What does it mean to witness ourselves transform? Singer-songwriter and bluegrass powerhouse Lindsay Lou, a frequent collaborator with artists like Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and Sierra Hull, as well as a member of the Sweet Water Warblers and a festival staple in her own right, joins us to explore the tender, high-stakes choreography of modern artist-parenthood.
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Celebrating her landmark all-women project, Bluegrass Women, Lindsay reflects on giving historical weight to the women who shaped roots music. She also gives unvarnished clarity about postpartum identity, surviving festival chaos with a 15-month-old strapped to her chest on stage, and the quiet revelation that comes when we stop trying to compartmentalize who we are. This episode is a deep dive into creative endurance, presence, and why artists pursuing their craft is a gift to their family rather than a subtraction.
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In This Episode:
– Lindsay Lou
– The Sweet Water Warblers
– Rolling Stone Stateside Festival
– Grand Targhee (Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival)
– Sam Grisman
– Ep 145 Derek Trucks
– Ep 12 Leyla McCalla
– Ep 39 Joe Henry
– Meshell Ndegeocello
– The Stanley Brothers
– Keith Whitley
– Ricky Skaggs
– Ola Belle Reed
– Tim O’Brien
– Ep 147 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
– Bluegrass Album Band
– David Grisman
– Scott Vestal
– Shani Gandhi
– Ep 11 Lucius
– Rachael Price
– Fran’s Eastside Tavern (Fran’s)
– Rachel Baiman
– Ep 85 Caroline Spence
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The Other 22 Hours is hosted by Aaron Shafer-Haiss (producer, mixer, musician) and Michaela Anne (songwriter, artist, creative coach). More about Aaron’s work. More about Michaela Anne’s work.
Produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Original music written, performed and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss.
Photo Credit: Sawyer Gieseke
