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.
Tanita TikaramWhen she released her first album in 1988, Tanita became a UK singing sensation at age 19. She talks about her darkly sensual voice and quirky songwriting style. 
Cy Curnin of The FixxThe man who brought us "Red Skies" and "Saved By Zero" is now an organic farmer in France. 
Queensrÿche founder Geoff TateGeoff talks about his solo album Kings and Thieves, and tells the stories of "Silent Lucidity" and "Jet City Woman." 
Matisyahu"King Without a Crown" took him from a studio in Philly to a Yeshiva in the Catskills. This is a story about how music can take us beyond image. 
PawnShop KingsPawnShop Kings is Joel and Scott Owen, brothers who fuse romp-stomping music with a unique approach to their Christian faith. To spread their message, they're willing to cross some musical barriers. 
Harry ShearerHarry is Derek Smalls in Spinal Tap, Mark Shubb in The Folksmen, and Mr. Burns on The Simpsons. 
Al Anderson of NRBQAlong with some other top songwriting talent, Al formed a group called the World Famous Headliners. Songs he wrote include "Unbelievable" (Diamond Rio) and "Cowboy in Me" (Tim McGraw). 
Nick WaterhouseNick is a young man with an old sound. He explains how simplicity and a brain full of music history help him stand out. 
Matt Thiessen of Relient KThe frontman and lyricist for the long-running pop-punk band discusses upcoming Relient K material culled from hundreds of scrap ideas - and talks about dating Katy Perry before she became famous. 