Clark and many others.  He's built a following the old-fashioned way, great records and hard touring.

Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount are the married couple that make up this critically acclaimed band, they've shared the stage with Elvis Costello, John Prine, and Al Green among many others.

Musician and author Matthew Chaim joins us to discuss the opportunities that Web 3.0 will offer songwriters and artists in the digital realm.