In this candid interview, blues singer Ollee Owens opens up about balancing motherhood with her musical career, the support of her family, and her exciting upcoming performance at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. As she discusses her new album, ‘Nowhere to Hide,’ Owens reflects on the deep connections that fuel her artistry.

Alongside his partner Kim, Reggie Harris has spent decades sharing stories of joy, history, and hope through music. As they prepare for Sing Solstice on December 15th, Harris discusses his role in the folk movement, the evolution of his music, and the transformative power of song to unite and uplift, especially during the darkest times of the year.

“He was my hero, man. I remember watching him on ‘Soul Train’ and ‘Hee Haw.’ I was so proud that this was my father. I was looking at the TV saying, ‘I love you, man.'”

Ronnie Baker Brooks reflects on his father Lonnie’s legacy, blending family, blues, and life lessons in his new Alligator Records album ‘Blues in My DNA.’ From a strict upbringing that taught him the value of hard work to the bittersweet farewell to his mentor, Ronnie carries on the tradition of authenticity and soul in every note.

“This book wrote itself,” says Cary Baker about ‘Down On The Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music.’ Reflecting on life’s transitions — from closing his PR firm to moving to the desert — he delves into the colorful, often untold stories of buskers, from icons like Elvis Costello to street performers like Grandpa Elliott.

He discusses his deep love for the written word, recounts a remarkable tale of Mick Jagger thanking Ramblin’ Jack Elliott for playing in a subway station during a school field trip, and more. It’s these serendipitous moments that make both Baker’s book and his career truly unique.