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.
The Weeping Willows on Voltaire, Tropical Cyclones, and “Coolio Iglesius”
Australian duo The Weeping Willows talk about their DIY rehearsal space and the day jobs that they envy.
The Cactus Blossoms on Working Carpentry and Rehearsing By a Fireplace
Jack Torrey of The Cactus Blossoms talk about being underage and having to be snuck into an early gig and dealing with the ups and downs of being a musician.
Suz Slezak on Family Tours, Sardines, and Building a Barn
Suz Slezak of David Wax Museum celebrates her debut solo album by talking with us about about family campout in the band’s tour van, road salads (and a memorable incident at a Kentucky rest stop when they were making one), and why her life is unbelievably rich.