Recording Episodes #25 & #26
"A Moon Landing" & "Clear Blue Water"
Guest Performers
Singer-Songwriter Jen Sygit
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Lansing, MI based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Sygit has released four solo albums with her latest record “It’s About Time” newly released in Oct. 2018. Sometimes traditional, sometimes contemporary, always with a raw honesty “It’s About Time” is a sonic journey through the landscape of Americana music. “It’s About Time” reveals a depth and maturity to Sygit’s ability as both songwriter and performer.
Since it’s release in Oct. 2019, “It’s About Time” has been nominated for two Jammie awards for Best Americana/Roots Album and for Album of the Year (WYCE Grand Rapids, MI), was ranked #2 on John Bommarito’s annual top 100 albums of the year list (107.1 fm Ann Arbor, MI) and is also in the running for 3 Independent Music Awards for Best Album, Best Music Video for “Love is Wild” and best song for the tune “Hurricane Rider”. In addition to her solo career, Jen is also a member of the all-female string band Stella!, roots rock band Lincoln County Process and is a veteran back up singer/session vocalist having appeared on over 50 albums. Now, besides regionally touring and playing shows, Jen also hosts the weekly radio show “Eclecticana” (WLNZ 89.7fm Lansing, MI) and has been commanding the airwaves for 7 years. |
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Pete Griffin
Nicknamed the Storytelling Ranger, Pete Griffin has been sharing his stories with thousands of people. Pete grew up in Cedarville, Michigan before moving to Alaska in 1992. He worked for the US Forest Service as a wildlife biologist and District Ranger until his 2010 retirement. Described as the “Storytelling Ranger” (as well as the "voice of the Tongass"), he's been telling personal stories about life that incorporate natural history, leadership, and learning for years on radio. He's performed in Los Angeles, Richmond VA, Jonesborough TN, on board Disney and Princess cruise ships as Alaskan Naturalist on dozens of Alaskan cruises, and at libraries, schools, and museums between Alaska, Hawaii, and Michigan. Pete is a member of the National Storytelling Network and was selected as one of the Showcase Performers at the 2017 National Storytelling Conference.
Nicknamed the Storytelling Ranger, Pete Griffin has been sharing his stories with thousands of people. Pete grew up in Cedarville, Michigan before moving to Alaska in 1992. He worked for the US Forest Service as a wildlife biologist and District Ranger until his 2010 retirement. Described as the “Storytelling Ranger” (as well as the "voice of the Tongass"), he's been telling personal stories about life that incorporate natural history, leadership, and learning for years on radio. He's performed in Los Angeles, Richmond VA, Jonesborough TN, on board Disney and Princess cruise ships as Alaskan Naturalist on dozens of Alaskan cruises, and at libraries, schools, and museums between Alaska, Hawaii, and Michigan. Pete is a member of the National Storytelling Network and was selected as one of the Showcase Performers at the 2017 National Storytelling Conference.