Otis Gibbs is an Americana treasure. His songwriting is simple and complex at the same time. I had such a great time talking to this kind man. The CBGB's of Indianapolis is a place called "The Patio." Sadly, it's closing it's doors and has asked Otis to be the last to perform before it does so. If you're in the area, don't miss Otis @ The Patio November 26.

Cory Branan has been praised by Rolling Stone and David Letterman. We went into the recording studio at the University of Memphis to record this week's show. Buy The Hell You Say.

Nashville's Sarah Siskind writes songs that bring me to tears. She wrote Allison Krauss's new single and Bill Frisell played all the electric guitars on her stunning album "Covered."

Atlanta's Clay Cook co-wrote three songs on John Mayers debut album Room for Squares and plays with Shawn Mullins as well as being a top notch producer.