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Cindy Alexander: Cindy Alexander is an L.A. based Singer/Songwriter, winner of a multitude of awards including David Foster's/NBC Star Tomorrow, L.A. Music Awards Songwriter of the Year/ Independent Pop Album of the Year, All Access Magazine's Best Female Pop Vocalist, and Just Plain Folks Song of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. Even with all the accolades and a "record deal" as the prize for winning a music reality show, she's chosen to stay a steadfast independent on her own label JamCat Records, which she created in 1999. Thanks to internet exposure and a loyal international fan base, this indie artist has been able to travel the world with music as the key to her adventure. Known for songs that people sing along with, lyrics they quote to their friends, and a wicked sense of humor in between poignant songwriting, her live performances have charmed audiences and critics alike. Pnut (sounds like "peanut"), as she is affectionately known by her fans (the Pnut Gallery), has toured and shared the stage with America, the Bacon Brothers (Kevin and Michael Bacon), John Hiatt, Joe Bonamassa, Rick Springfield, Suzanne Vega, Joan Osborne, Edwin McCain, Marc Cohn, Dishwalla, Art Alexakis (Everclear), Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Karla Bonoff, Howard Jones, and the list goes on. Cindy's music has been featured on US, European and Japanese compilations with Aimee Mann, Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan, and in movies (Here on Earth, Sugar & Spice, Dorm Daze 2, Smokers) and television (So You Think You Can Dance, Party of Five, various MTV and VH1 reality shows). After taking a few years off to be a full time new Mom to her twin daughters, Cindy was finally getting back to music and performing in 2012 with the release of Every Rise & Fall (her 5th CD). However, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in summer of 2013. Cindy handled the experience of a double mastectomy and reconstruction in the ways she knows best - by openly sharing the journey with humor and blunt honesty, and of course, through song. Her new CD "Curve" is due out late summer 2014. With "a new set and a new set"... this spunky survivor is back at it, and stronger than ever. When asked what drives her to be an artist, she answered: "What compels me to share my creativity is what I call the 'life of song.' It's the journey from Inspiration, to a spark or current in my heart, to something that pours from my pen to paper, from my fingertips to my instrument, from within my body and out through voice...to the space between me and the listener and hopefully, into that listener's heart, where it takes on an additional meaning, if not an entirely different one than I had imagined... And then perhaps, it's shared with a random friend and the journey continues. That's the life of a song. Music is a connection, a healer, and it's magic."

Danny Hamilton: Danny Hamilton is a singer-songwriter who has received multiple nominations for the LA Music Awards. His music has been featured on CMT and radio stations nationwide. He discusses his reaction to being featured on CMT and the best thing about the roots-rock scene in the LA area. AXS: What makes a Danny Hamilton song? Danny Hamilton: Honesty. Raw, unfiltered emotions. Whether it's happy, sad, fast or slow, the one thing that it will always be is real genuine. AXS: What was your reaction the first time one of your songs was featured on CMT? Danny Hamilton: I was just overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement. For me, the most important part of making music is sharing it. Music is big medicine, and songwriting can play a huge role in helping people feel less alone. That's my main motivation behind most everything I do, helping people feel a human connection to each other. So, when one of my tunes aired on such a huge, mainstream media outlet like CMT, I just imagined how many sets of ears might be listening -- way more than I could ever reach on my own - and for that, I was incredibly grateful. AXS: If you were going to listen to one of your albums, which would you choose? Why? Danny Hamilton: Usually, I listen to whatever recording is the most accurate representation of where I am in my life at that particular moment. So I can always keep a check on my current state, musically, and focus on any areas that need polishing or improving. AXS: What is the best thing about the country and roots scene in the LA area? Danny Hamilton: I guess the best thing about the Roots music scene in LA right now is the fact that it even exists! For a long time, this area has been oversaturated with the same old cookie-cutter rock, rap and pop stuff. Up until just recently, I've felt so out of place. Both in the music I enjoyed listening to and the music that was coming out of me. It's been so exciting, within the last five years or so, to see folk and roots music finally getting some attention and appreciation around here. It's a huge sign that people's musical tastes are expanding and that audiences are once again paying attention to what they FEEL when they listen to music, not just what they HEAR. AXS: What would you be doing if you weren't making music? Danny Hamilton: I have no idea. I'm a go-with-the-flow type of person. I do whatever feels right, anything I enjoy, and anything I can continuously grow and learn from. Right now, making music feels right.