Canadian songstress Whitney Rose reveals who in her band gets up early enough to enjoy complimentary hotel continental breakfasts and talks about singing an a cappella rendition of the Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace” when she was in kindergarten.
Kevin Sekhani Talks About a First Gig Filled with Hard Rock Covers and Bad Clothes
Louisiana native Kevin Sekhani reflects on a career that has spanned more than 20 years, surprisingly recalling the lyrics of the first song that he wrote, the time he lost both a band and a van simultaneously and the varied rehearsal spaces that he has occupied.
Kent Lambert of Roommate Explains Why He’d Rather Look Forward Than Look Back
Kent Lambert of Roommate talks about the cost of replacing cables (and why he’s trying to make his own), a couple of his favorite grocery stores across the US and a day job that he loves (and which explains why the band produces great videos).
Miss Tess on the Virtues of Pho and the Realities of a Life in the Music Business
Miss Tess talks about the virtues of pho and the hazards of humidity, dealing with a broken down van while listening to Bill Frisell and the benefit of blindly throwing herself into the music business.
Steve Barton Reflects on a Few Firsts (Song and Gig) Plus Some Memorable Day Jobs
Steve Barton recalls a memorable first gig playing to people with names like “Hippie John” and “Flower Child Doris” and describes how the first song that he ever wrote finally saw the light of day thirteen years after it was written.
Ted Drozdowski of the Scissormen on His “No Burgers, No Fries” Rule and Learning to Treat Music as a Business
The ringleader of Nashville’s Scissormen talks the benefits of driving a “soccer mom” van, writing a jingle for a fictional funeral parlor and why he’s like Donald Trump.
Eilen Jewell Talks Diapers, Burritos and a Van Called White Lightnin’
Eilen Jewell reflects on mixing motherhood and rock-and-roll, a holiday-inspired first song and the less glamorous side of touring.
Uncle Lucius Share a Few Scary Tour Van Moments and How They Are Embracing the Evolution of the Music Industry
Josh Greco of Uncle Lucius reflects on his path from high school jazz band to life as a full-time musician “spreading good vibes.” He also adds another gem to our list of great tour van names.
Jamie Lin Wilson on Keeping a Journal and Avoiding the”Bright Lights of Fast Food Joints”
The Texas singer-songwriter talks about traveling with children (not her band), playing to a packed room for her first gig and working in the family business while pursuing her musical career.
Ryan Montbleau Talks About Sharing a House With Bandmates and Not Taking Yourself So Seriously
Ryan Montbleau reflects on the economics of the music business (with a contrarian view on streaming), crawling out from a ton of debt, and breaking fewer guitar strings as he gets older.