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.
Sophie Gault on Drinking Premium Water and Working to Tour
Nashville singer-songwriter Sophie Gault talks about using a guitar string to tie the bumper back on her car, time spent working at an animal hospital, and being raised by a pack of dingoes in Australia.
Courtney Hartman on Traveling Deliberately and Not Taking Her Audience for Granted
Singer-songwriter Courtney Hartman shares a touring revelation and recalls playing her first gig at a farmers market (and getting paid in vegetables).
Rosy Nolan Recalls Her First Band and Explains What a Road Pickle Is
Country singer-songwriter Rosy Nolan talks about working as a theater projectionist and the difference between band leaders and side players.
Andrew Leahey on “Van Haulin’” and Learning to Embrace Chaos
Nashville-based Andrew Leahey reveals which artists he’s toured with have the best catering, recalls borrowing a melody from the TV show “My So-Called Life” when he wrote his first song, and talks about finding friends in the music industry.
Alex Wong on Mixing Records and Teaching Martial Arts
Singer-songwriter Alex Wong talks about rehearsing above a tallow factory (and the odors that permeated the space) and the time that he played fake guitar in a TV commercial.
Jack Schneider on The Pursuit of Stillness and A Happy Childhood Moment
Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jack Schneider talks about why he rehearses out in nature, shares lessons that he learned while working at a guitar store, and why it’s important to stay true to yourself and not feel pressured to chase opportunities.
Daniel Donato Talks About the Difference Between “Playing” and “Thinking”
Daniel Donato reveals a key source of songwriting ideas and talks about holding band meetings in the Blue Flame Lounge, located in the back of his tour bus “The Snowman”.