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.
LecraeThe Christian rapper talks about where his trip to Haiti and his history of addiction fit into his songs. 
Adam Young of Owl CityIs Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others. 
Ian Astbury of The CultThe Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors. 
Louie Perez of Los LobosLouie talks about Los Lobos' "La Bamba" experience, and tells us which album stands stands out in their catalog - the one he describes as "amorphic and almost surreal." 
Chan Kinchla of Blues TravelerThe Blues Traveler guitarist tells the real story of "Run-Around" and explains their Letterman connection. 
Shelby LynneShelby won the Best New Artist Grammy in 2001, but has serious beef with the industry as a whole, which we found out the hard way. 
Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue NorthMike wrote "By Your Side," which was the 2010 Dove Award winner for Song of the Year. The awards are nice, but as he explains, he's just the mailman. 
Nick Wheeler of The All-American RejectsThe AAR guitarist/songwriter explains how they came up with songs like "Swing, Swing," "Dirty Little Secret" and "Beekeeper's Daughter."
Supertramp founder Roger HodgsonRoger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song."
Graham ParkerWhen Judd Apatow needed under-appreciated rockers for his Knocked Up sequel, he immediately thought of Parker, who just happened to be getting his band The Rumour back together.