Leslie Craig opens the debut episode of Mosaic of Music by sharing why music has been the thread running through every stage of her life, from childhood sing‑alongs to years spent performing on the small but storied stage that now houses Camel City Playhouse. Having lived in Winston‑Salem longer than anywhere else, she reflects on how the city and its arts community have shaped her sense of home. As she puts it, “most of my memories are tied to music in one way or another,” a sentiment that sets the tone for the conversation.

She is joined by producer and fellow musician Tim Beeman, who adds his own stories of growing up with limited radio access, discovering new genres later than most, and falling hard for the bands that defined him. Their back‑and‑forth moves easily between nostalgia and curiosity, touching on everything from Dave Matthews concerts to the shock of hearing Led Zeppelin for the first time. Tim laughs about recording hours of Night Tracks on VHS and describes his tastes as “selective but vast,” a phrase that becomes a playful theme between them.

Together, Leslie and Tim explore how music becomes a personal map, shaped by family, geography, and the unexpected moments that stay with us. They trade favorites, confess musical blind spots, and hint at future episodes that will dive deeper into albums, artists, and the stories behind the songs. The episode closes with a quick real estate question from a listener, grounding the show in Leslie’s day‑to‑day world while keeping the focus on the joy of discovering and rediscovering music.

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