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It's the final episode of Free-Range Folk with all of our favorite songs from Malcolm Holcombe, Dolly Parton, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Joe Crookston, Vance Gilbert, Mary Gauthier and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from The Secret Sisters, Jake Blount, Joe Crookston, Mipso and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Songs from John Gorka, Secret Sisters, Lucky Kaplansky, Over the Rhine, Katie Dahl, Shovel and Rope and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Lucy Kaplansky, Jake Blount, The Black Lilies, Odetta and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Free-Range Folk | Episode 204 by Crystal Sarakas
Music from Malcolm Holcombe, The Stray Birds, Ed Romanoff, the everybodyfields, Nanci Griffith, Terence Martin and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media. **Public radio is under threat from the current administration. Find out what you can by visiting protectmypublicmedia.org**
Songs from I'm With Her, Crys Matthews, Willie Nelson, The Devil Makes Three, The Head and the Heart, Big Little Lions and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from The War & Treaty, Big Little Lions, Sons of the East, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Charlie Crockett and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Free-Range Folk | Episode 200 by Crystal Sarakas
Music from Jeffrey Martin, Tret Fure, National Park Radio, Vance Gilbert, Old Crow Medicine Show and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Songs from Brandi Carlile, Mon Rovia, The Civil War, Sierra Ferrell, Avi Kaplan and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Mary Gauthier, Jake Blount, The Honey Dewdrops, Carolina Chocolate Drops and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Nancy Griffith, Big Little Lions, Roo Panes, Mon Rovia, The Staves, Kathy Mattea and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Crys Matthews, Driftwood, Joe Crookston, Lucinda Williams, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jef Cramer and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
It's our annual holiday show! Songs for the season from Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, The O'Pears, Hayes Carll, Jim Henry, Sarah Jarosz, Emmylou Harris, The Lumineers and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Brandi Carlile, The Steel Wheels, Tommy Prine, The Wailin' Jennys, American Patchwork Quartet, Kid Reverie and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Willie Nelson, Lori McKenna, The Oh Hellos, Quote the Raven, The Beerworthy Sisters and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Gregory Alan Isakov, Noah Kahan, Mumford & Sons, The Oh Hellos, Willie Nelson, Lori McKenna, Molly Tuttle and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Kris Kristofferson, Colter Wall, Lucy Kaplansky, Joe Crookston, Ellis Delaney, The Duhks, Brad Tursi, Antje Duvekot and many more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Show Notes On this episode of Backstage Sonoma, we're excited to sit down with Megan McLaughlin, singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the Sonoma County-based folk quartet, The Musers. Known for their unique blend of free-range folk, bluegrass, and Americana, The Musers are a local favorite, delivering dynamic harmonies and multi-instrumental performances that enthrall their audiences. In this interview, Megan dives deep into the band's creative process, the inspiration behind their recent releases, and what makes their genre-defying music so unique. We'll explore their latest singles, “Women Are” and “Poppy in the Rain,” and take a look at the thought-provoking visuals for their video “Pot o' Beans.” With an upcoming performance at The Lost Church, The Musers are gearing up for a lively show you won't want to miss. Join us as we go backstage with Megan McLaughlin. Episode Highlights: - Megan introduces The Musers and shares the band's origin story. - The concept of “free-range folk” and how it reflects The Musers' eclectic musical influences. - Behind-the-scenes stories of the singles “Women Are” and “Poppy in the Rain.” - Insights into their new music video for “Pot o' Beans.” - Megan's thoughts on songwriting within the group and their collaborative dynamic. - A preview of The Musers' upcoming show at The Lost Church in Santa Rosa. Memorable Quotes: - "We call it free-range folk because it gives us the freedom to blend folk, bluegrass, and Americana without being boxed into a single style." - “Women Are is a celebration of strength, resilience, and the often-unseen work that women do—it's a song for everyone who's ever felt underestimated.” - “With so many instruments at our disposal, it's really about finding the sound that best serves the song, whether it's a mandolin, banjo, or fiddle.” Featured Songs: - "Women Are" - "Poppy in the Rain" - "Pot o' Beans" Links: Official website for The Musers: https://www.themusersband.com/ - Watch the video for “Pot o' Beans” on YouTube: (https://youtube.com). - Get tickets to The Musers' show at The Lost Church: [The Lost Church](https://thelostchurch.org). Social Media Hashtags: #BackstageSonoma #TheMusers #FreeRangeFolk #WomenAre #PoppyInTheRain #SonomaCountyMusic #FolkMusic #AmericanaMusic #LiveMusicSantaRosa #SupportLocalBands
