Singer-songwriter Justin Osborne, from Susto and Susto Stringband, talks about the greatest source of joy in him musical journey and what happened at his first gig.
Langhorne Slim on Big Macs, Playing Hard Softly, and His Touring Dream
Nashville singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim talks about touring in a musical clown car and why there is no mountain top in music.
Trever M. Keith on Rehearsing in His Buddy’s Garage and Playing 1980’s Covers
Singer-songwriter Trever M. Keith admits to leaving the trailer door open (more than) once and talks about why there’s no such thing as “making it”.
Andy Thomas on Working Construction and His Approach to Tour Meals
Honky Tonk & Roller Andy Thomas shares memories of working at a coffee shop and a near tour van catastrophe.
Tim Nielsen of Drivin N Cryin on Pop-up Gigs and Merch Sales
Tim Nielsen of southern rock stalwarts Drivin N Cryin talks about how he keeps busy, what sustains the band financially, and what the band’s drummer eats most nights while on tour.
Jennie Arnau on Sentimental Things and Touring in Hazel the Honda
Singer-songwriter Jennie Arnau talks about her favorite day job, the best payment found in playing music, and the lie that fear can be debilitating.
Kalyn Fay on Alliteration and Working as a Museum Curator
Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Kalyn Fay talks about being gentle in spirit and song and offers some tax season advice.
Jonny Fritz on Music Business Economics and Living By the Rider
Country singer Jonny Fritz talks about how Mercedes Sprinters have evolved over the years, shares the advice he got early in his career, and how he learned that confusing an audience was almost better than pleasing them.
The Montvales on Rehearsal Space Interlopers and How They Financed Their 2nd Album
Cincinnati-based duo the Montvales talk about touring survival mechanisms, investing in one’s relationship with creativity, and the time that they were billed as a French-Appalachian folk group.
John Hollier on Band Dinners and Sorrow, The Band’s Spiritual Guide
Nashville’s John Hollier explains why he changes guitar strings after every show and why he disgrees with a mentor’s advice.