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.
Frank Turner Talks About His First Gig, His Last Day Job and Trusting Your Own Judgement
Frank Turner reveals something of which he is proud and something that he has never owned.
Danny Vines of Banditos Shares Tour Stories and Why He Wishes He Had Apprenticed as a Mechanic
The Banditos bassist talks about why he doesn’t write lyrics and the challenge in trying to find time to practice while spending 200 days a year on the road.
Paul Lacques of Double Naught Spy Car & I See Hawks In LA On Rehearsal Studios and Never Turning Down a Gig
Paul Lacques of Double Naught Spy Car and I See Hawks in LA shares the first song he wrote and talks about why he doesn’t miss industrial rehearsal spaces.
Archie Powell Introduces “Rick Morvanis” and Reveals the One Constant in his Songwriting Over the Years
Archie Powell of the Exports talks about what makes for a “good day” of tour meals and the simple rule that he wished that he knew at the start of his career.
Lyal Strickland on Eating Healthy on the Road and Why You Can’t Ride on Talent Alone
Lyal Strickland talks about life as a single dude driving a minivan, what happens when friends drive by his farm while he is rehearsing and why he changes his guitar strings before every show.
BP Fallon Talks Breaking Hearts and the Qualities of a Good Manager
BP Fallon talks about making his performing debut at SXSW a few years ago, rehearsing amidst the armadillos and a long string of incredible day jobs working with folks like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Thunders and Mark Bolan.
Ray Wylie Hubbard On Finding Success Beyond “Hobby Status” After a Series of Unique Day Jobs
Ray Wylie Hubbard talks about a memorable (but profitable) first gig, a unique job as a bank robbing gun fighter and what he wishes he knew when he started a career in music.
Adam Turla of Murder By Death On Logging More Than 1 Million Miles on the Road to Success
Murder By Death’s Adam Turla talks about diner breakfasts with the crew and what it means to hit stride after 8-10 years in the music business.
Sarah Borges Talks Work-Life Balance and Touring By Train, Plane and Automobile
Sarah Borges talks about a favorite day job taking personal ads for an indie newspaper, the indie rock mentality and why she wishes she could knit guitar strings.