Kirk Ridge’s music has been featured on NPR’s Car Talk and Belfast’s Celtic Roots Radio. His head-turning lyrics have been published in American Songwriter Magazine; has written music for numerous Cary Playwrights Forum shows; and has led songwriters seminars for many years.  Board member of NC Songwriters Co-op, Durham CenterFest Performance Director, produces stages at many NC events, and hosts the “Pass the Hat” live local music radio show on WHUP every Friday. www.kirkridgemusic.com