Mike Farris reflects back on his first gig at a drug dealer’s “club” and offers his view on where the value of music, both live and recorded, is headed.
Joe Pug On Touring In a Hand-Me-Down Van and an Expensive Line-Item From His Music Budget
Joe Pug talks about the upcoming retirement of his tour van, earning his first $100 in music by playing Foo Fighters covers and the most satisfying day job he has ever had.
Matthew Ryan Talks the Economics of Touring, His First Gig and the Value of Having a Gang
Matthew Ryan talks about life on the road and why healthy eating is a priority, when and why he purchases new instruments and gear (and what it costs), plus the friction between being wildly self-conscious and not giving a shit.
Ryan Culwell On a Memorable First Gig and the Song That Made Him Famous In His Family
Culwell talks about why he prefers a good meal over a plush hotel room, a memorable day job cooking cow bile and the advice that his friend gave him (read more Seth Godin).
Reed Foehl On Digging in the Dirt and Enjoying the Ride
Reed Foehl reflects on his path from a child street performer in Boston to a professional touring musician, why he doesn’t like to change the strings on his guitar and the value of placing his songs on tv and in films.
Anne McCue Offers Tips for Eating Healthy on the Road and How to Deal With Mean People
Anne McCue shares the story behind the first song she wrote, surviving her first gig and hopes for the future.
Danny Benair of the Three O’Clock On Lessons Learned About Picture Sleeves and Non LP B-sides
Danny Benair, drummer for legendary LA band The Three O’Clock, reflects on the drum sticks broken per rehearsal ratio and the evolution of his view on the relative importance of money and non-album b-sides.
Reckless Serenade Talk Their Rehearsal Space and Driving to New Hampshire
Reckless Serenade talk the keys to a great rehearsal space and paying the bills.
Jim White On Never Working a Day Job and a Musician’s Eternal Struggle
Musician, producer and writer White shares tour stories, talks super glue and reflects on why he can’t write a pop song.
Julian Abrahams of Mustered Courage Discusses the “Mustered Carriage,” Truck Stop Food and his Favorite Day Job.
Julian Abrahams of Mustered Courage talks about what he wished he knew at the start of his career, truck stop food selections and the first song that he wrote.