“Sessions From Area 52” is a podcast where we interview artists who have made music at Area 52 Studios.
Hosted by owner and engineer Dave Cook, he explores the inspiration and technical history behind these recordings with interviews and live performances from the artists themselves.
Area 52 Studios has been home for many amazing artists since its inception in 2010. Our “Sessions From Area 52” Podcast, which began in March 2022, brings you interviews with these artists where we chat about the music they make, their lives and anything else that comes to mind.
Podcast Episodes
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This week, you get me, Dave Cook, talking about and playing some tracks from my favorite people and musicians. Spoiler alert... I'm related to some!!! Enjoy!
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Timothy Hill... singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist and overtone singer! What a special treat to speak with Timothy and have him share his vast knowledge and talent with us all. But the real treat was the pastries he brought with him! If you've never heard overtone singing, put on some headphones and enjoy!
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Sylvia Bullett is an amazingly eclectic and entertaining songstress who has recorded three records at Area 52 and is currently working on her fourth. In this episode, she tells us about her story and we listen to a whole lot of her music.
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In my talk with Harvey Sorgen, I've learned things about him and his career that I never knew in our 37 years of knowing each other. He's one of the most innovative and interesting musicians I've ever met and his love of music is apprent in our conversation. It was so much fun chatting with him and playing a number of productions that he's played on.
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Fred Hand is an amazing Grammy nominated artist, a long-time teacher and musical genius! In this episode, we speak about all things Fred from his early days as a student to a teacher to a soap opera soundtrack composer and his career as a recording artist. He even treats us to a live in-studio performance. Enjoy this very entertaining interview with this fine musician.
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I sat down with Cindy Cashdollar, the amazing steel guitar and Dobro player. We discuss many topics including the making of her solo record, Waltz For Abilene. We even get an in-studio performance, as well as listening to a few tracks from the album. Enjoy!