Alright, friends - really looking forward to this - I have my good friend, Michele Gedney, joining the stream this month. We're going to be celebrating the release of her new album and I just can't wait.

Michele Gedney spent 23 years as one half of the award-winning duo Open Book with her late husband, Rick Gedney, known for their honest and contemplative lyrics, melody invention, and weaving vocal and guitar harmonies. The duo released five albums which received critical acclaim and national radio play. The albums can be found here and on all streaming platforms.

Sadly, Rick passed away in early 2023 and Michele made the decision to complete and release the album that they had finished recording, helping her in navigating her loss and to begin creating a new life as a solo artist. The duo had released four albums which received national airplay and critical acclaim. Their fifth and final album, Leaning In, made the Folk Alliance International radio chart for January and April of 2024.

Michele is a co-founder and teacher at Dar Williams “Writing a Song That Matters” retreat, entering its 14th year. She also leads in-person and virtual group and individual songwriting workshops, helping songwriters to refine their songs.

Michele’s songs have received numerous awards and her song “Go” has been released by Cry Cry Cry (Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shindell) on their 2020 album, Live at the Freight.

Michele is writing and performing new material as well as selections from her catalog with Open Book. She has been writing and arranging vocals and guitars for other musician’s recording projects, and has been enjoying some successful co-writing opportunities. Michele’s first solo album, Map Of The World, will be released in September of 2026.

And if you've made it this far, I can credit Michele as one of the reasons I ever picked up a guitar and began writing again. More about that during the show.

So join us for our monthly edition of coffee, tunes, and community on September 26 at 9:30 am ET. See you on the stream!