Singer and guitarist Rob Waller of I See Hawks in LA talks recalls a memorable day job and having to climb out a window to escape from his first gig.
Afton Wolfe on The Hustle Economy and Embracing Inconveniences
Nashville musician Afton Wolfe talks about his perfect first gig, an after-hours party at Baskin Robbins, and what music does best.
Matthew Stubbs of GA-20 on the “Road Condo” and How the Band Has Evolved
Guitarist Matt Stubbs of blues band GA-20 talks about bringing t-shirts to the people, selling cell phones, and rehearsing in a renovated hair salon. And he has a request of you, dear reader.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on embracing the Blues
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram plays a mean guitar for a guy barely old enough to drink in most states. And he has a reverence for the Blues that is uncommon in an artist so young. I reached out to Ingram recently as he was preparing to go out on tour, finally, in support of his new […]
Divine Horsemen on Tour Vans, Record Labels and Self-Promotion
Chris Desjardins (a.k.a. Chris D.) and Julie Christensen of Divine Horsemen recall the time their tour van got stolen and share some of their early day jobs and gigs.
Darrin Bradbury on “Chevy Van Halen” and Why He Doesn’t Look Back
Singer-songwriter Darrin Bradbury talks about the NJ open mic scene, delivering antique furniture, and why expectations are like assumptions.
Rodney Crowell Talks About Pawn Shop Drums and a Tour Bus Fire
Legendary singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell shares a few favorite Texas restaurants, talks about legislating music in the internet age, and declines to reveal a state secret.
Andy Velo on Building a Brand and Using Molly Hatchet’s Old Tour Bus
Country singer Andy Velo talks about roadside repairs, coaching high school football, and recalls his first song, which he describes as a “typical ‘my girl broke up with me and I’m currently emo’ type of song”.
Grayson Jenkins on Side Hustles, Handling Rejection, and “Vincent Van Goat”
Kentucky singer-songwriter Grayson Jenkins talks about the best investment that he’s ever made, working as a carpenter, and Krispy Krunchy chicken tenders.
Ray Benson on Tour Buses, Skipping Lunch, and “The Rodeo Song”
Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel talks about the only day job that he’s ever had and opening for Hot Tuna, Alice Cooper, and Stoneground in Washington D.C.