Basic Folk 88 – Jonatha Brooke’s “The Sweetwater Sessions” Track by Track

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We get a very fun track by track for Jonatha Brooke‘s new album The Sweetwater Sessions, which are new interpretations of previously recorded JB songs from her solo career and The Story, her duo with Jennifer Kimball. Jonatha recorded these songs during a master class in recording at the Sweetwater Studios in Fort Wayne, IN. Originally she was only going to record a handful of songs, but things were turning out so well, the team decided to produce a full album that shows the evolution of these songs since they were recorded. The songs range in age from 1993’s Angel in The House with The Story to her Imposter EP from last year.

Jonatha is kind enough to go through each song: in some cases talking about it’s inspiration, how she updated the song and how the meanings for some of these songs have changed for her over time. JB is one of my favorite people to talk to. She is emotionally generous with her answers and brings so much charisma and joy to any conversation. Every Monday at 2pm Central, Jonatha hosts a Kitchen Covid Concert, on her Facebook page, which are so delightful. Enjoy JB – I assure you this will not be the last time she appears on the pod. BF loves JB! Thanks Jonatha!

Check out “Glass Half Empty” from The Sweetwater Sessions

JB’s new album in full!

1 thought on “Basic Folk 88 – Jonatha Brooke’s “The Sweetwater Sessions” Track by Track”

  1. Wow, Cindy! I’ve enjoy so many of your podcast interviews, but none more-so than this one. So yes, admittedly, part of it is just my absolute love of Jonatha, as a songwriter, singer and human. She’s a rare gem. Jonatha’s openness, charm, intelligence and joy are all on full display, but made even better by your questions, insights, and knowledge of her body of work. Bravo, to both of you…

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