New Orleans singer-songwriter Kelcy Mae recalls a first gig that was “bizarre, terrifying and memorable” and describes her highly decorated rehearsal space.
Gurf Morlix on Avoiding Broken Guitar Strings and His Career Without Deadlines
Gurf Morlix shares Butch Hancock’s method for judging songwriters and recalls a band called The Plague and reveals his unique rehearsal space.
Monday Morning Video – Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away”
I’ve been revisiting some soul classics of late. High on my list is favorites is Dobie Gray’s uplifting “Drift Away”. Here’s Gray performing the song back in the 1970’s and a bonus video of Bruce Springsteen dusting it off in 2013.
Ted Russell Kamp – Walkin’ Shoes
With a resume that includes bass player, lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Ted Russell Kamp could be a contestant on The Most Interesting Man In the World. Â Most of those talents are on display on his latest record, Walkin’ Shoes. The first cut, Home Away From Home, sets the pace properly with a walking, […]
Slim Cessna Reveals a Taste For Poutine and Shares His Band’s Rehearsal Strategy
Slim Cessna of Slim Cessna’s Auto Club and DBUK reflects on an attempt to start a dance craze and why his mom is the best.
Corb Lund on Using Baseball Hand Signals at Gigs and Why Age Doesn’t Matter
Corb Lund on a band rider that’s no fun at all, fights at his first gig and writing songs while working at an early day job.
Monday Morning Video – Los Lobos
Let’s start the week with a question. Why aren’t Los Lobos in the Rock Hall of Fame? Over their more than 45 year career, they’ve demonstrated a mastery of broad musical styles alongside a tremendous commitment to artistic creativity and craft. Their live performances bring this range to life with an infectious energy. Here are […]
Jonah Tolchin Video Premiere – Drift Away
Although he’s originally from New Jersey, Jonah Tolchin put out a scorching southern rock road song a couple of years ago that, in the live version, seems just on the brink of launching into Radar Love, perhaps the best road song ever. Â The title cut of that album, Thousand Mile Night, was a good proxy […]
Shawn Mullins on Why He Tours in a Minivan and a Fun First Job
Shawn Mullins talks about the loneliness of the road and the part of his job that he really enjoys.
Kenny George On His High School Band and Touring in a Converted Box Truck
South Carolina guitarist Kenny George talks about rehearsing at a computer repair shop and the importance of networking.