Photo by @ralpharvesen on Instagram Cam Gillette writes, sings, produces, and performs under the band name Smoke From All The Friction. He and his collaborators meld electronica, pop, and rock to create an elaborate sound with melodic sensibility.Our conversation digs into Cam's approach to finding the [...]
Lisa Sanders was once signed with an indie label, which gave her the gift of an indie mindset. Her latest release Shiver is her eighth CD. She's worked alongside The Truckee Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Rait, Al Green, BB King, and Babyface among others. Our conversation covers the San [...]
I've been fascinated with house concerts for years, but my interest went up recently following my interview with Ezra Vancil for The Unstarving Musician's Podcast. Then Ray Prim made an appearance on the podcast, and shared his experience with house concerts in the Austin area. And then self-proclaimed ambassador [...]
I've interviewed a few blues players on the podcast who have mentioned an interesting and recurring theme. Aki Kumar, Rockin' Johnny Burgin, and Mark Wenner have all said something that turned a light bulb on in my head. A simple truth about the blues community What these three have [...]
Ray Prim is a talented Austin based musician with a day job. He's widely seen as a performer with an onstage sense of humor, something he says he doesn't understand. I think I get his reputation. During the first 10 to 15 minutes of our conversation, he proclaimed his [...]
Liz Cirelli describes her music journey as a push and pull affair that began from an egotistical point of view. She's been challenged by a fear of financial lacking, elusive fame, and the absence of help. Today she finds solace in the realization that she's always had everything she needs. [...]
