I had the pleasure to spend a few days with @pineandfire and @LesBlackwell during their tour in June, 2024.
Each artist shared thoughts on the music they write, how it's shaped by their community, and how the creative process helps them in their personal lives. We talk about the kinds of hardships people face, and how social media can affect lives. After the interview portion, they each perform a song that was especially helpful to their personal growth.
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PINE & FIRE
“Pine & Fire is a working class folk duo from the north woods of Minnesota, formed by longtime best friends, Jobi Adams and Brandi Foster. They blend traditional roots music influences with a modern punk sentiment, creating a unique and driving sound. Together they sing original songs woven with themes of love, escapism, home, and growth.”
Pine & Fire's undeniably unique sound stands out in the crowd. Soulful harmonies accentuate their subtle lyrical complexity.
@pineandfire
Website: pineandfiremusic.com
Bandcamp: pinefire.bandcamp.com
Linkt.ree: linktr.ee/pineandfire
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@pineandfire
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LES BLACKWELL
“Howdy folks. I'm Les Blackwell. Traveling folk musician, artist and writer. I've spent the majority of my life homeless, traveling the United States. Playing music on the street, hopping trains, hitchhiking. I've spent a lot of time writing songs, poems and short stories about my life on the road and what trials and tribulations I've been through.”
Les shares his personal experience through his music. His natural storytelling ability shines when paired with his carefully crafted musical technique.
@lesblackwellmusic
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lesblackwellmusic
Bandcamp: lesblackwell.bandcamp.com
Linkt.ree: linktr.ee/Lesblackwell
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Other creators mentioned in this video:
@anywheremanhobo
TikTok: tiktok.com/@anywheremanhobo
CZcams: youtube.com/@AnywhereManHobo
Linkt.ree: linktr.ee/AnywhereMan
@railcarrosieart
TikTok: tiktok.com/@railcarrosieart
CZcams: www.youtube.com/@RailcarRosieart
Linkt.ree: linktr.ee/railcarrosie
@spoonlady
TikTok: tiktok.com/@spoonlady
Bandcamp: spoonlady.bandcamp.com/
Linkt.ree: linktr.ee/spoonlady
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:29 Who are you?
00:01:07 The Moment You Knew
00:03:22 The Unseen Work
00:05:48 Who Do You Make Music For?
00:08:22 Community and Music
00:12:47 What is Unique to Yourself?
00:16:32 Power of Content
00:20:47 Get Lucky, Work Hard
00:22:01 Advice to Younger Self
00:24:50 How Long Does It Take?
00:27:48 The Creative Process
00:29:42 Soical Handles
00:30:57 Final Thoughts
00:31:17 Dance On The Ashes - Pine & Fire
00:35:25 Like a Broken Radio - Les Blackwell