3×3: Ruston Kelly on Reigns, Rains, and Trains

Artist: Ruston Kelly
Hometown:  Nashville, TN
Latest Album: Halloween
Personal Nicknames: None

 

Thanks WMOT 89.5 for having me out today to play prolly the saddest set list ever to be broadcast. #1000graves

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If you could go back (or forward) to live in any decade, when would you choose? 

To be in my 20s or 30s in the late ’50s.

Who would be your dream co-writer?

I had a few. Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, and Natalie Hemby. I’m lucky to say that not only are they all seriously beautiful souls, but we’re buds now. Natalie and I have a piece of notebook paper officiating our brother/sister bond, actually. 

If a song started playing every time you entered the room, what would you want it to be?

“Reigning Blood” by Slayer

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

It was cigarettes, now it’s a phone charger and whatever book I’m on at the moment. 

What are you most afraid of?

Being a fucking lunatic.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Nicki Minaj

 

Ay just wait #BLACKMAGIC video coming so soon

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Pickles or olives?

Pickles, duh.

Plane, train, or automobile?

Train

Which is worse — rainy days or Mondays?

Rainy days are the best days, so I’m gonna go with Mondays!

3×3: David Olney on Breathing Air, Talking Dogs, and Loving Pickles

Artist: David Olney
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Latest Album: Don’t Try to Fight It
Personal Nicknames: Your Holy Eminence

If you could go back (or forward) to live in any decade, when would you choose?

1900-1910

Who would be your dream co-writer?

William Shakespeare or Daffy Duck

If a song started playing every time you entered the room, what would you want it to be?

“Pomp and Circumstance” or “Hail to the Chief”

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

Air

What are you most afraid of?

Talking dogs

Who is your favorite superhero?

The Hulk

Pickles or olives?

Pickles

Which primary color is the best — blue, yellow, or red?

Blue

Summer or Winter?

Summer


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3×3: Patrick Dethlefs on Batman, Blue, and Books (on Tape)

Artist: Patrick Dethlefs
Hometown: Kittredge, CO
Latest Album: Beauty in the Unknown
Personal Nicknames: Patty, P-Money

 

I got a new guitar. New to me at least.

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If you could go back (or forward) to live in any decade, when would you choose?

The ’70s, and I would make sure I was at The Last Waltz.

Who would be your dream co-writer?

Townes Van Zandt

If a song started playing every time you entered the room, what would you want it to be?

“Man in Me” by Bob Dylan. That’d be pretty sweet.

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

A good book on tape, stand up comedy, and some sick jams.

What are you most afraid of?

My answer has the possibility of getting pretty deep, so I’ll just say scary movies … always hated them.

Who is your favorite superhero?

Batman has always been my favorite, ever since I was a kid.

 

What a good day celebrating @suzzzo , I’m a lucky guy. Happy 27th Birthday!

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Pickles or olives?

Pickles … Bubbie’s Pickles

Which primary color is the best — blue, yellow, or red?

Blue, but if we’re choosing colors, green is the best.

Summer or Winter?

Summer … but I’ll take Fall all year long.