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This week, Bernie catches up with longtime friend and Dallas-based guitarist Jake Crawford. Jake shares stories about growing up in the Texas blues scene, the musicians who shaped his playing, and his experiences touring with Deaf Pedestrians. He also talks about his upcoming solo album, his passion for recording and producing music, and the lessons he’s learned from a lifetime dedicated to his craft.

https://www.instagram.com/dolarphine
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/deaf-pedestrians/56767600

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This week Bernie sits down with musician, composer, and artist Stella Le Page to talk about her journey from classical cello training to finding her own creative voice. Stella reflects on breaking away from the rules of the classical world, a difficult publishing deal with Universal, and how touring with Chilly Gonzales helped reshape the way she thinks about music and performance. She also shares how creativity, improvisation, and learning to trust her instincts have guided her toward making art on her own terms.

stellalepage.com
instagram.com/stella.le.page

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This week Bernie reconnects with longtime friend Sarai Pagliasotti, an artist and educator from El Paso, Texas. Sarai talks about her years teaching visual arts, how motherhood and education have shaped her creatively, and what led her to take on a completely new challenge as a tattoo artist. She also shares the story behind The Bug and Bubble Studio, what it’s like to be a beginner again after decades of making art, and why she never wants to stop learning.

https://www.instagram.com/saraipagliasotti_m.ed

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This week, Bernie sits down with Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Cody Matlock. Cody shares stories about his mentor William Bell, the remarkable history behind his vintage gold-top guitar, and the importance of attitude, respect, and mentorship in the music business. He also reflects on the experience of opening for longtime influence Gary Clark Jr. and what he hopes to build next in his own career.

https://www.instagram.com/codymatlock_
https://www.codymatlock.com

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This week, Bernie sits down with filmmaker, dancer, choreographer, and director Harriet Waghorn to discuss her creative journey. She opens up about the making of her short film Metamorphosis and how her father’s aging, loss of independence, and feelings of isolation became intertwined with Franz Kafka’s classic story. Harriet also reflects on her close bond with her twin sister, the role family has played in her work, and how honesty and human connection continue to shape the stories she tells.

http://harrietwaghorn.com
https://www.instagram.com/harrietwaghorn

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