SONGS AT THE CENTER

#1201 Master Series With Aj Croce
AJ Croce interprets the legacy of his father, Jim, while he blazes his own trail in music. This episode reveals that AJ shows the same commitment to craft and storytelling that defined his father’s work. Croce Plays Croce! Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1202 Ron Sowell, Jesse Powers, Honey And Blue, Part 1
This episode features Ron Sowell, musical director of NPR’s “Mountain Stage,” whose music represents his deep engagement with life, Jesse Powers, whose music explores human experiences, and the duo of Honey and Blue, offering their own mix of pop and soul. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1203 Larry Groce, Don Dixon, The Carpenter Ants, Part 1
This show features the gritty sounds of West Virginia Hall of Fame members The Carpenter Ants, along with fellow West Virginian and NPR’s Mountain State founder Larry Groce. Renowned record producer Don Dixon joins the group bringing his own amazing music credentials. He helped shape the sounds of R.E.M. and he tours with Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band playing bass. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1204 Joe Waters, Lil’ Red & The Rooster, Nikki “D” And The Sisters of Thunder, Part 1
On this episode, Nikki “D” and the Sisters of Thunder connect with some heartfelt gospel and blues. They’re joined by International Blues Challenge Finalists Lil’ Red & the Rooster, who contribute their own brand of entertainment with a washboard and a guitar. International Blues Challenge winner Joe Waters rounds out the guest list and he brings his own style of funk and folk.. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda

#1205 Christian Lopez, Nellie Mckay, The Shootouts
This episode features a few Grand Ole Opry Stars – The Shootouts, a band that leans into many influences including blues, and rock AND Christian Lopez, pioneering his own brand of Americana. They’re joined by Broadway songwriter Nellie McKay, who also contributes some touches of jazz, pop and cabaret styles to her tunes. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1206 Compilation Of Master Series Artists
Master Series artists from former seasons – sharing some as yet un-aired songs. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1207 Master Series With Diego Figuereido
On this episode, we welcome a man considered by George Benson to be “one of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen in my whole life.” He is Brazilian phenom Diego Figuereido. Diego is a grammy nominated musician who comes to our stage fresh off a performance at Carnegie Hall.
Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1208 Ron Sowell, Jesse Powers, Honey And Blue, Part 1
This episode features Ron Sowell, musical director of NPR’s “Mountain Stage,” whose music represents his deep engagement with life, Jesse Powers, whose music explores human experiences, and the duo of Honey and Blue, offering their own mix of pop and soul. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1209 Larry Groce, Don Dixon, The Carpenter Ants, Part 2
This show features the gritty sounds of West Virginia Hall of Fame members The Carpenter Ants, along with fellow West Virginian and NPR’s Mountain State founder Larry Groce. Renowned record producer Don Dixon joins the group bringing his own amazing music credentials. He helped shape the sounds of R.E.M. and he tours with Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band playing bass. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1210 Christian Lopez, Nellie Mckay, The Shootouts
This episode features a few Grand Ole Opry Stars – The Shootouts, a band that leans into many influences including blues, and rock AND Christian Lopez, pioneering his own brand of Americana. They’re joined by Broadway songwriter Nellie McKay, who also contributes some touches of jazz, pop and cabaret styles to her tunes. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1211 Joe Waters, Lil’ Red & The Rooster, Nikki “D” And The Sisters of Thunder, Part 2
On this episode, Nikki “D” and the Sisters of Thunder connect with some heartfelt gospel and blues. They’re joined by International Blues Challenge Finalists Lil’ Red & the Rooster, who contribute their own brand of entertainment with a washboard and a guitar. International Blues Challenge winner Joe Waters rounds out the guest list and he brings his own style of funk and folk.. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda

#1212 Bill Toms, Tom Breiding, Wil Kondrich
Three storytellers from Pittsburgh take the stage for this edition. Bill Toms, who fronts the band “Hard Rain” is joined by the band’s guitarist, Tom Breiding. Tom has released 14 albums. The two are joined by their frequent collaborator, Wil Kondrich. This threesome share songs shaped by the tradition of their native Steel-town.
Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.

#1213 Compilation Show
All the best music and Eric Gnezda interviews from the past season that we simply didn’t have time to include in our previous 12 weekly 30 minute episodes. This is a fan favorite and, simply, the fastest, most entertaining 30 minutes in Music Television…anywhere.