Warm the Room with Shoeless Sounds

In this episode, we sit down with guitarist and composer Hiroya Tsukamoto for a conversation filled with story, craft, and the quiet magic behind his music. Hiroya’s blend of fingerstyle technique and cinematic storytelling makes every piece feel like a journey, and this interview offers a beautiful window into the inspirations that shape his work. The interview ends with an excerpt of his piece,...

Rupert Wates joins Shoeless Sounds for a powerful conversation about the journey behind his songs — the early days, the turning points, the years on the road, meeting his American wife, and how his definition of success has transformed over time. You’ll hear clips of Rupert’s music woven throughout the episode, bringing his stories to life as you listen. It’s an intimate look at an award-winning s...

What does it take to build an unforgettable house concert series? You start with an artist who can captivate a room with nothing but a guitar and a story. Today, we are catching up with the incredible Halley Neal —the very first performer to ever grace the stage at the Shoeless Sounds House Concerts series. Halley originally blew us away with her full trio lineup in 2024 and returned in 2025 as an...

Erin Ash Sullivan writes songs that feel like they were meant just for you — tender, wise, and quietly powerful. In this episode of Warm the Room with Shoeless Sounds, Erin opens up about the stories behind her music, the moments that shaped her, and the craft that makes her one of the most compelling voices in contemporary folk. We explore Erin’s creative process and the themes that run through h...

Jessica first heard Mark Rust play in a tiny collegecoffeehouse back in the 1980s — and even then, his music felt like it carried generations with it. Today, we’re thrilled to share our newest Shoeless Sounds episode featuring Mark, whose musical roots stretch from his grandmother’s nightclub “Swiss Trudy’s” to stages across the U.S., Canada, and Japan. A multi‑instrumentalist, songwriter of aroun...

When we started our house concert series, we wanted to getpast small talk. This musician interview series installment features Jeremy Facknitz for a musician guest conversation titled “Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back.” Jeremy has a rare gift for using humor to navigate difficult topics, pulling belly laughs from trying situations to create remarkably light, entertaining concerts. He believes letting...

Get ready for an intimate session with the luminous and gifted Carrie Welling , whose voice masterfully blends the grit of Sheryl Crow, the heart of Stevie Nicks, and the twang of Natalie Maines. Singer‑songwriter Carrie Welling joins us for a deep dive into her songwriting process, her evolution as an independent musician, and the raw, soulful energy that defines her sound. We talk about the stor...