Crystal WatersWaters tells the "Gypsy Woman" story, shares some of her songwriting insights, and explains how Dennis Rodman ended up on one of her songs.Mike Scott of The WaterboysThe stories behind "Whole Of The Moon" and "Red Army Blues," and why rock music has "outlived its era of innovation." Janie BarnettA bluegrass musician and session singer, Janie's journey is unusually academic, going through Andover, Harvard, Berklee and Tisch. Hamell on TrialIf Woody Guthrie was around in the age of Trump, he might sound like this guy. Peter MurphyThe Bauhaus frontman on "Bela Lugosi's Dead," "Cuts You Up," and when songs reveal their meanings. Madison McFerrinIt's not easy going to Berklee when everyone knows you're Bobby McFerrin's daughter.
Crystal WatersWaters tells the "Gypsy Woman" story, shares some of her songwriting insights, and explains how Dennis Rodman ended up on one of her songs.
Mike Scott of The WaterboysThe stories behind "Whole Of The Moon" and "Red Army Blues," and why rock music has "outlived its era of innovation."
Janie BarnettA bluegrass musician and session singer, Janie's journey is unusually academic, going through Andover, Harvard, Berklee and Tisch.
Peter MurphyThe Bauhaus frontman on "Bela Lugosi's Dead," "Cuts You Up," and when songs reveal their meanings.
Davey Ray Moor of CousteauX (Formerly Cousteau)Cousteau split after nearly hitting the big time in 2001 with "The Last Good Day of the Year." Davey talks about their return.
Into The Great Wide Open: Made-up MusiciansEddie (played by Johnny Depp in the video) found fame fleeting, but Chuck Berry's made-up musician fared better.
Sean Dickson (Soup Dragons, Hifi Sean)The Soup Dragons leader fills in the mystery lyric of "I'm Free," talks about his #1 Dance hit, and reveals the inspiration for "Divine Thing."
Madison McFerrinIt's not easy going to Berklee when everyone knows you're Bobby McFerrin's daughter.
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and MaryOn Bob Dylan, "Puff, The Magic Dragon," and the real Greenwich Village folk scene (not the one portrayed in Inside Llewyn Davis).