So, here's how it went down ...

We locked ourselves into a sealed room (well, it was actually an Indian restaurant somewhere near the University of Pennsylvania). We brought along a tape recorder and a list of questions (well, actually we improvised the whole thing). We got everything on tape, and transcribed the whole event, down to the last detail (with a bit of editing to hide the fact that we were in an Indian restaurant somewhere near the University of Pennsylvania).

As you read along, just pretend you're the invisible sixth person at the table, listening in on our conversation. Mmm. Pass the chutney, please.

Read the Complete Interview or select a chapter:

• Forming the Band
• Helene Joins
• From 1991-1997
• Ashley Meets B.E.
• Amy Meets B.E.
• Ashley and Amy Join
• The Philadelphia Folk Festival
• It's New All Over Again
• Adding Drums
• Fun with Woodwinds
• Arranging
• Traditional Music