The unifying power of music with Ian Love

Ian Love Covington, prolific musician and member of the band Family Mystic visits Bon Bon’s Nook and after some waffles we talk about the power of music, Love's journey with songwriting and being a musician on the road – finding that tricky balance of touring while caring for self and body. Ian is described as “A modern day minstrel on a journey to foster hope & community resilience through music.”Also touched on:Growing up around musicThe creative process and how songs come throughThe future of the local venueThe Beatles & The Grateful Dead1960’s in the bay area and the Laurence Cole connectionOrigin story of Family MysticClowns from the east coastWhere Ian is taking his solo music nextDreams for 2026…and of course much moreAt the end of the podcast Ian plays a few of his songs live at Bon Bon’s Nook for listeners to enjoy.Check out Ian’s linktree here:https://linktr.ee/ianloveofearthSign up on his Patreon to help support the creation of more music, and get access to his latest songs as they’re being developed: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IanLoveCheck out Family Mystic here: https://www.familymystic.comAnd now for my own plugs:Bon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix and a Sugar-free Waffle Mix coming soon. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com⁠ and on that silly Instagram at: instagram.com/bonbons_nookYou can also find my one-on-one web/tech consulting and creativity coaching services at https://www.starchildcreative.comThanks for listening to The Bon Bon's Nook Podcast. Tell your friends and gently caress that like button perhaps? Love you!