In Lucid Pilot Episode 16, we speak with Chinese pipa master Min Xiao-Fen and her latest collaborator Ukrainian bandurist Julian Kytasty. Min is a show favorite and we learn about the history of the bandura and how it has shaped Julian’s life and commitment to Ukrainian culture and music. The new album Boundless is gorgeous …

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In Lucid Pilot Episode 11, we speak with Bill Carbone, Executive Director of nonprofit Teach Rock. I met him as part of earnest networking group Wall St. Dead aHead, where DeadHeads do business with a moral compass. Bill also plays drums for band Max Creek. Together, we learn how Teach Rock creates free lesson plans …

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In Lucid Pilot Episode 10, we speak with mandolin phenom Wyatt Ellis. He highlights writing songs while traveling down a farm road, playing with mentors Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, and Marty Stuart, and gives us inspiration for the manifestation phrase of the day. We also get a peak at the Jam of the Week in, …

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It’s the first episode of Season 2 and we give you special tools to slow down time, nurture relationships, and create a healthier reality using affirmations. This all happens in music and conversation with singer/songwriter, TikTok sensation, Mary Kate Teske. She went viral on TikTok with her heartfelt tale of life with a 1961 Dodge …

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Lucid Pilot Episode 8 “Galactic Chica” is a get together with one of my favorite people J Güero. He’s a latin alternative artist who had early success in the Reggaeton community of Puerto Rico.  J Güero created his new persona with a nod to party culture, latina mystery, and space age psidelico. Vamos a bailar, …

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Lucid Pilot Episode 7 is a magical moment of music and conversation with Ayom band members Jabu Morales and Alberto Becucci. Ayom was recently voted #1 World Band by Songlines magazine.  Jabu and Alberto sat down with me in Barcelona, Spain to discuss the origins of their self titled release, “AYOM”, along with back story …

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Lucid Pilot Episode 6 is a conversation with our biggest guest yet in the Lucid and Lucid Pilot universe with Little Feat co-founder Bill Payne. We discuss the Waiting For Columbus 45th Anniversary Tour as it rolled through Asheville, NC. Also some life lessons on longevity in music and the highs and lows of Little …

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Lucid Pilot Episode 5 is a delightful interview with singer songwriter, engineer, producer, mentor-coach, female powerhouse entrepreneur and expectant mother, Heather Christie McCoy. While being preggers, Heather felt a rush of creativity and discusses how she balanced her business Mind Body Music with new music releases and preparing for motherhood. The conversation is lively and …

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