Matthew Milia of indie folk band Frontier Ruckus talks about working in advertising, winning a battle of the bands, and making salsa in a hotel sink.
Ruth Moody on Her Band Scrüj MacDuhk and an Epic Trip to Louisiana
Ruth Moody, solo artist and a founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys talks about touring with a portable kettle (oatmeal in the mornings, tea for the day) and shares a tip on how to revive droopy vegetables.
Tim Easton on Thai Food and the Importance of Songs
Nashville singer-songwriter Tim Easton shares tales of his tour van, recalls the first song that he wrote, and the food on which he spares no expense while touring.
Jared Deck on Road Sandwiches and Working Two Jobs
Oklahoma singer-songwriter Jared Deck talks about road sandwiches, developing a business model, and the inspiration for his first band.
Kyshona on touring in Vivian Van-Ross and Hosting the “Garageband Grammys”
Nashville singer-songwriter Kyshona talks about backpacking tour snacks and stretching – physically, mentally and emotionally.
Liz Brasher on “Big Sandy” and Learning the Business Side of Music
LA by way of Memphis artist Liz Brasher talks about naming her van after Big Sandy (and reveals his alternate suggestion), using her apartment as a rehearsal space, and her favorite day job.
Anders Osborne on Early Song Titles and Setting Career Intentions
New Orleans songwriter and guitarist Anders Osborne recalls his first gig – at age 9 – and the tour vans he has owned over the course of his career.
Travis Book on “Money-Vans”, Oysters, and Keeping Overhead Low
Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters talks about why the Chrysler Town & Country is the mullet of vans, the importance of picking a band name carefully, and working on a golf course.
Alastair Caplin of The Langan Band on Rehearsals in the Scottish Highlands and Keeping a Journal
Fiddler Alastair Caplin of Scotland’s The Langan Band shares a tour lesson learned and talks about eating healthy while on tour and time spent teaching horse-back riding.
Bridget Kearney on Macrobars, Paul McCartney, and Working at Fenway Park
Bridget Kearney, solo artist and founding member of Lake Street Dive, talks about a good omen ahead of her band’s first show at Madison Square Garden, her evolving view on making music videos, and the time she broke the windshield of a taxi in Shanghai, China.