About this episode
John Craigie discusses his approach to songwriting and live performances.
This episode was originally aired on August 14th, 2020. This troubadour based in Portland OR has carved out a national audience for his heartfelt, wry folk songs. He speaks about crafting his shows, keeping them fresh night to night, and recording albums in an unconventional way.
People in this episode
Host: Joe Pug
Guest: John Craigie
Topics covered
- folk music
- songwriting
- live performance
- music industry
- recording techniques
Keywords
- John Craigie
- folk songs
- live shows
- album recording
- music interview
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Portland OR
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