Now and Then AT HOME - Eddie Vedder "Earthlings", Elton John "Lockdown Sessions"

Original air date March 5, 2022 | Time 58:00

Eddie Vedder releases a solo album "Earthlings" on Feb 11, 2022. We also listen to the most recent Pearl Jam "Gigaton" released March 27, 2020. There's a distinct sound to Vedder's solo work. He contributed a duet on Elton John's "Lockdown Sessions" from Oct, 2021.

Now and Then AT HOME - Masha Sokol Interview, Bob Dylan

Original air date February 26, 2022 | Time 58:00

As we sit down to talk little we know that the war in Ukraine was only a couple days away...

Singer songwriter Masha Sokol dives into songwriting, the effort to create a life as a musician and her views of the world. Masha is very candid and her lyrics are strong. I paired her with Bob Dylan to draw some parallels.

Old Man's Tune - It's all temporary, we've all been here before, it'll be alright in the morning light.
Web of Insanity - Do you still dream of me? You gave me clarity...
Train Song - The first song she wrote at 26 yrs old
Gone Before Dawn

Masha suggested we listen to a Swedish duo "First Aid Kit", Johanna and Klara Soderberg. We hear "Ruins" their 4th album.

Now and Then AT HOME - Hot and Cold! Joni Mitchell, Yoko Ono, Adele, Sting, Ed Sheeran, Bille Eilish, Post Malone

Original air date February 19, 2022 | Time 58:00

The weather swings from Cold snow and ice to Hot sun and wind. I find that somehow my emotions mirror the weather. So here some songs that deal with running too Hot or Cold!

Joni Mitchell - "Be Cool" from Travelogue; "A Case of You", Live from BCC Radio in 1970 with James Taylor
Adele - "Oh My God" from 30, released 2021; "Set Fire to the Rain" from 21
Yoko Ono - "Walking on Thin Ice" from 1970 with John Lennon on lead guitar
Sting - "Fortress Round Your Heart", from Dream of the Blue Turtles
Ed Sheeran - "Shivers" and "2Step" from == (Equals)
Billie Eilish - "I Think Therefore I Am" from 2021
Post Malone - "Circles" from Hollywood's Bleeding in 2019

Now and Then AT HOME - Collaboration! David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Michael League, Snarky Puppy

Original air date January 22, 2022 | Time 58:00

The importance of collaboration becomes obvious, as musicians experience lots of time alone.