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.
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.