Matt Hillyer of Dallas country outfit Eleven Hundred Springs talks about playing his first gig at age 13 and the importance of being kind to people.
BJ Barham on 99 Cent Menus, Turtleneck Sweaters, and Minor Brushes with Catastrophe
American Aquarium’s BJ Barham shares a touring tip to avoid cops and break-ins, reveals the one thing that he has refused to give up, and talks about why it is important to surround yourself with the right people.
Ben de la Cour on the Beauty of Surprises and Playing CBGBs
Singer-songwriter Ben de la Cour talks about early days touring in his sweet 2003 Dodge Neon and his trick for eating cheaply, if not healthy, while on tour.
Andy Frasco on Gas Station Fruit, Destroying Pianos, and Touring Relentlessly
Andy Frasco reveals how many pianos he destroys a year and how many miles he drives each year while touring.
Jesse Daniel on His Litany of Day Jobs and Why Cool Points Don’t Matter
Jesse Daniel talks about his steady upward climb in both life and tour vehicles.
Webb Wilder on Getting Paid in Vinyl and Keeping It Between the Ditches
Webb Wilder talks about his side gig in music and why hotel breakfasts aren’t well timed.
Mick Flannery on Burgers and Playing Nirvana Covers
Irish singer-songwriter Mick Flannery talks about working as a stonemason and shares some sage life advice.
The White Buffalo on Keg Stands, Beer Bongs, and Testing New Songs
The White Buffalo talks about testing out new songs and his method for selecting restaurants and bars on tour.
Dave Wilson of Chatham County Line on Youthful Exuberance and Profitable Band Rehearsals
Dave Wilson of bluegrass band Chatham County Line talks about how the band won the 2004 Rocky Grass Band Competition, rehearsing in an abandoned tire factory, and the tax benefits of buying guitars.
Laurie Lewis on Spatial Relationships and Finding Banjo Strings in Hawaii
Bluegrass artist Laurie Lewis talks about playing a biker bar and the environmental impact of touring.