Pedal steel guitarist Spencer Cullum talks about the crème de la crème of touring machines, working at a blood bank, and his dogs cameo appearance on his new album.
Mike and Bob Delevante on Truck Stops and Good Intentions
The Delevantes talk about their legendary New Year’s Eve parties and playing “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”
The Furious Seasons – Home All Day, Home All Night
Most musicians used the forced isolation of the pandemic for inner reflection, or going back and polishing some partially finished work. Los Angeles-based trio The Furious Seasons instead created a musical documentary of a life-changing period of time, entitled Home All Day, Home All Night. Songwriter and guitarist David Steinhart has a particular gift for […]
Martin Sexton on His Last Day Job and Finding Great Food While on Tour
Martin Sexton talks about thumpy, muted guitar tones and why he switched his solo tour vehicle from a Land Cruiser to a Suburban.
Wesley Stace on Busking, Bingo, and Eating Well on the Road
Songwriter and author Wesley Stace talks about the freedom of touring in his car and starting his career as a busker covering Loudon Wainwright, John Prine, Steve Goodman and John Hiatt songs.
Bonus Monday Video – Celebrating Summer With Dinty Child and Mark Erelli
Where the heck did summer go?  It seems like after the past year and a half we should get an extra month of summer this year (and not in a climate change kinda way…).  Well, Dinty Child and co-conspirator Mark Erelli wrote a rocking celebration of the season.  Even better, they invited friends, family, and […]
Monday Morning Video – Two Cow Garage
20 years is a long time in pretty much any context, but it’s a lifetime for a rock and roll band. Columbus, Ohio-based Two Cow Garage will be celebrating that milestone later this week – Saturday, September 4th to be exact – the date that they held their first band rehearsal 20 years ago. They […]
Adrian + Meredith – Bad For Business
One of the things I find so intriguing about music is how an artist, citing the same influences as their peers, can nonetheless produce a totally unique sound. Current Nashville residents Adrian + Meredith exemplify that on their latest album, Bad For Business. Listing unsurprising inspirations like Bruce Springsteen, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin, the […]
AJ Lee & Blue Summit – I’ll Come Back
Although not as well known as what’s happening in the Rockies or Appalachians, there’s a strong bluegrass scene in the northern California Bay Area. The most famous product of that community right now is undoubtedly Molly Tuttle. But there are several other emerging talents, notably AJ Lee and her band, Blue Summit. In fact, Lee […]
Dominique Pruitt on Getting a Compliment from Billy Gibbons and Rehearsing In a Car
Singer-songwriter Dominique Pruitt talks about the Mountain Stage after-party and some advice that she received early in her career.