
We explore the nexus of songs and friendships.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Performing ArtsArts | ||||

On New Year's Day, 2026, I'll post the full conversation from which these clips originate. John, Todd, Erik, and I reminisce on what it was like to discover U2 back in the '90s; and how U2 became the touchstone band of our friend group.
Do deeper meanings of a song emerge as we age with it? In this second "When a song is a friend" episode featuring the band Daniel Amos, my brother Jon and I review the song "Meanwhile" from Mr. Beauchner's Dream (2001).
Off the very first rock album I bought with my own money, I share a review of the song "I Will Return" by Daniel Amos, and also comment a bit on the album at large, while giving context to my teenage life at the time.
Take a Kayak ride with me as I share thoughts on Lou Reed's "Perfect Day."
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"It's better to let money be the servant of love and love's goals...that's a beautiful mystery." My review of Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers' song from the album "The Last DJ." Reflecting on aging, money, love, nostalgia, and solastalgia.
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"When a song is a friend" episodes feature songs that have staying power over the years. Britt's setting of the traditional hymn is a favorite for our church camp family in the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. She recently released it on an EP ... more
Kyle "K. Edward" Smith has written an album with themes of reaching, of searching, and just as important - memorable melodies and great collaborators. I was fortunate to play violin on several tracks including this one. I am super excited for this al... more
"When a song is a friend" episode featuring a review of the song "Blue Canoe" by Blue Mountain. Guest: Jason Monroe (Bottle Rocket Blue, The Texarkana Two)
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