The Working Songwriter

Joe Pug
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The Working Songwriter

Joe Pug hosts a weekly conversation with one of today's best songwriters. The latest 100 episodes are always free... all catalog episodes available to stream in the Nation of Heat Vault. Visit joepugmusic.com/vault

  1. Sadler Vaden

    6 DAYS AGO

    Sadler Vaden

    During a career that has featured stints with Drivn' and Cryin' and Jason Isbell's 400 Unit, this guitar hero has lately been spreading his wings with a critically acclaimed solo project.

    1 hr
  2. Ben Sollee

    8 NOV

    Ben Sollee

    This native of Kentucky is an accomplished songwriter, cellist, and film scorer who has collaborated with Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

    1 hr
  3. Kim Richey

    1 NOV

    Kim Richey

    This native of Ohio has carved out a 30 year career in Nashville with songs cut by Trisha Yearwood, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Radney Foster.  And her sought-after voice has appeared on albums by Jason Isbell and Ryan Adams.

    57 min
  4. The Red Pears

    25 OCT

    The Red Pears

    This young rock group out of Los Angeles has played Coachella twice and toured with Interpol, Chicano Batman, and many others.

    43 min
  5. Annie Bosko

    11 OCT

    Annie Bosko

    This native Californian moved to Nashville and went on to write songs recorded by Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson.  She's collaborated with Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, and many more.

    48 min
  6. Cody Dickinson

    4 OCT

    Cody Dickinson

    This drummer, songwriter, producer and filmmaker got his start by founding the North Mississippi All Stars with his brother Luther.  He has since gone onto a career that has encompassed Grammies, supergroups, and film scores.

    57 min
  7. Blitzen Trapper

    27 SEPT

    Blitzen Trapper

    Eric Earley is the songwriter behind this PNW roots music mainstay that has toured with Pavement, Drive By Truckers, Dawes and many others.

    45 min
  8. Blind Pilot

    21 SEPT

    Blind Pilot

    Israel Nebecker is the the creative force behind this influential acoustic band from Astoria, OR.  He stops by the show to discuss living in a tree house in their early years, recording with Tucker Martine, and finding inspiration after a significant hiatus between albums.

    44 min
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Joe Pug hosts a weekly conversation with one of today's best songwriters. The latest 100 episodes are always free... all catalog episodes available to stream in the Nation of Heat Vault. Visit joepugmusic.com/vault

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