Where the music
meets the sea.
Think “Tiny Desk Concerts” meets “VH1 Storytellers”… on the ocean. Sail & A Song is a video series and podcast aimed at inspiring us to listen and connect with the medicine of music and Nature.
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A sample of
our show.
A different kind of conversation
Part performance.
Part conversation.
All heart.
Sail & A Song brings emerging and established musicians aboard for acoustic performances stripped back to what matters most: a voice, an instrument, and the story behind the song.
After each performance, artists walk us through it—from the first lyric and melodic spark to chord progressions, collaboration, and the courage it takes to share something true.
Through exploring the creative process of songwriters and storytellers, our goal is to inspire more people to create and express their emotions and life experiences through music.
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Featured from
the harbor
Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket steps aboard for an intimate performance and conversation about the craft behind the music.
Stories worth hearing
More from
the series
Creativity belongs to everyone
Self-expression
as medicine.
We care less about technique than about what music does for the person making it. Putting a feeling into a form—a lyric, a melody, a voice—is something all of us can do, and all of us need.
Feeling
Noticing what you’re carrying.
Voice
Trusting it’s worth saying out loud.
Courage
Sharing it before it feels ready.
Relief
What gets lighter once it’s out.
Life between episodes
Follow along
from the deck.
Rehearsal moments, harbor light, new guests, and the small details that happen before the cameras roll.
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There’s always room
for one more song.
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Come aboard, or
just say hello.
Collaborations, guest suggestions, private harbor sessions, or a song you think belongs on the water—send a note and we'll be in touch.