Shane Henry of Oklahoma duo The Imaginaries talks about diversification, including co-founding a guitar pedal company, as well as a tragic first gig and some tour travel mishaps.
Minor Gold on Gym Memberships and Campsite Rehearsals
Folk duo Minor Gold – Tracy McNeil & Dan Parsons – talk about living off greens and protein, playing their debut show at the annual Folk Alliance International conference, and why the best way to learn is simply to do things.
Eli Paperboy Reed on Tour Dynamics and Delivering Flowers
Boston-reared, Brooklyn-based R&B and soul artist Eli Paperboy Reed talks about enjoying local delicacies while on tour, learning how to not break guitar strings, and the first blues song that he wrote.
Nate Currin on Taking a BBQ Tour and Grinding It Out in the Music Business
Singer-songwriter Nate Currin talks about becoming more “domesticated” and the enduring meaning of an early composition.
J. Isaiah Evans on Choosing the Right Team and Keeping the Tour Budget Lean
J. Isaiah Evans of J. Isaiah Evans and the Boss Tweed talks about the pros and cons of being an independent artist and the inspiration for the first song that he wrote.
Will Dailey on Prioritizing Human Connection and Preserving the Value of Art
Singer-songwriter Will Dailey talks about the importance of reading tour van rental agreements and reflects on his musical journey, explaining why it is “enough”.
Joshua Ray Walker on Rehearsing at a Dallas Music School and the Importance of Networking
Joshua Ray Walker talks about how he got his first gig playing his own songs, his favorite non-music day job, and giving himself a raise.
The Gasoline Lollipops on Tour Van Discussion Topics and Post-Pandemic Economics
Clay Rose and Donny Ambory of Colorado’s Gasoline Lollipops talk about a rehearsal space mishap, playing 3D tetris, and Clay’s inspiration for the first song that he wrote.
Eric Schenkman of Spin Doctors on Tour Mac & Cheese, Cigarette Smoking, and Not Over-Rehearsing
Guitarist Eric Schenkman of Spin Doctors talks about learning how not to break guitar strings, how to rehearse effectively at sound checks, and shares his views on the music industry.
Larry McCray on Music Streaming, Ticket Prices, and Burnished Nickel Guitar Strings
Blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray talks about touring in “Nellie Bell”, the time the police drove him to a gig, and the importance of having a trusted legal advisor.