HeyJaredThe Sauce with Dawn Burns
‘The Sauce’ captures the journey of arts, music and culture creators
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Episode 96: Jack Barksdale — Folk, Blues & Americana Singer-Songwriter (opens the original)
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On this episode of The Sauce , host Dawn Burns shares her conversation with Jack Barksdale. Jack is a Texas-born folk, blues, and Americana singer-songwriter with a remarkable musical story that began at just nine years old. Drawing inspiration from the legends of folk, rock, and blues, Jack has developed a distinctive sound and a talent well beyond his years. He has already shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Wynonna Judd, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Bruce Robison, John Fullbright, and Hay
Episode 95: Heidi Smith-Executive Director of the School of American Music (opens the original)
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On this episode of The Sauce , host Dawn Burns welcomes Heidi Smith, Executive Director of the School of American Music (SAM) in Three Oaks, Michigan. Since January 2025, Heidi has expanded SAM’s community impact through innovative programming, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. She spearheaded Jazz Fest – The Art of the Song, launched The Music Playground youth music camp, and created Eve of the Eve, an annual fundraising gala celebrating music and community. Discover Heidi’s vision, pass
Episode 94: Michele Thomas — Jazz Singer-Songwriter, Educator & Entrepreneur (opens the original)
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On this episode of The Sauce, host Dawn Burns welcomes jazz singer-songwriter, recording artist, educator, and entrepreneur Michele Thomas, a Chicago-rooted artist whose music reflects jazz's evolving spirit—improvisatory, searching, and deeply connected to life. Drawing inspiration from her gospel roots and a love of R&B, soul, folk, and contemporary music, Michele brings a rich emotional and musical vocabulary to her work. Her warm, distinctive voice has earned praise from acclaimed artists Ke
Episode 93: Alex Anest — Composer, Guitarist & Educator (opens the original)
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On this episode of The Sauce, host Dawn Burns welcomes Alex Anest, an American guitarist, composer, educator, and bandleader based in Southeast Michigan. With fourteen recordings as a leader or co-leader and appearances on twenty-five additional albums, Alex has built an impressive and diverse career in music. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Bowling Green State University, he has also studied with acclaimed musicians Miles Okazaki, Benny Green, and Ellen Rowe. Join Dawn Burns and Al
Episode 92: Singer-Songwriter and Artist Louise Golbey (opens the original)
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On this episode of The Sauce, host Dawn Burns welcomes acclaimed UK singer, songwriter and artist Louise Golbey! The voice behind the global Mercedes EQS advertising campaign, Louise is a BBC Introducing alumna who has performed at Glastonbury and London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, The Jazz Cafe and The 606. She’s shared stages with George Benson, En Vogue, Roberta Flack, Roy Ayers, Eric Benét, Paloma Faith, Jessie J, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran. From a 6,000-person concert to London’s O2 Arena, Lo
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