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Ryan Culwell On a Memorable First Gig and the Song That Made Him Famous In His Family

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

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).

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Why It Matters Tagged With: Ryan Culwell

Reed Foehl On Digging in the Dirt and Enjoying the Ride

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

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.

Filed Under: Americana, Why It Matters Tagged With: Reed Foehl

Anne McCue Offers Tips for Eating Healthy on the Road and How to Deal With Mean People

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

Anne McCue shares the story behind the first song she wrote, surviving her first gig and hopes for the future.

Filed Under: Americana, Why It Matters Tagged With: Anne McCue

Danny Benair of the Three O’Clock On Lessons Learned About Picture Sleeves and Non LP B-sides

Tuesday, January 06, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

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.

Filed Under: Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: The Three O'Clock

Reckless Serenade Talk Their Rehearsal Space and Driving to New Hampshire

Tuesday, December 30, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Reckless Serenade talk the keys to a great rehearsal space and paying the bills.

Filed Under: Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Reckless Serenade

Jim White On Never Working a Day Job and a Musician’s Eternal Struggle

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Musician, producer and writer White shares tour stories, talks super glue and reflects on why he can’t write a pop song.

Filed Under: Americana, Bluegrass, Genres, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Jim White

Julian Abrahams of Mustered Courage Discusses the “Mustered Carriage,” Truck Stop Food and his Favorite Day Job.

Thursday, December 18, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

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.

Filed Under: Bluegrass, Country, Genres, Why It Matters Tagged With: Mustered Courage

Lydia Loveless on a Memorable Hotel Dinner and a Few Tips for Finding Success as an Artist

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Lydia Loveless talks about the struggle to eat well while touring, day jobs (good and bad) and being patient on the road to success.

Filed Under: Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Lydia Loveless

Curtis McMurtry on Playing At a Bar Mitzvah and One Definition of Music Industry Success

Friday, December 12, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Curtis McMurtry talks tour strategies, his first gig (at a Bar Mitzvah) and band battles in the rehearsal space.

Filed Under: Americana, Why It Matters Tagged With: Curtis McMurtry

Ronnie Fauss Talks Mini-Vans and What It Takes to Find Success

Tuesday, December 09, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Ronnie Fauss shares his touring strategy, rehearsing in his neighbor’s garage and the value of little victories in building a career in music.

Filed Under: Americana, Why It Matters Tagged With: Ronnie Fauss

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