Guitars and Goosebumps

Soundcheck | Dec 1, 2011

The temperature may be dropping...but the goosebumps you get from listening to music have nothing to do with the weather. Today: the science behind chills and thrills from music. And, we ask you to share songs that give you shivers. Plus, a live performance from singer and songwriter Jessie Baylin, and her band.

Listeners: Does music give you goosebumps or chills? We want to hear from you! Tell us about it here.

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