Natalya Zoe Weinstein and John Cloyd Miller use their middle names for the band who will be arriving at The Parlor Room on 3/13. Together, this couple have looked back into their grandfather’s musical heritage to craft their latest album, Songs of our Grandfathers”. It is an intriguing mix of Natalya’s fathers Jazz and her grandfather’s Klezmer styles combined with John’s grandfather’s pioneering Bluegrass fiddle work. We begin with the band’s take on the bluegrass “Rocky Road Blues” followed by “Klezmer Clave Medley”.

Our conversation is wide-ranging. We cover the musical lineage of the recent release as well as the Western Carolinian’s experience recovering from Hurricane Helene in 2024. A recent single from Zoe & Cloyd is directly inspired by the recovery. It’s called “Lineman” and recounts the fears and isolation of this mountainous region during the rare Category 4 hurricane.

We also hear the latest single, “The Road That Might Have Been”. The storyteller contemplates the past with some regret and curiosity. The maturity of an aging person told with compassion and wisdom. We finish with an earlier song called “Neighbor”.

The band will be hosting a trip to Ireland for music fans. A real treat for folks who want to discover the destination in the company of these two excellent musicians. Make sure to check in with them when they play at The Parlor Room on March 13. The segment concludes at 39:00 minute mark with additional music following our chat.

Details at ParlorRoom.org for tickets. ZoeandCloyd.com for band info.