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Music Makers and Soul Shakers with Steve Dawson

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About the show

Music Makers and Soul Shakers is an in-depth podcast about recording, songwriting, studio sessions and record production in Americana, roots and blues music. Host Steve Dawson, a working musician and producer, leads deep conversations with musicians, producers and songwriters about their lives, their influences and how great records get made. Guests include legendary session musicians, producers, songwriters and touring artists from the worlds of Americana, folk, blues, country and roots music. Conversations often explore recording techniques, studio stories, songwriting craft, touring life and the creative process behind great records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.