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. Steve Louw

    5D AGO

    Steve Louw

    This award winning South African songwriter has crafted an indelible career over decades with his bands All Night Radio and Big Sky, along with his acclaimed solo work.

    53 min
  2. My Brightest Diamond

    MAR 14

    My Brightest Diamond

    Shara Nova is the creative force behind this hugely influential indie pop solo project.  She as worked with Sufjan Stevens, David Byrne, and Laurie Anderson.

    50 min
  3. Stephen Kellogg

    MAR 7

    Stephen Kellogg

    This journeyman roots music artist has toured with Steve Earle, Adam Duritz and many others.  He's recorded for Universal Music and Vanguard Records.  And he's become one of the torch bearers for American songwriting over the last 25 years.

    56 min

  4. FEB 28

    Fruition

    This group from Portland, Oregon tours the country with a novel blend of American roots music that features show-stopping vocal harmonies.

    55 min

  5. FEB 23

    Chuck Prophet

    This legendary songwriter has toured with Lucinda Williams and Alejandro Escovedo, and collaborated with Warren Zevon.

    1h 5m
  6. Mindy Smith

    FEB 17

    Mindy Smith

    This celebrated songwriter stops by the show to discuss her years touring with Dolly Parton, singing with Kenny Chesney, and releasing albums that were mainstays on country radio.

    42 min
  7. Fastball

    FEB 7

    Fastball

    One of the founders of this legendary Austin band, Miles Zuniga, stops by the show to talk about their chart-topping hit songs, and the musical legacy that continues with their new album "Sonic Ranch".

    51 min
  8. Silverada

    JAN 31

    Silverada

    Mike Harmeier is the leader of this beloved Texas country music band that's been traveling the country and releasing records for nearly 18 years.  They've appeared at ACL, Stagecoach, and the Grand Ole Opry.

    56 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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