Patton Magee of The Nude Party talks about the benefit of staying busy and recalls what happened when the police showed up at the band’s first gig.
Paul Givant of Rose’s Pawn Shop on 3 Legged Vans and Random Guitar Repairs
Paul Givant of Rose’s Pawn Shop reveals how the band got its name and why diving in the deep end of the music business is better than just dipping a toe.
Jeffrey Martin on His Custom Tour Van and The Joy of Letting Go On Stage
Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Martin talks about the sign that he slaps on the side of his tour van to keep the riffraff from being curious, enjoying a good meal while on tour, and his awkward and fantastic first gig.
Courtney Marie Andrews on Her Tour Van “Jambulance” and Time Spent Bartending
Singer-songwriter and poet Courtney Marie Andrews talks about why she only changes her guitar strings every year or two and recalls being driven to her first gig by her mom.
Sammy Brue on Woody Guthrie, Pizza Boxes, and Time Spent in Telluride
Singer-songwriter Sammy Brue recalls busking in Utah when he was eleven and talks about the difference between character and volume.
Joelton Mayfield on Movies, Truck Repairs, and Being a Music Lifer
Nashville by way of Texas musician Joelton Mayfield talks about his sacred and haunted basement rehearsal space and the benefits of working at a not-for-profit movie theater when he’s not on the road.
Dave Landreth of The Bros. Landreth On Tour Priorities and Funky Bass Strings
Dave Landreth of Canadian roots-rock duo The Bros. Landreth talks about crossing the 500k miles threshold in their tour van “Chevy Chase” and the value of having a friend who helps musician buddies when they’re “between gigs”.
Laney Jones on Touring Perks and The Cost of Doing Business
Nashville-based Laney Jones talks about why she smiles every time it rains, hitting the road with “Old Shelley”, and not taking shortcuts when it comes to recording.
Avery Ballotta of Damn Tall Buildings on Outdoor Rehearsals and Why Time Is Your Friend
Avery Ballotta, violinist and vocalist in trio Damn Tall Buildings, talks about working as a Cultural Ambassador with the U.S. State Dept. and the “Create, Craft, Release, Repeat” approach.
Willie Heath Neal of The Waymores on Swinging a Hammer and Focusing on the Mission
Willie Heath Neal of husband and wife duo The Waymores shares the story about the first song that he wrote with wife and bandmate Kira Annalise and talks about keeping faith in the journey.