Singer-songwriter John Paul White talks about why his friends don’t let him borrow their guitars and why there is nothing that he knows now that he wishes he knew at the start of his career.
Ori Naftaly of Southern Avenue on the Importance of Having a Thick Skin and a Big Heart
Southern Avenue guitarist Ori Naftaly talks about the band’s unique zip code, driving a candy truck and the struggle to find good food on the road.
Jared Putnam of The March Divide on Waffle House and Not Sweating the Small Stuff
Singer-songwriter Jared Putnam talks about constructing a loft in the mini-van he uses to tour, the song he wrote in the 5th grade and revisiting the scene of his first gig.
Mitch Woods Shares Stories from More Than 40 years as a Professional Musician
Piano man Mitch Woods recalls hiding from the cops at his first gig, the car that inspired his first song and the time they filmed a movie in the studio where he had just finished a session.
Ted Russell Kamp on the Benefit of Quiet Rehearsals and a Memorable “Breakfast Club” Moment
Songwriter, producer and performer Ted Russell Kamp talks about a band called “Peter, Paul and Satan”, a borrowed pick-up truck and Subway grilled chicken sandwiches.
Will Kimbrough on the Dangers of Acidic Sweat and Building a Music Career Without Expectations
Nashville singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough shares the memorable lyric from his first song and time spent cornering the Mobile AL skating rink concert circuit as a teenager.
David Ball on Playing for the People and Having the Right Team
David Ball on why he prefers salads while touring and the day job that lasted a month when he moved to Nashville.
Matt Andersen on Mid-Rehearsal Naps and the Definition of Done
Canadian soul-bluesman Matt Andersen talks about a day-job working in a factory, his record for the number of strings broken in a night and the uncertain future economic value of music.
Austin Thompson of The Way Down Wanderers on Coffee and Selling Out Their First Show
Austin Thompson of Chicago quintet The Way Down Wanderers talks about brewing coffee while on the road, their movable rehearsal space and where the most important band work happens.
Jimbo Mathus on Rehearsing in an Old Fire Station and Working to Stay Afloat
Jimbo Mathus recalls riding multiple tour vans into the ground, time spent working as a deck hand for the Canal Barge Company in New Orleans and a blessed career without health insurance.