Before Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon were piped into every Starbucks across the land, they were inspiring women to reconsider their roles in society. We talk with author Sheila Weller, whose new book "Girls Like Us" explores the lives of Mitchell, Simon and singer-songwriter Carole King. Also: Bluegrass guitar wiz Michael Daves performs live in our studio.
Girls Like Us
In the '60s and '70s singer-songwriters Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon gave voice to a generation of women struggling to redefine their roles in society. In "Girls Like Us," bestselling author Sheila Weller tracks their lives against the backdrop of a revolutionary era. She joins us to talk ...
The Plaza's New Soundtrack
Three years after shutting its doors, the Plaza Hotel officially reopened to the public this month after a $400 million makeover. That means new multi-million-dollar condos, $1,000-a-night hotel rooms, and a spiffed-up ballroom and restaurant. The Plaza has unveiled another change: a new recorded music installation. Soundcheck producer Brian Wise ...
Michael Daves
Atlanta-born guitarist and singer Michael Daves caught the ear of New York bluegrass fans as a performer with two virtuosos: banjoist Tony Trischka and mandolinist Chris Thile of Nickel Creek. Now, Daves is turning heads with fleet-fingered, fiery solo work. He joins us for a live performance in our studio.
One producer's thoughts on 70's female folkies
When I prepared the segment on GIRLS LIKE US: Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon – and the Journey of a Generation for Soundcheck I had no idea that it would resonate with me, a gen-Xer. Among the many stories author Sheila ...