In this episode, Mary Z. Cox shares a humorous story before leading an ensemble performance group at the John C. Campbell School. Then, from Redwood Dulcimer Day, a conversation with Peter Tommerup and music from his group Slainte'. Finally, an exclusive interview with Joellen Lapidus, who recounts seeing Richard and Mimi Farina live in concert and being inspired to go play the mountain dulcimer.

This show features CD tracks from various artists including Bill Taylor ("A New Direction"), Dave Neiman and Beverly Woods ("O'Carolan's Draught"), Mark Gilston ("Slangpolska fran Enanger"), Alisa Jones ("I Will Rise") and Kentucky Standard Band ("Where Ever You Go Cowboy")

Another episode from Kentucky Music Week offers up interviews with Dave Haas, who shines a light not only on his playing technique, but also on his foray into the world of teaching chemistry. Then, Shelley Stevens talks about her music and teaching, especially the love of the 1+ fret and the baritone dulcimer. She also talks about the break-up of Sweetwater.

From Kentucky Music Week, an extraordinary visit with Sam Stone, "The Bard of Henryville, Indiana." Sam tells his amazing story, of songwriting, how he met the mountain dulcimer, began to record albums and learn the lessons that life had in store for him.

Then, it's a sit-down with 2007 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Stephen Humphries and some insight into his musical background, what it was like to compete, and win, at Winfield and a special live performance from his instructor set.

DPN Correspondent Ted Yoder conducts a full-length interview with hammered dulcimer performer and instructor Rick Thum. This in-depth conversation covers the genesis of Rick's career as a performer and progresses through to his experiences in the business of both instrument-making and teaching.