The subtitle for the new Jonathan Fox Band record, 20 Something Runaway, could easily be “A Young Man And His Guitar”. Â Although he’s recorded solo efforts before and made a choice to put more emphasis on the band this time, the songs are really about Fox and his guitar. Fortunately Fox got a lot of […]
Brett Newski on Parking in Detroit and Why the Merch Table Is Important
Brett Newski speaks about the difference between tour meals in the US, Europe and South Africa, the peculiarities of his old rehearsal space and the role of fan support in building a successful career in music.
Dream On — a Special Boston Playlist
Here is the latest installment in our periodic series highlighting Boston and New England artists. (View the complete series here.) 1-2-3, Amy Fairchild (from the self-released Amy Fairchild) There’s something to be said for only speaking when you have something to say. Just ask Amy Fairchild who has just released her first album since 2002. […]
Nina on Recording at Home and Trusting Your Gut
UK pop singer NINA talks about how her cat helps her when she’s recording and the struggle to make a living in the music industry.
Sid Griffin on Rehearsing in the Basement and the Future of the Music Industry
Sid Griffin talks about a pub called the Betsey Trotwood and the similarities between the whaling industry in the 1800’s and the music industry today.
Kevin Gordon on Rocking 330,000 Miles and Still Rolling
Kevin Gordon talks folk art, eating David Allen Coe’s fried chicken and the difference between art and business.
Billy Strings & Don Julin – Fiddle Tune X
Fiddle Tune X is for bluegrass fans with attention deficit problems. Â The new album from Billy Strings and Don Julin nearly captures an entire bluegrass festival in 59 minutes. Â The Michigan based duo, with just a guitar, a mandolin, and their vocals, cover ground from speed-picking, self-written tunes all the way to slow gospel harmonies. […]
Markus James – Head For The Hills
Markus James has travelled to Timbuktu to unlock the secrets of the blues and found a connection between what he heard in the deserts of Mali to the fife and drum music of northern Mississippi. Like Corey Harris and the Dickinson brothers, James” preoccupation with exploring the drum-based blues of North Mississippi has led to […]
Ellis Paul on Touring in a Honda CR-V and Selling Fewer CDS (But More Books)
Ellis Paul talks the hazards of tour driving and building a successful career in the music industry. Plus, he shares a lyric from the first song he ever wrote.
Monday Morning Video: Drive-By Truckers
I caught the Truckers in Pawtucket, Rhode Island a few weeks back. The band has been playing larger and larger venues in recent years so it was great to see them in the relatively small venue known as The Met. The group was in fine form. The youngsters in the group — Jay Gonzalez (joined […]