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.
Rose Cousins Talks About Club Passim and Eating Well While Touring
Mark Erelli on a Big Annual Expense and Why He Missed His First Gig
Mark Erelli talks about the future of artist incomes and what he most remembers when he gets home from touring.
The Nields on Chocolate, iPhone Reminders, and Making an Impact on Their Community
Nerissa and Katryna Nields share some memorable tour van names (“Moby Juan Van Kanobe”), rehearsing in the car, and how they spent the money that they earned at their first gig.
Lumar Leblanc of The Soul Rebels on Tour Routines and Building Meaningful Relationships
Lumar Leblanc, founder of The Soul Rebels, talks about band rehearsals at New Orlean’s famed Le Bon Ton and how the band got its name.
“Frenchie” Sciou on Billy Gibbon’s Guitar and Becoming a US Citizen
Kevin “Frenchie” Sciou of Frenchie’s Blues Destroyers talks about touring in a Toyota Yaris and shares a favorite Seasick Steve quote.
James Hunter on Rube Goldberg, Tour Haircuts, and Avoiding Second Thoughts
R&B singer-songwriter James Hunter recalls working on the railroad and talks about sweaty guitar strings.
Danny Barnes on Comic Books, Motorcycles, and Kitchen Table Rehearsals
Self-proclaimed “legacy cat” banjoist Danny Barnes talks about the words of “encouragement” that he received from a former day job boss and talks about why he still plays shows.