I don't want to sound like a self-help book, but it really has been transformative for me to take a look at my relationships in a new way and see my part in them. Everybody's going through that.

I speak my mind and come from a place of conscience, as well as have fun as a musician.

How I measure success is getting to make another record and being able to the come back to the same town and play again cause you sold out the last time.

I learned by experience that you can change your circumstance. It's as simple as the serenity prayer; it's a very, very real thing.

In blues, classical and jazz, you get more revered with age.

We did a two month tour with Taj Mahal that was really healing and cathartic and a good distraction after my brother passed away. Then I knew I wanted to take a year off, and it was really nice to have that chance to fall apart.

I've been lucky enough that I can gather all sorts of experiences and find inspiration by traveling around and by spending time with people I admire.