Singer-songwriter Ben de la Cour talks about early days touring in his sweet 2003 Dodge Neon and his trick for eating cheaply, if not healthy, while on tour.
Andy Frasco on Gas Station Fruit, Destroying Pianos, and Touring Relentlessly
Andy Frasco reveals how many pianos he destroys a year and how many miles he drives each year while touring.
Jesse Daniel on His Litany of Day Jobs and Why Cool Points Don’t Matter
Jesse Daniel talks about his steady upward climb in both life and tour vehicles.
Webb Wilder on Getting Paid in Vinyl and Keeping It Between the Ditches
Webb Wilder talks about his side gig in music and why hotel breakfasts aren’t well timed.
Mick Flannery on Burgers and Playing Nirvana Covers
Irish singer-songwriter Mick Flannery talks about working as a stonemason and shares some sage life advice.
The White Buffalo on Keg Stands, Beer Bongs, and Testing New Songs
The White Buffalo talks about testing out new songs and his method for selecting restaurants and bars on tour.
Dave Wilson of Chatham County Line on Youthful Exuberance and Profitable Band Rehearsals
Dave Wilson of bluegrass band Chatham County Line talks about how the band won the 2004 Rocky Grass Band Competition, rehearsing in an abandoned tire factory, and the tax benefits of buying guitars.
Laurie Lewis on Spatial Relationships and Finding Banjo Strings in Hawaii
Bluegrass artist Laurie Lewis talks about playing a biker bar and the environmental impact of touring.
Pam Tillis on a Notable Wedding Present and Keeping a Travelogue
Country singer Pam Tillis talks about the first management contract that she was offered and why she researches the towns that she visits while on tour.
Anthony da Costa on Tour Per Diems and the Difference Between Hope and Expectation
Singer-songwriter Anthony da Costa on balancing a solo career with life as a side person and why he should never work in a guitar store again.