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3×3: Greg Graffin on Old Mountains, Lady Pleasers, and Excellent Filters

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Amy Reitnouer

Artist: Greg Graffin
Hometown: Ithaca, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Latest Album: Millport
Personal Nicknames: Garth, Glenn

Schwedagon Pagoda, Rangoon, Year 2000
A post shared by Greg Graffin (@greggraffin) on Mar 17, 2017 at 5:22pm PDT

If your life were a movie, which songs would be on the soundtrack?

“In the City” by Joe Walsh, and “Country Boy” by Ricky Skaggs.

How many unread emails or texts currently fill your inbox?

Zero (excellent filters) if I do say so myself.

How many pillows do you sleep with?

I’m married, so …

Erratics. Boulders left behind. Rocky Mountain N.P. Colorado, 2013.
A post shared by Greg Graffin (@greggraffin) on Feb 24, 2017 at 5:27pm PST

How many pairs of shoes do you own?

Five: fieldwork, hiking, city slicker, stage, sports, walk around.

Which mountains are your favorite — Smoky, Blue Ridge, Rocky, Appalachian, or Catskill?

Allegheny! Real old time.

If you were a liquor, what would you be?

A lady pleaser.

Chi Town at dusk. Sept 2016
A post shared by Greg Graffin (@greggraffin) on Mar 3, 2017 at 6:23pm PST

Fate or free will?

Each ranks high on the bullshit scale.

Sweet or sour?

Sour.

Sunrise or sunset?

One hour after and one hour before each one.

3×3: Samantha Crain on Ashley Judd, Patti Smith, and Red Molly

Posted on April 4, 2017October 11, 2021 by Amy Reitnouer

Artist: Samantha Crain
Hometown: Norman, OK
Latest Album: You Had Me at Goodbye
Personal Nicknames: My family calls me Jo or JoJo

Only 11 DAYS until “You Had Me At Goodbye” is released on @ramseurrecords and @fulltimehobbyrecords . Pre-order a PINK vinyl, cd, or digital copy at samanthacrain.com or wherever you buy your music! Photo by @nathanpoppe #samanthacrain #holife
A post shared by Samantha Crain (@sjcrain) on Mar 13, 2017 at 10:39am PDT

If you had to live the life of a character in a song, which song would you choose?

Red Molly in “1952 Vincent Black Lightning.” I mean, it sucks that her boyfriend dies, but she gets a cool motorcycle.

Where would you most like to live or visit that you haven’t yet?

Hands down, Japan. I really want to go to Japan.

What was the last thing that made you really mad?

A skunk spraying underneath my house.

Welp, that’s a wrap on record release weekend. Off to the UK in like 10 hours. Wish me luck! #samanthacrain #holife
A post shared by Samantha Crain (@sjcrain) on Mar 26, 2017 at 1:13am PDT

Which Judd is your favorite — Naomi, Wynonna, Ashley, Apatow, or Hirsch?

Ashley. That speech at the Women’s mMarch? Yes. Where the Heart Is? Yes. Double Jeopardy? Yes.

Whose career do you admire the most?

Patti Smith

What are you reading right now?

Dune by Frank Herbert

Soooo incredibly pumped to get these handmade briefs from @serpentandbow ….I’m in looooove with them and now I would like it to be summer so I can lounge all day outside in them. And now I’m undie twinkies with @personalpractice #holife
A post shared by Samantha Crain (@sjcrain) on Feb 17, 2017 at 10:44am PST

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

Introvert

Whiskey, water, or wine?

Whiskey, until I was about 26 and now wine, but probably water very shortly.

Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram?

Instagram

3×3: The Pines on Hamper McBee, Petey Greene, and a Blackfeet Indian Named Leroy

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Editor

Artist: David Huckfelt (of the Pines)
Hometown: Moonrise, IA
Latest Project: Above the Prairie
Rejected Band Names: Los Piños

winona, mn
A photo posted by The PINES (@the_pines) on Oct 26, 2013 at 1:12pm PDT

What was the first record you ever bought with your own money?
"Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J

If money were no object, where would you live and what would you do?
In Hot Springs, Montana, population 551, a Blackfeet Indian named Leroy runs a hot spring with the third highest mineral content in the world. It's called Camas Big Medicine, and I heard he's getting pretty old, so I'd go out and let him retire.

If your life were a movie, which songs would be on the soundtrack?
"Life Gets Tee-Jus" – Carson Robinson
"Lord Help the Poor & Needy" – Jesse Mae Hemphill
"Peltier AIM Song" – John Trudell
"Shortenin' Bread" – Ora Dell Graham
"Big Iron" – Marty Robbins
"King Kunta" – Kendrick Lamar
"Ain't Got No/I Got Life" – Nina Simone
"The Roving Gambler" – Spider John Koerner
"The Roiling Sea" – Joseph Spence
"Mountain of Blues" – Joe Price
"Hog of the Forsaken" – Michael Hurley
"God's Chorus of Crickets" – Jim Wilson

duluth, mn
A photo posted by The PINES (@the_pines) on Aug 19, 2012 at 10:31am PDT

What brand of jeans do you wear?
Camo

What's your go-to karaoke tune?
"Ghost Riders in the Sky"

What's your favorite season?
Early Autumn, and the first season of True Detective

bayport mn tonight
A photo posted by The PINES (@the_pines) on Mar 27, 2015 at 3:20pm PDT

Jason Isbell or Sturgill Simpson?
Hamper McBee

Fallon or Kimmel?
Petey Greene

Chocolate or vanilla?
Yes

3×3: Jenn Grant on Meryl Streep, Mindy Kaling, and Why She Was Once Known as Skeeter

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Editor

Name: Jenn Grant
Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Latest Album: Compostela
Personal Nicknames: When I was a camp councillor, my name was Skeeter.

just another Sunday
A photo posted by Jenn Grant (@jenngrantmusic) on Nov 1, 2015 at 8:35am PST

Who is the most surprising artist in current rotation in your iTunes/Spotify?
I don't think anything is surprising. And I mostly listen to music on vinyl … I have a lot of comedy on my iTunes for road tripping.

Who would play you in the Lifetime movie of your life?
Can it be Meryl Streep please?

If the After-Life exists, what song will be playing when you arrive?
"Arvo Pärt"

we tour with the 'magic bullet' and make our riders into breakfast smoothies. #spinach #blueberries #almondmilk #banana Today we had & ! I KNOW RIGHHHT for your health
A photo posted by Jenn Grant (@jenngrantmusic) on Nov 11, 2015 at 7:40am PST

What brand of toothpaste do you use?
Colgate 3D — but I feel guilty about it cause i think I should be using the stuff from the health food store.

What's your beverage of choice?
For relaxing times, I choose red wine. 🙂

What's your favorite TV show?
The Mindy Project. Mindy Kaling!

@danielledwell made me a fine Thai using this coffee maker. Tour food winner.
A photo posted by Jenn Grant (@jenngrantmusic) on Oct 17, 2015 at 6:26pm PDT

Star Wars or Star Trek?
Star Trek, but I am trying to get tickets for the new Star Wars movie … so I may switch after that.

Taylor Swift or Ryan Adams?
Depends on the situation … probably Ryan Adams, but I do love Swifty.

Coffee or tea?
Depends on the coffee! I love good local coffee shops. I drink Earl Grey tea when that's not available.

Photo courtesy of the artist

3×3: Kent Eugene Goolsby on Mountain Dew, Home Depot, and His Potential Keith Richards Tattoo

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Editor

Artist: Kent Eugene Goolsby
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Latest Album: Minor Wear EP
Personal Nicknames: KEG

Finished this run out in the East Tennessee mountains. A prettier sight you will never find. Next up: Mad Donnas in East Nashville this Wednesday! @annaleigh007 #livemusic #sugarlandsdistillery #gatlinburg #tennessee #americana
A photo posted by KEG (@kenteugenegoolsby) on Oct 25, 2015 at 8:10am PDT

Your house is burning down and you can grab only one thing — what would you save?
Probably my pop’s 1972 Alvarez — it's the oldest guitar I have!

If you weren't a musician, what would you be?
I’ve done everything from slinging dog food and Mountain Dew at a rural Dollar General to driving a forklift for Home Depot. I still have my forklift license … hmm …

How many unread emails or texts currently fill your inbox?
Not many. These days, if you want to get paid and book up a full schedule, you got to be on it. The amount of talent out there is incredible — and you better believe they are working just as hard as you.

St. Augustine – you are a creaky, beautiful and without a doubt haunted city. I love you. Now back to the song thing – see you next time. #staugustine #Florida
A photo posted by KEG (@kenteugenegoolsby) on Sep 12, 2015 at 4:32pm PDT

What is the one thing you can’t survive without on tour?
I’ve got to have my books — and earplugs (for sleeping in the same room as snoring musicians).

If you had to get a tattoo of someone's face, who would it be?
Keith Richards. I think that's a tattoo that would age unnoticeably when compared to my future developing wrinkles.

Who is your favorite superhero?
Always and forever: The Batman.

Happy Halloween ya'll. Party on. #eastnashville #tennessee #flannel #theboss
A photo posted by KEG (@kenteugenegoolsby) on Oct 30, 2015 at 8:36pm PDT

The Simpsons or South Park?
South Park!

Dolly or Loretta?
This is an unfair question.

Meat lover's or veggie?
I’m a lover for sure.

3×3: Dead Rock West on Bees, Pugs, and a Nick Lucas Acoustic

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Editor

Artist: Cindy Wasserman & Frank Lee Drennen (of Dead Rock West)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Latest Album: It's Everly Time!

Sleeping Beauties #Gibson Nick Lucas #Guild F-1512E #12StringGuitar @gibson_guitars @guildguitars My workhorses, framing hammers, best buddies these next 2 weeks, opening for X @xthebandofficial @amilcardohrnmelendez see you at the show! Tonight #tour starts at #MillCityNights in #Minneapolis #Minnesota
A photo posted by Dead Rock West (@deadrockwest) on Aug 29, 2015 at 2:30pm PDT

Your house is burning down and you can grab only one thing — what would you save?
Cindy: Lou the Pug
Frank: My Gibson Nick Lucas acoustic

If you weren't a musician, what would you be?
Cindy: A world traveller or a famous actor … or maybe a beekeeper
Frank: A painter

How many unread emails or texts currently fill your inbox?
Cindy: Way too many — over 100,000
Frank: About a thousand

#setlist #mariachipants #morelove #deadrockwest #cindywasserman #frankleedrennen
A photo posted by Dead Rock West (@deadrockwest) on Oct 13, 2015 at 5:03pm PDT

What is the one thing you can’t survive without on tour?
Cindy: Essential oils and a curling iron
Frank: A film camera

If you had to get a tattoo of someone's face, who would it be?
Cindy: Lou the pug
Frank: My brother Andy

Who is your favorite superhero?
Cindy: Captain America
Frank: Ant-Man

It was only a matter of time.At @soundbitestudios rehearsing for TOMORROW NIGHT AT @thehotelcafe 9PM SHARP! with #davidjcarpenter #geoffpearlman #cindywasserman #frankleedrennen #philparlapiano #DJBonebrake THIS IS GONNA BE GOOD!!!
A photo posted by Dead Rock West (@deadrockwest) on Apr 29, 2015 at 12:10pm PDT

The Simpsons or South Park?
Cindy: The Simpsons
Frank: South Park

Dolly or Loretta?
Cindy: Loretta
Frank: Dolly

Meat lover's or veggie?
Cindy: veggie
Frank: MEAT

3×3: Good Old War on Meshuggah, ‘Project Runway,’ and the ‘1989’ Album

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Editor

Artist: Keith Goodwin (of Good Old War)
Hometown: Langhorne, PA
Latest Album: Broken into Better Shape
Rejected Band Names: Arnwarnwin, Castles, KDT

From @goodoldkeith our rooftop view at the show we did in NYC with @mashable the other day. Such a beautiful experience
A photo posted by @goodoldwar on Sep 2, 2015 at 10:04am PDT

Who is the most surprising artist in current rotation in your iTunes/Spotify?
Meshuggah

Who would play you in the Lifetime movie of your life?
Charlie Day

If the After-Life exists, what song will be playing when you arrive?
"Patricia" by Ry Cooder & Manuel Galban

That was a lot of fun @HOBAnaheim! Thanks for having us. @sameersadhu
A photo posted by @goodoldwar on Oct 14, 2015 at 9:08pm PDT

What brand of toothpaste do you use?
Hello

What's your beverage of choice?
Water

What's your favorite TV show?
Project Runway

Stopped by our favorite restaurant in Portland ME @eventideoyster for some lunch. on our way to Halifax NS for a show with @kodaline tomorrow night. No better way to spend an afternoon with your best friends. Thanks Arlin!
A photo posted by @goodoldwar on Sep 22, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT

Star Wars or Star Trek?
Star Wars

Taylor Swift or Ryan Adams?
If we are talking the 1989 album, Taylor Swift.

Coffee or tea?
Coffee.

Photo credit: Shane Timm

3×3: Fruition on Archtops, Clean Socks, and Inboxes

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Editor

Artist: Jay Cobb Anderson (of Fruition)
Hometown: Lewiston, ID
Latest Album: Holehearted Fools
Nicknames: J, Jake, Jay Cobb

We hid three signed copied of our brand new EP in various spots around Ballard. Get 'em while they're there!! Location #3 #scavengerhunt #holehearted
A photo posted by Fruition (@fruitionpdx) on Oct 30, 2015 at 6:57pm PDT

Your house is burning down and you can grab only one thing — what would you save?
I live in a van, but if I did have a house, it would have my old archtop guitar from the 1930s in it … which would be what I'd grab.

If you weren't a musician, what would you be?
Lost

How many unread emails or texts currently fill your inbox?
Over 100

Proof that there is water (and folk soul grass rock bands) on Mars. #nasa #spacex #martians
A photo posted by Fruition (@fruitionpdx) on Oct 27, 2015 at 3:01pm PDT

What is the one thing you can’t survive without on tour?
Clean socks

If you had to get a tattoo of someone's face, who would it be?
Jimi Hendrix or Jeff Buckley

Who is your favorite superhero?
Batman

And so our journey begins. Err… Continues. We're on tour! SPOKANE tonight with Real Life Rockaz @ the Big Dipper. Doors at 7:30. #dip
A photo posted by Fruition (@fruitionpdx) on Sep 24, 2015 at 4:51pm PDT

The Simpsons or South Park?
The Simpsons

Dolly or Loretta?
Loretta

Meat lover's or veggie?
Meat lover's

Photo credit: Brian Spady

3×3: Tom McBride on Buddha, Batman, and Bart Simpson

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Editor

Artist: Tom McBride
Hometown: Boston, MA
Latest Album: Columbia
Personal Nicknames: Man Ryot

There is nothing in the world I wouldn't do for this little man. I learned that power of love from my Dad, who would have turned 70 today! #24. We miss you.
A photo posted by Tom McBride (@tom.mcbride) on Sep 24, 2015 at 9:43am PDT

Your house is burning down and you can grab only one thing — what would you save?
Hard drive. Years of photos, including my dad, photos of my son being born, and a lot of demos.

If you weren't a musician, what would you be?
A depressed salesman

How many unread emails or texts currently fill your inbox?
8,363

When you catch a foul ball at Camden Yards hit by Big Papi and then celebrate with an Irish jig, you get high-fives. #CamdenYards #bigpapi #redsox #orioles #davidortiz
A photo posted by Tom McBride (@tom.mcbride) on Jun 11, 2015 at 6:16pm PDT

What is the one thing you can’t survive without on tour?
Air conditioning

If you had to get a tattoo of someone's face, who would it be?
Gautama Buddha

Who is your favorite superhero?
Batman

#oldtown #masonictemple
A photo posted by Tom McBride (@tom.mcbride) on Sep 30, 2015 at 10:55am PDT

The Simpsons or South Park?
I have a casual awareness of both. Never dug deep into either. I'd go with Simpsons because the people in my life who I think are funny are typically huge fans of The Simpsons.

Dolly or Loretta?
Dolly. Her songwriting output is staggering.

Meat lover's or veggie?
Veggie. Haven't had a steak or hamburger in seven years.

3×3: Erin Rae on Lil Wayne, Coffee, and Who Would Play Her in a Lifetime Movie

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Editor

Artist: Erin Rae (of Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles)
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Latest Album: Soon Enough
Personal Nicknames: Ernie, Big E

I love this dog SO MUCH.
A photo posted by Erin Rae Mckaskle (@erinraemeanwhiles) on Oct 11, 2015 at 8:12am PDT

Who is the most surprising artist in current rotation on your iTunes/Spotify?
Judee Sill, Wings, Lil Wayne

Who would play you in the Lifetime movie of your life?
Hopefully Kirsten Dunst, or Keri Russell

If the After-Life exists, what song will be playing when you arrive?
"Get Your Roll On" by Big Tymers or "This Time Around" by Helen Stellar

@charliechirp At Pete's Garden
A photo posted by Erin Rae Mckaskle (@erinraemeanwhiles) on Oct 12, 2015 at 6:29pm PDT

What brand of toothpaste do you use?
Colgate

What's your beverage of choice?
Orange juice

What's your favorite TV show?
Modern Family or United States of Tara

I don't usually post things about work, but when I do, it's cause it's National Donut Day and M.L.Rose has a donut burger. Donut Den donuts, bacon, egg, burger, and cheddar. Come eat!
A photo posted by Erin Rae Mckaskle (@erinraemeanwhiles) on Jun 5, 2015 at 9:22am PDT

Star Wars or Star Trek?
Star Wars

Taylor Swift or Ryan Adams?
I have SO much admiration for Taylor Swift, but I'm gonna have to say Ryan Adams.

Coffee or tea?
Coffeeeeee — or High Garden Teas in Nashville!

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