My guest this week is singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman.We chat about Rachel's new record Common Nation of Sorrow, how she made the transition from being an instrumentalist to being a songwriter, how she re-imagined a little known John Hartford song for the new record, why it can be good to include covers on your records as a songwriter and much, much more.This was such an interesting conversation. I hope you get as much out of it as I did!MattMore info on RachelRachel's website - http://www.rachelbaiman.com/Follow Rachel:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaiman/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Rachelbaimanmusic/ Rachel also mentioned a playlist of songs that inspired the production of Common Nation of Sorrow - you'll find it here on Spotify Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - making some of the finest guitars and mandolins in the world since the 1970s. Visit Collingsguitars.com and find out why. ===- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts