Nashville by way of Adelaide, Australia singer-songwriter Wesley Dean talks about taking a break from music, being patient, and carving his own way.
John Doe on Guitar Strings, Ballpoint Pens, and Intuition
Musician, songwriter, and actor John Doe talks about giving away his tour van and finding coffee, cigarettes, and beer on the road.
Abbie Gardner on The Blues Brothers and Athletic Training
Singer-songwriter Abbie Gardner talks about touring with bamboo utensils, working as an occupational therapist, and an early song about commuting in Boston.
The Americans on Venice Beach Rehearsals and Day Jobs Old and New
Rock band The Americans share photos from the road and reflect on what they’ve learned so far in their musical career.
My Darling Clementine on Broken Heart Strings and Advice from Townes Van Zandt
Lou Dalgleish & Michael Weston King of My Darling Clementine reflect on some tour adventures and learning to navigate the music business.
The Kentucky Gentlemen on Showing Up and Working Hard
Brandon and Derek Campbell – the Kentucky Gentlemen – talk about the surprise guest at their first gig, the early song that they wrote for their godmother, and the value of good friends.
Amy Correia on Famed NYC Club Sin-é and Not Changing Her Guitar Strings
Singer-songwriter Amy Correia talks about her car dubbed “Footloose” and the stabilizing effect of a steady paycheck.
Joshua Rilko on His Collapsible Kettle and the Inspiration for an Early Song He Wrote
Nashville-based Joshua Rilko talks about touring in a shuttle bus that ran on straight veggie oil and winning his high school talent show.
Terry Klein on Touring, Working as a Lawyer, and Being Jinxed by Twangville
Austin singer-songwriter Terry Klein talks about finding produce while touring, his heavy metal past, and playing instrumentals at his first gig.
Paul Hunton of Dust City Opera On The Group’s “Band Mom” and Taking Online Courses
Paul Hunton from Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Dust City Opera talks about rehearsing in an old dance hall, Halloween cover band gigs, and a very memorable day job.