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.
Jamie McDell on Authenticity and Signing with a Major Label Early In Her Career
New Zealand singer-songwriter Jamie McDell talks about choosing the lesser evil while on tour and playing a stadium at the start of her career.
Sarah Shook on a Tour Game Changer and Staying Hydrated
Sarah Shook talks about avoiding gas station fare, trying not to avoid the neighbors during band practices, and bartending at in Chapel Hill, NC.
Jackie Bristow on Honda Civics and Her SongCatcher Program for Kids
Singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow talks about the price of guitar strings in New Zealand and writing songs as a love-struck teenager.
Tinsley Ellis on Songwriting and His 6th Grade Talent Show
Blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis talks about working in a medical library and why it’s a good time to be a music listener.
Mason Jennings on Ford Econoline Vans, Thai Food, and “Moving Blues”
Mason Jennings talks about not trying to fit in and the wildlife that roams around his rehearsal space.
Jimmer Podrasky of The Rave-Ups on Finding BBQ on the Road and Taking a 24 Year Hiatus From Music
Jimmer Podrasky of The Rave-Ups celebrates the band’s first new album in more than 20 years by reflecting on secret rehearsals in the basement of A&M Records and the band’s early gigs in Pittsburgh.
Tammy Rogers and Thomm Jutz on Good Coffee and Teaching College
Tammy Rogers (of the SteelDrivers) and Thomm Jutz talk about their cars (and how much they love them) and their shared effort to avoid fast food on the road.