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.
Pam Tillis on a Notable Wedding Present and Keeping a Travelogue
Country singer Pam Tillis talks about the first management contract that she was offered and why she researches the towns that she visits while on tour.
Anthony da Costa on Tour Per Diems and the Difference Between Hope and Expectation
Singer-songwriter Anthony da Costa on balancing a solo career with life as a side person and why he should never work in a guitar store again.
Andy Dunnigan of The Lil Smokies on an Early Songwriting Lesson and Why He’s Happy Now
Andy Dunnigan, singer and dobro player with The Lil Smokies, recalls working in Glacier National Park, and early gigs playing lounge music, and a 3-day tour breakdown.
The Buckleys Talk About Hillbilly Robbie and the Joy of Broken Strings
Australia’s The Buckleys share a running band joke and talk about why they return to the spot of their first gig every year.
Western Centuries on Picking, Grinning, and Down-Home Cooking
Western Centuries talk about repairing their van with junk yard parts, finding roadies while on tour, and maintaining a balanced diet.
