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Israel Nash Talks About Plato’s Form for Burgers and Building a Body of Work

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Israel Nash

Singer-songwriter Israel Nash discusses Ray Wylie Hubbard, turning down a lifetime laser tag membership, running a NYC children’s after-school program, and being dedicated to craft.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Israel Nash

Gerry Beckley on Italian Truck Stops and His 50 Year Musical Journey

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Gerry Beckley (Photo - Joe Beckley)

America co-founder Gerry Beckley on nightly “rehearsals”, covering the Ventures, and his first (and last) day job.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Interviews, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: America, Gerry Beckley

Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel on Tour Sandwiches and Ignoring Music Business Advice

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel

Nashville-based duo Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel talk about the kind people of Virginia, the cat and dog in their rehearsal space, and going from zero to not being broke.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Anana Kaye, Irakli Gabriel

Jorma Kaukonen on Managing a Gas Station and Waiting for the Next Big Thing

Tuesday, March 09, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Jorma Kaukonen

Jorma Kaukonen from Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna talks about why bus drivers have to be magicians, his rehearsal space, and modern roadside America.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Blues, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen

Jay Gonzalez on Delivering Flowers and Staying True to His Own Vision

Tuesday, March 09, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Jay Gonzalez (credit - Greg Chow)

Solo performer and Drive-By Truckers multi-instrumentalist Jay Gonzalez talks about breaking a guitar neck, the Jimmy Page “overbending up a third” thing, and a song for Elizabeth.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Drive-By-Truckers, Jay Gonzalez

Beth Lee on Cynical Songs and Finding Inspiration When It Doesn’t Want To Be Found

Tuesday, March 02, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Austin-based singer-songwriter Beth Lee talks about touring with a broken gear shift cable, touring solo to fund the band tours, and working on a food truck.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Beth Lee

Zack Kibodeaux (Blue Water Highway) on a Montana Blowout and the Quality of Music

Tuesday, March 02, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Blue Water Highway

Blue Water Highway’s Zack Kibodeaux talks about home-cooked tour meals and getting the band started with a bang.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Blue Water Highway

The Brother Brothers on Early Day Jobs and Making Things Happen

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

The Brother Brothers

Adam and David Moss – The Brother Brothers – talk about tending bars and pedi-cabs, keeping their instruments working right, and touring with a box of Triscuits.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Brother Brothers

Jason Ringenberg on Computers, Tattoos, and Working on the Railroad

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Jason Ringenberg

Jason Ringenberg talks about beating back the encroachment of touring fog, letting Avis and Enterprise support the arts, and how his chickens helping out with album pre-production.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Jason and the Scorchers, Jason Ringenberg

Trevor Terndrup of Moon Taxi on Working as a Cheese Monger and Not Giving Up

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Moon Taxi

Moon Taxi’s Trevor Terndrup talks about playing high school talent shows and a desire to repurpose old guitar strings.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Moon Taxi

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