Folk singer Vance Gilbert talks about why he buys guitar strings by the pack and why songwriters should pay close attention to the melodies of the greats.
Erinn Peet Lukes of Thunder & Rain on Musician Bio-Pics and a Borrowed Capo
Christopher Paul Stelling on Gas Station Coffee and Things Better Off Forgotten
Singer-songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling talks about going through tour vehicles like Kleenex, reusable water bottles, and the musician’s waiting game.
Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers on His 3rd Grade Band and Working a Musician’s Hours
Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers talks about the song he wrote when he was 4 years old, taking a (few month) break from music, and surrounding himself with the right people.
Darling West Talk About Their Favorite Day Jobs and the Best Way to Support Musicians
Mari Sandvær Kreken and Tor Egil Kreken from Norwegian duo Darling West reflect on the moment that they decided to be a band and why they avoid the bathroom at their rehearsal space.
Greg Klyma on Working at a Candy Store and Touring with Tupperware
Greg Klyma talks about the love/hate relationship that he has with his ride and free range organic cashews.
G. Love on Fresh Guitar Strings and Tending His Garden
G. Love talks about rehearsing in a 200 year old garden shed and finding the balance between business and music.
Signe Marie Rustad on Wet Carpet, Exotic Food, and “Twist and Shout”
Norwegian singer-songwriter Signe Marie Rustad talks about the laughing fit that marred her first gig and life touring in a VP camper.
Lost Bayou Ramblers on a Troublesome Flat Tire and Their Approach to Rehearsals
Andre and Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers share their tip for making tours more tolerable and discuss why a musician’s personality, outlook and musicianship matter.
Handsome Dick Manitoba on Olive Loaf, Broken Microphones, and His Rock and Roll Clubhouse
Punk legend Handsome Dick Manitoba talks about the first song that he sang with the Dictators and shares the sage advice that he heard from the late Lou Whitney.