The world mourned on October 4 when news broke about the passing of country icon, Loretta Lynn. The “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennesee, her family shared in a statement. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home at More
In this special episode of the Zak Kuhn Show, everybody wanted to jump in to talk to this week’s guest: rock ’n’ roll hero Billy F. Gibbons. This episode also marks the first time Kuhn has been joined by a co-host, his friend and major Gibbons fan, Zac DelVecchio. Throughout the episode, Gibbons nonchalantly chats More
Country star BRELAND talks about his newest hit with Keith Urban, “Throw It Back,” on Michael Franti’s Stay Human podcast. The pair also chat about the “cross country” genre, BRELAND’s musical influences growing up, and more. Growing up around gospel music almost exclusively, BRELAND didn’t gain his true “musical exploration” until he went to high school. More
Mary Gauthier isn’t just a songwriter, she’s an artist with a mission. With a book about her story (Saved By A Song), her work with the non-profit SongwritingWith:Soldiers, 30 years of sobriety under her belt, and much more, Gauthier has a plethora of wisdom to share. On the latest episode of Basic Folk, Gauthier and More
Zak Kuhn calls all theater lovers for another Rodgers & Hammerstein-centered episode. This time, the Zak Kuhn Show is joined by Bruce Pomahac, former musical director for the legendary Broadway company, now a musical consultant for Concord Theatrical. The two talk about the 75th anniversary of the iconic show Annie Get Your Gun and all More
Growing up with the goal of becoming the best steel player in his church, Robert Randolph went on to become a four-time Grammy-nominated pedal steel guitarist. Randolph also became ranked 97th on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists” list. Explaining his upbringing, transition from church music to secular music, and more, Randolph guests on Michael Franti’s More
In this episode of the C.LI.M.B. hosts Brent Baxter and Johnny Dwinell share their advice on failure. Namely, how to never fail again, using what Dwinell likes to call “blueprint identities.” Throughout the episode, the two share their own personal experiences with failure and how this idea of shifting and congruent identities can help their More
From the global hit “I Need A Dollar” to the genre-bending EDM classic “Wake Me Up,” Aloe Blacc has never been one to shy away from breaking norms and pushing musical boundaries. In his conversation with Michael Franti on the Stay Human podcast, Blacc shares what influenced him, his take on artistry, and the importance More
Singer/songwriter Buffalo Nichols’ newest record is an exploration into the importance of blues when it comes to the Black experience. Formerly part of the folk duo Nickel & Rose, Nichols decided to branch off from the group to get back to his roots and write music that felt more meaningful. In his conversation with Cindy More
