Singer-songwriter Katie Mae joins us live at In a Jam Down by the River 2025 to talk about her journey from punk rock frontwoman to leading her Americana-country project, Katie Mae & The Lubrication. We dive into her new solo EP — born from a songwriter residency in Bisbee, AZ — her creative process, balancing music and teaching, and how Arizona’s music scene continues to evolve.
🎧 Listen as we chat about authenticity in songwriting, transitioning genres, and building community in the Southwest indie scene.
🔥 Highlights:
From punk to “Alt-Western” roots 🌵
Artist residencies & recording in Bisbee
Why she named her band The Lubrication 😏
Life as a teacher-musician balancing two worlds
📅 New EP “Alt-Western” drops October 8th on all streaming platforms!
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