Music from Crys Matthews, Malcolm Holcombe, John Gorka, Vance Gilbert, Ellis Paul, Lori McKenna and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Free-Range Folk | Episode 188 by Crystal Sarakas
Music from Owen Walsh, Naomi Sommers, Colter Wall, Shakey Graves, Richard Shindell, The Stray Birds and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Michael Waite, Vance Gilbert, Lainey Wilson, The Black Lillies, Naomi Sommers, Aoife O'Donovan, Brother Sun and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Vance Gilbert, Ellis Paul, Gillian Welch, the American Patchwork Quartet, Amber Rubarth, Mary Gauthier and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Owen Walsh, The Riverside, National Park Radio, Paper Wings, Driftwood, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Tracy Grammar, Tret Fure, The Burns Sisters, Slaid Cleaves, Ellis Delaney, The Flatlanders, Justin Townes Earle, Eilen Jewell and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Joe Crookston, Steve Earle, Hermanos Gutierrez, Blessing Offor & Dolly Parton, Jensen McRae, Buffalo Rose, Ellis Paul and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Free-Range Folk | Episode 180 by Crystal Sarakas
Music from Baby Gramps, Mary Gauthier, The Old Sea Brigade, John Flynn and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Brandi Carlile, John Gorka, Dar Williams, John Prine, The Modern Don Juans, Bo Staloch, The Milk Carton Kids and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Owen Walsh, Maggie Rogers, Tret Fure, Sidney Bird, Wild Roots Rising, The War and Treaty, Over the Rhine and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Songs from Dulan Gossett, The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, Joy Oladokun, Jelly Roll, John Gorka, Crys Matthews and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Rising Appalachia, The Ballroom Thieves, Sierra Ferrell, The Secret Sisters, Ellis Paul, Jake Blount and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Driftwood, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark, Slaid Cleaves, Katie Dahl, Ellis Delaney, Sloan Wainwright and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
We remember the late Malcolm Holcombe on this week's episode. Plus, songs from Slaid Cleaves, Queen Esther, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Dom Flemons, Sam Bush and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Malcolm Holcombe, Richie Havens, John Prine, The Infamous Stringdusters, Driftwood, Uncle Lucius, Mouths of Babes and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Chris Smither, Amber Rubarth, Susan Werner, The Decemberists and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from our archives, with songs from Malcolm Holcombe, The Railsplitters, Colebrooke Road, Ellis Delayney and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Gillian Welch, The Mammals, Jake Blount, The Lone Bellow, Lula Wiles and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from John Gorka, Amethyst Kiah, Antje Duvekot, Logan Ledger, Gillian Welch and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
A look back at some of the music released in 2023, with songs from Vance Gilbert, Rachel Sumner, Joe Crookston, Allison Russell, Tret Fure, Joy Oladokun, Owen Walsh, Lori McKenna and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Free-Range Folk | Episode 167 by Crystal Sarakas
Songs from Mary Gauthier, John Prine, Chris Smither, Bonnie Montgomery, The Waymores, Vance Gilbert, Lori McKenna, The Early Risers and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
On this week's show, tunes from Katie Dahl, Joe Crookston, Mary Gauthier, Billy Joe Shaver, The Secret Sisters, Steve Earle, Dylan Gossett and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Songs this week from Malcolm Holcombe, Guy Clark, Nat Myers, Lori McKenna, Ellis Paul, Clannad and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, Abby Anderson, Luke Grimes, Joy Williams, Aisha Badru, The Head and the Heart and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Music from Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, The Foxgloves, The Honey Badges, Big Little Lions, Spottiswoode, and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
Songs from Gillian Welch, Malcolm Holcombe, Jaimee Harris, Mason Jennings, Red Molly, Dar Williams, Della Mae, David Olney, John Gorka and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.
This week, we've got songs from Sons of the East, Tyler Childers, Salt Tree, Ellis Paul, Tracy Chapman, Lori McKenna, Sierra Ferrell and plenty more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.