In Scott Nolan’s former life he was a mercenary rocker but with time he realized his natural talent was songwriting. Now he tours with musical partner, drummer Joanna Miller, the two-piece has established a unique sound of their own that plays especially well in places like the southwest USA. His solo career has allowed him to strive for more depth and breadth in his songwriting, more in the tradition of singer songwriters he admires.

The film observes his chosen path as a songwriter, his conversations with fellow songwriters in search of insights interwoven with various performances and a memorable trip to Folsom Prison to deal with some family business.