It's emotion, right?  That's music. We're connecting with people on an emotional level...that's ultimately at the end of the day what it's all about, just connecting with other people.

Sometimes things happen in life that seem like an implausible story from a movie.  I have one of those to tell, and the stars of this story are Brittany Bliss and Reid Givens of Brittany and the Blisstones.  Brittany and the Blisstones is an indie band from Chico, California. Their sound draws from influences as diverse as…

"The bass is profoundly cool."

Meet fellow Midwesterner Gail Gallagher.  Gail is a singer-songwriter, composer, artist, and podcaster with a background in sketch comedy and improv. She released an album in 2020 called Power of the Unnamed Passion, which explores balancing dark emotions with joy. Her new single "Long Johns" is out today, 21st January 2022, on all streaming platforms. Gail is also a teacher, helping to bring the joy of music to the next generation.

Some highlights of our conversation:

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