Issue 46, June 2000

Salute to Independents: Interviews with John Prine, Chick Corea, David Grisman, Ian MacKaye, Caroline Aiken, Buckwheat Zydeco, Penny Lang, Eddie From Ohio, Chris Chandler, Domino, Tom Kimmel and producer Cookie Morenco. A spotlight on indie labels Vanguard Records, Rounder Records, Silent Planet Records, Signature Sounds, Gadfly Records; Janis Ian’s article “From the Majors to the Minors”; a look at house concerts; and the indie artist’s roadmap to career success.