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Dale Watson on a Hand-Me-Down Tour Bus and Some Memorable Early Gigs

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Eminent Honky-Tonker Dale Watson talks about rehearsing at shows, working on an assembly line and the best way to learn about music.

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Interviews, Outlaw Country, Rockabilly, Why It Matters Tagged With: Dale Watson

Amelia White Talks Guerrilla Duct Tape and Peanut M&Ms

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Nashville singer-songwriter Amelia White recalls trying on Rod Stewart’s white silk jacket and the paradox of a bad early gig.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Amelia White

Peter Mulvey on His Annual Bicycle Tour and the Beauty of Discovery

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey reflects on a series of glorious fleeting moments and the mullet and twelve-string Gibson that powered his first gig.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Peter Mulvey

Kelcy Mae Talks Touring in Mammaw’s Minivan and the Importance of Emergen-C

Tuesday, February 05, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

New Orleans singer-songwriter Kelcy Mae recalls a first gig that was “bizarre, terrifying and memorable” and describes her highly decorated rehearsal space.

Filed Under: Americana, Why It Matters Tagged With: Kelcy Mae

Gurf Morlix on Avoiding Broken Guitar Strings and His Career Without Deadlines

Tuesday, February 05, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Gurf Morlix shares Butch Hancock’s method for judging songwriters and recalls a band called The Plague and reveals his unique rehearsal space.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Gurf Morlix

Slim Cessna Reveals a Taste For Poutine and Shares His Band’s Rehearsal Strategy

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Slim Cessna of Slim Cessna’s Auto Club and DBUK reflects on an attempt to start a dance craze and why his mom is the best.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: DBUK, Slim Cessna's Auto Club

Corb Lund on Using Baseball Hand Signals at Gigs and Why Age Doesn’t Matter

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Corb Lund on a band rider that’s no fun at all, fights at his first gig and writing songs while working at an early day job.

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Corb Lund

Shawn Mullins on Why He Tours in a Minivan and a Fun First Job

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Shawn Mullins talks about the loneliness of the road and the part of his job that he really enjoys.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Interviews, Pop, Why It Matters Tagged With: Shawn Mullins

Kenny George On His High School Band and Touring in a Converted Box Truck

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

South Carolina guitarist Kenny George talks about rehearsing at a computer repair shop and the importance of networking.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Kenny George Band

Raymond Watts On The Pillow Fight At His First Gig And Why He Prefers Tour Vans Over Buses

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Raymond Watts of reveals his secret for eating healthy on the road, reflects on the Ramones-style cover of a David Bowie song that he played at his very first gig and makes an unavoidable pun.

Filed Under: Alternative, Genres, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Pig, Raymond Watts

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