Dan was a terrific writer from Norwalk, California who died suddenly in 2024 after attending a Tyler Childers concert. A genuine soul with an endless well of kindness, he was a very passionate music fan. His vast and eclectic CD collection was given away at his memorial service.
Johnette Napolitano of Concrete BlondeThe singer/bassist for Concrete Blonde talks about how her songs come from clairvoyance, and takes us through the making of their hit "Joey." 
Marvin Etzioni of Lone JusticeThe main songwriter in the fleetingly famous country-punk band Lone Justice, Marvin talks about their "innocent fire," and tells the tale of recording with Bob Dylan. 
Don FelderDon breaks down "Hotel California" and other songs he wrote as a member of the Eagles. Now we know where the "warm smell of colitas" came from. 
Chris AugustThe Contemporary Christian star talks about his songs "Starry Night" and "Center of It," and how he handles questions he can't answer. 
Joe Rickard of RedThe drummer for the Christian Rock band talks about their hit "Lie To Me" and explains the meaning of "Release the Panic," the title of their 2013 album. 
Mike Love of The Beach BoysThe lead singer/lyricist of The Beach Boys talks about coming up with the words for "Good Vibrations," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "Kokomo" and other classic songs. 
Chris KnightThis Kentucky singer/songwriter's hits include "She Couldn't Change Me" (recorded by Montgomery Gentry) and "It Ain't Easy Being Me." 
Stephen Christian of AnberlinThe lead singer/lyricist for Anberlin breaks down "Impossible" and covers some tracks from their 2012 album Vital.
Eddie Carswell of NewSongThe writer of one of biggest wedding songs ("When God Made You") and Christmas songs ("The Christmas Shoes") tells how they came together. 
Gary Louris of The JayhawksThe Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation.