Lindsay Lou on rebuilding the self, generational visibility, and 1am baby sets.
What does it mean to witness ourselves transform? Singer-songwriter and bluegrass powerhouse Lindsay Lou, a frequent collaborator with artists like Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and Sierra Hull, as well as a member of the Sweet Water Warblers and a festival staple in her own right, joins us to explore the tender, high-stakes choreography of modern artist-parenthood.
Celebrating her landmark all-women project, Bluegrass Women, Lindsay reflects on giving historical weight to the women who shaped roots music. She also gives unvarnished clarity about postpartum identity, surviving festival chaos with a 15-month-old strapped to her chest on stage, and the quiet revelation that comes when we stop trying to compartmentalize who we are. This episode is a deep dive into creative endurance, presence, and why artists pursuing their craft is a gift to their family rather than a subtraction.
In This Episode:
- Lindsay Lou
- The Sweet Water Warblers
- Rolling Stone Stateside Festival
- Grand Targhee (Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival)
- Sam Grisman
- Ep 145 Derek Trucks
- Ep 12 Leyla McCalla
- Ep 39 Joe Henry
- Meshell Ndegeocello
- The Stanley Brothers
- Keith Whitley
- Ricky Skaggs
- Ola Belle Reed
- Tim O'Brien
- Ep 147 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- Bluegrass Album Band
- David Grisman
- Scott Vestal
- Shani Gandhi
- Ep 11 Lucius
- Rachael Price
- Fran's Eastside Tavern (Fran's)
- Rachel Baiman
- Ep 85 Caroline Spence
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The Hosts:
The Other 22 Hours is hosted by Aaron Shafer-Haiss (Producer/Mixer) and Michaela Anne (Songwriter/Creative Coach).
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Credits:
Produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Original music written, performed and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Part of the Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network.
