Singer-songwriter Todd Snider talks about the lower middle of the folk circuit, a tour bus fire, and Hayes Carll.
Son of the Velvet Rat on Vinyl Sales and the Privilege of Being a Musician
Georg Altziebler of Son of the Velvet Rat talks about an Autobahn breakdown and converting the garage into a rehearsal space.
Justin Currie of Del Amitri on the Difference Between the Possible and the Probable
Justin Currie of Del Amitri talks about train ticket vouchers, working as a poisoner, and buffing guitar strings.
Desert Hollow on Milkshakes, Farmers Markets, and Being Tiny Space Dwellers
Acoustic duo Desert Hollow talk about touring in a Toyota Dolphin named “Dolly” and the balance of chemistry in a music group.
Paula Cole on Rock ‘n’ Roll Minivans and Seeking Truth in Song
Singer-songwriter Paula Cole talks about local health food stores, making music with an experimental, fluid mindset, and the most important life decision.
Don Dixon on Allen Toussaint, Michael Jordan, and his Least Favorite Part of Life as a Musician
Don Dixon talks about his four different income streams and why it’s better to not have known the pitfalls of a musician’s life when he started his career.
Jamie Barrier of The Pine Hill Haints on Tour Cook Outs and What a Haint Is
Singer Jamie Barrier of The Pine Hill Haints talks about playing “off of the books” and for the love of music.
Selwyn Birchwood on a High Stress Sales Job and Evolving From Poetry to Music
Blues artist Selwyn Birchwood talks about why blues music is about heart and the blessing of performing for a crowd.
Cole Quest on Tetris, NFTs, and Learning How to Learn
Cole Quest talks about bar buy backs at the Quays Pub in Queens, NY, racing to catch a flight home, and splitting his focus between the arts and science.
Amy Ray on Life as a Solo Artist and an Indigo Girl
Amy Ray talks about her exercise regime while on tour, time spent working in a record pressing plant, and being disciplined about songwriting. Ray also shares some advice about mixing a record.