1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I think it was my first performance of an orginal song. I was in 7th grade singing this, well, 7th grade-minded pop song I had written. Me and an acoustic guitar. I thought, wow people dig this. That was a rush and it was done for me. I don't know where those recording went, but if you have them, we can negotiate.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
I listen to a lot of Rolling Stones and Neil Young these days. I have been amassing a pretty nice vinyl collection and have every Waylon Jennings record ever made. I'm also really digging into Nilsson lately. Timeless.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I think it is always important that moments like that are happening regularly. You know, I don't want to have my best moment be 2 years old. These moments are happening all the time, but one of the best ones yet was definitely recording the new record. It was just the closest people in my life in an old barn in the Catskill Mountains in June. Late nights, bonfires, beer, guitars. I don't think it gets better than that.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Well, I don't know if music can change the world, but I do think it is much more than something to just listen to. I hope my music can affect people. Kind of like individual reflections or movements. I really want people to feel the music more than they hear it. That's what exacts change, I think. And it might not be a global change, it might just be an individual change, but to me, that is just fine.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
Technology is real and I think a lot of people had been complaining about its adverse affects when the real discussion that some innovative people said was 'hey, this technology thing and global connection idea is cool, how can we use it?' Sure, illegal downloads will happen and software makes it easy for anyone to make a record, but technology is not the white elephant in the room anymore. Harnessing it to connect to your fans, giving them cool opportunities, special content, all of that. Technology makes that happen. Companies like Topspin and other innovative people are on to something really good.6. If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
Cowboy Boots. They look good all the time.
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