Discover the musicians, music and venues behind America's vibrant Northeast singer-songwriter scene. Interviews and live performances every episode!
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Decades ago, a young folk trio started to make a name for themselves. Two of them, John Gorka and Richard Shindell, soared to the heights of folk, but Doug Anderson—nicknamed "Moose" for his enormous physical strength—chose a different path. He finally earned his Ph.D in philosophy and settled in for the next three decades as a philosophy professor and department chair. Still, he never set down his guitar. About 20 years ago he started playing out again, with various duos and trios. He retur...
1 Oct 2026
Episode 26 – Sarah Mac
Hailing from the East Coast and married to a deep love of storytelling, Sarah Mac weaves songs of love, loss and the human spirit that feel timeless and deeply personal. With a voice that blends natural strength and vulnerability, she paints vivid portraits of life’s highs and lows, drawing inspiration from an experience that seems equally familiar with deep sorrow and powerful joy. Whether performing on renowned stages or in the warmth of a living room, her lyrics capture the essence of ever...
24 Sept 2026
Episode 25 – Joe Crookston
From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023-2025) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in-Residence, Joe Crookston is making waves. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His songs are being made into award-winning films. Joe's songs are reflective and deeply insightful, whether conv...
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