Dean Johnson from Seattle, WA.  His new album, I Hope We Can Still Be Friends, is out now. Dean and Dylan discuss launching his solo career breakthrough in middle age, Seattle neighborhood micro-scenes, the New Orleans Americana scene, and tales from the frontlines of Dylanfest.  + Dean gives a letter of recommendation. Artists referenced:  Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, Iron & Wine, the Moondoggies, Sera Cahoone, Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, Chris Aker, Esther Rose, The Deslondes, Steph Green, Duff Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices