Artist: Koda Kerl (of Chamomile and Whiskey)
Hometown: Charlottesville, VA
Latest Album: Sweet Afton
Personal Nicknames: My sister calls me Shiny and Lavin (banjo player) calls me Kokomo sometimes. We also call our new guitar player Drew “Old Spice.”
If you could safely have any animal in the world as a pet, which would you choose?
An elephant would be cool, could work him in as part of our act.
Do your socks always match?
No, they almost never do.
If you could have a superpower, what would you choose?
To write songs as well as John Prine.
Which describes you as a kid — tree climber, video gamer, or book reader?
Tree climber
Who was the best teacher you ever had — and why?
My high school theater teacher, Mrs. Driver. She’s so wonderful, and I’d never even thought about performing, until I met her. She completely changed my life.
What’s your favorite city?
New Orleans
Boots or sneakers?
Boots. Always.
Which brothers do you prefer — Avett, Wood, Stanley, Comatose, or Louvin?
Louvin
Head or heart?
Heart
Photo credit: Aaron Farrington