Blues artist Eden Brent talks about breaking a piano string at the British Embassy in Washington, her apprenticeship with Abie “Boogaloo” Ames, and the joy of performing live.
Alisa Amador on Old Guitar Strings and Saying “No” More Than “Yes”
Singer-songwriter Alisa Amador talks about not owning a tour vehicle, being a master snack packer, and the mystery of the music business.
Big Head Todd on Tour Breakfasts and Being a Light to One’s Self
Todd Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters talks about making mods to the band’s Mercedes Sprinter tour van and working as a bicycle mechanic.
Chris Colbourn of Buffalo Tom on Tour Van History and Reading Marcus Aerelius
Chris Colbourn of Boston rock band Buffalo Tom recalls a teenaged J Mascis, who would produce their first album, showing up at their first gig and talks about the band’s rehearsal space, sandwiched between AC/DC and Billy Joel cover bands.
Matthew Milia of Frontier Ruckus on Tour Van Names and His Dad’s Guitar
Matthew Milia of indie folk band Frontier Ruckus talks about working in advertising, winning a battle of the bands, and making salsa in a hotel sink.
Ruth Moody on Her Band Scrüj MacDuhk and an Epic Trip to Louisiana
Ruth Moody, solo artist and a founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys talks about touring with a portable kettle (oatmeal in the mornings, tea for the day) and shares a tip on how to revive droopy vegetables.
Tim Easton on Thai Food and the Importance of Songs
Nashville singer-songwriter Tim Easton shares tales of his tour van, recalls the first song that he wrote, and the food on which he spares no expense while touring.
Jared Deck on Road Sandwiches and Working Two Jobs
Oklahoma singer-songwriter Jared Deck talks about road sandwiches, developing a business model, and the inspiration for his first band.
Kyshona on touring in Vivian Van-Ross and Hosting the “Garageband Grammys”
Nashville singer-songwriter Kyshona talks about backpacking tour snacks and stretching – physically, mentally and emotionally.
Liz Brasher on “Big Sandy” and Learning the Business Side of Music
LA by way of Memphis artist Liz Brasher talks about naming her van after Big Sandy (and reveals his alternate suggestion), using her apartment as a rehearsal space, and her favorite day job.