We’re super excited to welcome Ferns and Fiddleheads to the Kitchen! Tess McGowan and Issa Arango-Tobon are an indie-folk duo performing their original music in the Providence, RI area. In this episode they fill us in on their latest musical exploits including the release of their two new EP’s! We recorded this episode in late summer 2025 and by the time it drops both EP’s will be available so be sure to check them out (fernsandfiddleheads.bandcamp.com). Tess and Issa also give us some inside tips on making Birria Tacos, and reveal the secret (almost) to aunt Sherry’s scones. Be sure to join us for this awesome episode!

Performed by Ferns and Fiddleheads:

Scenic Route by Tess McGowan

Colorado in Spring by Tess McGowan

Gave In by Issa Arango-Tobon

Performed by The Coconotes:

Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver, © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Check out Ferns and Fiddleheads’ EPs Scenic Route and Long Midnight Drive at fernsandfiddleheads.bandcamp.com

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Singer songwriter George Ajjan The Ajjancy (http://theajjancy.com) joins us for a fun and informative episode! George talks about his experiences navigating the independent musician landscape, and gives great insights into the current state of the music scene and how it has been both beneficial and detrimental for independent artists. We also hear some of his new music, and, just in time for the holidays, George reveals how to wire your freezer for the best all-fruit sorbet. All in all an episode not to be missed!

Performed by The Ajjancy:

Magdalulu by George Ajjan

Enivrer by George Ajjan

Jude & I by George Ajjan

Check out more of George’s music at http://theajjancy.com

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This episode we’re joined by Beth Berry, artistic director and playwright for GEAR Productions! GEAR stands for Give Everyone a Role, and is an organization that strives to provide positive performance experiences for students of all interests and abilities. Beth talks about her roots in theater, fills us in on the history of GEAR in this their 25th year, and lets us in on the secret to making Chocolate Biskvi, a 3-layer Swedish Cookie! The Coconotes join with Sophia Pearson to give us their take on a few songs from past GEAR shows, and we feature a guest appearance by Paul Colombino singing his song Finding Home from the show Knowing Home. We also hear about GEAR’s upcoming all-abilities show Space Daze happening this November 22nd and 23rd. Check out GEAR’s website at gearproductions.org for more information!

Performed by The Coconotes:

Now Awaken by Beth Berry, to the theme from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets by Gustav Holst

Zero by Beth Berry, to the tune Hernando’s Hideaway by Jerry Ross and Richard Adler, © Word Collections Publishing

Save Me a Bite by Beth Berry, to the tune Comedy Tonight by Stephen Sondheim, © Stephen Sondheim

Performed by Paul Colombino:

Finding Home by Paul Colombino

Learn more about GEAR at gearproductions.org

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