Carolyn Kendrick on her latest album, ‘Each Machine’

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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with Carolyn Kendrick, a Stockton-born singer-songwriter, fiddler, and producer, to discuss her highly anticipated album, Each Machine, which will be released on December 6th. Known for blending traditional folk music with modern themes, Kendrick takes listeners on a deep dive into the inspiration behind her new project, which fuses Appalachian melodies, archival audio, and poetic storytelling to reflect on the societal "machines" that shape our lives. Carolyn shares insights into her creative process, her early musical influences (from Billie Holiday to The Grateful Dead), and the collaborations that helped shape the record. She also discusses how researching the Satanic Panic for the podcast You’re Wrong About influenced the album's conceptual and lyrical themes. Tune in for an intimate conversation and exclusive previews of tracks like “Perfect World,” “Devil’s Nine Questions,” and “Leela.” Guest Information: Carolyn Kendrick Website: www.carolynkendrick.com Instagram: @carolynbkendrick Facebook: Carolyn Kendrick Music Don’t miss Carolyn’s live performance at The Backroom in Berkeley on December 5th!Get tickets here. Call-To-Action: Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to subscribe to Backstage Bay Area on YouTube and Apple Podcasts for more intimate conversations with the Bay Area’s most exciting artists. Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with fellow music lovers! Episode Takeaways: Carolyn Kendrick’s new album, Each Machine, explores political and personal themes by fusing folk traditions with contemporary sounds. Insight into Kendrick’s songwriting process, which blends poetry, melody, and historical narratives. How research for the You’re Wrong About podcast shaped the album’s conceptual depth. Behind-the-scenes details on the creation of standout tracks like “Devil’s Nine Questions” and “Leela.” Hashtags: #BackstageBayArea #CarolynKendrick #EachMachine #FolkMusic #BayAreaMusic #SingerSongwriter #PodcastLife

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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with Carolyn Kendrick, a Stockton-born singer-songwriter, fiddler, and producer, to discuss her highly anticipated album, Each Machine, which will be released on December...

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