Interview with Jason Whitton. We discuss the story behind his song "I Still Believe In Love"; people's stories you would not expect to make it into his songs; childhood dreams of being a comedian, actor or playing baseball to being musican; playing guitar right handed; the thrill of connecting with the audience; the 50th Music Monday segment; unexpected milestones; why he called his CD Thriftstore Cowboy; what inspired him to write the song "Jessica Drive"; the next chapter in his life; how the genre of country music allows a person to be older and more seasoned; Tom Waits and James Taylor; how he's improved as a musician; George Straight and Garth Brooks; crossing the boundaries of country music; musicians who want to play on his record; his upcoming performances.

Featured songs are "I Still Believe In Love", "Jessica Drive" and "Ruby".

Vera Beren calls in with an entry about the disappointing hillbilly play she saw; the rain storms in L.A.; driving in Colin's Chrysler New Yorker with flames; shopping at Rosemary's Billygoat; hopes of seeing the movie, "Night Watch".

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