Andy Leftwich Interview

Andy Leftwich is one of the hottest young players in Nashville, fiddle and mandolin. He's a much in demand session musician, member of Three Ring Circle and the Grammy award winning Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Recorded at Ricky Skaggs' studio. This is his Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell. He also teaches a Mel Bay Pro Lick on fiddle.

Muriel Anderson Interview

Muriel Anderson is respected as one of the world's foremost fingerstyle guitarists. She is the founder of the All Star Guitar Night and Music for Life Alliance, performs internationally, and gives workshops. This is her Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell. She also teaches a Mel Bay Pro Lick.

Mike Johnson Interview

Mike Johnson is a Nashville session steel guitarist and was The Academy of Country Music steel picker of the year in 2006. He's been the music director for many syndicated TV shows and recorded for Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, too many to mention. This is his Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell. Mike also teaches a Mel Bay Pro Lick. Also in this video is Jeff Surratt of Show Pro Steel Guitars who give a little tour of the factory.

Barbara Lamb Interview

"Barbara Lamb is a composer, producer, session player and fiddler. Barb has performed with artists like John Cowan, Asleep At The Wheel, and Riders in the Sky. She also teaches and does fiddle workshops here in Nashville and around the country. The Barbara Lamb Solo Show is really a one woman band. She uses looping gear, lots of hand percussion instruments, parts of her body as percussion instruments, an electric kalimba, wine glasses, her fiddle and voice to create these audio sculptures. It's performance art you can dance to.This is her Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell. She also teaches a Mel Bay Pro Lick.

Rob Haines Interview

Rob Haines is a multi-instrumentalist and producer in Nashville. He plays mandolin, pedal steel guitar (E9 and C6), non-pedal steel, dobro, banjo and guitar. This is his Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell..

J. D. Simo Interview

J. D. Simo is an up-and-coming Nashville guitarist and session musician. He plays regularly with The Don Kelly Band. This is his Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell.

Jeff Taylor Interview

Jeff Taylor performs with the Grammy nomimated Time Jumpers, Elvis Costello and has recorded with Amy Grant, George Strait, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and others. This is his Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell. Jeff teaches a Mel Bay Pro lick.

Tom Roady Interview

Tom Roady is percussionist who has recorded with many national artists like Vince Gill, Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers as well as James Brown, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Art Garfunkel. Hes toured with many top acts like Ricky Skaggs, James Taylor and John Denver. Too many to name. This is his Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell. Tom teaches Mel Bay Pro licks and techniques.

Stuart Duncan Interview

Stuart Duncan is an "A" list Nashville session fiddler and member of The Nashville Bluegrass Band. This is his Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell, recorded at the world famous Station Inn.