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Donald Gibson interviews artists about their craft, gleaning insight into their creative process as well as their relative perspectives on music.

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• An Interview with Eric Hutchinson

  The 31-year-old singer/songwriter, whose latest LP Moving Up Living Down is moving up the charts, talks about songwriting and defying conventions.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on May 08, 2012

• An Interview with George Thorogood

  Still bad to the bone, the blues rocker talks about his latest album and why he still believes in FM radio.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Nov 15, 2011

• An Interview with Rachael Yamagata

  The evocative songstress recalls how she exceeded her own expectations in making her latest LP, Chesapeake.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Oct 12, 2011

• An Interview with Katie Herzig

  This is her moment: singer/songwriter Katie Herzig discusses her creative process in making her ambitious new album, The Waking Sleep.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Oct 04, 2011

• An Interview with Neil Finn

  The Crowded House frontman talks about his latest project, Pajama Club, as well as offering insights on songwriting.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Sep 13, 2011

• An Interview with Bill Frisell

  The renowned guitarist discusses his upcoming album in tribute to John Lennon as well as his ongoing explorations in music.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Sep 05, 2011

• An Interview with Edwin McCain

  Most known for hits like "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask For More," McCain discusses his new album, Mercy Bound, and how his songwriting has evolved over time.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Aug 22, 2011

• An Interview with Steve Cropper

  The legendary guitarist discusses his new solo album, his musical influences, and his groundbreaking achievements at Stax Records.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Jul 14, 2011

• An Interview with Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks

  In this Blogcritics exclusive, guitar great Derek Trucks and soul-stirring vocalist/musician Susan Tedeschi discuss their new band and its debut album, Revelator.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Jun 07, 2011

• An Interview with Christopher Cross

  The five-time-GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter discusses his new LP, Doctor Faith, and how his career has come full circle.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on May 09, 2011

• An Interview with Bruce Hornsby

  The three-time GRAMMY® winner discusses his new live album, yielding insight as to the spontaneous, intuitive nature of his concerts.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on May 05, 2011

• An Interview with Lucinda Williams

  Upon the release of her latest LP, Blessed, Lucinda Williams reflects on her life and career.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Mar 03, 2011

• An Interview with Nicole Atkins

  Singer/songwriter Nicole Atkins discusses her new LP, Mondo Amore, and playing through the pain.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Feb 09, 2011

• An Interview with Daniel Lanois

  GRAMMY®-winning producer Daniel Lanois talks about working with Neil Young on his latest album, Le Noise.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Dec 27, 2010

• An Interview with Jimmy Webb

  The songwriting legend discusses his craft while offering insights on The Beatles, Eminem, and what he's learned from mentors in his career.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Dec 20, 2010

• An Interview with Stan Ridgway

  The ever-iconoclastic Stan Ridgway discusses his songwriting process and how it shaped his latest album, Neon Mirage.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Dec 02, 2010

• An Interview with Marty Stuart

  "Country music needs traditional country music, in my opinion, now as much as ever before." - Marty Stuart

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Nov 10, 2010

• An Interview with James Williamson of Iggy and The Stooges

  The legendary guitarist for Iggy and the Stooges talks Kill City, Raw Power, and the band's seminal influence.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Nov 01, 2010

• An Interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx

  The Styx vocalist and keyboardist talks about the band's current tour, featuring The Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight in full.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Oct 16, 2010

• An Interview with KT Tunstall

  The Scottish singer/songwriter talks about her new album, Tiger Suit, and of her adventures in electronica.

  Interview by Donald Gibson — on Oct 15, 2010