Nashville singer-songwriter shares her tips for eating healthy (and why it is important), recalls a different type of tour breakdown and reveals the cold, hard truth of the music business.
Nathan Bell on Recording in a Walk-In Closet and Building an Audience 1 Listener at a Time
Singer-songwriter Nathan Bell reflects on the day-job that he wishes that he still had and playing his first gig, a performance that scarred him for nearly 20 years.
Ken Stringfellow Compares the Budgets for the Posies First and Second Albums and Reveals Why He Changes His Guitar Strings Monthly
Ken Stringfellow of the Posies explains why he’s cool with the band’s current touring paradigm, reflects on the first song that he wrote (a rock opera about humans developing psychic abilities) and time spent working in a futon warehouse during his younger years.
Sammy Walker on the Career Question That He’s Pondered for Years and Why He Feels Lucky as Heck Today
Folk singer Sammy Walker reflects on his career, from making $18 at his first gig to what the internet has meant to his career.
Austin Lucas on Rehearsing in a Nuclear Bomb Shelter and “Rockin’ with the Dinosaurs”
Austin Lucas talks about a dream that he recently fulfilled, the joys of eating local and riding in a beast.
Tommy Womack on Playing a Go-Go’s Cover at a Frat House and How to Create an Orgy of Noise
Nashville singer-songwriter Tommy Womack explains why tractor trailer trucks beat Nissan Sentras and describes a day job that was “couldn’t have been more boring if it were a Prince’s Trust Concert.”
Nick Loss-Eaton of Leland Sundries On Borrowing His Grandma’s Sedan and the Secret to Ordering at Taco Bell
Leland Sundrie’ Nick Loss-Eaton compares NYC rehearsal spaces and offers a tip for more easily memorizing song lyrics.
Charlie Faye on Necessary Journeys and Touring with “Ol’ Reliable”
Charlie Faye talks about why she calls ahead to arrange for a mini-fridge in the hotel room while touring and recalls the lyrics from her first song (and the memories that came with it).
Janiva Magness on Touring with a NutriBullet and a Memorable First Gig Singing with an Elvis Impersonator
Janiva Magness talks about hitting the road in a van with more than 237,000 miles (and counting), a rehearsal space that is funnier now then when she was using it and the changes that she has seen in the music business.
Lloyd Cole On Why Deadlines are Helpful and How To Survive a Tour Van Breakdown (Hint: Really Good Tequila)
Lloyd Cole talks about splurging on a Michelin 3 star restaurant while touring in France and celebrating his 50th birthday by playing heavy rock songs with his kids (songs like “Back in Black” and “Ace of Spaces”).