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Bands To Fans

Bands To Fans

By: Cris Cohen
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 Cris Cohen interviews professional musicians to get the stories behind every beat, chord, and lyric.Copyright Cris Cohen Music
Episodes
  • John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton: The Art of Songwriting

    John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton: The Art of Songwriting
    Jan 7 2026
    Folk music veterans John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton discuss their collaborative album "Together Again" with interviewer Cris Cohen. The conversation explores their songwriting philosophy of addressing macro issues through intimate personal stories, their creative partnership that has flourished through Zoom co-writing sessions, and their optimistic view of folk music's current health. They reflect on mentorship from Pete Seeger, the importance of surrendering to the creative process, finding success outside mainstream formulas, and maintaining artistic vitality throughout their careers. The interview touches on specific songs from the album while offering insights into collaboration, the role of technology in creativity, and the enduring power of storytelling in music. (Note: At one point Tom drops from the call and is unable to reconnect.)
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Afton Wolfe on "Ophiuchus": Astronomy, Vulnerability, and the Sacred Calling of Art

    Afton Wolfe on "Ophiuchus": Astronomy, Vulnerability, and the Sacred Calling of Art
    Nov 21 2025
    Singer-songwriter Afton Wolfe discusses his album "Ophiuchus," named after the 13th zodiac constellation. He explores themes of astronomy versus astrology, the balance between high concepts and intimate moments, vulnerability in songwriting, and navigating the attention economy as an artist. Wolfe also shares the deeply personal story behind "Crooked Roads," written the night before his wife's brain surgery, and reflects on the collaborative process with illustrator Cora Lee.
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    48 mins
  • Bernie Barlow - On Songwriting, Singing, and the Journey of an Artist

    Bernie Barlow - On Songwriting, Singing, and the Journey of an Artist
    Nov 14 2025
    Singer-songwriter Bernie Barlow opens up about her latest album "Walking Around This Town," sharing decades of wisdom from both lead and backing vocal work. In this in-depth conversation, Bernie discusses the craft of songwriting, the value of life experience in music, and what it means to be an independent artist later in career.
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    45 mins
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