In this episode of The High Note, I sit down with Shanna in a Dress, a delightful singer-songwriter whose humor and heartwarming stories captivated audiences at the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival.

We dive into her creative process, stories behind her songs, and the inspiration she draws from her cross-country bike tour that shaped her music career.

Shanna shares her thoughts on what it's like to perform at such a historic festival for the first time, creating spontaneous moments with fellow performers like Miss Emily and Adam Ezra, and how she balances heartfelt, emotional songs with her light-hearted and comedic approach. Plus, she opens up about the personal story behind her song “Shelly” and what it means to her as an artist.

Whether you're a fan of folk music, singer-songwriters, or just love good stories, Shanna in a Dress will inspire and entertain you. Listen in to hear more about her upcoming album "Sweet Spot," her musical adventures, and her philosophy of embracing imperfection.

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Paul “Dawg” Dixon wrote, composed and recorded the intro and outro music. The voices you hear at the end are Graeme Armstrong, Steve Poltz and Keller Williams.