We’re excited to present a very special episode: it’s our first ever 'Ask Two Cat Kitchen’ show! The Two Cat research team has been hard at work getting to the bottom of two listener-submitted queries. First up, the age-old question- who invented rock and roll? We’re joined by music guru and TCK alum Scott Doggett, who gives us the definitive word on the topic. As a follow up to our discussion we posted a curated playlist with our choices of early rock and roll songs on our YouTube channel! It features a chronological look at some of the songs that laid the groundwork for the development of the genre in the early 50’s.

Next, we dive into the history of apple pie: Sara Grady helps us figure it all out and provides some unique insights into apples in general. As always, we have some new songs and this week we’re featuring a video recipe- Amazing Apple Pie with Arya and Bryce! Thanks again for listening- here’s the show!

Performed by The Cartwrights:

Rundown by Scott Doggett

Whenever You’re Near by Scott Doggett

Head over to our YouTube channel Two Cat Kitchen to check out the ‘Early Rock & Roll’ playlist and Arya and Bryce’s Amazing Apple Pie and let us know what you think!

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All of us at Two Cat Kitchen are excited to host our latest musical guest- singer, actress, and librarian extraordinaire Susie Chakmakian! Susie talks about her recent work on stage and her one-woman show There Was and There Was Not: Telling Armenian Stories. She also sings some beautiful songs and brings us a fabulous recipe for stuffed grape leaves. We top things off with a surprise visit by everyone’s favorite Armenian grandma offering valuable advice for planning your next party. Another fun-filled episode not to be missed!

Performed by Two Cat Tango:

Been Down This Road Before by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Performed by Susie Chakmakian with The Coconotes:

The Hill by Marketa Irglova, © The Swell Season Publishing

La Vie en Rose by Edith Piaf and Louis Guglielmi, © Universal - Polygram International Pub Inc.

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We’re talking biscotti as Mike Iula joins us on a fun-filled episode of the Two Cat Kitchen! Mike is an accomplished guitarist, singer, and songwriter and he brings a couple of great fingerstyle songs to the show. And he doesn’t disappoint with a fantastic recipe for biscotti! We round out the episode with our first ever joke show, which reinforces the thinking that musicians probably shouldn’t be telling jokes. Join us for a fine episode of musical and culinary fun!

Performed by The Coconotes:

Wrong Side of Town by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Performed by Mike Iula:

Deep River Blues by Doc Watson, © Hillgreen Music, Stormking Music Inc

Billie Jean by Doc Watson, © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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