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.
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.