Singer-songwriter, poet, actor and multi-instrumentalist Willie Watson talks about 2 days spent at West Virginia’s Hillybilly Truck Repair and recalls his first gig, playing Bianca’s Daughters, an Italian restaurant in Watkin’s Glen, NY.
Wilson Moyer of Happy Landing on Fast Food Restaurants and Persevering Through Disaster
Bassist Wilson Moyer of folk rock band Happy Landing talks about making ends meet when the band isn’t on the road, the day job that helped him build patience and willpower, and the importance of being a good hang.
Brady Stablein of Brother Elsey On the “2 Salads” Rule and Staying the Course
Brother Elsey vocalist and guitar player Brady Stablein talks about rehearsing in a half abandoned industrial warehouse, why their current day jobs are their favorite day jobs, and the group’s first live performance – when they were in middle school.
Bette Smith on a Faulty Tour Van Battery and Volunteering with Her Church Choir
New York City R&B singer and songwriter Bette Smith talks about live streaming from her band’s rehearsal space and the importance of self-care and balance.
South For Winter on Campground Rehearsals and Why You Should Close Your Laptop at Night
Nashville folk-blues band South for Winter talk about their transition from part-time to full-time musicians and their solar-powered tour van fridge.
Blake Christiana of Yarn on Soundcheck Rehearsals and the “Drinkin’ Blues”
Singer-songwriter Blake Christiana of rock band Yarn talks about the demise of several band tour vans and the band’s “all you can drink” first gigs in New York City.
Exene Cervenka of X on Quiet(ish) Rehearsals and the First Song That She Wrote
Exene Cervenka of legendary punk band X talks about the many day jobs that she’s had and what motivated her and her bandmates over the years.
Brian Mackey on WD-40, Pho, and Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar
Singer-songwriter Brian Mackey talks about his first gig – a Holiday Inn in New Jersey – and the plethora of day jobs that he’s done over the years.
Cody Dickinson on Stealing His Brother’s Guitar Strings and Avoiding Tour Buses
Cody Dickinson talks about his home studio in Mississippi, winning his kindergarten talent show, and why he memorizes music rather than using charts.
James Felice of The Felice Brothers on Touring in a Winnebago and Circumnavigating the Pit of Poverty
James Felice of The Felice Brothers on his special recipe “The Feasting Bowl”, rehearsing in a chicken coop, and his first gig in NYC.