Show Notes
"There's a certain level where Josh and I are the bosses, but musically, we're all equal." - Andy Maize Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson are two of the founding members of Skydiggers. Some 35 years into their musical journey, and on the eve of the release of the band's 20th studio offering, the 14-song Dreams and Second Chances, Josh and Andy offer a rare glimpse into their always-evolving creative process, the role of their band mates in that process, and a few of the reasons why their creativ...
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