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E.W. Harris on Being an Opportunivore and His Advice For Young Musicians

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

EW Harris (credit J Elle)

Brooklyn-based E.W. Harris talks about a memorable two months working at World of Science in Athens, GA, recalls his mother’s review of his first band., and explains what it means to see his occupation in its “most ancient sense”.

Filed Under: Folk, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: E.W. Harris

Caitlin Cannon on Her Dolly Parton License Plate and Transcendental Rehearsal Space Moments

Tuesday, May 06, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Caitlin Cannon (credit Stacie Huckeba)

Nashville’s Caitlin Cannon talks about breaking more fingernails than guitar strings and writing a very angry first song (even though she doesn’t remember what she was so angry about).

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Caitlin Cannon

Eef Barzelay on Hard Boiled Eggs and His Approach to Rehearsals

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Clem Snide (credit John Burkett)

Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide talks about what happens when he breaks a guitar string and memories of working as a NYC tour bus guide.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Clem Snide, eef barzelay

Jon Cleary on Fixing a Broken Tine and Keeping A Diary

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Jon Cleary (credit Steve Rapport)

New Orleans singer-pianist Jon Cleary talks about his favorite employment agreement, playing freeform jazz at his first gig, and the inspiration for his first song (just don’t ask him what the song means).

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Jon Cleary

Sierra Hull on Tour Bus Breakdowns and Always Finding New Hills to Climb

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Sierra Hull (credit Bethany Brook Showalter and Spencer Showalter)

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull recalls the bribe that got her to take the stage for the first time and talks about taking time to stop and smell the roses.

Filed Under: Bluegrass, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Sierra Hull

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill on Front Porch Rehearsals, First Gigs, and 3am Lobby Calls

Tuesday, April 08, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill (credit Henry Diltz)

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill celebrate the release of their debut collaborative album by talking with us about, among other things, their favorite non-music gigs and a staple tour food

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: John Cowsill, Vicki Peterson

Ashleigh Flynn on Her Start in Songwriting and Savoring the Golden Moments

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Ashleigh Flynn

Portland-based Americana artist Ashlynn Leigh talks about avoiding corporate food chains, working for a health and housing non-profit, and “The Willie Way”.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters

Adam Reed of Michigan Rattlers on Oil Painting and Hometown Gigs

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Bassist Adam Reed of Michigan Rattlers talks about the time the band’s van got robbed and the importance of likes and follows.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Michigan Rattlers

Shane Alexander on European Hotels and Being Entrepreneurial

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Shane Alexander

Los Angeles musician Shane Alexander talks about the song that he wrote for his grandmother, the robbery at his old rehearsal space, and time spent shaping Christmas trees.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Shane Alexander

Olivia Ellen Lloyd on Apples, Joni Mitchell, and Monel Guitar Strings

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Olivia Ellen Lloyd (credit Pang Tubhirin)

County singer Olivia Ellen Lloyd talks about avoiding the toxic feedback loop of the music business, the time she out guitar-guyed a guitar guy, and the story behind the first song that she wrote.

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Olivia Ellen Lloyd

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