It’s that time of year again! If you’re wondering what to get your musician friends and family members for the holidays, I’ve got just the items you need. Last year I listed items for musicians and music lovers that […]
It’s that time of year again! If you’re wondering what to get your musician friends and family members for the holidays, I’ve got just the items you need. Last year I listed items for musicians and music lovers that […]
One of the most stressful things about playing live shows is trying to get the sound right. Unless you are able to carry your own sound engineer on tour, soundcheck will likely be a hit-or-miss experience for the large […]
For a few years now, I have had a staunch stance about my band not using iPads for charts or notes on stage. While I don’t expect folks to be completely off book (especially if they are subbing in, […]
Sometimes I think that the most complicated relationship I have in my life is with my fiddle. Maybe this is a testament to how lucky I’ve been with my family and friends, but It’s true! I’ve played the fiddle […]
When you’re traveling a lot, it’s nice to feel like you have a routine based on the places you’re visiting. This year, I’ve been flying more than usual, and I’ve come to fondly look forward to stopping through certain […]
If you’ve ever released your own music, or gotten hooked on a new artist whose music you adore, you know the importance of music photography. It’s an artist’s first impression, their statement of self, the vessel creating the art. It’s […]
Have you ever offered a musician some perfectly good coffee-maker coffee, only to have them turn up their snotty noses at it, and go pay $5 for a latte down the street? We all know that said musician could […]
Every once in a while, to facilitate the next day’s commute, to get to the cheaper hotel rooms, or to get to my own bed, I might opt for a 2-3 hour drive after a gig. This means starting […]
I just spent a beautiful 24 hours in Shetland, an experience I don’t take for granted. I love getting to go to tucked-away places while on tour, and for a fiddle player, Shetland is one of those legendary places. I’m […]
This week I’ve been at home trying to prepare for this spring season, which will largely be happening in transit as I embark on a months-long album release tour. I often find the preparation phase for a big tour […]
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