Bluegrass legend Del McCoury talks about his early years, and getting hired to play with Bill Monroe.

Dirk Powell talks about his new record, When I Wait for You, and about the legacy of music passed on to him by his Papaw. Powell is an expert on Appalachian mountain music, as well as Cajun and Creole music. He also raves waxes philosophic about gas station cuisine!

Native Americana bluesman Cary Morin talks about his new album, Dockside Saints.

Part 2 - Eric discusses his latest project, recording with Lisa Mills, Ron Carter, and Eric Gales. He also talks about meeting Van Morrison and jamming with him at Ronnie Scott's in London.

Award winning and Grammy nominated blues troubadour talks about growing up in the Greenwich Village folk scene, the arc of his career, life in Sweden, and his recent albums. He also previews his upcoming release Dear America in Part 2.

Kelsey Waldon talks about forging her own career in country music and what it is like to have John Prine as an inspiration and a big fan.

Slide guitar virtuoso Sonny Landreth joins me to talk about his career and his influences, and the musical culture of Louisiana. Along the way we play some tracks...

An introduction to The Village Night Owl - the podcast dedicated to roots music and interviewing the artists who make it.