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.
Lindsay Lou on Beige Colored Food and Learning About Bees
Nashville by way of Michigan artist Lindsay Lou talks about the mash-up that launched her songwriting career and reflects on life touring in a veggie bus.
Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth on Broken Violin Strings and Not Taking Anything for Granted
Railroad Earth violin/vocalist Tim Carbone talks about rehearsing in an old bank and what happened he got too psychedelic at his first gig.
Marc Broussard Talks Tractors, Authenticity, and Going Independent
Soulful Louisiana musician Marc Broussard reflects on a favorite pre-music job and the year that he made no money.
Andrew Combs on Eating Pho and Dealing with Taxes
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Andrew Combs talks about touring in a van called Shamu and the experience of playing his first show.
Terri Hendrix on Lessons Learned Waiting Tables and Being a Protein Junkie
Texas singer-songwriter Terri Hendrix talks about the downside of having a hit record and the song that she wrote for her brother when she was in the 4th grade.
Steve Forbert on Spicy Catfish Fillets and Keeping His Carbon Footprint Small
Steve Forbert reflects on an early day job working as a messenger and the number of strings that he’s broken over his 50 year career (hint: not many)
Kellen Asebroek of Fruition Talks About Keeping Hydrated and the Fluidity of the Show
Fruition’s Kellen Asebroek talks about his ode to Britney Spears, working as a life guard, and the importance of real connections.
Josh Rouse Talks About His Honda Odyssey and Coffee Shop Breakfasts
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse chats about skipping lunch and dismissing himself from his first solo gig.
Anthony D’Amato on Old Guitar Strings, Old Songs, and Finding Songwriting Inspiration
Singer-songwriter Anthony D’Amato talks about supporting local and independent businesses while on tour and the day job that came full circle.