Steve Forbert reflects on an early day job working as a messenger and the number of strings that he’s broken over his 50 year career (hint: not many)
Kellen Asebroek of Fruition Talks About Keeping Hydrated and the Fluidity of the Show
Fruition’s Kellen Asebroek talks about his ode to Britney Spears, working as a life guard, and the importance of real connections.
Monday Morning Video – Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street
Happy 50th Anniversary, Sesame Street! The legendary children’s television show has become an educational institution, helping to shape countless minds while never shying away from important social topics. It has also hosted some of the biggest names in music history. Their performances include both parodies and straight up takes on their greatest hits, plus some […]
Stoney LaRue – Onward
Sometimes things sneak up on you. I’ve heard Stoney RaRue a few times over the years, but it wasn’t until I listened to his latest album, Onward, that I realized he’s been around 20 years. It was a bit of the same thing with the record, produced by Gary Nicholson who also co-wrote most of […]
Josh Rouse Talks About His Honda Odyssey and Coffee Shop Breakfasts
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse chats about skipping lunch and dismissing himself from his first solo gig.
Anthony D’Amato on Old Guitar Strings, Old Songs, and Finding Songwriting Inspiration
Singer-songwriter Anthony D’Amato talks about supporting local and independent businesses while on tour and the day job that came full circle.
The House Of Songs
The creative process of writing good music has been compared to catching lightning in a bottle. The implication is that it’s random good luck. Yet time and time again you hear of artists who have a process they follow and a string of great songs that came out of it. Similarly, musicians frequently get together […]
Reverend Peyton on Being Robbed, Eating Right, and Playing Live
Reverend Peyton hints at his secret way of stringing guitars and talks about life on the road.
Jason Hawk Harris on The Atkins Diet and Staying Anchored to the Music
Singer-guitarist-songwriter Jason Hawk Harris recalls an elementary school gig, selling truck tires and the last time that he broke a guitar string.
Monday Morning Video – Chip Robinson
Calling Chip Robinson criminally under-rated doesn’t quite do him justice. Those who know – especially his fellow Americana musicians – know damn well how impressive his songs truly are. The Backsliders singer-songwriter doesn’t stray to far from his North Carolina home these days, truly a shame for those who have yet to have a Robinson […]